txolops Chapter 169 Is this all a lie?!
Chapter 169 Is this all a lie?!
Next to the countertop of greenhouse number one.
Security captain Zhang was holding a takeout box, and he was frantically scraping the contents of the box with a plastic spoon, making a crisp "smacking" sound.
With each mouthful of rice mixed with diced meat, Brother Zhang's face was filled with enjoyment.
He didn't even bother to wipe the fine sweat from his forehead.
Less than three minutes.
"Click".
Brother Zhang scraped the last grain of rice coated in sauce from the bottom of the lunchbox, put it in his mouth, and exhaled a long breath of hot air.
"happy!"
Brother Zhang grabbed a tissue to wipe the grease from his mouth, gave Lin Chen a thumbs up, and said, "Boss Lin, your skills are absolutely amazing!"
It was totally worth the 128 yuan!
If I didn't have such a big appetite, I would definitely order another serving!
Lin Chen said, "Just eat well, go and get back to work."
"Alright! I need to go keep an eye on things outside. Your stall is definitely going to be packed tonight!"
Brother Zhang waved to Tangtang, who was sitting on a small stool, "Tangtang, Uncle Zhang is going to work!"
"Goodbye, Uncle Zhang, you've worked hard!"
Tangtang waved her little hand obediently.
Brother Zhang straightened his uniform and went on patrol.
Watching Brother Zhang's departing figure, the steak owner at the second stall next door put down his tongs and sneered.
"Old Li, did you see that? I knew there was no way that security guard could afford a meat rice dish that costs over a hundred yuan."
The steak owner approached stall number three and whispered, "This is definitely a shill!"
Those who immediately start calling each other brothers are probably just putting on a show to boost business since their stall isn't doing much.
No matter how loud the payment notification sound is, the money has already been returned privately.
The Japanese restaurant owner nodded, his face full of disdain.
"This kind of low-quality marketing tactic can only fool laymen."
A Chinese roadside stall charging 128 yuan? Do they really think the white-collar workers in the square are easy targets?
Just you wait, they definitely won't be able to sell a second one besides this one!
The two exchanged a glance.
However, their sneers hadn't even fully blossomed yet.
Suddenly, footsteps echoed from the auxiliary road surrounding the square.
Three white-collar workers, dressed in business suits and wearing office building name tags, were jogging towards the No. 1 shed.
Liu Wei was leading the way, followed by Zhao Qiang and Li Na.
"Old Liu... slow down!"
My high heels are about to break from running!
Li Na called out from behind, panting, but her pace didn't slow down at all.
"We can't be slow! If we're late, we won't be able to get any!"
As Liu Wei ran, he shouted back, "Wang Hai said in the group that the minced meat rice is being released today!"
We've been craving it for almost a week, we have to get the first pot today!
Zhao Qiang wiped his sweat on the side, looking anxious: "Luckily we were quick-witted and made our escape half an hour early!"
If all those bastards rush out during rush hour, we won't even get a sip of soup!
"I can smell it! It's up ahead! Greenhouse number one!"
Liu Wei sniffed, and his eyes lit up instantly.
Following the aroma of meat, the three of them forced their way through the crowd and rushed breathlessly to stall number one.
"Boss Lin! Brother Wang Hai!"
Liu Wei braced himself on his knees, panting heavily, but his eyes were fixed intently on the large iron bucket on the table.
"Hey, Brother Liu, Brother Qiang, Sister Na!"
Wang Hai greeted him cheerfully, "It's not even time to leave work yet, did you all leave early?"
"Don't even mention it! Because of that message you posted in the group chat, the three of us slipped out without even pressing the fingerprint scanner to clock in!"
Zhao couldn't wait to pull out his phone.
Li Na was also very excited and immediately spotted Tangtang sitting next to her.
"Tangtang, are you helping Daddy with chores again today?"
Li Na greeted him with a smile.
"Hello Aunt Nana! Hello Uncle Liu! Hello Uncle Qiang!"
Tangtang immediately stood up, hugging her little basket, and exclaimed, "I'm the captain of the spoon-distributing team today!"
"Candy is awesome!"
Liu Wei didn't bother with pleasantries; his attention was completely drawn to the menu on the blackboard.
Upon seeing the price tag of 128 yuan, he didn't hesitate at all; instead, he immediately opened WeChat and scanned the QR code.
"Boss Lin, enough with the nonsense!"
We've been craving minced pork rice for almost a week, give us each one first!
Liu Wei scanned the QR code directly, saying, "Nobody can take this from me today, it's on me!"
I really want to try this premium pork belly with rice—what kind of heavenly flavor does it taste like!
"drop!"
The payment speaker announced a loud notification.
"WeChat payment received, 384 yuan!"
I heard the payment notification sound.
The steak owner at stall number two almost pushed a steak off the hot plate with a tremor in his hand, just as he flipped it over.
The owner of the Japanese restaurant at stall number three was so shocked that his jaw almost dropped to the cutting board.
The two men stared at Liu Wei and his group.
These three people, who look like shrewd office workers, skipped work and came here without even asking the price, spending over three hundred yuan on three servings of minced meat rice?!
"This...this is all a lie?!"
The steak owner's voice trembled, and his face looked like he'd seen a ghost.
The Japanese restaurant owner swallowed hard, unable to utter a single word.
"In greenhouse number one," Lin Chen began.
"Hold on."
Lin Chen picked up three takeout boxes.
Serve Wuchang rice, scoop up a generous spoonful of reddish-brown secret-recipe minced meat sauce, and pour it steadily over the rice. Finally, garnish with vibrant green Shanghai bok choy and refreshing pickled radish.
The entire process was smooth and fluid, without any unnecessary movements.
"Three servings of minced meat rice, here you go."
Lin Chen handed over the takeout box.
"Here, spoons for your uncle and aunt!"
Tangtang immediately took out three plastic spoons and handed them to the three of them.
"Thank you, Boss Lin! Thank you, Tangtang!"
Liu Wei took the lunchbox with both hands, completely ignoring his surroundings and disregarding his white-collar image.
He stood right next to the stall, eagerly scooped up a spoonful of rice coated in sauce and diced meat, and put it in his mouth.
With one bite, the rich, fatty flavor and intense sauce explode in your mouth.
Liu Wei paused for a second.
"Amazing! This taste is simply divine!"
Liu Wei was so excited that he shouted out loud, and ate much faster, "This pork stew is so tender it melts in your mouth!"
The rice is soaked up all the meat juices, it's a perfect match!
128? Just for this taste, I'd line up every day even if it cost 200!
Zhao Qiang and Li Na next to them were also eating without looking up, not even bothering to talk, only making "smacking" sounds as they frantically shoveled rice into their mouths.
"Waaaah...it's so delicious!"
My wait these past few days was definitely worthwhile!
Li Na ate while mumbling her thoughts.
Watching these three business elites frantically eating on the roadside, and listening to their exclamations of surprise.
The owners of stalls number two and number three had their faces flushed red.
Their sense of superiority was utterly crushed into dust at this moment by Lin Chen's pot of minced meat sauce.