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

"These spicy strips look different from yesterday's!"

The boy exclaimed in surprise, and it even smelled better to him.

The garlic has an extremely strong flavor; the aroma of garlic, after being fried in oil, directly assaults the nasal cavity, making one's mouth water.

"We used a new method today," Shen Qing said with a smile.

"I'd like one spicy and one garlic!"

The little boy was so hungry that his eyes were glued to the food.

Shen Qing deftly wrapped two portions of spicy strips in oil paper and handed them to the kid.

The boy put down the money, grabbed a piece with his hand, and put it in his mouth.

The rich garlic flavor fills your mouth, and the spicy strips are soft and chewy, even more flavorful than those that were previously deep-fried.

He took another bite of the spicy flavor, and instantly, it felt like there were countless steel needles on his tongue, tingling and numb, with the spiciness piercing straight into his tongue, making him sweat profusely.

The more I eat, the more I want to eat.

Suddenly I don't want to show off my spicy snacks to my friends anymore~

......

The diners were thrilled, their hands and mouths covered in red oil as they ate, complaining that it was too spicy while continuing to eat.

The line moved forward little by little.

Kong Lingxian was in the queue.

He came here specifically today, wanting to try these spicy strips.

He was heartbroken that he couldn't compete with Shen Qing, and he couldn't sleep at all last night.

After much thought, he finally came up with an idea.

Shen Qing won the favor of all the judges and gained a bunch of loyal fans because of spicy strips.

In other words, he could judge Shen Qing's cooking skills just by tasting the spicy strips.

So, he came here today specifically to try the spicy strips.

Even though he considered this kind of thing to be a cheap trick to please the crowd and not worthy of serious consideration, he was willing to try it in order to prove himself superior to Shen Qing.

"So spicy and delicious!!"

"I like the garlic flavor; it's not too spicy, which is perfect for me!!"

"Hiss~ Is there any water? Is there any water? I need water!!"

"..."

A chaotic cacophony of shouts erupted around them, especially as many people frantically searched for water, like headless flies.

It's spicy, but I can't stop eating it.

Kong Lingxian looked on, speechless.

As for?

If you're not going to eat spicy food, then don't do it. This is just ridiculous.

Do not understand.

After queuing for quite a while, it was finally Kong Lingxian's turn.

"Mix the garlic and spicy flavors together for me," Kong Lingxian said with a hint of awkwardness.

But Shen Qing was too busy to notice the awkwardness in Kong Lingxian's tone.

"Hey, your two-part mixture, thirty coins."

An oil paper package was handed to Kong Lingxian.

As soon as Kong Lingxian opened the oil paper package, he smelled the aroma of dried chili peppers and a strong garlic scent.

The smells were mixed together, extremely domineering, and went straight into people's noses without any room for negotiation.

A hint of confusion flickered in his eyes as he picked up a spicy snack and gently sniffed it.

"Achoo!"

The pungent smell of the chili peppers made him sneeze.

"Chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, scallions, ginger, onions..."

He muttered to himself, his confusion growing, before finally taking a small bite of the spicy snack.

I wanted to carefully examine the seasonings inside.

But once it entered his mouth, all his attention was taken away, and he had no time to distinguish anything.

The moment the teeth cut into the gluten, the juices were squeezed out, and the spiciness rushed into the mouth, along with a complex spice flavor. At the same time, a tingling and numb sensation swept over the entire tongue.

"Hiss~ Hiss~"

It's spicy, very spicy.

Yet it's inexplicably refreshing, making one feel happy.

Kong Lingxian quickly fanned himself with his hand, and was so spicy that he spun around on the spot.

But my brain was screaming for another bite.

The aroma was so wonderful and amazing; he had never heard of or seen anything like it before.

He reached out and stuffed another garlic-flavored one into his mouth.

The garlic-flavored spicy strips aren't very spicy at first bite; instead, they have a subtle, gentle sweetness, but the main flavor is savory and fragrant, mixed with a strong garlic aroma.

Take a bite, and your mouth will be filled with red oil.

Swallow it in one gulp, and your mouth will be filled with the pungent aroma of garlic.

Kong Lingxian savored the taste for a long time, unable to articulate it, only finding it to be exquisite.

As for what seasonings were in it, he forgot to check earlier and couldn't tell now.

The aroma was unlike anything he had ever tasted before.

"I lost." After a long while, he walked up to Shen Qing and said softly.

Shen Qing was taken aback: "What?"

"I said I lost."

"What do you mean by winning or losing?" Shen Qing was completely baffled.

Kong Lingxian didn't continue answering the question about winning or losing. He could tell that Shen Qing didn't care about his obsession with winning or losing.

He lowered his eyes, a serious look in his eyes: "Madam Shen, would you mind taking me as your apprentice?"

"No, we won't accept it."

Shen Qing refused without even thinking.

She wouldn't accept apprentices because they're too much trouble.

Kong Lingxian lowered his head in disappointment. He had expected this result, but he still couldn't resist trying it out.

The strong aroma of spicy strips rose from the oil paper package, wafting into his nostrils.

He subconsciously swallowed.

Fine, if I can't be Madam Shen's apprentice, being Madam Shen's customer will do too.

The smell is so enticing.

Kong Lingxian didn't insist any further, and squatted down to continue eating his spicy snack.

This scene was witnessed by Master Jin in the teahouse across the street.

Mr. Jin came to the teahouse specifically today.

He was not reconciled.

They were unwilling to give up the opportunity to make a fortune from spicy strips.

He lost face yesterday, but he calmed down after returning home.

What does face matter? Making money is the most important thing.

Spicy strips are now only 30 coins a serving, which is a complete waste.

If it were in his hands, selling it for fifty or sixty taels of silver would be no problem at all.

"What a pity, what a real pity..."

Seeing how good the business was downstairs, Mr. Jin felt that all the money he was losing was his own.

"Go, once the spicy strips are sold out, invite Madam Shen up here for me."

Master Jin sipped his tea and gave his instructions casually.

Shen Qing rejected him yesterday; it must be because he offered too little.

Today, he intends to lure Shen Qing with huge profits and reach a cooperation agreement with her.

Alternatively, you could buy the spicy snack recipe.

Jin Ye was confident that he had it in the bag this time, as his smug and relaxed expression was evident on his face.

Not long after, there was a noise at the door:

"Master Jin, Madam Shen has arrived."

Shen Qing, standing at the door, was speechless. She hadn't wanted to come at all, but these two people had been stubbornly refusing to let her leave, so she had no choice but to come and take a look.

I wonder what kind of trouble this Mr. Jin will cause this time.

Snapped--

The door opened from the inside, revealing Jin Ye's round face. His small eyes were squinting, and his face was full of smiles, with layers of fat.