"What would you like to eat today?" Zhou Jia asked.
Zhou Xi didn't necessarily know what Zhou Shijie liked to eat, but Zhou Shijie knew what Zhou Xi liked to eat. Therefore, he took good care of his silly son when ordering.
"One serving of Dongpo Pig Knuckle, one serving of Jinling Grass, one serving of Swedish Meatball, one serving of Melt-In-The-Mouth Chicken Feet and two servings of plain white rice of the 100 Styles of Rice Cuisine." Zhou Shijie was also a veteran in Taoxi Road. He didn't even look at the menu when he ordered.
Chicken feet and meatballs were his son's favorites. To be precise, they were his favorite in the past. Zhou Xi had been studying abroad for two to three years and his taste had changed.
Therefore, when he heard Zhou Shijie order these two dishes, Zhou Xi shook his head and said nothing.
"By the way, there should be watermelon juice, right? We are the first batch to arrive," Zhou Shijie asked.
Zhou Jia nodded and quickly noted down all the dishes. Then, she asked, "Chairman Zhou, do you want a cup of watermelon juice?"
Zhou Shijie nodded and paid with Apple Pay. Chairman Zhou's mobile phone had always been trendy, and Yuanzhou shop supported all payment methods.
Regular customers knew that there were three trendy grandpas in Yuanzhou shop. One was Zhou Shijie, and the other was Grandpa Jia, the tricycle grandpa. Grandpa Jia could not only chat with Ling Hong about the NBA, but he was also studying live streaming.
He had never seen it before. It was a very popular livestream on the internet. Grandpa Jia was an outdoor livestream. Every day, he would use the birthday gift that Ling Hong gave him, which was the rather high-end smartphone, to livestream.
Grandpa Jia's live stream was very casual. He didn't care about communication or audience. Every day, he would broadcast his tricycle.
As for the leader of the three trendy grandpas … let's not talk about it for now. After Zhou Shijie paid, Zhou Xi grumbled that the price was too expensive.
"It's worth it. Look at the long queue. If it's not worth it, do you think these people are stupid?" Zhou Shijie asked.
"It's not like I've gone stupid from studying. Of course I won't think that I'm the only smart one among so many people. Moreover, Senior Brother Yu Chu is here." Zhou Xi said, "It's just that the onlookers see more clearly than the players. The herd mentality is very scary. I think the reason why there are people lining up should be because of the publicity and fame. Of course, it's undeniable that the taste is definitely not bad. After all, those who can afford it are not stupid."
While Zhou Shijie and Zhou Xi were chatting, Yu Chu and his friend, Li Zi, entered the restaurant.
Originally, they were in the second batch. However, there were two customers, both of whom were colleagues. The company suddenly called and said that there was an urgent matter. The two of them only ordered Egg Fried Rice and left after they finished eating. Then, it was their turn.
"I'm really lucky today." Since he was about to taste the delicacies of the legendary Yuanzhou shop, Li Zi was eager to have a try while talking.
Yu Chu nodded. Her tone was indeed good. Zhou Jia came over to take his order. After paying, Yu Chu sat down and waited.
The requirements for the All-Fish Banquet had been written before. It had to be a banquet. Moreover, it had to be explained one day in advance. The latter rule was mainly to prevent people from rushing to make the banquet.
Therefore, the first dish of Yu Chu and Li Zi's All-Fish Banquet was served almost at the same time as Zhou Shijie's.
Zhou Xi was preparing to eat the Jin 'ling Grass first when a familiar voice drifted into his ears.
"From the perspective of color psychology, this Weave Brocade Diligently in Winter Clothes is full of color. The color is bright and can instantly arouse one's appetite," Yu Chu introduced the dish to his friend beside him.
"Don't be fooled by the flat plate and the fact that it's a side dish. This is the embodiment of Boss Yuan's superb craftsmanship. All the gravy has been absorbed. It's crispy, juicy, and very chewy," Yu Chu said while eating. His mouth was full of praises.
"The most important thing is that this dish is very appetizing. This is the most important characteristic of cold dishes," Yu Chu continued.
Yu Chu's voice was very unique. Zhou Xi immediately recognized it. But what was going on with the content? When did this "quality inspector" have such a high ability to appreciate delicacies?
Am I hallucinating?
I must have heard wrongly. Zhou Xi, who was in disbelief, put down the Jin 'ling Grass and turned his head to look for the source of the voice. From this angle, he could see Yu Chu's long speech.
"This Shredded Fish Fillet is the dish I want to eat the most. I've watched the video on the internet. I'm really craving for it." Li Zi, who was beside Yu Chu, reached out his chopsticks to pick up the fish.
"Indeed. This Shredded Fish Fillet is not only delicious but also entertaining. Most importantly, it feels like the fish is alive after eating it," Yu Chu said earnestly.
"The moment you bite through the syrup on the surface, the delicious taste of the fish immediately fills your mouth," Yu Chu said as he ate, appearing to be very clear and logical.
It was as if he had suddenly become a food critic, a famous one at that.
This Yu Chu is probably fake. This was the only thought in Zhou Xi's mind. This Yu Chu was not only good at talking, but the satisfied expression on his face every time he took a bite was something that all men would understand.
"Why aren't you eating? Hurry up and eat," Zhou Shijie said when he saw Zhou Xi in a daze.
Zhou Xi came back to his senses and stopped eating the Jin 'ling Grass. Instead, he fixed his eyes on the Melt-In-The-Mouth Chicken Feet that had just been served. Chicken feet were Zhou Xi's favorite before he left the country.
With one bite, the Melt-In-The-Mouth Chicken Feet really melted in his mouth. It was like deep-fried ice cream. Moreover, it was not as greasy as deep-fried ice cream. The warm taste of the chicken instantly filled his mouth.
Especially the flavor of the sauce, he couldn't stop after the first bite. Zhou Xi immediately took the second bite.
The second bite was even more powerful and crushed the chicken bones. For ordinary Melt-In-The-Mouth Chicken Feet, even if it was specially prepared, the chicken bones would still be crushed. But for Yuan Zhou's Chicken Feet, it was crispy and the ice-cold taste blended with the tenderness of the chicken. It was simply enjoyable.
There was a saying on a gourmet forum, "If you're not satisfied with Yuanzhou shop, there's nothing that can't be solved with a meal. If there is … wait, there really isn't."
Take Zhou Shijie for example. There were a total of six Melt-In-The-Mouth Chicken Feet. Shua, shua, shua. Before Zhou Shijie could even react, five of them had already been eliminated.
Fortunately, Zhou Xi had a conscience and left one for his father.
At this time, the Swedish Meatballs and Dongpo Pig Knuckle were served. In addition to a bowl of white rice for each of them, all the dishes were served.
Zhou Xi didn't have the time to doubt whether Yu Chu was a fake or not. He ate happily, as if he was sweeping away all the food.
At first, when he saw his silly son being conquered by Yuanzhou shop as expected, he felt a little proud. But soon, the proud look on his face disappeared.
It wasn't because he had finished all the dishes. It was because Zhou Shijie, as his father, was happy to see Zhou Xi's appetite.
But the problem was …
"Zhou Xi, can you pay attention to your image? Eat slower. I won't fight with you over the food. Why are you swallowing it without thinking?" Zhou Shijie said angrily, "If you eat faster, you'll look like Shameless Wu!"
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