Divine Lucky Star
Chapter 399 - Chapter 399 Chapter 398 Youre Really Gilding Your Own Face

Chapter 399: Chapter 398: You’re Really Gilding Your Own Face Chapter 399: Chapter 398: You’re Really Gilding Your Own Face Meng Haoran saw Jiang Ruoyun whispering to Wang Hao and gave Wang Hao a fierce glare before starting to show off his knowledge of sushi culture to everyone. “We often say that where there’s fish there’s sushi. Not only does sushi have a long and rich culture within RB, but it’s also incredibly popular outside of RB, with countless sushi restaurants around the world. The combination of vinegared rice and raw fish gives ingenious chefs the greatest potential for creativity. Its super-low calories, raw consumption method, organic ingredients, fresh taste, and attractive presentation–sushi meets all the imaginations of diners. So, I think inviting Miss Ruoyun to dine in such a place is indeed very classy.”

Wang Hao: “…”

Do you really need to make it sound so grand?

After he finished speaking, Jiang Luochen’s mouth was practically watering as he said, “Wow, is sushi really that amazing? I was only aware of eating it, but it’s only today that I’ve realized it has so many benefits!”

“Of course,” Meng Haoran said proudly, “Master Yuantian, after decades of researching sushi culture, makes sushi that ranks at the top in RB. His coming to Zhonghai to open a sushi restaurant has fulfilled countless diners’ wishes. It’s truly commendable. Remember, when you eat sushi later, you must consume the entire piece in one bite. Only then can you truly appreciate the deliciousness of sushi–the fragrance of the rice and the taste of the raw fish completely blend together, filling your mouth without leaving any gap, letting that rich flavor linger in your mouth enduringly, unraveling in waves.”

Wang Hao sat there listening to Meng Haoran brag, and after Meng finally finished, Wang Hao let out a big yawn: “Um, isn’t sushi from our Heavenly People’s Republic?”

“What did you say?!” Meng Haoran immediately screamed, “How could sushi possibly be from the Heavenly People’s Republic! It’s originally from RB, alright? Being ignorant isn’t your fault, but embarrassing yourself out here is!”

As he exclaimed, everyone in the place turned their heads and shot Wang Hao a look.

Sushi is from the Heavenly People’s Republic?! What a joke!

Seeing everyone’s expressions around him, Wang Hao just chuckled.

Young one, don’t forget your roots just because you’ve been abroad for a couple of years. Watch me educate you properly today!

“Actually,” Wang Hao said with a smile, now in full argumentative mode, “sushi really did originate from our Heavenly People’s Republic. It first appeared around the year 200 of the Late Han Dynasty. Initially, it was just salt-cured salty fish. Later, people slowly began to eat it with rice, and the side dishes gradually expanded to include vegetables, meats, and more. This way of eating allowed masses of common people to survive through the constantly war-plagued history–it’s the precursor of sushi.”

As he spoke, Jiang Ruoyun was stunned. She didn’t know why, but she loved watching Wang Hao articulate and confuse everyone–it was like this even in the training class, so she involuntarily followed!

Just look, her three roommates are already gaping in amazement!

“In fact, sushi also has another name–it’s called ‘shi’ or ‘za’.” Wang Hao continued, “For ‘shi’, the left side is the character for fish, and the right is the character for imperial decree, pronounced ‘yi’ with a fourth tone. The character ‘shi’ first appeared in the dictionary ‘Er Ya*Xi Qi’ from the 3rd to 4th century BC, which says meat is called ‘geng’, and fish is called ‘shi.’ As for the character ‘za’, it is a combination of the fish character on the left and the right half of the character for yesterday, pronounced ‘zha’ with a third tone. This term emerged a little later. More than 500 years afterward, Liu Xi of the Eastern Han wrote in ‘Shi Ming*Volume Two*Food and Drink Chapter’: ‘za’ is pickled, pickling with salt and rice, adding pickles, cooked and then consumed. Look at that, isn’t this method similar to how sushi is made?”

Having said all this, Meng Haoran was left dumbfounded, his mouth agape, unable to find his words for quite some time.

“This… this…” Meng Haoran was completely speechless, stuttering, “you… you’re spouting nonsense! How could sushi be from the Heavenly People’s Republic!”

“Actually, if we really get into it,” Wang Hao continued, completely ignoring him, “sushi was quite popular along our Heavenly People’s Republic’s coasts back in the day. But alas, it couldn’t compare with our Heavenly People’s Republic’s eight major cuisines, so it was gradually abandoned. Ah, I’m getting off track…”

“Right, right, let’s stop there,” said Meng Haoran, seeing that Wang Hao had finally shut up. He kicked Wang Hao hard under the table, thinking smugly to scare him off and quickly changed the subject: “We’re here to eat sushi today, so let’s not discuss anything else. This restaurant’s head chef, Master Yuantian, is a Michelin-certified two-star chef. Getting a chance to eat sushi here is not easy. If it weren’t for pulling some strings, the restaurant’s reservations would be booked up until two months from now!”

Wang Hao: “…”

Could you not kick so hard?!

“Exactly,” Jiang Luochen vigorously nodded, saying, “Senior Brother Meng has wide connections. Last year, he introduced Liu Guangbin to a talent scout, and now he’s a second-tier celebrity with an appearance fee of supposedly one million!”

“Indeed, Brother Liu is now doing quite well,” Yang Xueyao also nodded, saying, “I saw him not long ago, and he’s already gained quite a few fans. I heard he gets about a million for a movie role.”

Qin Susu: “That’s so impressive! I wonder when I’ll become a big star!”

“Of course you will,” Meng Haoran said with smug satisfaction, “Just look at my dad–he’s well connected with all the major film companies. If someone shows promise, my dad’s recommendation can get them on TV a couple of times and they’ll shoot to fame! Let me tell you, becoming a star isn’t just about talent, which is actually only a small part. What matters more is backing the right horse–get it? I won’t mention others, just look at our school alumna Lan Zihuang. My dad certainly didn’t hold back in singing her praises back in the day!”

Jiang Luochen and the three girls all agreed, “Exactly, Senior Brother Meng is the best one to depend on!”

Wang Hao: “…”

You sure are gilding your own face, Brother Haoran!

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