[Genshin Impact]: I can become stronger by cooking.

Judging from Chao Ke's clear and systematic plan, it's highly likely that he really wants to open a restaurant.

Donatello breathed a sigh of relief, having gotten the shop's usage plan from Chao Ke, thus completing his task for the day.

During his conversation with Donatello, Chao Ke kept glancing at his older sister's location in front of him.

My older sister seemed to be chatting with Navelette and Carles, but the environment inside the venue was too noisy, and with Donatello constantly talking, Chao Ke couldn't hear what they were saying.

After some more awkward conversation with Donatello, the lights in the venue suddenly dimmed, reminding everyone that the drama was about to begin.

The previously noisy atmosphere in the venue quickly subsided, as people in Fontainebleau are very conscious of observing proper etiquette when watching theatrical performances.

As soft background music begins to play, the characters in the play start to appear one by one.

Finally, as a spotlight shone on, all eyes in the room were drawn to this spot.

Everyone understood that the person about to appear was none other than Queen Furna, the Queen of the Waters, the Directions, the Peoples, and the Laws.

Under the expectant gaze of the crowd, Funina, with exquisite makeup and props, made her way onto the stage with dance steps.

In this play, she plays the role of a snow woman.

Funina's already flawless skin, coupled with her pure white attire, made her appear even more holy and pure.

The girl's slender and fair legs were intertwined, and who knows what mysterious scene they contained.

Actually, there is a rather interesting tradition in the Opikley Opera House.

Many classic musicals that have been passed down from ancient times to the present day are performed from time to time at the Opizley Theatre.

The important roles in the drama were played by the most popular actors at the time.

Before the performance, there is a lottery-like segment where the troupe extends an invitation to Funina. If she is in a good mood that day, she will accept, thus creating a stage performance featuring both a human and a deity.

If successful, the day of the performance will become a festival in Fontainebleau, and even if all standing tickets at the Opizke Opera are sold out, it will still be far from enough to satisfy the audience's enthusiasm...

When I entered the venue, I heard many people outside complaining about why there were no standing tickets for this performance, as they also wanted to see Lady Funina perform.

To be fair, the fact that Funina's plays have won the hearts of the people of Fontainebleau shows that she is truly talented.

Speaking of her voice alone, it is sometimes melodious and sometimes high-pitched. When she is narrating, it is like a babbling brook, and when she is high-pitched, it is like a surging torrent.

What's even more remarkable is that the Opicclay Opera House has no amplification equipment, and Furness captivated the entire audience with her raw, natural voice.

The hardships involved are beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

Watching Funina, who was completely absorbed in her performance, Chao Ke's heart was also touched.

Perhaps only at this moment could she leave the seat of the water god and catch her breath.

Chao Ke's fingers tapped unconsciously on the seat, while a thousand thoughts swirled in his mind.

"Should we approach Funina too soon...?"

Chao Ke liked Fu Fu quite a bit in his previous life. Heaven gave him the opportunity to get to know her properly, so it would be a real shame not to take the time to get to know her properly.

After thinking for a long time, Chao Ke sighed and gave up the idea of ​​getting close to Funina.

Chao Ke was quite cautious in his dealings with important figures who could drive the plot forward.

For example, there's the Ice Queen that Chao Ke deliberately avoids, and the Winter Executors who rank higher.

He knows his own situation. In the Teyvat continent, Chao Ke's identity should be similar to that of an Arriver.

However, unlike the other visitors, he had neither strength nor background, making him the easiest target to manipulate.

Even without going far ahead, if our own side's "Doctor" Dotore were to discover his identity as a visitor from another world, he would probably tie him to the dissection table on the spot and dissect him meticulously.

Moreover, there are quite a few beings on Teyvat who can observe fate, such as those from the Witches' Guild.

I might not even get their attention if I just pluck a few strings of fate, but if I were to drastically change the predetermined course of fate, I'm afraid there would be big problems.

"call...."

The operation of the restaurant needs to be put on the agenda as soon as possible.

Chapter 16 Restaurant Opening Preparations and Chef Level Breakthrough

After the play, my older sister, as a representative of the Winter Kingdom, attended a luncheon hosted by Navelette.

Chao Ke didn't particularly like banquets with such a strong political overtone, so he made up an excuse and left his seat early.

Strolling along the cobblestone streets of Fontainebleau, Chao Ke pondered his next move.

In any case, improving one's strength is the top priority, and obtaining Food Spirit Power inevitably involves a large amount of cooking ingredients.

Therefore, the right approach is to open the restaurant as early as possible so that the act of cooking can continue.

Once the direction was determined, the next step was to take action.

First, there's the issue of naming the restaurant.

Question: What should a restaurant with a recipe based on Kaifeng cuisine be called?

Of course it's McDonald's... just kidding!

Chao Ke considered many options for the restaurant's name, and finally settled on "Jia Zi Wei" (佳滋味).

"Delicious taste" has multiple meanings.

First, the literal meaning: "It tastes very good."

Secondly, there are its two homophones, "home flavor" and "taste of home".

The "home" in "home flavor" refers to a home with a fireplace, and Chao Ke and his older sister share the same philosophy.

What Chao Ke wanted to do was to create a haven for the children of the Fireplace House in the fast food restaurant setting.

The "home" in "the taste of home" refers to Earth...

The Crispy Pork Burger, a classic dish from Kaifeng cuisine on Earth, is perhaps the only item on the Teyvat continent that can embody the sentiments of the Chaokes family.

...

Once the restaurant's name was resolved, everything else was minor.

Chao Ke first went to the Bufati Mansion and assigned some tasks to the children, such as contacting the Fengda supplier to order restaurant display boards and print advertising leaflets.

With the generous funds provided by his older sister, Chao Ke could also try launching a massive advertising campaign.

After resolving these trivial matters, Chao Ke summoned Fimini's mother, Louise, and led her into the restaurant's kitchen.

What Chao Ke needed to do was to teach her the hamburger-making process so that the restaurant could operate independently even without him.

Perhaps it was because of the excellent teaching she received, or perhaps it was because Louise was doing her best to learn in order to repay the kindness she had received; in any case, Louise's learning progress was quite gratifying.

After just one afternoon of training, Louise was able to independently make the Crispy Hamburger with the help of cutlery.

Although Louise's Crispy Hamburger has received relatively low ratings, as seen in the following examples.

【The Strange Crispy Pork Knuckle Burger】

[Rating: 32 points]

[Review: The hamburger buns were overcooked and had a burnt taste. The chicken thighs were undermarinated and too bland. Too much sauce completely overpowered the flavors of the other ingredients.]

...

【The Strange Crispy Pork Knuckle Burger】

[Rating: 46 points]

[Review: The hamburger buns were not neatly arranged, affecting the appearance. The chicken thigh cuts were too thin and coated with too much flour, making them taste like bread sandwiched with fried dough.]

...

Crispy Pork Leg Burger

[Rating: 56 points]

[Review: A very average dish. The bread dough was baked for too long, affecting the appearance. The chicken legs were marinated for a slightly longer time, resulting in a slightly strong flavor.]

...

But overall there has been progress. After all, hamburgers are relatively easy to make with the help of kitchen utensils.

Unlike Liyue cuisine, which requires a chef's knife skills and control of heat, it cannot be learned quickly.

Louise looked at the hamburgers the two of them had made and felt a little discouraged. Even though Chao Ke had taught her every step of the process in great detail, the quality of her hamburgers just couldn't compare to Chao Ke's.

Not only does it take longer, but quality control is also extremely unstable.

But Louise wasn't a little girl anymore; she wasn't shy or affected. As a mother, she knew that doing her job well was the most important thing.

If you don't understand something, ask Chao Ke for help. If you can't do something well, ask Chao Ke to demonstrate it for you step by step.

Louise made rapid progress thanks to her excellent learning attitude.

In the midst of the busyness, the afternoon passed quickly.

Looking at the finished hamburgers piled high with insulation, Chao Ke couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment.

After making these hamburgers, Chao Ke gained a total of 4690 Food Spirit Power.

Of these, 4480 points were earned by Chao Ke himself from making hamburgers, while the remaining 210 points of Food Spirit Power were provided by his kitchen helper, Louise. (When the kitchen helper prepares a dish that the host has mastered, the host will receive 20% of the Food Spirit Power.)

Although it doesn't seem like much now, it's estimated to be a considerable amount once Louise's production quality improves.

Chao Ke sifted through the hamburgers, keeping those below the "ordinary" quality and sending the better ones to the Bufati Mansion's dining hall for the children to enjoy.

Instead of throwing away the poor-quality hamburgers, Chao Ke simply wrapped them in insulating material and placed them at the store entrance.

A small wooden sign was placed next to it, which read, "Defective products today, free to take."

After delivering the hamburgers to the children, Chao Ke let Ms. Louise go home so she could spend time with Fimini.

Chao Ke then returned to the restaurant's kitchen.

The Food Spirit Power in the system has now accumulated to 4702 points, which is not far from the 5000 Food Spirit Power required to break through to the Apprentice level.

Chao Ke plans to make the most of his current cooking level today.

Kneading the dough, letting it rest, marinating the chicken legs... all the operations were completed smoothly and seamlessly.

Chao Ke put in his utmost effort into making this hamburger, striving to perfect every step of the process.

Clearly, the final work did not disappoint Chao Ke's efforts.