I opened a restaurant in the Pokémon world.

Chapter 566 Heath's First Guest

The saying "Even the best wine needs advertising" seems contradictory, but ultimately it's just a form of promotion. For Heath, whose food truck was located opposite Leisure Restaurant, promotion was essential.

After all, Leisure Restaurant's position in Baidai City is unshakeable, and although Heath doesn't plan to operate there for a long time, he doesn't want to lose to Dialga just like that.

Furthermore, Heath felt that if it were Dialga, it was very likely that after his business ended and Dialga lost to him, Dialga might give him some small gifts.

Although Dialga hadn't mentioned this at all when he came to eat before, Heath had a hunch that Dialga might actually do it. It was a strange feeling; Heath had no evidence and hadn't received any promises, but he just had this feeling.

Even if Dialga doesn't intend to give him anything, for Heath, he's just running a business in Baidai City.

So Heath quickly put his sign up, and to match his ideas, he also borrowed some ideas from his previous life on the sign.

[I heard that hot pot goes perfectly with cold weather~] That's Heath's advertising slogan.

Although Heath had considered using a more vulgar advertising slogan like "This winter, we won't eat anything else but hot pot," after thinking about it, Heath decided to just go with this one.

Not long after Heath put up his sign, his first customer arrived, but when he saw his first customer, Heath felt a little dumbfounded.

"Cynthia, what brings you here? I thought you'd be arriving later today." Hiss was somewhat surprised to see Cynthia walk in. After all, Cynthia was the Sinnoh Champion, and the duties of a champion are extremely busy. However, Hiss felt that Cynthia was someone who always slacked off.

"Of course I'm here to support my old friend's first day of business~ I should be the first customer, right?" Today, Cynthia was wearing a white knitted hat with long strings hanging down from each earlobe, each with a small ball attached, making her look very cute.

"Sigh, although I'm reluctant to admit it, you are indeed the first customer." Heath sighed. Leisure Restaurant was far more famous than Heath had imagined. Right now, Leisure Restaurant was already full of customers, while Heath's restaurant had no customers at all, only Cynthia.

“The head chef of Leisure Restaurant is a very talented person. His food is incredibly delicious, and most importantly, he cooks very quickly,” Cynthia said with a smile, then curiously sat down in the chair next to the rotating table that Heath had placed in the center.

Hiss's lips twitched. What a joke! Dialga, in the legends of the Sinnoh region, is a legendary Pokémon that wields the power of time. For Dialga, cooking quickly is perfectly normal, isn't it?

Heath can even cook very quickly now, which is also related to the fact that Heath has some of Dialga's kitchenware.

"Heath, how are these things eaten?" Cynthia looked at Heath's novel kitchenware with curiosity. She had eaten at Heath's place many times, but this was the first time she had seen such a unique dining table. And it seemed to be for many people to sit and eat together?

"Ah, this is a rotating hot pot. You can choose a pot base, and then this conveyor belt in the middle will keep rotating slowly. When you see your favorite ingredients, you take them down. The price is calculated separately for plates and skewers." Heath smiled and explained, this way of eating is relatively novel.

Of course, this is also a novel selling point for Heath. Heath had previously discovered that although there are similar hot pots in the world, there are no rotating hot pots.

This means that Heath's current business is unique, and whether there will be competitors in the future is another question.

"What kinds of hot pot bases do you have? Can you recommend one?" Cynthia asked, her mind now focused. She had never tried this kind of rotating hot pot before, so she was very interested and wanted to try it out.

“If it’s you… I recommend you try the spicy hot pot broth.” Heath glanced at the top of Cynthia’s head, then smiled and gave his recommendation.

Cynthia didn't hesitate and directly asked Heath for a spicy hot pot base, then waited for Heath to bring it to her.

Heath had already prepared for this. All he had to do was take a relatively small pot, pour in the spicy broth he had prepared in advance, and then serve it to Cynthia.

"Huh, is this it?" Cynthia stared blankly at the spicy hot pot base in front of her. The pot of food looked so spicy that she couldn't help but swallow. However, Cynthia was still a little unaccustomed to it. Before, Hiss would prepare the finished product directly, but now she had to pick it up herself.

“Yes, next you just need to turn on the induction cooker, choose a suitable temperature, and then bring over any ingredients you want to eat, or just bring the plate over.” Heath nodded; eating a conveyor belt hot pot is indeed that simple.

Cynthia was a little unaccustomed at first, since the way she usually ate was different from this. Although she had eaten hot pot before, the hot pot here was actually prepared in advance by the restaurant, and she only needed to add ingredients when she was not full.

However, here you have to do everything yourself, even dipping the food in water.

However, after eating for a short while, Cynthia was surprised to find that this way of eating was actually quite interesting. Cynthia had eaten hot pot before, but she was still quite reluctant to eat in the same pot with strangers. Now, however, she didn't have to worry about these issues when eating alone.

And although strictly speaking it's not like you're cooking, you still feel like you're cooking because you're serving yourself the food, cooking it yourself, and eating it yourself.

Chapter 567 Cold weather and ginger tea are a perfect match

"Your rotating hot pot is quite interesting." Cynthia had unknowingly eaten several plates of beef slices. These were cut by Heath himself, genuine beef, and although the price was relatively high, since beef prices are often high even in this world, Heath's ingredients were very practical, and the profit margin wasn't very high.

"Haha, the main thing is that it's warm, and it also provides more options for everyone. If a group of people like to eat together, then we also offer traditional hot pot. If you prefer to eat alone, then eating alone is also a great option." Heath smiled. Although the rotating hot pot was slightly less competitive than ordinary hot pot in his previous life, it is still a very novel and innovative catering option in this world.

Previously, Heath had seen people on mobile phone forums and some communities say that they had social anxiety disorder. They felt panicked when they went out to socialize, but sometimes they had to attend parties and social events, which made them very distressed. Some even didn't want to go out at all. Heath's rotating hot pot could alleviate this problem.

Of course, if it's really a very serious type, they probably won't even step out the door, and they'll probably only choose takeout to solve their meals. But Heath thinks that his rotating hot pot will still have some market in Baidai City during this period, after all, it's been too cold lately, and even Cynthia is wearing winter clothes, which makes her look even smaller.

However, as Cynthia ate, and because Heath's food cart was very warm, she quickly took off her coat, revealing a long-sleeved sweater that made her figure look even better.

"It's very cold outside today." After Cynthia finished eating, Heath cleared away the dishes, tidied up the room, and then sat down on a chair.

"Hmm...it is indeed very cold. Everyone says this year will be the coldest year yet." Cynthia stared blankly at the snowflakes falling outside the window, her eyes somewhat dazed, but after hearing Heath's words, she still smiled.

Heath glanced at Cynthia and felt that she didn't seem like a girl her age. She seemed a bit precocious, and he wondered what she had gone through to become so mature.

Maturity is not always a good thing. Although people say that maturity is a good thing, the price of making a person mature is sometimes too high. A boy may still be in school, but because of certain things, he may have to become mature and sensible. Many times, he may prefer not to be mature and to remain a naive and innocent child.

"A cup of ginger tea, to prevent a cold." Heath poured a cup of ginger tea for Cynthia. Heath had just made it in the kitchen. After all, drinking cold drinks on such a cold day seemed a bit too much, so Heath thought that providing guests with a cup of hot ginger tea would be a good choice. However, considering that some guests might not like the special taste of ginger tea, Heath also prepared some hot water and even thoughtfully added a "straight man's comment" on it.

Drink more hot water

"Ginger tea? Pfft~ Heath, you look like an old lady. My grandma also likes to make ginger tea for me." Cynthia looked at the ginger tea in Heath's hand in surprise, and then couldn't help but smile. She smiled at Heath and winked playfully.

Heath touched his nose. This world has Chinese medicine, so naturally there is ginger tea. However, the taste of ginger tea is the same even in this other world. Heath quite likes to have a cup of hot ginger tea when the weather is cold. He feels that after drinking ginger tea, the uncomfortable feeling will dissipate a lot and his whole body will feel warm.

"It's alright. After all, ginger tea is indeed very suitable for this kind of weather." Heath smiled. When the weather is cold, only hot water can bring some comfort.

Especially for busy office workers, if their company doesn't have air conditioning, then a cup of hot water is truly the only way to warm up their entire body.

"Ginger tea? Do you still serve ginger tea here?" A strange voice rang out at the same time as the sound of wind chimes. Heath looked up and saw a man wearing a thick down jacket and a girl wearing the same style of down jacket walk in. The two of them were very intimate, the kind of couple that you could tell at a glance.

Heath then noticed that the other person was also wearing matching outfits, and the girl's hand was around her boyfriend's arm, confirming they were a couple.

"Yes, do you two guests want to eat?" Heath stood up with a smile and asked with a chuckle.

Cynthia silently put on her glasses. She was quite famous in the Sinnoh region, and being recognized would inevitably cause some trouble.

"Ah, I was indeed planning to get something to eat..." The man smiled. He was wearing glasses and looked like a programmer. Although not all programmers look like this, it has to be said that stereotypes can easily give people this impression. It seems that someone wearing a plaid shirt, glasses, and with thinning hair is a programmer.

"There's nothing we can do. There are just too many people at the restaurant, and the wait is always so long." The girl hugged her boyfriend's arm, looking helpless.

Heath's lips twitched. Good heavens, how could he say that his food truck could only serve customers who couldn't wait at other restaurants, as if he were taking advantage of a loophole?

"Ahem... Sorry, boss, I wanted to ask how to eat this rotating hot pot?" The man glanced helplessly at his girlfriend, who seemed to realize she had said the wrong thing and was looking down in embarrassment.

Heath didn't mind. Having worked in the restaurant industry for a long time, he encountered all kinds of customers, so it wasn't anything unusual.

So Heath enthusiastically introduced the way to eat it, and this unique way of eating did indeed catch the attention of the two men. In the end, the two guests sat down, chose their own hot pot base, and then Heath brought it over to them, while also introducing the dipping sauce and seasoning area. After that, there was nothing else to do.

"Boss, do you have desserts here?" the man asked shyly.

Chapter 568 Impatience Won't Make Pokémon Evolve

Heath paused for a moment, then looked at the man with surprise. But after seeing the shy girl next to the man, Heath probably knew who the man was asking for. After all, it wasn't hard to guess. The girl was still a little shy because of what had just happened, and she was probably too embarrassed to talk to him, so she naturally asked her boyfriend to ask for her.

"Of course we can. Although we mainly serve hot pot, we can make any other food items that customers order, as long as we have the ingredients." Heath smiled. He didn't pay much attention to what the girl said. After all, Leisure Restaurant held a very high position in Baidai City, so much so that Heath didn't really expect to quickly take over its market share. But Heath wasn't in a hurry either.

Anyway, the weather in Baidai City will only get colder and colder during this period, and Heath's business will gradually improve. Heath is confident that he can turn any customer who comes in to eat into his own customer. Although there are not many dishes that can be controlled for hot pot, it is not too troublesome overall. It's just that you can't adjust it too much according to the customer's taste. But in cold weather, eating a hot pot is a very enjoyable thing.

"Do you have a Baumkuchen?" the man asked again. Heath nodded, and the man immediately ordered one. Heath told them to wait a moment, then went back to the kitchen to prepare a Baumkuchen for the two guests.

Baumkuchen, as its name suggests, is quite simple to make. In fact, it's not complicated at all. At least for Heath herself, it's quite easy. And for a cooking novice, as long as you strictly follow the recipe, making a Baumkuchen isn't that difficult.

However, Heath doesn't have a Dialloka oven, so it will take some time to make a Baumkuchen. Fortunately, the guests can take some time while eating hot pot, so Heath doesn't need to be in a particular hurry.

"Tsk tsk, if I think about it carefully, if I had a Dialga oven, wouldn't my speed in making cakes and other desserts be greatly improved?" Heath looked at the oven in front of him, which was slowly ticking away, and felt a little uncomfortable. After all, the ovens in the present day were rotating very slowly. Although Heath knew that this was the normal time, Heath, who was used to the convenience of Dialga kitchenware, was still a little unaccustomed to it.

"Heath, what were you saying?" Just as Heath was waiting for the oven to finish and replenishing the ingredients, Cynthia curiously crawled over.

"Ah, it's nothing. I was just saying that even though ovens have been invented for so long, why do cakes still take so long to bake?" Heath smiled, his expression perfectly normal. Heath was quite certain that when he said Dialga, he barely made a sound, so Cynthia probably wouldn't have been able to hear it.

"Haste won't make Pokémon evolve, Heath, but you're already a great cook~" Cynthia said a common saying in the Pokémon world, then smiled and handed over a white paper bag. Heath was stunned for a moment, then pointed to his nose in surprise.

"Is this for me?" Heath looked at the white paper bag in Cynthia's hand with surprise. The white paper bag seemed to contain something. Could this be the so-called gift?

"Well, it's just a scarf, consider it a gift for you~" Cynthia said with a smile. Heath was a little disappointed when he heard it was a gift for you. He had thought it would be something more meaningful, but he didn't expect it to be a scarf.

Heath took the white paper bag, opened it, and glanced inside. People in this world have a habit of opening gifts in public, but this habit seems to vary depending on the region. For example, in the Kanto region, gifts are usually accepted and opened after the recipient leaves, but in the Sinnoh region, they can be opened in front of the recipient.

Moreover, Cynthia was watching him from the opposite side, and Heath knew that Cynthia meant for him to break up the relationship now.

So Heath didn't hesitate and opened the bag directly, then took out a gray scarf. It looked very simple, with nothing special about it, no patterns, and not even a brand name. But Heath knew what the scarf was made of just by touching it.

Frilly is an Electric-type Pokémon, but what makes it most famous is its white wool. Its wool is very fine, with a texture almost like cashmere, and it is very warm, making it an excellent choice for making sweaters and other winter clothes.

"Thank you, Cynthia..." Heath was touched by the gift. It had no brand, but the stitching was exquisite, clearly the work of an expert.

"Hehe, since you've come all the way to Sinnoh, it wouldn't be right for me, as the host, not to give you something~ Well, I'll be going now~" Cynthia quickly left Heath's food cart after giving him the gift. Heath touched his nose and wrapped the scarf around his neck; it was indeed very warm.

It's just too hot to wear in a restaurant. Heath's restaurant is very hot right now, with the air conditioning on full blast, so Heath isn't worried about the temperature at all. The very warm scarf actually makes Heath feel hot.

So Heath took the scarf off and put it in a paper bag so she could use it when she went out.

As the young couple ate in Heath's food truck, Heath's customers gradually increased. Many of them seemed to have been waiting outside the restaurant for a while. In addition, Heath deliberately opened the restaurant windows, letting the warm air carry the aroma out, which helped Heath attract a lot of customers in the prime business district.

Moreover, as more and more customers came in and left, more and more curious customers came in. They walked over with a puzzled look at the food cart in front of them, smelled the aroma, and then couldn't help but come in.

Seeing the growing number of guests, Heath quickly called out Zoroark, who was still playing games. It was time to entertain the guests, and Farfetch'd busied himself preparing the ingredients and plating them, ensuring the food was supplied.

Chapter 569 Ralts's mental calculation ability?

It has to be said that Heath's idea made a lot of sense. On a cold day, it is indeed hard for people to refuse a steaming hot meal. Moreover, the place was so warm that it attracted the attention of the people who were originally planning to wait in line to eat at the Leisure Restaurant. As a result, many customers came over.

Heath became very busy, which was a happy kind of trouble for her. Fortunately, the advantages of the rotating hot pot were evident at this time. She only needed to serve the guests the pot base, and she didn't need to take care of anything else. After all, the ingredients were all on the pot, and she only needed to keep replenishing the green onion duck.

Zoroark's job was to provide hot water and ginger tea, and to settle accounts for the guests who had finished their meals. However, this task made Zoroark a little dizzy. Although Heath had taken this into consideration and provided Zoroark with a calculator, Zoroark still had some difficulty with the calculations.

So Heath also had to help with the accounts for the guests. Heath was seriously considering whether he needed to popularize the multiplication table, otherwise watching Zoroark do the accounts could drive a person crazy. Heath was now experiencing some of the feelings that parents had when they helped their children with their homework in his previous life.

“Red…” Just as Hiss was busy entertaining guests, he felt his sleeve being tugged. He looked down and saw Ralts clutching his clothes and staring at him expectantly.

"What's wrong, Ralts?" Hiss looked at Ralts. He had just finished settling the bill for a table of guests and now had some free time, so he looked at Ralts and asked.

Hiss also noticed that Ralts could be seen by others at this time. Some guests were already looking at Ralts in amazement and even took out their phones to take pictures. After all, Ralts is very cute and is a Pokémon from the Hoenn region. Moreover, this Ralts is a Shiny Ralts, which makes it even more eye-catching.

“Purple…red…” Ralts gesticulated wildly as she spoke, but Hiss couldn’t understand a word. Ralts could only say very simple words at the moment, and she had only learned the words “purple” and “red”. She hadn’t learned the other words yet, so understanding Ralts’ words was a very difficult problem.

Hiss felt like a new father, communicating with his daughter who had just been born. However, Ralts was much more well-behaved and sensible than a newborn. In fact, if Ralts were a little girl, she would definitely be her father's sweet little darling. The only downside was that Ralts wasn't very good at talking, but Hiss was aware of this.

After all, although Ralts is currently following Hiss and waiting for Hiss to help her fulfill her wish, Hiss doesn't have any good methods yet, and Ralts can't speak other words. She's not very good at using abilities like telepathy, and Ralts' mind is still a bit confused. Hiss can only teach Ralts slowly.

However, judging from Ralts's expression, Hiss probably guessed something.

"You mean, you want to help me?" Hiss asked Ralts. Ralts immediately nodded. Hiss was a little surprised. This was really rare. Hess knew Ralts' personality very well. Moreover, this kind of Pokémon was relatively shy. But now it was actually thinking of helping him.

"So what do you want to do?" Hiss asked Ralts curiously. Ralts was so small and had such a unique shape. If Hiss asked her to chop vegetables, he was worried that the knife would fall out of Ralts' head. After all, Ralts was too cute and silly.

Laltras pointed at Zoroark. Heath glanced at Zoroark, who was still maintaining the image of a girl like Betty. However, watching Zoroark doing the accounts gave Heath a terrible headache. Zoroark's accounting skills were truly enough to make anyone weep.

"Can you do math?" Hiss probably knew what Ralts meant by pointing at Zoroark, so he asked directly. Ralts immediately nodded, and Hiss didn't question her. Instead, he pulled Ralts to Zoroark and had Ralts help with the calculations, while Hiss stood by and provided support.