Beast World: From Villainess to Cub-Raising Chef novel Chapter 26

Chapter 26: Chapter 26: The Food Is Poisonous?

Soon, Bai Xiaolang brought out the rest of the dishes.

Rose-Wine Drunken Shrimp, Scallion Oil Golden Pomfret, Garlic Oysters, Lemon Shrimp Balls, and Pan-Fried Salmon with Rosemary.

Bai Su had said that she was afraid he wouldn’t know what he was eating, so she had Bai Xiaolang explain the dishes as they were served.

Bai Xiaolang explained each one in turn. "This Drunken Shrimp is served raw. It’s marinated in a rose rice wine, giving it a sweet, glutinous, and cool texture. We use firm black tiger shrimp and sweet shrimp, both sashimi-grade and safe to eat raw."

Yan Xiaoliu took a bite and was moved to the verge of tears. His mouth could only form words like "a miracle" and "fucking awesome."

"This is the Scallion Oil Golden Pomfret. It’s steamed. Although golden pomfret has few bones, please be careful. The flavor is even better if you dip the fish in the steamed fish sauce at the bottom of the plate."

Yan Xiaoliu cried, "It’s so light and sweet! I’ve never had fish this delicate before! It’s completely different from the sweet osmanthus fermented fish from earlier! This is amazing!"

"The Garlic Oysters are marinated in minced garlic and rice wine, then charcoal-grilled over an open flame. Be careful, the shells are hot."

Yan Xiaoliu eagerly tried one and his eyes flew wide open. "This is an oyster?! Is this fucking an oyster?! How can an oyster be so savory, tender, and spicy? Incredible! It even bursts with juice when you bite into it! The garlic flavor is so rich!"

"The Lemon Shrimp Balls are made with high-grade baby lobster meat. It’s shelled, deveined, coated in a thin batter, and flash-fried. The outer layer is a cheese sauce with a hint of wasabi."

Yan Xiaoliu ate one and felt his soul ascend to heaven. "Such a complex, rich flavor. I think I need a moment."

"It’s too delicious! Something this good, I can’t even bear to eat it all in one bite!"

"How is this shrimp meat so springy, firm, and juicy all at once! The wasabi flavor is brilliant! So this is how you eat wasabi!"

"The lemon is definitely the masterstroke. It cuts through the richness and brightens the flavor, perfectly balancing the creaminess of the cheese sauce. It’s so refreshing, perfect for summer!"

Bai Xiaolang relaxed. ’He knew it,’ he thought. ’No one can resist the Dean’s cooking.’

He pointed to the last dish and said, "This is the Pan-Fried Salmon with Rosemary. The aromatics are rosemary and garlic, and there’s a buttery, creamy fragrance. We also added a little black pepper, so it has a bit of a fragrant spice."

Yan Xiaoliu had completely lost his mind.

His eyes were red as he ate, torn between wanting to frantically stuff everything into his mouth and not bearing to, afraid that by eating too quickly, he would miss the complex aromas hidden in each delicious bite.

Comments: [Seriously? Is it really that good?]

[Isn’t food just for purifying nutrients and maintaining our daily energy consumption? How good can it possibly be?]

[I don’t really get it. I can’t imagine what it tastes like, but even the most delicious nutrient paste is just... meh. I feel like Yan Shen might be exaggerating a bit, right?]

[He’s actually making me a little curious. I kind of want to try it and see what all the fuss is about.]

[Yan Shen is getting all worked up over food. It really does feel like an exaggeration.]

Yan Xiaoliu had no time for any of that. It was as if a dormant craving for good food had been awakened within him, and he ate bite after bite with a pious, obsessive devotion.

After quickly finishing everything on the table, he waved his hand grandly and said to Bai Xiaolang, "The exact same thing, another round! No, three more rounds!"

Bai Xiaolang had expected as much. He nodded calmly. "Of course. Please wait a moment."

In the kitchen, Bai Su was confident in her cooking. Besides, some of the livestream viewers had already found her and were clamoring, asking how she had managed to bribe Yan Xiaoliu.

Judging by the reaction, Yan Xiaoliu must be enjoying it.

So she had already started preparing, having guessed that Yan Xiaoliu would order more.

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