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

"That lady works hard setting up her stall at dawn, selling fried rice for eight yuan a serving. Do you expect her to make it taste like Michelin? Since you're so picky, why don't you go to one of those fancy restaurants across the street and eat fried rice instead of eating at a roadside stall?!"

The bald man was stunned by Li Zhibai's words and immediately became angry.

"Who the hell are you? What's it to you!"

Li Zhibai pointed to the signboard behind him and said, "I'm the owner of this Shaxian restaurant. Gentlemen, if you really think the eight-yuan fried rice is bad, you can come to my restaurant to eat. The food here is very good."

"I guarantee the food will be even better than any of those fancy restaurants you've ever been to. If you don't like it, you can smash up my place."

The bald man glanced at him, then looked up at the shabby Shaxian County signboard, and immediately sneered:

"You? You? From some backwater Shaxian County, you dare to brag that your food is better than that of high-end restaurants? You should take a good look at yourself in the mirror!"

Li Zhibai remained unfazed by his mockery.

"Brother, how do you know it's bad if you haven't even tried it?"

"What if after you've eaten there you realize that all those fancy restaurants you used to go to were garbage?"

"What if you find out that the food at that fancy restaurant you're talking about isn't even worthy of shining my shoes at this Shaxian restaurant?"

"Also, you keep saying you've eaten at fancy restaurants, so you should come in and try it out. You can see if my Shaxian restaurant is any good."

"Don't tell me you can't even afford a meal at a Shaxian snack shop."

Li Zhibai's provocation tactic was indeed effective; the bald man was indeed provoked.

"Say that again, you fucking idiot! Who the hell can't afford Shaxian snacks?!"

"I'll say it ten times, and if you don't like it, come in and order some food!" Li Zhibai continued to provoke.

"If you dare bring your two little brothers in to order food, I dare to cook you a Shaxian delicacy that you'll crave again and again!"

"Of course, I'll say it again: if you're a poor bastard who can't bear to spend money, then just pretend I didn't say anything."

"After all, my Shaxian is a high-end Shaxian; not just anyone can afford it."

Sure enough, after Li Zhibai's series of provocations, the bald man finally lost his temper. He and his two henchmen stormed up to Li Zhibai, pointed at his nose, and threatened him:

"Fine! Fine! I'll see today how delicious your lousy Shaxian cuisine can be!"

"Let me tell you, if I'm not satisfied with even the slightest thing you cooked today, I'm going to smash your shop to pieces. Don't be crying and calling the police then!"

"Welcome, welcome!" Li Zhibai immediately made a welcoming gesture with a bright smile on his face.

They finally fell for it! Three more orders today!

So happy~~

The bald man and his two henchmen snorted and walked into Shaxian County.

Seeing this, the woman who had set up her stall at the entrance panicked and rushed over to persuade her, "Boss, don't get angry with them for my sake. These people are thugs; we can't afford to mess with them..."

"Big sister, it's alright, you go ahead and do your thing, I can handle it."

After saying that, Li Zhibai turned and walked into the store.

The bald man stood in the store, hands on his hips, looking arrogant.

"Come on, let me see what your lousy Shaxian restaurant has to offer. Where's the menu? Show it to me!"

Li Zhibai smiled and pointed to the wall.

"There."

The bald man looked in the direction the finger was pointing, initially not thinking much of it.

However, the moment he saw the price, the arrogant expression on his face gradually froze.

? ? ? ? ?

Is this really Shaxian County?

Fragrant Mixed Noodles: NT$128/serving, Deluxe Version: NT$588/serving.

Crystal steamed dumplings: 128 yuan/basket, deluxe version 588 yuan/basket.

Chicken leg rice: 168 yuan/serving, deluxe version 688 yuan/serving.

Flat meat wontons: 158 yuan/serving, deluxe version 666 yuan/serving.

Stewed Pot: 198 yuan/serving, Deluxe Version: 888 yuan/serving.

...........

The bald man rubbed his eyes hard, looked again, and after confirming that he hadn't seen wrong, he suddenly turned his head to look at Li Zhibai.

"Are you fucking kidding me?"

"A bowl of noodles for 588? A bowl of soup for 888?"

"Is this a Shaxian snack shop or a rip-off?!"

Li Zhibai was immediately displeased and said seriously, "Brother, how can you talk like that? I have clearly stated my price, and I'm fair to everyone, young and old."

"Oh right, I forgot to tell you, the cheap ones are sold out, you can only order the ones at the back."

"Of course, if you're all broke, just say so!"

He had already scanned these guys using his "reading the menu" skill; their financial situation was only green-, which meant they were just small-time hoodlums who liked to brag but didn't have much money in their pockets.

That's why he deliberately provoked them like that.

The bald man was a little embarrassed. He could afford a bowl of noodles for 588 yuan, but with that price listed, wouldn't he be a sucker if he paid?

Just then, as if he had suddenly realized something, he pointed at the female stall owner by the door and angrily said:

"I get it, this is a fucking honey trap!"

"That woman sells fried rice outside, luring people in first, and then you run a rip-off business here, right?"

"They coordinated really well, I almost fell for it!"

Li Zhibai: "..."

This guy really has a vivid imagination.

"Brother, you were the one who complained about the fried rice, so I kindly invited you in to try what truly delicious food is like. How did it become a honey trap?"

"Did I force you to spend money? Did I make you pay after you eat? Did I clearly display the prices?"

"If you can't afford it, you can't afford it. There's nothing shameful about admitting you're poor."

"And another thing, brother, let me give you a piece of advice: stop messing around in the streets. You can't even afford Shaxian snacks, what are you doing here? When you go back to your hometown for meals, sit in the kids' seats."

Li Zhibai's humiliating words were incredibly damaging. The bald man trembled with anger and suddenly pointed his finger at Li Zhibai's nose.

"You fucking dare say another word to me! Believe me or not, I'll beat you up right now!"

Upon hearing this, Li Zhibai's eyes lit up instantly.

Then, with lightning speed, she lay down on the ground, spread her hands, and looked at the bald man with anticipation.

"Big brother! Come quick! Come knock me out!"

"I've been thinking of getting a new car recently."

"Hurry up! Anyone who doesn't make a move is a coward!"

Bald man: "..."

He looked down at the shameless Shaxian restaurant owner on the ground, and his lips twitched violently.

"You think I wouldn't dare do that to you?!"

As he spoke, he rolled up his sleeves, making a move as if he were about to rush forward.

Just then, the blond-haired thug behind him quickly reached out and grabbed him, pointing to the corner of the wall and whispering, "Baldy, don't be impulsive! There are security cameras here!"

The bald man looked in the direction his underling pointed and indeed found a camera in the corner of the wall, its red dot flashing and pointing directly at him.

This put him in a very awkward position, unsure whether to hit him or not.

Finally, persuaded by his younger brother, reason prevailed, and he ultimately didn't dare to make a move.

"Fine! Fine! You've got guts, kid!"

"We'll see!"

After saying that, he glared fiercely at Li Zhibai, then turned and left.

When Li Zhibai saw that he was about to leave, he quickly got up from the ground and chased after him, calling out.

"Big brother! Don't go!"

"Since you're not going to hit me, how about we order some food? I'll say it again: if you don't like it, feel free to smash up my place. Seriously! I mean what I say!"

"I'm not calling the police!"

"Hey...don't go! It really works, you have to try it!"

The bald man walked to the door, then suddenly turned around and roared angrily:

"Do you think I'm stupid?! You have security cameras in your shop, do you think I can't see them?!"

"Trying to provoke me into scamming my money? No way!"

"Let me tell you, I'm pretty smart!" The bald man patted his big bald head.

Li Zhibai: "..."

He watched the bald man leave, cursing and swearing, with his two henchmen, and felt a deep sense of regret.

He tried everything – provocation, anger-inducing tactics, and even lying down – but he still couldn't sell any food.

What a pity...

But he still wouldn't give up and shouted towards the door again:

"Big brother! Just trust me this once! It's really delicious! I guarantee you'll want to eat it again and again!"

Soon, the bald man's angry roar echoed again from afar:

"Get out!"

"You were born!"