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Chapter 66 Can this ticket stub make money?

More and more people gathered around, with many on tiptoeing to see what was happening.

Curious passersby who were digesting their food joined in the fun, asking, "What are you all looking at?"

"This looks like a really impressive dish."

"What's so awesome about it?"

"This stall owner uses king salmon to make ochazuke (rice with tea), and he uses Pinot Noir wine of comparable quality to Domaine de la Romanée-Conti to marinate the beef..."

"Don't be ridiculous, do you know what Romanée-Conti means? Even the basic model costs tens of thousands! Most of them cost hundreds of thousands!"

"Those people just said it themselves."

The crowd surged forward, craning their necks to continue watching the spectacle.

As Xu Zhou took out the remaining red wine to pour into the pot to stew the beef, Zhang Yulong, who was standing in front of the stall, quickly grabbed the box and smelled it.

The aroma of wine fills the air.

He closed his eyes, looking completely absorbed.

I'm absolutely not mistaken!

This red wine doesn't just have a single aroma, it has three.

There is a first layer when the wine is first released, a second layer after it has been decanted, and a third layer that only aged wines have.

It has not only fruity aromas, but also subtle notes of mint and clove that come from fermentation, as well as the earthy and truffle scents that only aged wines can develop.

"Although I don't know which Grand Cru vineyard this wine comes from, in terms of quality, it absolutely rivals the base edition of Romain Rolls-Conti, and might even be comparable to auction pieces..."

"Using this to soak beef is such a waste! Which winery did you buy it from, shop owner? Is this winery running a charity?"

However, some of the onlookers just scoffed.

"Isn't red wine just a product with a huge price premium?"

Using such expensive ingredients to make beef.

Could it possibly be made into a flower?

...

But when Xu Zhou poured the top-quality ruby ​​red wine into the small pot and started simmering it to infuse the flavor, everyone fell silent.

The aroma of beef from the small pot was already wafting out from the steam.

The beef, pan-fried with herb butter and then stewed, still retains the rich, oily aroma of the butter-fried meat.

"It smells so good..."

Zhang Yulong could no longer sit still.

At this moment, along with the aroma of meat, there was also the fragrance of red wine as it gradually evaporated and concentrated into the essence of the beef broth, causing him to involuntarily swallow.

"This must be so damn delicious!"

This thought reached its peak when Zhang Yulong snatched the first serving of beef from Xu Zhou's pot and sipped the essence of the beef broth.

The piping hot broth is made from red wine and an extremely sweet and savory stock.

With one sip, the soul-stirring broth slid from the tip of the tongue down into the throat.

He immediately felt the rich, complex, yet exquisitely unified flavor on the tip of his tongue, and his entire back went numb instantly.

The broth is rich and flavorful, while the beef is so tender that juices will ooze out when you make a cut.

As his teeth eagerly bit into the beef, the tender cuts absorbed the essence of all the sauces, and the rich aroma of broth, red wine, and butter completely captivated Zhang Yulong.

Rich! Satisfying! Utterly satisfying!

"good to eat!"

“This is too delicious!”

Zhang Yulong's eyes were red from eating so much. When he finished his meal, his taste buds seemed to be overwhelmed by wave after wave of shocks.

My mind went completely blank.

Her eyes were glazed over.

My entire body was pounding because of the overwhelming smell.

Is this what top-tier cuisine is?

...

After everyone finished eating, they were all amazed by the taste of Xu Zhou's red wine braised beef.

The tender beef and the rich, red wine-infused sauce were so amazing that they were stunned, their eyes wide with shock.

A barrage of praise came crashing down on me.

They weren't people who had never tasted good food; on the contrary, they were used to fine dining, and at this moment, they felt their very souls tremble.

"Holy crap! Awesome."

"This beef, this broth... is this even something a human could cook?"

"This tastes even better than the state banquet-level restaurants I've eaten at before."

Hearing such high praise from this group of people, Su Chengye from the Su Family Imperial Kitchen next door couldn't sit still any longer. He turned to Jiang Wen and said, "Jiang Wen, go and queue up to buy one."

Jiang Wen was also a little curious and nodded: "Okay, Chef, I'll go right away."

The queue gradually grew longer, and many people were getting restless because of the beef.

"If you can't afford beef, what else does this store have?"

"Squid ochazuke! I just overheard someone next to me who bought two kinds of ochazuke saying that squid ochazuke and salmon ochazuke are completely different styles."

"Okay! I'll go order the mackerel ochazuke then!"

The line for mackerel ochazuke (rice with tea) immediately grew longer.

...

Seeing the astonished and bewildered looks on the faces of his second-generation brothers, Xu Kai, standing beside him, was unfazed.

"I told you, I only told you this because I considered you a true brother."

"You should know that the small business owners' shops are limited in number."

Limited edition?

Zhang Yulong's heart skipped a beat: "Limited quantity? How so? A few hundred servings a day?"

"Hundreds of copies? You're dreaming!"

Xu Kai said with a sneer, "You have to make a reservation in advance to get your hands on the beef stew in Burgundy. It used to be limited to ten servings... I don't know about now."

"!!!"

what?

Zhang Yulong woke up immediately, somewhat anxiously: "That won't do! I haven't even properly savored the red wine flavor in this beef yet!"

"Is there any way? Can I get a VIP membership?"

"No, the small business owner's VIP memberships can only be obtained through a monthly lottery, but..."

Xu Kai beckoned to Zhang Yulong and said mysteriously, "I have a plan."

Upon hearing that there was a solution, Zhang Yulong immediately leaned closer to listen.

"any solution?"

Did you see the food festival perks?

"Ok?"

Zhang Yulong glanced at the benefits.

"After making a purchase, you can vote and receive three food reservation vouchers with your vote stub. If you don't make a purchase... you can only receive one food reservation voucher with your vote stub?"

After reading it, he hesitated: "You can only get three cards like this."

"This is not enough."

"I went three times and they were all gone."

Seeing that Zhang Yulong was also getting anxious.

Xu Kai no longer concealed the purpose of his words.

He lowered his voice: "We can pay for tickets, for example, we can buy a reserved ticket for a hundred at the entrance..."

"This price is definitely not expensive."

Before he could finish speaking, Zhang Yulong interrupted him.

"Are you crazy? There are 5,000 people at the food festival. If they know that the reserved coupons can be exchanged for money, then each person can vote for ten stores. Everyone will vote and come to you to exchange their coupons for money. Wouldn't you have to spend 800,000 or 900,000?"

"You're spending hundreds of thousands to support this store? You're just wasting your money."

Although Zhang Yulong's family is wealthy, his generosity is limited to food and drink. With his older brother managing the family company, he doesn't get involved in these matters at all.

Xu Kai, who studied finance and was usually much more generous, couldn't help but sigh when he heard this: "Brother Zhang, you just don't understand."

"?"

"This isn't just throwing money around, this is venture capital."

"Venture capital?"

Zhang Yulong's lips twitched: "Is there any need for venture capital to invest in these coupons?"

"Of course."

He paused, looking at Zhang Yulong's puzzled expression with a mysterious air: "Do you think this dish is delicious?"

"good to eat."

"How's Boss Xu's cooking?"

"extremely."

"How does this store compare to the others?"

"The taste is no worse than the state banquet restaurants I've eaten at, it's just that the service, facilities and environment are not up to par."

As Zhang Yulong spoke, a sudden realization dawned on him. When he turned to look at Xu Kai, he instantly understood.

"what do you mean……"

"Yes, the small business owner's shop will eventually have more and more customers, and this voucher allows you to eat dishes made by the small business owner himself."

Xu Kai's eyes lit up, and when it came to investing, he puffed out his chest and was very confident: "Even if we don't sell it later, but use it to exchange for favors, do you think we'll lose or gain?"

Is it possible to lose money?

It's impossible to lose money.

The only possible scenario where they would lose money is if Xu Zhou's shop suddenly closes down.

When discussing the only possible scenario where he might lose money, Xu Kai was very confident.

“Investing is about investing in people. If you’re going to invest, you should invest in people who are better than me. I don’t think Mr. Xu will let me lose money.”

"Are you in or not? If it weren't for the lack of time today and the upcoming vote, and my fear that the small business owner would lose, I wouldn't be sharing this venture capital opportunity with you."

The more Zhang Yulong thought about it, the more alarmed he became.

Is this investment a loss?

It's definitely worth it!

If Xu Zhou can really upgrade the store's level and make it famous in the future.

These reserved coupons that allow him to cook a dish himself—wouldn't they be the best gifts to give as favors?

Chapter 67 Tomorrow's Theme