"Boss Mai, I heard the restaurant has new dishes today? It was a bit busy at the shop, but I left the shop to the staff and come over to try the new dishes first." As soon as Mai Ge opened the door, a blond, short-haired young man who had been standing at the entrance in a daze immediately looked up, asking expectantly.
"Yes, but today is just a trial sale." Mai Ge nodded with a smile. This young man was named Pu Luo Er • Mu Shan, around twenty seven or twenty eight years old. He also ran a shop in Aden Square, apparently selling a kind of incense imported from the distant capital of the Los Empire. It was quite popular with women of all races in this Chaos City. His shop employed five staff members and had a considerable income.
He came in yesterday morning after seeing the restaurant's unique decor while walking around. After eating a serving of Yang Zhou Fried Rice, he felt like he had found his soul, so he had lunch and dinner here. In the evening, he even brought two owners from the shop next door over.
He didn't come this morning, probably because he heard about the restaurant's new dishes from a friend, so he waited at the door before the restaurant opened at noon.
"Okay, then give me one first, but what exactly is the new dish?" Pu Luo Er asked Mai Ge as he entered the restaurant, full of curiosity.
"It's a La Zhi Rou Jia Mo." Mai Ge replied with a smile.
"La Zhi Rou Jia Mo? What's that?" Pu Luo Er frowned slightly. He vaguely knew what meat and flatbread were, but could these two things be combined into a dish?
However, recalling the Yang Zhou Fried Rice from before, he asked Mai Ge about the meaning of the dish's name, and he only said that Yang Zhou was a very beautiful place.
It seems that Boss Mai is quite casual about naming the dishes. However, as a genius who can make such delicious food that completely overturns his understanding of food, it is understandable that he is a little willful. Pu Luo Er casually found a seat and sat down.
"Okay, please wait a moment." Mai Ge nodded and went into the kitchen. As he passed the counter, he saw Amy squatting down, happily stroking the back of the Ugly Duckling. Indeed, petting cats is addictive, especially cute little kittens; even Amy couldn't resist.
During his free time, Mai Ge had already prepared the Bai Ji Mo and braised meat in advance. He took a Bai Ji Mo from the oven, made an opening with a thin knife, stuffed the chopped meat evenly into the Bai Ji Mo, poured a small spoonful of braised sauce on it, took a paper bag from the side, walked out of the kitchen and handed it to Pu Luo Er, smiling and saying, "Your La Zhi Rou Jia Mo."
"It smells so good!" Pu Luo Er took the Rou Jia Mo, immediately drawn in by the irresistible aroma of the meat. The smell was even more intense than Yang Zhou Fried Rice, making his mouth water as he couldn't help but swallow, even though he hadn't eaten anything that morning.
The kraft paper bag was clean and elegant, and it even had a cute half-elf's back drawn on it. He remembered Mai Ge had a lovely half-elf daughter, but he hadn't expected Mai Ge to use her back as a trademark. That was quite a bold move, and he was certainly an interesting person and a good father.
His shop frequently interacted with various races, so he was well aware of the awkward situation faced by half-races.
As a businessman, Pu Luo Er is able to treat everyone equally, and the little girl from the Boss Mai's family is really cute; all the customers at the restaurant like her. But it seems she's not here today
Pulling his thoughts back, Pu Luo Er looked at the enticing aroma of the food in the bag. A whole white Bai Ji Mo had been cut open in the middle, and fragrant meat was stuffed inside. So, this was what a Rou Jia Mo was! But was this meat called La Zhi Rou?
With a hint of doubt, Pu Luo Er couldn't resist the allure of the aroma and eagerly took a bite.
The deliciousness exploded in his mouth almost instantly. The flavorful meat juices stimulated every taste bud, creating an incredibly satisfying sensation. Unlike the mildness of Yang Zhou Fried Rice, this flavor was more stimulating, like the difference between sweet spring water and strong liquor, transforming into a warm current that guides his blood to surge through his veins.
"Ah!" Pu Luo Er, who had been closing his eyes, suddenly opened them and couldn't help but let out a sound of admiration. The blood in his body was surging, just like the feeling of his heart beating when he first confessed to the girl next door. It seemed that he had regained his vitality in his youth.
Immersed in daily interactions with all sorts of races, his face always bearing a smile, he had even forgotten what a genuine smile felt like.
But now, he seemed to have rediscovered the feeling of smiling. This delicious feeling was truly delightful, making him want to laugh uncontrollably.
One bite after another, Pu Luo Er's face was always filled with a joyful smile. He came to this Chaos City at the age of seventeen, starting as a shop assistant. He had knelt, cried, lost, and won. In the end, he still managed to gain a foothold in this Chaos City and opened his first shop in Aden Square. In the blink of an eye, ten years have passed, and the faces of his hometown people have long been forgotten.
The comfort of these past few years seems to have made him forget that when he first came to this Chaos City and saw the magnificent and spacious Aden Square, the young man had silently told himself that he would own ten shops in Aden Square and dream of becoming a superior person.
"Boss Mai, I think I should open a second shop." Pu Luo Er said, looking up at Mai Ge with a smile after finishing a Rou Jia Mo.
"That's good." Mai Ge nodded with a smile. Although he didn't know why Pu Luo Er had suddenly said that, the La Zhi Rou Jia Mo seemed to have given him strength, and this change made him feel good.
"Please give me another La Zhi Rou Jia Mo. I believe this kind of heart-pounding food will definitely become a hit in the Chaos City." Pu Luo Er said confidently with a smile.
"Okay, please wait a moment." Mai Ge nodded and went into the kitchen to make another Rou Jia Mo.
After slowly finishing his second Rou Jia Mo, Pu Luo Er pulled out his purse from his pocket and looked at Mai Ge, saying, "Boss Mai, I'd like to take five Rou Jia Mo back for my staffs to try. Is that alright?"
"Today is a trial sale. Each person can only order a maximum of three Rou Jia Mo." Mai Ge shook his head slightly. The trial sale was to attract some attention in advance and lay the groundwork for the official sale tomorrow; the quantity made was already limited.
"Alright, then one more. A young staff's father passed away, and he's been feeling down. Hopefully, this food from Boss Mai will give him some strength to get back on his feet." Pu Luo Er nodded; as a businessman, he naturally understood Mai Ge.
Watching Pu Luo Er leave with the Rou Jia Mo, Mai Ge collected the gold coins on the table. Another customer pushed open the door, and the first thing he said was, "Boss Mai, did you launch a new product today? What was that fragrant thing that the man was holding?"