I'm the Culinary God-Chapter 817 - 356: Dundun’s Thanks—Item Upgrade Card! Junior Brother, Can You Take Apart a Fish Head? [Monthly Ticket Requested]

Chapter 817: Chapter 356: Dundun’s Thanks—Item Upgrade Card! Junior Brother, Can You Take Apart a Fish Head? [Monthly Ticket Requested]

"Dundun, this is our new home from now on. Come and take a look at your room."

After dinner, Lin Xu didn’t stay at the store but instead went with the whole family and Dundun back to the new house. They wanted to come early so the little guy could get used to it, lest he gets scared coming over at night.

Additionally, Chen Meijuan took a bunch of ingredients and seasonings from Lin Ji’s kitchen, which needed to be reorganized in the new kitchen.

After bringing Dundun through the door, the little guy was somewhat nervous about the unfamiliar environment, his paws clinging tightly to Lin Xu’s shoulders, and his body shrinking inwards.

But once he saw the black toy mouse and cashmere blanket in the living room, his courage immediately surged.

He leapt down from Lin Xu’s arms, sniffed around, and began exploring the living room.

In a new environment, cats might get nervous and avoid things. In such cases, you shouldn’t forcibly intervene beyond comforting them. Let them adapt slowly on their own.

Otherwise, all your actions might make them nervous and stressed.

Seeing the little guy adjusting well, Lin Xu went to the kitchen to help his mom organize it.

The kitchen equipment here was originally chosen by Shen Baobao, featuring a full set of Little Yellow Duck kitchenware. Lin Xu took a look and replaced them with more practical tools.

The kitchen was quite large, with a cabinet-style workbench in the middle, topped with a single piece of marble for easy cleaning.

There were double stoves on both sides of the workbench, allowing simultaneous stir-frying and soup boiling.

Next to it were a household mini steamer, multifunctional oven, vacuum fresh-keeping fridge, and a cabinet-style dishwasher.

"The more I look at it, the more I like it."

For someone who loves cooking, this kitchen completely aligns with Chen Meijuan’s aesthetic.

Lin Xu said with a smile:

"Almost every home has this feature; if it’s big, it just feels comfortable."

Chen Meijuan rolled her eyes at her son, thinking that this kid was just stating the obvious:

"We owe so much on the mortgage, you must hurry and pay it off. We can’t let them take the house back due to default."

"Don’t worry, Mom. The store’s profit is quite good now, and we can pay it off in two or three years at most. Besides, it’s normal for a steadily developing company to have a loan."

Lin Xu was going to mention that the scenic spot still had tens of millions in loans, but he held back, not wanting to worry his mom.

After organizing the kitchen, Chen Meijuan wiped her hands and said:

"Your dad and I will go to the convenience store and grocery store downstairs to see what vegetables they have here. If we’re going to live here, we have to figure out where to shop."

Shopping in the community was quite convenient, with a 24-hour unmanned supermarket, a fruit and vegetable store, and a convenience store. There was also a large chain supermarket and an import-export supermarket at the entrance.

In emergencies, you could also ask the property management for help with shopping.

The property management fee was higher than that of surrounding communities, so the service was relatively better.

In the living room, Dundun was roaming on the piano, looking a bit puzzled. Apparently, the little guy remembered that there was a piano just like this one at Grandma’s house.

"Yan Lin gave it to you, my dear son, you can play the piano, they’re all envious of you. Next time you see Yan Lin, remember to thank her."

Shen Baobao scratched Dundun’s chin, speaking to him softly.

Dundun’s eyes lit up, and he rubbed his head against Shen Baobao’s hand, then left the living room, holding his tail high as he began to explore his new "territory."

After circling the first floor, the little guy went up to the second floor. When he arrived at a room with a giant cat paw sticker on the door, his eyes became brighter than ever.

He dashed inside, first jumping on the Cat Castle to sharpen his claws, then stepping on the suspension bridge to the aerial passage nailed to the wall, following it to the two interconnected sky pillars by the window.

After playing around, he jumped down, explored inside the Cat Castle, and looked around.

Then he ran to the living room on the first floor, carrying up the black electric mouse that had been with him for a long time. He meowed proudly, as if showing off his new room to his companions.

"Dundun looks so happy."

Shen Baobao and Lin Xu stood at the doorway, taking a peek, looking just like rookie parents letting a child sleep alone in a room for the first time.

They wanted to keep an eye on him but feared interrupting the kid.

Lin Xu said:

"It seems moving was the right choice. That old small house really was unfair to this little guy."

This cat is a real treasure of good fortune.

With just a little help, he secured a deal with the big boss Yan Lin for Shen Guofu. For such a little darling, living in a duplex or even a large villa, maybe a castle, isn’t asking too much.

After all, he can earn money himself.

The young couple was watching, and Dundun ran out from inside, rubbing against Shen Baobao’s pants and then Lin Xu’s, meowing coyly a couple of times.

Then, a system notification sounded in Lin Xu’s mind:

"Host upgraded the pet’s living environment and completed the hidden task [Exclusive Cat House], receiving an Item Upgrade Card and a Perfect Level dish—Five-Spice Smoked Fish. Congratulations, host."

Wow!

Moving houses even brings such rewards?

This is truly an unexpected surprise.

I was just pondering that all the dishes received so far were either fish heads or fish tails, with no other way to utilize the fish body besides slicing it into fillets.

Now that’s solved, a new method has arrived.

This Five-Spice Smoked Fish can only be made with the fish body, leaving out the head and tail.

The store will have yet another dish to pair with drinks.

Of course, Five-Spice Smoked Fish pairs not only with drinks but also with rice or noodles. The famous explosive Fish Noodles in the Yangtze River Delta actually use this Five-Spice Smoked Fish.