Chapter 96: Investing in Food Is Worth It

Chapter 96: A Can't-Lose Investment

The nutritional box lunches were arranged in three columns. The boxes in each column looked identical; the only difference was the label on the top-left corner of each.

Jiang Yingxue said, "White label is rabbit meat, blue is deer meat, and gold is bird meat. They're all from farm-raised animals. The nutritional value is similar, but there are subtle differences in texture."

These monster beast meats all came from the Monster Beast Forest, which was now located within her space—so indeed, they were farm-raised.

Shi Junyi said, "Boss, I'll take one box of each flavor, please. Let me see... I'll also have one of each of these two types of rice balls, one roast chicken, and one roast duck. And a large of each juice flavor too. One cup of that Immortal Brew Honey Water, an assortment of the cookies, and finally, a box of the candy."

"I won't take it to go; I'll eat here."

Noticing he was a new customer and had ordered almost every item visibly available at the stall in one go, Jiang Yingxue inquired, "Sir, would you like to apply for a membership card? You earn 1 point for every 100 you spend, and points over 100 can be redeemed for gifts."

"No need." Shi Junyi refused without a second thought. He had come all the way from Y City and had a flight back tomorrow. Whether he'd ever return to J City was uncertain, so a membership card seemed unnecessary to him.

At that moment, some viewer comments appeared on his livestream feed.

"This boss's voice is really pleasant. I wonder what she looks like."

"Brother Shanding, you actually went to that Sky-High Priced Stall? Your execution is 666!"

"Brother Shanding, why not get a membership card? There are gifts. I'm curious what gifts a sky-high priced stall would offer."

"You idiot? Brother Shanding isn't from J City. Getting a membership would just be a waste of money for him."

Shi Junyi's online alias was 'Shanding Junren' ("Mountain Top Handsome Man"), so his viewers called him Brother Shanding.

Jiang Yingxue said, "Alright, your total is 10,050 yuan. Will that be cash or another method?"

"Card, please."

Jiang Yingxue took out a card reader, and Shi Junyi successfully paid.

After quickly placing all the food Shi Junyi ordered on the Warm Crystal Round Table, she moved on to serve the next customer.

Sitting at the round table by the Warm Crystal, Shi Junyi first used the rear camera to show his live stream audience all the food on the table. Then he switched to the front camera, pointing it at himself and the spread before him.

A few comments scrolled across the live stream screen.

"The food looks good. Just not sure if it's worth the price."

"How much would a spread like this cost at the Sky-High Priced Stall?"

"10,050... I heard it with my own ears! Unbelievable!"

"Wow! True to its name!"

"Brother Shanding, hurry up and eat! Tell us what you think! See if it's worth it!"

"Huh? What are these two short glass jars? I don't remember you ordering these."

Shi Junyi leisurely put on disposable gloves, also noticing the comments.

"The roast chicken and duck really do smell amazing. It's a different aroma from other barbecues. How to describe it... it just feels like happiness. You'll have to come try it yourselves to know."

"Oh, those two bottles are complimentary items. Called what? Let me see..." He picked up a glass jar and read the label, "...called Spirit Guzhi Powder. Effects: Strengthens the body. Take 1-2 times daily, dissolve in boiling water."

He put down the Spirit Guzhi Powder jar, his face full of disbelief. "Really?"

Then he glanced at his phone screen and said, "Hold your horses, I'm getting to it!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he pulled off a chicken leg and put it in his mouth. The aroma of the chicken mixed with the unique seasoning from the spiritual plants made him involuntarily narrow his eyes in pleasure.

This roast chicken was incredible!

Smelled incredible, tasted even better!

The viewers watching the live stream saw Shanding Junren on screen completely engrossed in eating the roasted meat, not stopping until he had finished both chicken legs and both duck legs.

"Brother Shanding, don't just focus on eating! You have to tell us how it tastes!"

"Judging by how Brother Shanding is eating, the taste must be pretty good."

"Remember, the purpose of your trip was the sky-high priced boxed meals. Can you still eat them after all that chicken?"

...

Shi Junyi took off his disposable gloves and set them aside, addressing the screen. "The chicken and duck are incredibly flavorful and fresh. The sauce the stall owner uses for roasting is also exceptionally delicious, a taste I've never experienced before."

"500 yuan for a roast chicken or duck—a can't-lose investment!"

"Next, I'll try this nutritional boxed meal with the white label."

The moment Shi Junyi opened the lunchbox, a wondrous fragrance wafted into every corner of the surrounding space, entrancing the mind and making one desperately want to devour the delicious food before them.

He took a tissue to wipe the drool from the corner of his mouth, swallowed hard, and then opened the other two lunchboxes as well.

Instantly, the fragrance in the air became even richer. Even the customers in line, catching a whiff of this faint scent, couldn't help but salivate.

"What's that smell? So fragrant!"

"It's the smell of the nutritional boxed meals! Although the specific flavors vary occasionally, the amazing aroma is always the same!"

"I haven't tried the boxed meals yet. I must order one to taste later!"

Thinking they would soon buy a lunchbox with the same wonderful smell, their faces also showed expectant smiles.

At the Warm Crystal Round Table, Shi Junyi said, "Friends in the live stream, it really smells amazing. I'm done talking; let's eat!"

With that, he snapped apart his chopsticks and immersed himself in eating the nutritional boxed meal.

The viewers watching the screen were momentarily stunned by Shi Junyi's eating style, which resembled a starving wolf pouncing on its prey—it couldn't exactly be called elegant.

Shi Junyi swiftly finished one boxed meal as if a swarm of locusts had passed through. Just as the viewers thought he was about to give a commentary, he proceeded to stick straws into all the beverages at once.

Then, he took a sip from each drink.

"Ah~" He let out a satisfied sigh, then immediately picked up another lunchbox and began eating with great relish. This time, his eating manners were slightly better than at the start.

At that moment, an older gentleman approached carrying a lunchbox and a drink. He also held a large bag of takeaway food from Xuehe Gourmet.

The old man said, "Young man, mind if I share the table with you?"

Shi Junyi said, "Not at all, sir. Please have a seat."

The old man's name was Wu Jinyong. He was neighbors with Hu Qiwen's family. It was Hu Qiwen's younger brother, Hu Ruichuan, who had told him about the Xuehe stall.

Hu Ruichuan had even shared his favorite Shatang Flower cookies with him. After tasting them, Wu Jinyong came to find the stall himself the very next day and even got himself a Red Membership Card.

Yesterday, he had eaten at the stall before going home, and today was the same.

After sitting down, Wu Jinyong placed his nutritional boxed meal and Buddha Lotus Seed Juice on the table to his right. Then, he lifted a box measuring roughly 25cm*15cm*13cm onto the table. Opening it, he took out a wine bottle labeled with 'Copper Peach Blossom' characters and placed it on the table.

After that, he closed the box lid, and along with its packaging, placed it on an empty seat. But less than two seconds later, he moved it down to the floor.

The box contained wine. If it fell and broke, it would be a sad affair. Safer to keep it on the ground.