The shaved ice counter had just opened, so not many people came to line up. Furthermore, the prices were relatively high, so most people were taking a wait-and-see approach. A student who was buying mung bean soup nearby was stunned when he saw the mango shaved ice in Xu Changle’s hand.

The shaved ice was made with mango juice, giving it a pure, bright yellow color. The white condensed milk on top resembled the snow on Mount Fuji, topped with cubes of mango flesh. The rich, pure, and exquisite texture of the mango shaved ice was particularly elegant against the backdrop of the tall glass.

The weather was hot but the shaved ice was very cold. Due to the temperature difference, the shaved ice emitted a wisp of white mist, which added a bit of fairy air.

Xu Changle had almost no artistic talent. His phone album didn’t even contain a single selfie, and he had no interest in discovering the beauty in life. But now, Xu Changle immediately pulled out his phone and snapped a bunch of photos of the shaved ice in his hand before putting it down.

This didn’t look like the shaved ice he knew but rather a work of art. When the onlookers saw this shaved ice, they all cast longing glances at it.

They didn’t want to destroy this shaved ice that was like a work of art, but Xu Changle ignored their wishes and couldn’t wait to pick up the matching long spoon and taste the shaved ice.

The shaved ice was extremely soft, as soft and fluffy as snowflakes, and as smooth and wispy as cotton wool.

Xu Changle swore that he had never eaten such silky ice.

Ice was usually hard, but the ‘bones’ of this shaved ice was soft.

He even felt that what he was eating was not ice, but white clouds slowly drifting in the sky.

Then, the aroma of fresh mango slowly and lightly melted across his tongue. The mangoes grown in Fragrant Mountain absorbed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, exuding a pure, refreshing, fruity flavor. The rich aroma spread from the tip of his tongue to every pore of his body.

A quick chew of the mango revealed its soft, refreshing taste.

After taking a mouthful of mango shaved ice, Xu Changle’s brows, which had been furrowed by the scorching heat, gradually relaxed. All the heat in his body disappeared, as if his internal organs had received a refreshing spa treatment.

He felt the coolness from the inside out and couldn’t help but sigh with satisfaction, “So good!”

Xu Changle often ate shaved ice, but he had never tasted anything so exquisite. The mango was fresh and sweet, the condensed milk had a rich, creamy flavor, and the fluffy, silky shaved ice was its irreplaceable soul. He felt his entire body soften.

His two roommates had already lined up after seeing Xu Changle’s shaved ice. Someone nearby, who was buying mung bean soup, saw the finished product and couldn’t help but join the line behind them. The shaved ice counter suddenly became popular.

… … translated by Maela @ whitemoonlighttranslations.com

Although everyone didn’t quite understand how customized shaved ice was done at first, everyone was smart and soon understood the principle and the beauty of it, which was undoubtedly quite unique—you could get the shaved ice you want according to your own ideas.

For students like Xu Changle who only specified mango, Luo Huai’an would match it for him according to his own ideas. If others wanted double or triple ingredients, Luo Huai’an would also do it according to their ideas.

Students didn’t have to worry about the food being unpalatable, because Luo Huai’an would carefully consider each combination.

For example, when Luo Huai’an heard someone actually wanted to use bananas and dates, she immediately rejected his suggestion, “That would be terrible. I can’t ruin my reputation like this.”

After hearing her words, the student had to give up the idea of this dark dish. In fact, he knew that the combination of these two fruits would not end well, but he really wanted to take the opportunity to play a prank on his friend.

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Because he had never been to the Eighth Cafeteria before, Chu Kai, an old senior, had no idea where it was and had to ask the freshmen along the way before he found the location.

On the way there, he was surprised to find that there were many freshmen on the road leading to the Eighth Cafeteria, which made his doubts about this place disappear a lot.

It seems that there really has been huge changes in the Eighth Cafeteria…

Chu Kai walked into the Eighth Cafeteria, carrying four servings of shaved ice. The first floor was large and bustling with people. Chu Kai turned on his phone, expecting his friends to send him messages to let him know their location. However, the phone list was empty: not a single message. Chu Kai searched for a while before finding these three people.

After he sat down, he hurriedly opened the box and said, “I waited in line for a long time at Yinbingshi before I got four servings of shaved ice. It’s so hot now, eat it quickly, or it will melt.”

In the past, these three other roommates would have rushed over to grab it. However, until he had completely opened the box, the other three did not make any move.

Chu Kai hurriedly took out the shaved ice, only to realize that the other three were actually already eating. Their faces were filled with the word ‘enjoyment’, immersed in their own world, as if they didn’t hear what he said at all.

In front of each of them was a tall glass, filled with shaved ice of various colors and colorful fruits on top.

Chu Kai was confused, “Don’t you like the shaved ice from Yinbingshi the most?”

While eating his shaved ice, Xu Changle mumbled, “The shaved ice in the Eighth Cafeteria is so delicious. I don’t know how it’s made, but it’s so silky, like cotton candy. The fruit on top is even more refreshing and crisp, even more tender and juicy than the imported fruit I’ve had before.”

“Is it really that delicious?” Chu Kai was skeptical.

As soon as he finished speaking, the other two roommates nodded in agreement. “I’ve been eating shaved ice for over ten years, and I’ve never tasted anything this delicious. The shaved ice in the Eighth Cafeteria seems to be soaked in spiritual energy, making every cell in my body feel comfortable.”

Mythical Beast Cafeteria translated by Maela @ whitemoonlighttranslations.com

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Chapter 18.4 — Silky Shaved Ice