I've been possessed by a culinary genius, and I've turned Shaxian snacks into a rip-off!

From the moment Li Zhibai stepped into the Lotus Breeze and Drizzle shop, he felt that the atmosphere was a bit strange.

Every staff member in the store would instinctively take a second look at him when they saw him.

He didn't think much of it, assuming it was because he was exceptionally handsome that he attracted so much attention, and he was used to it.

Li Zhibai sat down, picked up the menu and flipped through it. He quickly found the dish "Premium Jade Fat Vegetarian Braised Pork" in the new product recommendation section.

He ordered a vegetarian braised pork and a bowl of rice, nothing more.

Today's goal is to find inspiration and study how others make vegetarian meat. If I can also get a free meal while I'm at it, that would be even better.

If not, then forget it. I've already gotten two freebies, so I should be content.

Twenty minutes later.

Chef Fang Guoping personally carried a tray towards him. On the tray was a dish of vegetarian braised pork that looked incredibly realistic, accompanied by a small bowl of white rice, a plate of appetizer kimchi, and a cup of tea.

"This is our new dish, Braised Pork Belly with Jade Fat. Please enjoy."

After serving the dishes, he took two steps back and stood behind Li Zhibai.

They didn't leave.

Just standing there.

Seeing that he still hadn't left, Li Zhibai couldn't help but turn back and look at him: "Master Fang, are you hungry? Why don't you sit down and eat with us?"

"No need, I'll just watch you eat."

"I feel a little uncomfortable with you looking at me like that."

"It's okay, I'm not tired."

Li Zhibai: "..."

Password, who asked if you were tired?

Are all the head chefs at your high-end restaurants this idle? They don't have to cook in the kitchen; they just come out and watch the customers eat.

What's wrong with you!

After mentally complaining, Li Zhibai picked up his chopsticks and prepared to eat a piece of braised pork.

The moment he extended his chopsticks, he could clearly feel the eyes behind him following his movements.

Li Zhibai put away his chopsticks, and Chef Fang's gaze returned to his face.

Li Zhibai picked up his chopsticks again, and Chef Fang's eyes followed them once more.

He put it down and looked back.

He picked it up, his gaze sweeping over it.

Put it down, then go back.

Pick it up and go.

back.

Walk.....

Li Zhibai turned around abruptly, staring intently at his face, trying to discern something from it.

Chef Fang remained unfazed and even gave him a smile.

"Master Fang, do you have a problem with me?"

"no."

"Then why are you staring at me?"

"I'm studying."

"Mr. Li's advice last time was invaluable and I benefited greatly from it. Today, I would like to observe Mr. Li's tasting process up close and see if I can learn anything more."

Li Zhibai: "......."

Could it be that Chef Fang regrets paying for his meal last time and wants to ask him for the money back?

Is it really that serious?

Besides, you offered to pay for it yourself, it wasn't him who suggested it.

Never mind, let's eat first.

Li Zhibai picked up his chopsticks again, took a piece of vegetarian braised pork, and slowly put it into his mouth.

To be honest, this vegetarian braised pork is really well made.

The winter melon is deep-fried to set its shape, with a slightly browned outer skin that mimics the shape of pork belly. Then it is simmered over low heat to absorb the sauce, resulting in a soft, juicy texture that is about 70-80% similar to real braised pork.

The seasoning also showcased Chef Fang's expertise, with a rich, savory sauce that was perfectly balanced between sweet and salty, and the sauce was reduced beautifully.

However, in his opinion, who was used to eating his own divine braised pork, this dish could only be rated as slightly over 80%, and the difference compared to real braised pork was still quite obvious.

Not long after, Li Zhibai finished eating and immediately called out to the waiter:

"Waiter, the bill, please!"

"Sir, that's 219 yuan in total!"

Li Zhibai couldn't help but grin when he saw the price. This was more expensive than real meat, and most importantly, it didn't taste as good as real meat.

Chef Fang was clearly surprised to see Li Zhibai take out his phone to pay.

So you're going to pay so readily? No more reviews? No more complaints? No more cancellations?

This is a bit unusual!

"Um, don't you want to say anything?" Fang Guoping couldn't help but ask.

Li Zhibai shook his head: "I'm afraid I'd better not say anything, so as not to upset you and make you angry again."

The more he said that, the more excited Chef Fang became, wanting to hear what faults he could find.

"I'm not angry, you tell me."

"If a chef can't even handle this much criticism, what kind of chef can he be? Say whatever you want!" No matter what fault this kid finds, I'm determined not to give him a free meal today.

"Are you really not angry?"

"I'm really not angry, say whatever you want."

"Then I'll really tell you."

"you say!"

Can I return the food?

Fang Guoping's face instantly darkened.

No, I stood there for ages waiting for your insightful critique, and all you said was, "Can I return the dish?"

Seeing that his expression was off, Li Zhibai quickly said, "I was just joking. Never mind, I'll just pay."

As he scanned the QR code, he muttered under his breath, "Sigh, people these days are so sensitive. They said they wouldn't get angry, and their faces darkened the moment they said they would. This dish isn't even as good as what I make myself."

Fang Guoping suddenly looked up when he heard him muttering something.

"What did you say? You said my cooking isn't as good as yours, who makes Shaxian snacks?"

"What arrogance!"

As a chef who has won a regional gold medal, Fang Guoping is very confident in his culinary skills.

This Shaxian restaurant owner actually said his skills weren't as good as his? What a joke!

........

More than an hour later.

Li Zhibai stepped out of the gate in the gentle breeze and fine rain, feeling refreshed and radiant with joy.

He took out his phone, opened his WeChat Wallet, and glanced at his balance.

It cost two thousand yuan more than when I came.

"Wow, this store has such great service! They not only gave us a free meal but also gave us money."

"This makes me feel embarrassed."

.........

Meanwhile, in the kitchen, a gentle breeze and light rain mingled.

Fang Guoping stood in front of the stove, with two pieces of braised pork on the plate in front of him.

He picked up his chopsticks again, took a piece of braised pork, put it in his mouth, closed his eyes, and savored it carefully.

After opening his eyes, he fell silent again.

He really just said it offhand; it was just something he said in anger.

As a chef who has won a gold medal, how could he possibly think that his dishes are inferior to those of a Shaxian snack shop owner?

As a result, he not only waived the bill for the third time, but also paid the person out of his own pocket two thousand yuan.

Fang Guoping stared at the last piece of braised pork on the plate in silence for a long time before finally taking out his phone, finding Su Su's WeChat, and making a voice call.

"Hey, Mr. Su."

"Master Fang, is there something you need?"

"I wanted to ask you, what's the exact address of the Shaxian snack shop owner who ate at my shop with you last time, and what time does he open...?"