Shocking! The entire court was drooling with envy because of me.

The chicken pieces tumbled and bounced in the oil, and soon, the crispy fried chicken was ready.

Layers of spicy seasoning are evenly spread out, and an overpowering aroma rises and fills everyone's nose.

Wang Yueshu took her portion of fried chicken and eagerly took a bite.

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The crisp sound echoed throughout my brain, the spicy aroma of the seasonings spread continuously in my mouth, and the juicy chicken melted in my mouth with just one bite, leaving a lingering fragrance.

"The familiar taste, so delicious!" Wang Yueshu said with a look of enjoyment, and quickly stuffed another bite into her mouth.

Xie Bantou also looked very pleased. Indeed, the freshly fried chicken was even crispier and tastier than yesterday.

The other yamen runners also received their own spicy fried chicken.

"So crispy, so crunchy, so delicious—"

"This is so delicious! I never expected it to be this good!"

"It smells so good! At least today I'm not just watching others eat!"

"..."

Li Xiaoer couldn't help but swallow hard as he looked at it.

The spicy crispy fried chicken smells so good, he's practically drooling just from the aroma.

"Li Xiaoer, why don't you quickly tell Madam Shen to have some spicy food? This spicy flavor is absolutely amazing!" Xie Bantou urged while eating.

"Yes, some things are better left unexplored, as they can easily lead to pitfalls."

"Take my advice, brother. Go with the spicy one. It'll be hard to switch it once the seasoning is on."

Li Xiaoer hesitated; he was starting to waver. After all, the spicy flavor was really delicious, and he had just eaten it yesterday, but the sweet and spicy flavor was an unknown.

Just then, he suddenly heard Shen Qing's voice: "There are also drinks for sale at the stall, but in limited quantities. Only customers who buy sweet and spicy fried chicken can buy the soda."

"Happy water? What's that?" Li Xiaoer asked hurriedly.

"A novel and delicious drink, and it goes perfectly with fried chicken!"

Upon hearing this, Li Xiao'er immediately abandoned his idea of ​​changing his taste and hurriedly said, "Then I'll have another soda, how much?"

"A bottle of soda costs ten coins."

"I'll have one!" Li Xiao'er felt a sudden warmth in his heart.

Although I don't know what this "happy water" is, its name alone sounds extraordinary.

Moreover, Madam Shen said it's a perfect match for fried chicken, it must taste delicious.

Shen Qing took out the sweet and spicy sauce she had purchased from the system and gently rolled the fried chicken pieces in it.

The sauce solidified instantly, forming a layer of crystal-clear, glass-like amber glaze. Steam rose from the glaze, making it look incredibly appealing.

"The sweet and spicy crispy fried chicken is ready."

As soon as Shen Qing spoke, Xie Ban Tou and the other yamen runners all looked over.

Everyone was curious and wanted to see what this sweet and spicy crispy fried chicken would look like.

Immediately afterwards, Shen Qing borrowed a small bowl from Aunt Sun, the owner of Yangchun Noodles, and poured a small bowl of cola into it.

Li Xiaoer accepted his portion of fried chicken and his bowl of soda.

"This stuff is all black and bubbly, how can it taste good?"

"Yeah, it's the same color as Chinese medicine juice. It's not going to be bitter, is it?"

Several yamen runners crowded around, looked for a long time, and couldn't help but frown and discuss among themselves.

"This sweet and spicy fried chicken looks pretty good."

Li Xiaoer also thought the fried chicken was pretty good. The first thing that caught his eye was the outermost layer of amber-gold, which looked dangerous and tempting. Layer upon layer of it was laid on the crispy scales, looking oily and shiny, like a warrior wearing glass armor.

Pick up a piece and smell it; a sweet aroma from high-temperature caramelization fills your nostrils, with a hint of rich, sweet honey flavor.

Just as you get used to the sweetness, a burst of spicy aroma hits you right in the face, intertwining and mixing with the sweetness in a powerful and stimulating way.

Li Xiaoer couldn't wait any longer and quickly put a piece of fried chicken into his mouth.

The moment your teeth touch it, there's a slight stickiness, and the sweetness spreads across your tongue, bringing a sense of pleasure.

As the teeth cut in, the brittle shell shattered, and a scalding, scorching heat surged forth, like a long-imprisoned army that instantly invaded the entire oral cavity.

This spiciness isn't dry spiciness, but rather a distinct fruity acidity, with complex layers that clash with the sweetness on the tip of the tongue.

The next moment, your teeth bite into the tender chicken, and the scalding, oily juices gush out, harmonizing the battle between sweet and spicy. The sweetness is elevated, and the spiciness is no longer intense, but transforms into a warm current.

The incredibly tender chicken gently embraces the sweet and spicy flavors, creating complex layers in the mouth and delivering an unparalleled taste experience.

After swallowing it, there are lingering sweetness and a deep salty umami flavor that is addictive.

"How is it?"

"Is it not tasty?"

"how??"

The yamen runners eagerly asked from the side.

Li Xiao'er didn't care about anything else; only one thought remained in his mind: eat another piece!

Another piece went down my throat, leaving me with a lingering, delightful aftertaste and a face full of enjoyment.

Xie Bantou and the others also understood. Judging from Li Xiaoer's expression, the sweet and spicy flavor should be pretty good.

"Let me have a taste," Xie Bantou couldn't resist any longer.

Li Xiao'er subconsciously pulled the oil paper package closer to his chest, but then he remembered that he still had to work under the head constable.

So, with a reluctant expression, he reluctantly gave up a piece.

Xie Bantou took a bite, and his eyes lit up instantly.

"This...this sweet and spicy flavor is actually so delicious..."

He couldn't quite put his finger on what made it so delicious; the flavors in his mouth were so layered and complex that he could only describe it in one word: fragrant!

"Let me try it! Let me try it!" Wang Yueshu was so anxious that she quickly snatched the other half from Xie Bantou's hand and stuffed it into her mouth.

Goodness, this tastes...it's so delicious!

She had never eaten anything so delicious before; it was even better than spicy food.

"I regret it. I should have bought the sweet and spicy flavor too. It's all your fault. You insisted on the spicy one." Wang Yueshu pouted, throwing a little tantrum.

Xie Bantou touched his nose without saying a word. He was also a little regretful. Who could have known that this sweet and spicy flavor would be so wonderful and novel?

After a long pause, he opened his mouth and said, "Li Xiao'er, how about..."

Li Xiaoer shuddered and, before Xie Bantou could finish speaking, hurriedly grabbed his fried chicken and sat down at Aunt Sun's stall.

This food is so delicious, he has to eat it quickly. If he doesn't run away soon, the squad leader will ask for it.

He had just eaten two pieces and was about to try some soda when he looked up and saw all the constables running towards him.

"Brother Li, let me have a piece!"

"Can't I just swap with you?"

"Break off a piece for me, I just need a tiny bit."

"..."