Chapter 314: Long Time No See
Fu Ya put the black ball into her mouth, and after chewing it for a few times, a satisfied look appeared on her face.
This Mo Wu Tuan was indeed quite good.
Compared to the Exploding Honey Badger Intestine, she found Mo Wu Tuan much easier to accept.
After all, as she chewed the Mo Wu Tuan, its initial pungency gradually faded, leaving behind an increasingly rich and savory taste.
On the other hand, the unique flavor of the Exploding Honey Badger Intestine lingered in the mouth for a long time, refusing to dissipate.
However…
Fu Ya lifted her head and glanced at Ying Shuang, who was behaving unusually—chewing slowly and carefully, frequently sneaking peeks at the young vendor running the stall. Fu Ya let out a quiet sigh in her heart.
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The afternoon passed quickly.
After enjoying some grilled skewers while holding Pururu, Qi Han wandered around the food street, sampling a few specialty snacks he hadn't tried before. Only when he was completely full did he stop, returning to Han Shi to continue researching dragon-based ingredients.
He became so engrossed in his research that when he finally looked up at Ru Yi's reminder, he saw that all seven employees were already waiting quietly outside the door.
After opening the door and letting them in, Qi Han smiled and asked, "So, you all went to try the Mo Wu Tuan this afternoon? How was it?"
He had known in advance that his employees had planned to go try it together.
"The taste was amazing," Fu Ya said, her expression carrying a hint of admiration. "Mo Wu Tuan is truly a unique delicacy!"
Hearing Fu Ya's words, the others also nodded in agreement. Even Keke, who had initially been very reluctant, now wore an expression of reluctant admiration.
There was no helping it—Mo Wu Tuan was one of those foods that, once tasted, had an almost irresistible appeal.
"Boss, I don't recall seeing that Mo Wu Tuan stall before. Is the vendor a local?" Ying Shuang twirled the ends of her twin ponytails with her fingers, casually asking the question.
Aside from Fu Ya, whose expression turned slightly odd, no one else seemed to find the question unusual.
Qi Han was no exception. He smiled slightly and replied, "You mean Ye Lingqing? He's from a village called Zhilán. Mo Wu Tuan is a specialty dish from his hometown, and he wanted to introduce it to more people. That's why he set up a stall in Shrek City during the food festival."
Even Qi Han had a particular fondness for that young man's sincerity. After speaking, he couldn't help but sigh.
Because Ye Lingqing's cooking was genuinely good, and because of his pure intentions, Qi Han had willingly helped him promote his food.
However, Qi Han didn't notice that as he explained, Ying Shuang's expression shifted from excitement to disappointment.
"Alright, what does everyone feel like eating this evening?"
After noting down his employees' orders, Qi Han turned and headed for the kitchen.
Fu Ya gently tugged on Ying Shuang's hand. "Alright, don't overthink it."
Her keen senses had immediately picked up on Ying Shuang's change in mood.
"Fu Ya… Once the food festival ends, he's going back, isn't he?" Ying Shuang's tone was downcast, her soft pink lips pouting slightly.
She had been planning to get to know that gentle-looking young vendor better.
But she hadn't expected that he wasn't a local of Shrek City—he would likely leave once the festival ended.
"He probably will. Be good and let it go." Though Fu Ya felt a bit sorry seeing Ying Shuang so downhearted, she hardened her heart and spoke firmly.
She couldn't afford to give this daydreaming girl any false hope.
Otherwise, she was afraid Ying Shuang might do something reckless.
"Alright then…" Ying Shuang tried to calm her fluttering heart, shaking her head vigorously.
Forget it—maybe this was just a missed connection.
Seeing that Ying Shuang had come to terms with it, Fu Ya smiled lightly.
Now that's the straightforward, carefree Shuang I know!
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"Whoa, there are so many people!"
Standing on her tiptoes, Yue Hen looked ahead at the long, orderly queue, his face full of astonishment.
At noon, when he had lunch with his granddaughter and Kang Rong at Nine Dragons Delicacy, Yue Hen was already astonished by the bustling atmosphere of Shrek Food Street.
Especially in front of Nine Dragons Delicacy and another restaurant called Linlang Fang, where long lines of fifty to sixty people stretched outside the doors.
Seeing such a crowd at those two restaurants was already shocking enough for Yue Hen.
However, compared to the scene in front of Han Shi, even if those two restaurants combined their customers, they wouldn't come close.
Standing on his tiptoes, Yue Hen still couldn't see the entrance of Han Shi due to the sheer number of people waiting in line—there had to be at least a hundred of them.
And to think, Han Shi hadn't even opened yet!
"Brother Yue, this is the usual number of customers at Han Shi," Kang Rong said with a hint of pride on his face. After all, this was a restaurant in Shrek City, and he took pride in it as well. "We came early enough, but if we had arrived any later, we would have to settle for takeout."
Yue Hen had already heard about Han Shi's takeout service from Kang Rong at noon, so he wasn't too surprised. Instead, he silently marveled in his heart.
What an impressive young man… I really misjudged him before.
Beside him, his granddaughter, Yue Lian, held his hand quietly while listening. Her eyes sparkled with excitement.
Is Big Brother Qi Han really this amazing?
I really want to taste the food he makes!
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With over a hundred customers waiting, it naturally took quite some time.
About an hour after Han Shi opened its doors, Yue Hen, Yue Lian, and Kang Rong finally entered the restaurant.
Yue Hen narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze quickly sweeping past the kitchen partition, where he saw a familiar figure busy at work.
It had been months since their last encounter. But now, seeing the young man dressed neatly in his chef's uniform, the image of Qi Han in front of him finally overlapped with the faint memory in his mind.
So it really is that young man from our brief meeting.
The last bit of doubt in Yue Hen's heart completely faded away.
However, Yue Lian, who was still quite short—less than a meter tall—was blocked by the partition and couldn't see inside the kitchen. This made her anxious.
She knew that her Big Brother Qi Han was a chef, so he had to be inside that hidden kitchen. Unable to contain herself, she suddenly jumped up.
And at the moment she finally caught sight of that familiar figure, she cried out in joy, "Big Brother Qi Han!"
Her loud call caused many diners in the restaurant to pause their meals and turn their heads in surprise.
"Lian'er, don't make a scene!" Yue Hen was startled and quickly held her back, glancing apologetically at Fu Ya, who had just walked over. "Apologies, this child is a bit too excitable."
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Inside the kitchen, Qi Han had just finished a round of cooking and was taking the opportunity to guide Qin Yue on her knife skills when he faintly heard someone call his name.
He turned his head toward the direction of the voice, suddenly finding the pair of grandparent and grandchild at the entrance strangely familiar.
After thinking for a moment, Qi Han remembered.
Isn't that Senior Yue Hen and his granddaughter, Yue Lian?
He recalled that they had first met when he completed his first Ingredient Acquisition Quest—hunting Iron-Clad Bulls. At the time, Senior Yue Hen had even helped him drive away other Iron-Clad Bulls, preventing unnecessary trouble in his mission.
And Yue Lian, that adorable little girl, had also left a good impression on him.
He hadn't expected to see them again during the food festival.
Feeling pleasantly surprised by the arrival of an old acquaintance, Qi Han turned to Qin Yue and said, "Try using the technique I just taught you."
After assigning the task, Qi Han smiled brightly and walked out of the kitchen.
"Senior Yue Hen, Yue Lian, long time no see."
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