The employees each ordered their favorite braised dishes; nearly every part was considered someone’s favorite.

After everyone had finished buying, they gathered together and began swapping.

One person would take a duck wing from here, swap a couple of duck gizzards for a duck foot from there; eventually, everyone, barring those with specific dislikes, had a full bowl of today’s braised delights.

Next up was naturally to enjoy their own sumptuous feast. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Zhang Chunming had a variety of braised foods in his bowl, but he started with the duck wing—his absolute favorite.

The rich aroma of chili and Sichuan pepper constantly teased his senses. The braised duck skin was a glossy, appetizing red, smooth and bouncy, clearly a top-notch duck wing carefully selected.

He eagerly took a bite, his teeth immediately felt the tender and elastic texture of the duck wing.

Spicy, numbing, sweet, salty, and aromatic.

Being from Nanjing, Zhang Chunming also had a penchant for sweet flavors, making these sweet-tasting braised dishes the pinnacle of his favorites.

The spiciness was intense without being ostentatious; only a small flame flickered on the tip of the tongue.

The numbing sensation was strong, giving his tongue a tingly feeling like an electric shock with just a touch.

The balance of saltiness and sweetness left Zhang Chunming speechless, the amazing sweet and salty taste was beyond verbal description.

The texture was unparalleled.

The duck skin had a slight crunch, giving way to full-bodied gelatin when bitten through. Beyond that, the duck meat was so tender it was unbelievable. Boss Wang somehow managed to create this dried duck meat texture, which can be easily stripped off but without the firmness, instead leaving it extraordinarily soft and tender.

Especially the moment when the duck skin bursts, with the rich braise and meat juices gushing into the mouth, the instant explosion of savory flavor...

Almost made me go foolish!

Such was Zhang Chunming’s thought.

I can eat for free, but I must never turn foolish.

Zhang Qian, on the other hand, had a special fondness for duck necks.

This part offered far less meat than a duck leg or wing, but it was irresistible to her.

The duck neck braised by Wang Fan was naturally top-notch.

Freshly cooked duck necks didn’t have that fibrous texture but were more tender, and she would take the whole neck and slide part into her mouth.

Then, widening her eyes, she’d give a forceful suck, drawing all the meat strands into her mouth.

The evenly textured duck neck meat was already tender; combined with Wang Fan’s skilled heat control, it melted in the mouth.

Small clusters of duck neck meat, with a few chews, would release the absorbed braise, filling her mouth with the rich aroma of braised meat.

Not even the Emperor can compete with a duck neck!

As for the others, those were merely for trying the taste, as one must give face to Boss Wang.

Zoo Director Liu had an obsession with duck feet.

Today, he was uncharacteristically generous, treating himself well.

The duck feet, shining red, quietly curled in the bowl, and their mere color was enough to win him over.

Director Liu hadn’t seen such a beautiful sugar hue; just looking was a visual delight.

He picked one up and put it in his mouth, and the spicy numbing aroma, sweet and soft texture, and extremely delicate consistency all mixed perfectly.

Some braise juice lingered within the small duck foot, like a duck holding a handful of water; eating it was an enticing balance between tender and chewy, blending with the braise to make the already savory duck foot even richer and more flavorful.

Director Liu regretted it; he deeply regretted exchanging such delicious duck feet for other braise dishes.

How could there be a duck part more delicious than duck feet?

While they were thoroughly enjoying themselves, more and more people began to line up.

Initially, everyone was exasperated by Wang Fan’s restrictions, but seeing so many in line, their eyes suddenly lit up.

I can only buy one kind, but so can everyone else?

If I swap mine with others, everyone can taste different braised dishes, right?

Nobody was foolish; they easily thought up this method.

Even those shy about asking others eventually found a few outgoing individuals to break the ice and speak up.

Those who rarely spoke to strangers couldn’t help but grin widely when they swapped for their desired parts, and the atmosphere became more joyful and harmonious.

Shen Teng enjoyed eating duck intestines.

When he put it in his mouth, the first sensation was the resilient, chewy duck intestines, like a tug-of-war between it and his teeth, with a slight coating of grease enhancing its silky texture.

With each "creak" as he chewed, the spicy and savory flavors gradually released, tantalizing his taste buds, making him crave more.

There was more braise juice in the duck intestines, squeezing out with each chew, filling his mouth with the rich aroma of braised flavor. This aroma, mixed with the pepper’s heat and the spices’ unique fragrance, was endlessly intriguing.

The spiciness danced on his tongue, offering a thrilling yet not overwhelming sensation, allowing him to enjoy his food fully without needing a drink.

"Hello, handsome, could I trade some of your duck intestines for duck wings?"

A pretty girl with bright, shining eyes looked at Shen Teng, holding freshly bought duck wings in her hand.

Shen Teng hadn’t yet traded for duck wings, so hearing this, he immediately finalized the trade with the girl.

After the trade, the girl moved on to swap for other parts and soon collected all she wanted.

Wang Fan watched the orderly crowd trading, and couldn’t help but smile knowingly.

The limited variety method wasn’t something he came up with at random but was inspired by the pin trading game seen during the Olympics.

Although an unassuming little game, everyone was highly enthusiastic about participating, wanting to trade for pins they didn’t already have.

Today, being lazy, this tactic freed him and allowed the foodies to have some game fun.

Satisfied diners with their meals strolled leisurely into the zoo, only to be surprised by another game added within—stamp collecting.

Everyone received a small booklet upon entering, and at each pavilion, they’d stamp the page with that pavilion’s animal’s image, making it a meaningful keepsake.

This heightened engagement, even for those initially indifferent to the animals. They specifically visited for the stamps, and upon seeing the animals and hearing the caretakers explaining their habits and traits, they unexpectedly grew fond of them.

This stamp collection was a plan Director Liu had contemplated for some time but lacked funds. Presently rolled out, it became a powerful tool, raising visitor engagement to another level.

Director Liu watched the crowd surpassing even yesterday’s numbers, his heart racing furiously.

Could it... really break fifty thousand?