Abnormal Gourmet Chronicle-Chapter 1050 - 509: Friends

Shi Dadan went to the airport quickly and returned quickly. Qin Huai messaged Zhao Cheng’an, telling him not to deliver lunch, as he was headed back to Yunzhong Restaurant for a meal and would wait for Shi Dadan at the entrance of Yunzhong District.

When Shi Dadan got off the car, he didn’t have a suitcase, indicating he didn’t even have time to pack his luggage before booking the nearest flight to Shanghai.

Qin Huai originally thought the Mayflies were the pinnacle of the aggressive spirits, but didn’t expect the auspicious beasts to be on par. In terms of action, Zhao Cheng’an couldn’t compare at all.

As soon as Shi Dadan got off the car and saw Qin Huai, he couldn’t hide the guilty look on his face. His guilt was different from the last time Qu Jing confessed to Qin Huai about secretly contacting her parents from a previous life. Qu Jing knew she was wrong, but she insisted, like a child who won’t give up unless they hit a wall. It’s the guilt of making a mistake.

Shi Dadan’s was purely the guilt of being caught lying by his parents.

Don’t ask how Qin Huai knows so well.

Ask and you’ll find all these expressions seen on Qin Luo’s face.

Shi Dadan knew he was being a bit too aggressive today, and first explained: "I didn’t impulsively rush to Gusu to ask Mr. Xu about Xu Nuo’s death, I just wanted to see Mr. Xu, to check how he’s doing."

His expression was sincere, but Qin Huai thought, do you think people will believe your nonsense?

"Do you want to drink something?" Qin Huai asked.

Shi Dadan thought seriously: "Xiao Ou Handmade Lemon Tea?"

Qin Huai directly led Shi Dadan across the street to Xiao Ou Handmade Lemon Tea Store for drinks. There weren’t many customers at this time, but judging by Ouyang’s mixing speed and the delivery machine continuously spitting out orders, it seemed they were overwhelmed.

For some reason, Qin Huai thought Ouyang’s arms seemed to have grown stronger, perhaps from shaking the tea.

Seeing Qin Huai, Ouyang was thrilled: "Qin Huai, what brings you here? Is Old Shi here too? What do you want to drink? How much? I’ll let you skip the queue."

Qin Huai knew Shi Dadan well: "Give us one of each type of normal flavored handmade lemon tea you made."

Ouyang: ? Normal flavored lemon tea? Who are you looking down on?

Ouyang started shaking the tea crazily.

Shi Dadan leaned close to Qin Huai and whispered: "I wasn’t intentionally lying to you. I just didn’t want to lie, so I said nothing."

"Qin Huai, you must believe me, I know what I’m doing. I really just want to see him, if I don’t, I won’t be at ease."

"We’ll talk at my place later." Qin Huai said.

Once Ouyang finished shaking all the teas, Qin Huai and Shi Dadan carried them into the district like delivery guys, carrying thirteen cups of tea. It seemed that Ouyang really wanted to prove himself, as in his perception, Xiao Ou Handmade Lemon Tea Store offered nine flavors of normal lemon tea.

Shi Dadan followed Qin Huai all the way home, and after entering, Qin Huai placed the teas on the table, went to the kitchen to wash some fruits for Shi Dadan, grabbed a few cheese sticks, and then recapped what was discussed at Luo Jun’s house.

"Old Shi, I know I don’t have the right to intervene in your actions, and I generally don’t interfere with your activities." Qin Huai said sincerely, "I genuinely hope Mr. Luo can successfully overcome this life’s tribulation, everyone hopes so, but no one will force Mr. Luo to let go, at most just give him some verbal nudges."

"Since Sister Hong woke up, she told me that overcoming tribulations is the business of every spirit individually, and others cannot interfere. Even I cannot decide or change a spirit’s will."

"We didn’t interfere with Qu Jing’s reunion with her parents from her last life, nor did we intervene with Zhao Cheng’an and Xia Mubing’s contact. By right, I shouldn’t interfere with you wanting to find Mr. Xu."

"Today Gong Liang had such a big reaction because he’s not familiar with our way of doing things. During the tea party, Mr. Luo was not very concerned, but I was."

"Old Shi, I truly consider you a good friend."

"I think you have a great personality and really understand me. You are a spirit, a friend, an elder, and also like my equal. I don’t mind telling you, I haven’t had many friends since childhood."

"Normal people have childhood friends, but I don’t, I only had classmates."

"And a sister and cousin."

"Most times, I’m just with family and making snacks, so I don’t have much experience in making friends. As of now, I don’t have many friends, Zheng Siyuan is one, Ouyang is another, and so is Tan Wei’an, then there’s you."

"Sister Hong and the others are actually more like elders."

"I don’t know how high the chance is for a spirit to succeed after failing a tribulation, but I guess it’s almost negligible."

"I hope you’re safe, I hope every spirit I know can successfully overcome their tribulation, but I especially hope you do."

"This is my genuine wish."

Qin Huai looked at Shi Dadan and noticed that while eating fruit and drinking tea, Shi Dadan’s eyes were somewhat red.

Shi Dadan sniffed: "Xiao Qin, I also truly consider you a friend."

"So I really don’t want to lie to you."

"But I really do want to see Mr. Xu, I just want to know how he’s doing now, how much longer he can live."

"Mr. Xu is in good health, at least, that’s what Gong Liang said."

"Give me some time, once Uncle Wang wakes up, we’ll ask clearly, and once you’re ready and able to face everything, then you can go to Gusu to find Mr. Xu, okay?"

Shi Dadan was silent for a dozen seconds, then nodded heavily: "Okay."

"But I have one more favor to ask."

"Xiao Qin, you’ve only made the Crab Yellow Pork Bun once. I really like it, could you make it again?"

"Soon crabs will be in season. I know we may not have fresh crab yellow now, but it’s okay to use Crab Yellow Sauce."

Qin Huai didn’t expect Shi Dadan loved the Crab Yellow Pork Bun so much, only eating it once and still remembering it now without mentioning it in between.

Ever since mastering the Double Crab Bun, Qin Huai hasn’t made crab yellow snacks again, not due to losing interest, but because crab season hasn’t arrived. Crab yellow snacks are somewhat seasonal; fresh crab yellow always works better than Crab Yellow Sauce.

"Sure, Old Shi, if you’re willing to wait, I’ll go to Yunzhong Restaurant now and make it for you. When I made the Double Crab Bun previously, I asked Sister Xi to order lots of Crab Yellow Sauce, we probably still have plenty stocked in the restaurant’s warehouse now."

"Just right, Zheng Siyuan leaves the day after tomorrow, he’s better at simmering Crab Yellow Sauce than I am, so today for sure, you’ll have Crab Yellow Pork Bun."

Shi Dadan happily carried the tea and followed Qin Huai to Yunzhong Restaurant to wait for the Crab Yellow Pork Bun.

When Qin Huai returned to Yunzhong Restaurant, Zhao Cheng’an was sitting in the hall slacking, playing on his phone.

He was eating steamed buns while playing, obviously craving something despite not having snacks.

"Back now, what’s really going on, Old..." Zhao Cheng’an hadn’t finished speaking before seeing the excited Shi Dadan, realizing his mood didn’t match expectations, and his expression gradually became confused.

"Just a little unexpected situation." Qin Huai vaguely said, "I realized this: you all regardless of type, are all aggressive.

Zhao Cheng’an: ?

"Stop slacking, you’ve been working for an hour at Zhiwei Restaurant by now. I’m going to make Crab Yellow Pork Bun, could you help chop the meat, my Knife Skills are still lacking."

"Look at how you say that, your Knife Skills aren’t just lacking a bit, it’s the worst you have." Zhao Cheng’an blurted out.

Qin Huai: ?

"Why suddenly make Crab Yellow Pork Bun? What sort of bun is this?"

"Found the recipe on Old Shi, it’s stuffing, perfect for making buns."

"Old Shi wants to eat, and the Crab Yellow Pork Bun is moderately difficult, good for brushing up Skill Level, two birds with one stone."

Zhao Cheng’an was shocked: "You’re remembering to brush Skill Level at a time like this?"

Qin Huai was bewildered: "Of course, brushing Skill Level is the most important thing now." 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"After going home last night, I reviewed seriously, and truly the root of all issues is lack of skill. I think maybe Uncle Wang’s side can’t discover side quests, possibly because my snacks simply don’t impress him enough to suddenly crave something, and the main quests go without saying."

"So slacking is unacceptable, brushing Skill Level is the way."

"I also tell you, you won’t want to return to Zhiwei Restaurant in a month, only for Master Zhou to find you haven’t progressed at Yunzhong Restaurant and maybe even regressed from slacking."

Zhao Cheng’an really wanted to say he’s not afraid, his master won’t kill him anyway.

But Zhao Cheng’an honestly followed Qin Huai into the kitchen to start chopping meat, murmuring all the while:

"The root of all issues is lack of skill."

"Has Qin Huai gained insight again?"

"Really? He goes out once and gains insight too."

"I just missed one tea party and he’s gained insight again?"