Richest Man: Divine-Grade Reconstruct System Chapter 942 902: Looks Familiar...

The sheer quantity of people overwhelmed his initial estimations, making the concept of numbers feel almost chaotic. He hadn't truly grasped how numerous nearly a thousand individuals would appear.

Observing the assembled crowd, Lin Yi recognized that the existing food supply would be insufficient. Consequently, he directed for additional horse meat to be brought forth and prepared by roasting it directly on-site.

Another impromptu live barbecue commenced.

An immediate wave of cheers erupted from everyone present. While they had previously seized a considerable amount of warhorses and their meat, much of it had been unsuitable for long-term storage and was processed into jerky.

Crucially, the prevailing awareness of scarce food resources and the rarity of meat meant that the populace had largely returned to a diet of simple sorghum rice, abandoning the more extravagant meals of fish and meat they had once enjoyed.

For the younger ones, the memory of the exquisite dishes from days past remained vivid, and the current sustenance of coarse rice proved somewhat difficult to swallow. After all, children lack the adult capacity to endure hardship while still appreciating pleasure.

The roasted meat available today was sourced from warhorses that had sustained injuries.

This was only made possible after Lin Yi issued specific instructions, granting permission for these horses to be slaughtered.

Thus, accompanied by a spread of delectable dishes and the freshly roasted horse meat, everyone once again partook in a thoroughly satisfying meal.

The presence of these tempting dishes encouraged everyone to eat more, their faces illuminated with broad smiles.

Naturally, Lin Yi remained unconcerned with these mundane affairs. Having finalized the arrangements, he escorted Leng Yu directly back to the City Lord's Mansion.

He then proceeded to personally prepare the lobsters.

Thanks to the ample supply of ingredients and materials within his System Space, the preparation process was remarkably convenient.

Not only were the raw materials readily available, but a gas stove was also at his disposal.

Consequently, within a short span of time, an enticing aroma permeated the entire City Lord's Mansion.

Attention shifted to the stone table situated in the courtyard of Chengdu Prefecture.

It was already laden with a variety of dishes, each exuding a rich fragrance and appealing flavor.

Lobster steamed with garlic, lobster baked with cheese, lobster topped with vermicelli.

And so on and so forth.

In essence, a table groaning under the weight of a lobster feast was presented, with each dish not only appearing visually delightful but also emitting an aroma so tantalizing it made one's mouth water uncontrollably.

Even Leng Yu, a young lady typically unfazed by such culinary displays, found herself swallowing repeatedly at the sight and smell.

The aroma was simply divine; it was truly mouthwatering.

It possessed an almost irresistible allure, inciting a desire to immediately dive in and take a substantial bite.

Previously, she had been aware of Lin Yi's culinary skills, his ability to transform these items into exceptionally delicious meals that smelled both pleasant and intriguing. However, today Leng Yu experienced firsthand the true potential of these culinary creations.

"Come, let's try these! This should be more than enough for us today."

After placing the final dish upon the table, Lin Yi wiped his hands and casually returned the used cookware to his System Space.

With a smile, he addressed Leng Yu, who was already audibly swallowing her saliva, and spoke.

Furthermore, with a casual flick of his wrist, two bottles of juice materialized before him.

He offered one of the chilled beverages to Leng Yu, who sat opposite him, before taking a seat himself and unceremoniously selecting a large garlic lobster.

Under Leng Yu's watchful gaze, he took a substantial bite.

As his teeth sank into the flesh, an explosion of fresh, delicious flavor filled his mouth, causing Lin Yi to instinctively close his eyes in sheer contentment.

The taste was exquisitely divine, making it impossible to stop. After devouring the first large bite of lobster, he immediately reached for another, finding the experience too fulfilling to resist. Lobsters of such impressive size were a rarity in later times.

Moreover, considering the pristine, unpolluted state of the sea at this current juncture, any concerns regarding parasites were non-existent.

The seafood available now could be consumed raw, perfect for sashimi, unlike the polluted oceans of the future, presenting top-tier ingredients.

Across the table, Leng Yu, observing Lin Yi's enthusiastic consumption, could no longer restrain herself. She delicately picked up a lobster and brought it closer.

Emulating Lin Yi's actions, she took a bite. Instantly, her beautiful eyes fluttered shut in pleasure, and as she chewed, a soft sound of satisfaction escaped her lips.

This unexpected sound caused Lin Yi, who was engrossed in his own lobster feast, to pause abruptly.

He glanced at the girl with a mixture of amusement and exasperation, seeing her utterly captivated state.

Fortunately, his own self-control was robust. For someone else, such a display might have proven difficult to resist.

Of course, that was merely a fleeting thought, a jest in hindsight.

And so, the two of them, in a flurry of activity, managed to consume nearly the entire table's worth of lobsters.

Eventually, Leng Yu leaned back in her chair, instinctively rubbing her stomach as she softly lamented:

"Oh dear, I've eaten far too much. I feel like I'm going to burst, truly going to burst."

Witnessing her state, Lin Yi couldn't help but playfully tap her small nose with amusement:

"Why did you devour so much? Even if the food is divine, you shouldn't eat like there's no tomorrow; your stomach will surely burst."

As soon as these words left his mouth, he himself let out a burp.

Immediately, Leng Yu, sitting across from him, burst into laughter.

"You're lecturing me about my eating, yet you consumed just as much! Besides, who could resist when you prepared such exquisitely delicious dishes? I simply couldn't help myself at that moment."

The lobster feast had brought immense joy and, concurrently, extreme fullness to them both.

Consequently, Lin Yi decided to take her for a stroll around the city. While they walked, Leng Yu gazed up at Lin Yi with curiosity and inquired:

"Brother Lin, where did you procure all these exquisite delicacies?

Those serving plates seem rather familiar?

I recall spotting them somewhere before, perhaps among the royal court's possessions?"

[To be continued...]