Lin Jiu's shop never feels stuffy no matter when you enter it. The air quality is very good, and there are no various smells when there are many people.
It was a bit cold outside, but the store was very warm. It was not the warmth from air conditioning, but the natural warmth of spring. There was a light scent of flowers and grass in the air. They felt like they were in the wild, and it didn't feel like they were eating in such a small store at all.
The five tables in the restaurant were already occupied. It was rare for them to be among the first five in line, so they did not waste the opportunity. Since there were not enough people, they called relatives and friends, and as a result, all five tables were full that evening. Logically, no one else should have come in.
The man was wearing a dark windbreaker and a mask, and he walked in with an upright posture and very tall, wrapped in winter clothes.
Lin Jiu raised his eyes and met the man's gaze, "Here you are?"
"Yeah." Si Xu walked to the bar and watched Lin Jiu busy.
The diners looked at them curiously, and from Lin Xiban's tone, it seemed that they had been waiting for him.
Who is this person who can make Lin Xiban, who is cold and heartless and only cares about rules and not money, wait for him to arrive
"Please sit down for a while, it will be ready soon." Lin Jiu didn't see Jiang Ge and crossed out two items on the menu in his mind, preparing too much for Si Shen to finish.
The diners stretched their necks to watch the man leave, and watched him enter the innermost private room.
A customer asked on the spot, "Can we make reservations at the restaurant?"
Lin Jiu didn't even raise his head, "No."
Diner: “What’s wrong with him?”
Lin Jiuyan was brief and concise, "The rank is higher and there are privileges."
The diner snorted and laughed, and said sarcastically: "I thought the boss was fair and selfless, but it turns out he also has privileges."
Lin Jiu said coldly: "If you can reach this level, you will also have privileges."
Someone asked: "How is the grade determined?"
Lin Jiu: "Please read the dining rules."
Lin Jiu didn't want to answer the same question over and over again, so he added a sentence under the dining rules:
Different levels of customers enjoy different treatments (the specific treatment depends on the mood of the boss).
Note: Grade = consumption amount + preference value.
The diner choked and said nothing.
The Magic Fish Shop is so expensive that you can only eat there once a month at best. Not to mention the liking for it, the amount of money spent alone is not enough.
Financially well-off diners also find this level of food difficult to compete for. It is considered lucky to be able to have a meal after waiting for ten days. It is too difficult to break through the siege.
Of course Lin Jiu knew that they couldn't do it. With the flow of dine-in customers and the stability of the private rooms, no one could compete with Si Shen.
Lin Jiu entered the private room carrying a wooden tray, and Si Xu was already sitting at the table.
"This time, in addition to the flower dragons, I also brought back some other ingredients. You can try them."
Lin Jiu first took a porcelain bowl from the tray and opened the lid, revealing the thick golden soup and snow-white shrimp meat inside. The aroma wafted out, with a fresh fragrance that was mixed with fruity aromas and sweetness.
"Golden shrimp balls, try it."
Si Xu picked up the small spoon made of shells and scooped a spoonful. The golden soup was as thick as honey. When he put it in his mouth, it had a rich taste, not too sweet, and a strong fruity aroma. It had the unique flavor of shrimp and was very delicious.
He scooped up a snow-white shrimp ball, which was tender, smooth and fragrant. The center of the ball was not hot, but a little cool. He took a light bite and the salty fragrance of the fish sauce burst out. Si Xu was very surprised. He didn't expect that there was a surprise hidden in the shrimp ball.
"Very delicious." Faced with the delicious food made by Lin Jiu, Si Xu always felt at a loss for words.
Lin Jiu brought down another portion, "Steamed egg custard."
The seemingly simple egg custard is not simple at all.
The eggs are magic bird eggs from the Demon Sea plane. Lin Jiu picked them up on a small island. There are not many of them, but they have high nutritional value.
In addition to the devil bird eggs, the egg custard also contains shrimp roe. After steaming, it is garnished with fish sauce. There is a touch of pomegranate red in the golden color, and a few petals of honeysuckle are placed on the pomegranate red. The petals are small and white, with a sweet and sour taste. Combined with the salty fragrance of fish sauce and the tenderness of the egg custard, it is absolutely delicious.
The petals of the honeysuckle flower are a bit like daisies on Earth, except that the petals are thicker and rounder than daisies. They can be eaten directly and come in many colors. It is both a flower and an ingredient.
Si Xu took a bite and found it both beautiful and delicious.
Lin Jiu brought down a medium-sized bowl, half of which was purple and the other half was pomegranate red. The purple ones were sea ball seeds, which looked very much like sea urchins on Earth. They also looked like sea urchins, but were covered in thorns and were not easy to catch. The pomegranate red ones were stone skull fish, and the portion was quite large.
Below the sea ball roe and fish sauce is the crystal chalcedony rice. The temperature of the rice is close to the temperature of the mouth, which can ensure that the taste of the seafood on the upper layer is not destroyed. The rice grains are distinct, soft and chewy. Multiple ingredients are mixed without affecting each other. You can taste the deliciousness and uniqueness of different ingredients in every bite.
"Sea ball rice."
Lin Jiu only prepared three new dishes, as Si Shen couldn’t finish the extra ones and refused to waste them.
After Si Xu came in, he looked at the dishes today. They were all the dragon balls they had eaten last night, not the three in front of him.
These were obviously prepared for him by Lin Jiute.
Si Xu felt warm in his heart and smiled, "Can I have some of yesterday's Huaqing fruit wine?"
Lin Jiu was a little hesitant. The system was wrong. For ordinary people, if they ate the magic food and magic wine, a small amount would strengthen their body and prolong their life, but an excessive amount might be fatal.
God Kes wanted to drink, and Lin Jiu was entangled in a fight with the villains.
Hei Xiaojiu: If he wants to drink, let him drink. The male god’s request must be satisfied.
Bai Xiaojiu: No, no, my idol is just an ordinary person, safety is important.
Hei Xiaojiu: My idol drank three cups yesterday and was fine.
Bai Xiaojiu: He feels uncomfortable.
Hei Xiaojiu: I just feel a little uncomfortable. After the discomfort is over, my body will get better and I will be able to hold a concert.
Bai Xiaojiu: …
Bai Xiaojiu and Hei Xiaojiu were convinced.
Lin Jiu said: "You can only drink three cups at most."
Si Xu: "Okay."
Lin Jiu stood up to get the wine. This time he didn't carry the wine barrel, but only filled a wine jug with some.
The diners in the hall stretched their necks to look, and when they saw Lin Xiaoban carrying a wine pot and wine glasses into the private room, they immediately said, "Lin Xiaoban, I want a pot of wine too!"
Lin Jiu glanced at the man and said, "No alcohol will be served today."
"Then the wine in your hand..."
"Please read the dining rules." Lin Jiu raised his chin and entered the private room.
Diner: “…”
It’s about rank again. It seems that people with higher ranks are treated differently.
The diners who had originally given up competing on the quality of the food began to be tempted again.
Lin Jiu handed the wine pot and wine glass to Si Xu, and before leaving, he reminded him worriedly, "You can only drink three cups, no more."
Si Xu said: "If you are worried, you can stay and look after me."
Lin Jiu thought about it, and really turned back and sat down at the table, using practical actions to tell Si Shen that he was serious and could only drink three cups.
Seeing how serious he was, Si Xu also became serious and asked, "What will happen if I drink too much?"
Will die.
Of course Lin Jiu couldn't just stand there. Isn't this harming people? Giving people deadly wine to drink, is he trying to kill people
But magic wine is essentially a good thing, it's just that the average person's body cannot withstand so much energy. Drinking a little nourishes the body, but drinking too much will damage the body. If you can control the amount, magic wine is a good wine.
Lin Jiu's face was tense under the mask. "I'm watching you. You can't drink too much."
Si Xu's problem was ignored.
Si Xu poured himself a glass of fruit wine, picked up the light green liquid and drank it all in one gulp.
A familiar burning feeling spread throughout his body and Si Xu was sweating a little. He didn't stop and drank two more glasses.
The dizziness, bloating, and burning sensations reappeared. Compared to the discomfort he felt yesterday, he could bear it better today. Si Xu wanted to give it a try. If it was really the energy he guessed, what would happen if it was not released
Lin Jiu had been staring at him. He saw him drink three cups in a row, and then he stood up to collect his wine jug and wine glass. Suddenly, his wrist was clenched. Lin Jiu was startled, and the wine glass fell on the wooden table with a "bang", rolling to the edge of the table. Si Xu reached out to catch it.
Si Xu looked up at him and asked, "Aren't you going to ask me about my desk?"
Lin Jiu's body froze, he was completely dumbfounded, his heart was so frightened that he wanted to abandon him and run away alone, the palm of Si Shen was as hot as an iron.
Lin Jiu was a little worried, "Are you okay?"
Si Xu stared at him for a few seconds, loosened his hand, and rubbed his brow, "I'm fine."
Lin Jiu knew that he might be feeling uncomfortable again, and felt helpless. He insisted on drinking even though he knew that drinking would make him feel uncomfortable.
"Why don't you ask me about my desk?" If a normal person saw that scene, they would definitely think they were seeing a ghost. However, Lin Jiu was very calm and did not ask the reason, as if he had never seen anything like it before.
Lin Jiu said: "If it's uncomfortable, you can move the table to the wall. Be gentle and don't knock things over."
Si Xu: “…”
Si Xu didn't know whether he should continue this topic for a moment. He was a few years older than Lin Jiu. When facing this matter, Lin Jiu was calmer and steady than him.
Si Xu was used to being in control and didn't like the feeling of being trapped in the fog. "You're not surprised at all?"
Lin Jiu felt that the altar of the male god was a little shaky tonight. He became real and was no longer the unattainable perfect male god.
Lin Jiu thought about how to answer, "No, I was surprised. I was also quite shocked at the time."
What shocked him was different from seeking the truth. Besides, what truth could he seek out
To be honest, he has more secrets than anyone else. He doesn't have a meticulous mind. If someone investigates him and catches him, they will probably find a lot of evidence. He himself knows that he has many loopholes. It is difficult to explain his sudden disappearance for a year.
He can only use the dumbest way to protect himself, live a simple life, do less, extinguish his curiosity, and live his own life well.
"Drinking on an empty stomach makes you drunk easily and is not good for your stomach. Eating something will make you feel better."
Si Xu didn't move.
The symptoms of dizziness and headache did not ease, but worsened. There was a force running in the body, as if trying to find a breakthrough. After traveling throughout the body, it all gathered in the brain. Si Xu's thinking was clearer and more sensitive than ever before. His brain was like a "container" that had reached its peak threshold and would not be allowed to expand even a little bit. Otherwise, even the slightest bit would cause things to get out of control.
Si Xu had a splitting headache. He had become accustomed to this kind of pain. Since he fell ill, headaches and dizziness had become commonplace.
He had heard from his grandfather that his grandmother's family had a history of genetic diseases. If they didn't get sick, they would live to adulthood safely. If they got sick, they would not live past 30. His grandmother was like Si Xu back then. She couldn't eat. She would vomit anything she ate. She could only rely on intravenous drips to maintain her life. In the last two years, his grandmother's memory was so strong that it was terrifying. The current "Mohong Group" was founded by his grandmother. At that time, his grandfather was only qualified to help.
Si Xu's illness also became a concern for his grandfather. He seemed to see the appearance of his grandmother when she died. His grandmother died on her 30th birthday and was so thin that only a bag of bones was left.
Si Xu didn't believe in fate, he wanted to try his luck for himself. If he failed, he wouldn't have more than two years to live.
He is like a crazy gambler, betting his life. If he wins, he lives; if he loses, he dies.
He wanted to try and see what would happen after breaking through the brain threshold, but the energy of three cups of anthocyanin fruit wine was not enough, and it was stuck just at the edge of the threshold, making him uncomfortable and painful, but unable to break through that limit.
Because of the pain, Si Xu's breathing was a little heavy, "I want another drink."
Lin Jiu's eyes widened, and he instinctively grabbed the wine jug and hid it behind him, "No, three cups is the limit."
"My alcohol tolerance is not that bad. I can still drink a little more." Si Xu tried to keep his tone calm so that Lin Jiu would not hear anything unusual.
Since you are pretending, then pretend together and show your alcohol tolerance.
"No." Lin Jiu flatly refused, grabbed the wine glass, stood up and left.
"Lin Jiu."
Si Xu stood up and put his hands on the table. His fingertips turned white because of the force. "I need this wine."
Lin Jiu turned around and faced him. There was no hesitation or wavering in his eyes, only definite rejection.
He couldn't joke with Si Xu's life.
"I said the limit is three drinks. If you can't comply, I won't provide you with drinks next time."
Lin Jiu drove out and went straight to the second floor, put away the wine jug and glasses, and then came down without going back to the private room.
Si Xu didn't know how good Lin Jiu's five senses were. Lin Jiu saw and heard his holding on, his forbearance, and his pain. Under the circumstances, Lin Jiu would not agree unless he wanted him to die.
Lin Jiu stood in the kitchen, watching the diners leave one table after another.
Si Xu never came out, and Lin Jiu didn't come out either.
Before Lin Jiu closed the store, Si Xu finally came out of the private room. He had returned to normal and there seemed to be nothing wrong.
He wanted to pay, but didn't know the price.
"Medium portion of sea ball rice is 6998, golden shrimp balls are 1998, steamed egg custard is 3998, and anthocyanin fruit wine is 10,000 per cup. You drank three cups, so the total is 42,994 yuan. Thank you for your patronage." Lin Jiu was very well-behaved and cold like a stranger... although they were indeed not very familiar with each other.
Si Xu pays by scanning the QR code with his mobile phone.
When he reached the entrance, he looked back at Lin Jiu and said, "Sorry."
It was his fault for not thinking it through. If something happened to him here with Lin Jiu, it would be difficult for Lin Jiu to understand.
Lin Jiu didn't say anything and watched him leave before he started to clean up the dishes and tidy up the table and chairs.
He didn't want to think too much, but he couldn't help being distracted.
He has been a fan of this idol for so many years, but he rejected her so lately...
That night, a blogger named "Shuisheng" wrote an article criticizing Lin Jiu for eating the giant lobster and specifically tagged Lin Jiu.
Lin Jiu has been very popular on the Internet recently. No matter it is good or bad, as long as Lin Jiu's name is mentioned, it will attract attention.
The blogger named "Aquatic" listed in great detail the ways in which giant lobsters are dealt with around the world.
When giant lobsters are found abroad, they are not sent to aquariums but released into the wild. Only Lin Jiu eats such a huge and rare lobster as a delicacy. Judging from the small size of the claws, the weight of this lobster should be more than 15 kilograms, which can occupy a place in the world giant lobster list. It is difficult for a lobster to grow to such a huge size without a hundred years of life.
It has survived the years and escaped being caught time and time again, but it could not escape the clutches of Lin Jiu.
"Aquatic" called on the general public not to become accomplices in the cruel killing of rare aquatic creatures, and also advised Lin Jiu that if such a rare giant lobster is caught, it should be sent to the aquarium instead of being used as a tool to make money and eaten directly.
As soon as this scarf was released, it immediately attracted widespread attention.
Regardless of whether "Shuisheng" deliberately came to take advantage of Lin Jiu's popularity, attract Wenbo's attention, or was truly concerned about aquatic creatures, his goal was achieved, and the comment section was already in chaos in the middle of the night.
"Is there any need to talk about Lin Xiaoban's character? Isn't selfishness, cold-bloodedness, and low character his usual style?"
“Lin Jiu: Eating a giant lobster is nothing. Not helping someone in danger is my strong point :).”
"Here it comes, here it comes, with a familiar face, the black lin board comes again."
"I'm so angry about eating melons. I want to ask those haters, did Lin kill your whole family or dig up your ancestors' graves, so that you keep chasing and biting? Don't you think you're just some brainless fan who can't stand seeing the other family doing well and is blackening them to death every day?"
"The truth is revealed above:)."
"Anti-fan: Finally we have a stage to dance on, thank you Mr. 'Shuisheng'!"
"Such a huge lobster is really rare. It's a pity to eat it."
"What kind of saintly saint is that upstairs? If you caught a giant lobster yourself, you probably wouldn't eat it. You would sell it and happily count the money, then cover it with a holy light and call it a donation to the aquarium."
"This Weibo is obviously sucking blood from the boss, but it still flaunts its righteousness and labels the blood sucker as a villain. It is so righteous, how much money do you donate to protect aquatic life? You keep saying you don't want money, right? I suggest Jimei, stop giving this guy the eye, and go away."
"… "
Lin Jiu suffered from insomnia for once because of Si Shen's matter. On a whim, he logged into Weibo and wanted to clear up his previous work records. He would need Weibo in the future, and if he needed to purchase more goods, he could leave a message on Weibo so that his wife would not come to him and complain that the store was closed.
Lin Jiu noticed the existence of "Shuisheng" among the people who tagged him. He glanced at "Shuisheng's" Weibo, replied without much interest, and then left it alone.
Lin Jiu deleted all his work Weibo posts since his debut, as if this was the only way he could really get out of this circle.
After clearing the phone, he logged off directly without staying for even a second longer.
Lin Jiu didn't know that the comment section of his Weibo post had exploded.
Lin Jiuv: "There are too many giant lobsters at home, which one do you want me to give you? Shuisheng"
The comment section was full of Hahahahahaha.
"Has my baby activated the taunt skill? I am so relieved. Mommy won't worry about my baby being bullied anymore!"
"Is the well-behaved Jiuzi now so hot? The current Jiuzi is so attractive, I like it!"
"You all should be kinder! Am I the only one who feels bad for Shuisheng? Look at what the kid said. Did he call Shuisheng "rare" and "uncommon" all the time? I can't look at these two words in the face anymore!"
"Hahahaha—are you surprised? Are you surprised? Do you really think that I can leave the Weibo battlefield and let you make up whatever you want? Does your face hurt? Shuisheng"
"Shuisheng will teach you a lesson. Only you can force Lin Xiaoban to the line!"
"Boss, don't go. I have something to say.—Erkang's hand.jpg"
"Lin Xiban: Hold it in!"
"… "
The giant lobster incident had not yet passed, and Lin Jiu dragged a large insulated box into the restaurant as usual. In addition to diners, there were also reporters interviewing at the door. When they saw Lin Jiu coming, the reporters walked over quickly, followed closely by the cameraman.
"Hello, Mr. Lin. I'm a reporter from the Lifestyle column in City A. Can I ask you where you bought these delicious lobsters?"
Lin Jiu dragged the incubator forward, coldly and ruthlessly saying, "No."
reporter:"… "
The reporter's smile was a little stiff. "Can you show us the giant lobster that's been rumored? There has never been such a large lobster in our country. I'm sure the audience in front of the TV will also want to see it very much."
Lin Jiu: “No.”
reporter:"… "
Cameraman: “…”
The reporter reminded awkwardly, "Mr. Lin, we are broadcasting live, can you please cooperate a little?"
Lin Jiu finally looked at the camera and asked, "Live broadcast?"
The reporter nodded repeatedly, "Yes, live broadcast."
"I did not go on your live broadcast, nor did I cooperate with your interview. Next time something like this happens, please ask me if I am willing to be interviewed. Thank you." Lin Jiu blocked the camera, drove into the store, and locked the reporter and cameraman out.
The diners who watched the whole process: "… "
Both the reporter and the cameraman were very embarrassed. The reporter could only face the camera and smile awkwardly but politely to justify himself.
"We came at an unfortunate time. Mr. Lin seems to be busy opening a shop... We will interview Mr. Lin again when we have the chance. Now let's interview the residents of the street to see what changes the prosperity of the Magic Fish Shop has brought to the street..."
The diners breathed a sigh of relief when they saw them leave.
"I was so embarrassed that I scratched the ground with my feet. Lin Xiban was really tough. He would still do it to you if he wanted to in front of the camera."
"Isn't he a celebrity? Isn't he afraid of losing the goodwill of passers-by? It's also easy to attract negative attention, right?"
"I think Lin Yuban is right. Whether it's the interview or the live broadcast, it's true that none of them have gone through Lin Yuban's colleagues. If he wants to be a star again, he won't come to open a store, right?"
"I'm actually a little curious about how big a whole lobster can be."
"If you don't order a claw, you should be able to imagine how delicious the lobster is."
"No, no, I'll just think about it..."