Chapter 259 Business Booms, Sugar Slimes

Time indeed flies when you're having fun, and in the blink of an eye, it was noon. The two of them decided not to go back for lunch.

After all, they had managed to get out, so they might as well enjoy themselves outside before returning. As for where to eat, that was the question.

If they preferred a lively atmosphere, they could go to Wanmin Restaurant. If they preferred quiet, there was the luxurious Liuli Pavilion, or perhaps the Xinyue Kiosk, where a private room could be booked for maximum tranquility.

It all depended on what Elysia wanted.

After a brief moment of consideration, Elysia decided on a livelier place. She preferred a more bustling environment to a quiet meal, as it felt more like experiencing the true essence of life.

Thus, the two of them arrived at Wanmin Restaurant. Perhaps due to a recent incident that resulted in the passing of many Liyue citizens, the entrance to Wangsheng Funeral Parlor was already crowded.

One didn't know how many people the esteemed Director Hu had already sent off. With policies like "buy two get one free" or "buy three get one free," they had directly saved their clients a considerable sum.

During this period, Wangsheng Funeral Parlor had also reaped substantial profits, likely enough to last for a while. However, with Zhongli, who loved to spend, around, it was estimated that it wouldn't even last a month.

After all, he would casually spend hundreds of thousands on a single purchase. Morax spent money without regard for Mora, only caring about the value of the item and whether the transaction was equitable.

At times, one could even witness Zhongli proactively offering to pay more for items, even stating with great confidence, "I'll take it all."

What tremendous financial losses this caused Wangsheng Funeral Parlor! The next step would inevitably be the bill being mailed to Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, leaving Hu Tao weeping uncontrollably.

Since they were on a date, Lu Ze couldn't go over to help. He could only follow Elysia into Wanmin Restaurant. Despite it being midday, the place was surprisingly sparse, which was quite unusual.

"Welcome, esteemed guests! Please come in. What would you like to eat? Feel free to mention anything! Whether it's on the menu or not, I'll do my best to make it," Chef Mao said, becoming unusually enthusiastic. He didn't know why, but perhaps with fewer customers, his hands were free, and he wanted something to do.

"Dad, why is there no sugar at home? Didn't I say I was going to make Slime Condensate today?" A lively and cute girl walked out from the kitchen. This was none other than the famous four-star powerhouse, Xiangling. She was the best starter character for new accounts, and even in the late game, she could function as a sub-DPS or be part of the Raiden National team. She truly lived up to the title of a four-star powerhouse; her versatility was extraordinary.

"Sugar, you say? I forgot to buy it this morning, my daughter. I'm truly sorry. You'll have to go buy it yourself! I'm attending to guests here," her father replied.

Meanwhile, Elysia, upon hearing the name "Slime Condensate," found it inexplicably cute. Slime... was it something like that QQ-bouncy stuff?

"Lu Ze, I want to try that Slime Condensate. Do you think it's possible?"

What, are you sure? If something goes wrong, it would be troublesome.

Never mind, even if something did go wrong, didn't they have a divine physician at home? What was there to fear?

"Chef, I'm quite interested in your daughter's Slime Condensate. Could you possibly make a dish for us?"

Hearing that someone was interested in her Slime Condensate, Xiangling seemed to have found a kindred spirit. She grabbed Lu Ze's hands, her eyes sparkling with disbelief.

"Are you really interested in the slime I make? How about I make you a whole slime feast! I just caught a lot of slimes this time. Is that okay? Is it?"

Seeing Xiangling so excited, Lu Ze was momentarily speechless, his whole body swaying. It was mainly because of her strength. Elysia, standing nearby, couldn't stand it any longer and quickly separated the two, tightly holding onto Lu Ze and looking at Xiangling with a vigilant expression, as if she were some ancient monstrous beast.

"Alright, Xiangling, you're scaring the customers. Since they want to eat it, just make them a dish for free. After all, no one else will eat it even if you make it..."

"Dad! Don't talk nonsense. I'm going out to buy sugar right now. Wait for me to come back!" This was a rare experimental subject, and how could she let this opportunity slip away? Absolutely not. She dashed out so quickly that she left afterimages, demonstrating incredible speed.

"Seriously?" Chef Mao's mouth twitched. His daughter was truly peculiar, but it was good. Bold experimentation was a sign of a great chef.

"Then we'll wait?" Lu Ze asked, a little confused. Chef Mao could only nod, but he pointed to the menu.

"You can order something else in the meantime. After all, we can't just eat one dish, can we?"

That made sense. He quickly ordered a few dishes that sounded delicious. Elysia, on the side, finally let go of his hand. Her wary expression was surprisingly cute. Lu Ze couldn't help but pinch her cheek. It was soft and bouncy, with an excellent feel.

"Don't pinch me! You'll ruin it..."

A few minutes later, Xiangling dashed back into the shop at what felt like a hundred meters per second. Seeing that they hadn't left yet, she breathed a sigh of relief.

"Coming right up! I'll make the Slime Condensate for you now! You must tell me how it tastes when it's ready!" Another busy figure appeared in the kitchen. About half an hour later, five dishes were placed on the table, and the sixth dish, the Slime Condensate, was in the center.

Visually, it looked quite appealing. White frosting was sprinkled over the icy blue slimes, some of which were dark blue, and some were a lighter, icy blue. It turned out they were made from Water Slimes and Ice Slimes.

"It looks so delicious... Lu Ze, why don't you try it first?" The appearance was a little different from what she had imagined, and Elysia hesitated to pick up her chopsticks. She shifted her gaze to Lu Ze beside her. Let him be the first experimental subject!

She grabbed a piece with her chopsticks and forcefully shoved it into his mouth. Lu Ze was stunned. He hadn't expected Elysia to be like this! So, if it wasn't good, she'd just give it to him?

However, the taste wasn't as bad as he had imagined. It was more like jelly mixed with frosting, and it tasted quite good, unexpectedly delicious. It felt similar to grass jelly, but different. The slime itself was very bouncy and chewy, and combined with the sweet frosting, it was a very good match.

"How was it, how was it? Tell me your thoughts after tasting it quickly!" Xiangling, standing next to him, eagerly thrust a small notebook forward, as if she wanted to sketch every moment in it.

"Hmm, how should I put it? The taste is quite good. At least it's not weird. The first sensation is sweetness, and the slime is very chewy. It doesn't taste bad, and it's a bit different from what I expected."