txolops Chapter 88 A Perfect Summer Match
Chapter 88 A Perfect Summer Match
"Hey! Don't pack it up! Don't pack it up!"
Seeing this, Liu Wei, who was at the front of the line, quickly stepped forward and waved his hands repeatedly, "Boss Lin, Wang Hai, we're not bringing the first three portions up today, we'll eat here!"
Li Na nodded in agreement, touching her slightly flushed cheeks with the back of her hand: "Yes, the weather is too stuffy. If you put the takeout box upstairs, the moisture will affect the taste to some extent."
We'll eat here, then go back to work overtime.
Zhao Qiang immediately chimed in, "No problem, Boss Lin's cooking skills are best enjoyed freshly cooked."
"Okay, then you can eat here."
Wang Hai responded.
He pulled out the only two folding square tables from the trunk of the van, set them up, and put a few small stools over them.
Lin Chen held a large iron ladle in his right hand and divided the fried rice in the pot into three containers.
Each grain of rice is coated with golden egg yolk, garnished with bright green scallions, and exudes an enticing aroma.
"Brother Qiang, Sister Li, Brother Liu, your fried rice is ready."
Wang Hai carried the three plates over and placed them on the folding table.
"Uncle and Auntie, here are your spoons and chopsticks!"
A clear, childlike voice rang out.
Tangtang stood up from her little stool, clutching three sets of disposable tableware with individual transparent packaging in her little hands. She toddled over to the table with her short legs and handed them to the three people very seriously.
"Oh, thank you, our well-behaved little boss."
Liu Wei happily accepted the cutlery and couldn't help but praise, "Tangtang is so sensible, she even knows how to help her dad with chores."
Li Na smiled and took the spoon, her eyes gentle: "Thank you, Tangtang."
"After Auntie finishes eating, I'll go to the convenience store up ahead and buy you an ice cream, okay?"
"You're welcome, Auntie. Eat up! Fried rice tastes best when it's hot!"
Daddy said children shouldn't eat food from strangers.
Tangtang gave a big smile, very sensibly refused Li Na's suggestion, and then obediently returned to her assigned seat.
The three of them sat down on small stools.
Just as they were unpacking the tableware and preparing to feast, Wang Hai turned and walked toward the large stainless steel bucket placed in the shade.
"Gentlemen, please don't eat yet."
Wang Hai chuckled, "While we were queuing up, weren't we guessing what the hidden surprise was for today?"
Now I'll reveal it to you.
As he spoke, Wang Hai gripped the stainless steel bucket lid with both hands, twisted it forcefully, and lifted the lid off.
As the lid was opened, a sweet, sour, and spicy aroma mixed with cool, moist air filled the sweltering air.
The three of them, Liu Wei and his companions, who had been losing their appetite due to the heat, perked up immediately upon smelling the aroma.
Wang Hai took three clean small white porcelain dishes and used a long-handled strainer to scoop out radish chunks from the large bucket.
The tender white radish chunks are garnished with bright red chili rings and fine ginger shreds, and the surface is covered with a layer of frost and cold air brought from the refrigerator.
He put a small portion in each dish and placed it in front of the three people.
"This is the refreshing side dish prepared by Boss Lin - chilled sweet and sour crunchy radish."
This is a free gift, meant to be served with fried rice to cut through the richness.
Wang Hai put down the plate. "Gentlemen, please have a taste."
Looking at the plate of radishes emitting a slight chill in front of him, Liu Wei couldn't help but swallow hard.
"Boss Lin is very thoughtful. On this hot day, just looking at it makes me feel refreshed."
Liu Wei picked up his spoon. "But I have to eat this fried rice I've been craving first."
I haven't eaten this for two days, I really crave it.
After saying that, Liu Wei scooped up a large spoonful of fried rice and put it directly into his mouth.
The familiar taste instantly enveloped my taste buds.
Liu Wei closed his eyes contentedly, chewed, and swallowed.
"Phew...that's the taste!"
"That feels so good!"
Liu Wei let out a long breath, a look of enjoyment on his face.
Although fried rice is still a top-notch delicacy, in this weather, a big mouthful of steaming hot fried rice will inevitably make your stomach feel hot.
Immediately afterwards, Liu Wei put down his spoon, picked up the chopsticks next to him, grabbed a piece of chilled radish, and put it in his mouth.
Gently close your upper and lower teeth.
"Snap!"
A chewing sound.
Liu Wei's movements suddenly stopped, and his eyes widened slightly.
The first thing I felt was a chill that went straight to my heart.
The chilled radish chunks have an excellent cooling effect, instantly dispelling any trace of the heat from eating the hot fried rice.
Following closely behind is a sweet and sour juice, a perfect blend of white sugar and rice vinegar, that bursts violently in the mouth.
Because it was salted beforehand to remove excess water, the radish not only didn't feel soft or mushy at all, but was surprisingly crisp, making a pleasant crunch with every bite.
After swallowing, the slight spiciness of the ginger and chili peppers slowly rises up.
The spiciness wasn't pungent at all; instead, it thoroughly cleansed the grease in my stomach, arousing an even stronger desire to eat.
"Absolutely amazing..."
Liu Wei couldn't help but sigh, his chopsticks never stopping as he ate two or three more pieces of radish with a "crunch crunch" sound.
"Liu Wei, eat slowly, is it really that bad?"
Seeing Liu Wei's unstoppable eating, Li Na curiously picked up a piece of radish and put it in her mouth.
"Click."
Li Na took a small bite.
The next second, her expression changed.
The brows that had been slightly furrowed due to the sweltering heat instantly relaxed completely.
"Wow, it's so crispy!"
"The sweet and sour ratio is just perfect!"
And it's so refreshingly cool! The fried rice I ate earlier felt a bit heavy, but after this bite of radish, all the greasiness in my mouth disappeared, leaving it feeling incredibly clean and refreshed!
"I'll try some too!"
Seeing their reactions, Zhao Qiang couldn't resist picking up a piece as well.
"Snap!"
Zhao Qiang chewed twice and then gave Lin Chen a thumbs up.
"Boss Lin, a perfect match!"
As Zhao Qiang chewed, he exclaimed loudly, "Hot fried rice paired with this chilled crisp radish, one hot and one cold, one fragrant and one sour."
This combination is absolutely perfect!
I feel like I could eat two servings right now!
On the small square table, the three of them ate golden fried rice and crunchy chilled radish with great relish.
The refreshing chilled radish blends with the rich aroma of fried rice, sweeping away the summer's gloom.
Meanwhile, the diners at the back of the queue saw all of this clearly.
The intermittent "click" sounds were particularly crisp and inviting on this sultry evening.
The sweet and sour aroma carried on the breeze caused quite a stir in the group.
"What's going on? What are those three people eating?"
Why is it making a crunching sound?
A young white-collar worker in fourth place craned his neck and strained to see ahead.
Didn't you hear what Wang Hai just said?
That's chilled, sweet and sour crunchy radish that Boss Lin specially made; it's a free side dish!
"Iced? Just thinking about it with hot fried rice on a hot day sounds so refreshing!"
"Didn't you see how much Liu Wei and the others enjoyed their meal?"
That radish looks so translucent, it'll definitely cut through the richness!
"Gurgle..."
Someone in the queue swallowed loudly.
"Brother Wang Hai! I want a fried rice too! I'd like to eat it here; freshly fried and served with chilled radish would be the best!"
Someone in the group couldn't contain themselves and shouted loudly.
Faced with the diners' enthusiasm, Wang Hai waved his hand cheerfully and loudly maintained order.
"Please don't rush, everyone! Our stall is small, and we only have these two folding tables. We really can't seat so many people."
Wang Hai pointed to a stack of small, transparent round boxes that had been prepared next to him. "But don't worry, everyone. To ensure the taste, the fried rice and chilled radishes we're packing today will all be individually sealed in these small, separate boxes."
"I guarantee this radish will still be cool and crisp when you take it back to the office!"
Upon hearing that the radishes would be individually sealed and packaged, the crowd in line calmed down, but their anticipation only intensified.
Faced with the bustling scene before them.
Lin Chen turned around, picked up the small bowl full of rice, and cracked three more eggs with his right hand.
The flames on the stove rose fiercely again.
The busy evening at Mr. Lin's fried rice stall is just beginning.