Abnormal Gourmet Chronicle

Chapter 1231 590: Red Silk Cake

Qin Huai silently gave Ouyang a thumbs up, indicating that if you keep going at this rate, you'll eventually be able to challenge Zheng Siyuan for the big brother position.

An Youyou saw Ouyang leave and quickly asked, "Boss, did you get the task?"

Qin Huai nodded and opened the game panel casually to take a look.

This bold action becomes second nature after repetition; as long as you're confident enough, others will just think you're either a maverick or performing some kind of performance art.

A new task had appeared prominently in the side quest column.

[Wang Gen Sheng's Emotion]: As a retired old accountant, Wang Gen Sheng harbors many stories he's unwilling to share. Faced with such stories, even if Master Qin opens up to seek his help, Wang Gen Sheng hesitates until he begins to be touched. Players are asked to create a Red Silk Cake that matches the taste in Wang Gen Sheng's memory, worthy of his emotions.

Task Reward: [A Memory of Wang Gen Sheng]

The task details remain as perplexing as ever, leaving one to doubt if the game's copywriter has ever studied literature or paid attention in language class.

However, the task requirement is straightforward: make Red Silk Cake.

Regarding this task, Qin Huai considers seeking help from Zhao Cheng'an and Tan Wei'an.

Of course, this time there is no need to specifically bring them over to Yunzhong Restaurant. Zhao Cheng'an lacks innovation, and Tan Wei'an's technical skills are lacking, neither makes a good partner for researching snacks.

In terms of good partners, Zheng Siyuan is still the best.

He has both ideas and skills, is willing to work hard, and is particularly competitive.

But Qin Huai isn't planning to bring Zheng Siyuan over this time.

Qin Huai feels that in Zheng Siyuan's current status, he's not fit to try new snacks. Zheng Siyuan is the kind of person who, once he starts something, will seriously see it through to the end and never give up halfway. Even the big spoon stir-frying technique, he tried earnestly for a long time to determine he really wasn't suited for it before giving up.

Zheng Siyuan has been attempting too many new snacks lately.

He's currently still mastering the Four Happiness Glutinous Rice and Double Crab Bun. When crabs were in season recently, Zheng Siyuan went on a craze making Double Crab Bun, almost converting the pastry shop into a breakfast shop temporarily, which Gong Liang told Qin Huai.

Qin Huai believes the difficulty of Red Silk Cake won't be too high; even Ouyang could tell it's essentially an advanced version of the Fresh Flower Cake.

This is a challenge but not quite a challenge, so Qin Huai won't disturb Zheng Siyuan, letting him peacefully manage his pastry shop in Gusu.

The old patrons of the pastry shop can't bear Master Little Zheng running off again.

Ouyang hasn't returned from the restroom, so during this time, Qin Huai created a small group chat with Zhao Cheng'an and Tan Wei'an, named [Red Silk Cake Discussion Group].

Qin Huai: Have you heard of Red Silk Cake, family?

Tan Wei'an replies instantly: Red Silk Cake? No, what kind of cake is this? Is it the latest trending cake?

Qin Huai: ? You brought your phone into the kitchen again?

Tan Wei'an: It's lunch break now

Qin Huai: Then why hasn't Zhao Cheng'an replied?

Tan Wei'an: He is still being scolded by Master Zhou

Qin Huai: It's not a trending cake, it's a forgotten snack. Tan Wei'an, why don't you check your Treasure Bag, maybe there's a recipe?

Tan Wei'an: Okay

Then Tan Wei'an disappeared.

It wasn't until twenty minutes later that Zhao Cheng'an clarified in the group chat that he wasn't being scolded by Master Zhou, he was just receiving earnest guidance from his master, Tan Wei'an remained absent.

Tan Wei'an didn't return until after 7:00 PM.

Tan Wei'an: Checked twice, couldn't find it

Qin Huai: Do you have a recipe for Fresh Flower Cake?

Tan Wei'an: ?

Tan Wei'an was puzzled, but he continued searching the Treasure Bag.

Ten minutes later—

Tan Wei'an: Found 13, which one do you want?

Qin Huai: [thumbs up] [thumbs up] [thumbs up]