Chapter 143

"Does it taste good?" Xiao Yanyu nervously asked . The light in her eyes became brighter as she watched Bu Fang take a bite of the Pineapple Jade Heart Cake .

Bu Fang knitted his eyebrows together . As he savored the flavor of this pineapple cake that tasted slightly odd, a hint of strangeness appeared on his face . . . He thought, "Was this really made by the same person? The difference in the taste is a little too wide . . . "

"This… doesn't taste too good . It's too sweet . Furthermore, the fillings became too hard after being steamed for too long . Moreover . . . "

Bu Fang subconsciously began pointing out the flaws . His attitude toward food was serious . Therefore, he would talk non-stop once he started giving his assessment .

Xiao Xiaolong and Ouyang Xiaoyi were dumbfounded and the corners of their lips twitched as they watched Bu Fang become more and more enthusiastic as he continued with his assessment . .

"Stop eating then! Since it's so awful!" Xiao Yanyu's pretty face flushed red in an instant and a dark cloud-like redness appeared on her cheeks . She was incomparably beautiful when she looked both angry and embarrassed .

She snatched the Pineapple Jade Heart Cake back and placed it back into the lunch box in a fit of pique .

Bu Fang was bewildered . He thought, "What's going on? Was there something wrong with my assessment? There shouldn't be… This pineapple cake is really awful-tasting . It's obviously made by a beginner . "

It was not on the same level as the pastries from before . . .

"Oh… Not on the same level?" Bu Fang thought and went into a daze for a moment before his gaze subconsciously landed on Xiao Yanyu . He immediately noticed her eyes were filled with resentment .

Bu Fang was not a fool and soon understood what was going on . This pineapple cake was definitely made by Xiao Yanyu and not her mother… This would also explain why there was a large difference in the flavor .

When Xiao Xiaolong and Ouyang Xiaoyi saw the somewhat embarrassed expression on Bu Fang's face under Xiao Yanyu's sulking stare, they could no longer endure it and burst out laughing .

"Owner Bu, it's rare for my elder sister to cook something and you actually criticized the pastries that she elaborately prepared to the point where they sound completely worthless . You've really offended my sister this time round," Xiao Xiaolong said with a laugh .

Bu Fang pursed his lips . The pineapple cake was indeed awful-tasting . Even though it was made by Xiao Yanyu, he was not accustomed to flattering others . . .

However, the fact that the three of them would visit him on this night warmed his formerly lonely heart . He felt that he needed to do something to express his gratitude .

"How about cooking some dishes for them?" Bu Fang thought before he shook his head and then tossed this idea out of his mind . The three of them frequently patronized his store and thus were well acquainted with his dishes . Therefore, cooking the store's dishes would not be sincere enough .

"Tonight is the night before the Spring Festival, which has the same meaning as New Year's Eve on Earth," Bu Fang thought for a moment before he got up from his seat and headed toward the interior of the store .

"Give me a moment, I'll prepare something to celebrate tonight," Bu Fang said as he headed toward the kitchen .

Owner Bu was going to cook something for them? The eyes of Xiao Yanyu, Xiao Xiaolong, and Ouyang Xiaoyi all lit up .

Bu Fang's culinary skill was, needless to say, extraordinary, and the dishes he cooked were unforgettable . For the first time ever, he was offering to cook for them . . . They were immediately filled with expectation .

After waiting for a short while, Bu Fang walked out of the kitchen with a large basin in his hand .

The three of them were immediately perplexed . What was Owner Bu planning to do?

Bu Fang did not dispel their doubts and instead placed the large basin in front of them .

The weight of the basin was evidently not light and the basin was also filled with glutinous rice flour . This rice flour was crystal-clear and looked like crystal powder .

Bu Fang poured boiling spirit spring water into the basin and then used his hand to stir the mixture .

"Owner Bu, what are you planning to make?" Xiao Xiaolong asked as he puzzledly looked at Bu Fang .

Bu Fang gave him a glance and said, "Don't say anything, just watch . "

Thereafter, as Bu Fang raised his fist, true energy surged forth from his dantian and enveloped his hand like a glove .

Bang! A loud noise rang out as Bu Fang's fist swiftly smashed into the eddy inside of the basin . With Bu Fang's precise control over his true energy, the eddy trembled for a moment .

Bu Fang pulled his fist back and then it smashed downward once more . A loud noise rang out like the sound of a breaking mirror .

The three of them were astounded as they watched Bu Fang's violent and fierce actions . They thought, "Is he really making food? Are you sure he's not venting his anger? Just imagine if those fists were landing on a person's body . . . "

After an unknown amount of punches, Bu Fang's actions gradually became less wild and even became slightly gentle . Although every punch would still produce a thunderous noise .

"This… Good heavens!" Xiao Xiaolong cried out in astonishment as he stared at Bu Fang's fist that was enveloped with true energy . He saw white silk-like threads attached to Bu Fang's true energy .

As Bu Fang raised his hand, numerous threads were connected to his fist . Each and every thread was glossy and even thinner and softer than the finest silk .

Bang .

After the final punch landed, Bu Fang stopped moving and dispersed his true energy . He raised his fist and the threads stuck on it disappeared as well . The three of them of immediately looked into the basin in curiosity and saw a large piece of crystal-clear glutinous rice block that was still emitting steam .

Even though there was no trace of any fragrance, the three of them could not help but swallow their saliva . . .

"Smelly boss… This is a dish made using your fist? Is it edible?" Ouyang Xiaoyi asked .

"It's edible, but it'll be even tastier after processing," Bu Fang said . "You can actually try making it at home yourself, as long as you can control your true energy well enough . "

"What's the name of this food?" Xiao Yanyu's melodious voice rang out .

"Thousand Wrapped Silk Year Cake," Bu Fang replied .

Thereafter, Bu Fang raised his hand and the Dragon Bone Kitchen Knife appeared . After twirling it around, he sliced the year cake into four equal pieces .

Back in the kitchen, Bu Fang placed them onto a blue and white porcelain plate before letting it steam in a bamboo steamer .

"Come in," Bu Fang yelled toward the three who were still sitting at the entrance .

The three of them immediately came into the store in excitement and saw the Thousand Wrapped Silk Year Cake placed on the table .

Its appearance was plain and simple . The three of them could not tell what was so different about it .

However, the smell was . . . The rich fragrance of the glutinous rice was accompanied with a sweet aroma and lingered around the tip of their noses like silk .

The sweetness was not sickly sweet and not faint either . It aroused their appetite in a just nice manner and made them salivate without even noticing .

"Have a try . This year cake should be eaten on the night before the Spring Festival to wish for steady improvements in the coming new year," Bu Fang said .

The ingredients used for the Thousand Wrapped Silk Year Cake was specially bought by Bu Fang from the system and paid for using his crystals . However, Bu Fang did not care about that .

The sentiment behind their visit was not something that mere crystals could compare with . The only way he could express his gratitude was cooking for them .

Xiao Yanyu gracefully picked up a Thousand Wrapped Silk Year Cake with her chopsticks . Her glossy lips softly parted and revealed her pearly white teeth as she gently took a bite .

Thereafter, Xiao Yanyu's beautiful eyes widened and were filled with incredulity .

So, the so-called Thousand Wrapped Silk… was truly a Thousand Wrapped Silk!