Chapter 140: I’ve Reserved a Portion Just for You

Facing his sister’s request to taste lowly food, Kesan surprisingly didn’t refuse.

This could either mean he couldn’t control his sister anymore;

Or that offal is no longer considered lowly food.

The world is indeed absurd and marvelous!

Since Ajef personally bought a bowl of offal noodle soup, this fashion-forward figure of the Empire has popularized it.

Last time, it was bicycles that became wildly popular because of him.

Even now, riding a bicycle with a girl is seen as the most romantic gesture in the Kewell Empire!

Currently, the fervor for Ajef has extended to offal noodle soup.

Even offal has gained overnight popularity.

There’s even an online view that offal is the essence of life.

It’s said that offal, with its strong smell, is actually the true treasure, signifying life’s essence!

Previously, most people were deterred by its strong odor.

Think about it, if offal were poisonous or dirty, why didn’t the many poor who ate it fall sick?

Not to mention, quite a few nobles in Vis Els are starting to try offal.

And in the Forest of Magic, with the help of spices, these offals taste quite good.

They look strange but are very chewy when eaten.

For nobles accustomed to refined foods, this first experience is quite delightful!

When even nobles begin to try offal, can it still be considered lowly?

Clearly not.

Nobles would never admit to being lowly.

A direct result of this is meat prices dropping, while offal prices rising.

Many offal noodle shops have been forced to switch to minced meat noodles.

There’s no choice; offal is too expensive to use.

However, the famous Fanny’s Offal Noodles, now seen as the most authentic, still insists on selling offal noodles.

She can continue selling it because so many people come specifically for her reputation.

Clementine’s royal carriage couldn’t even make it to the door of the Dragon Factory!

Because it was already overcrowded in front.

The factory’s spacious entrance looked like a food street.

Among the bustling crowd, extravagantly dressed noble ladies strolled around the stalls with great interest.

Having not returned to Vis Els for a long time, Clementine couldn’t sit still.

“Brother, I’m going down to have a look. Are you coming?”

“Absurd! How can an empire princess show herself in public?” Kesan reflexively objected.

Clementine rolled her eyes and got up directly.

Kesan reluctantly had to get off the carriage and follow her with the guards.

He had assumed that the royal arrival would cause a stir here.

But as they stepped out, though many civilians gave way instinctively, no great disturbance occurred as he expected.

Perhaps they didn’t recognize them;

Or maybe they were used to seeing nobles.

“It’s so lively! The only place comparable would be the Vis Els Trade Center!” Clementine exclaimed, surveying the scene.

“Hmm? You’ve been to Vis Els?” Kesan was surprised.

“Of course, I was responsible for expanding the Vis Els bank branches.” Clementine proudly raised her chin, a hint of arrogance flashing across her face.

Then she eagerly stepped into the bustling crowd.

Stalls lined both sides of the road, and vendors were yelling to sell their goods.

Even some farmers had set up stalls with handmade wooden, pottery, and wicker items.

It looked just like a small market.

With the servants leading the way, they quickly reached a row of food stalls in front of the factory. One stall, in particular, was crowded with patrons.

Before getting close, they heard a chorus of sighs.

“Ah, it’s all sold out again?”

“How did it sell out so fast?”

“I’ve come twice! Can’t you make more?”

Sold out?

The sighs of the customers took Clementine by surprise. She quickly stepped closer and peered over the crowd to see the empty braising pot, confirming it was indeed sold out.

Clementine shook her head regretfully.

“Princess!” An exclamation interrupted the lively scene in front of the Dragon Factory.

Clementine looked in the direction of the voice and saw an old man who was about to leave looking at her incredulously.

His name was George, the chief steward of Duke Wilde.

He was a quintessential example of high-ranking authority!

“So it’s Uncle George!” Clementine smiled slightly.

George’s face flushed with excitement, and he hastily placed his hand on his chest to bow.

The area in front of the Dragon Factory fell into silence.

Countless people stared in shock.

Ordinary civilians didn’t know how to react to the scene before them; they just stood there dumbfounded.

However, those with some knowledge quickly placed their hands on their chests and saluted, visibly moved.

George then saw Kesan and instinctively prepared to bow.

But an invisible force restrained him, and Kesan subtly shook his head.

Understanding, George dared not say a word.

“Did you sell out of offal noodles?” Clementine asked Fanny.

“S-Sold out, Princess!” Fanny nodded hurriedly, a bit stammering due to nervousness.

“Okay then!” Clementine looked disappointed.

She looked around at the curious and respectful gazes before shaking her head, finding it somewhat boring.

“Uncle George, send my regards to Uncle Wilde!”

“Yes, Princess.”

Clementine nodded, glanced at the Dragon Factory’s main gate, and prepared to leave.

Unexpectedly, she paused after a single glance.

Her previously lazy demeanor instantly vanished as if returning to a moment with her etiquette teacher. She stood straight, placed her hand on her chest, and nodded: “Lord Ajef!”

At that moment, Ajef walked out from the main entrance.

“When did you return?” Yu Sheng’an greeted.

“Just returned!”

“Just returned and came here?”

“I heard the offal noodles here are quite good, so I came to try them.”

Yu Sheng’an nodded, then looked at Fanny: “Auntie, do you have any offal noodles left?”

Clementine wanted to answer for her: ‘They’re sold out.’

Surprisingly, Fanny excitedly said: “Yes, yes, I reserved a portion just for you.”

Saying this, she brought out a dish covered with a small bowl from under the table, revealing a portion of braised offal.

Upon closer inspection, it was complete and exquisite, with a bit of tongue, heart, liver, lung, stomach, kidney, spleen, and intestine.

Kesan looked at this with disbelief, feeling an intense absurdity.

This old lady would rather keep a portion for Ajef than sell it to the empire princess?

It’s understandable if she knew Ajef’s true identity;

But she absolutely doesn’t!

For a moment, an unexplainable emotion surged within him.

Anger, absurdity, jealousy, ridicule, sadness, and pain…

Has the imperial family fallen this far?

Compared to Kesan’s distress, Clementine was filled with joy.

Meanwhile, Fanny quickly reheated the offal, hand-stretched the noodles which cooked instantly in hot water, and soon prepared a bowl of offal noodles.

“Take it home and enjoy it. Tell me about Vis Els.”

Yu Sheng’an gestured towards the Dragon Factory.

“Yes!”

Clementine cheerfully stored the offal noodles with her space ring, tossed a silver coin, and hurriedly left, forgetting even to say goodbye to her brother Kesan.

Kesan stood there in a daze, his mind blank, unsure whether to go or stay.

Upon entering the Dragon Factory, the outside noise transformed into another kind of noise.

It was the sound of machines roaring!

“Tell me about Vis Els,” Yu Sheng’an offered a vague topic, somewhat like a test.

“Yes.”

Clementine nodded, pondered briefly, organized her words, and began speaking fluently.

She had prepared for this report for a long time. As a royal family member, though young, her perspective and big-picture thinking were not inferior.

Moreover, due to her youth, her ability to accept new things far exceeded others.

Thus, her narrative was quite outstanding.

Yu Sheng’an kept nodding in approval.

As a god, he naturally didn’t need to consider background when cultivating talent.

However, he had to admit that although Clementine was royalty, she wasn’t just a pretty face.

The resources and broader vision given by the royal family allowed her to thrive in the Internet Bank.

This was the fundamental reason Yu Sheng’an had promoted her.

“If the Internet Bank opens a branch in the Karman United Republic, would you like to oversee everything there?” Yu Sheng’an suddenly asked.

“Open a branch in the Karman United Republic?” Clementine was stunned: “Would the Wisdom Church agree?”