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

Inside a Shaxian snack shop.

The once spacious and empty shop was almost full in just half an hour.

Almost all of them were new customers brought in by Yu Shen and his team.

Li Zhibai peeked out from the kitchen and looked around, expressing great satisfaction.

A marketing genius.

He's an absolute marketing genius!

With just a little trick, so many customers came; they must be making a fortune.

The couple, Wang Yun and Yao Qianqian, who had been forcibly dragged out of the Michelin restaurant by Yu Shen, were now sitting in their seats, looking resentful.

Today is their third anniversary.

They had booked a Michelin-starred restaurant with a window view a few days in advance, and ordered red wine, steak, and dessert, carefully preparing a special occasion for a romantic date night.

As a result, they had the worst luck in the world and ran into Yu Shen, that crazy guy, who dragged them from a Michelin-starred restaurant to this Shaxian snack shop that looked incredibly cheap.

"Old Yu, I beg you, please let us go back."

"It's our third anniversary, bro! If I take my girlfriend to a Shaxian snack bar, I'll never be able to hold my head up in our social circle again, it'll be so beneath me!"

"Brother Yu, we've already ordered the food, and it's really strange to order something like this when we're celebrating an anniversary in Shaxian."

Yu Shen stood behind them, pressing his hands firmly on their shoulders to prevent them from running away.

"Old Wang, we've known each other for so many years, have you ever told me I've ever cheated you?"

"I've been tricked before!" Wang Yun nodded without hesitation.

"Last time you told me there was a really good stock that was sure to go up, so I bought 600,000 worth and I'm still stuck with it. Later I found out that you were already stuck with it all along."

Yu Shen: "..."

"Cough cough cough... That's an investment. Investments are inherently risky, especially since we're brothers. Brothers are meant to stand together through thick and thin, sharing both good and bad times."

"Alright, alright, let's not dwell on the past." Yu Shen quickly changed the subject and urged again, "Just listen to me this once, okay? Just this once."

"This Shaxian restaurant is different from what you imagine. It lacks the kind of formality you're looking for, but there's one thing about it that completely rivals the Michelin-starred restaurants across the street."

"What? Shaxian food can compare to Michelin? You must be kidding me."

Yu Shen pointed to the menu on the wall.

Wang Yun and Yao Qianqian looked in the direction he was pointing, and then their expressions froze.

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.

At the very bottom of the menu, there is another menu that is obviously handwritten and hastily written, which says something about limited new products, with the most expensive one costing 1288 yuan per serving.

Wang Yun rubbed his eyes hard and looked at it again.

1288 yuan.

A serving of Shaxian snacks costs 1288 yuan.

Wang Yun's expression turned very serious: "Old Yu, tell me the truth."

"Um?"

"Did you lose too much money in the stock market, and then you teamed up with the owner of this shop to run a rip-off and rip us off?"

"What are you thinking? I said it's my treat."

"Then you must be crazy, absolutely crazy, to eat such an expensive Shaxian snack."

After looking at the menu, Yao Qianqian couldn't help but say to Wang Yun, "Why don't we go back..."

"Why go back! Let's eat here!"

Yu Shen slammed his hand on the table and immediately said, "Old Wang, let me tell you, if you leave today, you'll regret it for the rest of your life."

"And let me make this clear: if you don't like the food, not only will I pay for this meal, but I'll also compensate you for the 600,000 yuan you were stuck with!"

Wang Yun, who had already gotten off the chair, immediately sat back down upon hearing this.

"You should have said so earlier."

"Come on, let's order."

"This deluxe version of the mixed noodles is their signature dish, right? Two servings, please. Any recommendations for stews? Chicken soup or old duck soup? Never mind, don't recommend anything, just one of each."

"..."

Just then, Lu Qianshan and Pang Yi also walked in with the people they had brought.

The newcomers, upon entering and seeing the menu, all shared the same expression of shock as Wang Yun and the others.

"What?! A bowl of noodles from Shaxian costs 588 yuan?"

"Did the shop owner mislabel the price? Did they forget to add a decimal point?"

"I thought the most expensive food in Shaxian snack shops would only cost a few dozen yuan, how come it's so expensive? Is it a rip-off?"

"Holy crap! There's also that limited edition one for 1288 yuan a serving. This is the first time I've ever seen a boss who dares to sell Shaxian snacks for four figures."

"This boss has truly mastered the secret to wealth. While others open shops to make money through business, he opens shops to blatantly rob people!"

"Hey Fatty, do you guys always have such exciting games when you eat out?"

"........."

Pang Yi remained calm: "You'll get used to it. I had the same reaction the first time I came here, but after eating, I got used to being ripped off."

The newcomers: "..."

The way you're saying that sounds so heartbreaking.

Lu Qianshan raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet: "Everyone, since we're already here, let's make the best of it. Anyway, it's on us today, so just eat and enjoy."

Upon hearing this, everyone's concerns vanished instantly.

Since we're already here...

Can I go back on an empty stomach?

Besides, if someone's treating you, why not take advantage of it?

So they all started ordering food.

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

Flames were shooting into the sky in the kitchen.

Li Zhibai stood in front of the stove with the fire at full blast, the pots and pans clanging and clattering incessantly.

Su Su assisted from the side, handing over ingredients and setting the plates. The master and apprentice worked together seamlessly and efficiently.

The dozen or so people outside ordered quite a lot of things, including more than twenty servings of deluxe mixed noodles, steamed dumplings, chicken leg rice, and stew.

"Master, the steamed dumplings for table number 3 are ready."

"Take it out. Immediately drizzle the scallion oil over the noodles at table number 5. Keep an eye on the stopwatch for me; bring it out in 20 seconds."

"receive!"

Plates of golden, tempting, and incredibly fragrant deluxe versions of Shaxian snacks were brought out of the kitchen one after another by Su Su.

When the fragrant bowl of noodles was served to Wang Yun, he was discussing with Yao Qianqian that they should eat less and then go to the Michelin restaurant across the street to continue their romantic getaway.

However, they were all surprised when the food they ordered arrived.

This owner is something else! The presentation looks just as good as those in high-end restaurants.

For example, take the mixed noodles. The golden noodles are actually coiled into the shape of an exquisite chrysanthemum, and with the addition of amber-colored scallion oil and toppings, it really looks very beautiful and delicate.

And then a fragrance he had never smelled before wafted over him: the aroma of scallion oil, the sweetness of crab roe, and the savory aroma of minced meat. The three flavors intertwined, like an invisible hand gripping their stomachs.

They had originally planned to grab a quick bite and leave, but now they couldn't help but swallow hard.

Then Wang Yun picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth.

next second.

His expression became quite interesting.

From initial disdain to doubt, to shock, to exaggeration, it all took only the time it takes to eat a bite of noodles.

Holy crap!!!

"Is this really food that Shaxian snacks can make?"

"This is so delicious!"

"..."

The resentment over the destruction of the third anniversary vanished instantly after taking a bite of this noodle.

He even felt that it was a good thing that Yu Shen, the third party, had interfered in his relationship today!

It's absolutely wonderful!

Yao Qianqian was still being reserved, but seeing her boyfriend's expression, she picked up a steamed dumpling with some skepticism.

Then her reaction was even more exaggerated than Wang Yun's.

The moment the steamed dumpling entered her mouth, she covered her mouth with both hands, her eyes widened, and she made a slightly shy sound.

"Mmm....Ugh.....Mmm..."

The dumpling wrappers were as thin as cicada wings; they broke with the slightest touch of a tooth, and the scalding hot broth inside gushed out, so delicious it made her tongue tingle.

The pearl chicken in the filling is as tender as tofu, mixed with the grainy texture of crab roe and the aroma of matsutake mushrooms. One bite and your soul will tremble.

"It's delicious! It's really delicious!"

"Honey, you should try these steamed dumplings."

"..."

After eating a steamed dumpling, Wang Yun squinted her eyes happily again and exclaimed that it was absolutely delicious.

And the chopsticks had already uncontrollably reached for the second steamed dumpling.

As for any sense of ceremony or Michelin stars, they completely forgot about it.

There's nowhere better than eating at Shaxian Restaurant!

The new customers who had been brought in by Lu Qianshan and Pang Yi at the nearby tables had almost the same reaction.

"Why does the scallion oil in this noodle dish smell so good? Is this really a Shaxian snack?"

"I was so short-sighted! Who would have thought that Shaxian snacks would be so delicious?"

"..."

For a time, the entire Shaxian restaurant was filled with the sounds of slurping, chewing, and slurping.

Everyone was sweating profusely as they ate, but no one wanted to stop.

Wang Yun had rolled up his shirt sleeves to his elbows, and there were already several empty plates and empty steamers in front of him.

That wasn't enough for him.

"Boss, give me another serving of noodles, the deluxe version!"

Yu Shen couldn't hold back any longer and kicked the leg of his chair: "Old Wang, that's enough! You've added three times already! Are you a pig? Think about my wallet, will you?"

"Didn't you say you were treating us today?"

"I treated you to a meal, I didn't let you bankrupt me!"

"Do you know how much money you made by yourself? Almost three thousand."

"I don't care, you said it yourself, you have to take responsibility for me! Who told you to be the third party and interfere in my date with my girlfriend?"

"Exactly!" Yao Qianqian, no longer caring about her image as a demure woman, shouted towards the kitchen, "Boss, I'd like another serving of pigeon soup!"

"..."

Yu Shen clutched his chest, feeling as if his heart was bleeding.

Is this the retribution for foodies? The price they pay for a new product is too high!

The others didn't stand on ceremony either; before they had even finished their own meals, they joined in the shouting.

"Where's my stew? Why hasn't it arrived yet?"

"Boss, add another basket of steamed dumplings."

"I'll add another serving of my chicken leg rice, and fry the rice crust a little longer—I want it crispy."

"......."

The curtain in the kitchen was lifted, and Su Su poked her head out, shouting to the outside, "There are only three baskets of steamed dumplings left, five servings of mixed noodles, and the chicken leg rice is almost gone! Hurry up if you want to order more, or it will really be sold out."

As soon as he finished speaking, the sounds of people ordering outside became even more frantic.

"I want two baskets! Both of them!"

"Leave me a serving of noodles, or I'll fight anyone who tries to take it from me."

"......."

Li Zhibai listened to the commotion outside from inside the kitchen, his lips curling into a wild smile as he worked on the ingredients at lightning speed.

Yes! That's it! That's it!

Eat up! Eat up! Eat as much as you like!

Hehehe.........