Free Web NovelChapter 712: Chapter 623: The Terrifying Power of Shacha Seafood Noodles
"No wonder Boss Wang’s dishes are so delicious; it turns out they’re flavored with money."
Wang Fan looked at Matt helplessly, really unable to understand what he meant by this.
"Don’t listen to his nonsense, that’s not true. Who would be willing to spend so much money to have me cook?"
After forcing out an explanation, Wang Fan quickly changed the subject: "Line up and keep order; this pot of noodles is ready."
Once they heard the noodles were ready, the discussion quieted down, and everyone got ready to eat their fill.
Matt had already stepped aside, feeling even more pleased with himself. He gave Wang Fan a "No need to thank me" look before finding a chair to sit down.
He gazed at the bowl of delicious-looking noodles before him, eyes sparkling with excitement. After saying grace, he couldn’t wait to pick up his chopsticks and mix the ingredients in the large bowl until every noodle was coated with the rich satay sauce.
At this moment, he was already hearing lots of folks slurping noodles with a "slurp, slurp" sound, finding it somewhat crude to eat such delicious food this way; noodles should be savored slowly, so how can one make such terrible sounds?
He picked up a chopstickful of noodles and slowly put it in his mouth. However, this wasn’t his own country, so he didn’t meddle, shaking his head and starting to enjoy his meal.
Even though the sauce in the bowl was very thick, it wasn’t dry noodles after all; the slippery surface made it glide smoothly into the mouth.
Delicious!
As soon as the noodles hit his taste, the word "delicious" dominated his mind.
The rich aroma of peanuts and sesame filled the air, blending with the slightly oceanic fragrance of the seafood, making one drool. The fresh aroma of the noodles wasn’t to be outdone, harmonizing perfectly with the other scents.
He couldn’t help but start to chew, the silky, resilient noodles carrying the freshness of the seafood and the rich aroma of peanuts and sesame. The salty, sweet, fresh, and spicy flavors mingling yet remaining distinct made every bite disperse different aromas in the mouth, achieving a perfect texture that seemed to make even the taste buds tremble.
Delicious beyond words!
Matt felt like he was going crazy.
It’s really just a bowl of noodles, really just a mouthful of noodles!
But it gave someone who prides himself on having eaten numerous delicacies a euphoria-like experience, as if every pore opened simultaneously!
The texture of the noodles was both chewy and smooth, with the fragrance of seafood, nuts, and noodles intertwining, and the rich layers of flavor made him shiver all over.
"Slurp, slurp..."
This time, the sound wasn’t just in his ear; he was making it himself.
By now, his mind was blank, only focusing on shoveling noodles into his mouth. Who cares about anything else at a time like this?
When one gobbles noodles too eagerly, it naturally results in pig-like "snuffle" sounds.
For a moment, those in line felt they weren’t at an airshow nor standing before Wang Fan’s stall but perhaps inadvertently entered a pig farm.
"Gosh, does Boss Wang’s noodle have that much power?"
"Is it that serious?"
"This sounds just like feeding pigs back home."
"It’s terrifying, look at that big shot, his face is almost buried in the bowl."
"The others aren’t much better, either. Can you believe this?"
Those who hadn’t tasted the noodles simply couldn’t fathom how something could taste so good it made people eat so boldly.
Most Huaxia people still value courtesy and basic etiquette; in such occasions, they typically wouldn’t be loud, eating slowly to avoid disturbing others.
But look at these people here! They’ve let themselves go completely!
However, the doubt didn’t last long; after their first taste of the noodles, they too joined the "slurping" army.
"Slurp, slurp... Oh my gosh, it’s not that I’m rude, it’s just that the noodles are too good; I can’t control myself!"
"Slurp, slurp, it’s not that I have poor self-control, it’s just that my opponent is too strong T-T."
"It’s so delicious I can’t stop! Slurp, slurp..."
"I’ve tasted this kind of noodles in Guangfu, Fujian, and the Hong Kong and Macao areas. Not to mention the noodles, some add seafood that’s even more extravagant than this, but I’ve never had satay noodles with such intense freshness. Slurp, slurp..."
"This satay sauce is special, you can’t find it on the market; probably it’s another homemade touch by Boss Wang?"
"Must be, didn’t they say just now they were going to send some to that big shot? Slurp, slurp... Gulp... feels so good!"
The noodles weren’t exactly cold, but the diners were too eager, just a quick blow cool down, and they devoured them with gusto.
The exceptionally smooth and chewy egg noodles made the prawns and oysters in the bowl seem ornamental; many only realized there were still some oysters and prawns left when the noodles were all finished.
The satay sauce had thoroughly soaked into the oysters and prawns, making them equally delicious to eat now. The bouncy and crisp prawn meat and the crispy, tender, and succulent oysters gave the sensation of freshness wafting through the air.
Watching from afar, Liu Feng marveled: "Wow, if I didn’t know where this was, seeing this scene I’d think it was a bunch of addicts having a wild party."
The burly man next to him laughed: "You weren’t eating any better than them just now."
Liu Feng rolled his eyes: "Weren’t you the same?"
Wu Shan nonchalantly said: "That’s how we usually eat, it’s unrelated to having Boss Wang’s food, but I’d quite like to invite him to the army to improve the soldiers’ meals."
"It’s not impossible; I think he’s quite easygoing, and his elders have served in the military too. If he has time, I reckon it shouldn’t be an issue."
Wu Shan was somewhat intrigued: "Then I need to think about this well, hmm, got it, I’ll apply with the leadership later on, organize a meet-up for older single soldiers, and invite Boss Wang to be the head chef. Heh, perhaps this way the chance for those old single men to find partners will greatly increase."
Liu Feng gave a thumbs up: "Pretty smart for a big guy; I think it’s a great idea."
Once the idea sparked, Wu Shan couldn’t sit still: "I need to hurry back and have them find more age-appropriate girls; this way, we might raise the marriage rate quite a bit."
Liu Feng quickly stopped him: "Brother, hang on, at least ask whether he’s willing first! What do we do if you gather enough people but Boss Wang is unavailable?"
Wu Shan realized he had a point: "Alright, once he’s done, talk to him with me; it’s up to you whether the brothers can find partners."
Liu Feng pondered for a moment: "Uh... if, I mean just if, Boss Wang agrees, could I join the meet-up too?"
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"So, you mean you want to organize a meet-up and hope I could be the chef? Is it convenient to ask where your base is? And what’s the specific time?"
Hearing Liu Feng’s words, Wang Fan felt quite pleased, eagerly asking the questions he was concerned about.
In Huaxia, the People’s Liberation Army is always for the people, but love is mutual; almost any Huaxia citizen would love doing any bit they can for the soldiers.
Seeing Wang Fan’s response, Liu Feng and Wu Shan knew there was a chance. Wu Shan quickly, delightedly said: "I’m with the Western Tibet Military Region, there’s no rush for the time, it’s too cold over there now, but I initially planned for next April, when spring is in full bloom. You can come for a tour then too, particularly Linzhi; at the end of March, the peach blossoms are everywhere, like a pink ocean."
Wang Fan nodded and smiled: "Sure, no problem, why not exchange contact information? Once everything’s set, let me know in advance when you’re ready; I’ll definitely come then."
Wu Shan was thrilled at these words: "Ah, wouldn’t that be too much trouble for you! Thank you, thank you; on behalf of all the hundreds of single folks, thank you for your great help!"
