Chapter 187 (1/2)

Chapter 187: Losing and Winning

“Yes. Only the fresh lotus root can meet the requirements of the Lotus Root Starch,” Yuan Zhou brought out his standard of the lotus root.

“Others always choose old lotus root. It turns out that only the fresh lotus roots have such a nice taste,” Ling Hong had always eaten old lotus root formerly and believed it was more flavorful.

As a matter of fact, Ling Hong was not the only person who believed that. It was a common recognition that old lotus root should be used to make the Lotus Root Starch. It was only Yuan Mei, the well-known gourmet in Qing Dynasty, who ate fresh lotus root. Ling Hong had never expected that he could witness the particular ingredient in Yuan Zhou’s small restaurant.

Ling Hong, again, was conquered by Yuan Zhou’s craftsmanship.

“You’ll know if you taste it carefully,” Wu Hai interrupted at the side.

The Lotus Root Starch was flavorful only if one carefully savored it. Wu Hai ate quite slowly this time, therefore his empty stomach was slowly filled up with the warm Lotus Root Starch.

The Lotus Root Starch was extremely rich in nutrition and also had a history of being eaten for as long as thousands of years. As a result, it naturally received great popularity from the literati and poet.

Even if Wu Hai didn’t originally like eating sweet and sticky stuff, he started to love the faintly sweet taste now.

“Boss Yuan, you probably didn’t add sugar inside,” Wu Hai said with certainty.

“No need,” Yuan Zhou nodded and said affirmatively.

“It’s great. It’s just good,” Wu Hai said after gulping down the last mouthful of the Lotus Root Starch.

“Indeed just good. But I’m getting a better appetite after eating it and don’t have a full stomach at all. Boss Yuan, you are not honest and kind by providing only a single dish,” Ling Hong’s lotus leaf bowl was scraped clean by the wooden spoon. No wonder he always thought of Yuan Zhou’s restaurant even when he was on business trips, Yuan Zhou’s dishes were truly delicious.

“Yeah, you are right. After eating the Lotus Root Starch, I feel I can eat another two bowls of Egg Fried Rice,” Wu Hai let out a sigh of relief and immediately chimed in with Ling Hong.

“Humm, this is only to clear your stomach. If you want more, please go outside to eat something,” Yuan Zhou said seriously.

“Ho Ho. You must be kidding. You want me to eat other food immediately after I’ve just finished this yummy dish?” In Ling Hong’s opinion, he wouldn’t go to eat far inferior dishes right away after he had just eaten the tasty ones, even if he was not picky about foods.

“I think Boss Yuan should be responsible for the current situation,” Wu Hai said affirmatively.

“Yes, he should be responsible,” having just finished their breakfast, other customers all started to echo.

“Only one dish is provided for breakfast for now. This is the rule,” Yuan Zhou said earnestly while carrying the Lotus Root Starch ordered by others.

“It’s the same answer every time. He really deserves the nickname of Compass,” Ling Hong grumbled speechlessly.

“Thank you for your compliment,” Yuan Zhou accepted it readily. To him, it was a compliment.

“Boss Yuan’s comprehension is always refreshing,” Ling Hong sighed with emotion and said.

“Indeed.” Other customers beside him also nodded with deep experience.

“Sometimes I wish you can find a girlfriend. Who knows if you would still be so principled,” Ling Hong said curiously suddenly.

“Yes, absolutely.” With a frown, Yuan Zhou considered for a while and then nodded.

“What if she wants to eat two servings? Will you give her or not?” the customers instantly showed interest.

“I will give mine to her,” Yuan Zhou said with certainty.

“What if she insists that you cook another serving for her?” Ling Hong had deep experience with girls being unreasonable sometimes.

“That won’t happen. She loves me,” Yuan Zhou answered confidently.

“So I’ll just wait to see you refuse her. But the precondition is that you have a girlfriend first,” Ling Hong revealed a cunning smile.

That was completely impossible. Since Yuan Zhou was not an eloquent person, how could he possibly outspeak the girls, let alone that lovers were usually unreasonable.

Ling Hong felt that Yuan Zhou was much too naïve.

“Um, I will have one,” Yuan Zhou had sufficient confidence all along in his charisma. After all, he was quite a very extremely handsome young man.

Daytime soon passed. The four guys who had beaten Yuan Zhou days ago were also doing their work as promised. Although they didn’t look for Yuan Zhou to apologize again, they were now quite willing to do the agreed work.

They were actually paying the bill for what they had impulsively done.