569 Han Li’s Decision (1/2)
Bu Fang entered the kitchen, cooking as the steam rose toward the heavens.
This time, he did not cook any other dish, only making the Crazy Hot Chili Strips; he made a lot of it. After all, he was going to enter the Heaven Secret Territory and he did not know when he would return. He decided to make more Chili Strips so that Nethery could sell them for him.
This way, even though the restaurant wouldn't be able to do a lot of business, it would at least bring in some crystals.
As long as the restaurant was doing business, then it meant that Bu Fang would be cultivating all the time.
Within an extremely huge porcelain pot, there were scarlet red Chili Strips, the red oil was slowly flowing around them and a spicy aroma filled the air. As it rolled around in waves, the entire shop seemed to be covered in the fragrance of the Chili Strips.
A single Chili Strip's aroma could not be called dense, but when such a large amount of it was gathered together, the smell was no minor thing.
He let out a deep breath.
Bu Fang retreated a step, wiping off the water stains on his hands with a dry cloth, and he looked at his wok in satisfaction. The corner of his mouth curved upwards; with so many Chili Strips, it should be enough to hold out for many days, right?
Hence, Bu Fang brought the pot filled to the brim with Chili Strips out of the kitchen.
Nethery and Lord Dog had already been prepared and they sat at the dining table, waiting for Bu Fang to bring out the food.
When they saw Bu Fang walking out of the kitchen, the human and the dog both widened their eyes. Lord Dog's face was confused. What was this plaything? Where was the Sweet 'n' Sour Ribs that they had agreed on?
Nethery, on the other hand, froze slightly. In the next moment, she blinked her eyes and became a little excited. She had eaten the Chili Strips before and the taste of those things was surprisingly good. She was obsessed with them.
Who would have thought that Bu Fang would be so understanding and prepare so many Chili Strips for her?
With a thud, Bu Fang placed the porcelain pot onto the table.
He pulled a chair to sit down, looking at Nethery and Lord Dog expressionlessly.
”Bu Fang, kiddo, where is Lord Dog's Sweet 'n' Sour Ribs? You actually plan on feeding Lord Dog this nonsense today? I'm telling you… Lord Dog eats meat! Not vegetables!” Lord Dog's nostrils flared. With no Sweet 'n' Sour Ribs, he was very angry.
Nethery pouted her lips and narrowed her eyes. Her heart was very happy as she reached out her white and slender fingers. Grabbing some Chili Strips, she shoved them into her mouth.
Eating extremely happily, sounds of munching could be heard coming from her mouth.
”Today there's no Sweet 'n' Sour Ribs… These are the only things available,” Bu Fang said.
What's with ”Lord Dog doesn't eat vegetables”? Bu Fang did not believe this lazy dog's nonsense. At first, when there was no Sweet 'n' Sour Ribs, didn't this lazy dog like to eat Egg-Fried Rice?
Lord Dog was furious. It felt that Bu Fang had changed, that he wasn't like this in the past. He bared his fangs at Bu Fang for a while, but since Bu Fang did not even care about it, Lord Dog helplessly gave up. The fats on its body started to shake. It decided to return back to the Path-Understanding Tree.
However, before even getting down from the dining table, Bu Fang had grabbed its head, waving a Chili Strip in front of its face.
”There's no use swinging it in front of me, Lord Dog will definitely not eat vegetables!” Lord Dog said.
Munch!
However, just as Lord Dog said that, Bu Fang narrowed his eyes. He directly shoved the Chili Strip into Lord Dog's mouth.
Lord Dog's eyes widened and the fats on its body started to tremble. They were like waves which rolled around on its body.
However, after shaking for a while, Lord Dog's eyes slightly lit up. It started munching away.
”The taste is surprisingly not too bad,” Lord Dog said seriously. ”Lass, give this Lord Dog one more strip.”
Nethery, with three Chili Strips stuffed in her mouth, nodded. Two of her fingers entered the porcelain pot and pulled out a few strips.
A dog and a human ate it happily.
”Okay… That's about enough.” After eating for a while, Bu Fang stopped Nethery and Lord Dog. Opening his mouth, he said, ”Nethery, tomorrow, I, the boss, am going to the secret territory. As a waitress of the restaurant, you have the duty to watch over the shop and make sure this restaurant maintains its business.”
Nethery's mouth was stuffed with four Chili Strips. Tilting her head, she listened to Bu Fang's words curiously.
”These remaining Chili Strips are for tomorrow's sale. You have to remember to start up the business tomorrow and sell only the Chili Strips. Don't sell anything else, do you understand?” Bu Fang instructed.
Nethery ate until her entire mouth was oily. With a roll of her tongue, she made all the fragrant oil enter her mouth. Her eyes flashed as she nodded her head incomparably solemnly.
Lord Dog continued eating with a satisfied expression on its face, not caring about Bu Fang.
Bu Fang was satisfied. Looking at Nethery's solemn expression, he felt that everything had settled down. He was able to leave for the Heaven Secret Territory with a peaceful heart.
Woosh...
With a wave of his hand, he stored that porcelain pot that was filled with Chili Strips. Bu Fang nodded his head toward Nethery and Lord Dog before turning around. He started to walk toward his room.
Nethery stuffed three Chili Strips into her mouth and Lord Dog did the same. The both of them stared at the place where Bu Fang left.
…
On the morning of the next day, the sunlight shone warmly on Bu Fang's body, causing his entire body to feel slightly warm.