Chapter 39: The Incredible Honeysuckle Tea!

Chapter 39: The Incredible Honeysuckle Tea!

Chen Shengfei and Fu Qing couldn't help but glance at Zhang Lin, their eyes filled with newfound admiration.

If it weren't for the lack of proper facilities and accommodation here, they would have considered hosting their company's upcoming client visit and three-day conference here. The food alone in this restaurant would undoubtedly leave their clients thoroughly satisfied.

At this moment, Fu Yao's face was already brimming with surprise. "Uncle, the food in your restaurant is amazing! I've never tasted anything this good in my entire life!"

She wasn't exaggerating. In Youcheng, no restaurant could match the quality of the food here. Even when her mother had earned some money in Ming City and they visited a so-called high-end restaurant, Fu Yao still found it lacking. The small local eateries in Youcheng were better, let alone the food she was enjoying now.

You can imagine just how delighted she was.

"Uncle, your restaurant is going to be a huge hit," Fu Yao said with absolute certainty.

"Thanks for the good words," Zhang Lin smiled.

Liu De soon returned, carrying a bag and handing it to Zhang Lin. "Boss, here's what you asked for."

Upon receiving the call, he had rushed out to purchase the herbs and then hurried back.

Zhang Lin took the ingredients needed to brew the honeysuckle tea and said to Fu Yao, "Fu Yao, keep enjoying your meal. I'll go to the kitchen and brew the honeysuckle tea."

"Sure, Uncle!" Fu Yao replied, her eyes sparkling with anticipation. Uncle had mentioned his secret recipe for honeysuckle tea.

Zhang Lin then took the ingredients and the honeysuckle to the kitchen.

The kitchen was sweltering, and Zhang Lin could feel the heat as soon as he entered. Lin Nan and the other chefs greeted him respectfully and then continued working diligently.

Although they had only served a little over a hundred tourists that morning, there were still a dozen tables to cater to, all of whom had ordered around the same time. They couldn't afford to let any of the guests wait too long.

Zhang Lin found a small stove and got to work. According to the recipe, brewing the honeysuckle tea was straightforward, taking less than ten minutes. For 1000 mL of tea, only 1 gram of honeysuckle was needed, though the exact amount wasn't strictly defined.

Following the recipe, Zhang Lin added the ingredients one by one to the pot, being careful not to add too much, as they were just supplementary. After adding the two ingredients, he placed the honeysuckle into the small stove, which contained about 1500 mL of boiling water. He added just a few grams of honeysuckle.

This was just a trial run to experience the process and see how it could be utilized.

As soon as the honeysuckle was added, Zhang Lin continued to add the remaining ingredients. Soon, a subtle herbal aroma began to waft through the air. The scent was mild and pleasant, not overwhelming.

Before long, the honeysuckle tea was ready. Zhang Lin let it cool down and then placed it in the refrigerator to chill, following the recipe.

The recipe called for a cooling tea, with properties like Quenching Thirst +1 and Clearing Heat +1. The attribute of Treating Constipation +2 was truly remarkable.

After a short while, the temperature of the honeysuckle tea had dropped, and he took it out of the refrigerator. It was ready.

He immediately poured a small cup and took a sip, immediately feeling the Quenching Thirst +1 effect. A refreshing coolness spread through his body, making him feel incredibly comfortable, as if the air conditioning in a hot room couldn't compare.

Even without the Treating Constipation +2 attribute, this honeysuckle tea was already superior to any other beverage.

Zhang Lin quickly took two 500 mL disposable cups and left the kitchen.

In the restaurant, Fu Yao had finished her meal and was now taking photos of the restaurant's design with her phone.

When she saw him, she was immediately intrigued. "Uncle, is this your secret recipe honeysuckle tea?"

"Yep!" Zhang Lin nodded, poured a cup of the tea, and handed it to her.

Fu Yao had tasted honeysuckle tea before, brewed by her grandfather. She was curious to see how Uncle's secret recipe would differ. But when she took a sip, she was stunned and quickly drank more.

She couldn't believe it was honeysuckle tea.

Chen Shengfei and his wife had also finished their meal and were heading to the cash register to pay. Seeing Zhang Lin come out, Chen Shengfei approached, intending to greet him before exploring the flower fields.

He truly felt that Zhang Lin was no ordinary man. If a restaurant of this caliber were in Ming City, with such high-quality dishes, it would be a sensation, and even they would need to make reservations in advance, just like at the Jin Fu Restaurant.

Now, having discovered this place, if they couldn't get a reservation at Jin Fu, they could always drive here, just a bit farther.

As Chen Shengfei approached Zhang Lin's table, he heard the little girl exclaim, "Uncle, your honeysuckle tea is incredible! The refreshing coolness is even better than drinking a cold can of cola on a scorching day."

"Pretty impressive, right?" Zhang Lin said with a grin.

"Wow! Uncle, you're amazing!" Fu Yao couldn't help but look at Zhang Lin with admiration.

She truly thought Uncle was incredible. Not only had he created such a beautiful sea of rapeseed flowers, but his restaurant's dishes were also delicious. Now, this secret recipe of honeysuckle tea was equally delightful.

It was a pity that her sister had recently found a boyfriend; otherwise, she would have introduced Uncle to her.

Zhang Lin, oblivious to Fu Yao's thoughts, chuckled and said, "However, this isn't the most significant effect of the honeysuckle tea. It's called a secret recipe because it can also treat constipation, and it works wonders."

Chen Shengfei walked over and was about to speak when he heard Zhang Lin's words. He was taken aback and almost instinctively asked, "Mr. Zhang, can this honeysuckle tea really treat constipation?"

Clearly, his words carried a hint of hope.

Zhang Lin turned around and smiled, "Mr. Chen, this honeysuckle tea is my exclusive secret recipe, and it indeed can treat constipation!"

Hearing this, Chen Shengfei subconsciously said, "Mr. Zhang, my wife has been suffering from constipation lately. Could I have a cup of honeysuckle tea? I can pay for it!"

"Unfortunately, I only have one cup left, but I'll give it to you, Mr. Chen. No need to pay." Zhang Lin quickly waved his hand, poured the 500ml disposable cup he had reserved for himself, and handed it to Chen Shengfei.

"Thank you, Mr. Zhang!" Chen Shengfei took the honeysuckle tea and couldn't wait to see its effects. He bid farewell to Zhang Lin and headed toward the cash register.

Seeing that his wife had already paid, the two of them left the restaurant together.

"What do you have there?" Fu Qing asked curiously.

Chen Shengfei immediately explained, "It's honeysuckle tea. Mr. Zhang said it's an exclusive secret recipe that's very effective for treating constipation."

"Drink it quickly and see if it works. This time, your constipation is quite severe." Fu Qing urged, knowing that her husband's constitution made him prone to constipation whenever he was busy and sat for long periods.

If this tea worked, she could bring him here directly whenever he had constipation. The medication from the hospital was less effective and often left her husband feeling drained.

"Sure thing, honey!" Chen Shengfei replied, but he felt a bit guilty when he looked at his wife.

Fu Qing sensed that her husband was acting strangely but didn't think much of it.

At that moment, Zhang Lin and Fu Yao came out. Seeing Chen Shengfei, Zhang Lin said, "Mr. Chen, I forgot to mention earlier. If your wife drinks this honeysuckle tea, please let me know how effective it is."

"Hehe, sure... sure..." Chen Shengfei's face turned red with embarrassment as he looked at his wife.

Fu Qing gave her husband a sharp look, wondering why he seemed so odd.

If she was the one suffering from constipation, why did he make it sound like it was a big deal?

Zhang Lin, unaware of the situation, continued walking with Fu Yao to send her back to school.

"Drink it! I'll go buy the tickets!" Fu Qing gave her husband another look and headed toward the ticket office.

It was midday, but the sky was overcast, making it a perfect time to enjoy the sea of rapeseed flowers without worrying about the sun.

Chen Shengfei smiled bitterly and drank the honeysuckle tea in one gulp, then threw the cup into the trash.

Soon, he felt a strange, warm sensation in his abdomen, which was surprisingly comfortable.

A moment later, Fu Qing returned with the tickets and they headed toward the entrance to the flower sea.

Fu Qing was genuinely fond of the rapeseed flower sea, and when she saw the vast expanse of flowers, she was thrilled. The beauty was unlike anything she had ever seen.

Chen Shengfei, who usually didn't enjoy traveling and had little appreciation for scenic views, was also amazed by the flower sea.

It was truly beautiful.

He was certain that this flower sea would become a sensation.

Just as he was thinking this, his expression suddenly changed, and he hurriedly called out to Fu Qing, "Honey, I need to use the restroom. I'll go to the service center."

Fu Qing was taken aback.

Was the honeysuckle tea that effective?

Chen Shengfei quickly left and made his way to the restroom. A few moments later, a very satisfied sound echoed from inside: "Ahh, what a relief!"

Soon, Chen Shengfei emerged from the restroom with a broad smile.

Mr. Zhang's secret recipe honeysuckle tea was incredibly effective, especially since his constipation had been quite severe.

Compared to the medication from the hospital, this honeysuckle tea was like a miracle.

He hurriedly opened his WeChat and sent a message to Zhang Lin: "Mr. Zhang, your honeysuckle tea is amazing! My wife felt its effects almost immediately after drinking it. She's now looking radiant after using the restroom."

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