Universe Infinite Canteen.

Chapter 701 Return to nature
"This short story is completely different from your previous style, Mr. Qi Yu." The female editor's words made Qi Yu nervous again.

"However," she changed the subject, "Teacher Qi Yu, you are a talented cartoonist who can easily handle various styles. This time you used this kind of children's stick figure drawing format to challenge your limits again."

"Challenge...the limit?"

"I understand. You want to prove that even the most primitive and immature brushstrokes can depict excellent and moving stories. As a cartoonist, you should pay more attention to the story itself rather than other details, especially those showy painting techniques."

The female editor suddenly realized.

"What's that word? Back to basics. Yes, back to basics."

"I... think so? Yes, I do think so." Qi Yu nodded seriously, "This is the point I want to express. The comics industry today is too exaggerated. It's time to clean it up. Otherwise, how can we fight against short videos and win back readers?"

"I fully understand and support your position. In this case, I think there is no need to revise this draft. I can ask the assistant teachers to outline and color it, and then it can be published. This way, we will definitely be able to catch up on the time."

After the female editor finished speaking, she put away her computer and tablet, and bowed solemnly to Qi Yu, saying, "Thank you for your hard work, Teacher Qi Yu."

"Ah, nothing," Qi Yu waved his hand, "You are the one who is most tired, and you have to run around after me. This is what I should do. When I am free, I will treat you to a meal... Hey, we are in the restaurant now. I was so engrossed in painting just now that I forgot everything.

He slapped his head and said, "In that case, why not eat together?"

"No, I have to go back to work. I have received the draft and I need to send it to several assistant teachers quickly." The female editor stood up and said.

"Is that so..." Qi Yu was a little disappointed.

The female editor put on her backpack and walked to the door, then stopped again, "By the way, Mr. Qi Yu, you should be free tomorrow."

"Yes, yes." Qi Yu nodded quickly, with a hint of anticipation in his eyes again.

"Then please start updating next week earlier, and don't put it off until now like this time." The female editor reminded.

"Eh?"

Seeing the female editor push the door and leave, Qi Yu seemed a little disappointed. However, he was not silent for too long, as his stomach soon started to growl.

Qi Yu glanced at the Patek Philippe watch he had just bought on his wrist and realized that it was already half past eight and he hadn't had his meal yet.

Malu then said, "I have already taken the chili con carne tacos back and asked the chef to heat them up. Also, I saw that you were busy before, so I told the kitchen to hold off on the rest of the dishes, and they are now ready.

"Thank you."

Malu quickly brought out the hot chili con carne tacos, followed by a bowl of meatball soup.

Qi Yu only felt that the soup was fragrant, the meatballs were fresh and chewy, and had a strange smell like magma, and the onions, chili peppers and pepper made him appetite.

He ate seven meatballs in one go before putting down the spoon and asking, "What kind of meat is this?"

"Lizard meat."

"Hmm," Qi Yu almost vomited when he heard it, "Why a lizard?"

"You're the one who wants to eat Mexican food. Lizards are on the Mexican diet."

"What? Mexicans eat lizards?" Qi Yu was shocked. "Are you kidding me?"

"If you don't believe me, you can use Baidu on your phone." Malu said, "Why would I lie to you? Lizard meat is also very expensive."

"Even so, it's a bit too much to make lizards into food, although they do taste delicious."

Qi Yu looked at the half-finished bowl of noodle soup in front of him and hesitated. Then he thought of something and asked quickly, "Are there any other strange foods next?"

"Next dish is the Mexican caviar taco."

"Caviar, caviar is good. I remember it was very expensive. I've wanted to try it for a long time." Qi Yu became interested immediately after hearing this.

"Mexican caviar is different from regular caviar in that it is made from ant eggs."

Malu's words made Qi Yugan's face turn pale again, "Ah, ants have eggs?" "Do you think ant colonies are formed by mitosis?"

"No, I mean that thing can be eaten?"

"Mexicans like to eat bugs."

Malu discovered this after researching Mexican cuisine. There happened to be a lot of ant, lizard and scorpion meat in the desktop farm, which were usually difficult to sell. He planned to organize a Mexican Food Week and process these ingredients.

"Ah, is there any normal...food?" Qi Yu swallowed and said.

"Didn't you say you like Mexican food?" Malu raised his eyebrows.

"I've never eaten it before. I've only seen it in books." Qi Yu admitted honestly.

"what book?"

“I Sold Arms in Mexico.”

"Online article."

"Yeah, I used to listen to it all the time when I was driving a taxi, but unfortunately I only listened to the first 1,000 chapters and nothing more. It seemed like it had a bad ending because it always described entertaining subordinates and so on. It made me curious about Mexican food and I wanted to try it, but I never expected it to be so strange.

"Of course, the taste is still very, very good, but I am a relatively old-fashioned person, and emotionally I can't accept this kind of special and novel food."

"Then I'll ask the kitchen to change the menu." Malu snapped his fingers.

"That couldn't be better." Qi Yu breathed a sigh of relief.

Malu then replaced the caviar taco with a pit-roasted lamb taco, and the last dessert served was a fruit tart.

Lao Wang first placed a layer of potatoes, carrots, cucumbers and potato chips on the bottom of the plate, then placed mangoes and sweet potatoes coated with chili and tamarind powder, and then poured hot sauce and lemon juice on them.

A Mexican-style fruit tart was made.

Although this dish is a mixture of sweet and salty, and also has a spicy taste that makes it look quite gloomy, it was saved by Lao Wang's superb cooking skills.

At least Qi Yu ate with gusto. After he finished all the dishes and burped, he looked up and found Malu looking at him thoughtfully.

Qi Yu misunderstood something, and extended his hand generously, "Give it to me."

"Then what's coming."

"My comic book. You're looking at me so eagerly. You probably want my autograph, right?"

Qi Yu wiped his mouth and said, "Your dishes are indeed delicious, and live up to their reputation, although I still think they are a bit expensive."

"Ah, there's no rush for the autograph. Teacher Qi Yu, are you full?"

Qi Yu patted his stomach and said, "I'm full, thank you for the treat."

"Are you satisfied with today's dishes?"

"Satisfied, very satisfied."

"Very good, then we should get to the point."

After the female editor left, Malu had already locked the door of the restaurant. He winked at Ma Youyou, who then went to lower the curtains.

Qi Yu still looked completely clueless, "Business, what business?"

"About how you became a cartoonist."

(End of this chapter)