Before Brian Cooper could finish speaking, the other side simply said, “Perfect, I’ll just have dinner at your place tonight and help boost your business a bit, how about that?”

“Don’t worry, the stuff is good, just a bit pricey…”

“We’re brothers, why say that? How expensive can it be at your little shop? I’ll see you tonight.” With that, David Clark hung up the phone.

“Maybe this could work.”

Inspired by David Clark, Brian Cooper came up with an idea.

Back in the kitchen, Brian Cooper started making egg fried rice again. The second time around, he felt much more at ease, finishing even faster, and soon a bowl of golden egg fried rice was ready.

“Still mouthwatering as ever.”

After once again experiencing a feast for his taste buds and finishing the bowl with satisfaction, Brian Cooper prepared to make another.

That’s right, Brian Cooper’s idea was to eat a few more bowls himself, and in the evening, invite friends to eat more as well. If that didn’t work, he’d just pay for it himself. To get the reward, Brian Cooper was willing to go all out.

The dream was beautiful, but reality was harsh. At this moment, the system appeared again.

System message: “Each customer may only have one serving per meal.”

“One serving is so little. What if a customer isn’t full and wants to order another? Not allowed?” Brian Cooper felt this system was 360% foolproof against loopholes.

System message: “As a future God of Cooking, necessary temper and rules are a must.”

Right now, Brian Cooper had the feeling of “What you said makes so much sense, I’m actually speechless.”

Time slowly passed as Brian Cooper and the system continued their battle of wits, and soon it was evening.

“Pi, you really rushed this, there’s not even a signboard.” David Clark parked his car, placed the flower basket at the door, and walked in, teasing.

“So unique. Are you here alone?”

Brian Cooper came out, led David Clark to sit on a high stool, and glanced behind him, a bit disappointed not to see anyone else.

“Time was tight, so I came alone today. Next time, I’ll bring more people.”

David Clark sat down and said, “This place is quite elegant. With just these few seats, bring out whatever good food you’ve got for your buddy.”

“Let me say this first, it has to be your best stuff. I’m here to support you, bring out the expensive ones, don’t worry, I’ll pay.” David Clark said generously, looking every bit the rich guy.

“Alright, but right now I only have egg fried rice, I’ll get you a serving…” Brian Cooper smiled when he saw David Clark like this.

But before he could finish saying “my treat,” the system’s reminder made him swallow the words.

System message: “Everyone who enters is a guest. Please charge according to the price.”

Silently, Brian Cooper gave the system the finger in his mind. This system really loved money to the extreme.

“Egg fried rice it is, hurry up and make it, I’m waiting to eat.” David Clark didn’t mind, smiling as he urged Brian Cooper to cook, while he carefully looked around the shop.

The place was only thirty square meters, simply decorated, so he immediately spotted the price list at the back. Sure enough, it only listed egg fried rice, but the price made David Clark wonder if he’d entered the wrong place.

Instinctively, he looked around again, then back at the price list. It still showed egg fried rice: 188 RMB.

Thinking it over, David Clark felt he understood.

“Hahaha, Pi, you marked the price wrong on your menu.” David Clark laughed, calling out to Brian Cooper who was busy in the kitchen.

Just then, Brian Cooper finished the egg fried rice, placed it in front of David Clark, glanced at the price on the wall, and said, “No mistake, that’s the price.”

Now David Clark’s expression turned a bit ugly. What was with Brian Cooper? He came as a friend to support him, but Brian Cooper was treating him like a sucker, selling a bowl of egg fried rice for 188 RMB, making a fool out of him.

Forget it, seems you can know a person’s face but not their heart. This friendship is over. But since he’d just said he’d support the business and pay, David Clark couldn’t just get up and leave, so he could only sit down and eat first.

Chapter 10: The Charm of God-Level Egg Fried Rice

Brian Cooper could tell from David Clark’s face that he was definitely unhappy about the price of the egg fried rice, but knowing the truth, Brian Cooper actually wanted to add another zero after the 188, or change the currency to pounds, or even dollars would be acceptable.

So he didn’t explain, just gestured for David Clark to eat while it was hot.

As soon as he sat down, the aroma of the egg fried rice hit him. Unlike the usual mix of oil, egg, and smoky flavors, this aroma had no greasiness at all, instead carrying the fresh fragrance of rice. Most amazing of all, you couldn’t even see the egg—on closer inspection, the egg had completely coated each grain of rice, turning them golden yellow.

Now David Clark was a bit shocked. He and Brian Cooper had met working in a hotel kitchen, and David Clark was a foodie by nature. Back then, his family forced him to study and wouldn’t let him become a chef, so after graduation, he went straight to work at a hotel. But cooking wasn’t easy to learn, so he ended up just being a foodie, and later opened a clothing store, which actually did quite well.

“This is…” David Clark scooped up a spoonful, his dissatisfaction fading from his eyes.

To be able to coat every grain of rice with egg, David Clark knew his friend really had some skills. Now he was interested.