sinovels Chapter 61, Section 4: Sichuan Pig Trotters
Chapter 61, Section 4: Sichuan Pig Trotters
Chapter 61 Sichuan Pig Trotters
The incident started simply because one of them thought the person in front of them was moving too slowly, so they tried to inch forward and stepped on the other person's foot.
The surrounding diners quickly moved away, frowning as they watched the farce unfold. The students, in particular, instinctively kept their distance, their faces showing unease.
Gu Lingyi's face darkened completely.
A chaotic and disorderly environment is definitely not a good thing for students!
This is no longer just a simple issue of cafeteria window operation; it's a matter of campus management and student safety!
She took one last look at window number 07, which was packed with people; the busy figure appeared somewhat blurry in the steam.
It seems she won't be able to have a midnight snack tonight no matter what.
Without the slightest hesitation, Gu Lingyi turned around deftly, pulled her suitcase, and the sound of her high heels clicking on the ground carried a resolute force as she left the noisy place.
She needed to get back to her office immediately; there were some things she needed to discuss with the other school leaders as soon as possible.
At the very least, during these days when the area is hot, we need to open the access control system to prevent outsiders from entering at will.
Soon.
"Everyone, I'm so sorry! All the ingredients for today are sold out! Thank you all for your support, please come again tomorrow!"
Wang Sheng's slightly hoarse but still clear voice carried through the small loudspeaker to the area in front of window number 07.
He wiped the fine beads of sweat from his forehead and bowed to the still reluctant, disappointed crowd.
As the last serving of spicy stir-fried rice cakes and the last spoonful of boat congee were packed away, the steamer was turned off, the iron plate cooled, and the noise that had lasted for several hours finally subsided. The air was filled with the lingering, enticing aroma of food, mixed with the fading scent of sweat and a faint sense of fatigue from the crowd.
"Hoo—" Wang Sheng let out a long breath, leaning against the cool metal countertop. He felt his chef's uniform on the back was soaked with sweat, sticking stickily to his skin. His arm muscles ached from standing for so long and doing repetitive work, and even his fingertips were slightly numb from holding knives and spatulas for so long.
A series of system notifications rang in my mind, bringing a double impact of immense sense of accomplishment and physical exhaustion. Worth it! It was fucking worth it! But this exhaustion was truly unbearable!
My phone vibrated; it was a WeChat message from Su Weiwei.
[Su Weiwei: Senior! Was it packed today? [Peeking out.jpg]]
[Wang Sheng: Yeah, Actress Su's performance was too powerful. I'm exhausted.]
[Su Weiwei: You've worked so hard! [pats head.gif] So—you promised to treat me separately to the fishing competition celebration banquet, is that still on? [winks]]
[Su Weiwei: I want to try the new product! Something you can't get anywhere else! Something exclusive!]
Looking at the playful winking expression on the screen, Wang Sheng seemed to see Su Weiwei's bright, sparkling eyes...
His eyes held a hint of slyness and anticipation. This girl—she was still subtly "jealous." A smile unconsciously crept onto his lips as his fingers tapped on the screen.
[Wang Sheng: Yes, of course. What would you like to eat? Order, Miss Su.]
Almost the instant the message was sent, [ding!]
[A strong and clear indication of "happiness" was detected!]
[Trigger a special chain quest: The Secret to Delicious Cooking!]
[First Challenge: The Key to Taste and the Heart!]
[Task Description: The most delicious food that brings true happiness often stems from a happy heart. Please prepare a dish to successfully impress and fulfill the dining request of a target who has a "very high affinity" (≥80) with you!]
[Target: Su Weiwei]
[Requirement: Complete the designated dish, "Braised Pig's Trotters," and obtain a heartfelt "happy" rating from them!]
[Mission Rewards: 1 Five-Star Random Culinary Skill Draw! 2 Free Attribute Points!]
Wang Sheng's eyelids twitched.
Extremely high favorability rating? How does Su Weiwei feel about herself?
Before he could even savor the subtle ambiguity and "bondage" behind the task, Su Weiwei's reply, tinged with the joy of a triumphant prank, popped out.
[Su Weiwei: Big pig's trotter! [Justifiably] I'll eat this! Stewed until soft and tender, melts in your mouth, fragrant and oily, it's good for your skin and not greasy at all! [Starry eyes]]
Big pig's trotters?
His mind instantly sank into the [System Shop], where more areas had just been unlocked. He quickly typed "pig's trotters" and "trotter flowers" into the search bar.
Swish—a dazzling array of options pops up:
[Sichuan Cuisine Skills: Grandma's Pig Trotter Soup (4.5 stars) - Requires 35000 popularity points]
[Shandong Cuisine Techniques - Rock Sugar Braised Pork Knuckle (Four Stars) - Requires 30000 popularity points]
【Northeastern Cuisine Techniques: Braised Pig's Trotters (Four Stars) - Requires 28000 popularity points】
【Yunnan Cuisine Techniques: Spicy Pig Trotters (3.5 stars) — Requires 22000 popularity points】————
My attention was finally drawn to the Sichuan Cuisine Skills - Old Mother's Pig Trotter Soup (4.5 stars).
That's it!
The snow-white broth is as white as jade, the pig's trotters tremble like solidified fat, the kidney beans are soft and fluffy, and the dipping sauce is spicy and fragrant—this visual appeal and taste perfectly match Su Weiwei's little requirements, and it can definitely be labeled as "happiness"!
"Exchange!" Wang Sheng replied without hesitation. His popularity points, which had just surged, instantly decreased by 35000 points. A subtle skill about how to select front hooves, how to singe off the feathers and remove the fishy smell, how to slowly stew them to extract the gelatin, and how to prepare the soul dipping sauce, flowed into his body like a warm current, becoming instinctive.
[Redeem successful! Mastery of: Sichuan Cuisine Skills - Grandma's Pig Trotter Soup (4.5 stars)]
Wang Sheng exited the system, confident and his fingers flew across the keyboard.
[Wang Sheng: Okay! You're a big jerk, right? I'll arrange it for you!]
[Wang Sheng: Tomorrow at noon, the small kitchen in the backyard of the cafeteria will be exclusively serving Su-style pig's trotter soup. Only one serving available, so don't miss out! [Cool]]
In the girls' dormitory, Su Weiwei rolled onto the soft bed with her phone in her hand. When she saw the words "Exclusive Supply" and "Su's Pig Trotter Soup", the corners of her mouth turned up. The slight sourness in her heart caused by Su Yun, which she herself couldn't quite figure out, was instantly replaced by a sweet expectation.
She kicked her dazzlingly white feet, which were dangling over the edge of the bed, her slender toes curling unconsciously with joy. Her fingertips flew across her phone's browser, and she typed "Sichuan pig's trotter soup" into the search bar.
The images and videos that popped up instantly caught her eye—in the milky white, rich soup, the fatty and tender pig's trotters were almost falling off the bone, the white kidney beans were stewed until they bloomed, and a small dish of bright red chili dipping sauce on the side made her mouth water.
"Gulp." She swallowed unconsciously.
"It looks so soft and tender—it must smell amazing with that chili sauce—" she murmured to herself, her fingers unconsciously swiping through the food pictures on the screen. The more she looked, the hungrier she became; the little worm in her stomach was completely awakened and started to stir restlessly. Even though she had just eaten dinner not long ago, her stomach felt empty, her mind filled with the image of that trembling, white pork hock—
Why hasn't it arrived by noon tomorrow?