[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman":3,"chapter-marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-62":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Marvel: A Lazy-Ass Superman",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1721812,2198,"Chapter 62: Hometown Cooking","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-62",62,"\u003Cp>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For 20 advanced chapters, visit my Patreon:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it came to the chef's question, Henry ever the outsider naturally had no answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But embracing the philosophy of \"Since I'm here, I might as well make myself comfortable,\" he replied,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why worry? As long as people leave with full stomachs, you've done your job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And besides, haven't you already found the winning formula?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them glanced together at the freshly restocked donut stand, the salad bar, and the high-end coffee machine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The diligent working class of America really wasn't hard to please.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Try serving some molecular gastronomy or clam-and-mushroom consommé, and half the crowd would flip their trays.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truth was, these folks were wild boars who had no taste for fine bran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, looking at the barebones spread especially during off-peak hours when it got even more repetitive the big chef started to feel a twinge of guilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think I should change things up? What if the guy who hired me sees this and thinks I'm not putting in the effort?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if this gig is actually some sort of secret test?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry didn't sugarcoat it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even the finest food, if you lay it out buffet-style in huge trays for everyone to grab at, ends up feeling cheap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doesn't matter if the ingredients are top-shelf it'll still taste like plastic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chef rubbed his jaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what do you suggest?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truth be told, of everyone in the cast and crew, Henry was the only one who could hold a real conversation about food and wasn't just blowing smoke up the chef's ass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A real foodie could be spotted a mile away, and Chef could tell Henry wasn't just parroting Yelp reviews.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's why he valued his opinion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry thought aloud,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe... you could try something from your own hometown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I mean, all the rich folks have had their fill of French, Italian, and Spanish cuisine, right? Something new could really stand out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chef rolled his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hometown food? You mean you wanna see grilled bananas, banana stew, banana chips, banana salad, banana mash, and banana soup?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait why is it all bananas?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because bananas are a staple in my homeland just like rice in Asia or bread in Europe and America.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Want me to tell you more ways to cook bananas? 'Cause now that you mention it, I'm feeling inspired.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh God, please spare me. The look on your face is making me feel like I'm about to be drowned in bananas.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chef grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, if bananas aren't your thing, how about another traditional dish roast lion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned in, face full of mystery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry's eyes widened in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way. You guys roast lions? That's insane!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course. It's a classic recipe from my village. We send out three or four hunters to catch one lion \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hold up,\" Henry cut him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it's such a long-standing tradition, what weapons do you use?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just spears no guns. Guns ruin the taste.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait… you're telling me three or four guys with spears can take down a lion? That's some real hunter-level skill right there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chef puffed out his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's because once a lion is full, it's sluggish and less aggressive. That's when the last man finishes it off and brings it back to the village for roasting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry's jaw dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow. That's just... nuts. This dish isn't even about taste anymore it's practically legendary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the chef suddenly burst into a huge grin, revealing a brilliant set of pearly whites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah! Gotcha. Fooled you, didn't I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry threw up his hands in surrender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, Chef! You really got me. I actually believed you guys went lion-hunting like it was a backyard BBQ.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They bumped fists in a playful bro moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chef shrugged,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, maybe it's not all made up. I heard the story from my grandpa. And he said he heard it from his grandpa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But hey, you know how oral history works without a written record, who knows how much of it is just old men trying to impress their grandkids with made-up stories?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With that pure and dumb look of awe we all had as kids?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly! That look! You ever notice how wannabe movie stars also love it when people stare at them like that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like my elders they couldn't fool the adults, so they settled for tricking kids.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who knows,\" Henry chuckled, brushing the last crumbs off his tray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He polished off everything he'd grabbed, even draining a big cup of soda.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because this was a working film set, alcohol wasn't allowed in the dining area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imagine a bunch of drunk actors trying to shoot scenes producers would have a stroke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they joined in, they'd still blow up when they saw the budget report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Henry's ears perked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swiftly cleared his tray and utensils to the return station and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think I'd better check on the set. Sounds like they're about to start filming again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go on then,\" the chef waved him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew well enough that when filming called, nobody stuck around for chit-chat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Henry wasn't lying. Thanks to his Kryptonian-level super hearing, he could pick up on the assistant director gathering the extras and background actors for another round of scene rehearsal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On a big production like this, background actors were usually handled by a few stunt teams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each team kept a representative on set, ready to round up their people the moment they were needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But here was the issue: Henry wasn't part of any team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So when those reps called for their groups, they wouldn't think to include him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not that it was personal nobody had a responsibility to cover for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure, it sucked a little, but Henry had to rely on himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't trying to integrate into any little clique either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thankfully, being Kryptonian had its perks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his super hearing, he could stay in the loop even without formal inclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as his movements looked natural like he was just happening to walk by and he didn't delay filming, nobody would care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why not let them think it's just good timing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loving the story so far? 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