Chapter 501: Giant Bell Pepper

Chapter 501: Chapter 501: Giant Bell Pepper

And so, the two of them silently resigned themselves to the existence of the giant bell pepper.

Lily Hart couldn’t wait to see what the inside looked like. She grabbed the girl’s wrist and bolted toward the Sichuan restaurant.

Caught off guard, the girl was yanked forward and subconsciously tried to shake her off.

But she quickly remembered this was Boss Hart—her benefactor. ’I have to treat her right,’ she thought, so she obediently ran along with her.

The two soon arrived beneath the giant bell pepper. There was a large green door. Red and green... My goodness, it couldn’t be more conspicuous.

Pushing open the main door, their eyes were met with neatly arranged sets of wooden tables and chairs, immediately immersing them in a dining atmosphere.

Don’t be fooled by the colorful bell pepper exterior; the interior was decorated with natural wood. It had three floors, all constructed from wood without a single nail.

But it looked very sturdy, giving one the urge to have a hearty meal.

It was almost time for lunch, so Lily Hart pulled the girl to a seat at the nearest table.

There was a paper menu on the table, as well as a QR code for ordering.

The girl hadn’t seen this kind of menu in a long time. She picked it up and looked it over, finding it quite interesting. Meanwhile, the impatient Lily Hart beside her just scanned the code directly.

They each looked at their own version. The menu even had pictures, which were incredibly lifelike.

Spicy Diced Chicken, Zigong Fresh Chili Rabbit, Beef Mapo Tofu, Spicy Blood Stew, Water-Boiled Fish, Pickled Pepper Bullfrog, Dry-Pot Numbing-and-Spicy Duck, Chongqing-style Mouthwatering Chicken...

Lily Hart wanted to eat every single dish. ’It’s fine if I order a lot,’ she thought. ’I’ll just call Frost Shaw and the others to come eat with us later.’

As she ordered, she asked the girl, "Do you want the spicy diced chicken? How about the fresh chili rabbit? What else do you want to eat? I’m placing the order now, okay?"

The girl didn’t know what was good, but she had a feeling everything would be delicious. She didn’t say a word, just nodded again and again.

Lily Hart placed the order. The two stared at each other for a moment, then suddenly, all the dishes she had just ordered appeared on the table, a perfect feast for the senses.

Every dish looked incredibly appetizing and also incredibly spicy. The Sichuan restaurant owner couldn’t help but start salivating.

Luckily, the table was big enough to hold it all. Lily Hart started rallying the troops. "Quick, quick, everyone gather at the new Sichuan restaurant! Time for a taste test!"

After a few long minutes, Frost Shaw, Roman Rowe, and the others pushed open the door. Their chattering instantly broke the quiet atmosphere inside.

Roman Rowe had a loud voice. "Whoa, so this is what the inside of the giant pepper looks like! You really can’t judge a book by its cover. The inside and outside are completely different!"

Seth’s volume was much more normal. He chimed in, "I didn’t expect this either."

As soon as Frost Shaw came in, he saw Lily Hart and hurried over to her, his steps quick. It was as if he wanted to distance himself from the loudmouth behind him.

He plopped down next to Lily Hart before greeting the owner across the table. "Hello, I’m Frost Shaw, the owner of the convenience store."

The girl was taken aback for a moment, then calmly replied, "Hello, I’m Zoe Corbin, the owner of the Sichuan restaurant."

Only then did Lily Hart remember that she hadn’t even asked for her name, but that didn’t stop them from having a decent chat.

Roman Rowe and the others followed close behind, finding seats and introducing themselves one by one:

"I’m Roman Rowe, the owner of the clinic. Any future treatments are on the house, no charge! My word!" After speaking, he patted his chest confidently.

’That’s a kind offer, but it sounds a little strange.’

Zoe Corbin, however, quite liked it. ’When we go out to kill zombies and stuff, getting injured is inevitable. Who wouldn’t like free treatment?’

Leo Colby looked left and right before finally saying, "I’m Leo Colby, owner of the Dawn Hotel. If you ever want to stay, I’ll give you a discount."

Seeing it was his turn, Seth also said, "I’m Seth. I own the factory. I’ve got new clothes there, if you need any."

Lily Hart found it strange. ’Why are they all suddenly introducing themselves? Have we ever done this before?’

She didn’t understand, so she chose to watch in silence.

Stan Sterling said, "I’m Stan Sterling, owner of the fruit shop. If you want fruit, feel free to stop by."

"Owen Warren. The bathhouse is mine," Owen Warren said simply.

Cynthia Whittaker, seeing it was finally her turn, said, "I’m Cynthia Whittaker, the hot pot restaurant owner. Hehe, finally, another restaurant!"

Whenever someone introduced themselves, Zoe Corbin’s gaze would lock onto them as she memorized their name and shop.

She also had to remember their face to match the name. ’What if I mix them up later?’

Luckily, her memory was pretty good, and she managed to remember the large group of people.

After Cynthia Whittaker finished, Lily Hart called out, "Alright, everyone, let’s eat! Let’s see how the food at the Sichuan restaurant tastes."

There was a whole table of delicious food here; they couldn’t just stand around chatting and bragging. The top priority right now was lunch.

And they had to finish everything! No leftovers!

Everyone had been influenced by Lily Hart and developed a love for all things spicy. Now, looking at the dishes on the table...

...their appetites soared. Every dish was bright red or glistening with chili oil.

Dig in!

Lily Hart picked up a piece of the spicy diced chicken. It was numbing, spicy, dry, and fragrant, becoming more flavorful the more she chewed.

She followed it with a mouthful of fragrant, fluffy white rice. My goodness, this went perfectly with rice! One bite of chicken, one bite of rice, and just like that, half her bowl was gone.

Then she picked up a piece of the water-boiled fish. It was fresh, savory, numbing, and spicy. She accidentally bit into a Sichuan peppercorn, and the numbing sensation made her break out in a sweat.

The others were no exception. The Sichuan food was truly numbing and spicy. Everyone was hissing and panting from the heat, but no one was willing to stop.

Lily Hart pulled out a case of ice-cold Coke and handed a bottle to everyone to cool down, despite the risk of getting the runs later.

But, in this moment, happiness was the most important thing!

Each dish had its own unique flavor; it wasn’t all just numbing and spicy.

By the end of the meal, everyone was drenched in sweat, as if they had just washed their faces.

Zoe Corbin ate with the most gusto. Even though she knew her stomach couldn’t handle such a sudden shock, she thought, ’Who cares! I’ll eat first and worry later!’

’Who can say no to Sichuan food? I’m sweating bullets, but I can’t stop!’

Everyone strictly followed the "clean plate" campaign. They were all on the verge of being stuffed, which was just the right amount.

Roman Rowe gave a thumbs-up. "*Burp*~ That was delicious! We don’t have to eat hot pot for our team-building events anymore."

Cynthia Whittaker shot him a glare. "What, you felt wronged eating hot pot?"

"Of course not! But you get tired of eating the same thing every day!" Roman Rowe muttered his defense, not daring to say it loudly.

He couldn’t win a fight against Cynthia Whittaker and Sue Sutton, and he was terrified the two of them would team up to beat him senseless.

’No one would help me then,’ he thought. ’This bunch would just stand by and watch the show. Damn them!’

"Quit your whining," Cynthia Whittaker retorted bluntly.

Zoe Corbin watched them bicker with a faint sense of contentment. She wanted to join in but didn’t know how to start. After a long moment of hesitation, she still didn’t say a word.

While they bickered, Lily Hart turned to Zoe Corbin. "Are you planning to open for business today?"

"Can I?" Zoe Corbin’s attention snapped back from the argument to Lily Hart as she asked cautiously.