Chapter 163

Chen Nuo nodded, stood up, and leisurely walked toward the back kitchen.

"Master, what did the little phoenix order this time?" Sun Wukong had already finished washing the bowls, and seeing Chen Nuo approach, he asked curiously.

"One bowl of peach blossom porridge, one plate of braised pork, and twelve jars of peach blossom brew!"

"Twelve jars!" Sun Wukong exclaimed.

"We go through more than ten jars a day—I don't even know how long our Chaos Residence's stock will last!" Sun Wukong sighed.

With Xuan Feng's spending habits, she's almost catching up to when he first started making peach blossom brew and went on a big shopping spree—what kind of nonsense is this?

Hearing that, Chen Nuo nodded thoughtfully. This is indeed a problem. At this consumption rate, the output of Chaos Residence simply cannot sustain for long.

Moreover, seeing Xuan Feng's aggressive daily eating habits, I doubt she'll stop coming anytime soon.

"From now on, let's limit the peach blossom brew. Starting tomorrow, each purchase can only be five small jars. As for the large jars, since they don't sell well, we'll discontinue them." Chen Nuo made the decision after a moment's thought.

Sun Wukong grinned and flattered: "Master, wise decision."

He didn't care whether the decision was good or bad; as long as it was what the master said, it was good—just one word, good!

Chen Nuo rolled his eyes: "Just you being slippery."

Although he's followed him for ten years, Sun Wukong's character has clearly improved, but this monkey's sharp and clever nature hasn't changed at all.

Shaking his head helplessly, Chen Nuo began preparing the dishes.

"Wukong, bring me the prepared pork chunks."

"Yes, Master!"

Xuan Feng found a seat and sat down, ready to eat as soon as the food arrived. Although her stomach was growling, her heart wasn't exactly happy.

Taking the monkey to Wahuang Palace was an order from the mistress. If not completed, she might still be reprimanded. If it were another matter, it wouldn't be so bad, but if she's forbidden from going to Chaos Residence in the future, she'd cry herself to death!

No way!

Xuan Feng steeled herself. Today, no matter what method she uses, she must get this monkey to follow her on a trip.

Of course, she must do it without provoking Chen Nuo, the shopkeeper.

Bored from waiting, Xuan Feng couldn't help flipping open the menu again. The beautiful images gave her a strong visual enjoyment.

Unable to resist, she swallowed her saliva. Xuan Feng sighed inwardly—sooner or later, she will eat every dish at Chaos Residence.

No, not enough. She wants to keep eating forever!

She flipped through until the last page, which she hadn't turned over yet.

"Huh!" Xuan Feng let out a soft cry.

The back of the last page actually had something on it—she hadn't noticed before!

"Beverage category." Looking at the words above, Xuan Feng nodded. It must be talking about peach blossom brew!

Xuan Feng continued looking downward, and as she did, a flash of surprise crossed her eyes—there were still words!

"Peach juice... freshly squeezed peach juice..."

After a while, Sun Wukong walked out carrying the packaged peach blossom porridge and braised pork.

"Here, this is what you wanted!" Sun Wukong said cheerfully, casually placing the two dishes in front of Xuan Feng's table.

Sun Wukong pointed to the larger one: "This is the braised pork chop."

"That one is the peach blossom porridge." Having just said that, Sun Wukong pointed to the smaller one.

"Why is the peach blossom porridge so small?"

"Peach blossom porridge is a staple food, so if you order it, you naturally won't get rice." Sun Wukong gloated as he explained.

"Ah?"

Xuan Feng wanted to cry but had no tears—she had acted too hastily. Now she'd be at a loss!

She rolled her eyes and smirked at Chen Nuo: "Shopkeeper Chen, can I get an extra serving of rice?"

You can't spend the same money and end up losing out!

"Yes." Chen Nuo nodded lightly.

Xuan Feng's face lit up with joy, and she hurriedly said: "Then hurry up and add it! Shopkeeper Chen!"

"Sure, one serving of rice costs one-tenth of the meal price.

"

Chen Nuo wore a smile. "Eh," Xuan Feng was completely stunned—still have to pay, and it's so expensive!!!

One serving of rice costs one-tenth of the meal price, so ten servings would equal the price of a dish or a jar of peach blossom brew.

Her face darkened: "I guess I'll just not have it then."

Although the shopkeeper's white rice is delicious, no matter how good it is, it's still just a bowl of rice. Free would be fine, but charging this much? She really finds it hard to accept.

"Sigh, if you're spending the same amount of money, buying dishes comes with rice, but if you buy staple food, you at least need some side dishes." She lowered her head and couldn't help muttering softly.

However, her voice was still clearly audible and reached Chen Nuo's ears.

Furrowing his brow, Chen Nuo nodded.

"What you said makes sense."

In my past life, when I ran a restaurant, ordering staple food usually came with a small side dish—like pickled vegetables or dried radish.

Although the amount is small and not worth much, it still adds flavor to the meal and shows the shopkeeper's sincerity.

He lightly tapped the counter a few times and said gently: "But Chaos Residence hasn't prepared this yet. Let's wait a few days—I'll add it then."

He had never run a shop before, lacked experience, and listening to good advice appropriately would help Chaos Residence develop. Get it right, make it thoughtful—wouldn't everyone come to spend then?

"When it's ready, I'll make up for this time." Chen Nuo promised.

"Thank you, Shopkeeper Chen!" Xuan Feng nodded with a smile, though inwardly she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, Shopkeeper Chen didn't hold her earlier words against her—she really was just speaking casually.

"Wukong, bring me the twelve jars of peach blossom brew." Chen Nuo instructed.

Sun Wukong grinned: "Got it, Master."

Three steps in two, Sun Wukong bounced over to the counter, stepped on the chair by the counter, and took the Peach Blossom Brew from the wine cabinet.

Twelve jars of Peach Blossom Brew, magically lifted, were all placed on the table in front of Xuan Feng.

"You can also drink more today!" Sun Wukong said casually.

Xuan Feng was left somewhat confused by Sun Wukong's actions.

"What do you mean, only drink today?" Xuan Feng asked.

"My master said starting tomorrow, Peach Blossom Brew will be purchase-limited, each person can only buy five jars per day!" Sun Wukong shook his head and swayed his body.

Xuan Feng gaped, somewhat shocked: "Why?!"

"Because supply cannot meet demand." Chen Nuo explained lightly.

"The production of Peach Blossom Brew at Chaos Residence is insufficient."

It's not that he can't supply Xuan Feng's demand, but rather he's considering the long term.

One Xuan Feng is still fine, but if more and more guests come in the future and we keep it unlimited, it will definitely not be enough.

Who knows, the restriction might become even stricter later, like only allowing one or two jars per person.

Ah?

Xuan Feng's face fell instantly, only five jars per day?

Sanniang needs me to bring ten jars a day, please don't, how can I fulfill my duty like this!

Xuan Feng let out a silent cry of despair, utterly unwilling, yet there was nothing she could do.

Shopkeeper Chen spoke, she had no choice but to obey, from now on she won't be able to drink freely!

Originally unlimited, Sanniang could buy enough and I could follow suit, but now even Sanniang's own demand isn't met, sigh!

Xuan Feng worried, could only take things step by step, after all this is Chaos Residence's rule, hoping Sanniang can understand!

Waved her hand, took the dishes and Peach Blossom Brew, bowed slightly to Chen Nuo: "Shopkeeper Chen, then I'll take my leave first!"

Having said that, Xuan Feng was about to leave.

Just as her front foot stepped out of Chaos Residence, Chen Nuo's voice came from behind, calm and lingering.

"You still haven't done one thing, have you?"

One thing?

Xuan Feng froze, then reacted instantly.

Right, she forgot the last thing Sanniang told her to do.