Chapter 299 - Chapter 299: Chapter 299: The Hollow Cannot Be Filled (1/2)

Chapter 299: Chapter 299: The Hollow Cannot Be Filled

“Flying Dragon Golden Toad Soup!”

Hou Jianchang exclaimed excitedly, his body involuntarily drawing closer.

Ning Kai was also taken aback, “Old Hou, you really know your stuff, these ingredients were just brought back by Old Chen from Nanyun, and this dish has just been introduced, yet you can tell the name of the dish just by its smell.”

Hou Jianchang didn’t bother with pleasantries and hurried forward to take the bowl Ning Kai handed over.

“This is a famous dish from my hometown, how could I possibly not know the name?”

With that, he picked up a spoon and fiercely guzzled a mouthful.

The recipe for this dish was actually very simple, involving nothing more than stewing artificially bred red-headed centipedes with stone frogs, to which some herbs were added as condiments.

Stone frog itself is a special product of Nanyun, with a very unique texture of meat. As long as it was cooked in a pot for a long time, it would dissolve into the broth, and not even a bit of meat residue could be seen. If cooked for even longer, even the bones would meld into the soup.

And red-headed centipedes were even more a preferred choice for medicinal use. Just one alone, its effects could be compared to turtle and snake soup!

The essences of the red-headed centipede and stone frog combined could produce a unique substance that not only strengthened the body but also energized people.

Many elders in Nanyun were particularly fond of this dish; even drinking half a bowl could make them feel instantly rejuvenated.

There was even a town in Nanyun where, due to the regular consumption of this type of food, the average lifespan exceeded a hundred years.

Upon seeing this dish, Hou Jianchang had already excitedly forgotten his manners and quickly drank a bowl of soup.

By the time he came to his senses, he felt somewhat embarrassed.

“Ah, Old Chen, I couldn’t help myself and drank it all…”

“No problem!” Chen Yu patted Hou Jianchang on the shoulder, “This bowl of soup was meant for you, and there’s plenty more over there.”

Ning Kai also laughed, then ladled out two more bowls and pushed them forward.

“Old Chen brought back a lot of ingredients, and he says more can be constantly sent over, so just drink up, there’s plenty to go around!”

Hou Jianchang wasn’t shy, he rolled up his sleeves, picked up a bowl, and guzzled down another one.

Just as they were enjoying themselves, two muscular men sitting nearby suddenly stood up and marched over with an aggressive air.

“I smelled the scent of stone frog earlier, and when I asked you to make a bowl of soup for me, you refused. Now that they are here, you say there’s enough soup for everyone, what’s the meaning of this? Are you looking down on us?”

Ning Kai frowned, “I’ve already said, the two of you are too weak, you simply can’t handle such a nourishing food, don’t be ungrateful.”

The two strong men still looked unsatisfied and insistent.

“What do you mean, ‘too weak’? Look at the muscles on us! My brother here has even won bodybuilding competitions, and you dare say we are weak! I think the medicinal dishes you make here are just a sham, believe it or not, I’ll overturn your stand?”

Chen Yu slightly furrowed his brows and sized up the two men.

Indeed, as Ning Kai said, their bodies seemed deficient, likely due to long-term use of hormones.

If they were given stone frog soup to drink, it could easily injure their internal organs.

But an ordinary person couldn’t tell at a glance, especially given the two men’s extremely muscular physiques—no one would associate their health with weakness.

It was already evening, but there were still many people in the shopping mall. Although some were regular customers of the stores, the majority were new faces, even including a few internet influencers from afar who were currently filming with their smartphones.

If things really continued to develop from here, the store might face some disadvantages.

Chen Yu let out a heavy breath and went straight into the kitchen; he grabbed a handful of medicinal herbs and brought them out.