Chapter 147 Plain and bland soup to fool ghosts? A mouthful of boiled cabbage that will sway the sou

A crisp "clang" sounded.

The white porcelain lid was suddenly lifted by those thick, fleshy hands and casually placed on the solid wood table.

The phone camera was immediately lowered and aimed directly at the inside of the large bowl.

There was a moment of deathly silence in the courtyard, while millions of eyes in the live broadcast room also saw this so-called "most expensive main dish" through the high-definition screen.

The expected bubbling red oil did not appear.

The mountains of sea cucumbers and abalone I had imagined were nowhere to be found.

Not even a tiny bit of scallion or sesame oil, which represent oil and savory flavor, can be seen.

A beautiful white porcelain bowl, about the size of a washbasin, was filled with a completely transparent liquid.

Clear.

Bottom reached.

Its color and texture clearly resemble a bowl of lukewarm boiled water just poured from a kettle.

And in the center of that mirror-like water.

A neatly trimmed cabbage heart floats quietly on the water.

There was nothing else in the bowl besides that.

There was no enticing aroma, no steaming hot food.

Mr. Wang's hand, which was holding the selfie stick, froze in mid-air.

The chat in the live stream also experienced a strange three-second silence.

Then, like a flood bursting its banks, it erupted completely.

The screen was filled with question marks scrolling wildly at a speed imperceptible to the naked eye, instantly engulfing the entire display.

"???"

"Is my phone screen broken? Or am I blind?"

"That's it? This is the 'treasure' that we bought for 10,000 yuan?"

"What the hell is this 'main course'?! It's just a bowl of boiled cabbage stalks!"

"I laughed so hard I snorted like a goose! The plain noodles downstairs from my house that cost two yuan a bowl are more oily than this!"

"This boss is treating his customers like fools! It's a complete rip-off!"

"Give us our money back! Call the police! This isn't just a shady business, this is blatant robbery!"

Seeing the public outrage erupting on the screen, President Wang finally snapped out of his daze.

He rubbed his eyes to make sure he wasn't seeing things, and then burst into unrestrained laughter.

"Hahaha! Family! You all saw it, right!"

Mr. Wang held his round belly in one hand and pointed at the white porcelain bowl on the table with the other, laughing so hard that tears almost welled up in his eyes.

"This is their family's specialty!"

"This boss must be out of his mind for money! Trying to fool people with a bowl of plain water!"

He turned his head sharply, looking at the young boss who had remained silent not far away with a face full of disdain.

"I'm talking to the boss."

"Even if you're trying to scam people, at least slice up a couple of cheap sausages and float them on top to make it look legitimate, right?"

"Bringing up a basin of vegetable-washing water directly? Do you really think everyone in the world is a sucker you can just take advantage of?"

Faced with this almost overwhelming attack, Lin Mo remained standing still.

He casually crossed his arms, with a white hand towel draped over his shoulders.

He didn't even lift his eyelids.

Those deep eyes were as calm as a deep, ancient spring.

This composure and calmness, as if it were none of his business, only made Mr. Wang feel more frustrated.

He wouldn't allow anyone to be more pretentious than him in this arena where he controls the flow of traffic.

"Still trying to act all profound, huh?"

Mr. Wang suddenly turned around and slammed his hand on the table in front of the camera.

His palms throbbed with pain, but his expression grew even more arrogant.

"Family members, I'm putting this out there today!"

In order to maximize the show's impact and push the hype to its peak, he decided to make the most ruthless vow in public.

"Even if I, Wang, were to starve to death in this courtyard today!"

"Even if I jumped headfirst off the brick wall of this courtyard house!"

"I would absolutely never find this bowl of plain water delicious!"

"He treats something even a dog wouldn't eat as a priceless treasure!"

The reception area is located not far from the main table.

Jiang Ruoyun was so angry that her breathing became heavier.

Her slender, fair fingers gripped the ledger tightly, her knuckles turning bluish-white.

Who does this arrogant fatso think he is! How dare he so brazenly insult Lin Mo's hard work!

She had personally witnessed Lin Mo's almost obsessive focus and seriousness when working in the kitchen.

Although she had no idea what was so special about this seemingly bland dish.

But she was absolutely certain that Lin Mo would never lie to her with plain water.

Wang Cunzhu, who was standing to the side, suddenly coughed softly, his Adam's apple bobbing involuntarily.

Ordinary people wouldn't understand it, but this old scholar, who had traveled all over the country and seen countless grand occasions, saw through the mystery at a glance.

The soup is watery, clear to the bottom, and without any impurities.

This is clearly the legendary dish that can only be seen at the highest level of state banquets.

Boiled cabbage in clear broth.

The rich aroma of dozens of precious ingredients is extracted and refined into a clear, untouched pool of water.

That would require an incredibly high level of skill in making soup and an absolute mastery of the heat.

What a waste!

Wang Cuncun cursed inwardly, then quietly shook his head at Jiang Ruoyun, signaling her with his eyes to calm down.

Now, it's time to witness a miracle.

At this moment, next to the main table.

In order to gather irrefutable evidence that the food was "unpalatable," Mr. Wang had already picked up the white porcelain spoon that was prepared on the table.

"Come on, brothers."

He curled his lip in disdain and made an exaggerated expression of disgust towards the camera.

"Today I'll test this poison on myself and show everyone just how awful this vegetable washing water really is."

He casually dipped the spoon into the bowl.

The movements were rude, showing obvious perfunctoriness and contempt.

A spoonful of completely transparent soup was scooped up.

There was no resistance, and the texture looked no different from ordinary boiled water.

Mr. Wang frowned, as if he were drinking some kind of hard-to-swallow Chinese medicine.

He even held his breath and quickly put the spoon into his mouth.

The spoon is tilted slightly.

The warm soup slid into his mouth and gently touched the tip of his tongue.

In that split second...

In Mr. Wang's world, time was suddenly put on pause.

He had already prepared to blurt out the word "Pah!" along with all the vicious and derogatory words in his mind.

In an instant, they were all forcefully shoved back into their stomachs by an overwhelming force.

His pupils dilated to twice their normal size in a second.

This……

How is this possible?!

It wasn't as bland and tasteless as I had expected.

It also lacks the pungent and cheap industrial flavor of MSG and chicken essence.

The moment that seemingly clear liquid slowly spread across the tongue.

An indescribable, incredibly rich and complex aroma, like a flavor bomb going off.

boom!

It exploded completely inside his mouth!

The first thing that hits the taste buds is the rich, mellow flavor of simmered chickens and ducks that have been free-range for more than three years.

It was a rich, meaty aroma that reached deep into the soul. Following that, the unique salty and savory flavor of Jinhua ham bone, accompanied by the deep-sea aroma of top-grade dried scallops.

Like a tide, wave after wave surged up, endlessly.

These flavors were originally supposed to be extremely strong, even to the point of being cloying.

But precisely because it has been repeatedly "sweeped" in the soup by lean minced meat.

It magically absorbs all the grease, impurities, and turbidity, leaving them completely clean.

In the end, only the purest, clearest, and most comforting freshness remains!

Mr. Wang's body instantly stiffened like a stone.

He remained in that position holding the white porcelain spoon, not daring to move an inch.

My mind went completely blank; all my thinking abilities ceased to function at that moment.

All rationality, all calculation, all the secrets of traffic.

At this moment, everything was destroyed by this extreme flavor, leaving not a trace.

He felt as if his soul had drifted away from this greasy body.

I was bathed in an unprecedented and immense sense of happiness and satisfaction.

Delicious.

wrong.

It tastes so good!

How can there be such delicious soup in the world?

He used to spend a lot of money on those so-called high-end seafood and top-notch French meals.

Compared to this soup, it's like a pile of coarse industrial feed.

Mr. Wang's Adam's apple throbbed uncontrollably.

With a "thud".

He swallowed the soup greedily.

It slid down the esophagus into the stomach, bringing a warm and comforting sensation.

But it's not enough, not nearly enough.

Once the taste buds are fully activated, they are frantically sending urgent signals to the brain that they want more.

His hands reacted faster than his brain.

The spoon eagerly plunged into the white porcelain bowl once again.

This time, he scooped up a large spoonful of soup.

The sharp edge of the spoon also cut off a small piece of the quietly floating cabbage heart.

Put it in your mouth.

The heart of the cabbage had long been thoroughly soaked in the essence of the broth, becoming tender yet retaining a slight crispness.

With a gentle snap of the teeth, the delicious juices burst forth instantly.

The natural sweetness of the cabbage perfectly balances the rich color of the broth.

The two intertwine and linger in the mouth, elevating to a transcendent and sophisticated level.

good to eat……

Mr. Wang couldn't help but close his eyes, a look of extreme ecstasy and intoxication on his face.

He now only had one thought in his mind.

That is to pick up this white porcelain bowl that is bigger than your face.

Forget about manners, image, and the persona of exposing fraud.

He poured the entire bowl of heavenly soup down his throat, not a single drop was wasted!

His hands were even pressing on the edge of the bowl, and his body leaned forward uncontrollably.

Just then.

"Buzzing—"

The phone, which was fixed on the desktop stand, suddenly started vibrating continuously.

This is a special notification sound when a large gift is received in the live stream.

The sound wasn't loud, but it was like a muffled thunderclap, striking Mr. Wang hard on the top of his head.

Reason was abruptly pulled back from the edge of the cliff by this tremor.

He jolted awake and suddenly opened his eyes.

The live chat was already filled with all sorts of doubts and ridicule.

"Why did Mr. Wang hesitate? Didn't you say it tasted bad?"

"That expression is off; it looks like he's enjoying it."

"Who just said they'd rather die than eat it? Who said they'd jump off a building? And now they're contradicting themselves?"

"Look at how greedy he is, his mouth is practically watering. He messed up his performance!"

It’s over.

Mr. Wang had a bad feeling, and cold sweat instantly soaked his back.

He came here under the banner of "anti-fraud judge".

He made such a vicious oath in front of millions of fans.

If I were to pick up the bowl and finish the soup right now in front of everyone...

Then his carefully cultivated persona will instantly collapse, turning him into a laughing stock across the internet.

Who will believe him in the future? How will he make money by scamming traffic?

Mr. Wang abruptly stopped picking up the bowl, gripping the edge of the table tightly with both hands.

However, forcibly suppressing an expression of ecstasy that has already been revealed is truly an inhuman challenge.

His facial features began to twitch uncontrollably.

"Pooh!"

Mr. Wang forced himself to spit heavily on the ground.

Although he didn't spit out a single drop of soup, he quietly swallowed it all.

He slammed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly.

The heavy solid wood table thudded with a dull thud.

"Something's not right! Something's not right!"

He strained his voice, which sounded sharp and shrill due to extreme humility, and even cracked.

"It tastes awful! It's disgusting!"

To cover up his lapse in composure, he began to ramble incoherently.

"Family members, please don't be fooled by this 'clear water'!"

He pointed to the bowl of clear boiled cabbage, his short, stubby fingers trembling slightly.

"This isn't just plain water!"

"The moment this water enters your mouth, the taste is so strong it could knock you out!"

He glared at Lin Mo, who was standing not far away, with a fierce look in his eyes.

It was as if they had seized some irrefutable, heinous crime.

"How could water possibly have such a strong meat and seafood smell?"

"This is completely illogical!"

Mr. Wang became more and more agitated as he spoke, trying to cover up his inner panic and longing for that bowl of soup by speaking at the top of his lungs.

"This is all fake!"

"This is pure technology and ruthless skill!"

He waved his arms wildly at the camera, spitting as he spoke, stirring up the emotions in the live stream.

He kept arguing and making a fuss.

The tide in the live stream shifted again, and the online trolls quickly followed suit.

The screen was filled with shouts of "Let's see the kitchen!", "Check the hygiene!", and "They're too guilty to let us see!"

Jiang Ruoyun, who works at the front desk, could no longer tolerate it.

She slammed the account book down on the table with a loud "bang." That's not how you bully someone!

This fatso can't tell the difference between good and bad food, and now he's even trying to force his way into the kitchen.

Do they really think no one in the capital can control him?

With a cold face, Jiang Ruoyun took out her phone and pressed three numbers directly with her slender fingers.

She was determined to make that fatso spend a few days in jail today. Just as she was about to press the call button...

A large, well-defined hand gently pressed against her phone screen.

Jiang Ruoyun was taken aback and looked up. Lin Mo had already walked to the front desk at some point.

His calm demeanor, imbued with the warmth of everyday life, instantly soothed Jiang Ruoyun's inner anxiety.

Lin Mo shook her head slightly, a faint smile even appearing on her lips.

No need to call the police. This is a small matter and there's no need to bother the police.

Lin Mo turned around to face President Wang, who was arrogant and aggressive, holding up his phone and pressing closer.

His eyes remained as calm as still water.

There was no anger at being splashed with dirty water, nor any panic at being asked to inspect the kitchen.

His handsome face didn't even bother to offer a single extra expression.

Want to inspect the kitchen?

can.

Lin Mo remained silent.

He simply stepped aside to make way for the wooden door.

Then, he raised his right hand and casually pointed in the direction behind him.

His voice was soft, with a touch of Buddhist languor.

But it was clearly heard by everyone present.

"Want to see the hygiene?" Lin Mo looked at President Wang indifferently.

"Go in and take pictures as you like."

He paused, his narrow eyes lowered slightly, and his gaze swept over President Wang's thick palms.

His tone remained flat, yet it conveyed an absolute bottom line that could not be violated.

"but."

"Don't touch my knife."