Journey to the West: Starting by taking Sun Wukong as my disciple!-Chapter 260: So Impolite?
Having finished talking about one dish, Sun Wukong pointed to the next one and inquired, "The pork dish you ordered today is this one, isn’t it?"
Nuwa nodded gently, "Hmm."
Sun Wukong rolled up his sleeves and with a slap of his hands on the table, he adopted a serious demeanor, very much like a schoolteacher.
"Then I must explain it properly to you. This red-braised pork can certainly be considered a unique skill in my master’s culinary repertoire. Despite the abundance of fat on the surface, when you eat it, it’s rich but not greasy; instead, it carries a hint of sweetness."
"Alright!" Sun Wukong smacked his lips, feeling a bit thirsty from talking too much in his excitement.
After all, he had boundless enthusiasm when it came to introducing and praising his master’s dishes.
"I’ve described everything!"
"Isn’t there still one more dish?" Nuwa pointed lightly to the last one, her interest piqued. How could it be over just like that!
Sun Wukong glanced over and then shook his head.
"That’s a new dish my master is preparing to launch, I can’t talk about it!"
A new dish, could it be the one Xuan Feng had mentioned to her earlier?
Nuwa inwardly nodded, her gaze landing on the name of Sun Wukong’s so-called new dish.
Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, Nuwa’s eyebrows rose with intrigue. What an interesting name! I wonder what expression those from Buddhism would have if they knew this name?
Would that group of sanctimonious monks be fuming with rage?
And the illustration is excessively lavish, isn’t it!
As Nuwa looked at the illustration for Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, she was a bit taken aback. The broth was refined, and the soup was rich, an unspoken delight!
But that was secondary. The variety of ingredients floating on the surface of the soup was even more enticing to the mind and spirit.
With just one glance, Nuwa knew her own thoughts; she wanted to eat it!
"So, when does your master, Shopkeeper Chen, plan to start selling this Buddha Jumps Over the Wall?" she couldn’t resist asking.
How much longer?
Sun Wukong’s eyes darted as he remembered his master saying that Buddha Jumps Over the Wall would be released during the Buddhist Dharma Feast.
Considering the time, it should be...
"Probably in a little over ten days!" Sun Wukong replied.
Upon hearing this, Nuwa’s brows furrowed, showing no sign of happiness.
"I have to wait that long?"
Her voice carried an edge of questioning, her desire to taste the new dish right away evident.
"That’s my master’s rule," Sun Wukong said, spreading his hands helplessly, as it was not his decision to make.
Looking at Nuwa’s displeased expression, Sun Wukong scratched his head, somewhat in a dilemma. It was not that he was afraid.
This goddess might be a saint with boundless mana, but his master wasn’t a pushover either!
Nuwa couldn’t just rough him up without good reason, especially as she was a customer who had spent money at his master’s establishment.
The master once told him that one must be warm and welcoming to guests, especially those who have spent money. This goddess was so lavish with her orders, clearly a VIP, and shouldn’t be slighted.
Glancing at the menu on the table, an idea struck Sun Wukong, and he said cheerfully, "I see it’s your first time trying the dishes at Chaos Residence; each and every dish we launch here has its unique flavor.
You only need to try one dish a day, and by the time you’ve had a round, wouldn’t it be just in time for the new dish to be released?"
Nuwa pondered for a moment before giving the idea thoughtful consideration. It did seem reasonable!
Each and every dish, as long as she hadn’t tried it, she wanted to; even the dishes she had already eaten were memorable.
Nodding her head, Nuwa agreed with Sun Wukong’s suggestion.
However, in her heart, the anticipation for Buddha Jumps Over the Wall never ceased.
Phew, Sun Wukong heaved a sigh of relief; he had somehow bluffed his way through.
Picking up the menu, Nuwa casually flipped to the last page, and then, a hint of surprise flashed through her eyes as she asked in a soft voice, "Do you have any other drinks here besides Peach Blossom Brew?"
"Of course!" Sun Wukong nodded enthusiastically.
Their Chaos Residence had grown to no small scale; how could they possibly have only that much?
With a gentle touch of her jade finger, Nuwa asked curiously, "Are this Flat Peach Juice and Fresh-Pressed Flat Peach any good?"
Hearing Nuwa’s words, Xuan Feng was somewhat surprised; she hadn’t expected the Goddess to have noticed it!
Back in the Chaos Residence, she had intended to inquire about it, but then Sun Wukong’s matters intervened.
"It’s not about whether it’s good or not!"
Sun Wukong wore a mysterious expression as he deliberately paused, then exaggeratedly exclaimed, "It’s extraordinarily delicious, indescribably so, especially the Flat Peach Juice!"
Sun Wukong gestured wildly with his hands and feet, for this was his most favorite beverage!
Although both the Peach Blossom Brew and Fresh-Pressed Flat Peach were nice, they still couldn’t match the directness of Flat Peach Soda—it was just so refreshing!
One sip made him feel thoroughly exhilarated, as every pore in his body shone with confidence.
"I guarantee that just one sip is enough to make you forget everything else," Sun Wukong said, extending a finger and looking utterly convinced.
Nuwa’s delicate brow arched. Interest shone in her previously indifferent eyes, bringing her face to life and making it look much livelier.
With a voice tinged with suppressed excitement, she asked, "Are you sure?"
"Absolutely!" Sun Wukong nodded. "Am I ever unreliable in what I say or do?"
Xuan Feng couldn’t help but roll her eyes. Anyone with a bit of sensibility would know not to speak to the Goddess in such a manner, but thankfully, the Goddess seemed to be in a good mood today and didn’t take offense.
Otherwise, this monkey wouldn’t live long enough even if he had ten lives.
Looking at Nuwa, who showed a hint of yearning on her face, Sun Wukong scratched his head and hesitated for a moment before fishing out something that looked like a cup.
"I’ve kept a cup of Flat Peach Juice here, taken from the Chaos Residence. Would you like to taste it?" Sun Wukong ventured tentatively.
He had purchased it the previous evening, intending to save it for when he returned to the Heavenly Court.
After all, he was a significant patron, and as a good disciple to his master, he naturally wanted to be attentive!
Moreover, this Goddess was his ideal choice for a future master’s wife in his mind.
However, Sun Wukong’s hand still gripped it tightly, ready to retract it immediately if Nuwa refused.
But Sun Wukong was destined to be disappointed. He had underestimated the allure of Chaos Residence’s offerings to Nuwa at that moment.
"Thank you, I will," Nuwa replied with a slight smile, accepting the cup from Sun Wukong without any hesitation.
Xuan Feng was rather astonished; the Goddess actually expressed thanks, which was utterly bewildering!
Having followed and served the Goddess for many years, Xuan Feng had never once heard those words from her!
She couldn’t help feeling a bit jealous inside.
This darn monkey actually earned the Goddess’s gratitude just for a cup of water—it was infuriating!
As for Sun Wukong, his mood was not so joyous either. He swore he had just wanted to make a token gesture, hoping for even the tiniest bit of reluctance from her.
He could’ve used the opportunity to keep the Flat Peach Soda for himself. But now, she didn’t even seem a bit courteous...
Nuwa didn’t care about that, though; she always did things as she pleased, holding the cup in one hand.
Nuwa was a little taken aback; unexpectedly, it was cold. She looked down at the so-called Flat Peach Juice in the cup, which was peach-colored and bubbling with effervescence.
Nuwa’s delicate brow raised; this thing didn’t look like water, more like poison. However, Flat Peach Juice didn’t naturally look like this; it had become like this after being processed by Chen Nuo.
Nuwa wasn’t hung up on whether this drink was safe or not. She felt that with the monkey’s confidence, he wouldn’t deceive her, especially since it was a Chaos Residence product.
