The Anarchic Consort c1-1376

by Warring Young Seven

  "Heh."

  To his surprise, His Highness actually laughed! Besides, his laugh was so good-looking!

  Was it because the name that the Princess Consort came up with was so st*pid that he laughed?

  "The only loving Jue… Wei loving Jue. Very well, she has made progress at last." Baili Jia Jue lifted the teacup in his hand and looked out of the window at the slender, jade-like figure. The curve at the corner of his mouth was more gentle than ever...

  However, at this time, the onlookers who were originally just standing outside Bayview Seafood Restaurant now had the impulse to taste the dish in the wok!

  Helian Wei Wei did not stop. While the saltwater fish was still grilling, she picked up the third knife. Holding the lobster's back with her left hand, she made a small opening right in the middle and filled it with minced chicken meat from earlier. Next, she added some of the Shiitake mushrooms as well. Then, she spread a thin layer of honey on the lobster and placed it directly into the steamer.

  Under the tray was a small charcoal stove where there were woods from fruit trees. The fire was neither big nor small, yet just moderate.

  After such a trick, the fragrance just now became more tempting.

  Some of the people could no longer wait and had already taken a deep breath.

  "I didn't expect that Lord Wei could cook so well. The fragrance alone can make people salivate."

  "It's a wonderful move to mix peanuts with chilies!"

  "I really want to have a bite!"

  The last sentence represented everyone's thoughts.

  Helian Wei Wei brought two big crabs onto the table. One was chopped and stir-fried with hot oil, whereas the other one was steamed with only onions. The two fragrances were entangled together and were constantly filling people's nostrils, stimulating everyone's taste bud.

  "It smells so nice!" Even the two merchants who had been wandering around the world for many years could not help but ask curiously, "What did Lord Wei add into the dish? It's so fragrant."

  "Pepper flavor." Helian Wei Wei knew that no one in the War Dragon Empire had ever used spices as food additives. So, she took star anise and showed it to the two gentlemen.

  Those two people had seen this kind of spice before, but they had never taken it seriously. The first time they smelled it, the odor was too strong, so they thought for certain that it was nothing good. They did not expect that it would smell so nice after adding it to the meat! What a magical thing!

  The hot aroma filled the air and Helian Wei Wei knew that the lobster was almost done. She straightened her bamboo chopsticks and up she lifted the entire lobster from the steamer into a pot. She watered the lobster with some of its juices and poured half a cup of her own gr.a.p.e wine into the pot after opening it with her teeth. Then, she covered the pot with a lid!

  Following that was the steamed crab which was pretty huge. Ordinary steaming seemed common, but right at the beginning, the fishy smell had already been removed by using just enough cooking wine and salt, leaving only the fresh, original flavor of the crab itself. It was served with some seasoned soy sauce for seafood and cold mixed fungus.

  "Little Seven, remember to leave half of the dishes, so the rest of the villagers get to have a taste too." Helian Wei Wei handed a big plate to the little one.

  The little one nodded his head very seriously, then opened his mouth and took a crab leg. Without a word, he pushed the crab leg until it was right in front of the Old Master and stared at the old man with his tiny face. No one could ever reject him like that.

  The old man took the bamboo chopsticks and only with a bite of the crab meat, the fragrance that lingered between his teeth made his eyes open wide at that moment!

  He took a second bite right away!

  "Hey, don't just eat by yourself, Old Man Yu. Tell me quickly what the taste is like!"

  "Delicious! I've never eaten this before, especially this sauce. It's too delicious! " Old Man Yu's words aroused the curiosity among the people, wondering what would be Lord Wei's next dish?

  Chapter 535 - Wei Wei Is Famous!

  Whoosh!

  Then, Helian Wei Wei opened the lid of the pot that was slowly simmering the lobster!

  By then, the red wine had already merged with the soy sauce and honey, which then formed enough soup with a nice-looking color.

  Now, the golden yellow colored lobster which was lying right on top was more flavorful than ever after a simmer.

  Apart from the intoxicating aroma, everyone could not name another scent.

  In addition, the people had never seen this type of cooking before, and that made the people more curious about the taste of the dishes.

  As usual, Helian Wei Wei kept half of it and ordered to distribute the other half to the people.

  Baili Jia Jue squinted his eyes as he played with the porcelain cup in his hand. His voice was still as light and elegant as jade, "For the next dish, do whatever it takes to stop it. Don't let me see her cooking for other people again."

  "Yes." Shadow lowered his gaze and thought to himself. His Highness' exclusive d.e.s.i.r.e was becoming increasingly stronger. Sigh, I don't even know if it's a good thing or a bad thing.

  Outside the window, the people had gotten one of the lobsters and was already cut open from the back. The strong aroma of fresh lobster filled the air, and it was further layered with the fragrance of the Shiitake mushroom stuffings.

  The Shiitake mushrooms and chicken meat were so fresh. Eating them together with the lobster and vegetable juice was absolutely scrumptious!

  "I've never eaten a lobster that was cooked this way! My tongue is going to melt!"

  "What exactly did Lord Wei add in here?"

  "I don't know. I have no clue at all! Master Liu, you are a chef. You should try again and see what's in it? How can it be so appetizing!"

  Master Liu was an old cook who was also a professional in seafood, but he had never tasted anything like this before.

  After all, it was the sauce that they would normally focus on.

  To them, someone who could remain the freshness and tenderness of the seafood when one steamed it and prepare some good sauces would be recognized as a promising and excellent chef already.

  However, it was obvious that Lord Wei's practice had overturned his past understanding of cooking seafood.

  With careful savor of the lobster meat, there was actually a taste of sweetness after some chewing.

  "Is it sugar? No, no, sugar won't have this effect, because if I hadn't tasted it carefully, it would be impossible to identify that tiny amount of sweetness. This is more like… honey? That's right! It's honey!" Master Liu shook his head and said in admiration, "I didn't expect that Lord Wei would add honey in the flavoring!"

  "What else except honey?" The people were so curious. After eating the lobster meat, they all wanted to go home and try it out by themselves.

  Master Liu tilted his head to the side and thought, "There's one particular taste about the dish, but I, an old man won't be able to guess it. The taste is too peculiar."

  "Look over there! Lord Wei is going to remove the grilled fish!"

  Hearing this, all the people turned and looked toward the direction of Helian Wei Wei.

  In the beginning, they thought that grilled fish or anything similar was not presentable at all.

  But when Helian Wei Wei placed the entire fish onto the iron plate that was being warmed up previously, then added the side dishes mixed with chili oil, and finally topped it with some peanuts and green onions, the dish was colorful with the reds and greens. It was indeed pretty-looking.

  The saltwater fish was grilled until it was overflowing with natural oil. As the fish came in contact with the iron plate, there were even sizzling sounds and at that moment, the fragrance exploded entirely.

  The fish was crispy on the outside yet tender on the inside. By just looking at the colors on the outside, it was not even necessary to eat it to know that the taste would be similar to the previou
s dishes!

  As it smelled too delicious!

  The people licked their thin lips and waited in line to have a taste, but a man in black stopped them.

  Helian Wei Wei lifted her brows. "Shadow?"

  The Shadow lowered his voice, "Princess Consort, His Highness is in the teahouse just opposite us. He had ordered me to confiscate this dish just for himself."

  After listening to the Shadow, Helian Wei Wei smiled. As expected, the novel was right. As long as she used his name, he would definitely approach her first!

  "Since His Highness wants to eat it, you may bring it to him." Helian Wei Wei smiled lightly. She was almost done anyway. If she had used up all of the surprises, her mysterious aura would lessen for sure.

  In front of something that one really wanted to eat, he would want to take a bite even more if he was not given the chance to taste it!

  In terms of business, it was the best timing to stop now.

  When the people saw that they had no more chance to try the saltwater fish, they looked very disappointed.

  In the meantime, Helian Wei Wei wiped her hands with a white handkerchief and spoke with a different tone, "For those who hadn't had the chance to try the dishes, need not feel regretful. From today onward, the dishes will be on the menu of Bayview Seafood Restaurant!"

  When the merchants heard this, they instantly became interested. "The taste is really unforgettable! Lord Wei, when can we have it again? By that time, it won't taste different from what we are seeing now, right?"

  As soon as the question came up, the people who had been enjoying the food excitedly calmed down a little.

  The atmosphere also somewhat turned cold.

  However, there was no change on Helian Wei Wei's face. She was still smiling dully and then she answered slowly, "All of you rest assured. In the past, you all were deceived for the ingredients used in Bayview Seafood Restaurant were not fresh. In the future, the chef of Bayview Seafood Restaurant will cook at the main entrance. The merchants who are passing by will be able to witness the entire cooking process!"

  After hearing this, the two merchants who were standing behind Helian Wei Wei looked at each other with eyes full of admiration for her.

  Placing the stove right at the main entrance would mean all the cookings were to be transparent to all!

  This would be the very first example in the entire nation and a valid competitive advantage and selling point!

  Not only could they clear the bad reputation Bayview Seafood Restaurant had previously, but the innovative idea could also attract customers from all over the world.

  In addition, the location of Bayview Seafood Restaurant was so strategic that it would definitely be seen by the people who just entered the provincial capital.

  In that sense, cooking right outside the main entrance would result in an excellent publicity effect.

  It would then be hard not to earn any money!

  They finally understood the reason why Wei Ze World would be so famous in just one month's time.

  In addition to the fact that the martial arts cultivation there was really good, the more important reason was that its boss was too good at branding!

  Every step was unexpected and surprising!

  It was obvious that the merchants were attracted by Helian Wei Wei's words as they had come to the provincial capital to taste the seafood of Bayview Seafood Restaurant. If the food was good, they would bring some back to their hometowns. However, it had been days and all they heard about Bayview Seafood Restaurant was bad news. The people in charge often had big lobsters replaced with small shrimps. The difference was too much and they were obviously trying to con foreigners!

  Now, this issue was not to be worried anymore. All the seafood selection and cooking would be done on the spot, this would reassure a lot of people!

  But...

  "But what about the price!?" Someone asked boldly, "Wouldn't it be a price that is sky-high and unaffordable for the people at all!"

  Chapter 536 - Stirring Up A Storm

  Helian Wei Wei turned around to look at aunty, "Aunty, how much do you think the lobster that I just cooked would cost?"

  "One lobster should be about five silver?" After the aunty voiced out, she got frightened and her voice weakened.

  Helian Wei Wei smiled lightly and said, "You all are experienced fishermen who would go out to the sea constantly. So, you must be more familiar with the seafood price in the provincial capital than me, who came from the Capital. I won't hide things from all of you. In the future, every dish from Bayview Seafood Restaurant will be 1.3 times more expensive than the costs."

  "1.3 times, that's 12 to 13 silver." The aunty did the math. Although it was still pricey, as compared to the sky-high prices back in the old Bayview Seafood Restaurant, this was too little!

  Back in the days, a saltwater fish of this size would definitely cost them more than a hundred silver!

  "Lord Wei has asked for a reasonable price." The old chef surnamed Liu opened his mouth to speak again, "Among all restaurant businesses, the price would be about this rate in general. Some would charge even more. The prices that Lord Wei had named are considered cheap. Besides, with the taste of the lobster just now, I'm afraid that even the chefs from the Capital would not be able to duplicate the flavors. As an old man, I dare not say anything else. I have no comment for the reopening of Bayview Restaurant but with this kind of food standard, the food was definitely worth the price!"

  "That's it! I also agree with Master Liu. Aunty Zhang, you are being too stingy. Isn't it normal for a lobster to sell for 13 silver? Don't tell me that you are claiming to be honest and are willing to pay a hundred silver to the one surnamed Liao."

  The aunty's gaze shifted. "I didn't say anything more, right? I just wanted to be clear. Besides, that's 1.3 times the cost."

  Helian Wei Wei took a glance at the aunty and she knew that there were different types of people in this world, but most of those who lived in rural areas would bully the weak and be scared of the tough.

  She was not Mother Mary, so she would not treat the person differently because of his or her identity.

  "Aunty, if it's not worth it, you may refrain from coming." Helian Wei Wei's tone was so bland that it did not show any of her expressions.

  However, the words changed the aunty's face immediately. She did not even claim that she would not visit the restaurant. Was it not true that Lord Wei was a nice person who had been very concerned about people's well-being?

  Why did he not go according to her plan and cut down the price?

  "The price won't change as I have my rules." Helian Wei Wei looked at all the people sternly. "As Bayview Seafood Restaurant's business expands along the way toward the future, the menu will have more coverage on different dishes. Anyone who comes is welcomed, but I will never force anyone who is unwilling."

  Upon hearing this, the merchants laughed. "A man in business should behave this way. Rules are rules, they cannot be changed. Now that Bayview Seafood Restaurant is in Lord Wei's hands, we are at ease. In the future, please take care of the seafood cargo business, Lord Wei."

  "Let's take care of each other." Helian Wei Wei was still smiling lightly as she kept her courtesy until the end.

  The merchants were starting to admire Lord Wei who was rather young. Not only that he became a magistrate at a young age he also managed to fight back against the local bullies. And now with the generous reopening ceremony of Bayview Seafood Restaurant, they were really impressed. Therefore, they decided to purchase 100 crabs at once and asked for the exact flavor from Bayview Seafood Restaurant!

  Helian Wei Wei turned her head slightly to the side and gave an order, "Steward Zhu, take this gentleman for a registration. There will be more collaboration in the future."

  "Yes!"

  The two merchants who followed the lead of Helian Wei Wei were excited as they managed to sell a hundred crabs on the first day of opening! Such a thing could only be done by the boss of Wei Ze Worl
d!

  No wonder people always said that finding a good patron could ensure prosperity for the rest of one's life!

  The people only got to watch as the merchants entered Bayview Seafood Restaurant. They had an indescribable feeling in their hearts because they did not manage to sell any of their seafood.

  At this time, Helian Wei Wei opened her mouth to speak again, "In accordance with the reopening of Bayview Seafood Restaurant, four more ponds will be constructed outside of the building, specifically to buy and keep the seafood that was caught by the people."

  As soon as the people heard the news, they were on cloud nine!

  "Lord Wei, look at my crabs. I just caught them today and they are still moving!"

  "Lord Wei, mine too! Take a look at this saltwater fish and just name your price!"

  Everyone was trying to squeeze to the front and the fiery atmosphere had reached its peak!

  Helian Wei Wei grinned lightly, "Everybody please calm down. Why don't you all line up slowly and the stewards will arrange the acquisition? As long as the seafood provided is good and big enough, you will get a decent return."

  Upon hearing this, Aunty Zhang who had a lot of comments previously pushed aside the people around her with no regard for whether it was an old man and went right in front of Helian Wei Wei. "Lord Wei, please take my seafood first. My family produces a lot of seafood, all big and cheap! If you don't believe me, let me take them out for you to see!"

  Helian Wei Wei slowly turned her gaze toward her. "Go to the back of the line."

  With just a glance, the aunty froze at her spot because there was no warmth at all in her eyes.

  "If anyone refuses to line up again, never buy their seafood." Helian Wei Wei said to the steward in a low voice.

  The steward took a glance at Aunty Zhang and lowered his eyes respectfully, "Yes."

  Aunty Zhang was used to being unreasonable. Now that she was scolded in front of the crowd by Helian Wei Wei, her cheeks grew red and hot. She really wanted to find a hole in the ground and stay inside.