Ares had originally planned to send Sheng Jiu two all-around household robots.
However…
After gradually getting to know this world, he realized that its technology wasn't actually that advanced.
Sheng Jiu was just a small restaurant owner, having too many technologically advanced devices wouldn't be a good thing for her.
But, after he left, no one could come in…
Thinking this, Ares's eyes suddenly lit up.
Right!
There's one right there upstairs!
With this in mind, Ares hurriedly said, "After I leave, don't worry about who does the work in the restaurant. After I send Paul back and the trial is over, he can come here to serve his sentence."
Sheng Jiu: ?
A question mark slowly floated above her head.
Ares briefly explained the laws of the Empire.
A pirate like Paul wasn't considered extremely heinous.
Therefore, the maximum sentence would be several decades or even more than a hundred years.
In Ares's opinion, what difference does it make where they work?
Rather than scavenging on a garbage planet or reclaiming wasteland on a barren planet, it's better to send him to Sheng Jiu as a handyman!
Not wanting Sheng Jiu to worry about Paul's safety, Ares quickly explained, "As for safety, don't worry. Paul will wear special equipment that will restrict his movement."
Interstellar prisoner management procedures were already quite high-tech.
They would put special neck collars on prisoners.
The neck collar is for 24 hours online monitoring. If the prisoner makes any unusual movement, a shock will be delivered immediately.
As for the current…
Even the strongest interstellar survivor would be stunned after two shocks and wouldn't know anything.
Finally, Ares thought for a moment and added, "Later, I can apply for another one for you—a remote control for on-site monitoring. If you detect any unusual movement from Paul, you can press it before the back-end monitoring, giving him a shock."
Sheng Jiu: ?
Sheng Jiu was amazed!
However, she still asked more questions in detail.
Although she felt that having Paul as a handyman seemed a bit unreliable...
But, why was she inexplicably tempted?
A burly man over 1.9 meters tall, providing three meals a day, accommodation, and no salary…
Sheng Jiu thought for a while, then asked hesitantly, "Will it work?"
Ares thought about it seriously, then nodded, "It should be fine. I'll talk to the relevant department when I get back."
Ares held a high position in the Empire, and with his intervention, plus the fact that Paul's crime did not warrant death, he was able to secure his life.
The chances of approval are extremely high.
Moreover…
It's a restaurant that no one else can see…
Many people would probably be very interested after hearing this, right?
Sheng Jiu also considered it for a moment, then nodded, temporarily agreeing.
Ares still felt a pang of loss, but he also carried a heavy responsibility.
So, no matter how reluctant he was, he had to leave once the rescue team from command arrived.
He lowered his head sadly, inhaling the delicious aroma wafting from the bowl of wonton soup in front of him. His reluctance and disappointment slowly dissolved in the food, transforming into wisps of steam that drifted away with the fragrance.
The wontons have cooled down and are now ready to eat.
Ares eagerly scooped one up and put it in his mouth.
Warm yet silky smooth.
The thin wrapper, after being dipped in the delicious broth, was left only with a silky smooth and fragrant aroma.
Ares needed to use a spoon to support it, lest the wonton fall directly into the bowl.
He gently took a bite.
The thin wrapper broke open at the touch, revealing the pork inside, tightly wrapped.
One bite, and the savory aroma and warmth immediately fill the air.
Amidst the rich, meaty fragrance, a subtle hint of wild scallion's natural freshness permeates the aroma.
It has a very faint scent, yet it allows one to catch a whiff of it unexpectedly.
That fresh, natural aroma was the finishing touch, giving the whole bowl of wontons a unique flavor and vitality.
Ares, rarely savoring it so much, found the taste so good he wanted to swallow his tongue.
Before, he hadn't really cared much about food.
There's nothing wrong with simple and quick nutrient solutions or nutrient pastes.
Simple, efficient, and requires no culinary skills.
Now…
Ares felt that his previous days had been bland and tasteless!
Now, with a bowl of steaming wontons in front of him and fragrant broth floating in a pot not far away, he can embark on a culinary journey anytime, anywhere, whenever he wants.
This kind of life, this kind of taste, seemed to be what life was all about?
Ares wasn't sure, but delicious food certainly can easily lead to decadence.
But he actually enjoyed this kind of decadence.
Ares felt that he didn't do this everyday, he just indulged himself occasionally.
Life shouldn't be too stressful or too tiring.
An occasional indulgence is a kind of adjustment, isn't it?
Thinking of this, Ares scooped up another spoonful of the fragrant soup.
The freshness of the dried shrimp was like a gentle sea breeze wafting past the nose, carrying the dampness and aroma of the ocean, enveloping those savoring the food as they slowly moved forward.
A bite of wonton, a sip of soup.
Ares thought…
What's wrong with indulging a little?
Who wouldn't want a life like this?
Ares devoured six bowls of wontons in one go.
Each bowl contained ten plump wontons.
There wasn't much pork tenderloin to begin with, and after he and Sheng Jiu finished, his companions…
They have no food left.
Ares only realized this after he finished eating, which made him a little embarrassed.
Without wontons, she'd have to make fried rice for Ares' teammates.
It's quick, easy, and a satisfying carb meal, it'll give them a feeling of contentment.
Sheng Jiu still had some loofah she'd bought earlier, so she'd make a loofah and egg drop soup, which would help alleviate the greasiness from the fried rice.
The aroma of fried rice is far more intense than that of wontons.
Li Cheng Xiang had finished preparing the ingredients and was slowly braising them over a low flame.
A rich aroma wafted from next door.
Li Cheng Xiang sniffed: "Mmm, the aroma of pure lard!"
"And the aroma of rice!"
"And the aroma of sausage!"
Li Cheng Xiang sniffed for a while, then slapped his thigh: "This is Pork Lard Fried Rice!"
The overwhelming aroma made the steamed bun in Li Cheng Xiang's hand suddenly lose its appeal, it even became repulsive.
But this was what he often ate!
Li Cheng Xiang stood at the doorway, peering through the opening towards the next door.
The next door's roller shutter wasn't down yet.
So, this morning, there was this freshness and that fragrance all over again.
Little Boss, do you own a mine?
Why such a lavish breakfast?
Waaah, so, can she bring him along?
Grandpa Hong and the others need less sleep as they get older.
After their morning exercise, they strolled over.
And then…
They smelled the rich aroma of fried rice.
It was Pork Lard Fried Rice—simple ingredients, but incredibly flavorful.
Before taking it out of the wok, Sheng Jiu sprinkled a layer of fresh wild scallions on top. The natural aroma and the savory fragrance of lard blended perfectly together under the intense heat of the fire, creating a gentle and alluring aroma.
Grandpa Hong had just reached the door when he smelled this delicious aroma.
And then, he couldn't move any further.