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

Across the street.

Hearing the commotion, Li Zhibai also brought Ke Yi and Ding Ling out to eat some melon seeds.

They also noticed the two black luxury cars parked in front of the shop across the street, as well as the five or six burly men in black.

That kind of pomp and circumstance clearly indicates they're not ordinary people.

"Cousin, who are those people?" Ke Yi asked in a low voice.

"I don't know." Li Zhibai shook his head. He just felt that one of the people looked slightly familiar.

But who cares, as long as there's a good show to watch.

He saw the group of people walk into the shop across the street.

He saw Zhao Lei and Wang Dafu bowing and scraping as they went to greet him.

He saw the burly man suddenly pull down the roller shutter.

"Cousin, they closed the door!"

"Don't rush, take your time."

Li Zhibai took out a handful of melon seeds from his pocket and gave one handful to each of the two maids.

Although he was also curious about what had happened inside, he certainly wouldn't be foolish enough to run over and knock on the door. Those people looked like troublemakers. Even though he had gained two points of physique, he hadn't yet become strong enough to take on a group of bodyguards by himself.

So the three of them squatted by the door, eating sunflower seeds and waiting.

We waited for almost half an hour.

Finally, Uncle Hat arrived.

Then, they saw Zhao Lei and Wang Dafu, who were constantly gagging, being taken away by Uncle Hat.

The two were saying things like "It's too dark" and "We ate dozens of baskets of steamed dumplings."

Seeing their miserable state, Li Zhibai couldn't help but wonder if this was arranged by Attorney Huo.

After all, Attorney Huo said that everything was in her hands, and she would teach those two guys a lesson they would never forget.

In retrospect, this lesson was indeed unforgettable.

They actually arranged for a few gangsters to drive up in luxury cars to find Zhao Lei and his group, go in under the pretense of having a meal, then close the door and put out steamed dumplings.

After being tortured, they were finally taken away by Uncle Hat. After such a series of beatings, who wouldn't be left questioning their existence?

The more Li Zhibai thought about it, the more he realized how terrifying Attorney Huo was. He appeared unassuming on the surface, but it turned out he had connections in both the legal and illegal worlds.

That woman is a real ruthless bastard!

Can't be bothered, can't be bothered.

.............

Yang Chongwu lay half-reclined in his office chair, staring at the shiny black egg in his hand, and let out a long sigh.

He bought the egg from Li Zhibai for four thousand yuan.

—Ink-colored Morning Glow Egg.

At the time, he thought that as long as he gave the egg to that investor, the investor would be happy and the investment would be done.

Send an egg, sign your name, the money arrives, and everyone smiles.

As a result, he made several trips with the egg, but he never even got to see the investor. Each time, the receptionist would casually dismiss him, even after he explained that he was there to deliver the egg; she would just tell him to leave it at the front desk.

Yang Chongwu would definitely disagree.

These eggs are so valuable, and if they're not refrigerated, they'll definitely spoil if left out for too long. If the investor eats them, he'll be in big trouble.

Moreover, through these few instances of his attitude, he finally understood that the other party never wanted to vote for him. All the things they told him before were just excuses to get rid of him. They didn't expect him to actually make a hundred kinds of eggs; it was just that he was too persistent.

"Accept your fate."

Yang Chongwu sighed again, held the egg up to the light, and examined it closely.

The egg was a deep, clear black, like a polished obsidian. Even after being in the refrigerator for several days, it still looked quite beautiful.

"It's been sitting here for several days, I don't know if it's gone bad or not."

But whether it was bad or not, he had to eat it.

This cost four thousand yuan, and he wouldn't be able to sleep at night if he threw it away! At worst, he'd get diarrhea for a couple of days, but he couldn't afford to waste four thousand yuan.

Yang Chongwu had just opened his mouth, ready to start eating.

boom!

The office door was kicked open.

Yang Chongwu was so startled that his hand trembled and he almost dropped the egg. He hurriedly looked towards the door and saw a man in a suit with a livid face standing at the door of his office, followed by several burly men in black suits.

It was actually Sun Jin, President Sun.

Yang Chongwu knew a bit about this General Manager Sun's background. It was said that this guy was a notorious ruthless character in the construction industry when he was young. He had a fiery temper, was ruthless in his methods, and was very difficult to deal with.

Why would Sun Jin suddenly barge into his office so late at night, and in such a menacing manner?

"Mr. Sun... what brings you here?" Yang Chongwu stood up and asked.

Sun Jin gave him a cold look, walked straight to his desk, and Yang Chongwu tactfully offered him his boss's chair. Sun Jin didn't stand on ceremony, plopped down, put his legs up on the desk, and began to interrogate him:

"Mr. Yang, don't you owe me an explanation? What kind of garbage Shaxian restaurant did you recommend to me?!"

Yang Chongwu was stunned: "Shaxian?"

"Stop playing dumb with me. It's that Shaxian restaurant you mentioned, the one with the best chef in Jiangcheng, who cooks incredibly delicious food! I believed you and made a special trip there, only to find out it's a total rip-off! Not only are their things ridiculously expensive, but the food tastes like pig swill, and even the steamed dumplings were rotten. I almost got arrested because of it!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Chongwu basically understood that General Manager Sun had most likely gone to the wrong store.

He had personally tasted Boss Li's cooking; it was impossible for it to be so bad, let alone using spoiled steamed dumplings.

Then he suddenly realized something and thought to himself, "Oh no, I didn't explain clearly: Mr. Sun, you must have come to the wrong store. The one I was talking about is called 'Shaxian of the World,' you didn't go to 'Shaxian of the Universe,' did you? The two stores are right across from each other, it's easy to get them mixed up. I didn't explain clearly."

Sun Jin sneered, "Is there a difference? The owner of that universe shop said he's that Li's master. The two shops are in different worlds and universes, and they're right across from each other. It's obvious they're a bunch of shady businesses!"

"No, Mr. Sun, it really isn't..."

"Stop talking nonsense!" Sun Jin suddenly stood up, his voice filled with menace. "If you don't give me an explanation today, I..."

He stopped abruptly halfway through his sentence.

Because he saw the shiny black egg in Yang Chongwu's hand.

As a seasoned food enthusiast who particularly enjoys researching food, Sun Jin's attention was instantly drawn to the egg.

He had eaten countless delicacies, but he had never seen an egg so purely black and so glossy, like a work of art.

His professional instincts kicked in again: "Let me guess what this is in your hand."

"This must be a preserved egg, right?"

"Such dark and translucent preserved eggs are quite rare. Were they pickled with wood ash, or some kind of special alkali? Judging by the sheen, they must have been pickled for at least three months. Not bad, quite interesting..."

Yang Chongwu: "..."

It seems like everyone who sees the Mo Liu Chao Hui egg for the first time subconsciously thinks it's a preserved egg.

How exactly does this egg resemble a preserved egg?

"You've guessed wrong, Mr. Sun. This isn't a preserved egg, it's a braised egg."

Sun Jin's expression froze instantly.

Then it gradually turns warm to red.

He hated this feeling the most.

He loves food and considers himself highly skilled in food appreciation, believing he can discern the nuances of any dish.

As a result, he was first humiliated by a guy who ran a Shaxian snack shop.

Now it's Yang Chongwu's turn.

You're telling me this dark stuff is braised egg?

"I don't believe it!" Sun Jin reached out and snatched the egg from Yang Chongwu's hand.

"Hey, Mr. Sun! These eggs have been sitting here for ages, they might be spoiled..."

Before Yang Chongwu could finish speaking, Sun Jin had already taken a bite.

A rich, deep, and mellow aroma of braised meat exploded in his mouth.

Although the flavor was somewhat diminished due to being left out for several days, it did not diminish its amazing quality in the slightest.

Especially the egg yolk.

The texture is smooth and creamy, melting in your mouth. The multiple layers and textures progress in layers, and there is a special feeling like a ray of sunshine falling on the tip of his tongue, which completely refreshed his understanding of braised eggs.

good to eat.

It's fucking delicious.

Sun Jin looked at the remaining half egg in his hand with delight, and ate it clean in a few bites. After finishing, he licked his fingers clean, still wanting more.

Yang Chongwu stood there dumbfounded, muttering, "Four thousand yuan! I wouldn't even spend that much on myself, and it's a password..."

Sun Jin turned to look at him: "What did you just say?"

"Ah...no...nothing...I mean, Mr. Sun, you ate really well!" Yang Chongwu quickly corrected himself.

Sun Jin licked his lips, still wanting more, and asked, "You didn't completely lie to me, buddy. This really is braised eggs. Tell me, how are they braised?"

Yang Chongwu was just about to follow the pretentious guide Li Zhibai had given him and explain in detail the ingredients and preparation of the egg, but before he could even begin...

"Gulp~~~~" Sun Jin's expression suddenly changed.

He instinctively covered his abdomen with both hands, and his face instantly contorted.

"Mr. Sun, what's wrong?" Yang Chongwu asked anxiously.

"I..." Sun Jin's face turned pale, his body hunched slightly, and he hurriedly asked, "Where's the restroom?!"

"Turn left after exiting!"

Sun Jin immediately clenched his buttocks and rushed out, only his voice echoing from afar in the corridor: "Don't run! I'll be right back!"

Yang Chongwu stood there, stunned, his scalp tingling.

Finished!

This is it, everything is ruined!

That egg... it was fucking rotten!