txolops Chapter 164 Let's go all out tonight!
Chapter 164 Let's go all out tonight!
8:30 p.m., in an urban village.
The two cars were parked downstairs at the rental apartment.
Wang Hai pushed open the car door and jumped out. He stretched his shoulders and walked to the tricycle to start unloading the goods.
Lin Chen parked the tricycle and removed the key.
He walked to the bread truck and opened the door.
"Daddy..."
In the car seat, Tangtang rubbed her eyes with her two little hands, nodding her head little by little.
She played at kindergarten all day today, and then went to the square to set up a stall in the evening. The little girl was so sleepy that she could barely keep her eyes open, and her voice was soft and weak.
"Go to sleep if you're sleepy, Daddy will carry you upstairs."
Lin Chen unfastened the clasp and hugged his daughter.
Tangtang reached out and hugged Lin Chen's neck, pressing her little face against his shoulder. Within two seconds, her breathing became even.
"Brother Chen, you take Tangtang to sleep first, I'll move the stuff downstairs."
Wang Hai lowered his voice and said.
"Um."
Lin Chen did not refuse and steadily carried his daughter upstairs with one hand.
Back in the rented room, Lin Chen put Tangtang on the bed and gently wiped her face and hands with warm water.
Throughout the entire process, Tangtang only smacked her lips twice before falling into a deep sleep while hugging her little pillow.
Lin Chen covered himself with the blanket, turned off the light, and left.
In the living room, Wang Haigang carried the last two insulated buckets inside.
Without exchanging any pleasantries, the two went straight into the kitchen and cleaned the kitchen utensils they would have used for their stall that evening.
"Brother Chen, it's all done."
Wang Hai dried his hands and hung his apron behind the door. "Tomorrow is the big day, so I need to be well-rested tonight."
I'm heading back now. I'll come straight over tomorrow morning, and we'll deliver Tangtang together, then head straight to the farmers' market to buy supplies!
"Drive carefully."
Lin Chen nodded.
"Let's go!"
Wang Hai waved and pushed open the door to leave.
Lin Chen checked the gas valve in the kitchen and, after confirming that the large barrel was properly sealed, turned around and went back to his room to rest.
……
Silent all night.
The next day, Friday morning.
Lin Chen got up on time at 6:30 in the morning.
He cooked three bowls of steaming hot tomato and egg noodles in the kitchen, and then went to the bedroom to wake Tangtang up.
The little girl had just finished washing up and sat down at the dining table when there was a knock on the door.
"Brother Chen! Open the door, I'm here!"
Wang Hai's voice rang out from outside the door.
Lin Chen opened the door.
Wang Hai was wearing a short-sleeved shirt today, and he looked very energetic.
"It smells so good!"
As soon as Wang Hai entered, he didn't stand on ceremony. He went straight to the dining table, sat down, picked up the largest bowl of noodles, and slurped down a big mouthful. "So satisfying!"
"Brother Chen, you'll need to eat well to have the energy for today's big battle!"
Eat slowly.
Lin Chen also sat down at the table.
Good morning, Uncle Fatty!
Tangtang sat on a high stool, holding a small fork and twirling noodles.
Good morning, Tangtang! Did you have a good time at kindergarten today?
Wang Hai asked with a smile.
"Happy! Because it's Friday!"
Tangtang looked up, her big eyes sparkling, "Tonight, Daddy and Uncle Fatty are going to sell meat in the red house!"
"That's right! You can eat as much as you want tonight!"
Wang Hai burst into laughter. After breakfast, Lin Chen got ready and picked up his car keys.
"Let's go, take Tangtang to school."
……
At 7:30 a.m., at the entrance of Qiming Bilingual Kindergarten.
It was peak drop-off time for kindergarten, so Lin Chen parked the bread truck on the side of the road, got out of the car with Tangtang in his arms, and Wang Hai followed.
"Goodbye, Daddy! Goodbye, Fatty Uncle!"
Tangtang, carrying a small windmill backpack, waved to the two of them.
Teacher Liu was on duty at the entrance today. When she saw Lin Chen and his group, she greeted them with a smile.
"Good morning, Mr. Lin and Mr. Wang."
Good morning, Teacher Liu.
Lin Chen nodded in response.
Tangtang grabbed Teacher Liu's hand, tilted her head up, and invited in a clear voice, "Teacher Liu, let me tell you something!"
Tonight, my dad is going to sell super, super fragrant minced meat rice in the big red house in the square!
Do you want to come over for dinner after get off work?
Hearing the little girl's invitation, Teacher Liu smiled and squatted down.
"Really? Sugar's dad has come up with a new dish again?"
Teacher Liu looked at Tangtang, "Then I'll definitely come to support you after I get off work, okay?"
"Yay! Pinky promise!"
Tangtang happily stretched out her little finger.
"Pinky promise."
Teacher Liu obligingly took his hand, then stood up and looked at Lin Chen, "Mr. Lin, is the food festival in the square opening today?"
"Yes, we'll be setting up our stall tonight."
Lin Chen said, "If you have time, you're welcome to come and have a taste."
"I'll definitely go."
Watching Tangtang follow Teacher Liu into the teaching building, Lin Chen and Wang Hai turned around and went back to the bread cart.
"Brother Chen, next stop, the farmers' market!"
Wang Hai stepped on the gas, and the bread truck merged into the traffic, heading straight for the Nancheng Agricultural Wholesale Market.
At eight o'clock in the morning, the farmers' market is at its busiest.
The two were extremely efficient in their shopping; they bought all the usual ingredients needed for tonight's fried rice in just over ten minutes and loaded them into the car.
"Brother Chen, the regular ingredients are all here."
"Shouldn't we go on a big shopping spree next?"
Wang Hai clapped his hands.
Lin Chen's gaze immediately locked onto the grain and oil wholesale store not far away.
"Go buy rice."
Lin Chen strode over.
As soon as he entered the grain and oil store, the owner immediately greeted him: "Boss Lin is here!"
"Still want rice today?"
"right."
Lin Chen nodded, glanced at the store's inventory, and said, "We have a large order today."
He turned to look at Wang Hai: "The rice is the most wasted ingredient in minced meat rice."
A spoonful of minced meat sauce, mixed with a dash of dipping sauce, and the customer's appetite is at least twice as big as usual.
Wang Haishen nodded repeatedly: "Brother Chen, you're absolutely right!"
Last night we only ate that small bowl to taste it, and I felt like I could eat three big bowls!
That minced meat sauce is absolutely rice killer!
Wang Hai turned around and slapped the boss: "Boss, we usually take two bags, but today give us five bags of rice!"
"I want only fresh, seasonal rice!"
Five bags?
The boss beamed with joy, "Alright!"
Five bags of new rice, I'll load them onto your truck right away!
After paying, the two helped the owner carry the five bags of rice into the trunk of the van.
Seeing that most of the trunk space was occupied, Wang Hai breathed a sigh of relief: "Brother Chen, there's enough rice, and we've also prepared fifty catties of minced meat at home."
Should we go buy some side dishes now?
"Go to the vegetable section."
Lin Chen led Wang Hai toward the vegetable wholesale area.
"Brother Chen, what side dishes should we serve with this minced meat rice?"
Smashed cucumber? Or a cold seaweed salad?
Wang Hai walked along the shore, asking questions as he went.
"None of them are suitable."
Lin Chen's gaze swept across the stall. "The meat sauce has a rich and heavy flavor, and is very oily."
A light, quickly blanched green vegetable must be placed on top of the rice; this adds color and refreshes the palate, cutting through the richness.
Lin Chen stopped in front of a stall specializing in leafy greens and pointed to the vegetables with water droplets on them.
"Buy Shanghai bok choy."
Lin Chen picked up a stalk and looked at it. "Just the heart part."
After blanching, it has a crisp and tender texture and no astringent taste.
It's best served with rice and minced meat sauce.
"It's all thanks to Brother Chen for thinking things through!"
Wang Hai immediately understood the intricacies of the matter.
"Boss, how much are these Shanghai bok choy?"
Wang Hai asked loudly.
"Two yuan fifty per jin! Just arrived this morning!"
The stall owner greeted us warmly.
"OK!"
Seeing Lin Chen nod, Wang Hai said, "Boss, give us thirty catties!"
Choose the freshest packaging!
Thirty pounds of Shanghai bok choy filled two large plastic baskets.
After Lin Chen scanned the code to pay, the two of them each picked up a large basket and walked steadily out of the market.
After stuffing two baskets of Shanghai bok choy into the van, Wang Hai slammed the trunk door shut and dusted off his hands.
"Brother Chen, there's plenty of rice and plenty of vegetables!"
The minced meat sauce has been simmering at home all night; it must be thoroughly flavorful now!
Wang Hai rubbed his hands together, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "All our trump cards are now in place!"
Lin Chen opened the passenger door and got in.
"Go back and prepare the ingredients."
Lin Chen pulled on his seatbelt, fastened it, and spoke.
"Alright! Let's go back to the manor!"
Wang Hai got into the driver's seat, started the engine, and began driving.
The van sped off toward the rental house.