txolops Chapter 155 Just waiting for Friday to unleash the final onslaught.
Chapter 155 Just waiting for Friday to unleash the final onslaught.
Around 5 p.m., the flower beds outside Yintai Plaza.
The afterglow of the setting sun spilled onto the square.
Lin Chen stood in front of the stove.
Toss the wok, stir-fry, and serve.
In just a short while, several servings of fried rice were ready.
"The fried rice is ready!"
Wang Hai quickly packed the freshly cooked fried rice into a box, casually adding the complimentary radish crisps. "Boss, hold onto your fried rice!"
"Thank you, boss!"
Tangtang, sitting on a small stool next to the stall, immediately got into work mode.
She took a clean plastic spoon from the small basket and handed it over with both hands.
"Uncle, here's a spoon for you!"
"Oh, thank you, Tangtang!"
The guest smiled, took the spoon, and left with the lunchbox.
The line in front of the stall began to move forward.
Not long after, three familiar faces walked over.
It was Liu Wei, Zhao Qiang, and Li Na.
They walked through the crowd and headed straight for the flower bed.
"Hey, look over there."
Zhao Qiang walked at the front, and as soon as he stepped into the square, he pointed to the very center of the square.
Liu Wei and Li Na looked in the direction he was pointing.
"Wow, Yintai's property management is quick on the uptake."
Looking at the bustling construction site, Liu Wei said, "When we came down to buy food yesterday, there was nothing here."
Today, even the stalls and tents have been set up, instantly creating the atmosphere of a food festival.
"That's right, it officially started Friday night."
Looking at the rows of eye-catching red tents, Li Na couldn't help but swallow hard. "My stomach started growling as soon as I saw these tents."
"Sister Na, is this a conditioned reflex?"
Zhao Qiang chuckled and teased, "The space under this shed is still empty, and you're already craving it?"
"What do you know?"
Li Na rolled her eyes at him, then turned to look at Lin Chen's stall where people were queuing not far away. "I was thinking about Boss Lin's new dish!"
He said on Monday that he would be making something new for the food festival on Friday, like minced meat rice.
I've been talking about it for days, how could I not be craving it?
"Don't tell me you're craving it, I'm craving it too!"
Liu Wei rubbed his stomach and quickened his pace. "Let's go, let's hurry up and get in line."
"I'll have some fried rice to tide me over today, and while I'm at it, I'll sound out Boss Lin and see what the plans are for Friday!"
The three of them walked quickly to the edge of the flower bed, stood at the end of the line, and moved forward step by step with the crowd.
While queuing, the three of them never took their eyes off the red and blue stalls in the square.
The other regulars queuing around were also chatting in small groups about Friday's food festival.
The line moved quickly, and after more than ten minutes, Liu Wei and his two companions were at the front of the line.
"Oh, Brother Liu, Brother Zhao, Sister Na!"
I left work on time today.
Wang Hai had just handed the takeout bag to the previous customer when he turned around and saw the three of them, and greeted them.
"I finally managed to deal with those old men today, and I can leave work on time."
Liu Wei breathed a long sigh of relief, then said with a smile, "Wang Hai, the usual, three servings of fried rice, and two extra boxes of crispy radish for us."
"No problem! We've already prepared it for you!"
Wang Hai agreed and turned around to take the three takeout boxes.
Lin Chen nodded slightly in front of the stove, as if to say hello.
His hands never stopped moving, the iron ladle rising and falling, the speed of serving food was steady.
After paying, Liu Wei looked past the stalls and towards the tents that had already been set up in the square, finally unable to suppress his curiosity.
"Boss Lin, Wang Hai, the stalls and tents in the square are all set up."
"You guys must have signed up for the food festival on Friday, right?"
Which tent will you be in then?
We'll head straight there as soon as we get off work!
"Report it! We absolutely have to report it!"
While packing the boxes, Wang Hai replied, "However, the property management hasn't officially drawn lots to assign numbers yet, so we don't know exactly which red building we'll be assigned to."
"Oh? The square will be packed with people then, where will we find you?"
Zhao Qiang was getting anxious.
"Brother Zhao, are you worried you won't find it?"
Wang Hai handed over the packaged fried rice, confidently raising his chin, "On Friday night, as soon as you enter the square, just follow the smell that's strongest!"
"Whichever stall has the longest line, stretching as far as the eye can see, that's definitely Brother Chen's stall!"
Upon hearing Wang Hai's words, Liu Wei and the other two burst into laughter.
"Okay! Just hearing that is enough!"
Liu Wei spoke up: "Boss Lin, that new dish you mentioned, minced meat rice, it should be available by Friday, right?"
We ate our fill!
Lin Chen scooped the fried rice out of the pot and turned down the heat.
He turned his head, looked at the three people with expectant faces, and picked up a clean towel to wipe his hands.
"Yes, you can go."
"I went to the market this morning and ordered all the ingredients for the minced meat. It will be ready to serve on Friday."
Upon hearing Lin Chen's words...
"Very good!"
Li Na said excitedly, "Boss Lin, to tell you the truth, I even canceled my date on Friday night for this braised pork rice!"
I'm just waiting to get off work and rush over for dinner!
Zhao Qiang nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, yes!"
Boss Lin, Wang Hai, let me be clear from the start: you two really need to be well-prepared for Friday!
If I waited in line for ages only to be told they were out of food, I'd definitely sit in front of your stall and cry!
Seeing the enthusiasm of these three regular customers, Wang Hai couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"Haha, Brother Zhao, Sister Na, Brother Liu, you can all rest assured!"
Wang Hai patted his chest confidently and assured everyone, "To ensure everyone eats well and enjoys themselves on Friday, Chen Ge and I went to the farmers' market early this morning and got the freshest, highest-quality pork belly with a perfect balance of fat and lean meat!"
Instead of reciting those dry numbers, Wang Hai used words that would whet the appetite to create a lively atmosphere.
"We've even upgraded our equipment completely!"
We switched to a super-sized insulated container!
Friday night, as long as you arrive and bring enough food, we'll definitely provide plenty of minced meat rice!
We guarantee that every bite of your rice will be coated in rich meat juices, making it so delicious and satisfying!
Hearing Wang Hai's description, Liu Wei and the other two's eyes lit up even more, as if a pot of steaming, fragrant minced meat sauce was already placed in front of them.
"Wow, you've even upgraded your equipment! You guys are up to something big!"
Liu Wei exclaimed, "Okay!"
With Brother Wang Hai's words, I feel much more at ease!
Tangtang, sitting on a small stool next to them, listened obediently to the adults talking.
Seeing how much anticipation the uncles and aunts were, the little girl couldn't help but stand up as well.
She held three plastic spoons in her hand and handed them to Liu Wei and the other two with both hands.
"Uncle and Auntie, here's a spoon for you!"
With her rosy cheeks and bright, sparkling eyes, Tangtang looked up and said, "Uncle and Auntie, you must come the day after tomorrow!"
Daddy makes super delicious minced meat rice, and Tangtang will be in the red house, handing out spoons to you all!
Seeing Tangtang's innocent, cute, and earnest appearance, Liu Wei and the other two burst into laughter.
"Oh, thank you, Tangtang!"
Li Na smiled and took the spoon. "After Tangtang's invitation, Auntie almost wishes today were Friday!"
"Alright, Mr. Lin, Wang Hai, we're just standing here and delaying your business."
Liu Wei picked up the fried rice in his hand and waved at the two of them, "We have a deal, Friday night, see you there!"
We'll line up as soon as we get off work, to give you a great start!
"No problem! You'll definitely have a great time on Friday!"
Wang Hai smiled and saw the guest off.
Lin Chen nodded slightly.
"Goodbye, Uncle and Aunt!"
Tangtang waved obediently.
Liu Wei and his two companions carried the fried rice and turned to leave.
After Liu Wei and his group left, the atmosphere in front of the stall only grew stronger.
The diners who were behind them in line heard their conversation and became excited as well.
"Wang Hai, is there really minced meat rice on Friday?"
"Save some room for me, I'll bring my whole family to eat!"
"No problem! There will definitely be enough!"
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