Chapter 19: These Plants Are So Unprofessional

"Owner, sorry to bother you again."

"Could I get a braised egg, egg fried rice, and cold boiled water set, please!"

As Yue Buqun finished speaking, he calmly pulled out gold leaves and found a seat.

Instantly, Yang Xue and Jianghe, standing nearby, grew grim-faced.

A plant—this is definitely a plant!

With his age, still playing at ancient style—he's clearly an old lecher.

He's definitely a plant hired by this shop owner!

In Yang Xue's mind, Yue Buqun was instantly labeled a plant!

A flash of shrewdness passed through Yang Xue's eyes.

Do you think such a petty trick can fool me?

You're acting as a plant, and you're not even professional.

These days, gold may circulate, but who actually uses gold leaves like that?

That's a clear flaw!

Yang Xue had already decided: Yue Buqun was definitely a plant sent to trick them into spending.

Yet as Yang Xue thought this, Jianghe beside her was studying Yue Buqun with keen interest.

Since Yue Buqun had just entered, he had noticed something.

Though elderly, Yue Buqun moved lightly, his breathing steady and noticeably slower than an ordinary person's.

He's clearly not an ordinary person!

Jianghe had his suspicions, but he said nothing.

If this man could keep Yang Xue occupied, letting him sneak a little rest, it would be worth it.

"Here you go again—yours!"

Seeing the familiar big fat sheep return, Su Mu quickly served up the egg fried rice, braised egg, and cold boiled water.

For a big fat sheep like Yue Buqun, Su Mu didn't hold back at all.

After all, his cooking had been trained by the system.

It was absolutely god-level chef quality.

If only the system had given him more dishes, he'd tearfully recommend a Manchu-Han Imperial Feast and fleece them all at once!

Cough, cough—not that, but to make them utterly awed by his cooking!

After placing Yue Buqun's order down, Su Mu glanced at Yang Xue and Jianghe, then ignored them.

These two didn't look like they could afford anything.

They'd been loitering here for ages without ordering a single thing!

Su Mu didn't want to waste such a golden opportunity—he simply ignored them.

Seeing Su Mu ignore her, Yang Xue actually laughed.

It's definitely a feigned indifference tactic!

First hire a plant, then deliberately ignore me.

That way, I'll get curious and end up ordering something!

Such a petty trick could never fool me!

Hmph, Yang Xue would never fall for it.

Yet as Yang Xue thought this, Zhang Sanfeng and Song Yuanqiao walked in through the shop door.

"Owner, sorry to bother you again—just like yesterday!"

Zhang Sanfeng glanced at Yang Xue and the others, nodded, then sat down.

Song Yuanqiao stepped up to Su Mu and handed over the meal payment.

"By the way, owner, could you please pack one braised egg for me?"

Su Mu, who had just stood up, paused slightly at Song Yuanqiao's request.

Pack one braised egg?

Are rich people playing such tricks these days?

Still, a customer's request must be honored—Su Mu complied.

He nodded to Song Yuanqiao and headed toward the kitchen.

Meanwhile, Yang Xue, who had been watching coldly, couldn't help laughing out loud.

Where did this owner hire his plants from?

They're so unprofessional!

Is this guy a first-time plant who doesn't even know his lines?

He wants to pack one braised egg?

Why not just pack a cup of cold boiled water to take home?

This is hilarious—it'll kill you laughing.

Yet as Yang Xue thought this, Abbot Xuan Ci and Monk Xuanji walked in, their bald heads gleaming.

But their expressions now carried a hint of worry.

"Owner, please bring two servings of egg fried rice, two braised eggs, two cups of cold boiled water, and one cup of cold boiled water to go!"

Abbot Xuan Ci, palms together, spoke toward Su Mu in the kitchen.

This time, he and Monk Xuanji couldn't finish everything themselves.

Back at Shaolin Temple, Xuan Nan and the others were waiting for them to prove the existence of the Immortal Realm.

He and Monk Xuanji pondered for a long time, but ultimately could not bear to give up the braised egg and egg fried rice.

With no other choice, they could only pack a cup of cold boiled water to take back and let their fellow monks taste it.

After Abbot Xuan Ci finished speaking, he turned around and saw Yang Xue staring at him with wide eyes.

Abbot Xuan Ci couldn't help but wonder: I am a monk—why are you staring at me like that?

I must make it clear beforehand—he has no interest in women!

Abbot Xuan Ci glanced at Yang Xue, then ignored her entirely, sitting down with Monk Xuanji.

Looking at Yue Buqun, Zhang Sanfeng, and the others across the way, Abbot Xuan Ci smiled and greeted them lightly.

They were all regulars here; naturally, they should maintain good relations.

For a moment, the entire food shop was left with only Yang Xue standing frozen in place.

What did she just say?

Was it a cup of cold boiled water?

This is utterly ridiculous!

Is the cost of being a shill this low these days?

Can anyone become one?

Even two monks have come here to swindle.

Arrogant! Too arrogant!

Yang Xue felt she could no longer tolerate it—she would go back soon and bring people to shut down this black shop.

Jianghe, however, was paying attention to Zhang Sanfeng, Abbot Xuan Ci, Monk Xuanji, and the others who had arrived.

The footsteps and breathing of these later arrivals were all nearly imperceptible!

This discovery sent a quiet chill through Jianghe.

At his current level of strength, he still could not achieve this!

Could there truly be something extraordinary here?

Unconsciously, Jianghe's mind conjured this thought.

Watching Yue Buqun and the others in silence, he saw that Yue Buqun, the first to arrive, had already begun eating.

First, he slowly swallowed the braised egg, then immersed himself in the egg fried rice, and finally savored the cold boiled water.

Every movement was utterly natural, with not a hint of pretense!

As if those three utterly ordinary dishes were the finest delicacies on earth!

This scene only deepened Jianghe's curiosity.

Meanwhile, Yang Xue had reached her limit.

These arriving shills had no shame left.

Eating a plain braised egg and egg fried rice was enough to make them swoon.

And then, drinking cold boiled water, they looked as if they were experiencing blissful liberation.

Your acting like this—without an Oscar, it's a waste.

Yet the more Yue Buqun and the others acted this way, the more Yang Xue wanted to shut down this black shop.

Yue Buqun, who had eaten first, slowly set down the cup of cold boiled water, stared at the empty cup, and absentmindedly licked his lips.

Just as he was about to rise and leave, he noticed Yang Xue and the other person beside him.

These two had been sitting here since the beginning without ordering anything—could they not afford it?

This thought flashed through his mind, and the next moment, Yue Buqun's eyes lit up.

The opportunity has come!