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

Seeing that it was getting late, Chao Ke simply gave up his plan to go to Wanmin Hall and decided to take advantage of the day to get the few remaining recipes in Liyue Harbor.

First, there are the two closest to me: [Liuli Pavilion] and [Xinyue Pavilion].

Although the two companies produced a small number of recipes, they still combined to produce six, which is a considerable amount.

It seemed that fate was also on Chao Ke's side, as the two female servants on duty at the two houses were the same ones from the game.

The colorful glasswork of the [Liuli Pavilion] restaurant and the sparse moonlight of the [Xinyuexuan] restaurant.

Chao Ke first tried to communicate with the two women, hoping to bypass the restaurant and get the recipe directly from them.

After all, what Chao Ke wanted was not the version served in the restaurant kitchen, but rather their understanding of the dishes.

However, the trip did not go smoothly. Both Li Cai and Yue Shu explicitly rejected Chao Ke's request.

"Oh dear, this is troublesome."

That makes sense. Liyue is a country that highly values ​​contracts, and Li Cai and Yue Shu, as waiters in a high-end restaurant, must have an excellent work ethic.

Unlike Sangnetti of the Grand Fontaine de Bois, who revealed everything after a bit of coercion and enticement.

Helpless, Chao Ke could only ask the two young ladies to contact the person in charge of the restaurant to discuss the menu issue.

In the end, the two people who came were not the restaurant owners, but the restaurant managers.

After expressing their demands, both of them shook their heads, saying with a hint of arrogance that the matter was unrealistic and that the restaurant's recipes would not be easily shared.

Chao Ke sighed, then revealed his identity as a high-ranking member of the Fools' Clique.

The two managers immediately became serious and humble. They changed their tone and said that it was not unrealistic, but it was not easy to do and they might need to consult with their superiors.

Helpless, Chao Ke took out two more checks for ten million Mora from his pocket and quietly slipped them into the pockets of the two men.

The two managers glanced at the amount on the check, their expressions becoming somewhat obsequious. They then changed their tone, indicating that the matter was easily resolved, and instructed their respective restaurant waitresses to begin writing down the menu on the spot.

They also invited Chao Ke upstairs for lunch.

Chao Ke's lips twitched. Well, Li Yue is still the same old Li Yue, too classic.

He patted the two of them on the shoulder and said to Ke.

"I still prefer your initial rebellious attitude. Try to get back to your old ways."

Chapter 93 A Corner of the Liyue Business World [Bonus Chapter]

[Bonus chapter added to improve the rating from 7.1 to 7.2]

[Liuli Pavilion] Second floor private room.

"You specially arranged a table for me, isn't that a bit much? I heard that your restaurant's seats are quite popular."

"No problem at all, no problem at all. It is my great pleasure to have dinner with Mr. Chao Ke."

Chao Ke smiled but remained silent.

The Fools' strength can make these two talk, but they can't get the recipe.

A hefty sum of Mora might get you the recipe, but it won't get you to talk to those two properly. You'd probably have to beg on your knees to get it.

Only the combined strength of the Fools, along with a substantial amount of Mora, could allow them to take the recipe while standing still.

"May I ask, Mr. Chao Ke, which high-ranking member of the Fools' Clique?"

"I am from the Fontaine branch."

"Disrespect, disrespect."

As the conversation flowed and the two managers offered their deliberate flattery, the atmosphere among the three became quite pleasant.

During the meal, Chao Ke asked the two managers a question with a hint of curiosity.

“I have heard of the rules of your [Liuli Pavilion] and [Xinyue Pavilion].

"We only serve a few tables of guests during fixed time slots each day. If you want to dine in, you have to make a reservation several months in advance. The key point is that even dignitaries are not allowed to cut in line."

"Aren't there any high-ranking officials or nobles who use their influence to forcefully cut in line?"

Chao Ke asked this question because he couldn't see either of these managers as the type of people who would stick to the rules.

The two managers exchanged a glance and then burst into laughter simultaneously.

"Haha, Mr. Chao Ke, you don't live in Liyue often, so it seems you don't quite understand some of the intricacies of the place."

Then the manager of [New Moon Pavilion] told Chao Ke how the two restaurants "adhered to the rules".

"In our Liyue Harbor, everyone loves to eat, and the nobles and dignitaries are no exception."

"Take Feiyun Chamber of Commerce for example, and that Lord Ningguang, they both employ a group of private chefs. Their skills are no worse than the chefs in our restaurant."

"A big shot like him wouldn't openly break the rules among the people of Liyue Harbor just for a moment of verbal sparring."

The owner of 【Liuli Pavilion】took a sip of tea and began to replenish his cup.

“Mr. Chao Ke, you may not know this, but both our [Liuli Pavilion] and their [Xinyue Pavilion] have reached their capacity for chefs.”

"If any high-ranking official or nobleman specifically requests to taste the flavors of our restaurant, our kitchen can quickly assemble a team to go to the gentleman's residence and prepare the food by hand."

"No matter how good our restaurant's service is, it can't compare to the servants in those gentlemen's mansions. They eat at home much more comfortably than they would here."

"A sufficient number of chefs also ensures that even if a group of people are transferred away, the restaurant's operation will not be affected."

"Clap clap clap."

Chao Ke clapped, "Brilliant, truly brilliant!"

"What if some high-ranking officials or dignitaries insist on dining at the restaurant? As far as I know, there are some gourmets in Liyue Harbor who are willing to enjoy this kind of ambiance."

The manager of 【New Moon Pavilion】smirked intriguingly.

"Then may I ask Mr. Chao Ke, where are we having our meal now?"

Chao Ke was taken aback and was about to answer "Liuli Pavilion," but then he glanced at the moon dishes on the table and didn't know how to answer for a moment.

In a daze, Chao Ke realized something, "So this is how it's solved..."

"That's right, this private room, although it's on the second floor of the [Liuli Pavilion], isn't the [Liuli Pavilion]! Look, there are still moon dishes on this table!"

"From the chefs to the waiters, even the interior design and the land itself, everything belongs to [Liuli Pavilion]."

"But the wonderful thing is that it's not under the jurisdiction of [Liuli Pavilion], it's been rented out by our boss for a long term."

"Therefore, bringing guests here to eat is not considered breaking the rules."

"Of course, not only our [Liuli Pavilion], but also the second floor of [Xinyue Pavilion] over there has such a room."

Chao Ke was convinced.

Liyue Harbor truly lives up to its reputation as a city teeming with merchants; anyone who manages to make a name for themselves here is no ordinary person.

As the gathering drew to a close, two female attendants from [Liuli Pavilion] and [Xinyue Pavilion], Li Cai and Yue Shu, also came up.

"Mr. Chao Ke, this is the recipe you asked me to write: [Yangang Three Delicacies], [Fried Double Crispy Dishes], [Dry Pot Cured Pork], and [Braised Meatballs]. Please take a look."

Li Cai was the first to come up. After I took the recipe from her, the system also gave me a notification.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained the recipe for "Yan Gang Three Delicacies"]

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained the recipe - Fried Double Crispy]

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained the recipe for Dry Pot Cured Pork]

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained the recipe for Braised Pork Meatballs]

After handing over the recipe, Li Cai saw that Chao Ke had no problems, bowed slightly, and took her leave.

Yue Shu, who was standing to the side, also came up.

"Mr. Chao Ke, this is the recipe you asked me to write: [Stir-fried Fish River] and [Bright Moon Egg]. Please take a look."

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained the recipe - Stir-fried River Fish]

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained the recipe for Moon Egg]

[Number of recipes unlocked in the Food Encyclopedia: 61]

After letting out a satisfied burp, Chao Ke leisurely walked out of the [Liuli Pavilion].

The meal was quite enjoyable. But the biggest takeaway was a glimpse into the true commercial society of Liyue.

It's pretty much the same as what Chao Ke experienced in his previous life.

There's nothing new under the sun, really.

Walk along the street of "Feiyunpo" towards "Chihuyan".

Passing by the [Wanmintang] restaurant, I was surprised to find that Master Mao's business was quite good today, with many people sitting at the tables.

Chao Ke didn't go up to bother him, but continued walking forward.

His target is Xiaoyu from the Liyue General Affairs Department.

After all, there are three recipes to be discovered within her.

On his way to find Xiaoyu, Chao Ke passed by the blacksmith shop of [Hanfeng Ironware].

The clanging sound of hammering made Chao Ke stop and watch for a while.

At this time, the person in charge of [Hanfeng Ironware] was still the old shop owner, Hanfeng.

He's still quite healthy and can handle heavy metal, unlike in the story where he's retired to Qingce Manor.

Han Feng brandished his hammer and said to his son beside him, "Kid, watch closely. This way of blasting pyrite will produce better results."

"And these rare ores are quite common. Watch how your old man handles them, so you don't panic when you're in charge later..."

Perhaps sensing that his body was rapidly declining, Han Feng began to teach his son very carefully, wanting to pass on all the experience he had accumulated over half a lifetime.

After watching for a while, Chao Ke left.

After all, business was more important. With the three recipes in Xiaoyu's hands in hand, the recipe collection plan in Liyue Harbor was finally put to rest.

Chapter 94 Light Rain

Liyue General Affairs Department, Resource Management Division.