Chapter 258

Tai Bai Jin Xing's heart itched unbearably.

He wanted to get a good look at his neck, but his height simply couldn't compare to Haotian's towering stature.

By some strange twist of fate, he lightly stepped forward, and Tai Bai Jin Xing's whole body slowly floated up, drifting toward the menu.

In the next moment, he was just like Haotian.

A long time passed.

"Shopkeeper Chen, give me one of these."

Haotian finally picked out what he thought was the best.

Chen Nuo looked up at where Haotian was pointing, and it turned out to be braised pork.

Remembering he wasn't alone, Haotian turned around and planned to show the menu to Tai Bai Jin Xing again.

For Minister Hong Gu, he also receives special treatment; otherwise, he wouldn't have summoned Tai Bai.

But at first glance, Haotian didn't see Tai Bai—only two feet and the lower hem of a robe.

He followed the gaze upward.

Haotian's face was marked with black lines.

This guy Tai Bai actually dared to stand on his head.

Tai Bai Jin Xing also came to his senses, realizing what he had just done, and was instantly frightened, his heart pounding with fear, and he hurriedly descended.

On his aged face, he forced a smile and said: "Jade Lord, I just couldn't help myself earlier—I was too curious about Shopkeeper Chen's thing."

Haotian gave a symbolic cold snort, didn't pursue it further—after all, he had deducted Tai Bai's salary, and even Yaochi couldn't stop him!

"No need to make things difficult for him."

Chen Nuo spoke lightly.

Regarding this kind old man Tai Bai Jin Xing, his impression wasn't bad—at least in his past life, reading the original work, he found him quite entertaining.

"Alright."

Haotian's expression instantly shifted from overcast to clear, and Shopkeeper Chen's words needed to be reconsidered.

"Hurry up and thank Shopkeeper Chen? If there's a next time, I won't let you off."

Haotian stood tall and imposing—though he wasn't punished, the verbal warning couldn't be skipped.

"Thank you, Shopkeeper Chen!"

"Thank you, Jade Lord!"

Tai Bai Jin Xing wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

With utmost sincerity, he bowed to Chen Nuo, and if it weren't for Shopkeeper Chen's words, he would surely face disaster upon returning.

Chen Nuo handed the menu, which Haotian had already marked, to Tai Bai Jin Xing and said: "Take a look—what would you like?"

Tai Bai Jin Xing stared blankly; he had originally intended to just honestly look, but he never expected Shopkeeper Chen to actually let him order.

After glancing anxiously at Haotian and seeing him also nod, he finally relaxed.

Earlier, he had watched together with His Majesty, and had long since already decided on his desired dish in his heart.

"Then please trouble Shopkeeper Chen to prepare one portion of this for me."

Tai Bai Jin Xing, filled with excitement, reached out and pointed.

Roasted lamb leg, drawn so large, eating it would surely be most satisfying.

"Pay first—rules should be clear to everyone, right?"

Chen Nuo took back the menu and said.

Logically, since Yaochi has visited once, it's impossible they wouldn't have mentioned it.

Haotian nodded: "Understood."

Meanwhile, Tai Bai Jin Xing wore a clueless expression—rules, what rules? Chen Nuo nodded, then pushed the crystal ball forward with both hands.

But Haotian didn't immediately place his hand on it, gave a dry laugh, and with a hint of flattery in his eyes said: "Shopkeeper Chen, could you give me one of those 'Top Lot' things?"

"Top Lot?" Chen Nuo's eyes showed surprise—what does that mean? Seeing Chen Nuo give no reaction, Haotian grew anxious and spoke again: "Just the one you gave Yaochi—what's that, the Crown Card, with 'Top Lot' written on it."

Sigh, he thought it was something else—Chen Nuo was a bit speechless, never imagining his casual scribble would make Haotian so fixated on it.

"That's not easy to obtain."

Chen Nuo gave a vague, dismissive glance.

"This is only for those who have made great contributions to Chaos Residence—like Yaochi, who got this Crown VIP Supreme Membership Card because they provided peaches as raw materials for my shop."

"Provided flat peaches?!"

Tai Bai Jin Xing held his breath—what situation is this? Eating his meal, and suddenly flat peaches are dragged in!

Tai Bai Jin Xing looked utterly bewildered, unable to make heads or tails of it.

Great contribution—Haotian nodded.

Yaochi's supply of flat peaches truly counts as a great contribution.

But Haotian furrowed his brow, then looked troubled—he also didn't know what kind of contribution he could make!

Crown VIP Supreme Membership Card—just hearing that sounds incredibly imposing!

Haotian sighed inwardly, his desire to get the card growing stronger.

After all, I'm also the Jade Emperor—how could I lack such a symbol of status? He awkwardly rubbed his hands, then gave a shy smile.

"Shopkeeper Chen, what do you say—what else are you lacking here?"

"I, uh, I'll bring it to you."

After thinking about where Chaos Residence is located, Haotian had a sudden insight—this place is deep in the mountains,

and just the food supply alone is a problem.

"How about this, Shopkeeper Chen—I'll provide Chaos Residence with various ingredients, and you give me a membership card in return?"

Haotian now has an obsession with that card, after all, Yaochi has been using it to show off her superiority over him all day!

He's furious, and the benefits and discounts are so great, he's dying of envy.

Even though he hasn't eaten a single dish made by Chen Nuo's counter yet, he has long had no doubts in his heart.

After all, there's the Monkey, and Yaochi has strongly endorsed it after already kissing him once.

Not to mention anything else, just the fact that he guessed his identity upon arrival, and still maintained that calm demeanor day after day, is enough to earn his trust.

"No need"

Chen Nuo answered very succinctly.

He didn't even leave time for consideration—his ingredients are inexhaustible, not to mention, just saying that flour alone could pile up to fill a mountain!

Other ingredients are also fully stocked in astonishing quantities; he can't just let them sit idle, and as for cooperative ingredient suppliers, he'll have to wait until Chaos Residence becomes wildly popular and supply can't meet demand before considering it.

"Don't," Haotian cried out in his heart, he just wants to get the card!

"I don't need anything, so how am I supposed to get this card? Without it, wouldn't I have to keep being shown off by Yaochi? Good heavens!"

Thinking back, Haotian felt utterly awful—he's the Jade Emperor, how could he endure this anger every day? Seeing Haotian suddenly slump, Chen Nuo's mouth twitched, and he said helplessly: "Actually, there's another way to get a membership card."

"What?"

Haotian instantly regained his spirit.

"Top up continuously ten times for membership, and you can get a VIP membership card."

"Ten times?" Haotian blinked, then hurriedly asked: "What benefits does that card have?"

"Ten meals, and you can get one consumption waived."

"How does that compare to Yaochi's Crown VIP Supreme Membership Card?"

Haotian didn't think much, blurted out.

Chen Nuo's face was full of black lines—just hearing the names, VIP card and Crown VIP Supreme Membership Card, one should know the difference!

"You get one free meal after ten top-ups, she gets to eat free every time—this difference doesn't need me to elaborate further, does it?"

Chen Nuo said lightly.

Not to mention Yaochi's additional privilege of free Pántáo Series dishes—there's simply no comparison.

"Ah?"

Haotian's face showed disappointment; he thought this membership card would be awesome, but after comparing, it's nothing.

"So there's really no other card then?"

Haotian still felt unwilling.

Chen Nuo shook his head, his words brief and ruthless.

"No, currently Yaochi's is the only one; others who have memberships only have this most basic one."

Chen Nuo explained in a sentence.

Haotian stared blankly, others? "Who all got it?"

Haotian asked curiously.

Could it be many people have come here? Chen Nuo shook his head: "No comment."

User information, Chaos Residence should also provide protection.

A flicker of impatience crossed his face: "Are you getting it or not?"