Zhou Shudi did not reject Zhou Jinnan’s proposal. Although he felt that Zhou Zhifei had become unfamiliar, and he didn’t know where he learned this cooking skill, his physical desire for this bowl of noodles made him put aside these doubts for the time being.

No matter what the problem was, everything will be discussed after he finished eating!

Zhou Shudi followed Zhou Jinnan’s example and took a bowl of noodles to the dining room, sitting down face to face with Zhou Jinnan. Putting down the bowl, his chef’s instinct made Zhou Shudi observe it before eating. The clear and bright soup base could be seen at a glance, exuding a strong meaty aroma. The golden noodles were hidden under the green leaves, and the thick sauce wrapped the large pieces of beef, dripping into the broth and spreading along the gravity, making the already delicious soup base richer.

It was obviously a bowl of ordinary noodles, but Zhou Shudi felt like he was facing a rare top-notch delicacy.

Zhou Shudi began to use his chopsticks. He pushed aside the braised beef on the surface, picked up a piece of noodle and put it in his mouth to taste. The noodle should be the ready-made dough he put in the kitchen, but Zhou Jinnan processed it a second time. He took a bite and chewed it slowly, and could taste the eggs. The noodle cooked in the broth perfectly blended its own strength and the freshness of the beef bone broth; but what was even more memorable was the beef sauce on the noodle. The beef sauce seemed a bit greasy and salty if tasted alone, but at this moment, it filled the slightly bland taste of the noodle. The presence of beef enriched the taste, making the delicious layers instantly become distinct, and even swallowing it was still memorable.

He took another sip of the soup. The boiling beef bone soup has cooled down slightly since it was served. It was just the right temperature when it rolled into the stomach. The essence of the beef bones has been boiled into this bowl of soup. He didn’t know what method Zhou Jinnan used to make the milky white soup translucent. It doesn’t have the gamey smell of beef bones at all, nor could he taste any spices. It’s pure and full of beef and beef bone aroma.

After eating a bowl of noodles, the whole person warmed up, and the satisfaction in his heart and eyes made people relax.

Hmm? Zhou Shudi was suddenly stunned, and his eyes changed instantly when he looked at the empty bowl in front of him. He actually felt that his mental power was relaxed just by eating a bowl of noodles? Isn’t this the effect that at least level 5 gourmet food can have? But this is just an ordinary bowl of noodles?

Zhou Shudi is indeed a level 5 chef, but for him, level 5 gourmet food is not something that can be made casually. Generally speaking, the level of a chef means the highest level that he or she can reach at this stage. In normal cooking, it may be the ingredients, the attention, or the control of a certain step in the middle… No matter which factor goes wrong or is imperfect, it will lead to a decline in the level of food. Therefore, for the chefs in the interstellar, the food they cook is about one or two levels lower than their own level. It is precisely because of this that high-level food is increasingly sought after and loved by people, especially top fighters. After all, there are few high-level chefs, and high-level food is not always made by high-level chefs. Scarcity makes things valuable. Moreover, among those famous chefs who have been famous for a long time, many of them rely on their status and are less and less active, which makes it more difficult for people to pursue top-level food.

For Zhou Shudi, he can certainly make a delicious dish with the same effect as the bowl of noodles in front of him, but it is definitely not as easy and casual as Zhou Jinnan showed before, and the taste is definitely not as good.

So, who is the Zhou Zhifei in front of him now? The Zhou Zhifei that Zhou Shudi knew never had such good cooking skills. At most, he could make the food not unpalatable.

“I think you should have noticed it.” Zhou Jinnan only ate half of the noodles that were considered unqualified by him, and then put down the bowl and chopsticks. He sat there leisurely and watched Zhou Shudi finish eating politely. Then he spoke faintly, “I am not the Zhou Zhifei you know.”

“My name is Zhou Jinnan.”

“Before I tell you why, we need to sign a contract to ensure the safety and trust of both of us.”

The performance of the interstellar and the Tianxuan realm is very different, but Zhou Jinnan still felt a kind of restraining force at a certain moment when he was attracted by the soul. That is the way of heaven in this time and space. Therefore, Zhou Jinnan has reason to suspect that the operation of this world is also subject to the constraints of the way of heaven, but the form of expression is different. This speculation made Zhou Jinnan make up his mind. He was decisive but also a bit gambling, and he was not afraid of taking risks.

The contract Zhou Jinnan mentioned was a very common cooperation contract in Tianxuan Realm, which was sworn to the Heavenly Dao, to ensure the basic trust and safety of both parties.

“I, Zhou Jinnan, swear to the Heavenly Dao that after confessing to Zhou Shudi, I will not do anything that will hurt or may hurt Zhou Shudi and Zhou Zhifei…”

Facing this strange and weird Zhou Zhifei, no, he should be called Zhou Jinnan, Zhou Shudi had thousands of thoughts and speculations in his mind. When his eyes met Zhou Jinnan’s frank eyes, he followed Zhou Jinnan’s words and swore. When the oath fell, Zhou Shudi felt a vague connection and restraint in his heart. This was beyond his cognitive scope. Zhou Shudi remained silent and secretly kept vigilant and paid attention to Zhou Jinnan’s every move.

 After signing the Heavenly Dao Contract, Zhou Jinnan directly told Zhou Shudi what he had experienced in a way that people in the interstellar could understand.

The confession was the result of Zhou Jinnan’s careful consideration. Zhou Jinnan’s changes could not be hidden from Zhou Shudi, who was most familiar with Zhou Zhifei. Zhou Jinnan also wanted to survive here with his original identity, so he would not do anything like impersonating someone else. Although, to some extent, Zhou Jinnan and Zhou Zhifei are the same person, even though Zhou Jinnan accepted Zhou Zhifei’s entire life experience, it does not mean that he recognizes himself as Zhou Zhifei.

The time when Zhou Jinnan came through was in front of Zhou Shudi. Zhou Shudi could fully know that this body had not been changed from beginning to end, but the core inside had been changed. Since Zhou Shudi was destined to have doubts, it would be better to lay everything out from the beginning.

“It sounds incredible and unbelievable.” What’s even more strange is that Zhou Shudi actually felt deep in his heart that what Zhou Jinnan said was true.

 Although he was convinced, Zhou Shudi was still shocked by Zhou Jinnan’s confession and didn’t know what to say for a while. The interstellar world is so developed, and the cultural and entertainment industry is naturally no exception. Zhou Shudi has seen similar situations in many film and television literary works, but he never thought that this situation would happen to him. It is rare for him to maintain his current composure.

However, Zhou Shudi quickly thought of another question that he was most concerned about: “After you replaced Zhifei, does Zhifei no longer exist?” Zhifei is his son who has depended on him for 17 years. Even if he knows that he is just a fragment of someone else’s soul, he cannot be replaced by another existence. Since Zhou Jinnan has returned, then Zhifei… Zhou Shudi can’t help but worry.

 “It should have been like this. After I had completed the tribulation, I would instinctively absorb all the strength around me that could help me recover,” Zhou Jinnan changed the subject, “but I separated and retained the soul that belonged to Zhou Zhifei. In a way, like you, I don’t think that Zhou Zhifei and I are the same person.” As he spoke, he opened the palm of his right hand towards Zhou Shudi, revealing a white ball emitting a gentle light. A figure could be vaguely seen in it. It was Zhou Zhifei, who looked exactly like Zhou Jinnan.

“This is the soul of Zhou Zhifei.” After Zhou Jinnan showed it to Zhou Shudi, he quickly put it away.” After he attracted me, he suffered some damage. Before I separated him, my origin absorbed some of his power. Now he is very weak. When he recovers, I will find a way to make a body for him. At that time, he will be a truly independent and complete person. And his previous weak and sickly problems will no longer exist. This can be regarded as my repayment to him.” Repaying in kind, maybe it is destined by fate.

Zhou Shudi was comforted by Zhou Jinnan’s actions: “If this is the case, you and Zhifei have a relationship similar to twins.” Although it is not his usual cautious style to believe in everything he says, but this matter is beyond his cognitive ability from beginning to end. He seems to have no other way except to believe Zhou Jinnan.

 Zhou Jinnan nodded: “You can say that. After all, he is my soul. There will always be a natural connection, but it will not be as close as before.”

“You telling me this, except to dispel my doubts, it seems to have no other use.” Zhou Shudi recovered from the shock and quickly sorted out his thoughts. He looked at Zhou Jinnan with doubts.

“Of course I have my own plans.” Zhou Jinnan asked confidently, “Do you want to reopen the restaurant?”

Does he want to? Of course he does. Zhou Shudi answered in his heart almost instantly. Feng Quan had troubled him several times, and even caused his store to close. No matter how generous he was, he wanted to vent his anger: “I have been eyeing a new store these days, just opposite the central shopping mall.”

It seems that his nominal father is not as cowardly as he thought. Zhou Jinnan couldn’t help but raise his eyebrows: “Then, the next thing is easy. Are you willing to open a restaurant with me? I will contribute my cooking skills and I will take 70% and you will take 30%.”

Zhou Shudi hesitated: “Your cooking skills are good, but… not very good, right? Even if the effect of soothing mental strength is good, it is not particularly scarce…” The noodles just now were delicious, but they were not top-notch delicacies, right? Where did Zhou Jinnan get the courage to ask for 70% and 30%?

Zhou Jinnan: ? ? ? “You don’t think that’s my best, do you?”

“And, if I remember correctly, the food here only has the effect of soothing the spirit. The dishes I cook have more than just this effect.”