A Bite of Douluo Continent

Or should we reopen in a couple of days?

Also, should we inform the diners that the teacher is back?

Just as she was thinking this, a voice came from the backyard, "Ling Qing, put up the notice board. We're open for business as usual today, with lunch, dinner, and late-night snacks available."

We're open for business today!

Ye Lingqing's heart immediately stirred with excitement, and she nodded emphatically, "Yes!"

...

After settling Zhuiyun in, Qi Han played with the restless little guy for a while before leisurely returning to his room on the third floor.

Breakfast service had already begun, and countless diners who knew that Boss Qi had returned were in an uproar, all extremely excited.

This excitement stemmed not only from not having tasted Boss Qi's cooking for forty days, but also from the extraordinary phenomenon that unfolded in the sky above the entire Shrek City before he left.

Flowers bloom and fragrance fills the city; only then do we realize that there is a black card above the purple card!

The legendary dish, which is said to keep one's appearance at its peak with just one bite and is only available once a month, has long been a source of regret for countless diners who missed the chance to taste it on the day of its release. But now, a month has passed and Boss Qi has returned, which means that this legendary dish, called Peony Fish Slices, is about to reappear.

How could they not be overjoyed?

In the backyard, Qi Han could already hear the cheers and various discussions from the diners in the dining area.

Faced with this situation, he did not hesitate to take another staircase leading upstairs from the backyard, and did not appear in front of the diners.

They're being way too enthusiastic, I can't stand it.

Having been away for over a month, his room remained exactly as it had always been. Leaning against the headboard, Qi Han pulled up the system tasks and began to carefully review them.

Main Quest 10: The Emergence of a Side Hustle

Please develop a side business in Shrek City's Cold Food Festival that does not conflict with the current Cold Food Festival business and is related to food, and maintain it for one month.

Mission Introduction: Given that Han Shi's reputation in Shrek City has reached its peak, this system will increase the difficulty for the host!

Quest Rewards: Soul Power Level +2, 2 three-star random recipes, 2 random drop recipes.

Side Quest Thirteen: The Steps of Conquest II

Please select three one-star recipes (excluding original recipes) and teach them to one thousand people, ensuring that they cook excellent dishes.

Mission Description: Congratulations, host! The number of natives in Douluo Continent who have mastered the cooking of superior-grade fried rice has now reached 10,000. Please continue your efforts and conquer Douluo Continent with even more delicious dishes!

Quest Rewards: Soul Power Level +2, 1 random recipe drop.

These two tasks are his next goals. Qi Han had already seen them once when he first received the missions, but after hunting the Three-Eyed War Bear and accidentally entering the Qiankun Asking Love Valley, he had forgotten about them. He only remembered them now.

As for the side hustle required by the main quest, he had previously thought about ice cream or desserts, but now that he has calmed down and thought about it again, Qi Han has a better idea.

That's braised food.

With just a pot of braising broth, any ingredient can be braised to a wonderful flavor.

Not only are there many kinds of ingredients, but it is also extremely convenient. You only need to pay attention to braising meat and vegetables separately, and nothing else is required.

However, this special food also has its challenges, namely the braising liquid.

The broth for braised dishes is not necessarily better the newer it is; on the contrary, the older the broth, the better. Like aged wine, it is measured in years.

A broth that's over a hundred years old can be worth millions.

The more times the braising liquid is used to braise ingredients, the more soluble protein it contains. The next time you braise, the better the flavor will be. Over time, the essence contained in the braising liquid will naturally become more delicious and nutritious.

A good braising broth is the result of time and sedimentation, which naturally makes it more valuable.

The dishes we usually eat may spoil and become inedible after a day or two, but a braising liquid can be preserved for so long because it is in a high-salt environment, in which bacteria can hardly survive. In addition, the braising liquid needs to be heated to a boil every day for daily maintenance, which also sterilizes it. Only by doing both can the braising liquid not spoil.

The preservation of such a braising broth, the process of making the braising liquid each time, and the seasoning all require extremely meticulous techniques.

It would take an extremely long time to teach such a technique to others. Even if it were taught to Ye Lingqing, it would take a considerable amount of time. It would be considered genius if she could learn it in one or two months.

Qi Han naturally couldn't wait a month or two to launch it; by then, it would be too late.

However, it's not a big problem. He can prepare the marinade in advance and have someone else sell it at another shop.

With accelerated time processing, the long braising time required for braised dishes can be transformed into mass production, which couldn't be easier.

Selling braised food doesn't require much skill; all you need to do is weigh and price it. You can just hire a new employee to solve the problem. As for the shop, he plans to look around for a location after closing at noon today, preferably in a food street.

After defeating an entire street with just one store at the Shrek Food Festival, Qi Han is now openly stealing business!

It's not that exaggerated. Braised dishes are usually bought to eat at home as a side dish or in small quantities as a snack. They are not positioned like other delicacies. Although the business will definitely be booming, it won't affect other shops' business.

With the main quest problem resolved, Qi Han's gaze slowly shifted to the side quests on the other side.

He taught three one-star recipes, which he was very familiar with.

The last time we commissioned the Food Association to teach how to make fried rice, they said that the thousands of temporary stoves they prepared were still piled up in their storage room. Now they can finally put them to good use again.

This time, he only needs to follow the same steps as before, notify the food association in advance, and ask the food association to help prepare the publicity. He believes that with the previous fried rice teaching, more cooking enthusiasts will want to sign up this time, so there is no need to worry about the learners' problems.

The question is, which one-star recipes should we teach?

Don't underestimate the one-star recipes just because they are the lowest level. As Qi Han's chef level increases, he actually gets fewer one-star recipes. If we exclude self-created recipes from this requirement, the only dishes that meet the requirements on the lunch and dinner menus are cucumber salad, Qinan juice, dragon beard noodles, and candied hawthorn.

Smashed cucumber is a cold dish, and its preparation is highly dependent on the ingredients themselves. This special cucumber doesn't exist in the Douluo Continent, so it can't be taught. The same applies to Qinan juice, which is made purely from special Qinan fruits cultivated by Ruyi. Dragon beard noodles can be taught, but the difficulty is... well, let's not even mention it.

So it seems that only candied hawthorn can be taught, but there probably aren't many people who want to learn how to make it.

Moreover, there is only one type here, which is not enough quantity.

Is this all the one-star recipes Qi Han knows?

That's not it.

Breakfast and late-night snacks are also provided.

The late-night snacks were all two-star level, which he had redeemed with two-star selectable recipe fragments. However, the breakfast was purchased with the purchase rights of a one-star recipe from an intermediate chef. Except for the steamed dragon dumplings, which were two-star, the rest were one-star level, including the xiaolongbao that were transferred from the lunch menu.

Nowadays, there are 25 dishes in the breakfast of Hanshi Festival. Except for steamed dragon dumplings, the other 24 dishes can be taught and are all very easy to do.

Once it becomes widespread…

Qi Han was secretly pleased and quickly made a decision.

Forget about candied hawthorn berries; instead, choose from the twenty-four breakfast options for the three one-star recipes in the tutorial.

Which three to choose...?

Let the cooking enthusiasts who have signed up for the course vote!

Chapter 545 The Wind and Clouds Transform into a White Dragon (Part 2)

With a detailed plan on how to complete the main and side quests, Qi Han leisurely entered the system space and looked at the recipes he still had unused.

After Zilong finished removing his armor, he hadn't started learning any new recipes yet. Currently, he still had Crab Roe Lion's Head and Phoenix Robe as three-star recipes to learn, and Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, Rich Chicken, and Pearl in the Palm as four-star recipes. In addition, Qi Han had eighteen three-star selectable recipe fragments and sixteen two-star selectable recipe fragments.

Good heavens, you wouldn't believe it until you see it, Qi Han was shocked.

Without realizing it, I've accumulated so much stuff again.

I've been on leave for over a month, and it won't do if I come back without any new dishes to offer.

Like the Peony Fish Slices, Zilong's Armor Removal is only available once a month, so it cannot be considered a regular new dish.

The breakfast service has just started, and there are still three hours before the noon opening. In the training space, that's a month. Completing a three-star recipe is probably impossible, but one-star and two-star recipes are a piece of cake.

Therefore, Qi Han planned to cram at the last minute and learn a few one-star and two-star recipes to launch as new dishes.

Before that, let's get the braised dishes sorted out.

"Ruyi, consume four two-star selectable recipe fragments to exchange for a two-star recipe: Delicious!"

The training space appeared in the next instant, and Qi Han entered it. The entire process of making the braising broth and the key elements of braising were quickly demonstrated by the illusory image.

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"Fuya! Hurry up!"

Ying Shuangshuang couldn't help but stomp her foot at the dormitory entrance. She was already dressed in Hanshi's exclusive maid outfit. She stood at the door for a while but didn't see Fuya come out.

"Shuangshuang, wait for me, I'm stuck..."

A weak voice came from inside the dormitory, making Ying Shuangshuang's forehead crease with confusion.

stuck?

What's stuck?

She opened the door and looked inside. Her face instantly turned bright red. She slammed the door shut again, biting her pink lower lip. Her pretty face showed a hint of resentment, and her eyes were filled with tears of humiliation.

unacceptable!

It can actually get stuck!

A few minutes later, Fuya quickly walked out of the dormitory, already dressed in her maid outfit. She looked at Ying Shuangshuang, who was standing beside her, with some confusion, and asked, "Let's go, Shuangshuang, what's wrong?"

"Hmph!" Ying Shuangshuang followed behind Fuya, swinging her arms high.

I'm so angry!

"Don't be angry. Today is the day the boss reopens. Let's think about what to have for lunch."

Although she didn't know why Ying Shuangshuang was inexplicably angry, Fuya still chuckled and ruffled her hair.

"I want Dongpo pork knuckle!" Ying Shuang's eyes lit up with anticipation, and her slight annoyance vanished instantly. "And dragon beard noodles too!"

She skipped the fried rice, having already eaten quite a bit at the restaurants in the food street recently. Although the owner's version was even better, she still craved the delicious food she hadn't had in over a month.

"Then I'll try the chopped chili fish head," Fuya said with a smile.

Although it's very spicy when you eat it, I'm really craving it after not having it for so long.

“But then again, the boss actually came back twenty days early this time.” Fuya smiled slightly, pulling Ying Shuangshuang out of the back gate of Shrek Academy. “If Yun Ruo hadn’t sent us a message from outside the school, we probably would have missed opening for business at noon today.”

“That’s right.” Ying Shuangshuang nodded in agreement. “There must be a lot of customers for the Cold Food Festival today. If we miss it, the owner will be swamped.”

The two women exchanged a glance, seemingly recalling Qi Han's flustered state, and couldn't help but chuckle.

...

"Knock, knock, knock." Ji Yunruo gently knocked on the door in front of her, a smile on her face.