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The duck skin was roasted until incredibly crispy; as the knife sliced ​​through it, the fat beneath burst open, splattering out tiny droplets of oil.

The moment the first blade fell, that familiar mechanical electronic voice rang out in Lin Fan's mind without warning.

【Ding! 】

[Host has independently completed the divine recipe "Centennial Secret Recipe for Roasted Duck" for the first time!]

[In-depth holographic scanning and comprehensive evaluation of the dishes is underway...]

【Dish Name: Century-Old Secret Recipe Roasted Duck】

【Key Ingredients: Premium White-feathered Duck, Century-old Jujube Wood】

[Technique Assessment: Perfect control. Crispy crust, tender meat, lingering fruitwood aroma, and perfectly cooked.]

[System suggested retail price: 1888 yuan for a whole bird, 988 yuan for half a bird.]

[Friendly reminder: This century-old recipe, priced below this level, would severely damage its prestige!]

After hearing the pricing prompt from the system in his mind, Lin Fan remained calm.

Considering the century-old imperial culinary skills, the effort invested, and the use of top-quality jujube wood charcoal, the price is well worth it.

He put down the duck-slicing knife in his hand and called out to the outside of the kitchen, "Xiaoxiao, come in here and take the blackboard out."

Upon hearing the sound, Su Xiaoxiao quickly walked into the kitchen.

As soon as she entered, the rich aroma of fruitwood-roasted meat filled her nostrils, making her unconsciously swallow a mouthful of saliva.

"Brother Lin, what are your orders?"

Lin Fan picked up the chalk beside him and quickly wrote a few lines on the small blackboard:

New Arrival Today: Century-Old Secret Recipe Hanging Oven Roasted Duck

A whole bird costs 1888 yuan, and half a bird costs 988 yuan.

Limited to twenty pieces, first come, first served.

Su Xiaoxiao stared wide-eyed at the price marked in black and white on the blackboard.

One roast duck costs 1,888!

This price puts even the most luxurious star-rated restaurants in Jiangcheng to shame.

In those upscale restaurants, a roast duck would cost at most two or three hundred yuan. This is more than ten times that price!

But after working at the Lin family shop for so long, she had long since gotten used to her boss's unreasonable pricing style.

Moreover, whenever a high price is set, the taste is absolutely irresistible to customers.

Su Xiaoxiao didn't ask any more questions, and crisply replied "Okay," then picked up the blackboard and walked out.

"Clatter".

Su Xiaoxiao pushed the roller shutter door up forcefully from the inside, and the small blackboard was hung in the most conspicuous position next to the door.

"Ladies and gentlemen, Lin's Shop is now open for business. Please enter and order in order."

The diners queuing outside, who were already restless from the heat and humidity, perked up as soon as they saw the door open.

But when their eyes fell on the new dishes and prices on the small blackboard, a suppressed gasp of surprise erupted from the crowd.

"Am I seeing things? Roast duck? 1888 yuan a whole?!"

"Old Chen, look closely! Half a chicken costs 988! That's highway robbery!"

"Boss Lin's spending spree is really huge; who can afford this?"

Some new customers in the middle of the queue shook their heads at the price, feeling that it was a complete rip-off.

But the men in suits at the front of the line did not hesitate at all.

They frequent high-end venues and have seen all sorts of things.

Anything produced by the Lin family shop, even if priced at ten thousand, they know is absolutely worth the price.

The man at the front of the line was the first to cross the threshold, rushed to the cashier in two strides, and waved his hand dismissively:

"Xiao Su! Give me a whole roast duck! Now!"

Su Xiaoxiao skillfully operated the cash register: "Sir, the roast duck is fresh out of the oven, and Brother Lin is slicing the meat. Please find a seat, and your meal will be served shortly."

"Okay, I'll wait! The money's been scanned!" After paying, the man strode over to an empty seat by the window and sat down.

His companion, following closely behind, said, "Give me a whole one too. And a bowl of beef brisket noodles as well."

"I want half!"

"Give me a whole one!"

The quota of twenty roast ducks was snapped up by the first customer in line in just three minutes.

Those who missed out could only stare helplessly at the "Sold Out" sign on the blackboard, shaking their heads as they went to order fried rice and beef brisket noodles.

In the kitchen, Lin Fan's attention was entirely focused on the roast duck on the cutting board.

Slicing duck is an absolute skill, testing the chef's rhythm and wrist stability.

Lin Fan slowly sliced ​​the roast duck with his knife.

The duck skin was roasted until it was incredibly crispy. The moment the knife sliced ​​through it, the fat beneath the skin burst open, splattering out tiny droplets of oil.

The first cut slices off the crispiest piece of skin from the duck breast.

This part is pure duck skin, without a single piece of lean meat. It melts in your mouth and is the essence of the whole duck.

Immediately afterwards, Lin Fan's wrist flicked rapidly, and the blade flashed on the cutting board.

His slicing motions were quick and steady, with each cut applying very even pressure.

Each slice of duck meat was uniformly thin, with a perfect balance of crispy skin, fat, and lean meat. The fat glistened slightly between the skin and meat, yet there was no greasiness whatsoever.

One hundred and eight pieces, no more, no less.

Lin Fan neatly arranged the sliced ​​duck meat on a white porcelain plate. The layers of duck meat, arranged in a staggered and orderly fashion, resembled a blooming peony. The rosy duck skin paired with the clean white porcelain plate created a striking visual impact.

Next to the plate are handmade lotus leaf pancakes, still steaming hot, straight from the steamer. These pancakes are so thin they're almost translucent, you can even see the lines of your fingers through them.

Then add a small dish of finely chopped scallion whites, a dish of peeled and chopped cucumber strips, and a bowl of secret-recipe sweet bean sauce made with the system's formula. The sauce is thick, dark, and glossy, exuding a mellow fermented aroma.

"Table number one, one roast duck, please serve." Lin Fan pressed the serve bell.

Su Xiaoxiao steadily picked up the tray, walked out of the kitchen, and delivered it to table number one.

"Please enjoy your roast duck."

The man in the suit who was ordering food was already impatient. The rich aroma of fruit and wood filled his nostrils, making his mouth water.

He washed his hands at the sink, returned to his seat, and directly picked up a warm lotus leaf pancake, spreading it flat in his left palm.

He picked up his chopsticks with his right hand, took two pieces of duck meat with crispy, dark red skin, and dipped them vigorously in the glossy, dark sweet bean sauce. The sauce coated the duck meat evenly.

He placed the duck meat dipped in sauce in the center of the pancake, along with a few scallion strips and two cucumber strips.

Using both hands, fold the bottom of the dough up, then roll it up from both sides to skillfully form a small duck roll, preventing the sauce from leaking out.

He opened his mouth wide and stuffed the duck roll into his mouth in one bite.

The moment the teeth bite together.

"Snap!"

The duck skin made a loud, crisp sound in the mouth, which was clearly audible.

Immediately afterwards, the melted duck fat, mixed with the salty and sweet flavor of the sweet bean sauce, exploded on the tip of the tongue.

The duck meat is tender and juicy, without a trace of dryness, and the fruity aroma of jujube wood lingers as you chew, filling your entire nasal cavity.