txolops Chapter 109 Stomach Aches from Drinking Too Much
Chapter 109 Stomach Aches from Drinking Too Much
Four o'clock in the afternoon.
In the living room of the rented apartment, Wang Hai leaned back on the old sofa, idly scrolling through his phone.
Lin Chen came out of the kitchen and glanced at the clock on the wall.
"It's almost time, let's go pick Tangtang up from school."
Lin Chen picked up the car keys on the table and said.
Wang Hai immediately stood up from the sofa. "Alright!"
If we calculate the time, we can pick up the young boss and get back just in time to set up the stall.
"Brother Chen, how's that big bucket of mung bean soup getting cooled in the freezer?"
Lin Chen walked to the large freezer and opened the door.
A blast of cold air instantly wafted out.
A fine layer of water droplets had condensed on the surface of the sealed stainless steel soup pot, and it felt icy cold to the touch with the back of your hand.
"Yes, the temperature is just right, it's already chilled."
Lin Chen closed the freezer door. "Let's go pick up the kids first."
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At the entrance of Sunshine Kindergarten.
A large crowd of parents had gathered outside the gate to pick up their children from school. The early summer afternoon sun felt sultry on them.
Lin Chen stood outside the large iron gate, his posture upright and his expression calm.
Wang Hai stood to the side, fanning himself constantly because of the heat.
Soon, a cheerful school bell rang, and the children, led by their teachers, walked out in neat lines.
"Daddy!"
Among the crowd, Tangtang, wearing a light yellow school uniform and carrying a duck-shaped backpack, spotted Lin Chen at a glance.
The little girl's eyes lit up, and she immediately let go of the hand she was holding from the child next to her and ran over.
Teacher Liu, who was in charge of the class, followed behind with a smile, holding Tangtang's hand as they walked to the gate.
"Mr. Lin, it's time to pick up Tangtang."
Teacher Liu greeted her with a smile.
"Yes, thank you for your hard work, Teacher Liu."
Lin Chen nodded slightly and took Tangtang's little schoolbag.
"It's not hard work."
Teacher Liu patted Tangtang's little head and said with a smile, "But this little girl was very excited this afternoon."
After waking up from her nap, she kept talking about waiting for a pretty auntie at the stall after school. Even while playing games, she kept glancing towards the gate.
Hearing this, Lin Chen looked down at his daughter.
"Thank you for your trouble, teacher."
Lin Chen said politely.
"Kids are like that when they have things on their minds."
Teacher Liu smiled and waved, "Alright, Tangtang, go home with your dad. See you tomorrow."
Goodbye, Teacher Liu!
Tangtang bowed very politely, her voice crisp and clear.
After saying goodbye to Teacher Liu, Lin Chen led Tangtang to the bread cart parked by the roadside.
"Uncle Fatty!"
Tangtang saw Wang Hai standing by the car door and called out happily.
"Hey! Our little boss is out of school!"
"Get in the car quickly, let's go home and get ready to set up our stall!"
Wang Hai happily opened the back door of the car.
Lin Chen helped Tangtang into the car seat, fastened her seatbelt, and then sat in the front passenger seat himself.
"Daddy, the pretty auntie is off work today, she'll definitely come to see me, right?"
As soon as the car started, Tangtang couldn't wait to ask, her little hands excitedly gripping the seatbelt straps.
"Yes, they will definitely come."
Lin Chen comforted his daughter.
"Yay!"
The little girl happily swung her short legs in the seat, her big eyes shining brightly.
A few minutes later, the bread truck stopped downstairs at the rental house.
The three returned to their home on the third floor.
As soon as he entered, Wang Hai pulled at his collar and fanned himself before heading straight to the kitchen, where he stared at the large commercial freezer, swallowing hard.
"Brother Chen, it's really hot and humid outside."
Since our mung bean soup is already frozen, could we make a couple of bowls to try before we set up our stall?
Let's also test the taste and chilling effect to see if it's up to par!
Wang Hai looked at Lin Chen.
Lin Chen walked to the sink and washed his hands without refusing.
"Bring me two bowls."
Lin Chen spoke calmly.
"Alright!"
Wang Hai cheered and immediately took out a large porcelain bowl and a small cartoon bowl that belonged exclusively to Tangtang from the cupboard.
Lin Chen opened the freezer, took out the stainless steel soup pot with both hands, and placed it on the countertop.
Once the sealed cover is opened...
A delicate aroma of mung beans, accompanied by a cool breeze, instantly filled the kitchen.
Lin Chen picked up a clean, long-handled wooden ladle and slowly stirred it twice at the bottom of the bucket.
The mung bean paste that had settled at the bottom tumbled to the top as it was stirred.
The soup had become thick and creamy, and its light green and yellowish color made one feel a refreshing coolness in their throat.
Lin Chen scooped up a large spoonful and poured it into Wang Hai's large bowl, and then filled Tangtang's small bowl with a little more than half a bowl.
"Try it."
Lin Chen put down the spoon.
Wang Hai couldn't wait any longer.
He picked up the bowl and took a long drink.
The cool soup glides into your mouth without any blandness, but rather a rich and creamy red bean paste!
The fine, sandy texture spreads across the tip of the tongue and flows down the throat, the refreshing coolness instantly washing away the heat of the journey.
What's even more amazing is the sweetness.
The sweetness of Lao Huang rock sugar is mild and does not overpower the natural fragrance of mung beans. After swallowing, it does not leave a sticky or sour feeling in the throat, but rather a refreshing and sweet aftertaste.
Wang Hai took two more big gulps before putting down the bowl.
"Amazing! Brother Chen, the texture of this cheese is incredible!"
"The temperature of this iced drink is just right, it doesn't sting your teeth at all."
And it leaves your mouth feeling especially refreshed after drinking it.
I guarantee that as soon as this thing is served tonight, our regular customers will go crazy for it!
It's an absolute perfect match with fried rice!
Beside her, Tangtang was also holding her little cartoon bowl with both hands, drinking from it spoonful by spoonful.
The little girl drank intently, her big eyes curving into two little crescent moons.
Wow...it feels so cool!
Sweet and slightly grainy!
Tangtang happily shook her little head, her lips adorned with a ring of light green red bean paste "whiskers," looking adorable.
"Daddy, this mung bean soup is so delicious!"
"After Tangtang finished drinking it, she felt cooler!"
Tangtang finished her mung bean soup in a few gulps, then held the empty bowl up to Lin Chen with pleading eyes, saying in her sweet, childish voice, "Daddy, Tangtang wants just a little bit more, just a little bit, okay?"
Lin Chen looked at the cute little mustache around his daughter's mouth.
He reached out, pulled out a tissue, and slowly squatted down to wipe the mung bean paste from the corner of Tangtang's mouth.
Then, Lin Chen reached out and took the small empty bowl from Tangtang's hand, placing it on the worktable next to him.
"no."
Lin Chen declined, saying, "That's all I can drink today."
Why?
Tangtang pouted her little mouth in grievance, a hint of confusion flashing in her big eyes.
"Because it was chilled."
Lin Chen gently rubbed his daughter's nose and explained, "Children have weak stomachs, and drinking too much cold stuff like this will cause them to have stomach aches."
If you have a stomachache, and a pretty auntie comes to see you at night, you'll feel uncomfortable, right?
Upon hearing that it would affect her meeting the pretty aunt, Tangtang immediately forgot about wanting to drink soup.
"Then I won't drink it! I'll keep my tummy tucked in and wait for the pretty auntie to come!"
The little girl nodded very sensibly and patted her tummy.
Lin Chen smiled and ruffled her hair, then stood up and looked at Wang Hai.
"Get ready to move your things downstairs."
Lin Chen spoke up.
"Alright! Let's go! Tonight, we'll show those diners in the square what a top-notch summer cooling device really is!"
Wang Haiqian began moving the insulated containers out with great energy.