Chapter 10: Dan Bao's Joy
The two quickly exchanged contact information, and then Qin Lang hesitated for a moment before abruptly speaking, "Uncle Luo Hui, I wanted to ask you something. If in the future, because of other matters, I'm unable to continue as a hanging position chef, would you accept this?"
If possible, Qin Lang intended to travel and explore more of this new world, rather than being confined to one place, so he couldn't maintain this position for a long time.
"Dongxia City is quite large, but after all, it's only a corner of the world." Luo Hui laughed heartily, "With your culinary talent, you're bound to go further in the future. My small restaurant can't hold you back."
"If you're unable to cook, you can choose an honorary position. I look forward to seeing your photo on the wall of Starlight Restaurant in the future." Luo Hui pointed to the wall, which was currently bare.
Deciding to put it on the wall...
The expression on Qin Lang's face was strange.
An honorary position meant being in the position but not cooking, the restaurant only borrowed the reputation of the person.
The prerequisite for such a position, of course, was to have some fame.
You at least have to have a title.
He suddenly had an idea and asked, "Uncle Luo Hui, why did you refuse Mr. Li Hong when he wanted to take up a position in the restaurant? Even if you're worried he won't have time, shouldn't you have allowed him to take up an honorary position."
Every restaurant would want an Outstanding Class cook.
"Hmm, let me think about it." Luo Hui pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Perhaps it's because I believe that integrity of friendship is compromised, once it's tainted with personal interests."
"A chef hanging position and restaurant owner is essentially a profitable relationship." He chuckled, "If Li Hong really joined my restaurant, it would make me feel uncomfortable interacting with him. So I would rather earn less money than have my old friend to be used."
"I see." Qin Lang nodded in understanding.
Friendships turning sour due to money was indeed not uncommon.
"It's getting late, Uncle Luo Hui, I should be going now."
Rubbing the obviously hungry Dan Bao, who was eyeing the empty plate of steamed bass, Qin Lang knew the little fellow was hungry and made a quick excuse to leave.
"Good!"
Luo Hui cheerfully watched Qin Lang leave.
Upon leaving Starlight Restaurant, Qin Lang held Dan Bao, "Let's go home."
"Gulu lulu!"
Dan Bao's eyes immediately lit up.
He's about to eat delicious food!
After the spirit battle, Dan Bao was already quite hungry.
After assisting Qin Lang in making the steamed bass, it grew even hungrier.
At this point, everything it saw looked like food.
"I'm also hungry." Qin Lang patted his stomach, "There's an Association-certified food market on the way home where we can get a 10% discount with the Spirit Chef Badge, and they can also help us deliver it."
"Let's go shopping, then cook some delicious food at home!"
Dan Bao rapidly nodded its head up and down.
"Gu lu du!"
Dan Bao wanted to eat egg fried rice!
"No egg fried rice, we don't have any leftover rice." Qin Lang coughed lightly.
Dan Bao blinked, looking somewhat bewildered.
What was that about?
"Gu lu?"
"Just-cooked rice won't work." Qin Lang rubbed Dan Bao's ears, "Over time, the starch in leftover rice ages and revitalizes, becoming more resilient and distinct. Only such rice can be used to make the perfect egg fried rice."
"It's okay, we'll cook rice tonight, and we'll have leftover rice for egg fried rice tomorrow."
"Gulu lulu!"
Hearing that egg fried rice would be available tomorrow, Dan Bao's egg-like face whirled round in excitement.
Great!
Seeing the cute little Dan Bao, a smile crept onto Qin Lang's face.
The dish that gives birth to a Food Spirit is known as the Origin Cuisine of that Food Spirit.
Each Food Spirit has a deep love for its Origin Cuisine because eating more of it can slightly accelerate its growth.
Of course, the increase is insignificant, far less effective than the acceleration due to Star Power.
Also, while Food Spirits can taste other kinds of food, they get a special buff when they consume their Origin Cuisine, which makes it taste even better to them.
Hence, there is a sound theory behind why Dan Bao loves Egg Fried Rice.
Considering this, Qin Lang couldn't help but question his past self for deciding to birth a Food Spirit by cooking Boiled Cabbage with Water.
Leaving the strength of the resulting Food Spirit aside, if he had to feed it several servings of Boiled Cabbage with Water every day...
He wouldn't be able to afford it.
"You, on the other hand, are easy to take care of." He couldn't help but chuckle, patting Dan Bao's head.
Not only is it cute, but it only needs to be fed Egg Fried Rice.
Having such a Food Spirit, when he thought about it, was pretty good.
"Gudululu?"
Dan Bao tilted its head, looking at its Spirit Chef.
Why was he suddenly laughing?
As Qin Lang and Dan Bao chatted and laughed, the Food Material Market was already in sight.
"It's so big!"
Looking at the plethora of ingredients available, Qin Lang's eyes lit up.
This Association-certified Food Material Market was just like a shopping mall.
The temptation of choosing ingredients here for a chef was irresistible.
He showed his Spirit Chef Badge to the guard at the gate and quickly went in with Dan Bao.
With its little yolk-colored face spinning in its body, Dan Bao looked around at all the different ingredients, showing a curious expression.
"Glugudu?"
"What to eat... That's a good question." Qin Lang pat Dan Bao's head. "What would you like to eat?"
Dan Bao swayed its head left and right, looking at Qin Lang with a helpless expression.
"Dululu gugu..."
Ever since it was born, it had only eaten Egg Fried Rice. How would it know what other choices there were?
"I almost forgot." Qin Lang scratched his head awkwardly. "In that case, I'll decide."
"Let's make some Fried Pork in Scoop, stir-fry some Seasonal Vegetables, and make some soup. Should be enough for the two of us."
Even though he was a Special Class 1 Chef in his previous life and had even participated in cooking for a State Banquet, when Qin Lang was cooking for himself, he preferred not to go too fancy, leaning more toward homestyle dishes.
But homestyle didn't mean he would skimp on himself.
He hadn't celebrated becoming a Spirit Chef yet, how about...
"Making Oxtail Soup? What do you think?" Qin Lang rubbed Dan Bao's large ears, seeking its opinion.
Dan Bao blinked its naive eyes.
It knew what Seasonal Vegetables were alright, as they were vegetables in season.
But what was Fried Pork in Scoop? Or Oxtail Soup?
Whatever, if it didn't understand, it would just wait to eat.
"Gululu!"
"As long as it's okay with you," Qin Lang nodded. "Apart from today's dishes, we need to buy some commonly used ingredients for home as well. Since you have your Food Skill, we don't have to worry about ingredients going bad."
"Gudulu!"
Dan Bao's little face showed a deep understanding, swaying up and down. Its round tail started wagging.
Being able to help Qin Lang made it super happy!
However, Dan Bao quickly changed the topic.
"Gudululu du?"
"You're right, the first Food Fight is the day after tomorrow." Qin Lang's face became serious. "We have to prepare for that as well, at least confirm the dishes and practice a bit."