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

Seeing his impatient look, Li Zhibai smiled and said:

"Excuse me, boss, this 1288 Bodhi Jade Vegetarian Dish is a limited edition item."

"Limited edition?" The print shop owner was taken aback. "What do you mean? Do I need to pay extra?"

"Adding money isn't out of the question."

"NO! NO! NO!"

Li Zhibai held up two fingers and explained, "First, you have to consume the deluxe version of the dish. Second, you have to bring two new friends to the restaurant to qualify for this limited-edition dish."

The print shop owner paused for a moment, then a look of sudden realization dawned on his face.

"Oh~~~ I get it! I get it!"

"I'm an amateur, I'm an amateur. This is called a barrier to entry, right? It seems like all high-end places like this are like this; not just anyone can afford to patronize them. You need someone to introduce you, or to prove your financial standing, right?"

"Yes, that's pretty much it." Li Zhibai nodded, thinking to himself: This boss may be a bit eccentric, but he has a strong ability to understand things, so I won't have to explain it to him.

"Alright then," the print shop owner waved his hand generously, "Give me a deluxe version of the dish first, so I can prove my skills. As for attracting new friends, don't worry, brother. I'll introduce a few of my buddies to you right now. My buddies are also in business, and as long as you have enough of that stuff... they'll definitely be regulars."

Li Zhibai's eyes lit up: "Really?"

"Absolutely! I, Old Zhou, have been in Jiangcheng for so many years, and my connections have never failed me. You wait, one phone call from me, and the people will be here in no time."

"Alright, bro, do you want to wait for your friend to arrive before ordering?"

"Can."

The print shop owner acted immediately, pulling out his phone to send messages and call for help.

"Guys, I've found an awesome place!"

"In the Financial Street area, it looks like a Shaxian snack shop, but it's actually... those who know, know. If you don't know, don't ask. If you do ask, it's a proper meal."

"I just looked at the menu, and the most expensive service is only 1288, which is a very reasonable price. The owner also said that repeat customers come almost every day! The owner also guaranteed that the quality is absolutely top-notch!"

The message was sent out and someone replied very quickly.

"Old Zhou, are you serious? Shaxian Snacks is doing this? That's quite the deception."

"Holy crap, 1288 is a really reasonable price in Jiangcheng. Last time I went to that club, it cost me 3,000 just to get in, and the service wasn't even that great."

"Hey Lao Zhou, send me the address, we'll head over right away! I'm exhausted after a long day, my back and waist are aching, I've been waiting for you to say that."

"I'm sending you my location, so remember to keep a low profile and don't make a fuss."

"It has to be kept secret, but don't worry, we're all very tight-lipped."

"......"

I waited for about twenty minutes.

The wind chimes at the door rang, and two men in their early thirties slipped in one after the other.

The first one to enter was a burly man with a thick waist and a large gold chain around his neck, as thick as a little finger. He walked with a swagger and looked like a nouveau riche.

Following behind was a fair-skinned, chubby man with a smiling face, somewhat resembling Maitreya Buddha.

The skill "[Choose dishes according to the plate]" is activated.

[Customer: Auto Repair Shop Owner]

[Personal Finances: Blue+]

[Food preferences: Prefers strongly flavored meats, can't live without meat, and isn't particularly demanding in terms of food quality.]

[Customer: Owner of a small supermarket]

[Personal Finances: Blue+]

[Preferred foods: sweets and fried foods; prone to binge eating; especially eats a lot when stressed.]

Li Zhibai glanced at it and got a sense of what was going on.

One runs a car repair shop, and the other runs a small supermarket. Their economic strength is considered quite good among ordinary people, but they are still a bit behind Yu Shen and his group of purple-clad big shots.

But even a mosquito's leg is still meat, and since we've come all this way, why not take advantage of it?

"Old Zhou, is this the place you were talking about?" Big Gold Chain started looking around as soon as he entered.

"Holy crap, they actually set up a Shaxian snack shop?" the chubby guy exclaimed in surprise.

"You two, keep your voices down," the print shop owner, Mr. Zhou, quickly gestured for silence and whispered, "Keep it down, keep it down, understand?"

The two nodded quickly: "Yes, yes, keep a low profile, keep a low profile."

Big Gold Chain sat down next to Boss Zhou and asked in a low voice, "Old Zhou, is this place you found reliable? I didn't see any secret doors or anything. Maybe it's just a chicken coop."

"How is that possible? Look at this place, it's Financial Street! The most expensive area in Jiangcheng, how could they possibly build a dirt mound here?"

"Also, think about it, which high-end establishment would dare to openly have a row of young women standing at the door to greet customers? That would be suicide. You all know what the situation is like now; the more high-profile you are, the faster you'll die."

"The fact that the owner uses the Shaxian brand is truly impressive. Those who know the ropes are all insiders. You wouldn't understand unless introduced by a regular customer, understand?"

The chubby man suddenly realized, "Oh, I see."

"If you still don't believe me, just look at the prices on this menu."

The two turned around and saw the unusually high prices of Shaxian snacks on the wooden sign, and immediately felt relieved.

"That's right, it's definitely not normal for Shaxian snacks to be priced like that. The Shaxian mixed noodles downstairs are only six yuan."

"What about cheaper ones? I see some for around 100 yuan, don't you?"

"If it's over 100, it's definitely green."

"You guys like green?"

"I don't like that."

"So, the price says it all!"

"You two shouldn't just look at the surface; you need to think deeper. Why is the regular version so cheap, and the luxury version so expensive? I won't go into the details; you're both seasoned veterans. Think about it yourselves, take your time."

Upon hearing this, Big Gold Chain and Fatty Bai were completely dispelled of their doubts, and a small flame ignited in their eyes.

"Old Zhou, you're amazing! Finding such a hidden place during this crackdown period is incredible!"

"Have you tried it? What's the quality like?"

"Not yet, we're just waiting for you two to come together."

"But the boss just told me that the quality and craftsmanship are absolutely top-notch. He said that repeat customers come almost every day, and some customers don't want to leave after they come. You can imagine!"

"Also, there's a price limit if you want to order the most expensive dish."

What are the requirements?

"It's pretty much the same as those high-end private clubs; you have to prove you have the spending power and sincerity."

Wow, that's sophisticated!

Just then, Li Zhibai, who had finished preparing the meal in the kitchen, came out wiping his hands.

"Everyone, bosses, are you all here? Shall we start ordering?"

"Boss, you've come at the right time," Boss Zhou said, pointing to the Bodhi Jade Shop. "Can I get that limited edition now?"

Li Zhibai nodded: "Of course, Boss Zhou is now a Diamond VIP of this restaurant, so he is certainly qualified to order Bodhi Jade Restaurant. However, your two friends cannot order the limited edition dishes for the time being."

"Diamond VIP?" the chubby man exclaimed reflexively. "What? Shaxian snacks have VIP systems?"

"Look, you've forgotten where this place is again," Boss Zhou reminded him again. "This is a high-end Shaxian snack. How can it be the same as those ordinary Shaxian snacks outside?"

"Boss Zhou is right, this place really is a high-end Shaxian snack!" Li Zhibai took out a black, metallic card from his pocket and handed it to Boss Zhou: "Boss Zhou, this is your Diamond VIP card, keep it safe."

When Boss Zhou received the VIP card that Li had made by hand, he immediately felt very proud. This Brother Li did a good job and made him look good.

He placed the membership card in front of the big gold chain and the others.

"See that? Diamond VIP! Not just anyone can get that."

The two men picked up the card and looked at it; the black metallic texture did indeed look high-end.

"This Diamond VIP status does look very high-end."

"Boss, how can we become VIPs?"

"By ordering the luxury version of the dishes and bringing two new friends to the restaurant, you can become a Diamond VIP and unlock the right to purchase limited-edition dishes," Li Zhibai repeated the rules once again.

Upon hearing this, the two of them immediately looked troubled.

"It's so late, where are we going to find people?"

"How about we call it a day and just order something else? We can bring more people to get VIP memberships another time."

"Forget about changing the date, today I, as a diamond member, will treat you to a good time."

Boss Zhou looked at Li Zhibai: "Brother, how about this? I'll use my VIP membership to order a few of those limited-edition dishes for them, so they can try them out first. After they've tasted them, they'll definitely bring new friends to get VIP memberships. My two brothers are incredibly reliable; they'll definitely keep their word."

Li Zhibai glanced at the three of them, two in blue and one in green. He hadn't really expected them to bring in any high-end new customers.

I figured I might as well boost sales now, so I reluctantly agreed.

"Alright, since Boss Zhou is our store's first Diamond VIP today, I'll make an exception. But this is a one-time thing; there won't be another day like this."

"Great job! Boss, you're really generous!" Boss Zhou felt even more proud; this Brother Li was too kind.

"Alright, it's my treat today! Don't stand on ceremony!"

The three then ordered three servings of deluxe fried rice and each of them ordered a deluxe dish for 588 yuan, ultimately contributing 5600 yuan in sales, allowing Li Zhibai to successfully break through 3 yuan in sales for the day.

"Ding~ 5,600 yuan has been deposited into your Alipay account."

Hearing the crisp notification sound of the payment being credited to his account, Boss Zhou smiled broadly, but inwardly he was cursing.

Damn, I think I got a little carried away and ended up paying an extra four thousand yuan just to show off.

Forget it, I'll just have those two guys bring them back next time.

After ordering, the three of them began to feel a secret anticipation, hoping that the owner would take them to a special place, through a hidden door. When they went inside, they found a luxuriously decorated private room with a row of beautiful girls of different styles sitting on the sofa...

The more they thought about it, the more excited they became. Big Gold Chain nudged Boss Zhou with his elbow and said, "Boss Zhou, if the quality is really good later, I'll give you a red envelope."

"Stop talking nonsense. I'm treating you, and you still give me a red envelope? Who are you trying to slap in the face for?

Just as they were getting impatient and their imaginations were running wild, the curtain to the kitchen was lifted.

Li Zhibai came out carrying a tray with various luxurious versions of Shaxian snacks.

Then he laid out the food one by one in front of the three of them.

The three men looked down at the plates of fragrant food in front of them, their ambiguous and lewd smiles gradually fading and freezing.

"No, boss, are you serious?"

"What happened to that great show? Did it just disappear?"

They rushed over from home in the middle of the night, spending a huge sum of over five thousand yuan, thinking they could enjoy the top-tier, private, and exclusive high-end project in Financial Street.

So, all you did was serve us Shaxian snacks?