Becoming The Food God In This Cultivation World - Chapter 133: Terrified Zhao Fenglai

Qi Han asked Qin Yue to stay by the side of the four Tang Sect disciples, recording the food they ordered. He then turned and walked into the kitchen to begin preparing the dishes.

“System, has my side quest four been completed?” Qi Han inquired.

【Host, you’ve only slightly punished Zhao Fenglai; you haven’t met the task requirements yet.】

Upon hearing this, Qi Han became interested. “Didn’t expect you to hold grudges like this.”

【This system does not tolerate any form of defamation or rumor-mongering. Defamers must receive the harshest punishment.】

“I see.”

“What kind of punishment would meet the task requirements?”

【It’s getting cold.】

“Bankrupting Fenglai Pavilion?”

【Yes.】

That’s right.

Soon, the four Tang Sect members chose their desired delicacies. After Qin Yue reported the orders to Qi Han, Qi Han began his busy cooking in the kitchen.

In the bamboo forest on the second floor, Xu Changling leisurely picked up the last piece of snowflake beef and dipped it in the pot. Seeing Xu Yiyun’s longing gaze, he couldn’t help but chuckle, and casually placed the beef in her dipping plate. “If you want more, shall I order another serving?”

“No, no.” Xu Yiyun shook her head like a rattle drum. “Ordering another serving would be too much. If we waste food, this restaurant will blacklist us, and we won’t be able to come here anymore.”

Xu Changling nodded approvingly. “That’s a good rule.”

As the Prime Minister of the Empire, he knew the importance of food, and he taught his daughter the same values at home.

Raising his head to look in the direction of the Shrek Academy team, Xu Changling realized that they and the Tang Sect Master had already left at some point.

The food here was too delicious; he hadn’t noticed when they left.

Xu Changling smiled helplessly and looked at Qin Yao beside him. “Qin Yao, do you know why the Shrek Academy team came to this restaurant?”

Even though they had finished their meal, Xu Changling couldn’t resist probing a bit.

Qin Yao smiled. “They were invited by the boss; they should be the boss’s friends.”

“What about the middle-aged man sitting opposite the one with a smiling face?” Xu Changling knew she probably hadn’t recognized Tang Qianqiu’s identity, so he didn’t reveal it.

“That one.” Qin Yao frowned in thought, recalling the familiar appearance of the middle-aged man who came uninvited. “He’s also a friend of the boss.”

Xu Changling nodded in understanding. “I see.”

At this moment, his hand hidden in his sleeve quietly clenched into a fist, pressing heavily on his thigh.

Indeed, the presence of both Tang Sect and Shrek’s people here was not a coincidence but rather related to the young boss.

Just this discovery alone made the trip worthwhile.

As his clenched hand slowly loosened, Xu Changling glanced at Xu Yiyun, who was leaning against the back of the chair, lazily rubbing her belly. A smile appeared on Xu Changling’s face.

“Let’s go, Yiyun. We’re done eating, it’s time to go back, or your mother will worry,” Xu Changling said.

The Xu family emphasized character over etiquette, so Xu Yiyun’s current behavior wasn’t very ladylike, but Xu Changling didn’t mind.

Why should girls adhere to so many formalities? Kindness of heart was what mattered.

Perhaps it was because of this upbringing that Xu Yiyun was different from other noble children at the Star Luo Royal Academy and was even closer to Qin Yao, who came from a merchant background.

“Okay!” The girl stretched lazily, revealing her graceful figure, and stood up with a carp leap. “Dad, can we come again next time?”

Xu Changling smiled faintly. “Sure, next time we’ll bring your mother along, or else she’ll complain that we’re eating alone.”

Hearing this, Xu Yiyun couldn’t help but shrink her head.

Father and daughter descended to the ground floor. Xu Changling quickly saw Qi Han busy in the kitchen and the four Tang Sect disciples waiting downstairs, engaged in lively conversation.

Wanting to chat a bit more with Qi Han, this interesting young boss, Xu Changling smiled and pulled his beloved daughter out of the restaurant.

Outside the door, Zhao Fenglai stood in a corner, staring resentfully at the door of Small Shop.

He didn’t entirely believe Qi Han’s words. During the days when the Small Shop was being renovated, he had sent people to inquire about the situation. After confirming that Qi Han was indeed from out of town, he believed most of what he said. However, now that the Tang Sect disciples had stood up for him, Zhao Fenglai hesitated to take further action.

Did this boss have a particularly good relationship with those Tang Sect disciples? Or did the boss have the backing of the Tang Sect’s power?

Zhao Fenglai was uncertain.

If it was the former, it would be manageable. He could deal with a few disciples. But if it was the latter… Zhao Fenglai couldn’t afford to offend a behemoth like the Tang Sect.

Perhaps he would have to personally apologize.

To thoroughly understand the relationship between Qi Han and the Tang Sect, Zhao Fenglai chose not to leave but to hide and observe the small shop from a distance, hoping to find out more.

However, before the four Tang Sect disciples emerged from the Small Shop, an unexpected guest appeared.

Prime Minister of the Empire, Xu Changling!

Seeing Xu Changling, who was smiling and clearly in a good mood, Zhao Fenglai felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

If asked to choose between Tang Sect and Xu Changling, Zhao Fenglai might find Xu Changling more terrifying.

It’s not that Xu Changling’s power can surpass Tang Sect, but Tang Sect is not part of the Star Luo Empire’s influence. In a capital city like Star Luo, it’s inevitable to be somewhat restricted, and they can’t act entirely without regard for the empire’s laws.

But Xu Changling is different!

As the Prime Minister of the Empire, he represents the imperial law. Offending him would make it difficult to move an inch in Star Luo City.

Previously, Zhao Fenglai was wary of the Moonlight Pavilion because Xu Changling had frequented it several times. It wasn’t until the father of the Qin sisters passed away that he dared to plot against the Moonlight Pavilion. This shows Zhao Fenglai’s fear of powerful figures like Xu Changling.

To see the Prime Minister personally attending the opening of Small Shop, which had just opened for business, Zhao Fenglai felt his heart sink. This time, he had truly kicked the iron plate.

Setting aside Zhao Fenglai’s regret, with Qi Han’s cooking, delicious dishes were served by the Qin sisters and presented to the four Tang Sect disciples.

Except for Tang Zi, who was already a regular customer of the restaurant and remained calm, the three brothers from the Tai family couldn’t help but shed tears of joy.

Tai Feng looked at the delicate basket of small steamed buns in front of him, unable to help but salivate.

Among the three brothers, Tai Feng was the most carefree and also the one who loved to eat the most. Therefore, when he saw these delicate and small buns, the thin skin that could almost see the meat filling inside, he was already salivating heavily, reaching out to grab one and throw it into his mouth.

Smack!

As expected, Tang Zi, the older brother, slapped away his outstretched hand with anticipation. “Little Feng, don’t be in a hurry. You can’t eat these small buns like that. Learn from me.”

With that, he expertly picked up a small bun from Tai Feng’s steamer with his chopsticks, gently bit open a small mouth, blew it twice, then forcefully sucked the soup into his mouth, tasted it, then dipped the soup-less bun into the vinegar dish and sent it into his mouth.

“You see, this is how you eat these small buns.”

Hmm~ Free-loading successful!

I feel the joy of Uncle Tai Lei!