At the moment the roasted goose walked out, all the students witnessing the scene were stunned.
Even Chen Nuoyi, who was acting as the cashier, widened her beautiful eyes in shock.
This can't be explained by mere nerve reflexes!
It feels like a fairy tale has come to life.
Seeing his trick had captivated the students, Su Yuan smiled slightly and said aloud:
"Dear students, this is the cafeteria's new dish, Dragon Scale Roasted Goose, a new kind of cuisine that can move around and carve itself into pieces, making it ready to serve."
"This dish not only uses high-grade ingredients, paying attention to color, aroma, and taste, but also provides great visual enjoyment. Please, everyone, feel free to try it."
Of course, these were all words Su Yuan made up to deceive them.
As for why the roasted goose could move, it was just because Su Yuan used the Corpse Control Skill from the Ancient Corpse Refining Technique, using the Soul Summoning Bell to control its movements.
After all, this roasted goose, even though fully cooked, still remains a functioning walking corpse.
Does a walking corpse even care if it's cooked or not?
This was the customer-attracting method Su Yuan had mentioned, using a self-carving roasted goose as the selling point to pique diners' curiosity.
It was evident that the naive and simple-minded high school students couldn't resist such temptation.
As for whether this blatant method of corpse control would attract the attention of the authorities?
Su Yuan had done his research. He found... this world doesn't seem to have developed a zombie culture, and the nails for the Soul Suppressing Nail, along with the Soul Summoning Bell in his hand, were all makeshift from items bought at funeral supply stores.
This world is a proper Cultivation World, with not much of that ghostly mystical literature; on the other hand, this era has yet to unearth the Demon Dao's Corpse Refining Technique from ancient legacies.
So even if he brought the Ancient Corpse Refining Technique into the public eye, who would know as long as he kept quiet?
Of course, there's the possibility that the Corpse Refining Technique had been discovered in some ancient legacy but was banned due to violating natural order.
But even if it's the latter, Su Yuan wasn't afraid.
He's just a goose maker, making a roasted goose that can move on its own; who could relate the distasteful zombie with the delicious enticing roasted goose?
In any case, from any perspective, Su Yuan was justified.
"I'll have one of those Dragon Scale Roasted Goose."
Soon, a curious student came to the food window and swiped his card with a beep.
Su Yuan smiled and asked:
"Which part of the roasted goose does this student like?"
"Goose breast."
Before he finished speaking, the students saw the guy at the counter gently shaking the bell in his hand, and the roasted goose began to skillfully carve its breast with a carving knife, effortlessly slicing off over a pound of goose breast meat.
Chunks placed, the dish presented, the serving done in one go, dazzling everyone.
This scene left everyone present in disbelief.
In this era where everyone is engaged in cultivation, moving objects is not difficult, but making a roasted goose move like a living creature isn't something an ordinary Qi Cultivation Cultivator could achieve.
Clearly, this was a secret technique that could be passed down for generations! An awe-inspiring culinary performance!
The first student to purchase the Dragon Scale Roasted Goose had already decided that as long as the goose meat wasn't too bad, he would come to patronize it every now and then just to watch the performance.
Thinking this, the student eagerly picked up his chopsticks, grabbed a piece of goose meat, and put it in his mouth.
"How is it, how does the goose taste?"
One of his classmates, curious as ever, asked him.
After chewing the goose meat thoroughly and swallowing, he fell into deep silence, not speaking until the surrounding students grew anxious, when he suddenly said decisively:
"This goose meat is sour! Don't buy it, any of you!"
Upon hearing this, the students were all shocked.
Could it be that this delicious-looking roasted goose was just a façade?
But in the next second, they saw that student, with lightning speed, pull out his meal card and, before anyone could react, shouted:
"Ten portions! Give me ten portions! I want every part!"
Other students: "..."
Damn it, you sneaky bastard!
At this moment, there was no doubt among the students, who all eagerly took out their meal cards to quickly grab a bite!
Thanks to Su Yuan's strategy, the new Dragon Scale Roasted Goose became a campus hit.
In less than half an hour, a hundred portions of the Dragon Scale Roasted Goose were sold out. The once plump roasted goose was now reduced to mere bones.
Without its flesh, its soul sealed inside the body officially ascended—well, actually just disappeared, as modern cultivation research shows that reincarnation doesn't exist.
"Su Yuan, Su Yuan, we just sold a hundred portions of Dragon Scale Roasted Goose, did we just make twelve hundred bucks in one go?!"
Chen Nuoyi asked excitedly.
Su Yuan nodded seriously, even he felt the students were overly enthusiastic. He had been hoping to sell more in the evening, but it was sold out by midday, with even more students making reservations with him.
Come on, just eating a dish worth dozens to hundreds of dollars, and you eat just like that?
Is it just me who's broke?
Oh right, there's also the one beside me.
It was at this moment that Su Yuan suddenly realized he hadn't factored something into his income calculation—it was the situation where the roasted goose couldn't meet the demand, requiring increased production.
If they could sell two or even three roasted geese a day, he and Chen Nuoyi could make twenty to thirty thousand a month!
"Thank you, Su Yuan."
At this time, Chen Nuoyi's sincere voice sounded:
"If it weren't for you leading me to earn money, I wouldn't even have been able to afford my meals."
Su Yuan turned his head and met the bright, serious eyes of the young girl, feeling slightly entranced.
He cleared his throat lightly and laughed:
"Well, you have to properly learn the art of roasting and marinating from me next time, especially my goose-controlling bell-ringing technique; it's not that easy to master!"
The young girl quickly said: "Mm, I will definitely watch and learn well, to truly help you."
Just as the two were casually chatting, a steady and powerful voice suddenly came from the window:
"Su Yuan?"
Upon hearing this familiar voice, Su Yuan's body involuntarily stiffened. He turned to see the stern face of his class teacher, Yue Lin.
"Mr. Yue... Yue Teacher?"
For some unknown reason, Su Yuan felt a slight apprehension, even though he had already reported to the class teacher about his cafeteria job, it still felt like being caught dating by a parent.
Perhaps because he thought he had tainted the sacredness of being the top of the class?
Just as Su Yuan was unsure of how to respond, Yue Lin's tone softened:
"You two certainly have a knack, overshadowing the other food stalls as soon as you hit the job."
"But you also need to be careful not to let work interfere with your studies. The college entrance exam is near, so make academics your priority."
"Yes, Teacher Yue!"
Su Yuan and Chen Nuoyi quickly responded in unison.
Then, Yue Lin changed the subject and said:
"I came late today and didn't get to buy your Dragon Scale Roasted Goose. Remember to save me a few portions tomorrow."