Chapter 457

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Protagonist:

Lu Feng

"Right, Lu Boss, Qian Laoban also said that as soon as you release a new dish, I must notify him immediately — even if something huge comes up in Yangcheng, he'll push it back and book a flight to rush over that very day."

As Zhao Zhenhui spoke, he couldn't help glancing at the price list on the wall, his tone carrying a hint of puzzlement: "Speaking of which, this is already the third day of business this week, so how come you still haven't released a new dish, Lu Boss?"

The moment he said that, the few diners waiting to order behind Zhao Zhenhui immediately crowded over in agreement: "Yeah, Lu Boss, we've eaten through your entire menu — when's the new dish coming?"

Zhao Zhenhui spread his hands, saying somewhat helplessly: "Lu Boss, look, it's not just me asking — I remember the past few weeks your place had a new dish almost every day, every visit brought a surprise, but three days into this week and still no new dish, us regulars are getting a bit unused to it."

Listening to everyone's pressing questions, Lu Feng smiled wryly.

He couldn't exactly tell them that this week's new dishes have to wait until the system mission is completed before they unlock, right?

"Don't be anxious, the week isn't over yet."

Lu Feng ignored the expectant gazes and answered ambiguously: "Wait a bit more, there will be new dishes."

"Lu Boss, is it because business has been too good lately that you're too busy to research new dishes?"

Zhao Zhenhui looked at the hall packed full of diners and the long queue behind him, and couldn't help asking.

After all, he can now see clearly just how booming Lu Family Restaurant's business is.

Lu Family Restaurant's reputation has already spread across most of Jiang City.

Lu Feng smiled and shook his head: "It's alright, actually it's because I'm preparing more than one new dish this time, so everyone has to wait a few extra days."

Zhao Zhenhui had just said he was very busy recently, which made Lu Feng feel a little guilty inside.

Although there are many more diners coming to the shop than before, his daily business hours are about the same as the past few weeks — only two hours of operation each day.

Counting the one or two hours he arrives early to prep ingredients, the truly busy time in a day is only three or four hours.

What's more, he's a boss who gives himself weekends off every week.

As for the remaining time, he either holes up in the villa playing games or drives the Maybach wandering aimlessly.

The three words "too busy" don't quite match his daily lifestyle.

"Really? More than one new dish?"

Hearing Lu Feng say this, Zhao Zhenhui's eyes instantly lit up, and he immediately grew interested.

He couldn't help leaning in close and asking in a low voice: "When will the new dishes come out? Not only is Qian Laoban waiting, us regular customers are all waiting for you to release new dishes too!"

Lu Feng nodded seriously: "Soon, if nothing unexpected happens, it should be in these one or two days."

After he went back last night, he checked the system mission — only one-fifth of the progress remained.

At this rate, by the time tonight's business hours end, the mission will most likely be complete, and at the latest not beyond tomorrow.

That's why Lu Feng could be so certain.

"Then... Lu Boss, what cuisine are you planning this time? Can you reveal a little in advance?"

Zhao Zhenhui's curiosity was hooked, looking like he could hardly wait.

In these two weeks, he and Qian Laoban had already eaten through the existing dishes at Lu Feng's place no fewer than two rounds.

Although even if Lu Feng never released new dishes again, the current menu items would be enough for these diners to keep eating.

After all, every single dish here, no matter how many times you eat it, never gets tiresome.

But every time a new dish appears at Lu Family Restaurant, it brings these diners a different surprise.

Therefore Zhao Zhenhui held quite high expectations for the new dishes Lu Feng mentioned.

"It's not convenient to reveal for now — you'll know when they come out."

Lu Feng smiled mysteriously, then said confidently: "But rest assured, once the new dishes come out, they definitely won't disappoint you."

"Making it all mysterious, huh? Fine, then I'll look forward to your new dishes, Lu Boss! Alright, I won't hold you up — go cook, people are still waiting behind me."

Zhao Zhenhui laughed and nodded, then stepped aside to wait for his food.

Time ticked by minute by minute; when today's business hours had only half an hour left, Lu Feng finally collected the last evaluation from a diner sincerely saying Lu Family Restaurant's dishes are very cheap.

At the same time, Lu Feng, busy cooking in the kitchen, also received a system prompt in his mind.

【Ding! Congratulations to Host for completing mission: Sincere Evaluation】

【Host may claim mission reward.】

It's here!

Lu Feng's hand movements paused for a beat, a surge of joy flashing through his heart.

But business hours haven't ended yet, diners outside are still waiting for food — he can't just leave the customers to claim the reward.

Anyway the mission is done, the reward won't grow legs and run off, no rush to wait this extra half hour.

Actually Lu Feng himself is also curious — what cuisine will be drawn this time upon mission completion?

Although there are many types of cuisines domestically, among them the Eight Great Cuisines are the most famous.

Regarding this, Lu Feng's heart is also full of anticipation.

Finally, time reached eight in the evening — today's business hours ended.

"Be careful on the road, this is this week's salary."

Lu Feng took an envelope from his pocket and handed it to Hu Xiaoyun.

"Boss, today is only Wednesday, isn't salary settled on Friday?"

Hu Xiaoyun took the envelope and asked with some puzzlement.

"I'm in a good mood today, so this week's salary is paid early."

Lu Feng smiled and said.

Hu Xiaoyun nodded, then felt the envelope's thickness was off, couldn't help but peek inside, and asked with a surprised face: "Boss, there's an extra two hundred yuan in here. Did you give too much?"

"The shop's been busier than usual lately. Just consider it your bonus."

Lu Feng shook his head with a smile and said.

"Thank you, Boss!"

Hu Xiaoyun smiled very happily and sweetly accepted.

After seeing Hu Xiaoyun off, and only after her figure could no longer be seen at the end of Food Street, Lu Feng turned around and returned to the Hall.

Finding a random seat in the Hall to sit down, Lu Feng took a deep breath and directly summoned the system.

【Ding! Congratulations Host on completing the mission.】

【Mission Content: Please Host, during business hours, collect one hundred customers' sincere exclamations that the dishes are cheap. The system automatically judges whether diners are genuine; deliberate guidance or perfunctory remarks will not count toward mission progress.】

【Mission Reward: Cuisine Fragment Lottery once (claimable)】

【Mission Progress: 100/100 (Completed)】

"System, claim the reward."

Lu Feng silently recited in his heart.

Immediately, a brand-new lottery system appeared in his mind.