135: Delicious beggar's chicken

Hua Hanyao looked at Lin Kai in disbelief.

"Did you see that?"

Lin Kai swallowed, pointed at the still steaming beggar's chicken, and nodded blankly.

"I saw it, I saw it, both my eyes saw it!"

Hua Hanyao rubbed her eyes again, certain that she hadn't hallucinated just now.

...It was glowing just now!!!

The two looked at each other, their faces full of shock.

Didn't they say that only gourmet comics could have this kind of glowing special effect?

How come the three-dimensional world is starting this too!

Lin Kai and Hua Hanyao momentarily doubted their lives.

But this doubt was quickly cast aside by the temptation of the delicious food in front of them.

After cracking open the clay shell and unfolding the lotus leaves, the whole chicken's skin underneath was golden, oily, and glistening, as tempting as amber.

Then, the rich, fresh aroma of burnt earth mixed with lotus leaves permeated their nostrils; the smoky scent of earth intertwined with the grassy fragrance of lotus leaves, rushing straight to their brains.

The rich, meaty aroma of the chicken itself burst forth, mixed with the complex scent of marinades and the ingredients stuffed inside its belly, creating a long-lasting, rich fragrance.

Wave after wave, it stirred the cravings in their stomachs, making them swallow repeatedly.

If not for their last shred of decorum, they would have been drooling profusely by now.

"Never mind, it'll get cold if we don't eat it now!"

Lin Kai struggled to wipe his drool, met Hua Hanyao's gaze, and could no longer resist, reaching out to tear at the chicken meat.

The moment his fingertip touched the chicken, an astonishing sensation, like an electric shock, spread throughout his body.

The beggar's chicken's skin, made crispy by roasting and oil penetration, felt like pressing on an oiled paper umbrella when lightly touched; it had resilience yet could be effortlessly penetrated.

Crunch—

Before Lin Kai could react, his fingertip had already pierced the skin and sunk into the chicken, producing a sound like bamboo shoots breaking through the earth.

With a slight exertion of force, he found the meat inside to be incredibly tender, easily coming off the bone with a gentle pull, followed by an oozing of rich oil that made the chicken even more vibrant.

"It smells so good!"

Hua Hanyao took the large chicken drumstick Lin Kai handed her, inhaled its scent with a look of intoxication, then bit into the fattest part of the thigh meat.

Upon first taste, the savory flavor instantly awakened her taste buds.

The crispy chicken skin and tender chicken meat fully exemplified the term "crispy on the outside, tender on the inside" at this moment.

No strenuous chewing was needed; with just a gentle press of the tongue, the chicken fibers separated completely, releasing the hot, juicy flavors locked within.

The joy of eating meat in large bites became both direct and satisfying at this moment.

At the same time, the delicious meaty flavor danced on her tongue.

The secret seasoning gave the chicken its base flavor, with the delicious juices and the spicy aroma of the spices complementing each other.

Ingredients like mushrooms, ham, and shrimp, pre-stuffed into the belly and roasted at high temperatures, added further umami and layers of flavor.

Coupled with the lingering freshness of the lotus leaf in the aftertaste, the overall taste was multi-layered, combining richness with refreshing notes.

"Wuwuwuwu! This is too delicious!"

Hua Hanyao groaned happily, not forgetting to cover her mouth to prevent the rich juices from overflowing.

As for Lin Kai, after taking his first bite of chicken, he froze for a second, then let out a scream that reached his very soul.

"How can it be this delicious!!!!!!!!"

This sudden scream made Hua Hanyao, who was across from him looking utterly intoxicated, tremble violently.

It also startled Lu Chuan and He Jingrui, who were watching a show not far away.

"What's going on?"

"Customer, are you feeling unwell?"

Lin Kai's old face flushed as he faced the three people's surprised and questioning gazes.

He quickly waved his hands to say he was fine, then hunched down and continued eating.

Hua Hanyao snorted lightly, then began delicately tearing apart every strand of meat from the chicken drumstick.

After four minutes, she finally ate the last bit of meat clinging to the chicken bone.

Then she looked up at the beggar's chicken on the table.

She saw Lin Kai, at that moment, devouring the entire chicken, stuffing himself.

His mouth was slick with oil, and his eyes were glowing green.

Hua Hanyao was stunned.

Was this wild-eating man in front of her really her boyfriend, who was usually so conscious of his image?

Wait!

Hua Hanyao's expression suddenly changed.

Such a large beggar's chicken!

How did it become just a carcass after a few minutes of not watching?!

"Damn you, Lin Kai, give me back my beggar's chicken!!!"