CHAPTER 63: CHAPTER 63: SORRY, I’M JUST TOO POOR

"Wow, a Golden Legend!"

The white dough of the crab roe soup dumpling developed a small opening, and the golden crab roe sparkled under the sunlight, drawing gasps of amazement from the crowd.

Xue Ning, who often watches anime, further exclaimed, "Wow, it’s like glowing cuisine!"

Officer Zhong almost burst out laughing at Xue Ning’s words, finding it hard to believe that the usually serious and meticulous Xue Ning had such a playful side.

But seriously, isn’t this bun just too fragrant? Could such a fresh and delicious flavor arise without the help of technology and advanced techniques?

The rich and fresh aroma wafted through the air, and remember, it was just one bun that was opened, with a few people standing between him and Old Liu, yet the savory aroma of the soup bun was unmistakable.

It’s not like I’ve never had crab before, but even a whole crab doesn’t seem to emit such a strong and intense aroma.

In Old Liu’s disposable plate, the golden yellow crab oil and roe soaked into the bun’s skin, resembling a yellow and white chrysanthemum about to burst into bloom.

Seduced by the temptation, Old Liu brought his mouth close to the plate and started gently sipping the soup from the crab roe bun.

Delicious!

The moment the soup entered his mouth, a huge "delicious" filled Old Liu’s mind.

The texture of the crab roe was delicate and melted instantly, leaving behind an extremely rich and savory taste in his mouth.

The fresh taste of the crab meat was irresistible, with tender and dense meat, enough to make it seem like the essence of the ocean was concentrated in this small soup dumpling.

Another sip of the soup, filled with crab meat and roe, with the sweetness of the crab meat and the richness of the crab roe complementing each other, along with the delicious broth, created a unique and wonderful taste experience that made Old Liu completely lose himself.

For a moment, Old Liu felt like a giant crab was dancing on his tongue.

Old Liu closed his eyes, savoring every second of the changes on his tongue, reluctant to open them.

When the sweet and savory taste finally faded, he slowly opened his eyes.

"I’m sold, I’m sold. Old Liu here is completely convinced. Boss, I can only say this about your crab roe bun."

With a word of praise, Old Liu held out his thumb and gave a fierce thumbs up, almost breaking his own fingers.

"Boss, can we make a deal? Can today’s crab roe buns be unlimited? I’ll take them all."

With the new year approaching, Old Liu had already planned to stock up on some holiday goods to entertain relatives. Once these crab roe buns were served, those relatives would be overjoyed and speechless.

The people in line were anxious upon hearing this.

"Old Liu, you shameless rascal, you can’t hog it all! Just because you’re the landlord? My pension’s not low either!"

"Those who hog food will perish! Little boss, you absolutely cannot agree to this, we all are waiting. Your buns will definitely sell out."

"Uncle Liu, you’re too ruthless! Have some mercy!"

Li Wei also shouted anxiously, "Uncle Liu, take it easy. I’m already planning to skip three meals to try this bun. You can’t make me miss such a delicious offering."

Old Liu is their landlord, so he naturally knew him.

Wang Fan helplessly said, "Uncle Liu, you heard it, it’s not that I don’t want to sell them to you all."

Old Liu sighed in disappointment, "Alright, alright, pack me 10 then. Oh, it pains me to have just a few of such a delicacy."

Xue Ning and Officer Zhong each ordered 10 crab roe buns.

Xue Ning placed one on a small saucer and gently punctured the translucent bun skin with a straw.

The crab roe, crab meat, and rich broth gushed out again, carrying the distinct freshness of seafood and the rich aroma of chicken soup.

Xue Ning took a deep breath and praised, "Just the aroma alone beats the place I’ve been to."

Officer Zhong curiously asked, "Do you think it contains some technological enhancements? Like some rich broth paste scent enhancers and crab powder?"

Xue Ning shook his head, "No way. Those things may add a strong aroma, but it’s more chaotic, whereas this crab roe bun has a very distinct flavor of just the crab’s freshness, coupled with the rich aroma provided by the stewed chicken broth. This kind of flavor can’t be replicated by technology."

Officer Zhong said, "If you say so, you must know best. You’re definitely the expert in this area."

Xue Ning gently blew on the bun and then took a large sip with his mouth.

The savory broth, rich crab roe, and tender crab meat filled his mouth, creating a sensation that was truly...

For the first time, Xue Ning felt at a loss for words.

The sense of satisfaction, the feeling of happiness, truly made one utterly immersed and unable to extricate themselves.

"This chef’s skill is truly extraordinary. Before, at Su City, the crab roe buns I had needed to be dipped in vinegar because their flavor was somewhat mild. However, this chef’s crab roe buns don’t need that at all."

Xue Ning once again praised, "The balance of saltiness in these buns is astonishingly perfect, a wonder! No wonder they’re glowing cuisine!"

Officer Zhong gave a thumbs-up, praising, "No wonder you’re a laboratory analyst, your professionalism stands out. All I can say is they taste really good and fresh, ask me to say more and I wouldn’t be able to."

Li Wei and Feng Haoyu carried 10 crab roe soup buns each, feeling like they could hear their hearts bleeding.

This cost a whole 100 RMB!

Nearly three days’ worth of food money spent on a single breakfast. Both felt a bit of regret.

Li Wei sighed, "I got impulsive, impulsive. Should’ve just bought two to try."

Feng Haoyu sighed too, "Exactly, why did I end up buying 10 at once? Won’t we be ending up eating dirt by the end of the month?"

The two looked at each other and sighed again.

"Never mind, let’s at least taste them first, they won’t taste as good once they’re cold."

Li Wei imitated the others and poked a hole into his crab roe soup bun. Seeing the crab roe and meat pour out, he felt like the money spent was actually worth it.

"Honestly, there’s some sense to the high price. Just seeing it gush out makes it worth it alone."

Feng Haoyu also poked a hole in his bun, "No point in just talking, only when it’s in your mouth do you know if it’s worth it."

With that, he brought it up to his mouth and took a sip.

"Oh wow, hot! It’s scalding... whew whew..."

Without even tasting the flavor, Feng Haoyu was scalded by the boiling soup, hissing and puffing.

Li Wei laughed, "Haha, serves you right for rushing. Didn’t you see everyone else blowing on it before taking a bite? These are fresh out of the pot, of course, they’re hot! You need to learn from me."

With that, he started blowing on the hole before bringing it to his mouth once the temperature lowered a bit.

The soup, crab roe, and meat entered his mouth, and the delicious taste conquered all of Li Wei’s taste buds in an instant.

Li Wei felt tears welling up, thinking of his empty wallet and mumbled guiltily to himself, "The price isn’t the bun’s fault, how could it be? The fault lies in me being stupidly broke!"