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

"The eggs are here!"

Li Zhibai came out of the kitchen carrying a tray with several small plates, each containing a dark, glossy egg. Each egg was round and plump, like polished obsidian.

Yu Shen and the others had been eagerly waiting, and their eyes lit up when the eggs were served.

"This egg is really black."

"It's so black I almost want to call it Li Heizi (Black Li)."

Indeed, the egg reflects the person.

Boss: Are you being polite?

"Hahaha......"

"........."

Li Zhibai then provided each person with a small silver dinner knife.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I suggest you cut this egg in half. Look at it first, then smell it, and then taste it. This will greatly enhance your dining experience."

"Okay, okay, we'll do whatever the boss says." Everyone nodded repeatedly.

Then they immediately began to carefully cut the egg from the very center with their silver knives. The moment the blade sliced ​​through the black egg white, a golden light burst forth from the cut.

The color was so rich that it almost didn't resemble egg liquid; it looked more like molten gold, slowly flowing down the cut into the plate, creating an extremely strong visual impact against the backdrop of black egg white.

"Wow!"

"It's fucking beautiful!"

Even though it wasn't the first time everyone had seen this egg, and some had even eaten it before, the visual impact of cutting it open still made people gasp.

The golden molten center seemed to have a life of its own, flowing slowly in the plate and emitting a rich, almost unreal aroma.

"Why is the color of this egg yolk so exaggerated? Are you sure no food coloring was added?"

"The last time I ate a premium soft-boiled egg at a five-star hotel, the yolk was only slightly different from a regular egg yolk. This one was completely golden, like liquid gold."

"Is this what they call an 'invaluable egg'? It's got something special."

"......"

Li Zhibai was quite satisfied with their exaggerated reaction.

The first step in creating delicious food is always to conquer diners with your eyes. Once your eyes are captivated, your mouth will be eager to eat, and then your wallet will naturally be opened.

After everyone had cut their eggs, they each scooped up a small piece of black egg white with a spoon, dipped it in a little runny yolk, and put it in their mouths.

Then one by one they completely succumbed.

"Mmm, delicious! So delicious!"

"This egg white is as tender as tofu pudding, very delicate, and it disappears with just a touch of the tongue."

"The yolk is so thick and smooth, it melts in your mouth! Oh my god! What kind of divine egg is this!"

Pang Yi took a bite, then suddenly turned to look at Yu Shen, his tone serious: "Old Yu, I forgive you."

"Forgive me for what?"

"I forgive you for not letting us taste the eggs last time, but now I understand. If it were me, I would lick them first too."

Yu Shen: "..."

"Look at you, so pathetic. It's just an egg, what's the big deal?" he said dismissively. "I've already eaten this egg. It's nothing special, really."

After saying that, he picked up a small piece of black egg white, dipped it in some runny egg yolk, and put it in his mouth.

Then the illusion crumbled instantly.

Holy crap!!!

"This tastes even better than the last time! It's fucking delicious!"

The others all cast disdainful glances at them.

What did you just say, you show-off? Your reaction was even more exaggerated than ours.

A few minutes later.

Everyone ate all the eggs, and even licked the plates clean.

Yu Shen couldn't resist adding two more.

Pang Yi: "Old Fish, you've already eaten three. Why don't you draw a challenge first before ordering?"

Yu Shen ate the egg with a look of pure bliss and said, "I can't help it, it's so delicious, I just can't stop. As the saying goes, if you eat one, you'll crave it for three days; if you eat two, there's no turning back."

"How about eating three?"

"Three pills... I'll be eating instant noodles for the next two weeks."

"Ha ha ha ha......"

Li Zhibai was working in the kitchen, his mouth practically stretched to his ears in a wide grin.

Those notification sounds of funds arriving were so pleasant to hear, so pleasant that he thought "Hehehe..." again.

"3999 yuan received via Alipay".

"3999 yuan received via Alipay".

"3999 yuan received via Alipay".

"......."

Just as Yu Shen and the others were enjoying their meal, a new message popped up in Li Zhibai's mind from the system.

[Two culinary memory fragments from customer "Yu Shen"!]

Current number of deep fragments: 9/10.

Li Zhibai was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed.

It's 9 yuan now!

Just one more piece!

Yu Shen is truly his reliable ATM, consistently producing resources every day. At this rate, maybe after he eats a few more eggs, the last fragment will explode.

Li Zhibai couldn't help but start thinking about how he should use the new dishes to continue to rip off customers after activating Yu Shen's "Gourmet Heart" prerequisite quest.

At the same time, the challenge segment in the store officially began.

"Alright, alright, stop reminiscing, let's get down to business." Yu Shen clapped his hands and stood up.

The real business, of course, is drawing challenges.

Today's rules have been changed so that each purchase of a Dark Crystal Dawn Egg grants an additional chance.

Yu Shen ate three eggs, which meant he got three more chances to win the lottery.

He suddenly felt like he was back in action.

"Boss! Bring me the raffle box!"

Li Zhibai walked out of the kitchen and carried the raffle box over with a smile.

Yu Shen rubbed his hands together, about to reach for the card, when Pang Yi grabbed him and stopped him: "Wait! Old Yu, your luck is terrible! Did you forget that you drew a card that required reciting the Xinhua Dictionary last time? Let me go first this time. I have a really good feeling about this, and I think I can definitely succeed today."

Yu Shen didn't say anything and simply gave up his seat.

Pang Yi walked to the box, closed his eyes, and prayed for the safety of the box before reaching inside and pulling out a piece of paper.

I opened it and took a look.

[Ingredient Origin Quiz: Finish a serving of luxurious mixed noodles in one minute and accurately identify the origin of the scallions used in our fragrant mixed noodles.]

When Pang Yi saw the title, he thought he was seeing things and couldn't believe it.

"Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap! I know how to do this! This is so easy!"

"Brothers, I'm going to succeed in the challenge! Hahaha..."

Everyone else looked on with envy, jealousy, and resentment when they saw that he had drawn such an easy question.

This fat guy is incredibly lucky.

Finishing a bowl of noodles in a minute was no problem for Pang Yi, and he had plenty of time left to answer questions.

Li Zhibai made a bowl of mixed noodles according to the instructions. Once the noodles had cooled down a bit, Pang Yi immediately picked up his chopsticks and started eating.

In just forty seconds, a bowl of noodles was gone.

He put down his empty bowl, wiped his mouth, and eagerly gave the answer: "The scallions must be from Zhangqiu, Shandong. Shandong scallions are so famous! Boss, am I right?"

Upon hearing his answer, Lu Qianshan immediately covered his forehead and muttered, "Idiot, you've wasted a free meal opportunity."

Li Zhibai shook his head and said regretfully, "Sorry, wrong answer."

Pang Yi was stunned: "Not from Shandong?"

Li Zhibai: "Not entirely."

Pang Yi snapped, "What do you mean 'not entirely'? Onions are from Shandong, aren't they? Don't play word games with me!"

Li Zhibai: "Scallions, from Zhangqiu, Shandong; red shallots, from Zhanjiang, Guangdong; scallions, from Wenjiang, Sichuan; scallions, from Xinghua, Jiangsu; and fine scallions, from Kunming, Yunnan."

"There are five different types of scallions, each from a different place of origin, and you only got one right."

Pang Yi: "???"

Others: "???"

Five kinds of scallions?

Five production areas?

A bowl of noodles uses five different kinds of scallions from five different places? That's outrageous!

"No, boss, do you really need five kinds of scallions to make a bowl of noodles? One kind is enough." Pang Yi was still somewhat unwilling.

The password is there, and I'm about to get my order for free!

"It's necessary," Li Zhibai explained. "The scallion oil for the deluxe version of fragrant noodles does indeed require five kinds of scallions."

"The first type is Zhangqiu scallions, which are sweet and fibrous, making them suitable as the base for scallion oil and providing a basic sweetness. The second type is Guangdong red shallots, which have a strong aroma and a pungent flavor, serving as the soul of scallion oil and providing its impact. The third type is Sichuan scallions, which have the strongest spiciness and are the finishing touch, enhancing the layers of aroma. The fourth type is Jiangsu shallots, which have a mild flavor and are used to harmonize the different types of shallots. The fifth type is Yunnan scallions, which are bright green in color and have a fresh aroma, making them suitable for sprinkling on top at the end to enhance color and aroma."

"There are five kinds of scallions, each with its own unique uses, and none of them can be omitted."

After he finished explaining, the shop became even quieter.

The group of people stared wide-eyed, as if struck by lightning.

Honestly, some of them had been eating Piaoxiang noodles for over two months, and this was the first time they had ever heard that so many kinds of scallions were used in it.

That's absolutely outrageous!

They finally understood why Li Zhibai's cooking was so delicious.

Even the humble scallion, the most insignificant ingredient in most people's eyes, can be used to such an appalling degree.

With such almost obsessive culinary skills, it would be a miracle if the food didn't taste good.

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

P.S.: Chapter 2 might be finished around 1 a.m., possibly tomorrow. Everyone, go to bed early!