txolops Chapter 189 Sweet-Talking Candy
Chapter 189 Sweet-Talking Candy
More than half an hour passed quietly amidst the hustle and bustle.
Although the queue in front of the stall kept decreasing, the number of people behind it remained the same.
"Next! What would you like to order?"
Wang Hai handed two takeaway portions of minced meat rice to the man in front of him, then casually grabbed a rag from the table to wipe up any spilled soup, continuing to serve customers as usual without even looking up.
"Boss, give us two servings of our signature minced pork rice, and one serving of fried rice."
"Alright! Two servings of minced pork rice and one serving of fried rice, that'll be three hundred and fifty-five dollars in total. Scan the QR code..."
Wang Hai quoted the prices while looking up.
Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly froze, the takeout box in his hand hanging in mid-air.
Standing in front of the control panel were Su Qingxue and Secretary Chen.
"Secretary Chen...?"
Wang Hai shifted his gaze to the side and saw Su Qingxue, who was wearing a white T-shirt and jeans and had her hair tied in a high ponytail.
He instinctively wanted to call out "President Su," but when he looked at the diners around him, he immediately swallowed the address and lowered his voice.
"Miss Su? What brings you two here on the weekend!"
Wang Hai looked utterly astonished.
Wang Hai's exclamation also made Lin Chen, who was tossing the wok next to him, pause slightly.
Lin Chen gripped the pot handle and turned his head.
His gaze fell on Su Qingxue.
Today, Su Qingxue wasn't wearing her usual business suit; her casual clothes made her look exceptionally gentle.
The two locked eyes.
"They're here."
Lin Chen nodded slightly to her as a greeting.
"Um."
Su Qingxue smiled and said, "It's the weekend, so I brought Xiao Chen over to satisfy his craving."
Business is booming.
"It's alright. There are seats nearby, let's sit down."
Lin Chen replied, then turned back to continue stirring the rice in the pan.
He didn't put down his work to make small talk just because Su Qingxue arrived.
There are still dozens of people waiting in line on empty stomachs; now is definitely not the time to chat.
Just then, Tangtang, who was sitting on a small stool next to her, finally spotted a familiar face in front of the line.
"Pretty auntie! Auntie Chen!"
Tangtang put down the basket of spoons in her arms, happily jumped off the stool, and ran straight to Su Qingxue with her short legs.
The little girl looked up with her rosy cheeks and bright eyes, staring at the two of them for a while before her mouth opened in amazement, forming an "O" shape.
"Pretty auntie, your clothes are different today than usual!"
Tangtang blinked and praised, "You usually dress like a powerful boss, but today you dress like a fairy sister from TV!"
And Aunt Chen, your dress is so pretty!
A child's purest praise is always the most powerful.
Secretary Chen, who was a little tired from queuing for half a day, was overjoyed when she heard this and couldn't help but bend down and gently pinch Tangtang's chubby little face.
"Oh my, is our Tangtang's mouth coated with honey?"
"My legs were so sore from standing in line all day, but after your compliment, I suddenly don't feel tired at all!"
Secretary Chen said with a grin.
Su Qingxue's eyes were also full of tenderness.
She reached out and touched Tangtang's soft hair, asking softly, "Tangtang, were you tired from helping distribute spoons today?"
"Not tired!"
Tangtang shook her head vigorously, puffed out her little chest, and said proudly, "Just now, a bad uncle didn't line up, and Tangtang even helped Daddy maintain order!"
Tangtang didn't give him a single spoon!
"Yes, Auntie saw it all from behind."
Tangtang is very brave and a well-behaved child who follows the rules.
Su Qingxue gave her approval.
Tangtang was even happier after receiving the praise.
She turned her head and pointed to a corner next to the greenhouse.
There was a clean folding square table and two plastic chairs there, which Lin Chen usually reserved for Tangtang to rest on.
"Pretty auntie, Auntie Chen, please don't stand here, go sit over there and wait!"
Tangtang took Su Qingxue's hand and said, "I'll take you there!"
Su Qingxue did not refuse, letting the little girl lead her, and walked with Secretary Chen to the folding table to sit down.
The folding table was positioned on the side of the tent, allowing them to avoid the crowded flow of customers in front while still providing a clear view of Lin Chen and Wang Hai working inside.
"Ding! WeChat payment received: 355 yuan!"
As soon as Secretary Chen sat down, he casually scanned the payment code on the table and paid the money.
"Pretty aunties, please sit and rest. Tangtang has to go back to work!"
After leading the two to their seats, Tangtang, like a responsible little adult, waved her hand and said, "There are still many uncles and aunties waiting for Tangtang to hand out spoons!"
"Go ahead, be careful, don't get burned."
Su Qingxue gave her instructions.
Watching the little girl run back to the plastic basket and sit down.
A few minutes later.
"Come on over! Move aside, it's hot!"
Wang Hai carried a tray and quickly walked out from behind the control panel.
He placed the tray on the folding table, which contained two servings of minced meat rice and a serving of freshly cooked fried rice.
"Ms. Su, Secretary Chen, thank you for waiting."
Wang Hai wiped his hands with the towel around his neck and grinned, "Brother Chen instructed that since you've come all this way to queue up, it's not easy, so I specially poured an extra spoonful of meat sauce on these two servings of minced meat rice."
Take your time eating, and let me know if you're still hungry!
"Thank you, Boss Wang."
Su Qingxue nodded politely in thanks.
"Hey, don't be so polite! You guys go ahead and eat, there are a bunch of people up ahead urging me on, I have to go get back to work."
Wang Hai didn't linger and turned back to the busy workbench.
The enticing aroma instantly enveloped the folding table.
Secretary Chen had been itching to get started for a long time.
She picked up the spoon and yanked open the lid of the minced meat rice.
"call."
The rich aroma of meat wafts over.
The reddish-brown minced meat filled half of the lunchbox, and the thick broth seeped into the snow-white Wuchang rice below along with the meat chunks.
"Finally, I can eat this again!"
I didn't get to eat my fill yesterday, I'm so craving it!
Secretary Chen swallowed hard, quickly stirring the rice and minced meat with the spoon in his hand, then eagerly scooped up a large mouthful and put it directly into his mouth.
"Mmm...absolutely amazing! This is exactly the taste!"
While shoveling rice into his mouth, Secretary Chen mumbled indistinctly, "This broth is an unbeatable magic weapon when mixed with rice!"
"Sister Qingxue, eat quickly, while it's hot!"
Su Qingxue looked at Secretary Chen's starving appearance and a smile flashed in her eyes.
She also picked up her spoon and lifted the bowl of minced meat rice in front of her.
She mixed the rice and gravy together, scooped up a spoonful, and put it in her mouth.
As she chewed, a pure joy appeared in Su Qingxue's eyes.
This meal dispelled the fatigue from work.
"The minced meat sauce is even more flavorful today than the last time we had it."
Su Qingxue swallowed the rice in her mouth and commented.
"Yes, yes, yes! It tastes even better when it's freshly cooked here, with that wok-fried aroma!"
Secretary Chen didn't even look up, just ate the food in the lunchbox.
The two sat around a small table, enjoying this hard-earned meal in the gentle breeze of a summer evening.
Outside the greenhouse, the line still stretched as far as the eye could see.
In front of the operating table.
"Sizzle."
The iron pot in Lin Chen's hand churned and boiled over a dark blue flame.
The rice jumped in the air.
"Next! Show your payment code!"
Wang Hai shouted.
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