Chapter 240 Shrimp Dumplings

"How about we call it 'Shrimp Dumpling'?"

"Shrimp dumplings?" Lin Fan couldn't help but chuckle. The name was a perfect match for their restaurant on Golden Street.

"Okay, let's call them shrimp dumplings."

Just then, a crisp electronic voice suddenly rang in Lin Fan's mind:

[Ding! Host has been detected actively rescuing and taking in stray animals, triggering the hidden achievement "A Cozy Haven".]

[Achievement Rewards: 1 fully automatic odorless cat litter box, 1 beginner-level spirit beast food recipe, which can improve your pet's spirituality and physique.]

Lin Fan raised an eyebrow slightly, his smile deepening.

This food system is really thoughtful; it even takes care of his worries about raising a cat. It's really great.

The next morning, the rain stopped and the sky cleared.

The rising sun shone through the spotless glass door, casting dappled shadows on the floor.

As soon as Lin Fan unlocked the shop door, a small orange pom-pom appeared at his feet.

"Meow~"

Xiajiao's voice was no longer hoarse and weak from last night; it was now clear and energetic.

Lin Fan looked down and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

After a night's rest, and nourished by the spring water and the scraps of the finest shrimp, the shrimp dumplings were practically "reborn".

The once dry, tangled baby hair has now become fluffy and soft, looking as if it has been edged with gold in the sunlight.

Its big, round eyes were bright and alert, and it was rubbing its pink little nose against Lin Fan's trouser leg in a flattering way.

"Daddy, Shrimp Dumpling is awake!" Tuan Tuan ran over and scooped up the little orange cat on the ground into her arms.

Xiajiao wasn't shy at all. She skillfully found a comfortable position in Tuantuan's arms and started snoring loudly. She even stretched out her pink little paws to pat Tuantuan's arm.

At 7:30, there was a noise outside. Su Xiaoxiao pushed open the shop door and walked in.

"Good morning, Brother Lin..." Su Xiaoxiao stopped abruptly halfway through her sentence.

Her eyes widened as she stared in astonishment at the clean and beautiful little orange cat in Tuantuan's arms.

"Brother Lin, how come there's suddenly a cat in the shop? Did you just buy it this morning?"

"I felt sorry for it and brought it inside yesterday because it was taking shelter from the rain at the shop entrance."

As Lin Fan scooped out the broth packet that had been soaking overnight, he casually explained, "Tuantuan liked it, so we kept it. We'll call it shrimp dumplings."

"Oh, I see. I thought it was a magic trick."

Su Xiaoxiao suddenly realized, quickly walked over, and couldn't help but reach out and pat Xiajiao's head, "This little guy is really lucky to run into you on such a rainy day."

"Xiaoxiao, that's an automatic litter box in the corner with odor control. You don't need to worry about it." Lin Fan pointed to the bottom of the stairs.

The litter box is a pure white, minimalist square container that doesn't take up much space and looks like an ordinary air purifier.

"Okay." Su Xiaoxiao replied, and after washing her hands, she began to quickly wipe the tables and chairs in the hall.

At eight o'clock in the morning, the first group of regular customers pushed open the door and entered.

"Good morning, Boss Lin! What's special today... Hey? What an adorable kitten!"

The speaker was Sister Zhao, a regular customer. She immediately spotted Xiajiao, who was lying on the bar's special cushion, amusing himself with a small ball of yarn.

Hearing the noise, the shrimp dumpling stopped what it was doing, tilted its head to look at the customer at the door, blinked its big amber eyes innocently, and let out a soft, sweet meow: "Meow?"

"Oh my god, my heart is melting!" Sister Zhao rushed to the bar, her eyes glued to it. "Boss Lin, are you planning to put a lucky cat figurine in the shop?"

"These are shrimp dumplings, which I came in here to avoid the rain last night."

Lin Fan placed a steaming bowl of scallion oil noodles at the serving counter. The golden scallion segments paired with the rich aroma of the sauce instantly filled the entire small shop with an enticing fragrance.

"Shrimp dumplings? That's an amazing name! It sounds like the cat you keep at your restaurant!"

Sister Zhao took a deep breath of the aroma of the scallion oil noodles, took out her phone, and snapped several pictures of the little orange cat.

"No way, these adorable shrimp dumplings paired with this heavenly delicacy, I have to post it on my WeChat Moments."

After posting on WeChat Moments, Sister Zhao sat back down at the table, picked up her chopsticks, and mixed the scallion oil noodles. The pure aroma of carbohydrates and fat made her let out a satisfied sigh.

Before long, the hall was filled with people.

Li Dayong strode in and habitually scanned the code at the cashier to pay.

"Boss Lin, the usual, clear broth beef brisket noodles!"

Just as he finished shouting, he looked down and saw Xiajiao squatting by the bar counter. Li Dayong held out a finger and brought it close to the kitten. Xiajiao wasn't afraid of people and gently touched his finger with its soft paw.

"Wow, this cat is really intelligent. It doesn't meow at all and it's quite clean."

Li Dayong chuckled and turned to shout to the kitchen, "Boss Lin, your shop has a new living creature now, it feels more lively and welcoming."

Lin Fan responded from the kitchen, his hands still moving.

Bring water to a boil in a wok, then add the noodles. Once the water is boiling and the noodles are cooked, quickly remove them and drain them.

The morning rush hour passed quickly.

Around 1 p.m., the ingredients ran out, and a wooden sign reading "Sold Out Today" was hung up in the store.

Su Xiaoxiao was wiping the table with a rag, while Tuan Tuan sat on a small stool next to her, drawing circles on the ground with a cat toy.

The shrimp dumpling, with its short legs flapping, chased after the feathers, the two of them having a great time.

Lin Fan poured himself a glass of water, drank it, turned around and went into the kitchen, closing and locking the door behind him.

My consciousness descended, and I entered the system farm.

There are too many palatability enhancers in commercially available cat food. Since you're going to keep a cat, you should make your own.

Retrieve the [Basic Spirit Beast Food Recipe] rewarded by the system.

The ingredients needed are very simple: small deep-sea fish, free-range egg yolks, and a small amount of spring water.

Lin Fan walked to the edge of the Lingquan fishpond and used a net to scoop up several palm-sized, silvery-white fish.

This fish has soft bones and tender flesh, making it perfect for a broth base. Next, I went to the chicken coop and got two fresh free-range eggs.

Back to the reality of the kitchen.

Lin Fan skillfully scaled and gutted the small fish, cleaning them thoroughly.

Put the fish meat and the peeled cooked egg yolks together, pour in a little bit of spiritual spring water, and chop them repeatedly with the back of a knife until they become a fine paste.

He then kneaded the mud into small, soybean-sized pieces and spread them evenly on a baking sheet.

Set the oven to low temperature for baking.

Half an hour later, open the oven door.

It doesn't have the usual fishy smell; instead, it has a very clean, dry protein aroma.

Lin Fan grabbed a handful of dried cat food, put it in a clean little porcelain bowl, and took it out.

"Shrimp dumplings, let's eat." Lin Fan placed the porcelain bowl in the corner.

The little orange cat, who had been chasing feathers, suddenly twitched its nose twice, decisively abandoned the cat toy, and rushed towards the porcelain bowl with its short legs.

It plunged headfirst into the bowl, making a crunching sound as it ate, its tail standing straight up happily behind it.

"Dad, the shrimp dumplings look so delicious!" Tuantuan squatted down beside him, watching.