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

A group of people were snapping photos of the new product with their phones.

They've seen color-changing drinks before, like those trendy drinks with butterfly pea flowers that can also change color, but those color changes are nowhere near as exaggerated or as beautiful as this "Silent Green Plum".

The butterfly pea flower, at most, changes from blue to purple, then from purple to pink, and it has to stay that way.

【Silent Green Plum】Not only is the color beautiful, but it can also automatically change from green all the way to red. Who can resist that!

Yu Shen, the one who commissioned the order, never expected his custom-made product to be so amazing.

This in-game purchase was totally worth it!

It was totally worth it!

Both its emotional value and product value are off the charts!

Just look at the reactions of those guys, especially those women, who have completely fallen for them, their eyes sparkling with admiration.

"Brother Yu, can I just take a picture of this drink and not drink it? It's so beautiful, I want to post it on my WeChat Moments first!" Yao Qianqian said.

Yu Shen: "Okay, give me your drink after you take the picture, I'll drink it for you."

Yao Qianqian: "Get lost!"

"..."

"What's going on? Why did the color turn red after stirring it a couple of times?"

"Could something have been added? Like coloring, additives, or something like that?"

"Boss, aren't you going to tell us about this phenomenon?" someone shouted towards the kitchen.

Soon, Li Zhibai's voice came from the kitchen.

"Drink with confidence! Purely scientific, 0 natural ingredients!"

Everyone: "???"

"A password? Li Heizi used this trick? That's some serious technological skill!"

"I knew the colors were off. What kind of normal drink can change into five colors?"

"Do you remember what they said online? Some food colorings can cause cancer if consumed in excess!"

"Damn! I can't drink this!"

"Li Heizi, you actually dared to poison me! Poisoning me is one thing, but selling it at such a high price!"

"They're robbing people for money and taking their lives!"

"If it's the password, get your money back!"

"......"

A group of people were so frightened by Li Zhibai's words that they dared not drink anymore.

Hearing the commotion outside, Li Zhibai realized he had said the wrong thing and quickly came out to explain:

"Slip of the tongue! Slip of the tongue! I meant to say all-natural, zero additives! My mouth suddenly didn't keep up with my brain."

"This color change is a natural reaction between the anthocyanins in the plums and the polyphenols in the oolong tea. It's absolutely not some kind of high-tech trick; I guarantee it with my integrity!"

When the crowd heard that this guy had vouched for him with his personal integrity, they were even less likely to believe him.

At this moment, Huo Junmin spoke up: "Legally speaking, he shouldn't, and wouldn't dare to. Producing and selling toxic and harmful food is a criminal offense. He makes tens of thousands a day. It's not worth risking his life for a cup of beverage."

"Moreover, given the boss's personality, he's more likely to add more water to it."

Grandpa Huo chuckled and said, "Don't worry, the young boss may be a bit ruthless, but he would never do something like poisoning someone."

"You all know how greedy he is. If he really poisons you, who will give him money? Every rich person in his shop who dies is a loss for him, and he can't bear to lose them."

Li Zhibai: "..."

Sir, are you praising me or scolding me?

Upon reflection, everyone realized that this made perfect sense.

Li Heizi may be dark-skinned, but he's not truly a bad person.

Since opening, the food they've prepared has always been clean and made with top-quality ingredients, a fact proven time and again by the money they've spent.

"...That seems to make sense."

"The boss is such a money-grubber, he definitely wouldn't want to harm us."

"Alright, alright, it was a false alarm. It's all his fault for his foul mouth."

"Drink up, drink up!"

"......."

Mu Cixuan and Yao Qianqian and the other girls picked up their cups again, still a little reluctant to drink.

"This is so dreamy!"

"I can't bear to even take a bite."

"It's okay, just order another drink after you finish this one, it's on Brother Yu's treat anyway."

"That makes sense! Brother Yu is so generous!"

"......."

Yu Shen picked up his glass of beverage, which had turned ruby ​​red, took a sip, and savored it.

The first thing to hit you is the sourness of the green plum.

It's crisp, bright, and very flavorful, instantly invigorating the senses and stimulating the taste buds.

Unconsciously, the image of that summer many years ago, the plum tree, and the girl appeared in his mind.

Back then, he and Xiaxia picked green plums together. After each of them ate one, their faces scrunched up like buns from the sourness, but neither of them was willing to spit it out first. They competed to see who could endure it the longest, which was really silly.

There's a saying that goes, "Sourness is the beginning of excitement," and that's quite true.

I'm fucking tempted.

Before the sourness could reach its peak, the mellow aroma and a touch of richness of the oolong tea held back the sourness.

The aroma of fruit floats on top, while the fragrance of tea rests underneath; one light, one heavy; one fresh, one deep, blending perfectly.

Like those years we spent together, they may seem surprising at first glance, but looking back, they are full of tenderness.

Finally, there's the sweetness from the acacia honey and rock sugar. That sweetness comes slowly and gently, creeping up from the back of the tongue little by little. It's neither cloying nor greasy, perfectly complementing the previous flavors.

Finally, there's a hint of freshness extracted from the lemon, a fleeting, vibrant sip that disappears in an instant.

Even long after you finish drinking it, a faint, very memorable astringent taste will linger on your tongue.

That's the astringency of tea, the astringency of green plums, and also the astringency of lost youth.

Like many years later, you suddenly remember someone, and the words you didn't have time to say back then. There's a void in your heart, but it's filled up again by memories.

Yu Shen held the empty glass he had just finished drinking from, and his eyes suddenly reddened again.

Seeing this, Pang Yi asked, "Old Yu, what's wrong with you? Why did you turn a simple drink into an emo experience? Seriously? You've already put on a show, and now you're worried about those few tens of thousands of yuan?"

Yu Shen let out a long breath and said, "You don't understand."

"I'm not heartbroken, I'm just reminiscing about the taste of youth."

Everyone: "???"

"Hahahaha... The taste of youth? Old Fish, do you have to pretend like that?!"

"I got goosebumps all over."

"Old Fish, you don't happen to have some unspeakable 'white moonlight' in your heart, do you?"

"I have a feeling this guy's acting strange today. Why is this new product called 'Silent Plum'? That name, and that sour yet sweet taste... could there be a story behind it?"

"Old Fish, tell me quickly, which girl dumped you back then?"

"......."

Yu Shen was exasperated: "Go ahead and drink! Even free drinks can't shut you up!"

"Tch~~"

Everyone refocused their attention on their drinks and began to enjoy them.

"This tastes so good, it's refreshingly sour, gently sweet, and the tea flavor is very consistent. I originally thought 298 was a rip-off, but now I think it's not so bad."

"The layers are so rich."

"Huh? Why can't I taste that first love feeling in this drink? Could it be because I never had a first love?"

"I'm a grown man who doesn't like sugary drinks, but I'll finish this cup in one go, not a drop left!"

"Didn't you just say you weren't going to drink?"

"That was just now, and now is now. Don't you understand the 'it smells so good' principle?!"

"Now I understand why Lao Yu was so emo; this flavor really does remind people of their lost youth."

"Stop pretending. You didn't have any youth at all. You spent your adolescence in internet cafes."

"Get lost! What I call esports! Esports is also a part of youth!"

"........."

"100 milliliters is too little. I didn't even get enough to taste before it was gone," someone said, still wanting more.

"How about we get Old Fish to have another hundred cups? No, a thousand cups!"

"I second that!"

"Seconded +1!"

"........."

"You guys better have some decency!" Yu Shen couldn't take it anymore. "The password? If you keep drinking like this, I'm going to go bankrupt!"

Just as everyone was making a ruckus, a clear sound came from outside the shop.

"Boss, I'm here!"

Li Zhibai looked out from the kitchen's food serving area and saw Wen Ran, an old acquaintance.

He specifically sent her a message to let her know that she was able to come.

This girl is a bit poor, but she is still his first real "big customer" since he opened the shop.

Based on this friendship, what's wrong with letting her get a free drink from Yu Shen?

"Wen Ran, Boss Yu is treating us today, you should thank him!" Li Zhibai walked out and pointed at Yu Shen.

"Thank you, Boss Yu!" Wen Ran said sweetly.

Yu Shen: "..."

Hey Li Heizi, how many people do you want me to hire?

They really treated me like a fool and messed with me.

But he still said to Wen Ran, "Don't be shy, drink as much as you like, I'm in a good mood today."

Wen Ran thanked him again and was just about to find a seat when she suddenly realized someone was missing behind her. She ran out of the store and called out, "President Lin, come in quickly! What are you doing standing outside?"

Mr. Lin?

Which Mr. Lin?

Upon hearing this, Li Zhibai and the others curiously looked towards the door.

A few seconds later.

A tall, aloof figure walked in, wearing high heels.

Her face showed some awkwardness and unease, and her ears were slightly red.

When they saw that face clearly, everyone's eyes widened in disbelief!

Lin Qingyuan.

Li Heizi's number one hater.

She actually came!!!