Food Stall: Customers Chase Me across the Country-Chapter 224 - 225: Come Out, Stargazing Faction!

"Hee hee hee..."

As they walked to the food court, Zhuo Qianqian couldn’t stop giggling, her big eyes turning into crescent moons, showing just how happy she was.

"Ha..."

Wang Fan couldn’t help but laugh at her silly demeanor: "What are you giggling about?"

Zhuo Qianqian chuckled and started counting on her fingers: "Look, I have a tall and handsome boyfriend with abs, who can do makeup and cook well, I feel like I’ve hit the jackpot, of course I have to laugh!"

Uh... Wang Fan was a bit embarrassed by her compliments, feeling like his old face couldn’t handle it. Obviously, Zhuo Qianqian had praised him with these words before, but now they felt completely different.

"My girlfriend is also great, she’s pretty, has a great figure, enjoys any food, and is a top student."

"Ugh!"

He Lu Xue, standing nearby, heard the two whispering clearly.

"This wave of PDA caught me off guard! Do you two want to consider there’s still a third wheel here?!"

Zhuo Qianqian blushed at He Lu Xue’s words. Some things are fine between two people, but once others hear them, it feels socially awkward.

Her shy expression paired with Lu Xueqi’s cosplay truly had a charm that could make any otaku scream.

Wang Fan felt he hadn’t had enough of Zhuo Qianqian’s smile, so He Lu Xue, who ruined it, had to face Wang Fan’s wrath.

"If you have nothing to do, you can wander around and pick three figurines for Qianqian to send you."

"Boss Wang, you’re so generous! I’ll disappear immediately!"

He Lu Xue’s eyes sparkled with excitement at Wang Fan’s words. Who knew having a friend with a boyfriend would have such perks—what a pleasant surprise.

She sprinted towards the figurine section without delay, lest Wang Fan changed his mind.

Wang Fan naturally wouldn’t go back on his word. After all, it was just three figurines. While some could be expensive, he could tell this He Lu Xue was someone with good sense. But even if she wasn’t for a moment, it’s no big deal; money lost can always be earned back.

...

It was just after 9 AM, yet the six lucky cosplayers had already been waiting by the booth early.

Besides them, the nearby cosplayers, while envious, were also eagerly anticipating Wang Fan’s recreation of the in-game delicacies.

Wang Fan saw the group and couldn’t help but laugh: "You came so early, but it won’t be ready for a while."

Handling the ingredients was quick, but some needed marinating, so it wouldn’t be particularly fast.

Steelman laughed: "I find watching you cook more interesting than watching the convention. Just go at your pace, don’t mind us."

Deadpool cosplayer also chimed in: "That’s right, watching you cook makes time fly, and every step is enjoyable to watch."

"I just want to see the complete process of this roast from preparation to finish, hehe."

Wang Fan nodded and said no more. Once inside the booth, he seemed to automatically switch to serious mode.

He pulled out various ingredients from the bag, organized them, and started the optimal process he’d simulated while idling in the evening.

First, he took out ten chicken legs, washed them, cut the tendons below the legs, and pulled them upwards, forming small hammer-like shapes. Then he placed them in a bowl to marinate, using mainly sea salt, black pepper, garlic slices, milk, and chili powder as seasonings.

While the chicken marinated, he efficiently completed the preparations for the other two items.

The many cosplayers watching only saw Wang Fan sometimes fiddle with this, sometimes that, always busy but seemingly accomplishing nothing.

His cooking process had three dishes made in tandem, with many unrelated actions between them. These cosplayers weren’t much for cooking themselves, naturally leaving them puzzled.

However, seeing him so busy, the two legitimate loli cosplayers for Stargazing Faction and Starry Sky Sweet Soup felt a bit embarrassed: "Boss Wang, if what we asked for is too difficult, you can make them into the same roast as theirs."

Since it was free, they hesitated to inconvenience Wang Fan too much.

Wang Fan smiled and said, "No worries, what you asked for is actually easier than the drumsticks. In half an hour, what you wanted should be done."

He wasn’t exaggerating. Although Stargazing Faction sounded impressive, it was essentially a regular pie, similar to apple or banana pie with no fundamental difference.

And Starry Sky Sweet Soup, despite its stunning appearance, was essentially a large jelly—simple as can be.

Hearing Wang Fan’s words, the cosplayers and onlookers were excitedly filled with anticipation.

Wang Fan had indeed reached the finishing stage.

The roast and Stargazing Faction were already in the oven, waiting for the magic of temperature to impart the final touch.

He took out the set mold from the fridge and began to make the glaze for the Starry Sky Sweet Soup.

At that moment, the sweet soup was still in the opaque mold, appearing ordinary from the outside.

He mixed water, Cold Heaven Powder, sugar, and isomalt syrup in the ratios in his mind, strained it gently into the mold, and returned it to the fridge.

"Ding..."

A light sound captured everyone’s attention, signaling the first recreated dish was about to be served. But what would it be?

Wang Fan opened the oven, saw the contents, and couldn’t help but grin. Who on earth would enjoy something like this?

Chinese cuisine values appearance, aroma, and taste in that order. If it looks unappetizing, how good could it taste?

Yes, the first dish ready was the iconic Stargazing Faction!

It’s known for its aesthetics because whatever you place near it will instantly have its visual appeal elevated—it’s like the perfect backdrop!

Wang Fan took it out of the oven, and as soon as he did, the crowd, already breathless in anticipation, held their breath even more.

But just moments later, everyone burst out laughing.

"Pfft...I thought this dish was unbeatable in the anime, but the recreation is even more so."

"Boss Wang is always able to outdo the original when it comes to recreations. Impressive, impressive, though this creation looks really bizarre..."

"Eww... it’s so unappealing, it looks a bit disgusting. Can it really taste good?"

"I’m getting goosebumps. I have trypophobia, Emma, it’s scary."

Yet the little cosplayer dressed as the sister of that world was absolutely thrilled to see the Stargazing Faction.

She had a taste for the peculiar, and this pie was utterly perfect for her.

"Thank you, Boss Wang, this is the Stargazing Faction of my dreams!"