Here’s the translation of the Chinese web novel chapter:
Inside the restaurant.
On the luxury cruise ship with 16 decks, there were dozens of restaurants, and the most luxurious one was the indoor restaurant on the 15th floor. Here, top-notch chefs from around the world gathered to cater to customers’ every need, no matter how peculiar their taste buds might be.
Tonight, the chefs’ mission was to create dishes that were both delicious and nutritious. If anyone else had made such a broad request, the chefs would have been skeptical. But since it was the boss who made the request, they had no choice but to give it their best shot.
More than a dozen world-renowned chefs worked together to prepare a series of dishes. And thus, Zhushi Jiu laid eyes on the most exquisite food he had ever seen.
In front of Zhushi Jiu was a brown-colored steak, sliced into thin strips and drizzled with a rich, dark sauce that emitted a savory aroma. Just the aroma made Zhushi Jiu’s stomach growl. He picked up his knife and fork, and took a big bite.
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As for his evaluation of the taste, Zhushi Jiu only had one thought.
— The meat is salty.
That’s it.
Although his taste buds were normal and the meat texture was great – just one bite and the juices would explode in his mouth – the neural signals that reached his brain were simplified into the most basic concepts: sweet, sour, bitter, and salty. The rich flavors couldn’t evoke his instinctive pleasure.
“Delicious,” Zhushi Jiu smiled as he gave his evaluation.
The head chef, who stood beside the table, heaved a sigh of relief. “Good, as long as it’s delicious. It’s my honor to serve you!”
The middle-aged head chef didn’t know what Zhushi Jiu’s background was, but he knew that if he couldn’t satisfy this customer, he might lose his job tomorrow. Luckily, the customer’s evaluation seemed okay.
Wang Chong, who sat beside Zhushi Jiu, also took a bite of the steak and analyzed it like a gourmet.
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“This is the highest-quality Kobe beef. I’ve eaten so-called Kobe beef from around the world, and most of them are fake. But I can guarantee that the beef on this ship is authentic, directly from the Kobe slaughterhouse, and transported here by helicopter. Even with the long distance, we used advanced preservation technology to maintain its quality.”
“Really delicious!” Zhushi Jiu gave Wang Chong a thumbs up.
However, when the head chef’s gaze fell on the two Black Soldiers sitting beside the table, his eyebrows twitched.
“These two customers… why aren’t you eating?”
The Black Soldiers coldly glanced at the head chef, their eyes as lifeless as a dead object.
The head chef was terrified, his face pale.
One of the Black Soldiers directly picked up his plate and left his seat, while the other remained seated, his eyes sharp like a hawk.
Wang Chong looked at the departing Black Soldier, somewhat puzzled.
“Wait… what are you doing?!”
The head chef’s voice echoed in the restaurant.
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Everyone looked, and saw the head chef chasing after the Black Soldier, his face dripping with cold sweat.
The Black Soldier was standing in front of the toilet door, holding the still-smoking steak plate.
“To eat,” the Black Soldier replied coldly.
The head chef was horrified. “You want to eat in the toilet?!”
But the Black Soldier’s answer was simple and firm.
“Yes.”
The head chef: “……”
Zhushi Jiu called out, collecting the head chef’s attention, “Let him be. My friend just doesn’t want to be seen eating in public.”
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The head chef was already scared out of his wits, but after hearing Zhushi Jiu’s words, he finally decided to give in.
As a top chef, his spiritual quality was ultimately defeated by his desire to survive.
He didn’t want the customer to eat in the toilet, but he couldn’t block such a strange request.
Wang Chong whispered, “Is it really that strict?”
Zhushi Jiu smiled faintly. “You don’t understand the Black Troop’s level of secrecy. They can’t reveal their faces to anyone, not even their names. They have to use code names.”
Therefore, the Black Soldier wouldn’t expose his face even in Wang Chong’s presence, under surveillance.
Zhushi Jiu guessed that the Black Soldier would probably even check the toilet for hidden cameras before eating.
He told Wang Chong, “Don’t worry about him. He’ll be back soon.”
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“Okay…”
Just as Wang Chong was about to speak, the Black Soldier came out of the toilet.
“Wow, that was fast!”
“Of course. They only eat to refuel, not to enjoy the taste of the food.”
The Black Soldier who came out of the toilet put the plate back on the table, while the other Black Soldier also got up and went to the toilet with his plate. A short while later, he returned with an empty plate.
“But don’t they worry about indigestion?”
“Doesn’t matter. As Black Soldiers, their physical abilities have reached the human peak, and their digestive powers are also exceptional.”
Wang Chong couldn’t help but admire.
A strong digestive system means the body can absorb nutrients faster, and after training, their muscle growth would surpass that of ordinary people.
He looked at Zhushi Jiu, who was now skinny and frail.
Wang Chong had no doubts that Zhushi Jiu would recover and become even stronger after eating a few more meals.
“Pity. They don’t seem to enjoy the taste of food.”
Zhushi Jiu nodded in agreement. “Indeed, a pity.”
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Just as the two of them were enjoying their steak, the restaurant door suddenly burst open.
“Old Wang, where are you?!”
“Little Wang, come out and greet grandpa!”
“Wang Chong, get out here!”
“Ha ha, found you! Only this place has bodyguards guarding the door!”
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The door opened, and eight young men and women, all around the same age, appeared at the entrance.
Their gazes directly clashed with Zhushi Jiu’s.
But they only glanced at Zhushi Jiu before shifting their attention to Wang Chong.
“Brother Wang, you’re not being loyal! You went on a cruise without calling us; you didn’t come to greet us when we arrived on the ship. And now, you’re hiding here eating fine food without inviting us. Are you looking down on us?”
Wang Chong was taken aback, looking helplessly at Zhushi Jiu and his group of friends.
“Go away! I’m busy right now!”
“Busy?”
The group looked at Zhushi Jiu, who was still eating calmly.
Someone asked directly, “Who is this?”
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The question was straightforward, but nobody dared to be impolite. Everyone knew that Wang Chong wouldn’t treat just anyone with such importance, especially since there were two Black Soldiers sitting beside Zhushi Jiu.
Wang Chong looked at Zhushi Jiu again, “Uh…”
Facing Wang Chong’s pleading gaze, Zhushi Jiu said, “I’m just a nobody. No need to make a fuss.”
After saying that, he took the last bite of his steak, then looked at the head chef. “Next dish, please.”
The head chef nodded and brought out the next dish.
The next dish was a seafood platter, with a dozen giant prawns, each piece coated with thin slices of green dragon fruit on both sides, wrapped in dozens of delicate layers of golden chicken threads, and topped with a rich meat sauce. Each prawn was neatly arranged on the plate, with a sprinkle of fine white sugar around the edges.
Zhushi Jiu looked at the dish and said, “A bit too little. I’m not used to such delicate food. If you want to serve me, I suggest serving something that can fill my stomach quickly.”
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The head chef was taken aback, looking at Wang Chong with a helpless expression.
Who is this guy? So arrogant?
The group of people simultaneously felt unhappy. If it were any other day, they would have already started complaining. But now, they maintained their composure, looking at Zhushi Jiu’s overbearing attitude.
有人轻声嘀咕了一句，”饿死鬼投胎啊……”
Someone muttered, “Damned ghost reincarnated…”
Zhushi Jiu didn’t care, using his fork to pick up a prawn and put it directly into his mouth.
“各位，坐下一起吃点？」
“Sit down and eat together?”
With that, the atmosphere in the restaurant became even more awkward.
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