Chapter 35: BBQ Recommended by Food Legend

After Greedy Charm officially aired, the social media feeds of residents in Xinan City were flooded with posts about the show and Taotie Delicacies.

Jiang Qing’s feed was no exception.

A friend posted: “Went out with friends today and saw Greedy Charm playing on the subway. I was engrossed when I suddenly noticed the atmosphere in the carriage was a bit strange. I turned my head and saw the little boss from the show right in front of me! He’s even cuter in person than on TV! The little boss’s older brothers and sisters are all super good-looking. That redhead has an incredible aura, I didn’t dare to make eye contact, but I liked the one in the long robe with the gentle vibe even more (blushing).”

A leader posted: “This episode finally aired! This is our company’s unanimously recognized treasure restaurant, but it’ll be even harder to get their takeout now (crying emojis).”

A senior classmate posted: “Ran into the little boss at the zoo~ They seemed to be live-streaming, so polite and well-behaved.”

An elder posted: “Taotie Delicacies is near my old friend’s place. Next time I go to his house for drinks, I definitely have to try it (fist bump emoji).”

Some people even asked Jiang Qing if she could help them get Tai Sui’s autograph, completely treating him like an idol.

Jiang Qing politely refused. Even though they were neighbors, she was a bit intimidated by Tai Sui, and she didn’t dare to ask for such a favor.

On the other hand, the citizens of Xinan City were not only attracted to Taotie Delicacies but also to the street on which it was located. They were only now realizing that there was still an old street in the city with a simple style and slow pace.

Even if they couldn’t get a spot to eat at Taotie Delicacies, strolling around the traditional shops on this old street was also a good option.

As a result, business at other shops on Shanhai Street was booming. Yun Fenghe received even more incense offerings and faith power every day. He had been recovering well recently, and his magical power had also improved.

One day after the shop’s day off, the new mission finally refreshed.

[Level 6 Mission: Activate the rooftop barbecue area and launch new Shanhai Pork barbecue.

Reward: 400 Shanhai Points, 400 Shanhai Coins, 1 Shanhai Coupon.

Penalty: 24 hours of volunteer work in a random plane.]

Yun Tao asked, “A Level 6 mission, with only 400 Shanhai Points as a reward? Are there three missions in total for this level?”

[Yes.]

Yun Tao nodded: “I’ve bought the fire extinguishing equipment; I can now summon the new employee.”

[Where do you plan to summon them?]

“The rooftop.”

The rooftop had a barrier that came with the barbecue area. By simply adjusting the values, it could shield ordinary humans.

[Good luck.]

Yun Tao went up to the rooftop. Feifei opened the window and curiously poked her head out: “Little boss, why are you running up to the rooftop instead of sleeping?”

“Have the new employee report for duty,” Yun Tao said, opening the employee card and summoning Bifang. “The new employee is a bit fiery, so you should stay away.”

Feifei: ?

A bit fiery? What does that mean, a big star?

The next second, a ball of fire suddenly appeared above Taotie Delicacies. The temperature inside the barrier rose sharply, and the wooden window frames began to burn without warning.

Feifei: Holy! It’s real fire!

“Feifei, move back.”

Yun Tao used the “Flame Collector,” a prop he bought at great expense, to absorb and seal all the flames within the barrier.

After the flames disappeared, a beautiful firebird appeared before them. It had cyan feathers with fiery patterns on them and only one leg. The firebird slowly flapped its wings, looking down at them condescendingly.

Its eyes were unfriendly, as if brewing anger.

Yun Tao was not afraid at all. He looked directly at Bifang and called out crisply, “Xiao Fang, welcome to our shop!”

Bifang almost stumbled from being shocked by the “Xiao Fang” nickname, and the anger generated by the forced summoning couldn’t ignite.

She landed on a wooden table, feigning fierceness: “What kind of business do you run that requires summoning me?”

Feifei heard the goddess-like voice and poked her head out again: “Wow, the new colleague is a girl! Welcome, welcome, a warm welcome!”

When Feifei appeared, Bifang passively entered a state of peace.

This feeling was strange and familiar. Although she couldn’t see Feifei’s true form with the naked eye, Bifang had already guessed most of it.

Not only could they summon Bifang, but they also kept Feifei. What kind of business did this shop run?

Yun Tao: “I run a restaurant!”

Bifang: ?

Upon closer examination, the rooftop’s layout bore a resemblance to a corner of a restaurant.

Yun Tao: “The shop is opening a barbecue area, but it’s still missing a barbecue chef!”

Bifang: It can’t be what I’m thinking…

Yun Tao: “I heard you’re good at playing with fire, so you must be very skilled at barbecue! Our shop needs someone with your talent!”

Bifang: …

It really was what she was thinking.

Bifang didn’t understand and was greatly shocked: “I have things to do, I’ll leave first.”

Yun Tao looked at her pitifully: “Go ahead. Although I left my mom when I was little and never ate my fill, I could only open a small shop to earn some food money. I really need a great barbecue chef like you… But I don’t want to force you to stay… go ahead, it doesn’t matter if I don’t eat enough.”

Bifang: …

This is definitely a trick.

Damn it, she just happens to fall for this kind of thing.

Bifang transformed into human form, landing on the ground on one foot. Her black hair reached her waist, with only the ends being a vibrant red. A pair of phoenix eyes calmly looked at Yun Tao, her tone still fierce: “Where do I live?”

Feifei actively raised her hand: “If you don’t mind, you can live with me. The attic is very spacious and we can add a bed! It’s close to the rooftop, so it’ll be convenient for you to go to work!”

Bifang thought for a moment and still refused: “I might accidentally burn a lot of things, it’s better to live alone.”

Yun Tao took Bifang to see the master bedroom in the basement. She looked around and pointed to a certain tree in the courtyard: “The room is nice, but I want to sleep in the tree.”

Yun Tao nodded and immediately bought her an expensive bird’s nest from the Shanhai Mall.

Yun Fenghe specifically came over to greet the new colleague: “Hello, I’m Yun Fenghe, the local Earth God. I live downstairs. What’s your name?”

Bifang blurted out: “Xiao Fang.”

After saying it, she herself was stunned. That little monster had really influenced her!

“Hello, Xiao Fang, welcome to our team.” Yun Fenghe didn’t find anything wrong with the name and continued to show goodwill: “If you need any help, just call me anytime.”

Bifang nodded, silently commenting to herself, ‘What a pleasant personality.’

Bifang turned into a palm-sized bird and perched in the bird’s nest. Moonlight leaked through the treetops. She closed her eyes, secretly planning to stay and observe for a week before deciding whether to leave.

If she wanted to leave by then, who could stop her?

The morning light illuminated the courtyard. Bifang woke up and stood on a branch, preening her feathers.

Yun Fenghe stood under the tree and asked gently and politely, “Xiao Fang, would you like to go upstairs for breakfast together?”

The little Earth God seemed to treat her like an ordinary little bird demon. Bifang found it increasingly novel. It was as if here, she could shed her fierce reputation and be a free little bird.

Bifang chirped and flapped her wings, flying in front of him.

Yun Fenghe: “If you feel tired, you can stand on my shoulder.”

Bifang landed unceremoniously on his shoulder and folded her wings.

Upstairs, breakfast was already prepared.

Yun Tao introduced Bifang to everyone: “This is our shop’s newly hired barbecue chef, Sister Fang. Everyone, please get along well in the future. Sister Fang, Tai Sui is our head chef, and he’s also quite skilled at handling fire. You can exchange cooking tips with him.”

Bifang and Tai Sui looked at each other, neither showing particular interest, and nodded very perfunctorily.

Yun Tao pushed a Nine Nether Red Lotus Fruit in front of Bifang: “Except for Xiao Lin, we’ve all eaten the Nine Nether Big Strawberry. Sister Fang, try one too.”

Bifang revealed a look of someone who had never seen the world. Were Nine Nether Red Lotus Fruits something you could casually give to new employees for breakfast?

Bifang was suspicious: “Kid, are you really not eating enough every day?”

Yun Tao instantly turned pitiful: “This is the last one, I specially saved it for you, Sister.”

That was actually the truth.

Bifang landed on the table and used her wing to push the Nine Nether Red Lotus Fruit back to him: “No need, you eat it.”

Yun Tao shook his head: “You eat it, Sister. I’ll buy more when I make money.”

What a well-behaved little monster! Bifang’s week-long observation plan had just begun, and she was already wavering a bit.

Bifang pecked at the red lotus fruit and couldn’t help but smack her beak. Delicious!

She swallowed the fruit meat with satisfaction and then remembered to ask, “Who is Lin? Why can’t he eat it?”

“That’s me.” Lin Jiuyuan said, raising his hand obediently. “Hello, Sister Fang, I’m the only human in this shop.”

Bifang understood, the shop’s mascot.

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It was almost mealtime again, and Zhang Manzhu pursed his lips, feeling a sense of frustration rising in his chest.

He had been sick for a while, and after recovering, his sense of taste and smell had declined and hadn’t returned yet. As a chef, he had retired in recent years, but he remained active in the culinary world.

The decline in his sense of taste and smell not only affected his career and hobbies but also seriously impacted his daily life.

Food tasted bland, and even his days felt tasteless.

In the past, his everyday life revolved around cooking—deciding what to eat for three meals, where to buy ingredients, and which cooking method to use. After getting sick, he lost his energy and goals, just eating casually to avoid starving.

Anyway, his mouth couldn’t distinguish between good and bad anymore.

Zhang Manzhu sighed and planned to go to his restaurant to eat whatever was available.

Putting on his peaked cap, Zhang Manzhu suddenly remembered the food show live broadcast he had accidentally seen not long ago. He hadn’t been very interested at first, but an old friend he hadn’t seen for many years—Old Pu—appeared on the screen.

Old Pu raved about a restaurant called Taotie Delicacies, and Zhang Manzhu became interested, watching the entire live broadcast.

After watching the live broadcast, he was moved by the young people who were earnestly promoting Xinan cuisine and contacted the director of Greedy Charm, agreeing to accept their exclusive interview.

Zhang Manzhu snapped out of his thoughts, thinking, ‘Why not go to Taotie Delicacies for a meal and try it out?’

Before Zhang Manzhu became wealthy, he often came to Old Pu’s shop to order tableware and tea sets. Zhang Manzhu had always believed that good tableware could enhance the charm of food, and matching suitable tableware could better convey the essence of the cuisine. Old Pu had once been his best partner.

Many years ago, the two had a big argument and parted ways, never seeing each other again.

Zhang Manzhu couldn’t quite articulate his true intention. Perhaps he just wanted to find a reason to go to Shanhai Street and “accidentally” run into his old friend.

Zhang Manzhu no longer hesitated and asked his driver to take him to Shanhai Street.

Arriving at the street entrance, he instructed the driver to turn back first, and then he got out of the car to walk slowly. As he walked and looked at both sides of the street, he found that it hadn’t changed much, just aged like him.

Soon, he reached the entrance of Taotie Delicacies. It had just started to open, and there were already a few empty seats in the lobby, with people queuing outside.

Yun Fenghe was arranging seats for the diners. When it was Zhang Manzhu’s turn, he smiled and asked, “There are still seats available in the rooftop barbecue area, and you can also order food there. Would you mind sitting upstairs?”

Zhang Manzhu was surprised: “You guys also do barbecue?”

Yun Fenghe: “Only in the evening, and today is our grand opening.”

Zhang Manzhu nodded: “Where do I go up?”

Yun Fenghe led him and a few other diners up the outdoor stairs to the rooftop.

The dilapidated outdoor stairs had been upgraded, with steps made of high-quality wood, and even the handrails were warm and textured, providing a sense of security.

Zhang Manzhu walked halfway up, stopped to look out, and saw a sea of wisteria flowers climbing over the glasshouse not far away. The vegetables in the courtyard had ripened, swaying like waves in the evening breeze… So this was the panoramic view of Taotie Delicacies?

He seemed to have unintentionally stepped into a hidden paradise within the city.

Some folding tables and chairs were placed on the rooftop. They looked light and ordinary, but Zhang Manzhu knew they were expensive as soon as he touched them.

The sun was no longer scorching; there was a breeze, and the rooftop ground still had some residual heat, but it wasn’t unbearably hot. Two or three tables of guests were sitting nearby, all discussing what to order.

Zhang Manzhu looked towards the barbecue area. Bifang was slowly and deliberately putting on gloves. It was her first day at work, and Yun Tao was accompanying her, having also asked Lin Jiuyuan for help.

Zhang Manzhu recognized Yun Tao but hadn’t seen Bifang before. He was a little surprised because Bifang looked too young, and her movements were too unfamiliar.

Is the barbecue here really delicious? Maybe I should order the signature dishes…

“Sizzle…” Bifang put a handful of tenderloin skewers on the grill. The tenderloin slices sizzled and dripped oil, emitting a meaty aroma.

Zhang Manzhu licked his dry lips and suddenly stopped. Wait, he smelled the aroma!!

And it was a very rich meaty aroma!

Zhang Manzhu felt a surge of excitement, and tears almost fell. Could it be that the aroma of this shop was particularly strong, stimulating his sense of smell? What about his taste? He couldn’t wait to know if he could discern any flavors, so he quickly placed an order, selecting a variety of skewers.

This was his professional habit. Ordinary people ordered food according to their preferences, but he was used to trying everything once, carefully tasting and evaluating, and learning from the strengths and weaknesses.

After ordering, he stared intently at the grill, not even wanting to blink.

Not just him, but the other customers at the tables as well.

“So fragrant, so fragrant, so fragrant… I’m so hungry, so hungry, so hungry.”

“I’ve eaten barbecue all over Xinan City, and this is the first time I’ve smelled something that makes me this ravenous.”

“Let’s add two more portions of grilled pig trotters, I’m afraid you’ll all fight me for them later.”

“I think that’s very necessary.”

Fox came up in the kitchen elevator, placing the freshly made drinks on the self-service table: “Little boss, the drinks are ready, I’ll go back down to get busy.”

Yun Tao gave him an OK sign, ran to the dining area, and told the diners, “Thank you all for your support. Today we have free passion fruit lemon iced tea and hot pear soup. You can help yourselves.”

The diners really liked this smart and well-behaved little boy. Just listening to him speak made them involuntarily smile.

“Thank you, sweetie!”

“Taotao, have you had dinner yet?”

Yun Tao said, “Not yet, but I had afternoon tea, so I’m not hungry right now. Later, Sister Fang will grill big ribs for me.”

He opened his arms wide to gesture: “This—big ribs!”

So cute!

Everyone added large grilled ribs to their orders, eager to enjoy the same big ribs as Taotao later!

Zhang Manzhu was no exception. This little boy was just too likable. If he were his grandson, he would give him whatever he wanted.

Tenderloin, also known as fillet, is the most tender part of pork. The tenderloin skewers were sliced very thinly and grilled quickly.

Lin Jiuyuan delivered the grilled skewers to each diner’s table and also brought some to Yun Tao’s little dining table.

This small dining table was specially reserved for Yun Tao, Xiao Xue, and the little Heavenly Dog. The chairs were also short, so Yun Tao could sit with his feet on the ground, which was very comfortable.

Yun Tao picked up a grilled tenderloin skewer and started munching. Xiao Xue and the little Heavenly Dog squatted on the other side, also burying their heads in grilled small fish.

The three little ones ate with relish, making the diners even hungrier. Before long, the grilled tenderloin skewers were all gone.

After taking a picture, Zhang Manzhu picked up a grilled tenderloin skewer and first turned it around in front of his eyes. The barbecue chef looked unskilled, but her control of the heat was surprisingly good. The grilled tenderloin had an enticing color, with a bit of char, and was very juicy, sprinkled with some white sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Zhang Manzhu sniffed it and found that his sense of smell had recovered even more, allowing him to distinguish all the spices used.

His Adam’s apple bobbed, and he bit into a piece of tenderloin. It was tender and not mushy, with a mouthful of juice. The sesame seeds and green onions were a stroke of genius, becoming more fragrant as he chewed, so fragrant that Zhang Manzhu couldn’t stop, taking bite after bite until he finished the entire skewer.

Zhang Manzhu put down the bamboo stick, feeling both joy and surprise.

The joy was that he had truly regained his sense of taste, and the surprise was that this barbecue chef, despite looking young, possessed profound culinary skills, which he had to admire.

Zhang Manzhu took a sip of pear soup, and his eyes lit up again. How could even ordinary pear soup be so perfectly stewed to be clear, moist, and sweet?

He tasted it again and again but still couldn’t figure out the secret. Perhaps the ingredients were too good?

Zhang Manzhu couldn’t find the answer. At this moment, grilled pork belly, grilled pork intestines, and grilled kidney slices were also served. Zhang Manzhu hadn’t ordered much of each, and he tasted them one by one.

The grilled pork belly had alternating layers of fat and lean meat, tender and not dry. Due to its richness in fat, it was more fragrant and chewy than the grilled tenderloin, with a completely different texture. Zhang Manzhu devoured a skewer, and the taste evoked distant memories, suddenly making him crave fried pork lard residue.

In their era, every household fried pork lard, and every time they did, the aroma could fill the entire alley. The leftover pork lard residue was a dish, very oily and very crispy.

Grilled pork intestines and grilled kidney slices tested the chef’s skills even more. If not handled properly, they would have a strong offal taste, making them unpleasant to eat. But the grilled pork intestines and grilled kidney slices at this shop were truly amazing.

The pork intestines were both crispy and tender, and the kidney slices had a delicate texture and a strong, fatty flavor, yet they were also crispy. They even provided a bowl of ginger and scallion sauce. Dipping the grilled kidney slices in the ginger and scallion sauce and eating them made him feel comfortable all over.

Zhang Manzhu felt that he couldn’t find a better barbecue restaurant than this one in the entire Xinan City, and it would probably be hard to find one nationwide.

The others were also clearly stunned by the taste of this shop, burying their heads in their food instead of caring about it.

Then, grilled pork skin, big grilled ribs, grilled pig trotters, and grilled pig brain were served one after another. Zhang Manzhu also ordered a portion of grilled rice cakes and grilled eggplant.

The pear soup was already empty, and Zhang Manzhu went to refill it. As he passed by Yun Tao’s small dining table, he saw the little guy, so small, yet with many skewers of grilled meat on his table.

This little fellow was wearing gloves, holding a big rib, and gnawing on it with relish, tearing off a big chunk of meat with each bite.

Zhang Manzhu couldn’t help but swallow his saliva. After refilling his pear soup, he quickly returned to the table full of grilled meat. Each table had a warming stove to keep the skewers at the best temperature, but the grilled meat still had to be eaten quickly, as it would easily dry out if left for too long.

As Zhang Manzhu ate, he felt that not only had his sense of smell and taste recovered, but they had also become more sensitive. He could feel a lively energy flowing into his body, making his aging body feel lighter.

It had been a long time since he had eaten so heartily. Zhang Manzhu grew increasingly radiant as he ate. Just as he picked up a grilled pig trotter, he suddenly heard a familiar voice, and his movements froze.

“Taotao, I heard there’s barbecue upstairs, so I came up to take a look.” Old Pu, carrying a lunchbox, walked towards Yun Tao with a smile.

“Grandpa Pu!” Yun Tao happily waved his little hand at him: “The grilled tenderloin and grilled pork skin are delicious, you should try them!”

“Alright, alright, Grandpa will try!” Old Pu asked. “This little girl is the first time I’ve seen her; she’s a new hire?”

Yun Tao: “Mmm, this is Sister Fang.”

Bifang raised her eyes, her gaze deep: “Do you like to eat it tender or charred?”

Old Pu was intimidated by her aura and replied instantly, “Charred, thank you.”

His old friend’s voice sounded full of energy, so he must have been doing well these years. Zhang Manzhu put down the grilled pig trotter, took a sip of water, and felt a complex mix of emotions in his heart.

He couldn’t even remember the reason for their argument anymore. Maybe it was just a small thing, but both of them thought they were right, and neither was willing to back down. So many years had passed in a flash, and they had both become old men.

Zhang Manzhu thought, ‘Being this old, even if Old Pu sees me, he might not recognize me.’

“Old Zhang?” Old Pu stood in front of Zhang Manzhu’s table. When Zhang Manzhu raised his face, a trace of surprise appeared on Old Pu’s usually expressionless face: “It really is you.”

Zhang Manzhu took off his hat, forcing out a sentence: “It’s been many years. Would you like to sit down and chat?”

“Yeah.” Old Pu sat down opposite him, placing the lunch box on the table.

The two faced each other, neither speaking, the atmosphere a bit awkward.

The other tables were lively and bustling, making them stand out even more. The newly arrived diners couldn’t help but glance over at them.

A young man recognized Zhang Manzhu, stopped in his tracks, and exclaimed in surprise, “Are you Zhang Manzhu? The chef who appeared on ‘Chef’s Life’ and ‘Let’s Eat Today’!”

Zhang Manzhu had been wearing a hat all along, and with the dim evening light, no one had noticed this low-key old gentleman.

After the young man revealed his identity, the other diners looked over curiously and realized that the old gentleman seemed very familiar—he was also a celebrity in Xinan City!

Zhang Manzhu had founded a well-known chain of restaurants in the city. Later, he passed the business on to his son and devoted himself to seeking out good food. He had once filmed a popular food documentary and appeared on several food variety shows. The old gentleman kept up with the times and even had his own food column on a certain website, but it had recently stopped updating.

Zhang Manzhu nodded at the young man: “Hello.”

The young man was probably his fan, very excited, but he didn’t interrupt their conversation. After greeting him, he went to find a seat.

This brief interlude made Zhang Manzhu even more awkward in front of Old Pu. He searched for a topic for a long time but didn’t know what to say, so he asked dryly, “You haven’t eaten yet?”

“Yeah, here for takeout.” Old Pu’s voice suddenly had more inflection: “You’re very famous now.”

Zhang Manzhu gripped his soup bowl tightly: “It’s all just empty fame…”

But Old Pu laughed, his tone quite proud: “To be able to attract a seasoned gourmand of your caliber, my little grandson’s shop is really something.”

Zhang Manzhu: “He’s your grandson?”

Old Pu: “No blood relation. I’m Taotao’s ‘wild’ grandpa. He has many ‘wild’ grandpas online.”

Zhang Manzhu: “…”

Yun Tao called out, “Grandpa Pu, your grilled skewers are ready! Are they still for takeout?”

Old Pu definitely wanted to take them away. This parting might be their last chance to see each other in this lifetime. Zhang Manzhu felt a tightness in his chest and opened his mouth to say, “Why don’t you…”

“Still takeout.” Old Pu interrupted Zhang Manzhu: “Pack yours up too. They don’t sell wine here, let’s go to my place for a drink.”

Zhang Manzhu quickly agreed.

The two old men went downstairs carrying their food boxes. Zhang Manzhu, under Old Pu’s recommendation, also bought Little Heavenly Dog cookies and Sand Pear Dragon Well Tea jam.

Old Pu took the big yellow dog and led him to his house.

The entire street was enveloped in twilight. The street in front of them overlapped with the street from more than twenty years ago. Zhang Manzhu’s throat was dry, and he said slowly, “Old Pu, about what happened back then, I should apologize to you…”

“You don’t need to apologize.” Old Pu waved his hand: “I also had my faults. I don’t even remember why we argued. I only remember that after the argument, I buried myself in work, and when I came to my senses, you had already left for another city to study cooking.”

“I’m a craftsman, and in my life, I had eyes only for the work in my hands. I didn’t even take care of my wife and son. I’m a weird person. It was their constant understanding and support that prevented me from living too lonely a life. You were my only friend, and to be able to be friends with me for so many years is already remarkable.”

Old Pu usually spoke little. He had pondered these words for more than twenty years before having the chance to say them.

Watching the sky gradually darken, Zhang Manzhu sighed: “For so many years, I’ve been thinking about when we could let bygones be bygones and sit down for a drink.”

Old Pu patted his shoulder: “We’ve arrived at my place. We can have a drink today.”

Entering the house, Old Pu poured him a glass of osmanthus wine: “Still like this?”

Zhang Manzhu took a sip. It was still the taste he remembered, and he smiled, “Yes, the osmanthus wine you make is still so delicious. Speaking of which, I have to thank you. If I hadn’t seen your interview on the food show, I wouldn’t have known about Taotie Delicacies, and I wouldn’t have come here to eat today, and I might not have had the chance to recover my sense of taste and smell…”

Old Pu was surprised: “You lost your sense of taste and smell? How did that happen?”

Zhang Manzhu: “It’s a long story…”

Once the conversation started, the sense of distance gradually disappeared.

Good friends who had drifted apart in their youth finally reunited.

Zhang Manzhu drank some wine and asked his driver to pick him up.

Returning home, filled with joy and taking advantage of the alcohol, he enthusiastically wrote an article recommending Taotie Delicacies and sent it to his team along with photos.

He had a very fulfilling day. His only regret was not having the time to chat with the young chef. But it didn’t matter, and he would go there again.

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The next day, Zhang Manzhu’s team posted the edited recommendation on Zhang Manzhu’s food account.

Foodies who regarded Zhang Manzhu as a culinary trendsetter were in an uproar.

This was the first shop recommended by the seasoned gourmand Zhang Manzhu after he resumed his updates!

What was the background of this shop?

“Little boss, Zhang Manzhu recommended our shop’s barbecue! He even said it’s the only delicious food he’s tasted since recovering from his illness!” The first thing Wind Rabbit did when he came to work was run to Yun Tao to gossip: “When did he come to our shop?”

Yun Tao remembered seeing the photo: “This grandpa came before; he’s Grandpa Pu’s friend.”

Wind Rabbit: “He’s a big deal! A legendary figure in the culinary world, one word from him can influence trends. All the food bloggers I know are planning to come check out our shop!”

Yun Tao tilted his head and smiled: “Who dares to call themselves a gourmet in front of me?”

Wind Rabbit: “…My bad.”

He suddenly remembered that the person in front of him was the real Taotie.