Chapter 152 Blue Bay Villa
As soon as Su Yingxue pushed open the door of the small villa, a strong, spicy, and fresh aroma seemed to have grown legs and instantly filled the entire house.
Wang Zhiqiang was hunched over the table doing accounts when he suddenly sniffed, slammed his pen down on the paper, and, without looking up, followed the smell and leaned closer: "What is this stuff that smells so good?"
Xiao Wang and Xiao Sui immediately dropped what they were doing and rushed to the table, their eyes fixed on the bowl of glistening, spicy squid—the squid tentacles were curled up and coated in red oil, with sesame seeds and chili powder sprinkled on top gleaming enticingly.
The broth was still bubbling slightly, and the fresh and spicy aroma filled the nostrils, making one's saliva production almost uncontrollably.
"My God, Sister Su, your cooking is amazing!" Xiao Sui reached out to grab a piece, but Wang Zhiqiang slapped his hand away. He couldn't help but swallow, then picked up his chopsticks and took a big bite. The squid's chewy texture, combined with a powerful spicy flavor, exploded on his tongue, so delicious it made his eyes squint.
"Great! It's even better than the restaurant at the alley entrance!" Xiao Wang was also eating with his mouth full of oil, his cheeks bulging. But as he chewed, he suddenly let out a long sigh, and his chopsticks slowed down.
"What's wrong?" Wang Zhiqiang asked vaguely.
Xiao Wang swallowed the squid in his mouth, his smile fading slightly: "I have to deliver goods to Blue Bay Villa tomorrow. They're very strict there, and I won't be able to get any boxed lunches. It'll be hard to find your cooking again in the future."
Her tone was full of regret, and her eyes lingered on the bowl of squid with lingering affection.
Upon hearing this, Su Yingxue put down her bowl and smiled, "What's so difficult about that? I'm in the food business anyway. If you want to eat, I can deliver it to your door. It just means you'll have to pay extra for delivery and fresh ingredients."
Wang Zhiqiang paused in his act of picking up food, his brows furrowing slightly, still hesitant about whether it was necessary to go through all that trouble.
Xiao Sui's eyes lit up and he quickly chimed in, "Brother Qiang, this is a great deal! The boss at Blue Bay Villa is known for his love of good food. If Sister Su's cooking skills can win him over, it will be easier for us to do things there in the future, and we might even get a bigger share of the money!"
These words struck a chord with Wang Zhiqiang. He pondered for a few seconds, then slowly nodded and gave the detailed address of Blue Bay Villa. He then specifically instructed, "When the time comes, just wait outside the villa. Don't go in. There are many rules over there."
Su Yingxue readily agreed, already having a new idea in mind.
That night, Su Yingxue's small kitchen was brightly lit. She was kneading dough and skewering it, while the charcoal fire burned brightly.
Grilled gluten sizzles on the rack, releasing oil, and smells amazing after being brushed with a secret sauce;
The grilled sausage is grilled until the outer skin is crispy and juicy when you bite into it.
There's also marinated pork tenderloin, grilled over charcoal until golden brown on both sides, sprinkled with cumin and chili powder, its aroma wafting far and wide.
She quickly prepared two large boxes full of fresh grilled skewers, planning to set up a temporary stall outside the villa when she delivers them tomorrow, so as to share this delicious treat with more people.
As dawn broke, Su Yingxue rode her modified tricycle, carrying two large boxes of steaming hot kebabs and well-insulated spicy squid, toward Blue Bay Villa.
The morning mist had not yet dissipated, and the tree-lined path surrounding the villa was quiet, with only the occasional patrol car reminding people of the special nature of this place.
Following Wang Zhiqiang's instructions, she stopped under the shade of a tree a hundred meters away from the gate. As soon as she set up the makeshift grill, the warmth of the charcoal fire mixed with the aroma of meat spread out.
Not long after, several bodyguards dressed in black suits and wearing headsets came out of the villa, their eyes scanning the surroundings warily.
One of them caught a whiff of the fragrance, paused, and couldn't help but glance in Su Yingxue's direction.
Knowing what was going on, Su Yingxue picked up a skewer of grilled pork tenderloin that was glistening with oil, smiled and waved it up: "Freshly grilled skewers, they smell delicious, would you like to try some?"
The bodyguards exchanged glances, but none of them moved—they were bound by rules and dared not leave their posts.
But the aroma was so enticing that it kept wafting into people's noses on the wind, and some people secretly swallowed.
Just then, a black sedan slowly drove out of the gate. The window rolled down, revealing a refined yet dignified face—it was Lu Zhenting, the owner of Blue Bay Villa.
"What smells so good?" Lu Zhenting's voice was deep, tinged with curiosity.
The bodyguard who had hesitated earlier quickly stepped forward and replied, "Mr. Lu, he's a street vendor selling barbecue skewers."
Lu Zhenting's gaze fell on Su Yingxue's stall, noticing the golden and crispy grilled gluten and the spicy squid glistening with red oil. His eyebrows twitched: "Oh? There are still people who dare to set up a stall around here these days? Go get two skewers for me to try."
The bodyguard didn't dare to delay. He quickly walked to the stall, picked out two skewers of the best-looking pork tenderloin and a skewer of spicy squid, paid, and handed them over.
Lu Zhenting took the skewers, blew on them to cool them down, and took a small bite of the tenderloin. The meat was tender and juicy, and the aroma of cumin and chili powder was just right. It didn't mask the freshness of the meat itself, but rather complemented it perfectly.
His eyes lit up, and he took another bite of the spicy squid. The chewy texture combined with the domineering spiciness instantly awakened his taste buds.
"It tastes good." Lu Zhenting rarely praised it, and then asked his bodyguard to buy a few more skewers, "Let the people in the kitchen try it too, and see if they can learn a skill."
Su Yingxue overheard this and seized the opportunity, saying with a smile, "If Mr. Lu likes it, I can deliver here regularly. Besides kebabs, I can also make spicy squid, spicy crayfish, and other similar dishes. I guarantee they'll be freshly made, and the flavor can be adjusted to your liking."
Lu Zhenting raised an eyebrow and looked at Su Yingxue: "You know how to do business." He pondered for a moment and said to his assistant: "Leave your contact information. From now on, deliver three times a week, directly to the kitchen."
The assistant immediately stepped forward to write down Su Yingxue's phone number and inquired about the prices and available dishes. Su Yingxue was overjoyed, knowing that the deal was done.
Once Lu Zhenting's car drove away, the bodyguards, who had been looking serious just moments before, relaxed and crowded around to buy skewers. "Boss, give me two skewers of gluten!" "I want ham sausage and pork tenderloin!" Before long, a small queue had formed in front of the stall.
Just as they were busy at work, Wang Zhiqiang arrived with Xiao Wang and Xiao Sui. Seeing the lively scene, all three were stunned. Xiao Sui leaned close to Wang Zhiqiang and whispered, "Brother Qiang, Sister Su is really doing well! Mr. Lu loves her cooking!"
Wang Zhiqiang nodded, a satisfied smile on his face. Su Yingxue glanced at them, smiled, and waved the skewers in her hand: "When I'm done, I'll save the best for you. This order today deserves a proper thank you for the referral!"
A few days later, Su Yingxue managed to find out the details about these people by getting information out of them.
The owner of this villa is the superior of Wang Zhiqiang and his group.
Lu Zhenting is a well-known big boss in Hecheng. I never expected he'd be connected to Wang Zhiqiang and his group.
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