"Sì Xǐ, do you have any more scallions?"
The red crab with eight legs, as big as a meter.
Standing at the entrance of his own noodle shop, he shouted to the delicious snack shop next door.
"Hey!"
The young man poked his head out of his second-floor window.
His light blue long sleeves were tied with a rope, and he was wearing a dark blue apron.
"Brother Bājiǎo, are you out of scallions again?"
The eight-legged crab was all red, and it was impossible to tell if it was blushing. It said, "I'm stir-frying the meat sauce, and I'm a little short."
The young man said nothing more, "Yes, more scallions make it more fragrant. Wait for me."
The young man retracted his head and returned indoors.
Inside,
The second floor was used as a bedroom.
There was an exquisite dressing table, a soft large bed, and... a large swimming pool.
The pool water was azure blue.
Ripples spread outwards from the water.
The next second,
A beautiful figure emerged from the water, revealing her upper body.
A few strands of wet hair clung to the sides of her face, her face was delicate and beautiful, and the corners of her eyes were slightly red.
Beneath the water was a beautiful white fish tail.
"Are we opening soon?"
The mermaid asked,
Her voice truly lived up to the saying 'great pearls and small pearls falling on a jade plate'.
Just listening to it made one feel happy and relaxed.
She smiled and said, "I've prepared twenty face masks, and I'll sell them alongside your snacks!"
Què Sì Xǐ turned to look at her, "Alright."
He waved his hand, using his ghostly energy to retrieve a small bag of scallions from the kitchen on the first floor,
And said, "When I went out to collect ingredients a few days ago, I also heard that the Underworld is now connected to the internet."
The mermaid was a little surprised, "Can we use phones and computers now?"
"Yes."
As he spoke, Què Sì Xǐ got the scallions.
He poked his head out of the window again and said to the eight-legged crab downstairs next door,
"Brother Bājiǎo, catch!"
The scallions were thrown in a parabolic trajectory, falling towards the next door.
The eight-legged crab raised a large claw and pinched.
He caught it steadily.
"Thanks, I'll send some to your wife when the sauce is ready."
Què Sì Xǐ: "Okay."
When he retracted his head and turned around.
He saw his wife looking at him with sparkling eyes, excitedly saying,
"Then let's open a shop in Ghost City next time! Let's stay there for a while!"
Què Sì Xǐ glanced at the small game console on the dressing table, "Want to play a new game?"
"Mhm mhm!"
The mermaid nodded repeatedly, looking very cute.
Què Sì Xǐ only thought for a moment before agreeing, "But you can't run around when I'm not here."
"Mhm mhm!"
...
A hundred years later.
The mortal world finally discovered the phenomenon of mirages again.
Before this, many viewers had heard from the older generation about the true appearance of mirages.
They contained all sorts of trading spaces, magnificent and beautiful.
The green-skinned fruits and small red flowers traded by the streamers were given to fans as benefits.
With generations of research and development by the country, the desert problem in the mortal world was gradually solved.
Now, when one goes to the desert, it is already a green expanse.
Among the green, there are also specks of red.
Small red flowers bloomed, delicate and charming.
During the two hottest months of summer, many people even went to that area to escape the heat.
As the familiar mobile phone notification sound rang.
Streamers quickly flooded into the live stream.
"Long live the streamer!"
"A once-in-a-lifetime series!"
"Will there be fan benefits this time too? I've already contacted all my aunts and uncles!"
"The one upstairs is amazing! This awareness is absolutely perfect!"
...
In the live stream footage,
Above the treacherous grand canyon, a projected scene appeared.
Whether it was a scorching desert or strange houses... it looked extremely mystical.
Jiang Lin had come here last time for a mission of divine reincarnation.
He stood at the entrance of the mirage, not wearing his Wuchang uniform.
Instead, he had changed into more casual attire – a light-colored robe.
He said to the camera:
"We have plenty of time today, so I'll take you guys inside for a stroll."
Amidst the viewers' delighted bullet comments, he flew into the mirage.
What appeared before his eyes was
A golden beach, and at the edge of the beach, an ocean.
From time to time, fish leaped out of the sea.
On the beach,
A starfish lazily flipped over, exposing another side to the sun.
Next to it, there was a sign.
It listed the services and prices.
Sunbathing: Enhances immunity.
Seawater bathing: Heals injuries.
Valuable, fun, and rare items could be used for payment. Charged by time.
...
Clearly, this was a lazy starfish.
The bullet comment section was filled with envy.
"Isn't this the life I dream of?"
"Beach, ocean, and being able to lie down and collect money, awesome."
"Can we pick up a Patrick Star?"
...
Jiang Lin strolled around for a while before entering the next trading space.
He really took everyone along for the tour.
After a hundred years, the trading spaces within had also undergone many changes.
Merchants came and went, and the products within the mirage were constantly updated.
As Jiang Lin browsed, he also bought some suitable items.
He even specifically bought some to be used as fan benefits.
When he reached the food space, he ordered many delicious dishes.
He packed some and ate some on the spot.
The viewers exclaimed, "The food stream has begun!" "No, I really can't eat anymore."
...
"What would you like to order, sir?"
Què Sì Xǐ stood in front of the semi-open kitchen counter,
He was tossing a lump of dough back and forth between his hands.
Jiang Lin glanced at the menu on the wall, which listed all sorts of snack names.
Takoyaki, Mala Tang, Stir-fried Ho Fun, Hand-grabbed Pancakes, Soft Jelly, Lotus Leaf Wraps...
It was as if all the snacks from the four seas and eight directions had been gathered.
Jiang Lin turned to the young man, "Do you have any recommendations?"
Què Sì Xǐ's round face broke into a smile, "Three-delicacy meat pie. I found it in a small place, and I guarantee you'll want more after eating it! The raw materials alone require over fifty varieties."
"If you have elders or children at home, you can also try the soft jelly and takoyaki. I absolutely won't rip you off."
Jiang Lin nodded slightly, "Then I'll try these three first. And pack thirty portions of each."
"Alright, wait a moment."
Què Sì Xǐ's voice always carried accents from different regions.
He kneaded the dough and looked up at him.
Honestly, this amount wasn't much; he had encountered customers who packed a hundred portions.
The appearance time of the mirage was not stable, and if this opportunity was missed, it was uncertain when the next one would be.
... However, this customer looked a bit familiar.
Què Sì Xǐ began to busily work at the counter, his movements agile and orderly.
Some items, like the soft jelly, were already packed.
Takoyaki also didn't take much time,
Only the three-delicacy meat pie required more steps.
Seeing this, Jiang Lin found a seat and observed the environment inside the shop.
The shop didn't look large from the outside, but once inside, it had its own space.
It was quite spacious,
Even if a hundred customers entered at the same time, it wouldn't be crowded.
The shop was furnished with many tables and chairs, and the overall decoration was in cool tones.
It looked quite clean.
The menu was written on the wall, along with pictures of many delicious foods.
Jiang Lin watched the young man busy himself and heard the sound of water from the second floor.
His expression was calm, but a hint of relief appeared in his eyes.
"Do you have children?" he asked.
"Yes."
Què Sì Xǐ replied without looking up, "That girl is very energetic, always running around."
Jiang Lin: "It's good for children to be lively."
Què Sì Xǐ smiled, "I think so too. As long as life is happy, there's no need to be too strict."
"By the way, do you want a box of face masks? My wife made them herself.
You can use them yourself or give them as gifts. After applying, your skin will be soft and smooth."
Jiang Lin thought for a moment, "I'll take two boxes."
He could give them to Xū Shǔzi's family later.
...
While they were chatting,
The live stream camera automatically shifted, focusing on Què Sì Xǐ's hands as he prepared the food.
Watching the food gradually take shape, it was as if the aroma could be smelled through the screen.
The viewers felt their mouths water.
Soon,
Què Sì Xǐ finished preparing some of the dishes and let Jiang Lin eat while he waited.
Viewers: (｡•﹃•｡) I want to eat...
Jiang Lin ate unhurriedly,
By the time he finished the snacks on the table, Què Sì Xǐ had almost finished packing everything he had ordered.
Finally, he didn't forget to pack a box of face masks for him.
"Come again if it's delicious."
Jiang Lin took the items and put them into his storage bag.
He responded, "Mhm."
He was like a true diner, buying and leaving.
He continued to lead the viewers through the mirage.
...
In the snack shop—
Què Sì Xǐ was cleaning the counter with his ghostly energy,
And said to his wife on the second floor, "That customer just now looked very familiar."
Splash—
The mermaid emerged from the pool,
Her ears were white fish fins, shimmering with a crystal-clear light, "Hmm?"
"It looks like that streamer from the Underworld."
"Oh..." The voice from the second floor paused, "Then will our snack shop become popular?"
"No, the mirage doesn't open often... Did he discover your identity?"
"He probably did."
Què Sì Xǐ wiped his hands with a cloth and said casually,
"But I'm the owner of the shop in the mirage,
And the rules of the mirage are here. He can't take me away."
Splash splash—
The water in the pool splashed.
The mermaid sat by the edge of the pool,
Her upper body was wearing a white, shimmering bandeau,
Her beautiful fish tail swayed gently in the water, creating ripples.
She giggled, "That's true. Anyway, you have a legitimate Underworld identity card, so there's no need to panic."
"I'm not panicking." Què Sì Xǐ casually asked, "Do you want to eat something?"
"I want cake!"
"Strawberry flavored?"
"Mhm mhm! With extra cream."
...