Chapter 63: One Million Two Hundred and Eighty Thousand

“Master Xu, I made it.” Li Guomin smiled and pointed at himself. He really did make it, no problem, he just used Zhou Yu’s seasoning.

Village Chief Yao also smiled at this moment. “Old Li, I didn’t expect you to have been holding back before, not using your real skills.”

“Village Chief Yao, you know the state of the food stall business. Now that you’ve brought Master Xu here, I had to give it my absolute all, use the best I have.” Li Guomin said without any hesitation, his face full of confidence. With Zhou Yu’s seasoning, he could make as much as needed.

Master Xu looked at Li Guomin, then at Zhou Yu beside him, and nodded with a smile. “Good, good. Elder Yao, I didn’t expect to find such a pleasant surprise in Taoyuan Village. If your dishes in the future can maintain even one-tenth of this level, or even less, it would be enough to make people fall in love with this food stall.”

“After I return, I’ll recommend your food stall on my blog. I hope you can bring the same flavor to my followers. However, when I come next time, you must make the same taste as today.” Master Xu said with a final laugh.

“Thank you, Master Xu. Don’t worry, I will definitely keep this flavor going.” Li Guomin hurriedly expressed his gratitude.

Master Xu nodded lightly, took out his wallet from his pocket, put down several banknotes, and prepared to leave with Village Chief Yao.

“Master Xu, this is too much.” Li Guomin said immediately after looking at the money on the table.

Village Chief Yao also smiled beside him. “Master Xu, we can’t let you spend so much. This meal is on me.”

“In my opinion, this dish is worth it.” After saying that, Master Xu walked straight out of the food stall. He felt that if he stayed any longer, he wouldn’t be able to stop himself from ordering another plate, which would affect his image as a food critic.

Seeing Master Xu leave directly, Village Chief Yao quickly followed. As he was about to exit, he gave Li Guomin a thumbs-up. “Old Li, well done, haha.” After saying that, he excitedly walked out.

“Dad, did you really make that just now? I was at the door and couldn’t help but want to eat.” At this time, Li Tianbiao, who was watching the business at the shop entrance, said somewhat disbelievingly.

Li Guomin glared. “You little rascal, asking for trouble, are you? You actually don’t believe I made it.”

“Dad, you’re wrong. Make another plate, I really want to eat it now.” Li Tianbiao admitted his mistake without hesitation.

“Uncle, while there’s no one here now, let’s go into the kitchen to discuss something. Call Biaozi too.” Zhou Yu said with a smile. Fortunately, the shop was empty at the moment, otherwise, one could imagine, many people would be scrambling to have Li Guomin make the same dish.

Li Guomin nodded, called Li Tianbiao, and they went together to the kitchen. He stood at the door, paying attention to the situation outside.

When Li Tianbiao learned that the braised fish just now only became so fragrant because of Zhou Yu’s seasoning, he could hardly believe it. Li Guomin then cooked a home-style dish on the spot, which convinced him completely.

Zhou Yu then suggested that he could have a friend provide this seasoning long-term, but it was estimated they could only get one jar in a day or two. So, if they wanted to attract customers and build a lasting business, they couldn’t use the jar of seasoning in the same amount as before.

Just putting it in by feel wouldn’t work either. Finally, after some thought, everyone decided to mix this jar of seasoning with the salt to be used in a day. Almost every dish needed salt, and this way, the seasoning could last a whole day.

Li Guomin poured all the salt they would roughly use in a day into a basin. Then he poured the jar of seasoning into it. He mixed it for a while, ensuring the seasoning was evenly blended into the salt, before he stopped.

Afterwards, he used the prepared salt to cook a dish and let everyone taste it. The flavor was definitely not as good as using the Immortal Flavor Fruit Powder alone, but that unique taste was still present. It tasted delicious, refreshing, and the aroma was captivating.

They believed this flavor would be enough to attract tourists who came for food. Even though it was much weaker, it was still far better than the neighboring food stalls.

“Xiao Yu, this seasoning is definitely not ordinary stuff. Your friend wouldn’t give it to you for free either. So, from now on, one-third of the shop’s earnings will go to you.” Li Guomin thought for a moment and then said. He had run a food stall for several years and could naturally imagine how much his business would improve with this seasoning.

Zhou Yu quickly waved his hands. “Uncle, no, one-third is too much.” He brought out this jar of Immortal Flavor Fruit Powder just to help his aunt’s family, not to make money.

The shop rent, plus ingredients and other costs, were not a small amount. Giving him one-third was too much.

Finally, under Zhou Yu’s insistence, Li Guomin agreed to give Zhou Yu one-fifth, not a bit less.

“Brother Universe, what are you guys doing in there? Come out quickly. Huzi has already finished his performance. I’m starving to death.” Just as they were talking in the kitchen, Wang Fugui’s complaining voice came from outside.

Zhou Yu shouted outside, “Gouwa, what’s the hurry? I’ll make you something delicious in a bit.” Turning back, he smiled at Li Guomin and said, “Uncle, we’re counting on you for our meal. I’m going out first.”

“There will be plenty of food. Biaozi, go out and attend to the customers.” Li Guomin said magnanimously.

“Why is it always me who gets the short end of the stick.” Li Tianbiao said, feeling like crying but having no tears.

Zhou Yu couldn’t help but laugh. “Don’t worry, we’ll call you for meals later.”

Not long after, Li Guomin made several delicious dishes and called everyone to sit at the table outside to eat.

After tasting it, Wang Fugui almost bit his tongue off. “This food is so delicious! Uncle Li, your cooking skills have improved a lot. Did you go to New Oriental for training?”

“Always with New Oriental. Even eating can’t shut your mouth.” Li Guomin scolded him half-jokingly.

Tourists passing by, smelling the aroma, couldn’t help but walk over. Seeing Huzi was also there, they became excited, sat down one after another, and started ordering dishes.

Seeing this scene, a smile appeared on Zhou Yu’s face. This was the effect he wanted. The Immortal Flavor Fruit was truly special.

Just after returning home from the meal, Zhou Yu’s mobile phone made a sound for a text message. He turned on the phone to look and a look of pleasant surprise immediately appeared on his face.

Before he could calm down, Qi Jinxuan called. “Xiao Yu, I transferred the money to you. You should have received it, right?”

“Brother Qi, I’ve already received it. It’s more than I imagined.” Zhou Yu said, trying to suppress his excitement.

“Haha, it’s not too much at all. Hanada Ichiro’s one hundred thousand, and that artistically stunning Kuroji Haworthia Cooperi Variegata you auctioned off. There was quite a fierce competition for it at the exhibition. In the end, a mysterious man won it for one hundred and fifty thousand. It was really amazing.”

Qi Jinxuan’s face was full of emotion. He initially bought one Pan Deng Yulu Variegata and one Black Muscle Jade Dew from Zhou Yu for fifty thousand. And now Zhou Yu sold two more Jade Dews and earned one million one hundred and fifty thousand.

“Oh, right, there’s also Wei Kai’s one hundred thousand bet and thirty thousand thank-you fee. Altogether, one million two hundred and eighty thousand.” At the end, Qi Jinxuan added.