259: Unknown surprise gift pack

Current task progress: 50/50.

Congratulations, Host! You have successfully completed this week's stall task: Make at least fifty financial elites lose their composure on the spot due to delicious food!

Task Reward: An unknown surprise gift package has been sent to the system space; please check it later, Host!

The system's notification echoed crisply in his mind, with a lingering hint of cheerfulness.

Lu Chuan's stir-frying movements didn't pause at all, as if the task completion notification was just an irrelevant background sound.

Flames still danced at the bottom of the wok, the mystic crystal kitchen knife glowed with a deep, starry blue light, and grains of rice and egg liquid joyfully collided under precise control, emitting an enticing charred aroma.

After multiple tasks and battlefield baptisms, his state of mind would no longer be easily swayed by such matters.

Hmm, Regular Customers' matters don't count... "Next!"

His voice was as steady as ever, drawing everyone's attention back to the steaming deliciousness in the wok.

The line continued to inch forward.

The Regular Customers from Yinhua City held their respective delicacies with satisfaction, some sitting under umbrellas savoring them, others standing to the side wolfing them down, their faces beaming with pure happiness.

The elites from the Magic City, on the other hand, experienced unprecedented taste sensations and spiritual shock, while trying their best to maintain a dignified image, yet unable to resist sighing contentedly like the Regular Customers.

Time quietly slipped away amidst the aroma and clamor.

When the last portion of fried rice was sold out, Lu Chuan deftly turned off the stove and began to pack up the cooking station, a chorus of wails immediately erupted at the end of the line.

"Ah? It's gone?!"

"No way! I just got to the front!"

"Boss, is there really... nothing left at all? Even just plain rice is fine!"

Lu Chuan looked up and gave those disappointed gazes a slightly apologetic smile.

"Sorry, today's ingredients are all used up. Please come early tomorrow."

As soon as he said this, those who hadn't bought any immediately stomped their feet in frustration, while those who had bought some secretly rejoiced.

After bidding farewell to Lu Chuan, the Regular Customers from Yinhua City dispersed contentedly, exchanging tips on tasting different fried rice and making plans to return tomorrow.

Baba Le reluctantly ended the live broadcast, the camera's final shot being a side profile of Lu Chuan packing up his stall, the screen filled with comments like "Continue tomorrow," "Please buy for me," and "I'm dying of craving."

The financial elites also returned to the building one after another, though many walked slowly, savoring the extreme deliciousness lingering in their mouths, pondering how to cleverly slip away early tomorrow.

The plaza gradually returned to its usual order, but the lingering enticing aroma and the bustling scene from earlier were deeply etched in many people's minds.

Lu Chuan and his two companions packed up the stall and pushed the dining cart away.

Upon returning to their residence, He Jingrui voluntarily took on the task of cleaning the dining cart, while Ding Xinyang helped to tally today's turnover.

"A Chuan! We... exploded today! We really exploded! Especially that Supreme Seafood, it sold like crazy!"

Lu Chuan smiled, not surprised by this.

"It's all thanks to everyone's support. Calculate the costs and set aside the payment for Lin Wei's ingredients separately."

"Understood!"

Ding Xinyang nodded vigorously, full of energy.

Only then did Lu Chuan walk back to his bedroom, close the door, and with a slight thought, he called out.

"Ding dong! Your thoughtful Little Chef God is online! Have you been waiting a long time for your task reward? Open it and see!"

The system's voice immediately sounded, still in that lively and slightly smug tone.

"Open."

Lu Chuan silently chanted in his mind.

"Ta-da! Unknown surprise gift package successfully opened! Congratulations, Host, you have received: Special Recipe – 'Seven-Colored Exquisite Heart Fried Rice'! And accompanying core ingredients: One packet of 'Jade Marrow Rice' seeds (can be cyclically planted) and a matching miniature psionic planting box!"

Following the system's prompt, a stream of information poured into Lu Chuan's mind, which was the detailed recipe for the "Seven-Colored Exquisite Heart Fried Rice."

More than a recipe, it was a guide to creating a work of art.

Its core lay in the use of "Jade Marrow Rice."

This rice was no ordinary grain; according to the system's introduction, its grains were translucent like white jade, with a warm, marrow-like texture, carrying a hint of ethereal energy, and extremely demanding in terms of heat and moisture.

But once cooked properly, the rice grains would bloom with a soft, seven-colored glazed luster, and its taste was even more extraordinary, soft and glutinous with extreme resilience, perfectly absorbing and enhancing the flavors of the ingredients.

The ingredients for the fried rice were even more particular, requiring seven different colors, different attributes, and flavors that could perfectly blend, with intricate and delicate preparation methods. The final product demanded distinct rice grains, interweaving seven colors, with a subtle and understated aroma. Only upon tasting would a magnificent flavor burst forth like a tsunami, layered yet harmoniously unified.

Its effect was not merely to satisfy the palate, but also to bring a moment of peace and joy to the mind.

"Seven-Colored Exquisite Heart Fried Rice..."

Lu Chuan murmured to himself, an unusual light flickering in his eyes.

The difficulty of this recipe far exceeded any dish he had made before; it was another ultimate challenge to his culinary skills.

And the "Jade Marrow Rice" seeds and psionic planting box in the reward even solved the problem of the core ingredient's source.

"How about it? How about it? Isn't the Host very surprised? Very unexpected?"

The system asked, as if seeking praise.

"Indeed, a pleasant surprise."

Lu Chuan answered honestly.

"This recipe is very interesting, and this Jade Marrow Rice is even more magical."

"That's natural! Anything from this system is a high-quality product!"

The system said proudly.

"Host, keep up the good work! Plant the Jade Marrow Rice as soon as possible and make this fried rice; there will be unexpected surprises waiting for you!"

The system's voice gradually faded.

"Unexpected surprises?"

After muttering an interesting remark, Lu Chuan's mind was completely immersed in this newly acquired recipe.

He repeatedly deliberated over every detail, his fingers unconsciously miming the actions of tossing the wok and seasoning in the air.

It wasn't until Ding Xinyang knocked on the door from outside that he came back to his senses, his eyes still holding excitement and contemplation.

After dinner, Lu Chuan eagerly called upon the system to retrieve the so-called "miniature psionic planting box."

The box was not large, made entirely of an unknown metal, and looked very ordinary, but when Lu Chuan examined it thoroughly, he found that its interior was densely covered with incredibly precise and profound patterns, and there was a subtle tingling sensation when his fingers touched them.

According to the instructions, he carefully sowed the "Jade Marrow Rice" seeds into the special substrate inside the box, added clear water, then closed the lid, and activated a silver-white button on the side.

The planting box immediately hummed softly, and the patterns on its surface lit up with a gentle white light, looking full of technological flair.

"Next, it's time to wait."

Lu Chuan looked at the planting box, his heart filled with anticipation.