"'There is no such thing as a free lunch.' Is there a 'free' dinner here?"
Shukang's stomach became active again, trying to remind her not to waste precious time on boring liars. The most important and priority thing is not to forget to "recharge" herself. So, she put away her phone and asked Jiaoyue seriously.
"Of course - no, everyone here must give something in order to get the corresponding dinner. Except for special groups: the old, the weak, the sick, the disabled, etc. Only the disabled can have free meals for life. The supply of food. According to the rules of timely payment and exchange, Master, we have worked for a day today, and the average time per person is about 9 hours. We can go to 'Jiu Shi' to dine." Jiao Yue replied.
"'Jiu Shi'? An exclusive canteen for nine-hour full-time work? Right? Yao Qiao." Shukang looked at Yao Qiao with a smile.
"Yes, yes! Master, you really understand me, haha!" Yao Qiao was very proud. She felt that her master was once again taking the opportunity to praise her for her silly motive in naming her.
Finally far away from the scorching air of the "Red Flame Steaming and Burning Technique Domain", and enjoying the fresh moisture passing through the "Unskilled Technique Domain", I once again walked downstream by the stream that was before the invisibility this morning. Suddenly it opened up and turned into a large wetland. The water surface was divided into pieces by the sand foundation that accidentally emerged from the water. The protrusions were like the scales on the carp, just right for jumping forward. .
It was already dark, and this wetland penetrated into a mangrove forest. The power of the flowing water gradually exceeded the exposed land, and there were only a few suitable stepping stones left for stepping on. Some of the exposed stones They were too far apart and had to put their feet in the water.
In the water, there are bundles of aquatic plants and reeds, which have been washed away by the current into small islands, where many wild ducks sit and lay their eggs. The round white arcs of these eggs are particularly conspicuous and attractive among the dark water vegetation. Coating them with a layer of white light is a brightly lit building deep in the jungle, emitting a very fragrant smell.
"'Jiu Shi' is right in front, we're almost there!" Jiao Yue pointed to this dimly lit building in the night. It was a Chinese-style pavilion-like building with red lanterns on one corner of the cornices. The lights inside were brighter, and there were silhouettes of people. Frequently moving, a bustling scene of "under business".
In Shukang's heart, there is no more beautiful scenery than this room full of human fireworks! Every sense in the body was firmly attracted by this "nine food", and he couldn't help but speed up his pace, regardless of the heavy clothes on his body and the burden of wading all the way through the water in the second half of the journey.
"Master, please wait! There is a special privilege for eating here, that is, you can pick up as many fresh duck eggs as you want along the way. You can pick up as many as you want according to your ability and needs, but you can't waste it. It cannot be packaged, it can only be eaten in person, and it can be added to the 'you noodles' for free if it is delivered to the master chef of Jiu Shi." Yao Qiao stopped Shu Kang, pointed to a few duck eggs at his feet, and added.
"That's it! Okay, I'll try two. They're so fat! The eggs of these ducks must be particularly delicious!" Shukang was very happy, and he started to attack the nest of duck eggs closest to his feet, with both hands. One, leaving the remaining 6 for Mother Duck.
That heartless mother duck was busy pecking at the small fish and shrimps swimming in the running cement beside her nest. She didn't even notice that a huge thing quietly descended from a high altitude next to her and stole two of her ducks. Baby.
There is no way, the mother duck in "Jiu Shi" is of this breed: she is not good at math, and her memory is even worse. The only good thing is that she insists on eating small fish and shrimps, having small water fights, and playing with enthusiasm every day. A few eggs, more or less babies, never mind.
The three masters and apprentices each picked up two eggs and walked toward the "Nine Foods" under the light of the big red lantern.
There were a lot of people, and they still had to queue up. The three of them, wearing the freshest styles, lined up silently at the end of the queue. There were a few people who were bored in the queue, so they turned around, looked at them curiously, and whispered a few words, and then I won’t say any more, and each of them still maintains the original rhythm: those who should line up will continue to line up, and those who should serve bowls will continue to serve. It is obvious that they have been tired all day and worked for nine hours before coming here to treat their bodies for the first time. Workers who are "recharging" have no more energy to be curious.
At least before meals, you won’t have too much energy to gossip about right and wrong.
Although their clothes are different from each other, if you look around and look at the diners in the dine-in, you will see how strange and different their styles are: everyone is of "universe" level origin, so naturally the clothes they wear are also There are no rules at all. It can be said to be: "a kaleidoscope of the universe's race and a clothing expo."
The queue moved forward slowly, and finally there was only one person left, and the queue was almost at Shukang.
She saw the bright stove. The master's head was wrapped like a pirate's, with a white scarf and a white mask. Only a pair of bright eyes reflecting the reflections of various lights and fires were exposed. The turban was wrapped around the stove. Very low, even the eyebrows are covered, the power of the pure eyes is particularly sufficient. Listening to the diners' requests, just blink up and down with these eyes, even if everything is completed, he does not say much, but he speaks to each The processing requirements of each diner were heard quickly and there was no need to repeat them.
And his set of movements was full of the drama of the stage: he kept waving a long-handled colander, a wooden-handled frying shovel, and a hollow barbecue flat shovel with an iron handle, using them alternately and flexibly, in front of him. A pile of steaming various soup pots, noodle pots, woks, and iron plates are placed on the set meal table in a smooth and smooth manner, accurately fulfilling the individual needs of each diner, from boiling and heating semi-finished pasta to Then the soup is added with seasonings and special dishes are added. Finally, the duck eggs are fried, boiled, stewed or steamed according to the requirements. It can satisfy everyone without the effort of a cup of tea.
Shukang was surprised to find that in such a large restaurant, there was only one master chef in front of the processing table, which was enough to meet the requirements of all diners. The person in charge of preparing dishes in the kitchen is only another female assistant who is thin but well-proportioned. From time to time, she brings out washed and prepared ingredients to replenish the countertop.
Moreover, there are no waiters or dishwashers here. All diners pick up their plates and receive their food in person. After the meal, they go to the back hall to wash the tableware and send it to the disinfection cabinet.
"The rules of this cafeteria are good and scientific! It saves labor, and it also exercises everyone's qualities of 'reliance on one's own means' and 'frugality to cultivate virtue.' What I admire even more is that this master chef can satisfy so many people with one person!" Amazing, amazing!" Shukang admired secretly.
"How do you eat your eggs?"
