Chapter 1559: Chapter 1561: Highest Standards

Lu Xiaobu sauntered over to the canteen.

Even though they were supposed to sort out their own dinner and not go to the canteen, Lu Xiaobu didn’t know the canteen’s location.

Yet, as a seasoned foodie, his intuition was enough to find the place!

After walking for a while, Lu Xiaobu raised an eyebrow and smiled triumphantly: "I knew it."

"Ding ding ding!"

Lu Xiaobu started knocking on the door.

No response!

"Ding ding ding!"

Still no one!

"Ding ding ding!"

Finally, someone came! 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

"Who is it! Not sleeping in the middle of the night!"

A voice filled with anger came over.

Just by the sound, you could tell that the person speaking absolutely wanted to kill Lu Xiaobu.

"Bang!"

The door was flung open forcefully!

A furious, red-faced fat man appeared at the door.

His predator-like gaze seemed like it was going to devour Lu Xiaobu!

"What do you want?!"

The chef shouted angrily.

If Lu Xiaobu weren’t standing far away, he’d probably be sprayed with saliva.

"To eat."

Lu Xiaobu wasn’t angry either; everyone has some waking mood, right?

"Eat what at this hour?! Eat shit then!"

The chef shouted, swearing.

In the dead of night, what kind of meal are you trying to eat?

"This is to cover your filthy mouth." Lu Xiaobu took out a Spirit Stone and tossed it over.

Then he took out another one and threw it in: "This one’s for the meal, is it enough?!"

"Oh sir! Please come in! I sincerely apologize for what I just said!"

The fat man’s expression instantly changed; his anger disappeared, replaced by a flattering expression.

He opened the door wide and bent over to invite Lu Xiaobu in!

He even lightly slapped his chubby face a couple of times to show apologies!

Angry?!

Why be angry?!

It’s just one meal!

If he could get two Spirit Stones every day, he’d be willing to never sleep!

"Hm."

Lu Xiaobu nodded calmly.

Money talks everywhere.

Of course, in this world, besides having money, you need strength to keep it!

Lu Xiaobu was respectfully led into the teacher’s private dining room.

Logically speaking, Lu Xiaobu shouldn’t be allowed in this room.

But the chef wasn’t stupid; he was given two Spirit Stones, and not offering the private room would be quite lacking in conscience!

Besides, at this hour, no teacher would come!

"Young Master, what would you like to eat?" The chef asked with a friendly smile, his attitude extremely respectful.

No kidding, those two Spirit Stones close to his chest were so hot; how could he not have a good attitude?!

"What do you say it should be worth?" Lu Xiaobu asked calmly.

"Understood! Understood!" The chef nodded immediately: "Please wait a moment!"

What’s worth a Spirit Stone’s meal?

Everything’s worth!

He’d have to showcase his culinary skills!

"Everyone up! Everyone up!"

The chef told all the assistants who were sleeping to get up!

These lazy pigs do nothing but eat and sleep, pretending to not hear the door knocking; in the end, it was the master chef who opened the door.

If he had a good temper, it would be a miracle!

The chef kicked each assistant out of bed, urging them into the kitchen!

Seriously, didn’t they know that the kitchen is the only way besides having amazing talent and wealth to enter the Inner Court around here?!

And now they weren’t sucking up to the Inner Court people but thinking about sleep all day!

The cooks came to the kitchen, whining, and started preparing.

"Chef, what specifications?"

The Second Chef asked.

His eyes moved quickly, clearly not easy to get along with.

"Highest specifications!"

The chief chef who got the Spirit Stone was very excited; he didn’t care about Second Chef’s expression anymore.

Normally, those folks have meals paid for in gold and silver; now this Young Master is paying with Spirit Stones. If he doesn’t give the highest specifications, where’s his dignity?

"Highest specifications?! Then the Xiting fish..." The Second Chef asked tentatively.

"Xiting fish..." The chief chef hesitated.

This fish isn’t rare.

It’s just that it’s complicated to prepare, needing at least four hours of treatment, which is eight hours.

Half the time, it doesn’t appear on the menu.

However, there’s a teacher who especially loves the taste of this fish, and as long as there’s no disturbance, he orders one every night.

They of course go along, preparing one every day for occasional favors.

And today, that teacher didn’t come; what they prepared was kept till tomorrow, and as long as the fish stays under eighteen hours, the taste just gets better.

"Prepare it!" The chief chef bit his lip.

Still, they were given Spirit Stones, can’t disrespect them!

Anyway, there’s still time, even if the teacher comes tomorrow, they’ll manage.

Since that teacher only eats at night!

"Okay!" The Second Chef’s pupils contracted.

This damned fat man is even bringing out the Xiting fish?!

How many benefits did he get?!

He’s even willing to offend that petty teacher?!

He knows very well that teacher’s temperament. Preparing another is fine, but if you touch what’s originally his, he will retaliate harshly!

But after he thought about all this, a trace of anger flashed in his eyes.

That damned fat man got the benefits and actually didn’t think of giving him anything?!

Dammit!

Then, he walked outside.

As soon as he got out, he saw the Assistant Chef serving tea to Lu Xiaobu.

"Hello, Second Chef!" The Assistant Chef greeted quickly.

"Hmph!" Hearing this greeting, a slight displeasure crossed the Second Chef’s face; what do you mean good Second Chef?!

He’s a man who aims to be the head chef.

Afterwards, he’ll take all the benefits for himself.

The Assistant Chef saw that Second Chef’s expression wasn’t good and didn’t dare say much, intending to walk away.

"Wait a moment! Who’s in there?" The Second Chef suddenly asked.

"Don’t know him, never seen him, but he’s a student!" The Assistant Chef replied quietly.

"Go." The Second Chef frowned and shooed the Assistant Chef away.

Then, he looked up at the teacher’s private room with even deeper furrowed brows!

This damned fat man, how many benefits has he gotten?!

It’s like he doesn’t care about anything?!

Thinking about this, the fire of jealousy in his heart burned even more fiercely!

Second Chef!? Head Chef?!

Second Chef!? Head Chef?!

To hell with it! He’s going to be the head chef!

Thinking about this, he gritted his teeth and stomped his foot, heading towards the private room.

Knocking.

"Come in." Lu Xiaobu frowned; these guys aren’t cooking, what are they doing coming over here?!

"Hello, I just wanted to ask if there’s anything you need?!" The Second Chef pushed the door open with a smile.

As he spoke, he eyed Lu Xiaobu.

Yes, indeed, it’s an unfamiliar student!

"No, just hurry up with the cooking!" Lu Xiaobu said impatiently.

"Alright, alright!" The Second Chef closed the door.

The moment the door closed, his face turned sinister!

Damn it, I don’t get the benefits, but I take the stress. What are you, a student, being cocky about?!

And just then, his eyes rotated, suddenly revealing a hint of malevolence — well, don’t blame me then!