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

Su Su didn't say anything in the end and changed the subject.

"Master, there's news about the eggs."

"Really?" Li Zhibai immediately perked up.

"I contacted several free-range chicken farms and told them that I only wanted the first batch of eggs, as many as they could get. They have already arranged for people to keep an eye on the hens laying eggs. Two of them said they would have results in the next couple of days, and the next batch should be around thirty or forty eggs."

"Thirty or forty pieces is not bad."

"Yes, but it's not cheap."

"Money is no object, I'll take as much as you have!"

Thirty or forty golden eggs can be used to make thirty or forty Mo Liu Chao Hui eggs. Each egg sells for 3999 yuan, so thirty or forty eggs would generate sales of 15 yuan or more.

Furthermore, the system requires selling 100 Gourmet Hearts to unlock the next reward. These 30 to 40 are just the first batch; we need to continue finding suppliers later.

But anyway, at least the shortage isn't so bad anymore, which has relieved the immediate crisis.

As for how to sell these eggs, he had already figured it out. The first batch of eggs he made would be sold to Grandpa Huo.

After finishing her meal, Su Su said goodbye to them and left to go back to her shop, as she was very busy there.

Li Zhibai returned to the kitchen to continue preparing meals, while Ke Yi and Ding Ling went out onto the street to solicit customers.

As noon approached, the shop gradually became busy again.

The boy named A-Che has come again.

Just like yesterday, they didn't say hello at all and started working as soon as they entered the door.

Koy was already used to it, and even took the initiative to hand him an apron: "Here, tie it on, so you don't get your clothes dirty."

Ah Che took the apron, tied it on, and continued working silently.

Li Zhibai couldn't figure out what this kid was up to. Logically speaking, he had already helped him once yesterday, so the favor had been repaid, and there was no need for him to come again today, but he still came.

Around 2 p.m., the last group of guests left.

After sweeping the floor, A-Che took off his apron and hung it up, nodded to Li Zhibai, and turned to leave.

"Wait!" Li Zhibai called out to him, "Eat your meal before you leave."

A-Che shook his head: "I'm not hungry."

Then he simply pushed the door open and left.

Li Zhibai watched the figure disappear through the door and clicked his tongue: "Not hungry? What a stubborn person."

………………

Over the next two days, Zhao Lei and his uncle went further and further down the path of courting death.

They not only completely copied all the activities in Li Zhibai's store, but also came up with more and more variations, even including a recharge option.

"Spend over 1,000 and get a free selfie with an internet celebrity."

"Get a 50 RMB discount for taking a photo with the livestreamer and posting it on WeChat Moments."

"Recharge 10,000 and get 2,000 free!"

"Buy three prepaid cards and get one free, this week only!"

"..."

Wang Dafu also got a loudspeaker and placed it at the entrance, playing the following message on a loop:

"Authentic Shaxian specialty restaurant! Invitational tournament champion chef personally oversees the cooking! Amazing deals and a chance to win a free meal!"

"Attention! That's a branch across the street, and it's more expensive! Come to my place, the original store is more authentic! The taste is more genuine! Come and try it!"

"......"

The loudspeaker blared from morning till night, and quite a few tourists were fooled by the fancy tricks and schemes on the other side.

They only realized they'd been tricked after they finished eating and came out, and they all started cursing and swearing at the door.

But Zhao Lei and his gang didn't care; all they wanted was quick money, and they'd swindle as many people as they could.

Li Zhibai vaguely guessed what was going on.

Could these two be planning to take advantage of the holiday traffic surge to fleece as much money as possible and then run away with it?

Believe it or not, this possibility is quite high, especially since the other party has deliberately launched so many recharge promotions.

Of course, even though he guessed all this, he didn't do anything about it.

Attorney Huo said she would handle it, so let the professionals do the professional work. I believe that a top lawyer will not give them a chance to run away.

So he just endured it for now, and went about his business at the store every day.

But Koy and the others couldn't stand it.

"Cousin, they're stealing our customers again!"

"Um."

"That fat uncle is so shameless!"

"Um."

"Why aren't you reacting at all? They're always criticizing you, saying you're from a branch store, saying your food isn't as good as theirs, aren't you angry?"

Li Zhibai: "Have you ever seen a hunter rush to shoot before the rabbit even jumps into the trap?"

"Don't worry, they won't be able to keep this up for long."

Just then, Huo Junmin called.

"Boss Li, everything's taken care of."

"They've been accused of brand confusion, false advertising, impersonation, price gouging, and hiring online influencers to conduct fake reviews... A total of 32 consumers have signed authorization letters with us. With the proof of purchase, videos, and other evidence they've provided, they can't escape now."

"I'll serve them some appetizers first."

"Then I'll look forward to it."

Less than ten minutes after I hung up the phone, the firefighters arrived.

A car with seven or eight people stopped the business across the street to inspect the fire safety issues that had been reported... Zhao Lei and Wang Dafu smiled apologetically and promised to buy more fire extinguishers and make sure to rectify the problems before they left.

Then the tax authorities arrived, checking accounts, reviewing cash flow, and verifying invoices—another wave of inspections.

Before they could even catch their breath, the market regulators arrived again.

One wave after another, they lined up to come to the door as if they had made an appointment.

They completely stunned those two guys on the other side.

Finally, the market regulators made a penalty decision on the spot: ordering the business to suspend operations for 15 days and imposing a fine.

Li Zhibai looked at the two dark faces opposite him, clicked his tongue, and said to Ke Yi, "See? This is just the first appetizer."

"And the suspension of business for rectification is just the appetizer; the real killer move is yet to come."