Closer to Revealing My True Self
Chapter 277 - 205: My Resistance to Poison is Also Strong_2

Chapter 277: Chapter 205: My Resistance to Poison is Also Strong_2

They were seated quickly, in a spot near the corner— all three were quite satisfied.

On the table was a dried multi-armed sea star specimen that was even longer than a palm.

While Pan Weining and Feng Yi were ordering, Pan Youning picked up the sea star specimen on the table, "Sea stars look so cute, why are they called ’locusts of the sea bed’ in the news? Compared to locusts, sea stars are off the cuteness charts! They’re so pretty... Hey, waiter! Add more vinegar to the sauce!"

After ordering, Feng Yi took off his sunglasses. He was sitting with his back to the rest of the hall and still wearing a hat, so nobody could recognize him.

The three resumed their chat after the waiter left.

"We didn’t stick around in Florida; initially, we wanted to become python hunters, but realized we weren’t cut out for it. Then we thought, the wetlands had a nice environment, why not settle for being fishermen, but before we could catch any fish, we were cornered by alligators! If Brother Yi hadn’t arrived in time, I wouldn’t know if I’d have the chance to come to Mo City to enjoy seafood. I still break a cold sweat when I see crocodiles on TV," Pan Youning said, dramatically wiping his forehead.

Pan Weining was much calmer, and not as excitable as Pan Youning. He looked at Feng Yi and said sincerely, "It was just a small effort for you, but for us, it was lifesaving. This meal is a bit rushed; when you go to Jing City someday, we’ll treat you properly!"

Pan Weining still felt a sense of regret for not being able to book a private room. In Mo City, they didn’t know many people, but in Jing City, even if they hadn’t reserved a private room, they could have asked someone to help.

Knowing that Feng Yi was on a mission with a group of experts, Pan Youning said with a hint of shame, "We can’t compare with your expert team; we’re just foodies here to enjoy the buzz. Has the expert team figured out a solution to these sea stars?"

Feng Yi shook his head, "I just arrived today, so I’m not familiar with the details. I’m just here to help catch sea stars; next week, I have to move to another place for a mission."

"If only we could eat up all these disaster-causing sea stars, we wouldn’t have to worry about no clams for the year. For the sake of my stir-fried clams, grilled clams slurp... I could even enjoy them at a night market barbecue stall!" Pan Youning licked his lips.

Clams are called different names in different places, but regardless of their local nicknames, they all share the same delicious taste.

"I may not be skilful enough to catch sea stars, but I can help eat them! There will be tens of thousands of homebody foodies like me, ready to deal with these sea stars; we can’t let them ruin our clam freedom!" said Pan Youning.

Feng Yi just smiled at his words.

Foodies always have an optimistic view of serious ecological issues.

It was only after reading the chat group messages of the expert team that he learned about the more concerning issues behind this incident.

However, Feng Yi didn’t feel the need to specifically bring up those issues at the dinner table with the Pan brothers.

Eating should just be enjoyed happily.

Facing their lifesaver and idol, Pan Youning was exceptionally lively, sharing his experience with Feng Yi, "Eating sea stars is all about freshness. I’ve bought frozen ones before and who knows what that sea star went through— it tasted strange and gave me diarrhea afterwards."

Pan Weining wasn’t as keen on sea stars; he was in Mo City just to taste something new and satisfy his curiosity, "I think the taste is average, he thinks it’s divine, but overall, sea stars don’t have a wide audience. They’re alright in moderation, but... I heard sea stars are poisonous?"

Feng Yi: "Yeah, they contain toxic saponins."

Pan Youning immediately responded, "That’s the difference between experts and us; you know stuff we don’t!"

Feng Yi: "...I just read it in the exhibition over there."

Pan Youning just laughed, it was unclear whether he believed it or not.

As they chatted casually, the dishes began to arrive one after another.

The first to be served was a plate of sea stars.

Pan Youning: "Brother Yi, is this your first time eating them? Let me help you."

While speaking, Pan Youning picked up a sea star, "Look, if you break it open, these yellow-green and brown-green substances inside are the sea star’s..."

Feng Yi: "???" He put down the chopsticks he had picked up.

"No, it’s the sea star’s gonads!"

The so-called sea star gonads are actually the sea star’s digestive glands and reproductive glands.

Pan Youning used a spoon to scoop out the sea star gonads and placed them on Feng Yi’s plate.

"Dip it in the restaurant’s homemade sauce, the taste is absolutely fantastic! Though I prefer the version with extra vinegar, Brother Yi, you should give it a try!"

After Pan Youning prepared one for Feng Yi, he went on to eat his own, savoring it with a pleased expression, "That’s what I’m saying, nothing beats the fresh stuff!"

Feng Yi used his chopsticks to pick up a little and dipped it in a bit of sauce. Taking a mouthful...

It was somewhat fishy, but the sauce made it taste quite good. He wasn’t sure if it was the chef’s preparation or the natural flavor of the sea star gonads that was so soft yet chewy. He took it well.

Unlike Pan Youning’s indulgence and Feng Yi’s good reception, Pan Weining only had one and stopped. Seeing his cousin and Feng Yi eating one sea star after another and even ordering another portion, he reminded them, "Eat in moderation, it is poisonous after all. Although the toxicity is like that of pufferfish, consuming too much can still poison a person."

Pan Youning wasn’t concerned, "It varies from person to person. Some can eat a lot without any problem while others get diarrhea and start vomiting from just one bite. Right, Brother Yi?"

Feng Yi agreed, "Indeed, everyone has different resistance to poison."

Pan Youning: "I’m one of those who can handle poison better, my brother, on the other hand, can’t. He looks much more physically fit than me, can beat me ten times over, and caught more pythons than anyone else in Florida. But! He truly doesn’t match me when it comes to resisting poison!"

Feng Yi said, "I’m also quite resistant to poison."

Not only am I resistant to poison, my digestive ability is strong too. I could swallow the whole sea star and digest it!

Recalling his collaboration with the Publicity Department of the United Insurance Bureau, Feng Yi took a picture and posted an update on social media. He was afraid he might forget later in the excitement of eating.

Isn’t it about bringing a touch of life?

Eating sea stars counts as that, and the taste isn’t bad either.

The photo didn’t show his face, only the dish.

Seeing this, Pan Youning asked, "Brother Yi, aren’t you afraid of being recognized and approached by people?"

Feng Yi replied, "It’s okay, I didn’t mention the name of the restaurant. Actually, being an internet celebrity doesn’t translate to that much popularity in real life, most people don’t pay much attention. Moreover, how could fans recognize the place from just a dish..."

Before he could finish his sentence, a group of people from a nearby table got up and walked over.

"Feng Yi? Hello, hello! We are your fans!"

Feng Yi looked at the three girls staring at his face, wanting to ask "what kind of fans are you?" but he held back and just showed a professional smile instead.

After taking a photo with the fans and sensing the many gazes and murmurs around him, Feng Yi quickly finished the seafood fried rice in front of him and bid farewell to the Pan brothers: "I’m heading out first!"

"Understandable! Let’s meet up again next time!" The Pan brothers waved.

Feng Yi quickly left the restaurant and disappeared into the crowd. Fortunately, he didn’t encounter any more fans and was glad he left swiftly. However, the video of him eating was posted online by even more people.