While Qin Yue was savoring the Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth, Qin Yao, who had also regained her composure, picked up a spoon and took a sip of the soup. As soon as the liquid touched her lips, her eyes sparkled with delight.
She had never experienced such a clear and exquisite flavor.
Is this the taste of Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth? As the delightful taste slowly spread in her mouth, Qin Yue felt as if her Spirit was being cleansed. She felt like she was about to ascend to a heavenly realm.
Was this delicious soup worth a thousand Gold Coins?
Qin Yao quickly found her answer.
...
The two women ate their meal in silence, and even after they finished their other dishes, the refreshing and savory flavor of the Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth lingered in their mouths. This kind of deliciousness was truly astonishing.
After placing the bowls and chopsticks into the dishwasher and tidying up the chairs, Qin Yao went upstairs while Qin Yue took a deep breath and walked straight to the front door, opening it.
She knew that today's new dishes would add to the legendary status of their already renowned restaurant.
As the restaurant doors opened, Tang Qianqiu and Cao Rang quickly entered. As soon as Tang Qianqiu stepped inside, his gaze fell directly on the menu board. He paused for a moment at the two newly added items, then smiled, "I'll have a portion of the Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth and a portion of the Fish Belly Stuffed with Lamb."
Saying this, Tang Qianqiu leisurely walked to a table by the window and sat down. On the other side, Cao Rang chuckled and said, "I'll have the same, a portion of Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth and a portion of the Fish Belly Stuffed with Lamb."
After ordering, he also walked over to Tang Qianqiu's table and sat opposite him.
Following them was the Star Remnant Douluo, who had been listening closely to the movements of the two titled Douluo. Noticing the exorbitant prices on the menu board, particularly the two dishes Tang Qianqiu and Cao Rang ordered that cost a thousand Gold Coins each, he found it absurd.
However, he didn't say anything at the moment. Mimicking the others, he looked at Qin Yue with a slightly authoritative gaze and ordered, "One Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth and one Fish Belly Stuffed with Lamb."
After a moment of hesitation, he chose a table next to Tang Qianqiu and Cao Rang.
Those two seemed familiar with the place, having likely visited many times. Following their lead seemed a safe bet.
After him, the Tyrant Blade Douluo also laughed and said, "Since they all ordered the same, I'll have the same too. One Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth and one Fish Belly Stuffed with Lamb."
He wanted to see what these dishes were all about.
Star Remnant Douluo looked expressionlessly at the Tyrant Blade Douluo, who had conveniently chosen the seat opposite him.
"What's with the look? Don't you want to get closer?" Tyrant Blade Douluo said, noticing Star Remnant Douluo's reluctance.
Like hell I do...
Star Remnant Douluo silently cursed, forcing a smile, "No, not at all."
After this, he resolved to train harder. It was unbearable to lack strength.
At this moment, Star Remnant Douluo made a silent vow.
Qin Yue could barely hide her surprise. She had thought that these two dishes were so expensive that there might not be many customers willing to try them on their first release. But now, with four customers ordering both dishes simultaneously, they had already made 8.000 Gold Coins in just a few minutes.
This was unbelievable.
However, it turned out that these four were exceptions. Subsequent customers, while amazed at the high prices, were reluctant to try the new dishes.
Editor Mu Liufeng also came to Small Shop for lunch that day. He originally planned to continue having hot pot on the second floor.
The hot pot, with its various ingredients, different broths, and diverse dipping sauces, offered endless combinations that he had not yet fully explored. Naturally, he was reluctant to switch.
But upon noticing the two new dishes, he suddenly changed his mind.
Mu Liufeng decided to have lunch on the first floor today.
In truth, he was somewhat angry.
He knew that many restaurants, after being featured in a Food Critique Magazine, would see their business improve significantly, sometimes even reversing a downward trend.
Some restaurants would take advantage of this boost in reputation to raise their prices, seeking excessive profits. Due to the credibility of the reviews, customers would still be willing to pay these inflated prices.
Such behavior was detrimental to the reputation of the Food Critique Magazine, something Mu Liufeng strongly disliked. However, as the Chief Editor of a culinary magazine, he had yet to find a way to prevent this and could only turn a blind eye to such practices.
But Small Shop was different.
To him, this restaurant was a beacon of culinary purity. He had always believed the owner was a chef dedicated to the art of cooking, not a businessman driven by profit.
However, the prices of the two new dishes were nearly ten times higher than usual, making him question his beliefs.
Was the owner truly a chef devoted to the culinary arts?
Why were these new dishes priced so exorbitantly?
Although Mu Liufeng could afford the two thousand Gold Coins, he didn't order right away. Instead, he observed quietly.
Earlier, four customers had ordered the Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth and the Fish Belly Stuffed with Lamb. He wanted to see what was so special about these dishes that warranted such high prices.
If the owner of Small Shop was indeed hiking up prices for profit...
Mu Liufeng's eyes darkened.
He resolved that if this was the case, Small Shop would not be featured in the next issue of the Food Critique Magazine!
...
Qi Han, unaware of Mu Liufeng's thoughts, was busy preparing ingredients in the kitchen.
He was surprised by the four orders of Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth. He had expected only regulars like Cao Rang and Tang Qianqiu to choose this dish, not realizing two other customers had also ordered it.
Who were these two people?
Qi Han pondered for a moment before dismissing the thought.
Better to focus on cooking.
In the dining area, Cao Rang and Tang Qianqiu were having a casual conversation. Somehow, their discussion turned to the Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth.
"Sect Master Tang, what do you think this Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth is?" Cao Rang glanced at the menu board curiously.
The name seemed straightforward enough.
It's like soup.
As for cabbage?
It was just a common vegetable.
Together, could they really be worth a thousand Gold Coins?
Obviously not.
Therefore, the dish must have some hidden secret. But what could it be?
Tang Qianqiu shook his head. Even with his experience, he was puzzled.
"I can't guess. But I suppose it's a soup?"
Their speculation didn't last long as Qin Yue soon arrived at their table.
"This is the Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth you ordered, please enjoy!"
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