Chapter 17: A Wonderful Taste

Looking at the milk jelly that had been placed in the refrigerator to set, Zhou Yu couldn’t help but gently lick his lips. It all looked so delicious, and combined with the deliciousness of the grapes themselves, he could hardly resist.

“With the milk jelly, plus some grape shaved ice, making some grape jam, paired with cake and cookies, it would be perfect,” Wei Dehua murmured to himself, his eyes growing brighter and brighter. Then he quickly started making them.

Hearing Wei Dehua’s words, Zhou Yu suddenly felt his appetite surge. When these delicious grapes first appeared, he hadn’t thought of using them to make desserts. Now it seemed that cooperating with Wei Dehua was a win-win situation—they could make money and satisfy their taste buds at the same time.

Not long after, the other two desserts were basically finished, with only the final steps remaining. The dessert-making process was a delight to watch, and the finished desserts made Zhou Yu’s mouth almost water.

“Xiao Yu, go outside and find a seat first. I’ll bring them over as soon as they’re ready,” Wei Dehua said with a smile, noticing Zhou Yu’s intense stare at the desserts.

Zhou Yu immediately nodded, walked out of the preparation room, and casually found a seat to sit down. Soon, a waitress walked over carrying a glass of juice. “Handsome, have a glass of juice first. It’s on me, as a thank you for the grapes you sent yesterday. By the way, my name is Xu Yaqing.”

“It’s nothing, just two bunches of grapes. Actually, I should thank you all,” Zhou Yu said, waving his hand. Wei Dehua had told him about what happened later at the dessert shop.

It was thanks to the reminders from these waitresses that Wei Dehua tasted the grapes and made the decision to buy them.

“If you really want to thank us, then drink this glass of juice. I need to get back to work,” Xu Yaqing said, placing the juice directly in front of Zhou Yu.

“Alright, thank you,” Zhou Yu said, taking a small sip and then setting the juice aside. If there were no grape desserts later, he would have finished it, but now he couldn’t drink it all, as it would affect his taste when sampling later.

It was nearly ten in the morning. The tourists who had come early to Xing’an Town had already been sightseeing for a while, so there were quite a few customers in the dessert shop.

Zhou Yu waited calmly, but underneath, he was growing impatient. What would desserts made from grapes and other ingredients taste like? He didn’t know, and he guessed Wei Dehua didn’t either.

After a few minutes, Wei Dehua walked over with a big smile, carrying a tray, followed by a waitress. “Haha, the desserts are ready. Xiao Yu, let’s try them.”

As Wei Dehua and the waitress walked over, a refreshing fragrance filled the air. The beautiful appearance of the desserts made everyone who saw them feel eager to try.

The waitress following behind looked at the desserts on the tray, filled with a desire to taste them. What she was carrying was the milk jelly. Compared to what their shop usually made, it had an extra freshness and looked even more crystal-clear and beautiful, like a work of art.

Wei Dehua had made three types of desserts: one grape milk jelly, two glasses of grape shaved ice, one portion of grape jam, along with a plate of cake and a plate of cookies.

The grape milk jelly was extremely beautiful. On top, two grapes were still connected, while below was jelly like purple crystal. Inside the jelly, there were four grapes, looking truly astonishing, like ants trapped in amber. The very bottom was made of white milk jelly.

The entire grape milk jelly was truly a perfect work of art. The grape jam was purplish-red, looking bright and translucent. The two glasses of grape shaved ice also made people want to try them.

“Xiao Yu, let’s begin. Taste the fruits of our cooperation,” Wei Dehua said, picking up the utensils. He cut the jelly into several pieces, then gently speared one with a fork and slowly put it into his mouth.

Zhou Yu didn’t hold back either. Like Wei Dehua, he first targeted the most beautiful grape jelly. He speared a piece of the two-toned grape jelly with a fork and put it into his mouth.

As soon as it entered his mouth, a fragrance spread. He slowly chewed twice. The soft, smooth, and elastic texture of the jelly made his mood cheerful. As he chewed, a wonderful flavor spread to the taste buds on his tongue. The refreshing sweetness of the grapes and the rich, smooth creaminess of the milk blended together, combined with the soft, elastic texture of the jelly, creating an absolutely marvelous experience.

Especially the refreshing sweetness contained within the Spiritual Energy grapes was expressed even more vividly in this jelly, making Zhou Yu’s heart feel like it was floating.

“Haha, desserts made with these grapes are indeed more delicious, utterly wonderful,” Wei Dehua couldn’t help but laugh out loud. The taste of the desserts was crucial for whether his dessert shop could reach the next level.

Zhou Yu also nodded. “Thank you, Uncle Wei, for letting me experience what it means to make the best use of things.”

Then, Zhou Yu took a sip of the grape shaved ice, his heart filled with a cool, refreshing sensation. This shaved ice had vanilla ice cream and some milk added to it, and paired with the sweet fragrance of the grapes, it offered a different kind of delight.

There was also the grape jam, a bright purplish-red that gave a mysterious feeling. He gently picked up a spoon, spread some on a cookie, and put the cookie into his mouth. The sticky jam melted in his mouth, letting him taste the unique fruity sweetness of the grapes. Combined with the crispness of the cookie, it was a perfect fusion. Zhou Yu sighed in admiration and spread jam on another cookie.

Wei Dehua sat nearby, eating the desserts with a smile. Since opening the dessert shop, it had been a long time since he had enjoyed eating his own creations so thoroughly and seriously.

Three different desserts, three different flavors, all made from Zhou Yu’s grapes. The flavors they brought far surpassed those of ordinary grape desserts.

Some customers nearby, watching Zhou Yu and Wei Dehua eating so happily and exclaiming in delight from time to time, were a bit confused. This was just an ordinary dessert shop; it couldn’t produce the world’s most expensive desserts.

But the joy the two showed while eating, along with the fragrance emanating from the desserts, made some customers feel eager to try. They asked a nearby waitress, “Miss, what desserts are those two eating? They look really tasty. Can I have the same set?”

Several waitresses hesitated. The grapes had just been brought in, and they didn’t know if there were any left. Moreover, they didn’t know the price.

At that moment, Wei Dehua, who had been observing the nearby customers’ reactions, smiled. “Hello, sir, I’m the shop owner. What we’re tasting is the shop’s newly launched grape set, made from specially cultivated premium grapes. Their flavor far surpasses other grapes on the market, guaranteeing you a unique experience.”