Have you ever seen glowing food? That's why you draw a food-themed anime.

Seeing that the content was almost complete, Xu Zhou uploaded the second half of episode five.

After the content is uploaded.

Suddenly, a new dish appeared in the system.

【Mackerel Rice Ball with Ochazuke Prayer Value: 0/100 (1)】

Xu Zhou glanced at it and pondered, "Now my comic book sales are starting to pick up."

"With Xu Kai and his group of regular customers, we should reach 100 wish points soon."

When it gets to lunchtime, I'll find an opportunity to get the ingredients and learn how to make this dish.

...

seven in the morning.

After finishing the last bit of his coffee, he headed towards the Songnan University Food Festival.

Today is the weekend.

Students at Songnan University have no classes.

The space designated for the food court saw vendors gradually setting up their stalls as early as six in the morning.

Many of the vendors' food carts are elaborately decorated food carts left over from previous food festivals and events.

Some participants, being first-time attendees of the food festival, could only rent fixed-size food trucks from Songnan University.

The decorations that everyone is decorating.

Cleaning ingredients.

They were extremely busy.

When Xu Zhou arrived at the location, he saw that many media outlets had already arrived at the school gate.

A female reporter, wearing a light jacket and high heels, is introducing the situation on site to the camera.

"Hello everyone, I'm Xiaolin, a reporter from Songnan Daily. Today I'm standing at the entrance of Songnan University."

"It's 7 a.m. on June 1st, and many vendors are preparing at their stalls."

"There are a lot of businesses here today. Not only is Su's Imperial Cuisine Restaurant a local star restaurant in Songnan City, but even Yi Cai Yi Fan, which ranks eighth in Songnan City, is here. It is also the only restaurant in Songnan City that ranks highly for its casual dining..."

After Liu Lin finished her introduction, she conducted an interview and filmed the scene with the camera in hand.

There were also some aspiring livestreamers nearby who had arrived early to generate buzz.

They were all using their phones to film, explaining as they filmed.

Xu Zhou could even occasionally hear the name of his own shop when he passed by.

...

The square at Songnan University is very large.

The square is a large disc-shaped structure.

The middle section is divided into a grid pattern by roads.

The main entrance is located on the bottom side of the grid-shaped structure.

Xu Zhou was assigned a spot at the food festival right next to the opening in the middle of the "well" shape.

It's a place you're bound to pass by no matter which way you go.

"Xiao Zhou, over here."

Zhang Yinghong spotted him very quickly and immediately ran over to help him move his things: "Is there anything else in the car?"

"besides."

“Okay, you go prepare the ingredients. Your dad and I will go move them. Our spot…” Zhang Yinghong hesitated.

Seeing Xu Zhou's questioning look, she managed to utter two words: "It's fine."

He didn't understand his mother's expression at first.

But when Xu Zhou took a sip of water and looked over there, he froze.

"I rely on."

"This seating arrangement..."

"Wouldn't this backfire?"

All I could see was a standard stainless steel food cart. The sign was simply the words "Ichizuru Izakaya" on the top of the cart.

However, the "One Dish and One Rice" section on the left is a specially designed food cart with a prominent logo and an illuminated sign on top.

The signboard is a very down-to-earth and eye-catching decoration with a red background, yellow lettering, and even light bulbs.

The other one, [Su's Imperial Cuisine], features a noble and luxurious black and gold color scheme, making even the food stalls look high-class.

Their own stall, nestled between "One Dish One Rice" and "Su's Imperial Cuisine," is unpretentious and simple.

Like a little karaoke who has wandered into a high-end area, it is completely inconspicuous.

Their benefits were even highlighted in exaggerated font.

[One Dish, One Rice! Food Festival Surprise Giveaway! Get 40% Cashback with Your Rate and Receipt! Plus, a One Dish, One Rice Shopping Voucher!]

[Su's Imperial Cuisine! Food Festival Special Offer! Get 40% cashback with a perfect score receipt! Plus, receive one free dish of your choice (individual meal) at Su's Imperial Cuisine!]

Xu Zhou: "..."

Forget about the 40% cashback!

They even gave us a free dish and shopping vouchers!

Aren't you guys working way too hard?!

Get 40% cashback!

I can't afford to pay back!

...

With a blank expression, he placed the prepared insulated bucket on the table.

Today's main dishes are a fast-food mackerel burger set meal, Sichuan peppercorn-roasted mackerel with cabbage puree, and a mock barbecue dish.

Wait until 8:30.

Customers gradually entered from the gate of Songnan University.

They came in small groups of two or three.

When Xu Zhou saw that customers had arrived, he carefully placed the small blackboard with the menu written on it next to the small tables at the entrance of the food cart.

Just set up.

suddenly…

The staff from the nearby Su Family Imperial Kitchen shouted in unison, "Head Chef!"

"..."

Xu Zhou was startled and looked in the direction they were shouting.

Two chefs wearing the uniforms bearing the logo of the Su Family Imperial Kitchen walked over.

The leader was about forty years old, dressed impeccably in his chef's uniform, with a serious expression. His imposing presence made Jiang Wen, who was following behind, appear somewhat weaker.

"Ah."

"Are you all ready?"

Other kitchen helpers at the Su Family Imperial Cuisine stall: "Ready!"

Its imposing presence was awe-inspiring.

"..."

Xu Zhou remained silent for a moment, lost in thought.

Should I hire a kitchen helper?

Don't say anything else.

At times like this, it's really like fighting a lone battle without anyone to help you brag or show off!

Chapter 60 Food Festival 1

Nine in the morning.

The food festival has officially begun.

At 9 o'clock sharp.

Customers were pouring in at the entrance of Songnan University like dumplings being dropped into a pot.

Many people start cooking their signature dishes as soon as the time comes, hoping to attract customers with the aroma.

Xu Zhou originally wanted to do the same.

But as soon as he took out his ridiculously expensive beef, the customers not only didn't even glance at it, but instead went in groups of two or three straight to the shops with signs.

He walked quickly while excitedly shouting.

"I didn't get enough at the last food festival! I'm going to eat my fill at this one!"

"Hurry up, we still need to check out Yi Cai Yi Fan and Su's Imperial Kitchen later!"

"Su's Imperial Cuisine Restaurant has really gone all out this time! They probably want to get support from Songnan City and break into the top five."

Upon hearing these words, they headed straight for other food stalls as if they had a specific purpose in mind.

Some fans of [One Dish One Rice] and [Su's Imperial Cuisine] glanced at Xu Zhou, who was in the middle, while waiting in line.

His expression froze when he saw the benefits.

"This store doesn't offer cashback?"

"Not only did I not get a cashback, but I also only received an advance booking voucher?"

Fans passing by other shops twitched at the corners of their mouths, looking at Xu Zhou with particularly strange eyes.

...

Looking at the group's clearly defined route of action.

Xu Zhou understood.

The first wave of customers generally don't browse other food stalls, but instead visit the stalls they are familiar with, making up for the regret of not being able to eat at the last food festival.

Even if I swing the shovel until it's smoking, they probably won't even glance at it.

Figured this out.

Xu Zhou refused to do anything that was thankless or difficult.

He simply sat down and slowly began to prepare the ingredients.

Xu Zhou's actions also attracted the attention of many food stall owners.

Liu Fang from the nearby Su's Imperial Cuisine Restaurant kept glancing over, and finally couldn't help but lower his voice and ask, "Young Master Xu! You can't just sit like that!"

"Don't be discouraged. This is how food festivals are. Many customers have come to food festivals more than once. It's normal to have preferences."

"It's like building up a fan base. If you have old fans when you come to the food festival next time, it's the same."

He racked his brains trying to comfort him.

Xu Zhou smiled and said, "I know, I'm not discouraged."

"So what are you doing...?"

"We've been waiting...and they've arrived!"

As soon as he finished speaking...

Cai Cai and dozens of her classmates were waving excitedly from a distance.

The sound is very loud.