This fragrance isn't something you have to consciously inhale to smell; it just naturally wafts into your nose.
It's the original aroma of the food, something that inferior artificial flavorings can't match.
After paying, Yang Hongwen grabbed his lunchbox and rushed to the company, knowing that if he ate even a second later, his stomach and mouth would protest.
"Brother Yang, why are you in such a hurry?"
The colleagues who followed behind looked at Yang Hongwen with surprise as he strode away.
"I'm anxious too. Can you smell it? It seems like there are other dishes today. I can smell something else, it smells amazing," another colleague said.
Upon hearing this, the group quickly walked over.
Seeing the sign on the car, he exclaimed with delight, "Wow, we added three dishes today! They're all ten yuan each!"
"Minced meat and eggplant, braised prawns, braised pork ribs, oh my god, which one should I eat? I want to eat them all."
"I can't take it anymore, I'm starving! Boss, give me a plate of braised pork ribs first, I'll just sit here and eat."
Although it's a bit hot outside, there's a tree here that can block out some of the sun.
A few more people arrived one after another, and Shi Yi saw many familiar faces.
For example, Qin Zhipeng.
"I'd also like a serving of braised pork ribs, I'll eat here." Qin Zhipeng said eagerly as soon as he saw the menu.
I'm not hungry today, I'm just craving something!
There's no need to look for bags to pack food here. Shi Yi simply picked up the boxed lunch and disposable chopsticks for him, saying, "Help yourself with the water."
There are quite a few people buying boxed lunches right now, and some want to pack them up, so she's a little overwhelmed.
"Okay, okay." Qin Zhipeng didn't mind, grabbed a bottle of water, and stood to the side to open his lunchbox.
There were no seats left, and he wanted to eat right away, so he had to stand.
As soon as Qin Zhipeng lifted the lid of the lunchbox, the smell wafted out with a "bang".
First comes the sweet aroma of rich, dark soy sauce, mixed with the mellowness of soy sauce. Then the aroma of meat follows, the kind of rich flavor from stewed ribs until tender and fatty, with a hint of star anise and cinnamon. It's not overpowering, but rather blends with the aroma of meat, wafting into your nose. It's steaming hot, and just smelling it makes your mouth water.
Just from the aroma, you can tell it's been stewed long enough; the meat must be incredibly tender, and the juices have seeped right into the bones.
He carefully picked up a piece with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth; the meat fell off the rib with a gentle touch.
The first bite is bursting with the aroma of soy sauce, with a hint of sweetness, followed by the freshness of the meat itself. It's not greasy at all; the lean meat is stewed until tender and melts in your mouth after a couple of chews. Even the tendons are chewy and separate from the bone as you savor them.
Finally, he licked the bones clean, finding the broth with its aroma the most delicious part. He even wanted to lick the sauce off his fingers.
As I ate, my eyes lit up more and more; every bite was a surprise.
There's not a single decent restaurant around here.
And it's only ten yuan, it's incredibly good value for money!
Qin Zhipeng immediately decided to buy two more portions to eat at home that night. Since there was a refrigerator at the company, he could take them home after get off work.
"Boss, I'll pack two portions—" He turned his head and had only said half a sentence when he saw a large group of people who had somehow appeared in front of the stall, all vying to buy boxed lunches.
Alarm bells rang in my mind, and I quickly went to queue up.
What's going on? Why are there so many people all of a sudden?
Oh no, does he still have any left?
Qin Zhipeng was anxious. He wished he had bought it earlier; he wouldn't be so worried now.
Shi Yi, on the other end, was also a little surprised. So many people had come today, both familiar and unfamiliar faces. (This chapter has been read. Please click to continue reading the next chapter!)
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