People in Zongman: My Dimensional Cuisine

To test herself, the young girl poured herself a glass. The wine went down her throat, and the only feeling was that it was fragrant. There was no other feeling, just one word: fragrant.

The aroma of the wine made the girl wonder if she was drinking some kind of magic potion, but she quickly dismissed the thought, because the fragrance wafting between her lips and teeth was the scent of cherry blossoms.

"What fine wine... Well then, let's try some appetizers... This is..."

The girl picked up a thin, red slice. At first, she didn't recognize what it was, but after putting it in her mouth, she immediately knew. She chewed it and said, "Oh! It's beef tendon! I never expected that!"

Beef tendon is like chewing gum for meat, especially spicy beef tendon. This dish is so delicious that the more you chew, the more fragrant it becomes. The chewy texture of the beef tendon, combined with the unique flavor of the chili sauce, the aroma of cilantro, and the slightly sweet and spicy taste of onions, makes it a dish you'll love at first bite.

That's how the girl felt at that moment. Chewing the beef tendon was like chewing some delicious gum. However, perhaps because of her curiosity about the other two side dishes, she forcibly suppressed her taste buds, which had been captivated by the spicy beef tendon, with a sip of wine.

"Huh? This is a bamboo shoot...is it a bamboo shoot?"

The girl stared blankly at the slightly yellowed vegetables in front of her for a moment, but finally picked up a few and put them in her mouth.

Click...

The crisp sound made her pause slightly, then she quickly chewed twice before exclaiming incredulously, "No way... this is kimchi! Is this bamboo shoot or...?"

"It is indeed shredded bamboo shoots~ but there's also some pickled ginger shreds and such in it~ It's a perfect choice to go with drinks or rice~"

Hearing Bai Yu's words, the girl was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "Hmm! It is indeed very crisp and refreshing. And this last green thing, I'm sure it's some kind of vegetable leaf~"

Bai Yu put down the omelet rice and said with a smile, "These are sweet potato leaves~ They're also a great snack to have with drinks~ Well then, the omelet rice and the meal are all ready~ Please enjoy~"

After saying that, Bai Yu turned around and went back to his seat to continue reading. Bai Yu always felt that in some ways, the author of Seven Deadly Sins must be a person with a delicate mind and a talent for understanding people's hearts.

The girl on the other side tried the sweet potato leaves she'd never eaten before and was also captivated by their sweet taste. She felt like working overtime today was definitely worthwhile!

After much deliberation, she finally chose the dish in front of her, which was simply an omelet rice with no words on it, surrounded by two cherry tomatoes, a few slices of carrot and a floret of broccoli. The clean and tidy presentation caught the girl's eye.

Sometimes, elegance doesn't always feel as comfortable as simplicity and order. This applies to rooms, clothes, and even food.

"Oh!"

When the girl used a spoon to break open the omelet rice, unlike the ones sold outside where the rice just sits there stiffly after being opened, it was like quicksand, with a slight sheen, the rice slowly sliding down from the egg skin on both sides.

A blast of steam hit the girl's hand, which jolted her awake. Bai Yu glanced at the girl who had exclaimed in surprise and said with a smile, "There's a surprise in that omelet rice!"

"Eh?"

Curious, the girl scooped up a spoonful of rice and suddenly noticed something: the rice in this omelet rice was actually a bit wet! It looked like soup rice with the soup removed.

"Huh? This tastes like... beef soup?!"

Bai Yu nodded and said softly, "That's right~ The rice was rinsed with beef broth~ so it tastes better~ and it's more satisfying with every bite, isn't it?"

The girl nodded and smiled, saying, "Yes! That's absolutely right. Shopkeeper, you're really amazing!"

Bai Yu just smiled and said nothing. The shop returned to silence, with only the crisp chewing sounds of the girl occasionally eating side dishes and the occasional exclamations of delight as she was captivated by the delicious food.

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Chapter 57 Kobayashi, Albus Dumbledore (Please subscribe~)

After finishing the last piece of beef tendon and the omelet rice, the girl's late-night breakfast came to an end. Looking at Bai Yu, who was reading a book, she smiled and said, "It was delicious! I didn't expect to be so lucky to be here today!"

Bai Yu shook his head and said, "It's lucky for customers to eat their favorite food, but for the restaurant owners, every customer who comes is a blessing."

The girl smiled and said, "Manager, you really are someone who makes it easy for people to feel friendship..."

"Customers who are friends with the store manager can get a discount when dining out—isn't that great?"

"Of course! So, manager, how much is it in total?"

"1500~"

The girl nodded, then said incredulously, "How much?!"

"1500 yen~"

The girl stared blankly at the food in front of her and asked, "Manager... is this the regular price or a friend's discount?"

Bai Yu smiled and said, "That's a question~ Everyone here is a friend~ so naturally it's a friend's price~ But actually, the friend's price is no different from the real price~"

This meal wasn't exactly expensive, but it certainly wasn't cheap either. Just this pot of wine alone wouldn't be cheap. After putting down the money, the girl smiled and said, "Well then, manager, I'll definitely come back here again. My colleagues call me Xiaolin. See you next time!"

Watching Kobayashi leave, Bai Yu thought for a moment and said, "In a way, you can tell from his name that he's a very kind person."

After packing his things, Bai Yu looked at the faint blue tinge in the sky, stretched, and said, "Looks like nothing's wrong... Huh?! There seem to be quite a few guests today..."

As soon as Bai Yu finished speaking, the door lit up, and then an old man walked in, looking around. His clothes, which looked luxurious and elegant, seemed particularly pleasing to the eye on the old man, as if he was meant to wear them.

Bai Yu stood up and said softly, "This old gentleman, you..."

The old man paused for a moment, then said in confusion, "There's a delicious smell of food here... This is a restaurant, isn't it?"

Bai Yu nodded. After looking around, the old man said with a kind smile, "This is truly a warm place. May I stay for a meal?"

Bai Yu said with a smile, "Of course~ and you can order anytime. As long as we have the ingredients, we can make the dish you want."

The old man smiled and said, "Speak with confidence; confident people have good luck. I haven't seen your style before, but it doesn't seem bad."

Bai Yu looked at the old man and smiled, saying, "That's right, this is another world. In other words, you came to my shop through a portal. This place should be different from your world."

The old man was stunned for a moment, then adjusted his glasses and looked around in astonishment, saying, "Praise Merlin! This is a miracle... this is simply unparalleled magic!"

Bai Yu was taken aback, then said softly, "Sir, you..."

The old man interrupted Bai Yu, saying, "Young shopkeeper, I'm not that old. You can call me Dumbledore, Albus Dumbledore!"

Bai Yu nodded and said, "Okay, Mr. Dumbledore, are you also from a world with magic?"

Dumbledore nodded and said, "That's right. In our world, we have many people who can use magic, but we're not called wizards, we're called sorcerers. Although in some ways we're similar to wizards. Have any other wizards come here?"

Bai Yu nodded and said, "There are quite a few. Just recently, a powerful young girl who knew magic left, and a magician who is imprisoned. Yesterday, a gentleman skilled in magic also came."

Albus Dumbledore nodded and said, "That's good, but why are wizards still trapped in cages?"

"That's because of their country~ It's a long story~ But he'll be free sooner or later~ So, Mr. Dumbledore, what would you like to eat?"

Dumbledore thought for a moment and said, "Since this is another world, then there shouldn't be any of our ingredients. In that case, prepare some... raspberry jam and lemon juice, bread and broth."

Bai Yu smiled and said, "Mr. Dumbledore really likes sweets~ But is the jam and lemon juice alright?"

Dumbledore laughed and said, "I told you I'm not that old yet. If you'd like, the lemonade should be chilled."

Bai Yu nodded and said, "Then please wait a moment~ It will be ready soon~"

Dumbledore nodded without saying anything. After Bai Yu left, Dumbledore began to carefully observe his surroundings. Although the shop was not very big, it gave Dumbledore an unprecedented feeling of relaxation.

"Hmm~ This shop is really nice..."

As soon as Dumbledore finished speaking, Bai Yu came over carrying a small silver-white jar and a black plate. Dumbledore was slightly taken aback when he saw what Bai Yu had placed in front of him.

Dumbledore said doubtfully, "Young man, didn't I order bread? This would be biscuits in any world, wouldn't it?"

Bai Yu smiled and said, "Yes~ the bread is still baking, but we should definitely try the fresh jam, otherwise it would be a waste. After thinking about it, I finally chose cookies. These are just ordinary snack cookies, enough for you to wait until the bread is done~"

Dumbledore nodded. This human-centered design made him feel respected and warm. After Bai Yu left, Dumbledore looked at the biscuits in front of him, moved his fingers, picked one up, opened the lid, and a fragrant aroma wafted out. Dumbledore's hooked nose couldn't help but sniff twice.

"A little... Mmm~ That pleasant sound... it's a good jar of jam..."

Dumbledore looked at the biscuits covered in purplish-red jam, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes.

After a crisp sound, Dumbledore's peaceful eyes behind his glasses widened slightly. He picked up a new biscuit, scooped a large piece from the jam jar, and put it in his mouth.

"This...this...this is indeed raspberry, but the texture and taste are...By Merlin, what a delicious jam this is, it can be called a work of art!"

Dumbledore never imagined that he would taste something he never dared to dream of in another world. At this moment, Dumbledore was like a bear who had found honey, picking up biscuits and scooping out jam one by one, occasionally letting out the same exclamation he had just made before.

Bai Yu, who was mixing juice in the kitchen, smiled and shook her head. It was clear that this old wizard had a great fondness for sweets. However, such a guest was quite interesting.

P.S.: Dumbledore is here, do you think Captain Jack Sparrow or something will be far behind?

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Chapter 58 Dumbledore's Thoughts (Please Subscribe~)

When Bai Yu came out carrying a jar of lemonade and bread from Dumbledore, he saw Dumbledore looking somewhat awkwardly at the jam jar in front of him.

Bai Yu asked in confusion, "What's wrong, Mr. Dumbledore?"

Dumbledore said somewhat awkwardly, "Manager, this jam was so delicious, I've already finished it all, could you..."

Bai Yu smiled and said, "Of course~ Please wait a moment~ Can we use this jar instead?"

Dumbledore nodded, and Bai Yu put down the steaming bread and the icy lemon juice, then picked up the jar and turned back to the kitchen.

Dumbledore looked at the fragrant bread and the icy lemon juice in front of him, hesitated for a moment, and finally picked up the lemon juice. He looked at the few ice cubes floating in the glass, and some leaf-like bits of debris. A green lemon floating on top looked particularly beautiful.

"Huh? What is this?"

When Dumbledore stirred it with the straw, he saw some translucent little granules floating up from the bottom. Dumbledore would swear to the great mage Merlin that he had never seen anything like it.

Bai Yu returned with a jar, smiling, and said, "This is aloe vera jelly~ Plain lemon juice would be too bland, so I added a few things~"

After Aloe nodded, Dumbledore picked up the straw and took a sip. The refreshing sourness of the iced lemonade made him feel a jolt, and his vision cleared. Then he tasted a little bit of other fruit.

Dumbledore thought for a long time but couldn't figure it out, but he was sure this stuff would make the lemonade taste better. Suddenly, Dumbledore found a few aloe vera jelly grains in his mouth. After tentatively biting one, Dumbledore smiled.

"Manager, your aloe vera jelly is amazing! You're a genius!"

Bai Yu, who was reading a book, was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "I didn't invent this. Many milk tea shops around here have something like this. Lemon aloe vera jelly is a perfect match for this drink."

Dumbledore nodded and then picked up a loaf of bread. The first thing he felt when he held the bread in his hand was how soft it was; it felt like he was holding a ball of cotton.

This bread isn't like toast; it's more like a baguette, but it's infinitely softer.

Dumbledore knew how soft and fragrant the bread was even before he tasted it, because when he broke it open, the aroma of milk and wheat immediately filled his nostrils.

As it turns out, nothing is simpler and more delightful than delicious bread paired with sweet and sour jam. Dumbledore was like a child eating bread for the first time, taking bite after bite and unable to stop.

Tear off a piece, dip it in jam, and take a bite. The sweet and sour raspberry flavor, combined with the milky and wheaty aroma of the bread, and a hint of strange sweetness from the jam, all are linked together by the softness of the bread. The wonderful texture and excellent taste make it a true pleasure.

"Oh... praise Merlin..."

When Dumbledore used the last piece of bread to wipe the jam out of the jar and put it in his mouth, it was all over, and Dumbledore was somewhat full.

"This is..."

"Mr. Dumbledore, have you forgotten the broth you ordered?"

Dumbledore paused, then adjusted his glasses and chuckled, "Oh! Right! I almost forgot, this bread and jam are absolutely delicious..."

Dumbledore looked at the small bowl of steaming broth in front of him, picked up a spoon and scooped up a spoonful. He paused for a moment, then asked in confusion, "What kind of meat is this?"

"Venus meat~"

"venison?!"

Dumbledore stared at the angular piece of meat on the spoon, cut as if by a precise instrument, yet still trembling slightly. He simply couldn't believe that this dish was venison!

As expected, the unique texture of the venison combined with the rich broth, a salty flavor that differed from the sweetness of the previous jam, a subtle saltiness, and a hint of white pepper and mushroom, created a striking contrast.

Bai Yu didn't watch Dumbledore eat; instead, he focused on reading. Only after Dumbledore finished drinking all the lemonade in his hand did he let out a long sigh and lean back in his chair.

Looking at the healthy rosy complexion on his aged face, Dumbledore said with emotion, "This is a magical place, and I am honored to dine here."

Bai Yu said softly, "For a restaurant, the arrival of guests is an honor. It seems Mr. Dumbledore has finished his meal?"

Dumbledore nodded and smiled, saying, "Of course! I haven't thought about having a meal like this in a long time."

As he spoke, Dumbledore took a gold coin from his pocket and placed it on the table. Then he stood up and said, "Alright, young magic shopkeeper, now you can undo this magic spell and let me go back."

Bai Yu smiled and said, "I'm not a magician, I'm just a chef and the manager of a restaurant. If you want to go back, just open the door and walk back."

Dumbledore paused, walked to the door, and opened it. A gentle white light shone in. Dumbledore said, somewhat astonished, "This is a miracle... Shopkeeper, what's your name?"

"White feather~"

Dumbledore nodded and said, "Alright, I'll remember that name. Will I have another chance to come here?"

Bai Yu smiled and said, "Of course, I have many repeat customers. They come in the same way as before, and you can bring your friends along!"

Dumbledore nodded and said, "Hmm! I have no reason not to share a shop like this, but it wouldn't be good if just anyone could come... Well then, Shopkeeper Bai Yu, I'll head back now." (Pay attention to this! Dumbledore doesn't bring just anyone!)

Bai Yu glanced at the gold coins on the table and said, "Wait a moment~"

Dumbledore was taken aback, then saw Bai Yu return to the kitchen and come out again a moment later, this time holding a cardboard box and handing it to him.

Dumbledore paused, puzzled, and said, "This is...."

"You paid too much for your meal. Since you seemed to really like that jam, I'll use this as your change."