Chapter 122: The Popularity of Milk Tea
Following Fubao's instructions, Shen Lingning immediately began mixing the thick black tea juice, milk powder, and osmanthus honey with astonishing speed...
A cup of "milk tea" with the three flavors of orange-red, milk, tea and osmanthus was born!
Although it was the first time he did it under Fubao's guidance, he had to admit that Shen Lingning was indeed very talented.
The first cup of "milk tea" was born!
It has a bright orange-red color, with fine milk foam and dots of golden osmanthus floating on the surface.
Shen Lingning took a small sip himself, and his eyes lit up instantly!
The silky, sweet, tea-flavored and milky aroma blends together perfectly to mask the slight fishy smell that may exist in milk powder. The addition of osmanthus honey is the finishing touch!
'Delicious! Mom is awesome!'
Fubao narrowed his eyes, smacked his lips happily, and gave the highest approval.
It is simply a perfect replica of the Camellia Lane and Osmanthus Alley that were popular in Chang'an in the previous life!
Get it right!
It smells so good, long time no see!
An unprecedented and unique complex aroma - the mellowness of black tea, the frankincense of milk powder, and the sweetness of osmanthus.
——Like a lit firework, it exploded and powerfully covered the air in a corner of the exhibition hall!
The aroma is warm, sweet and inviting, forming a perfect contrast with the cold, hard smell of the industrial products around it.
Passersby couldn't help but stop and ask, and many people were attracted by the fragrance.
"Comrades, friends! Foreign businessmen from all over the world!"
Shen Lingning held up a glass of orange-red, mellow, and fragrant liquid with a clear voice.
"Thank you all for your kindness! We don't have any good treats in Songtaogou, so this is our own random 'milk tea'. Please quench your thirst and try something new. It's free!"
The few people who had just approached to buy soap were the first to take the milk tea and drink it, exclaiming in surprise, and people from other booths were attracted over.
Seeing this, other curious people also took the warm cup and took a sip. It was silky, sweet and had a long-lasting tea flavor!
In such a noisy and tiring occasion, a cup of hot, sweet and fragrant drink is simply a godsend!
“Delicious!”
"What is this? I've never drunk it before!"
"Comrade, are you selling this?"
"It's so delicious! What kind of magical thing is this?"
"Comrade, are you selling this? I want to order this!"
"What's this called? Milk tea?!"
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Exclamations are the best advertising.
The crowd gathered around in an instant, and countless hands reached out.
Shen Lingning acted decisively and asked Liu Jinfeng, Jiang Chengdong and others to help take out all the black tea, osmanthus honey and milk powder in stock, and set up a "temporary milk tea shop" on the spot to distribute them for free, but strictly limited to one small cup per person.
The small corner booth was completely overwhelmed by the boiling crowd.
People hold all kinds of cups, lunch boxes, and even bowls, anxiously and excitedly queuing up to wait for that magical cup of "milk tea".
Those who drank it were filled with surprise and told others about it.
Those who didn’t get to drink stretched their necks, sniffing the fragrance in the air and becoming more and more impatient.
"Milk tea! This is called milk tea!"
"Comrade! Are you selling this? I'll order one hundred!"
"This is much better than soda! It's fragrant and warms your stomach!"
“Amazing oriental drink!”
This "milk tea whirlwind" even attracted staff from other booths, who couldn't help but run over to watch the fun and have a taste.
The Songtaogou booth became the hottest focus of the entire Canton Fair that afternoon, completely overshadowing those well-equipped large factories.
This unusual bustle naturally attracted the provincial party committee leader Zhao Changhe and his entourage who were touring the venue.
Zhao Changhe, walking in front with his hands behind his back, listened to the staff's report on the trade fair, nodding or listening with a blank expression, and asking questions from time to time.
I watched as several foreign businessmen, not even bothering with their appearance, carefully held an enamel cup, drinking something with an intoxicated look on their faces. A strange sweet fragrance filled the air.
Zhao Changhe couldn't help but be curious, so he stopped a foreign businessman who was smacking his lips contentedly and asked, "Comrade, may I ask what this is...?"
The foreign businessman saw the other party's extraordinary demeanor and praised excitedly through the translator: "Boss! This is 'milk tea'! Chinese taste! It's great!
If every exhibition has such surprises, I believe our trade routes will be as prosperous as the ancient Silk Road!"
Zhao Changhe and his party were surprised and delighted when they heard this.
Qin Province invented its own "milk tea"?
And it has received such high praise from foreign businessmen?
"Which booth?"
"It's right at the end, the Songtaogou!"
Zhao Changhe immediately changed his route and led a large group of people towards the crowded corner.
When Zhao Changhe and his team finally squeezed into the Songtaogou booth, they saw this scene:
Shen Lingning had sweat on his forehead, but he was smiling brightly as he quickly prepared milk tea. Liu Jinfeng, Jiang Chengdong and others were busy maintaining order and distributing drinks. Empty milk powder bags and honey jars were piled on the ground, and the original products on the booth had long been sold out.
Fubao, who is over two years old, is looking at them curiously with his big black eyes.
The comrade from the Foreign Trade Department quickly introduced: "Secretary Zhao, this is Comrade Shen Lingning, the head of the Songtaogou Family Factory. Director Shen, this is Secretary Zhao from the provincial government."
Shen Lingning was not in a hurry. He temporarily handed the work in his hands to Liu Jinfeng, wiped his hands with a towel, and greeted them gracefully: "Hello Secretary Zhao, hello to all the leaders."
It is not appropriate to acknowledge relatives at this time, and it is not good to be high-profile, so I have to pretend not to know them in front of others.
Zhao Changhe looked at Shen Lingning in front of him with amusement. Although she was dressed simply, she had a calm demeanor and clear eyes. He knew that she was thinking about him and nodded slightly to show that he understood.
Zhao Changhe looked at the bustling scene again and asked with a smile, "Comrade Xiao Shen, your 'milk tea' has really livened up the atmosphere of our entire exhibition! It's amazing! How did you come up with this idea?"
Shen Lingning smiled slightly and answered appropriately: "Reporting to the leader, it was also forced out. The products we brought are sold out, but the guests are still enthusiastic and their mouths are dry.
I just happened to have some ingredients, so I thought I'd whip up something to quench everyone's thirst. I didn't expect everyone to be so supportive. It's mainly because our Qinnan tea and osmanthus flowers are so good."
The phrases "forced out" and "random adjustments" downplay the innovation process and attribute the credit to local raw materials, which is humble and thoughtful.
Zhao Changhe nodded with satisfaction and asked with concern, "Have you used up all the materials now? What are your plans for the future? I think the customers are still not satisfied."
He was satisfied with his goddaughter's wit and adaptability, as well as her low-key and sensible nature, and he didn't mind giving Songtaogou another push at this time.
Especially Songtaogou is such an excellent enterprise.
Shen Lingning immediately seized the opportunity and reported truthfully: "Leader, the materials are indeed used up. The orders from this Canton Fair far exceeded our expectations, especially after the concept of 'milk tea' was proposed, many merchants are interested.
But we are currently facing several difficulties: first, tea production is limited, second, milk powder supply is a problem, and third, production capacity may not be able to keep up for the time being."
She didn't say "please ask the leader for help", but every sentence pointed out the difficulties.
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