I'm a Druid at a farmhouse.

Chapter 71 Top-Tier Pie-in-the-Sky

In just one day, Su Yunxi transformed from a pampered young lady who was lazy and knew nothing about food into a qualified waitress.

This adaptability, this learning speed—it's like they were born to be workaholics.

"You've worked hard, Xiao Su," Song You said. "You did a great job today, exceeding my expectations."

Su Yunxi paused in wiping the table, turned around, and a big, bright smile bloomed on her face, carrying a pure joy of being recognized.

"Really, boss? I didn't cause you any trouble, did I?"

"You didn't cause any trouble, you were a huge help." Song You said honestly, "You alone were worth three of me."

As he spoke, he habitually opened the Druid's Diary.

My gaze swept over the progress bars of the three branches, and only the progress bar of [Jungle Druid] was not yet full, with only 45 points remaining.

In the advanced quest log for the [Gourmet Druid], a line of small text clearly shows this.

[Advanced Task: Receive genuine praise from 100 diners. (99/100)]

Just one more.

Song You's gaze fell on Su Yunxi's face, which was particularly vivid due to her exhaustion and joy.

An excellent candidate.

A perfect idea formed in his mind.

"To reward our farmhouse's first and only outstanding employee since its opening," Song Youqing cleared his throat and announced with a serious expression, "today, the boss will personally cook an extra meal for you, a hidden dish that will never appear on the menu."

Su Yunxi's eyes widened instantly, filled with surprise and anticipation.

"Hidden dish?"

"right."

Song You turned and walked into the kitchen, and Su Yunxi immediately followed him in like a little tail.

Song You took out a piece of meat carefully wrapped in plastic wrap from the refrigerator.

The texture of that piece of meat resembled the finest marble, with alternating red and white stripes evenly distributed; it was the most prized plum blossom meat from that male wild boar.

I had some left over from last time, intending to cook it for myself when I had time. Now it's a good idea to use it to reward outstanding employees.

He then took out a few brightly colored "Courage Chili Peppers" and a small jar of bayberries pickled with "Red Dragon Nest Fruit" from the vegetable basket.

I used pickled cabbage before, but this time I used chili peppers, which gives it a different flavor.

Su Yunxi watched curiously, completely baffled as to what these things would become when combined.

Song You didn't explain; he lit the stove fire.

[Kitchen Fire Control] activated!

The atmosphere in the entire kitchen changed instantly. The flames in his hands seemed to come alive.

He began to prepare the ingredients, his knife skills so fast that only a blur remained, yet so elegant that it was like performing an art piece.

[Divine Art] Activated!

A mysterious power flowed into every piece of food with his movements.

A rich aroma quickly burst forth from the pot. First came the charred fragrance of wild boar meat being stir-fried, followed by the spiciness of chili peppers, and finally, the sweet and sour fruity aroma of bayberries.

The three flavors, under the precise control of the stove, blend together perfectly to create a powerful yet alluring new aroma.

Su Yunxi stood to the side, stunned by the sight and smell.

She felt her saliva flowing uncontrollably.

Soon, a plate of dish with a bright red color, garnished with emerald green scallions, and exuding a fragrant aroma was served by Song You.

"What is this?" Su Yunxi looked at the dish, which resembled a work of art, and felt that her understanding of the world was being challenged.

She had eaten at so many high-end restaurants with her parents and met so many Michelin-starred chefs, but she had never seen such vibrant and lively dishes.

"Crimson Dragon's Breath Plum Blossom Brand." Song You announced the dish and handed her a pair of chopsticks. "Try it. This dish was made especially for you."

He deliberately added a barely perceptible emphasis to the words "for you".

Su Yunxi's heart skipped a beat. She took the chopsticks and carefully picked up a piece of meat.

The moment the diced meat touched her tongue, her eyes widened in surprise.

The intense freshness, aroma, spiciness, and sweetness swept over her taste buds like a tsunami.

The rich flavor of wild boar meat, the boldness and spiciness of chili peppers, and the vibrancy of bayberries—all these flavors are so distinct, yet they intertwine perfectly to create an indescribable, soul-stirring deliciousness.

She felt all the fatigue of the day vanish in that one bite.

"Is it delicious?" Song You asked, knowing the answer, as he looked at her dazed expression.

"So delicious..."

"If you want to eat here often in the future, you'd better work hard." Song You spoke in a calm tone, but with a devilish whisper, "The future of our agritainment business, whether it can spread all over the country, depends on you, Comrade Xiao Su."

Su Yunxi stopped chewing.

She looked up at Song You. His expression was serious and earnest, not at all like he was joking.

"He made this dish especially for me."

He said the future of agritourism depends on me.

"He truly sees me as his future!"

An unprecedented sense of satisfaction and responsibility welled up within her. She nodded vigorously, swallowed the food in her mouth, and solemnly promised:

"Don't worry, senior! I will definitely work hard! I will live up to your expectations!"

The moment she finished speaking, the long-awaited notification sound finally rang in Song You's mind.

[Druid's Diary: You received heartfelt, unparalleled, and utmost praise and admiration from intern employee Su Yunxi.]

[Advanced Gourmet Druid Quest: Earn genuine praise from 100 diners. (100/100)!]

Congratulations on completing the Culinary Advancement quest! A gift from nature.

[My Gourmet Druid beginner level has reached 100%!]

Become!

Song You felt a surge of relief, but his face remained that of a composed boss.

"Hmm, that's a high level of awareness. Keep up the good work."

"Yes, senior!" Su Yunxi replied with high spirits, then continued to eat diligently.

Looking at her silly, over-the-top expression, Song You felt that he had secured his workforce for the next few years.

His words were not in vain; they were not said to make her work harder, but rather because he truly believed in her.

Yes, that's it!

Over the next two days, Su Yunxi proved her determination with her actions.

She gets up before dawn every day to sweep the yard, wipe the tables, feed the chickens, and inspect the vegetable garden. She takes on all the chores and is becoming more and more skilled at them.

When it's mealtime, she becomes the front-of-house manager, handling everything from taking orders and serving food to settling accounts, all by herself, without Song You needing to worry about anything.

Song You was happy to have some free time, leaving all the chores in the front yard to her, while he leisurely sat on a recliner in the yard, scrolling through his phone and thinking about the next steps for the agritainment business.

He opened Bilibili and saw that his "immersive tree-saving" video had gained a lot of views, with many more comments urging him to update.

Song Youzheng was engrossed in watching when his finger accidentally swiped down, and a new video was pushed to his screen.

The video's cover features a man dressed in traditional South American clothing, his face painted, standing under a huge, sickly-looking tree.

The video title is quite intimidating—[Exploring the Amazon! The Ancient, Little-Known Tree-Healing Techniques of Tribal Shamans!]

Song You originally wanted to scroll away, but his gaze was drawn to something in the man's hand in the video.

He was holding a lump of dark, mud-like substance in his hands, which he was carefully applying to a large wound on the tree trunk.

Song You felt a sense of familiarity, realizing that the place where the Ruila Bodhi seeds were produced was nearby.

He clicked on the video.