Chapter 193 is named Potato.
Chapter 193 is named Potato.
Isn't this a coincidence?! He just happened to get his hands on this novel gadget and was determined to let these people taste the potato.
She acted immediately and decided to prepare a potato feast for tonight.
Of course, preparing such a meal would require more than just him by himself.
The steward also prepared several assistants for her.
Knowing that Luo Nanzhi had a bad relationship with several chefs, the manager let her choose a few chefs to help her.
Surprisingly, Luo Nanzhi chose Chef Zhang, the same one from last time.
Not to mention the others who were somewhat surprised, even Chef Zhang was a little shocked that she would choose him.
Chef Zhang arrived at Luo Nanzhi's small kitchen with some trepidation, wondering what Luo Nanzhi was up to this time.
Fearing that she might be plotting something against him behind his back, Chef Zhang was extremely cautious in his actions.
Luo Nanzhi is not a narrow-minded or petty person.
She chose Chef Zhang entirely because his culinary skills were indeed the best among them.
She didn't have any intention of playing tricks on or getting revenge on Chef Zhang.
Besides, she had already retaliated last time.
Chef Zhang worked for a while and realized that Luo Nanzhi really didn't intend to retaliate against him, so he gradually calmed down.
When Ruonanzhi lifted the floral cloth covering the basket, everyone in the kitchen looked inside and saw that the basket was filled with a bunch of round things.
This thing was covered in dirt and looked quite filthy; they had never seen anything like it before.
"What is this?"
"I'll name this potato, and we'll use it to cook tonight!"
"Potatoes? We've never even seen these before. How can we cook with them?"
"Is it edible? Not just any strange or unusual thing can be served."
"What if someone dies from eating this? Dinner tonight is extremely important, how can we serve this filthy thing?!"
Faced with everyone's doubts, Luo Nanzhi calmly explained, "Don't be fooled by its unassuming appearance now. It will become very delicious when you wash and stir-fry it later. As for your question about whether it's edible, don't worry, this potato is edible. I've been eating it at home for the past few days."
Even with Luo Nanzhi's explanation, some people remained skeptical, and some even went directly to inform the housekeeper.
When the manager arrived, he saw a group of people gathered around a pile of tacky-looking things, having a heated discussion.
Hearing their explanations, the manager hesitated. "Nanzhi, we've never eaten this before. This dinner is very important; we can't afford to mess it up!"
"Manager, please believe me, this potato feast will definitely be a showstopper." Luo Nanzhi was determined to bring potatoes to the dinner table so that more people could taste the delicious food, and this might be an excellent opportunity.
The manager couldn't persuade him either, and as time quickly passed, Chef Zhang, who was standing on the outside, spoke up. But unexpectedly, he spoke up for Luo Nanzhi.
"Manager, let's trust Luo Nanzhi this once! When has she ever let us down!"
"Don't worry, I'll take full responsibility if there are any problems."
"How can you take on this responsibility all by yourself! You need to know that this whole thing depends on you. If you fail, everyone in the kitchen will be finished!" The manager's words struck Luo Nanzhi so hard that she couldn't speak. She reflected on herself and realized that she had been too arrogant, only thinking about her own selfish interests without considering others.
Just as the weak man was about to give up, someone in the kitchen spoke up, "I'm willing to trust Chef Luo this once."
"I do too!"
"I also!"
With each "yes" coming from the kitchen, Luo Nanzhi felt a mix of emotions.
Just moments ago, these people were very skeptical of this item, but unexpectedly, in an instant, they were willing to believe her once. She felt nothing but moved and grateful.
Seeing this, the manager sighed helplessly and compromised, "Since that's the case, I'll trust you this once."
"Thank you so much, everyone! I will definitely live up to everyone's expectations!" Luo Nanzhi's eyes welled up with tears.
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"Oh my god, everyone is so kind! They actually believe Luo Nanzhi, even though they were questioning her just now."
"Yes, I thought we wouldn't be able to have a potato feast for dinner, but things took an unexpected turn for the better. This is the power of the people's trust! I'm so touched!"
"To be fair, Luo Nanzhi is indeed too arrogant. Although she is very confident, these people have never eaten potatoes before, so they can't trust her. If she fails, they will inevitably be punished. They are placing their trust in her!"
"This story vividly portrays the complexity of the characters. I originally thought Chef Zhang was an absolute villain, an obstacle on the protagonist's path, but I never expected him to be willing to speak up for Luo Nanzhi."
"How could Luo Nanzhi do this? I'm starting to hate this main character. She has no redeeming qualities except for cooking, and her social status is just too low! Everyone can bully her! Her father and husband can't protect her, and she's always being threatened by the wealthy man! It's so frustrating to watch!"
"Do you think everyone is a king or general? This storybook is just a depiction of the lives of ordinary people. If you like reading those kinds of books, then go read Mr. Wuming's other storybooks. There are princes and dukes in his other storybooks! That'll keep you entertained!" The visitor was indignant, feeling that these people were just nitpicking.
“Exactly! People at the bottom of society already have a hard life. Who else has the ability and courage to stand up to these officials? Luo Nanzhi has already done a great job!”
"Everyone, please stop criticizing Luo Nanzhi. She's just a young girl, and sometimes her thoughts are too simplistic. But isn't she growing up too? Why can't you accept that she's slowly growing up?"
"I don't know why, but I saw my own reflection in her. I also grew up slowly in the same way, but the people around me felt that I was growing too slowly and were unwilling to acknowledge my growth."
The book appreciation event quickly descended into chaos, far surpassing the current disorder in the park compared to the streets of the vegetable market.
The people inside the pavilion saw that the discussion was getting more and more heated, and some of them were even about to fight. So Sun Xianren picked up a stick and hit the gong that was standing on the side of the table.
One of these gongs is placed next to each low table in the pavilion. Although it looks small, it makes a very crisp and loud sound when struck.
As the sound of a "stirrup" echoed throughout the park, everyone immediately came to their senses and realized that they were in a park and should not act recklessly.
So the chaotic crowd sat back down, and the few people who had almost come to blows apologized to each other, their faces now filled with embarrassment, and the argument finally ended.
After apologizing to each other, they bowed to the scholars and Grand Tutor Zhao inside the pavilion.
After they sat down, they continued reading the storybook.
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