A Bite of Douluo Continent

He was somewhat pleased that people recognized his value even though the store had only been open for two days.

But he has a very clear understanding of himself.

Currently, he is just a chef who only knows how to cook one dish.

Not to mention, according to the system's assessment, he was just a trainee chef.

Open a branch?

how can that be possible.

With the lunch break almost over and no customers still arriving, Qi Han closed the door and entered the system space.

Pork tripe and chicken soup, here I come!

According to Qi Han's estimate, he should be able to master the recipe by tomorrow at the latest, and then he can add new dishes to the menu.

When Qi Han emerged from the system space again, it was already evening.

He shook his head to snap himself out of his dazed training state, then opened the shop door.

A dozen or so men dressed in Tang Clan attire entered the small shop in small groups.

Qi Han was slightly taken aback, but then quickly spotted several familiar faces he had seen yesterday in the crowd.

All of them wore Tang Clan uniforms with bright yellow stripes.

This is the logo of Mido.

Having been in Shrek City for two or three days, Qi Han had already gained a general understanding of the characteristics of Tang Clan's clothing.

Depending on their status within the sect, Tang Clan uniforms come in six colors: white, yellow, purple, black, red, and gold.

The four branches of the Tang Clan each use different colors in the patterns on their clothing.

Black represents the Power Hall, yellow the Imperial Hall, purple the Min Hall, and green the Pharmacy Hall.

Most of the people who came in were wearing white uniforms, but three of them were wearing yellow uniforms.

Among the three men in yellow uniforms was Zhou Long.

Seeing Qi Han's astonished expression, Zhou Long laughed heartily.

"Boss, I told them your fried rice is absolutely amazing, but they didn't believe me. Now look, they've all come to try it for themselves."

try?

Once you come, turn everyone into a repeat customer.

Qi Han nodded and then walked towards the kitchen.

The men in the hall were all muscular and had large appetites. As soon as they sat down, each of them ordered a large portion of fried rice with egg.

Afterwards, they sat together in small groups to chat.

This was the first time the shop had such a lively atmosphere since it opened. Qi Han nodded in satisfaction, his hands moving quickly as he served plate after plate of fried rice.

The entire dining area was filled with the aroma of fried rice, which even wafted out onto the street in front of the shop, attracting passersby.

Many passersby, drawn by the enticing aroma and seeing the bustling atmosphere inside the shop, eagerly entered to try it out.

Thanks to the Tang Clan members, the shop was full for the first time.

This is a virtuous cycle: once passersby come in and try the food, they may become repeat customers, and the increased number of people in the shop can attract new passersby to come in and try it.

When the shop closed, Qi Han collapsed weakly onto the recliner.

In just one night, he had already sold over a hundred servings of fried rice.

Cooking in a small shop meant he couldn't enjoy the system's fatigue-eliminating technology, and coupled with the mental exhaustion accumulated in the system space, all Qi Han wanted to do now was lie in bed and take a nap.

The soul power within his body flowed slowly, relieving Qi Han's fatigue. It was just a pity that the amount of soul power was too small. Perhaps this situation would be much better when his soul power level was higher in the future.

This made Qi Han even more eager to complete the third main quest.

Chapter Twelve New Dishes

"Boss, the fried rice is delicious, but it would be great if there were more options."

This was the last guest on the second day at noon.

The girl named Zhao Ruo came here last night, and she came to the restaurant again for lunch today.

Meeting her gaze, Qi Han smiled slightly, "We should be adding new dishes tonight."

"Really?" Zhao Ruo's eyes lit up, and she couldn't help but feel more expectant.

"Yes, that's right." Qi Han nodded, then watched the guest leave.

Close the door. It's time to shut down.

Qi Han's words were true. In the training space that morning, he was only one step away from making a perfect pork tripe and chicken dish.

We should be able to break through this barrier this afternoon.

With a thought, Qi Han entered the system space.

Qi Han glanced at the fresh ingredients already prepared on the table in the training space, and his hands flew across the table.

Wash and clean the pig's stomach, marinate it, and blanch it.

Kill the chicken, remove its feathers, and cut it into pieces.

All the movements were performed in one smooth motion, having been thoroughly mastered through countless failures.

...

"Hoo..." Qi Han let out a soft breath, as if to expel all the pent-up frustration in his heart, then picked up the casserole and placed it on the table.

turn on.

A faint yet captivating aroma wafted from the milky-white broth, prompting Qi Han to take a greedy sip.

Began to eat!

The fact that the system did not issue any error notification proves that this pot of pork tripe and chicken soup is Qi Han's goal at this moment: perfect pork tripe and chicken soup.

He picked up the spoon and took a sip. The rich, flavorful broth was intoxicating and delightful, just like the pork tripe and chicken dish that Qi Han had tasted before, cooked by the system's illusory image.

After enjoying a delicious meal prepared by himself, Qi Han suddenly remembered something.

"System, what's the price of the pork tripe and chicken soup?"

[Pork Tripe and Chicken Soup, priced at 12 Gold Soul Coins per serving.]

"Twelve Gold Soul Coins, huh?" Qi Han stared at the empty casserole on the table, thinking that the price was incredibly reasonable.

I wonder who it was back then who couldn't even scrape together a single gold soul coin with all their savings.

Well, it's definitely not me, Qi.

Without rushing to exit the system space, as Qi Han successfully cooked a perfect pork tripe and chicken dish, the surrounding scenery returned to its colorful blackness.

"System, do I still have one one-star selectable recipe fragment?"

【Yes. 】

"You can redeem it now."

[Okay, this is the complete list of one-star recipes. The host has 1 one-star selectable recipe fragment, which can be exchanged for any one-star recipe. Please select to exchange.]

This was the first time Qi Han had ever seen a complete one-star recipe book. It was as thick as a dictionary, and this was only one-star, which made him marvel.

After casually flipping through the menu, Qi Han quickly discovered that the one-star recipes mainly consisted of vegetables, pastries, and snacks, and were basically geared towards everyday meals.

If you were to choose one by one, it would probably take an extremely long time to read the whole book.

So let's order some food.

The small shop now offers fried rice with eggs and chicken with pork tripe.

Fried rice with egg is considered a staple food, while pork tripe and chicken soup is also a meat dish.

How about another vegetable dish?

Having made up his mind, Qi Han didn't hesitate and said directly, "System, give me some boiled cabbage."

I, Qi Han, love to face challenges head-on.

The system seemed surprised by Qi Han's choice, and after a long pause, it slowly responded.

[Boiled cabbage in clear broth is a three-star recipe and is not available for selection.]

"What, isn't cabbage a vegetable?" Qi Han scoffed, giving up on any hope.

He knew, of course, that this dish couldn't really be considered a vegetable; he was just trying it out.

What if the system doesn't recognize its value and actually puts it in the one-star recipe? Wouldn't that be a huge profit?

Please do not insult the professionalism of this system!

"Alright, then let's have some cucumber salad." Qi Han pursed his lips and made his final choice.

In his previous life, Qi Han loved smashed cucumbers. This dish is simple to make, sour and spicy, and suitable for all ages.

The key point is that the method is simple.

If all goes well, we might be able to make a perfect cucumber salad before the shop opens in the evening. Wouldn't it be great to serve two new dishes at once?

[Host has used 1 one-star selectable recipe fragment to exchange for a one-star cucumber salad recipe. Confirm?]

"determine."

As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding scene transformed back into a kitchen, and the phantom reappeared, holding a strangely shaped, long, green plant.

"Wait a minute." Qi Han lost his composure and abruptly interrupted the illusory figure's actions. "System, what is this thing? Don't try to fool me, I'm not well-educated. Is this a cucumber?"

[This was cultivated by the system using cucumbers from Earth and the Ghost Vine, a plant-type soul beast from Douluo Continent. It is more tender and juicy than ordinary cucumbers, with a refreshing and sweet taste, making it the most suitable raw material for smashed cucumbers.]

"Alright." Qi Han raised an eyebrow and continued watching the virtual figure operate.

The figure quickly sliced ​​the cucumber into equal-length pieces at an angle, then flattened them with the flat of the knife. After that, the scallions and garlic were prepared, the seasonings were adjusted, and the ingredients were quickly mixed together. When it was served, cilantro was used as a garnish.

Hmm... it really is simple.

Compared to the pork tripe and chicken soup and egg fried rice I made before, the process of making smashed cucumber is really simple and straightforward.