Chapter 43 (1/2)

Chapter 43: Reward and Deceit

To his surprise, it had two numbers, 13/22.

“System, what does this mean?”

The system read, “Congratulations! Host, you have gotten 2 tools in one go from the lottery.”

“Haven’t you told me that every try gives you two rewards anyway? I can read for myself. Ok, forget it. Let’s receive them first.” Yuan Zhou accepted the rewarded tools without hesitation.

“There are only numbers. Who knows what they mean.”

The system could provide up to 222 kinds of sauces. Only God would know what exactly Yuan Zhou obtained.

“What’s the ranking for the sauces?”

Yuan Zhou didn’t bother guessing about the things he didn’t understand now. This was because he had never even heard of most of the things provided by the system.

The system read, “The sauces have no rankings. The rewards have been given.”

The system read, “Since the host has reached Level 2, a set of table and chairs has been unlocked. Now, customers having meals in the restaurant are not allowed to eat while standing.”

(As a Master Chef restaurant, it is really awkward to have customers standing while eating.)

It seemed that the happenings today were all about 2 (In some regions of China, the number 2 means stupid or foolish). The sauces went all the way up to 222 kinds; he had reached Level 2 in the system; he had gotten sauce No.22 in the lottery.

“Not that I mind at all.” Yuan Zhou felt that whenever he leveled up, the system would give him a pleasant surprise. However, the pleasant surprise this time was too much for him to accept.

Nonetheless, after careful consideration, the number of customers like that wouldn’t be affected much. After all, customers that stood and ate were quite rare. Besides, it was truly odd for customers to enjoy the Clear Broth Noodle Soup while standing. Yuan Zhou always comforted himself every time this occurred. Although it might result in loss of customers, the new dish would make up for it by attracting more new customers.

Of course, that was the main reason.

Whenever Yuan Zhou obtained rewards from the system, there would be some new rules. Yuan Zhou also understood that it was necessary for him to abide by the rules, which would, in turn, help the restaurant develop and expand. However, not everybody would abide by these beneficial rules. Just like how every cigarette pack was marked with a “Smoking is harmful to your health” slogan, but people still buy and smoke it.

“My money!” Nevertheless, Yuan Zhou was still reluctant to see his money flow away.

The system read, “A set of table and chairs has been unlocked. Customers having meals in the restaurant are not allowed to stand while eating.”

“All right”, Yuan Zhou had already gotten used to the deceitful system. Anyhow, at least the system provided him with a set of table and chairs.

“Forget it. Let me check my rewards first”, Yuan Zhou started peer about, looking for something new in the kitchen while clutching his aching heart.

It was easy to find out where the system had placed the rewards. Near the stairway, there was originally an empty countertop below an embedded cabinet. Now two transparent glass jars sat on the formerly vacant long countertop.

“Boom Boom”

The glass jars gave off a clear and melodious sound after being knocked by Yuan Zhou.

“It doesn’t feel like glass.” Yuan Zhou muttered to himself.

The system read, “This container is made using the firing techniques [1] on raw azure stone. It is a kind of transparent crystal glaze that is made from raw azure stones by heating it with sophisticated skills.

“The raw azure stones are melted in a furnace with the temperature over 1000℃, then are allowed to be coagulated naturally into the noble and gorgeous crystal glaze.”

“This crystal glaze is clear and dazzling. It makes a unique sound when knocked, which will linger for a long while.”

“…” Yuan Zhou had no comment.

“What sauces are these?” Yuan Zhou decided to ask something related to dishes.

The system read, “No. 13 is blueberry jam and No. 22 is beef mince.”

“It looks really good.”

Yuan Zhou heaved a sigh, looking at the sauces. His stomach was full due to the Egg Fried Rice and Clear Broth Noodle Soup, leaving no room for the sauces. He could only wait untill tomorrow to give them a taste.

It would bother him less if he couldn’t seem them. Hence Yuan Zhou turned off the light and went upstairs immediately.