"Actually, candied hawthorns made with young ginger and fresh garlic taste pretty good. Would you like to try them?"
Lin Zhou has always been very confident in his work.
The ratio of each ingredient to the syrup is perfect, without masking the original flavor of the ingredients, while also giving it the texture of candied hawthorn. Whether it's bitter, sour, or spicy, it all goes perfectly with the sweetness of the sugar coating.
With so many flavors, there's bound to be one you'll truly love.
"Really?" Cheng Guangpeng didn't believe it and decided to let his brother test the waters first.
As the two were talking, Cheng Guangpeng's friends came over.
The students hadn't finished school yet, so there weren't many people at Lin Zhou's stall.
A few parents came to buy candied hawthorns.
The two friends were very excited when they arrived and saw so many novel candied hawthorns.
The way they looked at Lin Zhou was full of admiration. This boss has ideas. Look at these candied hawthorns that I've never seen before. They're really tempting!
"You've even started eating!"
When his friend saw Cheng Guangpeng eating candied hawthorns, he looked at him with disapproval.
"Is this the candied hawthorn you ate even after being caught climbing over the fence by the traffic police? It's certainly something special."
"Boss, do you have any recommendations?"
Lin Zhou smiled and said, "Of course, I have recommendations."
Your brothers specially tailored this for you.
"Durian candied hawthorn is delicious. The best Musang King durian has a soft and sweet taste with a hint of fruity wood fragrance. It's like eating a thick layer of cream with a crunchy sugar coating. You can eat one without making a sound."
"There's also candied bitter melon. The bitter melons are freshly picked every day, very tender. After blanching, some of the bitterness is removed, but the bright green color is retained. Then, they are coated with sugar, which covers most of the bitterness. It's sweet at first taste with a slightly bitter aftertaste, which is exceptionally wonderful."
"The newly launched ginger-flavored candied hawthorn is coated with sugar, just like candied ginger. When you eat it, you can taste the fragrance of ginger, a little bit of spiciness, but the sweetness is prominent. It's very delicious."
"Candied hawthorn made with fresh garlic is not as spicy as garlic used in cooking. It is delicious when grilled or eaten raw, let alone when made into candied hawthorn. It is definitely a delicious taste you have never tasted before."
"Candied hawthorn with chili peppers is also a rare delicacy. Many people love to eat raw chili peppers, whether with grilled meat, salad, or even as a fruit for weight loss. But it's different when made into candied hawthorn. It has a crisp texture with a thicker consistency, and the spiciness and sweetness blend together perfectly when you chew it..."
"Boss, stop talking, just give us one of each."
Lin Zhou's words had made his two friends so hungry that they couldn't help but swallow hard as they looked at the candied hawthorns in the glass cabinet.
Cheng Guangpeng stood behind and looked at Lin Zhou with shock in his eyes.
It's a waste of talent that someone with such eloquence isn't a salesperson.
If he didn't know what it tasted like, he would have actually believed it by now.
Seeing the expectant looks on his two friends' faces, Cheng Guangpeng could imagine their expressions in a moment, so he took out his phone and started recording in advance.
"Boss, your candied hawthorns are so beautiful. I've never seen anything so exquisite before."
Each skewer of candied hawthorn is perfectly coated with sugar, which perfectly covers the fruit while preserving its original shape, as if the fruit has been coated with a thin layer of sugar.
Moreover, the transparent sugar coating allows you to clearly see the ingredients inside the candied hawthorn. There are no bumps or dents, and the fruit is not a defective or misshapen one. They are all very beautiful and fresh, and visibly delicious.
Holding them in your hands, you can hear a loud thud when you tap the two strings of candied hawthorns together.
Just thinking about the taste of candied hawthorn makes my mouth water even before I taste it.
Lin Zhou smiled and handed them the candied hawthorns he had packed, saying, "They look good and taste even better, have a try."
"Okay~"
The two friends didn't stand on ceremony and started eating a string of candied hawthorns.
After listening to the owner's description, I'm incredibly curious about the taste.
When Cheng Guangpeng saw them start eating, he was so excited that he tried not to laugh, and his hand holding the phone was trembling slightly.
The next second, the tall friend was eating durian candied hawthorn. After biting into the crispy sugar coating, the durian flesh inside was dense, soft, and sweet—very fragrant! The icy-cool texture was like eating ice cream, and with the sugar coating inside, it was like chewing hard candy. All of these combined to create the taste of durian candied hawthorn, which was surprisingly delicious.
"tasty!"
A skewer of durian candied hawthorn is only enough for one bite. After finishing it in one bite, the tall boy's eyes lit up, and he looked like he wanted to eat more.
"Boss, give me two more skewers of durian candied hawthorn."
The slightly thinner boy was eating a bitter melon candied hawthorn. His face turned green after taking a bite, but he still didn't spit out the bitter melon candied hawthorn in front of the shop owner.
I didn't even dare to chew it properly, and swallowed it in a few bites.
But the lingering bitterness in his mouth made him gag.
He wouldn't eat bitter melon just because he heard its name, so he really didn't know it was so bitter.
My first attempt was so unforgettable.
"Try the candied hawthorn with garlic. I remember you love to grill garlic when you have barbecue, so you'll definitely love this too."
The slightly thinner boy, with a bitter face, wanted to curse at Cheng Guangpeng's happy expression.
You beast!
......
At the same time, during lunch break, someone timidly asked in the group chat formed by the steamed bun enthusiasts: Has everyone gone to buy the candied hawthorns sold by the boss?
The "Looking for the Steamed Bun Boss Group" was officially renamed "Steamed Bun Boss Customer Group" yesterday.
The steamed bun stall owner has been found, but no one is happy.
They're so keen on finding the boss because they want to eat steamed buns.
But the boss went and started selling candied hawthorns!
This completely baffled a group of loyal fans of Baozi.
What's even more painful is that when everyone asked the owner, they found out that setting up a stall was just a hobby for him, and he didn't actually do business regularly.
Such excellent skills, yet it's just a hobby. How are people who run legitimate businesses supposed to survive?
Compared to when they hadn't found Lin Zhou, everyone still held onto hope.
I was thinking that as long as I found a steamed bun stall, I could eat delicious steamed buns.
But now that hope is gone.
Everyone has come to realize that the boss is unlikely to sell steamed buns unless he suddenly gets interested one day.
Otherwise, they might never be able to eat it again.
For a time, the diners were all dejected.
The group chat, which is usually bustling with activity, is eerily quiet today.
It wasn't until noon that someone sent a message.
A customer who bought candied hawthorns yesterday saw this and immediately replied: "I bought some yesterday. The owner not only makes delicious steamed buns, but also delicious candied hawthorns. I bought a skewer, but it wasn't enough and it was gone in just a few bites. The business is very good. He sets up a stall at the school gate, and it's mostly elementary school students buying from him. There's a long queue."
"Even though we can't get steamed buns, the owner is still running his stall, so it's good that we can get candied hawthorns!"
Someone suddenly realized what was happening and exclaimed excitedly.
"That's true. If I can't have steamed buns, candied hawthorns will do too. I love them both."
"The owner is a great cook, and his candied hawthorns are incredibly delicious. I recommend everyone to try them."
"......"
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