Chapter 32: The Construction Site's Sought-After Feast

Chapter 32: The Construction Site's Sought-After Feast

During what should have been the workers' mealtime, the open space ahead appeared strangely empty. Liu Datou instinctively glanced in Qin Mu's direction and noticed that the food in the workers' utensils had disappeared.

"Is nobody eating? Did they pour it away?" Liu Datou frowned, his expression turning sour. He feared that if this continued, the workers might go on strike in the afternoon.

"Don't jump to conclusions so quickly. If this continues, it will delay the construction even further," Liu Datou warned, looking at Qin Mu with dissatisfaction. In his mind, it was highly likely that Qin Mu's cooking had been so unpalatable that the workers had refused to eat and had collectively left the site. In response, Qin Mu was forced to discard all the food, including the extra meals he had prepared to appease the workers.

"Liu Tou, what are you talking about?" the cook beside him interjected, providing a different perspective. "Everyone else has already finished their meals and gone to rest. They need to be well-rested for the afternoon's work."

"Finished their meals so soon?" Liu Datou blinked, taken aback for a moment. "Is it possible that the food was so delicious that they ate quickly and nothing was left?"

"Yeah, it seems that way. They ate so fast today; nothing was left," the cook replied, gesturing toward the empty containers nearby.

Liu Datou: "..."

Upon closer investigation, Liu Datou realized he had been completely mistaken. The issue wasn't that the food was terrible; it was the opposite—it was incredibly delicious.

"How... how delicious is it?" He swallowed hard, glancing at the containers in front of him.

...

Shortly afterward, a post titled "Delicacy at the Construction Site" suddenly gained popularity online and soared to the top of the trending charts. The post claimed that the food found at the construction site was exceptional and could be considered a world-class delicacy. It even featured a video showing a group of workers devouring a large pot meal enthusiastically, eating with gusto.

Netizens were initially skeptical, wondering how food cooked in a large pot on a construction site could be so delectable. Some thought it was an exaggeration. However, after viewing the video, many were convinced by the workers' voracious appetite and unreserved enjoyment.

"I thought construction site food was nothing special. It's all cooked in one big pot. How can it be delicious?"

"These workers are eating so enthusiastically. I've never seen such a passionate dining scene before."

"Could a world-class executive chef have been hired at this construction site?"

After watching the video, many people couldn't believe their eyes. They were curious about both the construction site and the talented chef behind this culinary spectacle.

However, after conducting some research, netizens were stunned to discover that the construction site was situated at the junction of four provinces. Even more surprising was the revelation that the chef behind this extraordinary meal was none other than Shanhe University's principal, Qin Mu.

"What's with Shanhe University popping up everywhere?"

"Isn't Qin Mu known for his expertise in painting and archaeology? How can he cook such delicious food?"

"It's impossible! There's no way he's capable of making such a magnificent pot of rice on a construction site!"

"I watched the live broadcast, and I can confirm that Qin Mu truly prepared this incredible meal. The workers devoured it like they hadn't eaten in days!"

Despite the evidence provided by those who had watched the live broadcast, some netizens remained skeptical, suggesting that this was all a promotional stunt by Shanhe University. They believed that the workers in the video were actors, and the idea of a superb meal on a construction site was too far-fetched.

As a result, two opposing factions emerged online, engaging in heated debates.

...

In a live broadcast room, Zhang Keke was wearing disposable gloves as she excitedly peeled lobster after lobster. A large basin filled with lobsters sat in front of her. Her challenge for the day was to consume a staggering twenty kilograms of lobster all by herself. The viewer count in her live broadcast had surged to over 100,000, with all eyes on her feast.

"As expected of a big eater, you've already polished off ten kilograms, haven't you? You eat so fast!"

"The anchor's food looks so delicious; I'm drooling just watching."

"I admit that the anchor eats quickly, but it's nothing compared to that construction site."

"I also saw that video; those people were eating like they hadn't seen food in days."

Netizens conversed while watching the live broadcast, comparing Zhang Keke's eating speed to the workers on the construction site.

"Construction site?" Zhang Keke, in the midst of enjoying her lobster, glanced at the barrage with curiosity.

"They're eating at an incredible pace. The trending search is all about it," a viewer replied.

"I suggest you check it out. They ate even faster and more passionately than you!"

Zhang Keke was intrigued and quickly grabbed her phone to search online. She soon discovered the trending topic "construction site food," which was generating significant discussion and had skyrocketed to second place on the trending list.