Chapter 523 (1/2)

“So it’s just because of this?” Wu Hai was stupefied.

“That is right. Speaking of which, it really is the most expensive dish in history.” The customers at the side nodded their heads, pretending to be serious.

After all, the treasured scrolls of calligraphy or paintings of Su Dongpo were fairly valuable. It was once rumored that Su Dongpo’s authentic works had been presented in an auction house at Hong Kong and the final bid reached 460 million RMB. However, there were rumors that that was a false piece of news.

The reason was that this price was way too low. Su Dongpo’s treasured scrolls of calligraphy or paintings were worth at least 1 billion RMB and this was a reasonable price. Therefore, one could imagine why this dish could be named the most expensive in history.

“Exactly. It can be used in exchange for Su Dongpo’s calligraphy works. Unfortunately, I wasn’t born at that time.” A customer sighed with emotion.

“You are speaking as if you knew how to cook this dish if you were born at that period.” Another customer jeered straightforwardly.

“You are right. I wouldn’t know, but I’m talking about Boss Yuan. If Boss Yuan was born at that time, he would have already gotten so many of Su Dongpo’s calligraphy works that it could fill a house.” This customer was quite smart. He directly changed the subject, bringing it toward Yuan Zhou.

“That’s true. With Boss Yuan’s craftsmanship, even Su Dongpo would probably take out his own calligraphy works to exchange for the dish voluntarily.” This customer nodded his head with consent.

“Yes, indeed. Boss Yuan’s craftsmanship is so nice that I really want to find a boyfriend like to him.” At the side, there was a girl with a pretty appearance and dressed casually. Once she opened her mouth, she said that.

“Haw-haw. I think you just want Boss Yuan to be your boyfriend.” A customer emitted a kind laughter.

“Ahem. She can’t do this. Boss Yuan belongs to all of us.” Man Man said with a playful tone.

After they debated about whom Yuan Zhou belonged to as usual, their attention was diverted to the delicacies again. However, more people ordered the Stir-fried Dongpo this time.

It was of great attraction to eat the same dish eaten by a famous person, let alone a dish that even a famous person would exchange for with his treasured scrolls of calligraphy or paintings.

Yuan Zhou, who was the main topic of discussion just now, was still cooking the dishes attentively. Even if the topic about girlfriends was one he was interested in, he could not be distracted.

“No.14 of Taoxi Road of Chengdu. Well, this is the place. But this place is really way too small.” A young man stared at Yuan Zhou’s restaurant and muttered to himself.

He was wearing a common overcoat and black pants. There was still some dust and dirt on his brown leather shoes and some folds at the lower hem of his overcoat. With a pair of glasses on his nose, he appeared to be only 25 or 26 years old.

His had a square kind of face and it gave people a feeling that he was fairly just. The only thing was that he kept rolling his eyes from time to time and didn’t look solemn, either. As a result, he appeared to be rather lively.

With a slip in his hand, he checked the address carefully. After that, he looked at the people lining up outside Yuan Zhou’s restaurant and the other people who seemed to be surrounding and watching at the side. It was then he became a little puzzled.

As there wasn’t a shop sigh at the door, he wasn’t quite sure about that. Thus, he went up and started to ask others.

“Hello. Is this a restaurant?” The young man spoke standard mandarin and didn’t seem to be a native of the city.

The person who was questioned happened to be Ma Zhida. Of course, he was also here to eat the new dish. After all, he was regarded to be the Little Prince of New Dishes.

“Of course. This is Yuan Zhou’s restaurant. You can also call it the Master Chef Restaurant.” Ma Zhida said with a proud look.

“Master Chef? This name is way too grand.” The young man muttered inwardly yet had a sincere look on his face.

“Thank you. But honestly speaking, the number of customers are too many.” He said smilingly.

“Sure. Since you stood behind me, have you got the number ticket?” Ma Zhida was a little puzzled.

Because this person directly stood behind Ma Zhida after he asked that and appeared to be lining up.

“What number ticket?” The young man asked with puzzlement.