"To avoid disturbing the animals inside the Red Mountain Forest Zoo, today’s stall will be set up outside the park on the adjacent street. Here’s the location; please take note of the change in position when you arrive."

After driving the RV to the open space outside the small park entrance, Wang Fan updated his status in the group chat and on Weibo, sharing the location there as well.

Many fans, not understanding the situation, asked Wang Fan in the group chat about what was happening.

"Boss Wang, what’s going on? Why change locations? Did the zoo director kick you out?"

"Only a fool would chase Boss Wang away, think of the traffic that would bring!"

"Could it be that they couldn’t agree on an endorsement fee?"

"That’s possible, but with Boss Wang’s massive traffic, any fee negotiation should still be profitable, right? Besides, from what he’s posting, it doesn’t seem like that’s the reason."

"Surely it can’t really be because they’re worried about disturbing the animals, right? Are you kidding me?"

"Boss Wang, what’s really going on? Can you tell us the details?"

Just after Wang Fan set up the stall, he saw the messages and replied, "It’s just that the zoo director was worried that too many people would come today and cause a ruckus, disturbing the animals’ habitat. The director said the animals in the Red Mountain Forest Zoo are the real hosts, and we should avoid doing things they don’t like, so I was kicked out today, haha. But he waived today’s ticket fee for me, so I can sneak in for free tomorrow."

Seeing Wang Fan’s response truly amazed everyone.

"No way??? Is the director that capricious? Giving up a fortune just like that?"

"Wow, amazing! I’ve never heard of animals being the hosts of a zoo, could that zoo really be that great?"

"Is Boss Wang being sarcastic? He seems quite happy about being kicked out." 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Wang Fan typed on his phone with a grin, "Of course, I’m not happy about being kicked out, but I really do like that zoo. If you like small animals, I suggest you check it out; it’s really different from other zoos."

He never was a petty person. Although the director did kick him out, he understood the reasons and bore no grudge.

On the contrary, he greatly appreciated the director’s actions and didn’t mind helping with another wave of promotion.

"Since Boss Wang says so, I’ll definitely check out this zoo after the hustle and bustle today."

"To be honest, I haven’t been to a zoo in a long time. The last time I went, I saw an animal performance and felt so stifled, like being the bear that has to perform on a bicycle."

"Boss Wang, I’ll be at the location in 5 minutes. Get ready to cook, hehe."

After exchanging a few more words, Wang Fan put away his phone, as a crowd had already gathered outside the RV in such a short time.

It was clear that those with cameras and equipment were media people, which made Wang Fan frown slightly.

Jiang Yi, a broadcaster from Celestial Joy Media, obviously caught wind of the gossip last night and came today with her crew to film live on location.

The manager of that century-old establishment hadn’t arrived yet, but Boss Wang’s fame far exceeded that of the other owner, so there was no harm in filming early.

However, just as she was about to step forward for an interview, she saw Boss Wang turn around and get into his vehicle.

She hurried to the vehicle door and called out, "Boss Wang, I’m Jiang Yi from Celestial Joy Media, is it convenient to have a quick interview?"

Wang Fan shook his head through the glass, "I have nothing to interview about. I need to prepare the ingredients, so please excuse me."

With that, he really did turn and leave, leaving Jiang Yi bewildered in the wind.

Jiang Yi was a bit taken aback. Naturally beautiful since birth, and after some skillful adjustments, both her figure and looks were top-notch. Yet, a man actually rejected her?

Wang Fan’s response was no mere excuse; he truly went to the kitchen to deal with the duck.

As for whether the host was attractive or not, he hadn’t paid much attention.

No matter how beautiful someone might be, could they be more captivating than ducks soaking in brine and pepper salt?

Typically, saltwater ducks are marinated for over 48 hours, but thanks to a multifunction device, he greatly reduced the marinade and soak time, making it possible to prepare this dish today.

Even with a head-to-head challenge today, his rhythm remained steady, following the normal cooking timeline.

Now, the duck legs had firmed up after marinating, and soaking again had removed the excess salt, changing the color slightly from when they were fresh.

The next step was the final braising.

Braising was one of Wang Fan’s corner-cutting techniques, though his favorite braising pot was still with Second Uncle.

However, at his current level, that didn’t really matter much.

As for whether saltwater duck truly had some ancient recipe, he wasn’t sure. His own recipe consisted of bay leaves, star anise, fennel, angelica root, cardamom, scallions, ginger, salt, and rice wine.

These ingredients are an ancestral selection, known for removing fishy odors, enhancing flavor, and tenderizing meat. If other ingredients had significant effects, they would have been passed (down).

He guessed the century-old restaurant’s secret recipe was likely a pot of century-old braise.

Such braise, as long as it doesn’t spoil, becomes more flavorful over time. That taste of time is not something average people can replicate.

Yet, such things are not irreplaceable.

Most importantly, he also had old braise.

Although this old braise was only a few months old, it was definitely stronger than fresh braise.

Using duck leg quarters, connecting the duck thigh to half the backside, he scored the meat, stuffed in ginger slices and scallion segments, and placed them directly into the braise pot.

Now it was just a matter of time.

Just then, the owner of the Hundred-Year-Old Drunken Duck Inn also arrived.

After getting out of the car, he began directing his crew to unload their supplies, setting up a stall opposite Wang Fan’s in no time.

Glancing at the luxurious RV opposite, Cai Zhigui scoffed dismissively.

This would be his stepping stone today. He intended to use this opportunity to promote his brand fiercely!

He might not surpass others in other foods, but when it comes to duck, especially saltwater duck, who could intimidate them at the Hundred-Year-Old Drunken Duck Inn?

"Hurry up, make sure the signs are prominent, and display today’s promotional event signboard too."

Not getting much from Wang Fan, Jiang Yi’s eyes lit up at the sight of another main figure arriving, and she quickly made her way over.

"Hello, may I ask, are you the owner of the century-old Drunken Duck Inn?"

Cai Zhigui’s eyes brightened at the sight of the youthful and beautiful Jiang Yi. After licking his lips subtly and clearing his throat, he replied, "Yes, that’s me. My name is Cai Zhigui. Today, using our century-old duck tradition, I’ll teach the young folks what real deliciousness is."

Jiang Yi’s eyes sparkled hearing this. From a media perspective, she was eager for more drama.

"It seems Owner Cai is very confident. Let’s eagerly anticipate the upcoming exciting showdown!"