pjbooks Chapter 158 Picking up girls isn't shameful.
Chapter 158 Picking up girls isn't shameful.
Chapter 158 Picking up girls isn't shameful.
That's right, it smells like money.
A plate of braised pork costs $58, a serving of cold-cut sweet-skinned duck costs $69, and a bowl of spicy blood curd costs $128.
Even a simple bowl of spicy dan dan noodles costs $9.9.
It doesn't sound that expensive? But a Whopper from Burger King only costs $4, and one plate is equivalent to about a dozen Whoppers.
For the same price, you can eat at a buffet and have your stomach burst with king crab and Boston lobster.
However, since he was already there, Ma Jieke didn't think too much about it and started ordering from the menu.
To put it bluntly, there are plenty of rich guys lining up to eat at restaurants in China that cost three or four thousand yuan per person, such as Kaiseki cuisine and Western food. So what's wrong with foreigners spending a little more money to eat Chinese food?
However, the prices of the food really surprised Valentina. She sat there not knowing where to put her hands, especially since the two of them had completely different perspectives on the menu.
For example, twice-cooked pork. Everyone in China knows what it is, but foreigners can only understand the literal translation and the free translation. The literal translation is twice-cooked pork, while the free translation is Sichuan-style spicy stir-fried pork.
When she saw the sliced beef and tripe in chili sauce, she was so shocked she almost screamed. She excitedly pointed it out to Jack Ma.
Because the literal translation is simply "Couple's Sliced Beef & Offal."
Ma Jieke couldn't help but laugh and explained the origin of the dish to her. The latter sat awkwardly in her chair, realizing that she had completely misunderstood.
Finally, we ordered four dishes: twice-cooked pork, spicy blood curd, dry-fried green beans, and spicy chicken, plus two bowls of rice and tea.
The total cost was $297, plus a 15% tip, so the final bill was a little over $340.
"My God, I worked two hours today and only earned $30."
Valentina was shocked by the price, exclaiming, "Are all the people eating at this restaurant rich in gold mines?"
"It's not that exaggerated." Ma Jie glanced at the surrounding guests and thought she was making a fuss over nothing.
In reality, most people only come to try it occasionally and aren't necessarily very wealthy. After all, in Lao Mei's value system, having fun is more important than anything else.
True enthusiasts can invest over 90% of their income in their hobbies, which naturally include tasting traditional cuisines from around the world.
As the two were chatting idly, a handsome young Chinese man walked over, carrying a long-spouted teapot, and began to perform acrobatics. He did the same kind of tricks commonly seen in China, such as Su Qin carrying a sword, Mulan drawing a bow, embracing the moon, and dragonfly skimming the water, which drew continuous applause and cheers from the foreigners around him.
By the time he finished his performance, the food was almost all served, and it looked quite appetizing. In particular, the hot oil poured over the spicy blood curd at the end completely whetted Ma Jieke's appetite.
The twice-cooked pork is savory and slightly sweet, the spicy blood curd is piping hot in the bowl, the spicy chicken is both numbing and spicy, and the only vegetable dish, dry-fried green beans, is also crisp and slightly spicy.
I initially thought this Mexican girl might not be used to the food, but when I was crying from the spiciness, she didn't react at all and even ate the tripe and eel that had soaked up the chili oil.
During his conversation with Valentina, Ma Jie learned that in addition to drugs and chicken wraps, Mexico is also famous for its hundreds of types of chili peppers. Almost all the main dishes are characterized by their sour and spicy flavors, so it's fair to say that everyone is a chili-loving fanatic.
In rural areas, people chew on dried chili peppers to refresh themselves when they are tired from working in the fields, and they eat cornbread when they are hungry. They also eat dried chili peppers with their meals. Local restaurants will even cut the chili peppers into pieces and serve them directly to the table, which is no different from eating cold dishes in China.
In no time at all, the two of them had almost finished the entire table of food.
Don't assume that a girl's ability to eat a lot means she's given up on managing her figure. A true goddess with a six-pack would never eat with bottle caps. In fact, due to their high hormone levels, their appetite is much stronger than that of a typical fairy.
The restaurant's antics were endless. After a performance of ancient musical instruments, a face-changing act came up, shocking the foreigners with the same old background music.
"Phew, looks like I'll have to run at least 8 miles to get back today."
After eating and drinking her fill, Valentina wiped her mouth with a tissue, looking a little embarrassed: "Jack, was my eating manners terrible? Don't blame me, Chinese food is just so delicious, no wonder it's considered one of the world's three major cuisines, alongside French and Turkish food."
"It's okay, I can bring you here often if you want to eat here in the future."
Ma Jieke picked his teeth with a toothpick and shamelessly promised, "When it comes to picking up girls, it's not shameful. You have to have at least one of the following: handsome, donkey, Deng, young, and leisurely."
"No, no, no, this meal has eaten up ten days' wages of mine. You don't earn money easily either."
Valentina quickly waved her hand: "Oh right, you said you wanted my help with something, what exactly were you referring to?"
Seeing that she had taken the initiative to get to the point, Ma Jie didn't intend to beat around the bush: "I heard from Jimmy that your job is actually affiliated with Asylum 545?"
“That’s right.” Valentina nodded. “However, I’m often called to help out at the shelter, doing things like washing sheets and making beds. The pay is pitifully low, but it’s better than nothing. More importantly, it enriches my college resume and prepares me for applying to graduate school and pursuing a degree in the future.”
The American education system works like this: for college entrance exams, grades in each subject are not the only quantitative indicator; extracurricular activities are equally important.
The most prestigious award is winning prizes in various academic competitions.
Secondly, there's sports. You also need to win convincing awards and rankings. I've heard her mention before that she's been training hard for long-distance running recently, preparing to participate in the Los Angeles City Marathon. This race has been held in the city for 40 years and attracts runners from dozens of countries every year. It's a race full of top runners.
Moreover, I heard that the rules have been changed this year to a two-person team competition. To be honest, Ma Jieke really wants to participate. He can bring girls along and win prize money at the same time. Where else can you find such a good deal?
Next comes social services, including but not limited to public service campaigns, garbage cleanup, volunteering, and part-time work at shelters or animal shelters.
If you're applying for higher education, research projects, or even interviews after graduation, having a strong extracurricular activity resume can definitely boost your chances of getting a significant advantage.
Since this job was important to Valentina, Ma Jie could only tentatively ask, "The specific situation is this: I just acquired a junkyard and now I need someone skilled in financial management. Recruiting through formal channels is too expensive, and it's unlikely anyone would want to work at a junkyard. So I wanted to ask you if any of the homeless people in Shelter 545 have this kind of talent?"
After hearing Jack's description, Valentina couldn't help but exclaim, "Oh my god! Why didn't you say so sooner, Jack? I happen to know a lady who is a Wharton graduate with a master's degree in accounting and a USCPA (US Certified Public Accountant) certificate. She is currently living in containment unit 545, and I even arranged a single room for her. She has been frantically looking for a job these past few days."
"What?" Ma Jie was a little confused. "Wait a minute, Wharton Business School, Master of Accounting, CPA, then why is she living in a shelter?"