The reason Lin Feng suddenly added that sentence just now was not for any other reason than his concern that Hu Liena and the others might misunderstand.
After all, if word got out that he prioritizes big clients and ignores small ones, his reputation would suffer!
While clients like Chrysanthemum Douluo, who are at the Title Douluo level, certainly excited him, the sheer number of these small-time investors was also a significant source of income.
Besides, these newbies won't stay newbies forever. As they spend money in our store, their growth rate will be incredibly fast!
They will soon grow into Soul Emperors and Soul Saints, becoming big spenders and unlocking more advanced menus. Their spending power will increase significantly, and that will truly bring them a flood of wealth!
Therefore, this seemingly fair but actually shrewd statement both maintained the store's image and reassured all customers. Lin Feng secretly praised his own business acumen; this move was simply perfect!
...
The kitchen was filled with the clattering of pots and pans, and the enticing aroma grew stronger and stronger.
Not to mention Hu Liena and the others, even Chrysanthemum Douluo swallowed hard when he smelled the aroma.
He quickly shook his head, trying to banish the thought from his mind.
This is definitely an illusion! It's absolutely an illusion!
As a titled Douluo, he couldn't be fooled by such petty tricks.
But that being said, the aroma was just too tempting. Even knowing it was an illusion, it still made one's mouth water.
Chrysanthemum Douluo gritted his teeth, forcing himself to ignore the fragrance.
Before long, Lin Feng came out carrying a huge tray, which was filled with all the dishes that Chrysanthemum Douluo had just ordered.
Yunze Thousand Silk Silver Thread Noodles are crystal clear, with noodles as thin as hair yet incredibly chewy.
The Crystal Heart Fruit Salad is colorful, with each fruit sparkling like a gemstone.
The grilled rhinoceros ribs have an enticing caramel-colored skin that gleams with an irresistible aroma.
The Starry Pheasant is so beautifully shaped that it's almost too beautiful to eat, like a work of art.
Seeing that Lin Feng had prepared all the dishes so quickly, Chrysanthemum Douluo was slightly taken aback.
"So fast?"
Even the best food chef in the Spirit Hall would need a lot of time to make so many dishes, right?
This guy actually finished everything in just a few minutes?
Lin Feng ignored his question, simply setting out the food and casually saying, "Enjoy your meal."
Then he returned to the rocking chair behind the counter and closed his eyes to rest again.
However, he did think to himself with a hint of sarcasm: Now that he has a "Food System" , it's reasonable for him to cook "a little faster," right?
The system provides the ingredients directly and can speed up the cooking process. If it can't cook quickly, then this transmigrator is too useless.
Thankfully, Chrysanthemum Douluo isn't a modern person, otherwise he would definitely suspect that he was serving pre-made food.
Chrysanthemum Douluo stared at the table of dishes in front of him, his brows furrowed.
Judging from their appearance alone, these dishes are indeed exquisite, each one a work of art.
But the more he thought about it, the more uneasy he felt.
He first picked up the jade-colored wine jug on the table and opened the seal.
Instantly, the rich aroma of wine filled the entire restaurant.
This wine has an aroma unlike any other wine, with an indescribable fragrance and sweetness, as if it were a perfect blend of mountain spring water and the essence of a hundred flowers.
The three of them, Hu Liena and her companions, salivated instantly upon smelling the aroma of the wine. Yan couldn't help but lick his lips, his eyes wide with astonishment: "What kind of wine is this? Just the smell is intoxicating!"
Xie Yue and Hu Liena did the same, both unconsciously moving closer to the wine pot, wanting to savor the aroma more carefully.
Chrysanthemum Douluo's eyes lit up, completely forgetting his original purpose for coming here. Just moments ago he was thinking of causing trouble, but now he was completely captivated by the aroma of the wine.
He didn't even bother to pour the wine into the cup, nor did he care about the demeanor of a Title Douluo. Instead, he just shoved the wine pot into his mouth and took a big gulp.
"Gurgle—"
The crisp sound of swallowing was particularly noticeable in the quiet restaurant.
Chrysanthemum Douluo put down the wine jug and let out a long sigh: "Ah~ good wine!"
Then, Ju Douluo picked up a mouthful of silver noodles with his chopsticks. The noodles shimmered like pearls under the light, and the moment they entered his mouth, an unprecedented sense of layering exploded on his tongue.
The first bite is a light, fresh sweetness, like the purity of mountain spring water; the second bite is surprisingly rich in meaty aroma, like the essence of bone broth that has been simmered for several days; the third bite transforms into a delicate floral fragrance, as if you were in a spring garden.
Ju Douluo's eyes widened. What was going on with these noodles? Every bite tasted completely different, yet they were harmonious and unified, like savoring a symphony of flavors.
He then sampled the other dishes one by one, and each one amazed him.
The Crystal Fruit Salad melts in your mouth.
Grilled rhinoceros ribs, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
The taste of the Starry Pheasant was so good that even this worldly Title Douluo couldn't help but nod repeatedly in approval.
The three little ones watched longingly from the side, constantly swallowing their saliva.
Yan's eyes were fixed on the Thunder Rhino Ribs in front of Chrysanthemum Douluo, and his expression, as if he wanted to pounce on it and snatch the food, was as pitiful as could be.
Hu Liena subconsciously licked her lips and muttered softly, "Grandpa Ju is eating so deliciously..."
Xie Yue kept swallowing, his Adam's apple bobbing up and down, wishing he could have a taste himself.
Unfortunately, Chrysanthemum Douluo was completely absorbed in the food and had no time to pay attention to their performance.
By the time Chrysanthemum Douluo felt he had eaten enough, only about a third of the food on the table had been gone.
"How could this happen?" Chrysanthemum Douluo frowned as he looked at the remaining food on the table.
It's important to understand that Soul Masters are different from ordinary people; they need to absorb a large amount of energy to extract Soul Power from their bodies.
Generally speaking, the stronger a Soul Master is, the bigger their appetite should be. A Title Douluo like him could easily eat twice as much food as these few dishes.
Could it be that what that kid said was true?
Just as Chrysanthemum Douluo was wondering, Lin Feng's voice entered his ears.
"Are you full?"
Chrysanthemum Douluo was still pondering the problem and didn't react immediately, nodding almost subconsciously.
"That's a total of 61,000 gold soul coins. Thank you for your patronage."
Upon hearing the price, Chrysanthemum Douluo raised an eyebrow slightly, then burst out laughing.
"Sixty-one thousand gold soul coins?"
Chrysanthemum Douluo's voice was clearly mocking, "Boy, do you really think I'm that kind of fool who's easily taken advantage of?"
Although he admitted that Lin Feng's cooking was indeed the most delicious food he had ever eaten in his life, the rich texture and aroma were truly unforgettable.
But this price is practically robbery!
"It tastes good, I admit it."
Chrysanthemum Douluo elegantly wiped the corner of his mouth, his orchid-like fingers lightly caressing his cheek. "But you want me to pay 60,000 gold soul coins for this paltry dish? Dream on!"
Hu Liena and the other two watched in terror, inwardly screaming for their safety.
Oh no, Grandpa Ju is going to dine and dash!
Yan was on the verge of tears. Elder Ju, you're cutting off all your escape routes!
Seeing the matter-of-fact smile on Chrysanthemum Douluo's face, Lin Feng rested his chin on his hand, his eyes as calm as a stagnant pool. He spoke slowly, his voice carrying a dangerous undertone.
"So, you're trying to dine and dash?"
Just as Chrysanthemum Douluo was about to open his mouth and say, "That's right, I'm not paying," he felt a suffocating pressure rushing towards him in the next second!
[End of the Chapter.]