Yuan Zhou’s Secret Weapon
Yuan Zhou’s Secret Weapon
Yuan Zhou didn't approach him, but instead wandered around that place.
Apart from the tuna, there were other kinds of fish that were suitable to make sashimi. For example, the pufferfish. From ancient to modern times, quite a lot of people died from its poison just for a taste of it.
Even Su Dongpo, a literary giant and also a foodie who supported an entire region's cuisines, couldn't refuse such a delicacy.
"Are these for sale?" There were really pufferfish sold at the Tsukiji Market. Yuan Zhou hadn't walked too far away when he saw a dealer. Then he directly asked.
This person was dressed in a dark blue cotton-padded jacket. His fingers were probably soaked in the water for too long and had turned paler. Upon hearing Yuan Zhou's words, he raised his head and took a look at Yuan Zhou.
Having said something in Japanese for a while, he found Yuan Zhou had no reaction at all. Only then did he waved his hand to Yuan Zhou, indicating that it wasn't for sale.
Yuan Zhou didn't give up, but continued visiting another three dealers consecutively. However, everyone looked at Yuan Zhou and waved his hand, indicating that they all weren't for sale.
"As expected, they don't sell fish to the individual buyers." Yuan Zhou stroked his own forehead and confirmed his own thoughts.
One hour later.
"Ta Ta Ta". Yuan Zhou returned leisurely to the place where he parted with Wu Jun just now and then started to wait for Wu Jun.
He didn't wait for long before Wu Jun came back.
However, Wu Jun had lost the strength to talk by now. On seeing Yuan Zhou, he directly made a gesture of "Okay" to show that he had completed the task.
"Thank you. Veterans are really impressive." When Yuan Zhou complimented others, his expression remained unchanged, so did the way he spoke.
"I regret saying that I'm a veteran." Wu Jun led the way for Yuan Zhou and walked outwards weakly.
"Um. Never mind. I won't mind." Yuan Zhou revealed a manner of "I don't blame you", which made Wu Jun feel that his stomach hurt even more.
"Speaking of which, exactly how many times did I say that to make you remember so clearly?" Wu Jun became puzzled and then said with a slightly complaining manner.
"Quite a lot of times." Yuan Zhou said positively without even blinking.
"Alright. It's done. The fish is 80.2 kilograms heavy and 2 meters long from the head to the tail. It cost 168,000 RMB in total. And the booth has also been rented, of course only for one day. It's in the outer zone. Tomorrow I will take you there." Wu Jun recovered from his astonishment and started to talk about the fish.
"The tuna will be sent to the booth directly." Wu Jun added.
"Thank you." This time, Yuan Zhou thanked him very sincerely.
"Don't mention it. Just remember my fish belly. Don't forget it. I will not pay for it." Wu Jun shook his head and meanwhile, he didn't forget his own reward.
"Of course. You wait and see." Yuan Zhou nodded his head confidently.
"Leaving other things aside, did you buy a kitchen knife? A new knife has a slight metallic taste." Wu Jun asked curiously.
"I would have almost forgotten about that if you didn't mention it. But now I suddenly have a bold idea." Yuan Zhou said affirmatively.
"A bold idea? What is it?" Wu Jun had a feeling that he was about to be trapped, but he still couldn't help asking that curiously. Right after that, he covered his mouth. However, it was late. Yuan Zhou had started to say something.
"This idea is actually very simple. I need the best mineral water that we can buy on the market. The only requirement is that it must be free from any taste. Veteran, I count on you." Yuan Zhou brought out his own requirements straightforwardly.
"Damn it! This f*cking mouth. Why did I ask?" Wu Jun gave himself a heavy slap on the face.
"It's 10:00 a.m. now. I think you can buy it before 5:00 p.m., can't you?" Though Yuan Zhou's tone of voice was interrogative, his attitude indicated there was no problem for this veteran to do it.
"I feel that this is the most expensive tuna belly throughout history. Furthermore, it's the most tiring to eat it." Wu Jun nodded his head and complained.
"And it will be the most delicious." Yuan Zhou said affirmatively.
"Okay. Shall I send it to your room?" Wu Jun asked.
"Please." Yuan Zhou nodded his head.
Time passed soon. Yuan Zhou took part in the exchange of pointers meeting punctually in the afternoon, but didn't encounter Wu Hai because he was still sleeping. Wu Hai didn't wake up until that evening. When he checked the time and found there was nothing to eat, he continued sleeping and prepared to eat the sashimi made by Yuan Zhou on the following day.
After the exchange meeting ended, Yuan Zhou received the water, 10thousandbc water, at the agreed time. The water came from a coast totally free of any pollution in Canada. Freshness and pureness were its synonyms.
With the price 95 RMB for 750ml, Yuan Zhou spent about 25400 RMB on the water.
Wu Jun almost thought Yuan Zhou would have a bath with that water. After all, the total amount could almost fill a bathtub for one person.
"Dong Dong Dong". Yuan Zhou knocked on Wu Jun's door at 7:00 in the morning.
"I knew it was you. You are so early." When Wu Jun opened the door and saw Yuan Zhou, he didn't feel surprised at all, but instead, said peacefully.
"Um. Morning. Time to go." Yuan Zhou greeted him and spoke about the matter they needed to do together.
"Wait. Let me put on a coat." Wu Jun didn't dare to say anything more in the face of Yuan Zhou now. After all, he wasn't sure when he would be responsible for what he said.
Wu Jun indicated that he was smarter now. Speaking less was always better. After all, he didn't know when he had to pay his own words.
"Um." Yuan Zhou nodded his head and took a step back.
After Wu Jun put on the coat, the two of them took the public transport to Tsukiji Market as usual. After all, the morning rush hour in Japan was quite terrible, though the subway was also very terrible.
Yet, it was better than traffic congestion.
Only when they got on the subway did Wu Jun notice Yuan Zhou carrying a big bag used for mountain climbing. More specifically, it was the kind of big bag that was big enough to hold a person.
"Do you have so many tools?" Just as Wu Jun asked him, a person thrust his way forward and as a result, Wu Jun approached Yuan Zhou involuntarily.
"Yes. Be cautious of the people behind you. Don't push me." Yuan Zhou pushed Wu Jun away immediately.
"You are really ruthless. Obviously it's your bag that occupied too much space." Wu Jun stared at Yuan Zhou in disbelief.
"You'll know why later. Don't touch the bag." Yuan Zhou wasn't swayed by his speech and still said calmly.
Meanwhile, he maintained the pose of keeping everybody away from his bag. At that moment, the advantages of exercising were revealed. Though Yuan Zhou was carrying a big bag, he could still keep the crowds away from his bag.
"This is the demeanor that a prince charming should have." Looking at the girls that walked unsteadily due to the heavy crowd in the subway and the steady big bag in front of him, Yuan Zhou couldn't help feeling proud.
"Can't you just carry it behind your back?" Wu Jun said discontentedly.
"Unnecessary." Yuan Zhou refused flatly.
"What's inside the bag? Why do you appear so mysterious?" Wu Jun took a look at the big bag that occupied too much space.
Fortunately, the two of them didn't wait very long before they arrived at the destination.
When they arrived, many people were already inside. Hence, Wu Jun led Yuan Zhou straight to the booth.
At that moment, Yuan Zhou set down the bag and took out a box from it. It was a metal box, a box that was familiar even to Wu Jun.
"Where's your knife?" Wu Jun asked tentatively.
"It's over here. Where's the fish?" Yuan Zhou pointed at the metal box as expected and asked lightly.
"Holy shit. You actually made an ice blade? You can even make this thing?" Wu Jun was so astonished that he couldn't close his mouth.
That's right. The ice blade was the mysterious weapon of Yuan Zhou.
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