"Jas, how much do you think I can make if I sell one of my dishes in the auction?" Lucian suddenly asked Jas as he felt he was going to be sucked dry at this rate.
Hearing this, Jas blinked in surprise and excitedly asked, "Does Senior intend to sell a recipe?"
Lucian shook his head, "Of course not. My recipes will never be sold."
His tone was adamant, leaving no room for discussion.
"What a sha." Jas was disappointed. If Lucian were to place a recipe up for auction, he would have used all the money on him and even taken out a loan to acquire the recipe.
The others, except for Lily in the room, were equally disappointed.
"Does Chef Lucian want to cook a dish and sell it in the auction?" Fenwick asked with furrowed brows. He wondered if that was even possible.
In response, Lucian nodded and looked at Jas for his answer.
Seeing this, Jas rubbed his chin in thought.
A few seconds later, Jas responded unconfidently, "Since there has never been a precedent where food is auctioned, I can't give Senior a confident answer. But, I'm sure the price, depending on the dish, would be two or three tis the original price."
"That's what I also thought," Lucian said while sighing inwardly after he glanced at the new highest bid of 3,750 Gold Coins by a person with the alias, 'Wind Tiger'.
Due to how many people were attending the auction, the price continued to soar rapidly.
"Does Senior want-
to advertise your restaurant?" Coby said, finishing his twin brother's sentence.
"Sothing like that," Lucian said.
"If Chef Lucian wants to advertise your restaurant's food, I might have a way." Garrett suddenly said.
"Oh?" Lucian turned his head around and glanced curiously at Garrett.
"The Dragon Phoenix Auction House has an intermission period where the guests are served food, free of charge," Garrett replied. He had been to the Dragon Phoenix Auction House and was aware of how things worked. The food served was one of the highlights of the entire auction. However, now that he had tasted Lucian's food, no matter what the Dragon Phoenix Auction House provided, it would be bland.
[The Host is not allowed to give away free food. Doing so would result in a serious punishnt.] The System announced.
"I won't give away free food." Even without the System's words, Lucian would have disagreed.
The five thousand people venue was entirely filled, waiting to give him their money.
Luican then turned his gaze back to Garrett, "Tell more about this intermission period. How long does it last, and what kind of food is served?"
Before Garrett could speak, Jas explained, "The intermission lasts for half an hour. During that ti, the Auction House provides a lavish spread of light appetizers, rare fruits, and expensive, light wines. The guests also use the ti to relax, socialize, make connections, and even brag about the items they've won."
'That's it!' The Intermission was a golden opportunity. It was the most ideal mont to introduce his food to the subordinates of the wealthiest and most influential people and the Young Masters and Young Mistresses, who remained in Harmony City.
Noticing Lucian remained silent after his explanation, Jas continued, "If Senior's food were to be served during the intermission, I guarantee it would steal the spotlight. The guests attending the auction would be talking about it long after the auction ended, and I wouldn't be surprised if they start bidding for the chance to take ho a dish."
"It's not a bad idea… but-" Lucian suddenly frowned as he voiced his concern, "I need a kitchen."
"If Senior needs a kitchen, leave it to ." Jas thumped his chest, causing his pot belly to jiggle. "I can even help Senior convince the Branch Leader to allow you to serve your dishes to the guests."
Lucian nodded. "If you can do those two things, I'll owe you another favor."
"Haha. Senior, it's this Jas' honor to help Senior." Jas said, suddenly feeling he had taken another step forward in his grand plan of becoming the Orchard Family's Family Head.
After feeling elated, Jas retrieved a Long Distance Communication Device from his Spatial Ring.
[Carlton drop everything you're doing and quickly find a restaurant close to Dragon Phoenix Auction House willing to allow Senior to use their kitchen.] Read chapters at empire
Without asking any questions, Carlton replied, [Yes, Master. I will call you back once I have everything finalized.]
anwhile, Lily's eyes widened as she thought of the perfect plan. [Big Brother Lucian, do you have a Skill that can help Lily copy soone's voice?] Lily suddenly asked her Big Brother Lucian with bated anticipation.
Lucian sighed as he recognized that mischievous tone all too well. [A voice changer? … Haah, one second.] He felt the mischievous Pixie was up to no good.
[System, do you have the Skill Lily ntioned?]
[Of course. The System has everything.] The System said proudly.
[Alright, transfer the Skill into her Soul.] Lucian said.
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