bookbashuk Chapter 1022 The situation of the three “unlucky guys”.
Chapter 1022 The situation of the three “unlucky guys”.
Five minutes later, Ai Kefei came to the long table with three plates of exquisite "herb-fried shrimp" as appetizers, with a cheerful smile on his face.
"Come, the delicious food is here! It's freshly fried, and it tastes best when eaten hot."
Navia immediately stood up, grabbed Ai Kefei's wrist, and introduced enthusiastically:
"Let me introduce you all! This is Ai Kefei, the former head chef of the Debo Hotel."
"She's working at our bar in Gray River now. It's all thanks to her that we can eat so many delicious Fontaine dishes today!"
Ai Kefei looked helplessly at Navia who was holding her, and then showed a neat and generous smile to everyone.
"Hello everyone, my name is Ai Kefei. If today's dishes are to your liking, please eat more."
Paimeng's attention had long been caught by the identity of "former chef of Debo Hotel".
She floated in front of Ai Kefei and asked with blinking eyes.
"Why 'former chef'? Why don't you work at the Debo Hotel anymore? Is the work there too tiring?"
Ying also tilted her head and speculated: "Could it be that he changed jobs and went to a better place?"
Navia listened to the two people's speculations, smiled and shook her head, with a hint of subtlety in her tone.
"Neither. It's probably because... of some irresistible issues."
After she finished speaking, she turned to look at Ai Kefei and asked tentatively, "Can you speak, Ai Kefei?"
Ai Kefei scratched his cheek, pondered his words for a few seconds, and then spoke frankly:
It's actually nothing serious. We just purchased some food that was contaminated with something called 'luminescent pigment'. Fortunately, we discovered it in time, so no major food safety incident occurred."
"But someone has to be held accountable for something this serious. So, I stepped forward and took full responsibility."
After hearing this, Ying scratched her head subconsciously and muttered, "Contaminated ingredients? Food safety is indeed a very important issue, but I'm glad nothing happened."
As soon as these words were spoken, Aikefei immediately sensed the underlying concern and quickly waved his hand to explain.
"But don't worry! I personally selected all the ingredients we're eating today. I've inspected every single one of them. Not to mention any 'dark matter,' there's not even a hint of mold or hair. They're absolutely fresh!"
Navia immediately came over to help, patting her chest to make a promise.
"That's right! With Myles and Silver helping with the food procurement, there will be no problems!"
Looking at the two people's assurances in unison, Shao Yun couldn't help but feel a little suspicious.
After all, Huihe River is essentially an underground sewer area, and the environment is humid, so food storage and sanitary conditions are bound to be worrying.
He quietly asked the system in his mind, "What do you think? Are these ingredients really okay?"
The next second, a system prompt popped up.
【Eat with confidence, the ingredients are strictly screened and there is no pollution or deterioration, and the hygiene conditions also meet safety standards.】
Seeing the system’s reply of “absolutely no problem”, Shao Yun finally felt relieved.
……
After confirming that there was no problem with the food made by Aikefei, Shao Yun was completely relieved and picked up the knife and fork to taste the vanilla fried shrimp on the plate.
The shrimp meat is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the milky aroma of butter wrapped in the freshness of vanilla spreads on the tip of the tongue. Even the previous concerns about the environment of the Gray River were completely forgotten by this authentic flavor.
After trying the delicious food made by Aikefei, Paimon felt that his taste buds had received the best treat so far! He was so excited that he almost jumped up and down...
"delicious!"
Then, Paimon swung his legs and casually asked, "By the way, Miss Aikefei, you used to be the head chef of the Debo Hotel. You must be very famous, right?"
"But we've been in Fontaine for so long, how come we haven't heard of your name?"
Upon hearing this, Ai Kefei raised his hand and knocked his head, then slowly explained according to his own experience.
"Well, the news in Fontaine changes so quickly. Today it's a new opera, tomorrow it's a new trial. The old news will soon be overshadowed."
"And according to Navia, when you first came to Fontaine, I should have been serving my sentence in Melo Petersburg. After completing my sentence, I traveled to Liyue and Nata."
"I've only just returned to Fontaine in the past two months, and haven't made much of an appearance in the culinary world, so it's normal you haven't heard of me."
"Serving your sentence in Mello Petersburg?" Paimon calculated the time and continued, "But we've been to Mello Petersburg several times before!"
"When Ying had her prenatal checkup, we stayed in there for half a day. How come I didn't see you?"
Ai Kefei shrugged helplessly, spread his hands and said, "Mello Petersburg is much larger than you think. There are several underground floors with dedicated living areas, work areas, and different areas of detention."
"It's normal that we didn't encounter them. It's impossible for everyone to visit every corner of Melro Petersburg. There are some restricted areas that even ordinary guards can't enter."
Paimon nodded confusedly, accepting the explanation.
Ying thought about it and realized that this was indeed the case.
When they went to Melo Petersburg for prenatal checkups, most of them stayed in the medical area.
"That's right. Mello Petersburg is so big, it's normal that I didn't encounter it. But you're really amazing to be able to get out of there and start cooking again."
Ai Kefei smiled in a relaxed tone when she was praised.
"That's all in the past. Now I'm very satisfied to be able to cook my favorite dishes in Gray River and get to know you diners."
Navia raised her glass and said with a smile, "Come on, cheers to Aikefei's new life and our gathering today!"
"cheers!"
Everyone raised their glasses, and Paimon also raised his juice glass and moved closer to Aikefei.
"Cheers! I'll have the chance to eat Miss Aikefei's cooking one of these days!"
……
After the toast, Paimon swung his legs again and asked Aikefei, "By the way... Miss Aikefei, when you were in Melo Petersburg, did you recognize the three members of the Gilded Brigade from the Xumi Desert?"
When Ai Kefei heard the words “Three Sumeru Gilded Brigades”, his eyes widened instantly.
"Are you talking about those three guys who bullied Meilushin? I think so. After all, daring to bully Meilushin in Fontaine is really big news in Fontaine!"
She cleared her throat and talked about the situation of the three "unlucky guys".
"I heard from a man who had just finished his sentence in Melo Petersburg two days ago that when he left the prison, he was being led by the prison guards towards the septic tank."
"I heard that I'm responsible for cleaning the sewage pipes at the bottom level. That's the most tiring and dirty job in Mello Petersburg."
……
(Leosley: Don't be happy, you three. Even if Morris comes, your work won't be easy. Today is still the same. Go clean the septic tank!)
……
Shao Yun had just taken a sip of juice when he heard the news of "cleaning the septic tank" and "still serving his sentence" and couldn't help laughing out loud.
"Oh? Those three unlucky guys haven't been released from prison yet? I thought they were released a long time ago."
Aikefei shook his head, with a hint of "they asked for it" in his tone.
"How can he be released so easily? Assaulting Melusin is a serious crime in Fontaine. The fact that he is serving his sentence safely in prison without any incidents is already a sign of the Duke's kindness."
Paimon's eyes widened as he heard this, and he muttered while counting on his fingers.
"Cleaning the septic tank? It sounds miserable at first! But who told them to bully Meilushin? They deserve it!"
Ying also nodded in agreement.
"It's really their own fault. Meilushin is so cute, and they had the nerve to do that to her. They deserve to be punished."
……
Halfway through the welcoming banquet, Shao Yun put down his wine glass and went to the bathroom.
He turned on the faucet, and the cool water flowed over his fingertips, washing his hands.
At this moment, he suddenly remembered the taste of the fried shrimp on the plate just now, and subconsciously said to himself: "Is it my illusion? Why does the food still feel a little stale?"
As soon as the voice fell, the system dialog box popped up:
"It's probably just your imagination. After all, the Gray River is essentially an underground sewer area. Even if the tavern's hygiene is excellent, the subconscious association of 'eating in a sewer' will inevitably affect your taste buds. This is normal."
Shao Yun looked at the system's explanation, couldn't help but chuckle, and shook his hands.
"That's right. After all, the environment is here. It's a good thing we're going to live in Nata in the future, isn't it? At least the air and environment there are much better than in Gray River."
[But you should be careful not to raise too many animals if you decide to open a ranch.]
The system suddenly reminded.
If livestock manure isn't properly handled, it can still create a foul odor and affect our quality of life.
"I've thought about this a long time ago." Shao Yun leaned against the sink and slowly told the plan in his mind.
"I plan to raise mainly dairy cows, which can be used for milking and making cheese, and also a flock of sheep for wool."
"As for meat, there are plenty of wild animals on the Nata grasslands. Hunting can meet our needs. There is no need to raise beef cattle and sheep and waste the limited space."
He paused and added, "Poultry is also simple. Just build a small chicken coop and raise a dozen hens to lay eggs."
"This way, we can have meat, eggs, and milk, which will not only keep the ranch less crowded but also reduce the trouble of managing it."
As he spoke, the image of Mondstadt suddenly flashed through his mind.
An endless plain with fertile soil.
The ranch is located in the windy land of Mond, not to mention cows and sheep.
It can easily accommodate beef cattle, sheep and even horses (sold to the Knights of Favonius), and the land's carrying capacity is definitely not comparable to that of the Nata grassland.
The regret of not being able to settle down in Mondstadt still occasionally comes to my mind.
Alas, what one cannot obtain when young will haunt one for the rest of his life...
Shao Yun sighed softly. If he had been able to take root in Fengqidi, his current ranch plan would probably be more successful.
[Your plan is quite reasonable and can be considered as adapting to local conditions.]
"That's right." Shao Yun stood up, straightened his collar, and prepared to leave the bathroom.