The Spirit of Gourmet

Chapter 569 Intense Desire

“I think we can find common ground about ideals among those who have already entered the ideal world,” Qin Lang said softly.

"Manager Qu Dong is someone we have personally witnessed entering the ideal world."

"Do you remember what he said before we went in?"

“Of course I remember,” Cao Dongdong recalled. “He said that Hai Ba Wang was only temporarily stabilizing its reputation and was merely prolonging its existence.”

“If the problem with the food supply chain is not resolved, Haibaowang Restaurant will soon run into problems again, so he needs to leave here as soon as possible and return to Haibaowang Restaurant.”

"Yes."

Qin Lang nodded. "Although I haven't known Manager Qu for very long, I can tell from his words and actions that he is a very serious and responsible person. Even in the current situation, the first thing he cares about is Hai Ba Wang Restaurant."

"Although he didn't say it explicitly, we can infer it."

"Making Haibawang Restaurant an excellent restaurant should be Manager Qu Dong's long-held ideal and what he is doing."

Upon hearing this, Cao Dongdong and the other two nodded in unison.

They largely agreed with Qin Lang's analysis.

“Manager Qu didn’t know that Haisheng Banquet had been resolved before, so he was more worried about Haibawang Restaurant.” Qin Lang looked thoughtful. “But now, he knows the current situation of Haibawang Restaurant.”

"It can be said that as long as he goes back, Hai Ba Wang Restaurant will be able to truly return to normal, and this should be in line with his ideals. I think it is perhaps because of this change that he was able to enter the ideal world."

"You mean... only those with ideals can enter the ideal world?" Qiao Yu couldn't help but ask after trying to understand Qin Lang's meaning.

“No, it’s not just about having ideals.” Qin Lang shook his head. “It should be said that only when one has a strong desire for one’s own ideals can one enter the land of ideals.”

Do you have a strong desire for your own ideals?
Qiao Yu and Cao Dongdong both looked like they understood but didn't quite.

“Let’s take another example.” Qin Lang changed the subject. “The eyewitness Yan Hui mentioned that Captain Qiao and the other members of the security management team entered the fog on their own initiative. So why did they choose to enter this place?”

"It's to find the missing people and bring them back." This time, Qiao Yu answered quickly.

“Yes.” Qin Lang nodded. “If rescuing all the missing people is their ideal, then those who came for this purpose certainly have a strong desire for that ideal, which is why they were able to enter the ideal country so quickly after entering.”

"But didn't I come here to find them too?" Qiao Yu couldn't help but ask, "Why didn't I enter the ideal land?"

Qin Lang paused for a moment upon hearing this.

Then, he suddenly spoke up, "Miss Qiao Yu, your goal is simply to find Captain Qiao and everyone in the security management team, right?"

“Of course…” Qiao Yu said subconsciously, then paused for a moment.

Qiao Hong and his companions' ideal is to save everyone.

But she came only for them.

Besides Captain Qiao and the security management team, there are also a large number of people who have gone missing unexpectedly. As a member of the security management team, she shouldn't only be thinking about her own people.

However, although she had sworn an oath when she joined the security management team, she was still just an intern and didn't yet have the corresponding awareness deep down. Perhaps it was her selfishness that prevented her goal from being called an "ideal."

"I... understand." Qiao Yu clenched her fists tightly and fell silent.

"The three of us are also here to find friends. If such a goal can be called an ideal, then the ideal is too hasty." Qin Lang sighed. "So think about it, what else is our ideal?"

"Can one enter the ideal world simply by thinking about it?" Zhao Qian couldn't help but ask.

“It should be possible.” Qin Lang nodded. “By thinking about Zuo Ge’s performance, we can figure that out.”

“Zoge is different from the others. He probably already knew something before he came here.” Qin Lang paused slightly. “I even suspect that this guy may have come here on purpose.”

"When I see him, I'm really going to give him a good beating." Cao Dongdong clenched his fists, his eyes suddenly turning hostile.

This guy has been making them worry for days!
"Getting back to the main point," Qin Lang coughed lightly. "If our speculation is correct, then Zuo Ge's ability to control the time it takes to enter the ideal world is likely due to his control over the degree of his desire for that ideal."

"Zoger's ideal, barring any unforeseen circumstances, should be related to exploring the legendary creatures. If he suppresses these thoughts when he's not planning to enter the ideal land, and keeps thinking about his ideal when he does want to enter..."

“Then he can enter the ideal world at any time!” Zhao Qian chimed in, a thoughtful expression on her face. “Interesting, thinking about his ideals…”

"Then first we have to determine what our ideal is..." she murmured to herself, "My ideal is to become a powerful spirit chef, to become a strong person like Zhong Lingyun."

"To become such a strong person, one needs not only great strength, but also a strong heart."

“Great power requires a lot of tempering and challenges. I will continue to challenge one Spirit Master after another, activate more Star Veins, and make them stronger through battle and rich experiences.”

"A strong heart requires the courage to rush forward without fear when facing danger." At this point, Zhao Qian clenched her fist tightly. "Although I'm still far from that point, I will definitely strive in that direction!"

Back in Bailushan City, Zhao Qian would cry from fear when caught in a sudden flood, but now, even when she ventures into the fog with Qin Lang and the others, she only hesitates slightly. Her progress is clearly visible.

Sooner or later, she will be able to be like her idol Zhong Lingyun, who will fight with all her might without hesitation even when facing an unstoppable and powerful enemy!
A ray of azure light quietly appeared on Zhao Qian's body.

The light grew brighter and brighter until it completely engulfed her.

Zhao Qian snapped out of her reverie, looking at the azure light surrounding her. Her expression turned from surprise to complexity. Before disappearing into thin air, she quickly left behind a sentence.

"I'll be waiting for you!"

The next instant, Zhao Qian's figure vanished from the spot.

Upon seeing this, Cao Dongdong's eyes widened in surprise.

"Is it... that simple?" he couldn't help but mutter to himself.

"It seems our guess was correct." Qin Lang breathed a sigh of relief, then quickly spoke.

"Now it's our turn!"

(End of this chapter)