Dai Huabin

Without Zhou Yi's harsh teaching methods, Ji Siyuan could finally begin his own cultivation.

At the same time, the energy saved from not having to run extra laps could be used to earn money.

Shrek Academy still had physical education classes, so the necessary training still had to be done.

The two found the area designated for vendors, set up their stall, and began their barbecue journey.

There were a large number of vendors at the East Gate of Shrek, making it the most suitable place to sell food; consequently, most of the vendors here were selling food as well.

"Let's start small on the first day. Once we build a reputation, there will be more people tomorrow."

When it came to doing business, neither of them was particularly skilled.

Tang San wasn't good at it either; the businesses he ran previously relied entirely on the monopolies created by his unique skills.

Something like this required a genuine business mind.

Bei Bei and Tang Ya, who had come to help, didn't possess this ability either.

"The fish is cleaned. Get ready to light the fire."

Originally, Ji Siyuan didn't want to buy charcoal; he could practice his flame control while starting the fire himself, but reality told him that Huo Yuhao couldn't handle the heat and needed charcoal.

Helpless, he had no choice but to buy bamboo charcoal.

As Shrek students, their stall had a certain level of appeal. Even a cliché gimmick was still a gimmick.

Ji Siyuan had wanted to use the name of the God of Cookery's direct disciple, but there was no universally recognized God of Cookery on the Douluo Continent.

As the fire ignited, the high temperature of his flames surprised the crowd.

Huo Yuhao arranged the skewers and began to grill the fish.

Meanwhile, Ji Siyuan controlled his flames to roast the meat on the side.

Both were very popular.

Combined with the aroma, many people came to buy.

A Yellow-clothed student said, "Give me one, let me try the taste."

"Five copper soul coins each."

Money and goods were exchanged hand-to-hand.

A Purple-clothed student remarked, "Freshmen selling barbecue? This flame control is excellent. I have to try it."

"Large skewers are five copper soul coins, super-large skewers are one silver soul coin."

"Oh? There are even super-large ones. Come on, I have a super-large appetite. Let me try your super-large skewer."

They praised the food repeatedly as they ate.

This attracted even more customers.

"Junior, you're quite good at this. I want three grilled fish and three large skewers."

"Please line up at the back."

It wasn't exactly an endless stream, but there was a genuine queue.

The grilled fish sold out quickly, with two skewers saved for Bei Bei and Tang Ya. The grilled meat sold out shortly after.

Some customers even asked if they had water.

Ji Siyuan indicated that he could mix some drinks.

He bought some fruit and whipped up a couple of bottles.

They were highly acclaimed.

Thus, they added a new service: mixing beverages.

Huo Yuhao asked, "Siyuan, do we really have to split the earnings equally? You clearly made more money on your side."

It wasn't just that he earned more; he didn't even have to buy charcoal.

Ji Siyuan replied, "Labor costs are hard to calculate clearly. Splitting it equally is just me being too lazy to figure out the percentages."

Tang San remarked, "A clever tactic. This way, it doesn't look like you're pitying her, yet she still gets the benefits and will think fondly of you. Tsk tsk, you didn't just learn cooking from Rong Nianbing; you learned this too."

"Come on, Uncle Tang, isn't that a bit of an exaggeration?"

"Is it? Look for yourself. The little girl is clearly disguised as a boy, yet the way she looks at you now is already different."

He turned to look at Huo Yuhao, who met his gaze and actually lowered her head.

This level of interaction certainly couldn't be called love; at most, it was a bit of favorable impression.

The next day, they went back to earn money again.

Compared to last time, there were already many people queuing at the same spot.

There were both Yellow-clothed and Purple-clothed students.

"Junior, your senior didn't lie to you. I specifically brought my roommates today to support your business."

"Senior, you're too kind. What would you like?"

"Three skewers of grilled meat, two skewers of grilled fish. And a bottle of mixed beverage."

Ji Siyuan: "Three Silver Soul Coins."

"Damn, this drink of yours is expensive."

"Senior, this is a Shrek exclusive."

"I'll take it."

Three Silver Soul Coins were laid out, and he took the goods he requested.

"Hmm, Zhu Lu, do you want to eat?" the white-uniformed youth with heterochromatic eyes caught the scent.

The young girl beside him responded to his words: "I want to eat grilled fish."

They joined the queue, but only two grilled fish remained, and those were reserved for Tang Ya and Bei Bei.

"Sorry, the grilled fish are no longer for sale. I only sell eighteen a day."

"Aren't there still two left?"

Hearing this voice, Huo Yuhao immediately looked up. She was familiar with it—too familiar. This person was Dai Huabin.

Rage surged straight to her brain, and she gripped the skewer in her hand: Just need to confirm, just need to confirm.

The owner of the heterochromatic eyes looked at her, his face full of dissatisfaction.

The iconic heterochromatic eyes of the White Tiger Duke Mansion clan; this person was definitely Dai Huabin.

She couldn't control the urge to stab the skewer toward Dai Huabin.

Suddenly, a pair of hands pulled her back: "You can even get dizzy while grilling fish? I'll have to train you properly tonight."

Ji Siyuan pulled Huo Yuhao away just in time.

Ji Siyuan made Huo Yuhao stand behind him, out of sight of Dai Huabin.

Ji Siyuan faced Dai Huabin: "Our last two grilled fish are already reserved."

"Then I'll reserve tomorrow's."

"Reservations depend on connections, not just any customer can make one. At the very least, you can't. I suggest you come earlier to queue tomorrow."

"I am the son of the White Tiger Duke. Are you saying I can't?"

No one had ever spoken to Dai Huabin like this, and he was now furious.

In front of his fiancée, failing to show off his status for the first time at Shrek Academy was absolutely unacceptable to Dai Huabin.

"Do you believe I'll flip your stall?"

Hearing this, the students queuing behind for grilled meat were not pleased: "Hey, can't you understand human speech? The grilled fish are reserved. If you can't buy grilled fish, buy the grilled meat. Do you really think this is your White Tiger Duke Mansion?"

If they hadn't said anything, it would have been fine, but their words only made Dai Huabin angrier.

Zhu Lu was still pulling at him from the side, but his pride swelled once more.

He reached for the bottom of the rack, preparing to flip it.

Reaching for red-hot steel without activating one's Martial Soul—that was a move only a human could pull off.

Ji Siyuan activated his Martial Soul and pressed his hand down.

One pressed while the other flipped, but Ji Siyuan was not afraid of the high temperature.

After holding for two seconds, Dai Huabin let go.

Seeing this scene, the students queuing behind couldn't help but find it funny, and they burst into hearty laughter.

Failing to achieve the desired result, Dai Huabin said: "Fine, fine, fine! Let's see how you sell anything now!"

He activated his Martial Soul and even used a Soul Skill, his White Tiger Claw swiping directly at the grill.

Ji Siyuan retreated several steps, the scattered charcoal nearly injuring someone.

This provoked public outrage; everyone had come to buy food for the evening, so what was the meaning of flipping the stall just because you couldn't get what you wanted?

The crowd immediately surrounded Dai Huabin.

Dai Huabin didn't back down at all: "How much? I'll compensate you."

He reached out and took out ten Gold Soul Coins: "Is this enough?"

Huo Yuhao clenched her fists, her eyes turning blood-red.

Dai Huabin was unreasonable, throwing his weight around and acting like a bully because of his status. He had been like this since childhood.

She stepped forward, wanting to retaliate and vent her anger, but found someone standing in front of her.

"Tsk, that's really not enough. Inside were my newly developed grilled meat recipes. This kind of technique is very valuable; it won't be settled without at least a hundred Gold Soul Coins."

Dai Huabin was so angry he laughed; someone was actually trying to extort him.

"Whatever you say, it is."

"It's not about what I say. You can ask around if my grilling technique is worth that price."

The annoyed students naturally supported Ji Siyuan. Even if he was twisting the logic, he was still in the right.

Who told you to smash someone else's stall?