Traveling through various miniature worlds with a small restaurant

After finishing her meal, Lin Xiaoqian washed her own bowl along with all the other bowls that had piled up that day. Since there was no electricity and the dishwasher couldn't be used, she had to wash them by hand.

When I get back, I'll have to get a home generator or something.

After washing the dishes, Lin Xiaoqian went upstairs to wash up. The upstairs bathroom had a storage-type electric water heater, and the water was still hot, so Lin Xiaoqian quickly took a shower while it was still hot.

After taking a shower and lying in bed, Lin Xiaoqian realized something was wrong.

"System, this shop doesn't even have electricity, so where's the water coming from?"

She used cold water when she showered, and the water she used to cook noodles, wash vegetables, and wash fruit today was all from the tap. She just hadn't realized it.

She had always thought that only a house had traveled with her, but could it be that the water pipes had come with her too?

"Host, the restaurant can be powered, but the system currently lacks sufficient energy to provide only basic water. You need to continue completing tasks so that the system can have the energy to provide you with other services." The system's tone was formal, but Lin Xiaoqian could still detect a hint of complaint in it.

Alright, let's keep trying.

I glanced at the progress of the noodles with soybean paste on the system screen: 14/200

The Chef's experience level has also increased, becoming 'Apprentice: 128/1000'.

"Huh? System, two experience points for a bowl of noodles with soybean paste?"

"Yes, the culinary master's experience varies depending on the complexity of the dishes the host prepares."

"I see."

However, it's still a long way from a thousand.

I wonder what dish she'll be asked to cook in the next world, and how many experience points she'll get.

Lost in thought, Lin Xiaoqian slowly fell asleep.

Perhaps because she went to bed early, Lin Xiaoqian woke up very early the next day.

I opened the curtains, and the sky outside was just beginning to lighten. It was probably late summer or early autumn, and the edges of the leaves on the trees along the street were turning yellow.

Downstairs on the street, hardworking vendors began to move about, and wisps of white smoke rose from the stalls not far away.

Upon closer inspection, Lin Xiaoqian realized it was a wonton stall, with white smoke rising from a large pot on the stove. As she looked at it, a sudden craving for food welled up in her mouth.

It's early in the morning, there shouldn't be any danger outside, right? Why don't we go out and buy a bowl and try what these ancient wontons taste like?

Without further ado, after washing up, I changed into a light blue Hanfu in the style of the Wei and Jin dynasties, styled my hair with a hairpin, and went downstairs.

Thinking I'd take the wontons back to the shop to eat, I went to the kitchen and got a bowl.

After grabbing a handful of copper coins from the cashier's drawer, he opened the shop door and went out.

The air outside was a bit chilly, and Lin Xiaoqian's gauze Hanfu was a little too thin. She pulled the clothes up a bit and jogged over.

The owners of the wonton stall are a middle-aged couple, who are busy making wontons.

Lin Xiaoqian stepped forward and asked, "Boss, how much are these wontons?"

The middle-aged couple looked in the direction of the sound and, to their astonishment, it seemed that the aroma of their wonton stall had attracted a fairy. They were momentarily stunned by the sight.

It's no wonder the couple was stunned. Lin Xiaoqian's clothes were very light and airy. When a breeze blew, she exuded an ethereal aura. Not to mention, she stood next to the white smoke, appearing and disappearing in the mist. Where had the ancients ever seen anything like this?

Seeing that the shop owner ignored her, Lin Xiaoqian asked again, "How much are the wontons, boss?"

The two then came to their senses: "Ah, seven coins for a bowl of twenty small wontons."

Lin Xiaoqian took out seven coins and handed them over: "I want a bowl, but I want to take it with me."

Then he shook the bowl in his hand: "I brought my own bowl."

The couple quickly replied, "Okay, okay, we'll make it for you right away."

The woman took the money, and the man started making wontons.

While waiting for the wontons, Lin Xiaoqian looked around and saw that there were also stalls selling sesame cakes and glutinous rice cakes nearby, so she ran over and bought some.

After buying them, the wontons were ready.

Lin Xiaoqian carefully carried the bowl and two oil paper packets back to the shop.

I put the food on the cashier's counter, went back to the kitchen to get a spoon, and then sat down to eat slowly.

I first took a sip of the wonton soup. It must have been chicken soup simmered overnight; it was very flavorful, without any modern processing, just the original, fresh taste.

I took a bite of the glutinous rice cake; it was crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, with a slightly salty taste and the flavors of scallions and ginger.

The wontons are about the size of a thumb, with not much meat filling, but the wrappers are quite smooth. The main thing is that the soup is delicious.

After taking one bite of the sesame seed cake, I couldn't eat any more, so I put it on the kitchen cabinet and planned to eat it at noon.

After eating and drinking to her heart's content and resting for a while, Lin Xiaoqian put on an apron and began to prepare the fried sauce.

We prepared a larger quantity today, about eighty or ninety servings.

Hopefully, more people will come today.

While Lin Xiaoqian was still making the sauce, Gao Guanyu arrived, with a servant behind him carrying a food box.

Lin Xiaoqian greeted him through the small window: "Young Master Gao, so early?"

Gao Guanyu said with a smile, "Come and have a bowl of Zhajiangmian (noodles with soybean paste) early. I haven't had it all night and I'm missing it."

Lin Xiaoqian pointed to the pot: "Then you'll have to wait a while, the sauce isn't ready yet."

Gao Guanyu waved his hand: "It's alright, Boss Lin, you go ahead with your work. I'll just sit here and wait for a while."

After telling him to make himself at home, Lin Xiaoqian continued making the sauce. Since the sauce was almost ready, she quickly started kneading the dough.

By the time the noodles arrived, almost half an hour had passed.

Lin Xiaoqian brought over the noodles with soybean paste and placed them in front of Gao Guanyu.

Gao Guanyu took the food box from the servant and handed it to Lin Xiaoqian: "These are pastries from Qianbaiwei, the most famous pastry shop in the capital. Let Boss Lin have a taste."

Lin Xiaoqian was taken aback, then pushed it away, saying, "I can't accept this."

Gao Guanyu pushed it over again: "Hey, just consider it as me making friends with Boss Lin. At the very least, it'll cover the cost of this meal."

Lin Xiaoqian said helplessly, "I already told you that your gold is enough for many meals. Okay, I'll be your friend, but I won't charge you for your noodles with soybean paste next time."

He even accepted a piece of warm jade from the man's uncle.

Gao Guanyu was secretly pleased, feeling that he had finally made friends with a master.

Lin Xiaoqian was still a little embarrassed, and saw Gao Guanyu's servant standing to the side, secretly swallowing his saliva.

He then said, "This young man hasn't had breakfast either, has he? Let me make him a bowl of noodles with soybean paste."

The servant was flattered and subconsciously glanced at his master. Seeing that Gao Guanyu didn't react, he quickly said, "Thank you, Boss Lin!"

Lin Xiaoqian said "You're welcome" and turned to go to the kitchen to make noodles with soybean paste.

"Ring ring!" The bell rang.

"Gao Guanyu!" Everyone in the shop turned around at the same time, and saw a beautiful woman with a hairpin and dressed in a blue dress rushing in angrily.

"I've been watching from the doorway for quite a while now. I was wondering why you got up so early and went to queue at Qianbaiwei. Turns out it was all because of this woman." The woman said angrily, pointing her finger at Lin Xiaoqian.

Gao Guanyu frowned: "Xia Yao, put your hand down, don't be so rude."

Then he stood up and bowed to Lin Xiaoqian: "My wife is unruly and has offended Boss Lin."

Lin Xiaoqian's lips twitched: "No...it's okay."

Given the scene before her, Madam Gao must have misunderstood something.

At this point, it's best for me, an outsider, to stay out of the way and let Young Master Gao explain himself.

Lin Xiaoqian went inside to make Zhajiangmian (noodles with soybean paste).

Gao Guanyu pulled Fu Xiaoyao over and made her sit down: "What are you yelling about? Didn't I tell you I came out to eat noodles with soybean paste?"

Fu Xiaoyao pointed at herself with her index finger, her eyes wide: "I'm just making this up. Who would believe you got up early to queue at Qianbaiwei just to eat a bowl of Zhajiangmian?"

Gao Guanyu didn't know how to explain it to her for a moment, so he simply picked up a piece of noodles with soybean paste and put it in her mouth.