A farming master in Stardew Valley

Chapter 916: Cooking Spirit
The arrival of Lyon and his four companions was not surprising to the group that had joined the beach one after another.

But in terms of attention, it is extremely high.

After all, there was no ugly person in their team of one man and three women, and although Leon didn't know many people in the town, many people knew him.

In addition, there is Sophia, the daughter of Pierre's grocery store, who manages the huge vineyard in an orderly manner single-handedly. They are all well-known townspeople in the town. Add to that the unfamiliar but charming Camilla, and this team has a very high eye-catching index in Pelican Town.

Of course, everyone just glanced at each other a few more times, smiled kindly and nodded as a greeting, but it didn't reach the point where they had to come over and talk to each other or flatter each other.

Leon also smiled in response to all the townspeople who expressed goodwill in his sight, and then walked towards the center of the beach.

The beach is very lively at this moment, and a large number of carpets woven from thick leaves the size of cattail fans cover half of the beach.

A speaker is placed in the center of the leaf carpet on the west side of the beach, playing a passionate symphony. Some energetic men, women, old and young walk barefoot on the leaf carpet and twist their bodies to the rhythm of the music. There is no unified dance posture, but it is not messy.

The place in the middle of the beach is different. In the center is a large wooden tub that is two meters high and more than four meters wide, similar to a bathtub. Three long tables are placed on the three inverted leaf carpets on the left and right sides, five meters apart. The tables are filled with various delicacies and clean sets of tableware.

Even with the salty and humid sea breeze, it still couldn't conceal the aroma of these foods.

Many people from Pelican Town gathered around these three tables, chatting and enjoying the food.

Gus, the famous chef of Pelican Town, set up an open-air kitchen at the bottom, constantly cooking fresh food to fill the empty spaces on the tables left by the people of Pelican Town. There were also some people around helping out, and it looked very lively.

"It seems like Gus is always the busiest during every holiday."

Because there were a lot of people over there, Leon didn't go over to disturb Gus's work. But Abigail couldn't help but sigh when she saw this scene.

"Uncle Gus loves cooking, and this is a task he took on on his own initiative. He said that a chef's responsibility is to ensure that the food is presented to the guests in the best possible way. Appreciating the guests' satisfied smiles and listening to their praises is the best reward for a chef." Sophia began to explain to Gus.

"Then how do we calculate the cost of ingredients and labor?"

Lyon looked around to see where to spend money to buy meal tickets, but found that there was no such arrangement around. Gus's place was just an open-air kitchen. Apart from kitchen utensils and ingredients, there was nothing else related to the kitchen.

"Don't worry, Leon. These ingredients are provided by everyone in Pelican Town. There's no money involved. After all, this is a Hawaiian party, one of Pelican Town's oldest festivals and anniversaries. In order to pursue the spirit of sharing of our ancestors, food is shared free of charge every year. This is also one of our traditions.

As for Gus's salary, I actually offered him 500G, but he refused. Perhaps you could persuade him to accept this compensation?"

After Lewis noticed Leon's appearance, he rushed over immediately. After hearing Leon's words, he smiled and gave an answer.

"Given Gut's personality, I can't persuade him, and he enjoys it, so let it be." Leon shrugged to express his helplessness.

Lewis's smile brightened when he heard this. He pointed to the table beside him and encouraged Leon: "Yes, Gus is enjoying this state and saving me some money, so don't let his efforts go to waste. Go and eat your fill."

Leon glanced at the three girls around him and signaled them with his eyes to relax, but the three of them shook their heads naturally. Leon could only turn to Lewis and explain. "I came here after breakfast, so I'm not that hungry. Wait a minute. By the way, has the governor arrived?"

"It's on the way and should be here soon. After all, the governor never misses the Hawaiian party every year. By the way, did you bring the ingredients? If so, remember to add them to the potluck soup." Lewis reminded.

Leon nodded, then looked at the large wooden vat in the center.

Mani was standing on a chair, holding an extra-long spoon, stirring the jar from time to time. Judging from the sweat on her forehead, she had obviously been busy for quite some time.

"I'll be back soon. You can go enjoy the festival now."

After Leon said something to the three girls, he walked towards Baile Tang.

As soon as he got close to the boiling Baile soup, an indescribable yet very tempting fragrance could not wait to penetrate into Leon's nostrils, making Leon swallow his saliva.

"Hey, Leon, let me see what good stuff you brought."

Mani, who had just finished stirring the Baile soup, was wiping her sweat. Seeing Leon approaching, she immediately greeted him warmly.

"High-quality cauliflower, there should be no problem." Lyon took out high-quality cauliflower from the system backpack and asked while holding it in his hand.

"Of course, throw it in." Mani nodded and then prompted.

"Don't you need to deal with it and clean it?" Lyon was stunned when he heard that.

"Of course not, it's a tradition, and your cauliflower isn't dirty, is it?" Mani asked back with a smile.

"Okay, I'll listen to you." Leon no longer hesitated, picked up the high-quality cauliflower, and threw it in. There was a splashing sound as it entered the water, but no excess soup splashed.

He didn't know if it was an illusion, but Leon smelled the strange fragrance coming from the Baile soup becoming stronger.

"By the way, I have a portion of high-quality melon brought by a friend who was invited to visit. Can we just throw it in there too?"

After putting in the high-quality cauliflower, Leon took out the high-quality melon prepared for Camilla and asked Marnie.

After all, we wanted to make Camilla's presence felt, so we contributed some ingredients for the potluck soup, which would also allow her to quickly integrate into the festive atmosphere.

"No, Leon, each person can only contribute one ingredient. This is tradition. If you are preparing this for your friend, you have to let her do it herself." Mani shook her head and explained seriously.

"Besides the various ingredients, Baile Tang also contains a spirit of selfless dedication. Your unique spirit has been integrated into the soup along with the broccoli. If there is any more, it will affect the final taste of Baile Tang."

(End of this chapter)