txolops Chapter 167 Security Guards Clear the Way, Colleagues Stunned
Chapter 167 Security Guards Clear the Way, Colleagues Stunned
5 PM, Yintai Plaza.
The square has now been completely transformed into a sea of joy.
Music was playing on the main stage, and the tents on both sides were neatly arranged, with crowds of people.
There was still about half an hour before the end of the workday, but there were already quite a few food lovers in the square who had come early to visit the food festival.
Lin Chen rode his electric tricycle along the auxiliary road into the outer perimeter of the square.
Wang Hai drove his van, following closely behind.
"Beep beep beep".
Wang Hai honked the horn twice, rolled down the car window, and stuck his head out to look around the middle of the square.
Upon seeing this, Wang Hai couldn't help but laugh.
"Brother Chen, look!"
Wang Hai shouted through the car window, "These fifty or sixty stalls are all selling handmade hamburgers, thick-cut steaks, and Japanese sushi!"
These people only serve Western food and fast food; you can't find a single decent, hearty Chinese restaurant!
Lin Chen gripped the brakes, his gaze sweeping steadily over the stalls on either side.
indeed.
The vendors who set up their stalls early were all dressed in chef's uniforms, and their stalls were decorated in a colorful and elaborate manner.
The salmon was seared with a blowtorch, the steak was pan-fried with butter, and the air was filled with the aroma of black pepper.
There are many different styles.
"Western fast food is all about novelty, but when it comes to filling your stomach, we're the ones that truly satisfy us."
Lin Chen continued driving the tricycle toward the center of the square.
As the two vehicles ventured deeper into the core area, the busy Western restaurant owners around them also noticed this unusual pairing.
Stall number two is a steak vendor.
The owner, dressed in a white chef's uniform, looked up and saw an electric tricycle swaggering towards the center of the square.
"Huh? What's going on?"
The steakhouse owner frowned, pointed at the tricycle, and turned to the owner of the Japanese food stall at stall number three next to him, saying, "What are the security guards in this square doing?"
Why were street vendors allowed in?
The Japanese restaurant owner gave a cold laugh.
"I guess they're trying to sneak in and gain some traffic."
Just you wait, in less than two minutes, the security guards will kick them and their car out.
Several nearby shopkeepers stopped what they were doing, eager to see Lin Chen make a fool of himself.
However, what happened the next second completely stunned them.
Lin Chen's tricycle was not kicked out, but instead drove straight to the front of the number one tent in the entire venue.
"squeak."
Lin Chen gripped the brakes and brought the tricycle to a stop.
Before the merchants could react, footsteps could be heard from not far away.
"Make way! Make way!"
Zhang, the security captain of Yintai Plaza, was carrying a walkie-talkie and leading four security guards, running over with sweat dripping down his face.
Seeing the security guards arrive, the steakhouse owner chuckled: "See? The arresting officers are here."
As a result, when Brother Zhang ran up to the broken tricycle, he not only didn't pull out the rubber baton, but immediately put on a warm smile.
"Boss Lin! Brother Wang Hai! You've finally arrived!"
Brother Zhang walked quickly to Lin Chen, panting as he greeted him with a smile, "President Zhou gave instructions that you have a lot of stuff today."
I brought a few of my brothers with me, specifically to clear the way for you!
Lin Chen got off the tricycle, looked at Brother Zhang who was covered in sweat, and nodded slightly.
"Thank you for your help, Captain Zhang."
"Oh, Mr. Lin, you're too kind. It's nothing!"
Brother Zhang waved his hand, immediately turned around, and loudly ordered the security guards under his command with a stern face.
"Xiao Li! Go and put up a warning line at the unloading passage behind shed number one!"
"The rest of you, come with me and help Boss Lin move the bread truck to the designated parking space in shed number one!"
Hurry up!
At Zhang Ge's command, several security guards immediately sprang into action, clearing a path through the crowd and directing the bread cart to back in.
Upon seeing this, the steak owner at stall number two and the Japanese food owner at stall number three nearly popped their eyes out.
The two looked at each other, their clips frozen in mid-air.
"Holy crap... am I seeing things?"
The steak owner swallowed hard, his voice trembling, "Captain Zhang personally led a team to clear the way for them?"
And that beat-up tricycle was parked at stall number one?!
The Japanese restaurant owner also looked completely incredulous.
"The prime spot in the entire square... is actually reserved for this street vendor?!"
They were laughing at each other before, but as soon as the other person entered, the security captain personally greeted them!
This stark contrast made these merchants feel somewhat resentful.
Ignoring the stares around him, Lin Chen pushed the tricycle into the center of greenhouse number one.
Wang Hai pushed open the car door and jumped out of the bread truck.
"Click".
Wang Hai opened the passenger door, unfastened the clasp for Tangtang, and took the little girl out.
Tangtang, carrying a small backpack and holding a small basket, spotted Brother Zhang at a glance.
"Hello, Uncle Zhang!"
Tangtang looked up with her rosy little face, her voice clear and soft.
Upon hearing this sweet greeting, Brother Zhang beamed with joy.
"Oh my, Tangtang's here!"
Brother Zhang quickly bent down and said in a gentle tone, "Tonight, Tangtang will be Daddy's little helper again?"
Are you tired?
"Not tired at all! I'm the captain of the spoon-distributing team!"
Tangtang proudly patted the little basket in her arms.
"So capable!"
Brother Zhang smiled and gave a thumbs up.
While we reminisce about the past, we can't stop working.
"Brother Chen, let's move in!"
Wang Hai opened the trunk of the van and shouted.
"Boss Lin, just leave the heavy work to us security guards!"
Brother Zhang beckoned his men to step forward.
"Captain Zhang, no need."
Lin Chen reached out to stop Brother Zhang, his tone calm but professional, "There's hot soup and food in the car. It's safer for us to handle the food ourselves."
"You just need to help maintain order outside."
"Alright! Boss Lin is particular! I'll keep watch outside then!"
Seeing that Lin Chen insisted, Brother Zhang did not force him and turned to set up guide lines on the perimeter.
Lin Chen and Wang Hai walked to the trunk.
The two of them moved all the usual ingredients, such as rice, vegetables, and broth, into the greenhouse and put them away in their respective categories.
Finally, the two stood in front of the insulated container.
"Brother Chen is here."
One, two, three, go!
Wang Hai took a deep breath.
The two of them worked together to lift the bucket out.
Without any bumps or knocks, the two men walked steadily to the open space on the right side of the greenhouse and placed it on the sturdy iron frame.
"call--"
Wang Hai dusted off his hands and looked around.
Greenhouse No. 1 is spacious.
The tricycle was parked in the middle as the main worktable, with the vegetable cutting area on the left and a large bucket of minced meat and a mountain of rice on the right.
Everything was in perfect order.
"Daddy, I've put my spot in the right place!"
Tangtang carried her small stool and sat down on the side of the tricycle.
The little girl held a small basket full of plastic spoons in both hands, her big eyes sparkling.
Lin Chen walked over and checked the gas valve.
Then, he unbuttoned his coat and tied his apron around his waist.
He turned his head and looked at Wang Hai, who was standing to the side with an excited expression.
"Are you ready?"
Lin Chen spoke up.
Wang Hai tightened the towel around his neck and called out.
"Brother Chen, everything is ready!"
"Fire at any time!"