Chapter 612: A Blessing in Disguise

When the police officer went in to search, Luo Quan followed behind, and also asked the photography team to follow and shoot.

Don't have the heart to harm others, but don't have the heart to guard against others.

If these police officers came to frame her, the surveillance on the kitchen ceiling and the photographer's full-process follow-up shooting could at least make it difficult for them to start.

If it's just a routine inspection, this can also be edited into the variety show.

"Officer, I am a serious restaurant here, and I definitely haven't added any prohibited items." Luo Quan followed Sergeant Dirk and explained.

Seeing several drug-sniffing dogs enter the kitchen, she thought that today's business probably couldn't be done.

Sergeant Dirk said with a cold face: "Some diners complained that after eating the food in your shop, they tossed and turned at night, and had a strong desire to eat it again. They suspected that your shop added drugs that can make people addicted, so they reported it to the police.

After we questioned some other diners, we found that they also had similar states, wanting to eat again after eating, so we felt it was suspicious and came over to check."

After listening to the explanation, Luo Quan was speechless. She would encounter this kind of unprovoked disaster just because the food was cooked too well.

"Boss, there is a situation here!" A police officer in charge of managing drug-sniffing dogs suddenly shouted.

A drug-sniffing dog at his feet suddenly stood up, lay on the table, and shouted at a plate, looking quite excited.

According to experience, this is a problem checked by the drug-sniffing dog, indicating that there is a high probability of prohibited items inside.

Sergeant Dirk stepped forward and pressed the lid on it, turned his head and asked Luo Quan: "What is this loaded with?!"

"The dish prepared for the guests at table 3." Luo Quan looked innocent.

Sergeant Dirk lifted the lid, and a strange fragrance rushed to his face. Inside were nine brown-red meat balls, and thick bright red soup was poured around the meat balls, making people unable to help swallowing saliva.

At the same time, the drug-sniffing dog beside Sergeant Dirk suddenly jumped up, snatched a meat ball, and ran away.

After eating it in two or three bites, it ran to Luo Quan's feet, rubbed her ankle with its head, and then squatted down, panting and barking twice, its tail swinging left and right like a broom, looking very happy.

"This is the Braised Lion's Head I made. It seems it's too fragrant, making this dog want to eat it too." Luo Quan bent down and touched the dog's head, and the latter made a submissive whimper.

It is said that drug-sniffing dogs are very smart and very human. Now it seems that it is really the case.

However, this plate of Braised Lion's Head worth 150 US dollars was ruined.

"Boss, we have checked, they are all normal spices, there is nothing suspicious, do we need to take samples back for testing?" At this time, his subordinate walked over and said to Sergeant Dirk.

Sergeant Dirk was also embarrassed at this time. Not only did he find nothing, but he also ruined someone's dish. Although the police station reimbursed it, he felt bad on his face in the end.

Come to think of it, he is also a fan of Luo Quan. However, as a police officer, he still separates public and private, so he has always kept a straight face when performing official duties.

But now that it is proven that she is innocent, it is too ridiculous to ask for an autograph again.

Hesitating for a while, Sergeant Dirk sighed and waved his hand: "Withdraw the team!"

The police came fast and went fast. Luo Quan poured out the Braised Lion's Head that had been touched by the dog and hurriedly made another plate.

However, after Cindy served it, she knew that the guests at table 3 had already refunded and left.

Not only him, most of the guests who were dining and waiting for dishes in the shop had left, only a fat uncle with red and white skin was still eating Braised Elbow and Braised Pork.

The guests saw such a big battle of these police officers, fearing that there would really be a fight in the kitchen, and left in a hurry.

After all, since the opening, fans who should come have come, and those who can continue to dine here are rich people. This kind of person is usually more cherish life, and naturally hide as far as possible when encountering this kind of situation.

And that fat uncle is a bloody redneck from Texas. This trip to New York is intended to organize a protest against a certain preferential treatment bill for black people in Texas.

The reason for not protesting in Texas is mainly because New York is prosperous, there are many media, and the voice issued can receive greater attention.

However, the leader organizing the protest said that the plan had changed temporarily, so the protest was canceled.

This uncle wandered around the street, and then entered Luo Quan's shop and ordered two hard dishes.

"If these police officers were in our Texas, they would dare to search without evidence. What greets them is definitely Remington and revolver!" After listening to Luo Quan's explanation of the cause of the incident, the uncle pointed out the country quite domineeringly.

Luo Quan smiled and asked the clerk to eat that plate of Braised Lion's Head.

Anyway, it was made with painstaking effort, so it can't be wasted.

In addition, Luo Quan was also rejoicing in her heart. Fortunately, they didn't come to raid when she was making Buddha Jumps Over the Wall. If the dog drank a mouthful of soup, she would really vomit blood.

After entertaining the Texas uncle, Luo Quan settled the wages for the employees and simply closed the shop and went home.

At the same time, the news of "Luo Quan Restaurant raided by drug police" hit the hot search.

First of all, such a title simply shocked fans and melon-eating masses.

They couldn't imagine that Luo Quan would be connected with this kind of thing.

But after clicking in to see the content, they found that it was a false alarm, and the police didn't check anything.

And the cause of the incident was just because some diners were thinking about it after using the meal, thinking they were drugged, so they made such an overreaction.

This makes people a bit ridiculous.

But thinking back, Luo Quan's cooking skills are really good. The dishes she made can achieve such an effect. The nickname of Chinese God of Cookery is really not a cover.

Originally an unprovoked disaster, it became a proof of cooking skills under the publicity of the media, and Luo Quan can be considered a blessing in disguise.

And people on the internet expressed that they wanted to experience on the spot how delicious the food she made was, but found that the shop was closed, which made everyone quite disappointed.

Luo Quan quickly posted a dynamic:

"Cooking food well is a time-consuming and laborious thing. I usually only cook for friends and relatives, and the frequency is not frequent. Opening a shop is mainly for variety shows. Now the shooting of the variety show is coming to an end, and my journey of cooking for everyone is also coming to an end.

Luo Quan Restaurant will continue to open, but it will transform into a Western restaurant.

In a few days, I will hire several Michelin chefs and take out a Wellington steak I specially made as the signature dish of this restaurant.

If you are interested, you can also go and taste it. The price will definitely not be as ridiculous as before."

As soon as this dynamic came out, the fans didn't have any reaction, just asking her to rest well.

But many guests who had eaten her food had their mentality exploded. They only knew that Luo Quan would not operate for a long time, but who knew it would end so soon.

What's more fatal is that they don't know when the next business will be.

"Luo Quan, how can I live without your stir-fried twice-cooked pork? (Crying)"

"I just found out that I'm addicted, and then you tell me you're not doing it?" 【

"Just thinking that I won't be able to eat your cooking in the future gives me unbearable withdrawal symptoms."

"I've already started foaming at the mouth."

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The comment section was filled with wails; the diners were prepared to use their own miserable states to soften Luo Quan's heart and make her stay.

However, once Luo Quan has made a decision, it is rarely changed.

Not to mention that she has many important matters to attend to later, so spending all her time at the restaurant definitely won't work.

"Three mornings from now, the restaurant will prepare a pot of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall for everyone to taste for free. Quantities are limited, first come, first served."

This isn't because Luo Quan is soft-hearted; it's mainly because the final episode of the variety show was indeed planned to feature Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, so it was something that had to be made anyway.

But in the eyes of the fans and diners, this was Luo Quan's final tenderness toward them, and they were truly moved beyond words.

Besides them, major media outlets in New York also began to focus on this Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, which is hailed as the number one delicacy in the world.

Making it once costs five million US dollars. Even in New York, where it's said that the wealthy are everywhere and the super-rich are as common as dogs, not a single person has tasted the flavor of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall yet.

If this were in a Wu Xia novel, a grand tasting assembly for all the heroes would surely be held three days later, inviting all the world's brave souls to come and taste this divine delicacy.

But in the real world, there certainly aren't that many formalities. Besides, Luo Quan doesn't need to issue any hero invitations, because media reporters and internet celebrities will come uninvited.

Although Luo Quan rarely engages in marketing, with her current traffic, every move she makes possesses an incredibly strong marketing effect.

After the post about "Free Buddha Jumps Over the Wall" was released, it immediately dominated Twitter, and many celebrities expressed that they would come to taste what exactly is so magical about this dish.

Looking at this momentum, the star power at Luo Quan Restaurant three days from now will likely rival that of the Oscars ceremony.

Chasing trends is something everyone does to each other, and Luo Quan won't refuse it; she's just worried that there might not be enough bowls to go around.

As for the large pot used to cook the Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, it is an enlarged version of the Magic Copper Sacred Vessel she redeemed from the mall. One pot is worth three of the previous ones; the rim of the pot is 1.5 meters off the ground, the pot itself weighs over forty catties, and it has a volume exceeding two cubic meters. She will even need a ladder to scoop the soup later.

Fortunately, when Luo Quan customized the stove, she had the foresight to order the largest size; otherwise, such a large pot really wouldn't have fit.

As for the cooking steps, there isn't much difference from before, other than using larger quantities and more ingredients. As long as the heat distribution and temperature are controlled well, the taste remains the same.

Luo Quan has made this dish twice before.

Every time she finished making it, it left her "severely drained," but her health wasn't as good back then, so she would be extremely exhausted afterward.

Now, her body is much stronger than it was a year ago, so pulling an all-nighter is no problem.

Plus, with the stove's flame being stable, she doesn't need to watch it every single second, so sleep can still be guaranteed.

Three days passed quickly, and on the morning of the agreed-upon day, the area outside Luo Quan Restaurant was packed with people.

The New York Police Department knew in advance that this situation would occur, so to maintain order, they sent many officers to stand guard.

Media reporters arrived the earliest; the fans weren't even as proactive as them.

Luo Quan, having finished the preparation, accepted some interviews at the shop entrance:

"The Buddha Jumps Over the Wall has finished cooking. In a little while, we can start serving it for everyone to taste."

"Luo Quan, is this Buddha Jumps Over the Wall of yours a secret recipe? Are there any special aspects to it?" A reporter asked a question regarding the dish.

Luo Quan explained: "It's not really a secret craft; anyone can make it. I've already posted the recipe on Twitter. It doesn't use rare ingredients like caviar, foie gras, or truffles. You can basically gather everything for two thousand yuan."

"But the taste of the finished product must definitely be different, right?"

"That's something everyone will have to figure out for themselves." Luo Quan laughed, indicating that the ingredients and methods can be shared, but she can't help with the culinary skill.

During the conversation, three sturdy kitchen assistants carried out a massive pot. Inside was the Buddha Jumps Over the Wall. The pot itself plus the food weighed nearly two hundred catties. Although Zhou Zirong and the others are strong, they still carried it with extreme caution.

What's inside is the world's number one dish, worth five million US dollars; spilling even a little would be equivalent to a week's worth of their wages.

"Everyone, I won't chat much more. Enjoy my cooking in peace, and then think about how to praise me." Luo Quan said with a smile, sounding very arrogant.

However, Americans actually like this style; they think Luo Quan has quite a personality.

If the Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is truly delicious, they have no reason to smear it and will definitely praise it to the skies.

The pot was placed on the checkout counter, and Luo Quan climbed onto a small ladder to lift the lid.

The steam that rushed out was enough to intoxicate her; the taste of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall cooked in the Magic Copper Sacred Vessel is just different.

Moreover, her culinary skills have improved quite a bit since then, so the taste is likely another level higher. Hopefully, after eating this meal, those diners won't develop withdrawal symptoms because of it.

Revealing a mischievous smile, Luo Quan first used a short ladle to scoop two pieces of sea cucumber and a ladle of soup. This is the standard portion for everyone; everyone gets the same, no more and no less.

The first to taste it were the reporters who had been waiting outside the shop.

Before the Buddha Jumps Over the Wall was even brought over, they had already smelled a scent that made their feet almost float off the ground.

That wasn't just the aroma of food; it was God pulling at their souls.

After receiving the bowls, they took a trembling sip of the hot soup.

Subsequently, the muscle groups below their tailbones tightened instantly, and their entire spines began to twitch under the impact of a massive sense of satisfaction.

They had absolutely no idea that drinking a sip of soup could make a person feel this good.

Now they finally understood why those police officers came to search Luo Quan's shop. If you make a dish like this and say you didn't put anything else in it, who would believe you!

"What a pity, it's too little." A reporter finished it all in one breath and said, still wanting more.

He looked longingly into the shop and said in an almost pleading tone: "Can I have another bowl? Just one bowl?"

"Sorry, there are many guests to taste today, so it's limited to one per person." Luo Quan shook her head.

This angelic, beautiful face suddenly turned into that of a demon in the reporter's eyes: "God, save me!"