Did the tavern owner cook Chinese food today?

When Holly and the others arrived at the location in a mule cart, some people were already squatting in front of the booth.

Some of them are slightly familiar, and they are yesterday's diners.

"Little boss, you are finally here. I dragged my friend here today - he tasted your cooking yesterday." A diner laughed.

"Don't mention it, my dreams last night were all about the smell of pineapple sweet and sour meat." Thinking of that lingering taste, the bearded dwarf couldn't help drooling.Before he finished speaking, a wooden board as tall as him fell in front of him.

"Yangzhou Fried Rice, Pork Wrapped in a Pot, Lemonade..." The dwarf muttered to the notice on the wooden board, "Hey, why is there no pineapple glutinous rice?"

Hearing this, Holly, who was placing the ingredients, didn't rush to answer.The pots of ingredients were lifted onto the wooden table by him, almost half-surrounding the whole person.

This posture made everyone dumbfounded, as if confirming, they went to the notice board to check carefully.

——Yeah, no dizziness, obviously there are only two dishes today?

"Don't worry, today's dishes will not be inferior to yesterday's." Holly said firmly.

He lifted the lid of a deep bucket first, and the fragrance of lemon could not stop spreading. In midsummer, this kind of fruity fragrance is especially refreshing.

Take a pre-prepared cup made of folded leaves, pour lemonade, and insert a cleaned reed tube.

He tapped the wooden sign with his finger, and handed out the leaf cup to everyone: "Iced lemon juice, two copper coins for a cup."

Although they sometimes use lemon juice to deodorize seafood, the fruit can sour your teeth when eaten raw.

After witnessing the delicious taste of cooked pineapple yesterday, some repeat customers hesitated for a while, and decided to trust the little boss and buy this glass of juice directly.

This is a canine orc.His head, or his whole body, is covered with fur; except that he can stand like a human and wear clothes, he basically has the same appearance as a dog.

His appearance is exactly the same as the Bernese Mountain Dog that Holly knew before crossing, and the small black round eyes are shining with anticipation and apprehension.

The customer took the cup, kept testing and sniffing it, and tilted his head at the reed pipe, worrying again.

Holly saw it interestingly, and explained to customers: "Hold the tube in your mouth, and you can drink it with a light sip."

Following the instructions of the little boss, the dog orc felt that he just sucked it a little, and in a blink of an eye, the cold liquid flowed into the mouth along the hollow pipe.

He hasn't had time to react to such a miraculous thing, which belongs to the unique refreshing taste of lemon.It quickly filled the entire mouth.

The fragrance turns round and hits the nostrils, and the ice is as clear as a clear spring in the deep mountains and wild forests.He could even clearly feel that a coolness flowed down the throat, then to the chest cavity, and finally flowed into the stomach, making him tremble all over.

Others saw him baring his teeth, showing a gloating expression.He wanted to explain, but his tongue seemed to be restrained by magic, and he refused to let it go.

sour?It is indeed sour, but most of the sourness has been neutralized by the sweetness, bringing out the most palatable side of lemon.

As an orc, his tongue and sense of taste are relatively sensitive, from which he can distinguish the subtle taste of honey.

One mouthful, two mouthfuls...until his throat was numb and his body warned him that he could not continue to inhale the storm for the time being, he reluctantly spat out the straw.

The expressions of the onlookers gradually changed under his continuous swallowing and intoxicated expression.

"If only I could have a glass of lemonade every summer." The dog-beastman stared at the liquid in the glass and said with deep emotion.

——There is no doubt that such a simple but direct evaluation is the easiest to arouse people's curiosity and yearning.

Holly on the other side started to heat up the oil to make fried rice. Seeing that the ice drink team was mobilized, he raised the corner of his mouth in satisfaction.

Different from fried rice with eggs, the price of Yangzhou fried rice is more than double that of the former - 22 copper coins per bowl, but the price of pot-packed meat is 16 copper coins.

Because since the ingredients are available, we must try our best to restore the original taste and bring it to the extreme: dried sea cucumber, scallops, fresh bamboo shoots, fresh shrimp, mushrooms, peas, and ham, as well as the necessary eggs and shallots, there are eight kinds of side dishes in total.

Some of the ingredients are not often eaten by the aborigines here, so Holly can try to reduce the cost as much as possible, or buy them at a low price.

Counting all the production costs, Holly dared to pat his green breasts to guarantee that this fried rice is definitely worth the money.

All the people queuing up to buy drinks, and those passing by to watch, were all amazed at the way Holly fried rice.

The egg shreds of Yangzhou fried rice are like golden flying catkins, covered with rice grains, green peas and chopped green onions.

After all, who would have thought that the eggs would be made into shredded eggs, and then such rich ingredients would be fried afterwards, which seemed like a food only nobles would enjoy!

And this is unheard of, where is the recipe that seems to come from the back kitchen of the old gourmet nobles, but it only sells for 22 coppers? !

People's consumption psychology is always through substitution, comparison, and various catalysis, and finally forms a result that seems inexplicable but actually has evidence to follow.

For example, those people who are already attracted by delicious food on the street, once hinted in their hearts: "I can eat food comparable to that of nobles", they have a desire to consume.

"Replacement" is nothing more than that.

Naturally, there were many diners queuing up in front of the stall.

If we talk about Yangzhou fried rice, it is a bombardment of the taste buds - because the ingredients are all fresh and fragrant ingredients, and the rich taste jumps and undulates between the lips and teeth.

The pot-packed meat just out of the pan is the impact on the taste.

With the aroma and temperature of the oil, use your front teeth to pierce the shell of the fried meat little by little - from crispy to tender, the crispy surface contrasts sharply with the tender texture inside.

Guobaorou captured the bearded dwarf almost instantly.

This dish and pineapple sweet and sour pork are two different flavors, and the sweet and sour sauce on the skin also let him taste something in common between the two.

The dwarf liked the fried meat in front of him even more—the slender scallion and ginger shreds wrapped around the meat, which was slightly spicy and sweet, and the fleeting stimulation on the tip of his tongue made him unable to stop.

Finally, I fully understood why my friend dragged him here after work in the morning.Standing in the sun for a long time like two idiots.

Turns out, the wait was worth it.If there is still a chance to buy food here, you have to wait until the black-haired little boss sets up a stall.

The fried rice is delicious, the pot-packed meat is crisp and tender, and a sip of lemon hydrolyzes the greasiness. The diners enjoy eating it.

The canine orc was the first to taste lemonade, and the novel and wonderful experience made him drink up the liquid in the glass very quickly.

Staring blankly at the empty cup for a while, unable to chew the rice with short kisses, he returned to Holly's side, staring straight at the little boss with his dark round eyes.

Holly:?What is this for?

"What, what's the matter?" Beastman is also a beast, the lethality of the dog's eyes cannot be underestimated, he couldn't hold it after all.

Wilmer observed the change in Holly's expression, thoughtful.

"Boss, can't we sell another lemonade?" the dog orc pleaded, his tail hanging to the ground.

When the bystanders who were still in line heard this, they were impatient: "It's clearly written on it, it's a purchase restriction!"

The people at the back of the line echoed, they have been waiting for a long time, just to taste this iced drink.

"Thank you very much for your liking, but I'm very sorry, no matter how much you bid, each person can only have one." Holly first apologized to the guest, and then changed the subject, "Actually, lemonade is also very easy to make, you can make it yourself Try it."

Then, he told all about the ratio and production method.

The dog orcs heard it anxiously, subconsciously wrote it down in their hearts, and their heads were muddled.

Is the little boss sick again?It happened once yesterday, and today I still revealed the secret recipe so nonchalantly.

After all, lemonade is not a rare commodity.In two days, some clever merchants will be able to figure out the formula, which will definitely be sold elsewhere.

Instead of guarding the "secret recipe" of the past few days, it is better to tell the public now.He has already earned a lot of income just by selling other foods.

To win by quality is Hawley's goal.

The dog orc left with regret, and within a moment, Holly felt a scorching gaze again.

Holly: ...?

What's going on today?

The eyes met, and it turned out to be the Leopard boy from yesterday.

"Come here and talk, I'm listening." Holly was a little dumbfounded, he was so busy, he lowered his head to pay attention to the dishes in the pot again, and called directly to the person.

"...My name is Eric." The leopard boy named Eric walked forward slowly, and two pairs of hands with pointed nails tightly grasped the corners of the clothes, about to tear the cloth.

"Okay, Eric." Hawley took the time to look at him, "What's the matter with you?"

"Do you... still need help here? I can do better than yesterday."

Eric was so nervous that his voice trembled a little, and his eyes were full of hope.

The black-haired boss didn't speak, just focusing on the work at hand.

No answer does not mean rejection, it may mean that there is still a chance, Eric has been staying where he is.

He didn't dare to breathe heavily, almost holding himself to the point of dying.After finishing a dish, the boss said to him with a smile on his lips, "Tomorrow I have important arrangements, and I may not sell here again. You have to plan that you can only help for one day."

The pupils of the beast suddenly tightened, Eric shook his head, and then quickly got into the booth as if he was afraid that Holly would regret it.

After spending the night thinking about what Hawley said yesterday, Wilmer roughly understood the meaning of the words.But he still couldn't be happy... Of course, he couldn't express any emotion on his face.

Eric heats up the food, he is responsible for packing the customers, and there is an area where the two stand.

Feeling that the space has become cramped, Wilmer quietly grabbed most of the seats, and the unhappiness in his heart subsided a little.

Eric's leopard ears moved slightly, realizing this situation, feeling inexplicable.He is not a character who is willing to suffer losses, so he also scrambled for the territory.

Holly didn't notice the turmoil in the secret of the two little kids.

He was flattening a roll of paper with his thumb, and after reading the content written on it, he turned his head and looked at the back of a gray robe in the distance.

It was the customer who left the note just now and ran away in a hurry, and the coin was also thrown to Bobby.

The customer asked Hawley to deliver the meal to a designated location.Received something, will give him an extra 1 silver reward.

With such a generous shot, it must be someone from a noble family.

But he couldn't get away at the moment, and the note clearly told him that the other party had sent someone to wait for the response.

Keeping customers waiting for a long time is not good, Holly had a thought and had an idea.

"Eric, there's something you need to do here."

The half-breed boy of the leopard tribe has good legs and feet, and his speed is astonishing.It is very suitable for him to be assigned to this job.

"Can you read?" Received an affirmative answer from the other party, Holly continued to ask, "Do you know where the above location is?"

He ran away from home with his sister and came to Lost Island. In order to find a suitable job, Eric almost ran all over the city.Especially in the main city, there is basically no place he doesn't know.

He told Holly the truth, and received unexpected compliments. He shook his ears and flicked his furry tail unconsciously.Receive notes and meals, and run away in the wind.

"Aren't you afraid that he will take the rice home or steal the silver coins?" Bobby teased.

Raising an eyebrow, Hawley responded, "If he really wanted to keep the job, he wouldn't do it.

"When this kid was caught by me yesterday, I slipped out where he lives. If "Juan Qian" escapes, I can come to the door and clean up. "

If even the address is fake... then he considers himself unlucky, and his trust is wasted.

Wilmer didn't ask about the last possibility, but in the process of being inseparable these days, he could more or less guess Holly's actions.

...It can only be said that this person is both smart and stupid, and he is really good-hearted, so good that he is stupid.

——Fortunately, the result did not disappoint Hawley.

It didn't take long for Eric to return with a silver coin.He handed it to Bobby breathlessly, and there was no need to count it at all.

Holly asked him to take a good rest first, and gave Master a look.

Before he could catch his breath, Eric was so frightened that he breathed out when he heard that he could get half of the money.

The place next to his stomach hurts when he breathes, even so, he still panted heavily, and stuttered to confirm: "Really, really?"

"Your kind-hearted Boss Hawley lied to you yesterday? When the goods are sold out, I will give you a lot of money." Bobby promised.

So until the stall was closed, Eric couldn't get back to his senses.

A total of 70 copper coins lay in the palm of his hand. The weight was not too much, but Eric felt that they were heavy.

Boss Hawley also added that because he was a little late, he only had 20 copper coins, and he should have gotten 25 copper coins.

Seeing the leopard boy mechanically bowing to the three of them and thanking them, like a wooden stake, he walked home with the same hands and feet.Hawley was amused and happy for him from the bottom of his heart.

For 70 copper coins, for two and a half children, it is enough to live frugally for a period of time.

Today's incident also brought some inspiration to Holly.

The takeaway service cannot be missed. After the tavern is successfully opened, it must be put on the agenda.

Things are going well tomorrow, so he can temporarily settle down on the Lost Island and prepare for the work on the tavern as soon as possible.

If all goes well, you can formally hire Eric and train him into a generation of delivery staff.

... The chances of winning are not at hand, and I still want to go so far.Holly laughed at himself and pulled back his thoughts.

He has to go back to rest and prepare early.

To have an audience with Lord Donovan tomorrow, various issues need to be considered.

Judging from the current situation, this is the only and best opportunity, and we must firmly grasp the opportunity.

--------------------

The author has something to say:

Let me explain in advance, the behavior of Little Skull in this chapter is not jealousy, he is just a young man with a pure heart, Eric is not happy to see it!

This is the early stage, and the relationship will come naturally.

-

This chapter actually made me want to hit the big wall with my brain.

Because I feel that fried rice was written in the previous chapter, fried rice is not applicable for the time being.However, the progress of the article is limited, and Hawley has not produced condiments such as soy sauce, oyster sauce, and bean paste.

Originally, I wanted to write about the ground three delicacies rice bowl, the whole Lu cuisine set meal.

It took a long time to search, but I couldn't find a rice bowl made without soy sauce, my head is bald!

To sum it up with a sentence my relatives and friends joked about me: I can’t wait to get into the novel and give Holly something.

I must write about making soy sauce as soon as possible, otherwise it will be too torture to send a few!

_(:з"∠)_