Abnormal Gourmet Chronicle-Chapter 996 - 487: You’re Just a Noob_2

Luo Jun looked at Zhao Cheng'an: "What are you good at cooking?"

Zhao Cheng'an instinctively blurted out: "Baked Bun."

Luo Jun: "? The snack master of Zhiwei Restaurant is good at making Baked Buns? Does such a high-end pastry restaurant like Zhiwei Restaurant even sell Baked Buns? My kitchen has an oven, vegetables outside, meat in the fridge, flour in the cupboard, are you going to make it now or later?"

"Now." Zhao Cheng'an dashed into the kitchen.

Qin Huai had just finished cleaning a pigeon and was about to put it into the stew pot when he saw Zhao Cheng'an rushed inside to make Baked Buns, confusedly asked: "Didn't Cheng Gong prepare a buffet? Why are you making snacks?"

"Sister Hong and Qu Jing were speaking too harshly, so I came in to hide for a bit."

Qin Huai: ?

Since Zhao Cheng'an wanted to make Baked Buns, Qin Huai decided to join him and made Dream Come True Sesame Bun. While they were making Baked Buns, Shi Dadan leaned against the kitchen door, watching while eating the buffet. He ate more than half a pot of Rice Cake Soup cooked by Qu Jing, making a sacrifice of his stomach capacity for everyone.

Qin Huai was quite accustomed to this mode of making snacks with Shi Dadan leaning against the kitchen door watching. Previously in Hangzhou, Shi Dadan had always been like this, as he would say, whenever Xu Nuo made snacks, he'd stay at the kitchen door watching. This way, he could chat with Xu Nuo and taste the snacks first, it's something he's gotten used to.

Because of Shi Dadan's habit, Qin Huai was able to know the intricate method and exact recipe for Four Happiness Rolls.

Though, until now, he still couldn't make Four Happiness Rolls, unable to complete Shi Dadan's side mission.

"Old Shi, haven't you been influenced by the memories of your first life?" Zhao Cheng'an asked while making Baked Buns.

Shi Dadan was munching on a pear, an Autumn Moon Pear, which was juicy and full, one bite would produce a crisp crunch.

"I'm in my second life now, the memories of my first life are basically intact, how could I be influenced?" Shi Dadan replied, "I haven't forgotten anything either."

"Then how did you wake up?" Zhao Cheng'an asked, truthfully unsure of how Shi Dadan awakened, Qin Huai never told him.

"I just..." Shi Dadan took another bite of pear, chewed twice before slowly saying, "woke up inexplicably. Previously, I had a restaurant in Qiu County, later the chef resigned, and the restaurant closed down, I then went out for business, traveled to many cities, visited quite a few countries, somehow, woke up."

"Initially, logically after waking up you'd be precautious, directly suicide back, but I'm somewhat reluctant to leave Xu Nuo, I wasn't sure which life Xu Nuo is living now, afraid he might not have memories and more difficult to awaken, hence I stayed in the human world looking for Xu Nuo, but after searching for so many years... Too many people, Xu Nuo in this life likely isn't called Xu Nuo."

"Xiao Zhao, you're quite fortunate, being able to meet friends from the first life after waking up."

Zhao Cheng'an nodded: "I didn't expect Xia Mubing to have such a long life, I've died 8 times yet he still lives, and is this wealthy."

"Hey Qin Huai, you said you've unlocked 10 illustrated guides, but I calculated it's only 9? Who's the other spirit?" Zhao Cheng'an suddenly asked.

Qin Huai's hand paused at Zhao Cheng'an's question, then calmly replied: "It's an illustrated guide unlocked suddenly back in my hometown, it already failed the calamity crossing and dispersed, unable to save, I didn't mention it fearing you might feel down along with me."

"Oh, that's it." Zhao Cheng'an realized, "But failing calamity crossing is the real attempt, for you being able to directly see the spirit's memory, just eating a dish and letting a spirit awaken is simply a bug. This time when I return, I'll surely be incredible, having lived for thousands of years, only saw one successful Mayfly in calamity crossing, always thought in our Mayfly kind, only he succeeded, now I'm the second."

"It's just regrettable, the time we can be active after awakening is too little, making it difficult for mutual meetings. Otherwise, when I return I definitely will have a celebrity meeting, like you humans say, my return this time is completely glorifying my ancestors, my lineage will start with this page from me!"

Qin Huai: ...

Qin Huai thinks with Mayfly's penchant for risk-taking nature and habits during calamity crossings, Zhao Cheng'an calling it lineage starting from his page might be wrong, going back might have his name solely on the lineage.

The three chatted aimlessly, soon Qin Huai and Zhao Cheng'an finished making the Baked Buns, presenting Dream Come True Sesame Bun and petite Pig Meat Baked Buns on the table.

Chen Huihong's eyes widened seeing Dream Come True Sesame Bun: "Dream Come True Sesame Bun! I remember this snack, although Xiao Qin's meat filling wasn't well done, the Baked Bun is pretty good, my Huihui quite likes eating them."

Finished speaking, Chen Huihong picked up a Baked Bun and started eating.

Luo Jun also ate the Baked Bun.

The other spirits ate normally, Shi Dadan stuffed the meat filling to the brim.

Luo Jun indeed doesn't have a great appetite, he ate half a Baked Bun made by Qin Huai, took two bites of the Baked Bun made by Zhao Cheng'an, drank two sips of water before commenting. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"Eight lifetimes and the Baked Bun is just made like this? Chen Huihong is correct, the skill level isn't great, find fewer excuses."

Zhao Cheng'an: ...

Chen Huihong quickly protested: "I didn't say that, Luo Jun, do not talk nonsense. I said Xiao Zhao is just a dish, needing more practice."

"I remember Master Chen from Taifeng Building, occasionally when he makes snacks, Boss Lu also lets me taste-test. Master Chen's craftsmanship is far superior to Xiao Zhao's, if Xiao Zhao is his apprentice, he's indeed not well-refined in the skill."

Zhao Cheng'an: ...

"Comparing to Jiang Weiming's skill, still falls far behind." Luo Jun continued.

Zhao Cheng'an: ...

Mentioning Jiang Weiming, Qin Huai promptly asked: "Mr. Luo, did your private detective locate Master Jiang Weiming?"

"No." Luo Jun leisurely sipped his tea, "The previous detective's level in finding people was subpar, switched to another, unsure if this new one's level is better, whether they can find the person before I die."

Qin Huai stopped asking questions.

Zhao Cheng'an started questioning life, wondering if he truly was this amateur, clearly growing up being a universally recognized genius, yet after encountering Qin Huai, everything changed, now turned into 'a dish needs more practice.'

Zhao Cheng'an felt the awakened world is really harsh.

Luo Jun finished his tea, showing no sign of continuing the Baked Bun, instead casually lifted his eyes to glance at Qin Huai, asked: "Do you have something on your mind?"

"Huh?" Qin Huai was startled.

"Master Qin, you've been zoning out since entering. Also, you're not someone who talks less, but from just now till now, you've only said a few words, nearly writing 'something on your mind' on your face." Cheng Gong laughed and stated.

Chen Huihong was bewildered hearing this, gave Qu Jing a 'Does Qin Huai have 'something on your mind' written on his face?' look. Qu Jing returned with a 'I couldn't see it' perplexed look, both ate the Baked Bun silently not speaking.

Qin Huai was surprised his master-level lie and acting were easily seen through by Cheng Gong and Luo Jun, decided not to hide: "Not exactly having something on my mind, just that Gong Liang has arrived in Shan City."

"I think this is an opportunity since usually I'm in limited contact with him, basically only meeting him in Gusu. Mr. Gong's side mission obviously hasn't fully triggered."

"This time, with everyone gathered, I'm contemplating if I should find a reason to bring him over for everyone to meet together."

Luo Jun couldn't help but roll his eyes: "What are you hesitating for? Afraid Chen Huihong can't keep her mouth shut and say something wrong?"

Chen Huihong protested resolutely: "I've met Gong Liang, exchanged with him normally when I was in Gusu!"

"No, mainly it's Mr. Gong being quite smart..."

Luo Jun raised his voice: "You think I'm not smarter than him?"

Qin Huai: "...what I mean is... "

"Alright." Cheng Gong laughed trying to smooth things over, "Mr. Luo's meaning is since this is a rare opportunity do not hesitate, Qin Huai, feel free to bring the Scammer over with confidence, regardless of any unexpected situations, me and Mr. Luo can handle them."

"I'm living downstairs."

"And I believe with the Scammer's social skills, upon knowing we have these regular internal gatherings where exclusive snacks can be eaten, even without Qin Huai finding a reason, he himself would find a reason to join the gathering."

"But bringing Wang Gen Sheng and An Youyou would need you finding a reason to bring them together."

Qin Huai widened his eyes: "Huh, are they coming too?"

They haven't awakened either!

"Of course." Cheng Gong nodded, "Since it's catching up with Mr. Luo's impending passing, everyone's gathering, whether awakened or not, having all here is naturally the best."

"After all, Mr. Luo doesn't have many days left to wait, if waiting for the three of them to awaken, it might require Mr. Luo to live a few more years, or directly succeed in calamity crossing."

"I presume Mr. Luo won't be too willing."

Luo Jun rolled his eyes.