Chapter 242 Strawberry Mochi Milk
With everything ready, Su Yingxue began assembling the first drink.
She first spread a thick layer of strawberry jam at the bottom of the cup, then gently spread it with a spoon to coat the inside of the cup evenly. Next, she added a large spoonful of diced strawberries, followed by a few bouncy mochi balls.
Then, slowly pour the warm milk into the cup. When the milk meets the strawberry jam, it instantly spreads into a beautiful pinkish-purple color.
Finally, she sprinkled some diced strawberries on top and even added a whole strawberry as a decoration.
A cup of strawberry mochi milk is ready. The pinkish-purple liquid sways gently in the cup, with strawberry pieces peeking out from within, and mochi balls sinking to the bottom, emitting an enticing aroma.
Xu Qingqing picked up a glass first and carefully took a sip.
The warm milk blends with the sweetness of strawberries, and the mochi balls are chewy and bouncy in your mouth, bringing a sense of happiness with every bite.
She couldn't help but exclaim, "Sister Su, this is so delicious! Tourists will definitely love this flavor!"
Su Yingxue also picked up a cup, tasted it, and nodded.
The richness of milk, the freshness of strawberries, and the softness of mochi blend perfectly. Holding a warm cup in your hands can both warm your hands and satisfy your cravings, making it a perfect choice for tourists climbing the ladder.
At this moment, Wu Yong, along with several workers, brought up all the tools and seasonings for making drinks.
He saw the strawberry mochi milk on the table, his eyes lit up, and he quickly picked up a cup to try it.
"Delicious! Absolutely delicious!" He gave a thumbs up. "With this taste alone, our Yunhai Xiaoyao Shop is sure to be a hit!"
Old Wang also came over and took a bite, nodding repeatedly: "That's right, that's right, the taste is amazing! I'll go and talk to the owner of the strawberry greenhouse and ask him to deliver fresh strawberries every day."
The group looked at the strawberry mochi milk on the table, then gazed at the surging sea of clouds in the distance, their faces beaming with anticipation.
They could almost see tourists holding strawberry mochi milk, enjoying the scenery and sipping it on the sky ladder, their laughter filling the mountains.
Yunhai Xiaoyao Shop officially opened, and Su Yingxue and Xu Qingqing went up the mountain before dawn to get busy. Fresh strawberries were cut and made into sauce on the spot, mochi was rubbed into round and bouncy pieces, pots of warm milk were kept warm, cups and dishes were neatly arranged, and ingredients were plentiful, all waiting for players who wanted to challenge the Heavenly Ladder. This Heavenly Ladder was originally a popular outdoor challenge project in Wushan. The iron chain and stone steps were built along the mountain, steep and dangerous. Those who came were all looking for an extreme experience. Everyone walked quickly and looked focused. When they passed the log cabins on the mountainside platform, most of them would pause for a moment and look at the sign "Yunhai Xiaoyao Shop" with a lot of doubt.
Someone stopped and muttered, "Yunhai Xiaoyao Shop? Sounds elegant. Is this place for challenging the Heavenly Ladder a place that sells supplies and tobacco?"
Many male players who had teamed up for the challenge originally wanted to find a platform to rest and have a smoke. They pushed open the door and came in, only to find Su Yingxue adjusting her drinks with her head down. The pinkish-purple strawberry mochi milk shimmered softly in the cup.
She was also tidying up the cups from time to time. This girl was refreshing and efficient. It was not a tobacco and water supply station, but a fine beverage shop.
He immediately lost interest, glanced at the trail awkwardly, and turned back to the challenge path, focusing solely on reaching the summit.
Many girls also formed teams to take on the challenge, but by the time they reached the halfway platform, they were already exhausted.
He leaned on the iron chain, panting heavily. Sweat streamed down his face. A gust of wind blew, and the sweet scent of strawberries wafting from the shop wafted to his nose. His gaze fell on the shop door, his eyes filled with curiosity.
But thinking that this was the only supply point in the middle of the ladder challenge, and that it was such a novel and unique little shop, they were sure that the prices would be exorbitant. Even though their mouths were tingling with hunger, they could only hold onto the iron lock and watch from afar. No one dared to go up and ask for a price or order.
The morning passed, and the prepared ingredients were barely touched. The warm milk was heated and cooled repeatedly, and the freshly shaped, bouncy mochi gradually lost its optimal texture.
Su Yingxue looked at the empty shop. She video-called Xu Qingqing, who was still incredibly busy. The two exchanged a glance, a hint of helplessness in their eyes.
Old Wang, who was watching the flow of customers from the side, was getting anxious. He grabbed Wu Yong's arm and said urgently, "This won't do! They only dare to look but not try anything. We need to give out coupons! Getting people over here is the right thing to do!"
Wu Yong was looking at the challengers coming and going on the trail with a headache when he heard this and immediately slapped his thigh: "Okay! I'll do as you say, issue the coupons right away!"
The two turned to Su Yingxue to discuss pricing. Su Yingxue tapped the table lightly with her fingertips, quickly calculating the cost of strawberries, fresh milk, and glutinous rice flour in her mind. She smiled and agreed, "Let's set it at 9.9 per cup. We're not looking for profit yet; building up popularity is the most important thing."
"Right, we should let Qingqing help out first."
This was exactly what the two of them wanted to hear, and they immediately divided up the tasks and got to work. Old Wang shouted loudly at the challengers who were resting on the trail.
Wu Yong simply rolled up his sleeves, took the printed coupons, and headed straight to the platform's rest area, handing them out to the players one by one.
Su Yingxue and Xu Qingqing set up a small table in front of the shop, filled with a row of small cups for tasting.
The steaming aroma of strawberry mochi wafted far and wide, immediately stopping many challengers who were taking a break.
"Tired of the challenge? Come and have a hot drink, free samples available!"
Xu Qingqing handed over the tasting cup, and the girl, who had just stopped to rest, took it and took a sip. Her eyes lit up instantly—the warm milk was coated with the sweetness of strawberries, and the chewy mochi swirled on her tongue. All her fatigue was relieved by this sweet and warm taste.
"This is so delicious! It's even better than the drinks sold in beverage shops outside. Oh my god!"
"I actually got to drink strawberry mochi milk during an outdoor challenge! Amazing!"
The woman was incredulous. She quickly took out her phone and took a few more pictures. When she saw the price of 9.9 yuan on the coupon in her hand, which was much cheaper than she had expected, her previous concerns instantly vanished.
"Only 9.9 yuan! Give me a cup!"
"I'll have two drinks, one for myself and one for my teammate, just in time to replenish our energy!"
"This tastes absolutely amazing, I have to take a cup with me to drink on the go!"
The challengers, who had been hesitant and observing, were instantly swayed and lined up around the shop.
Su Yingxue was busy quickly filling cups, spreading sauce, and adding mochi, while Xu Qingqing efficiently collected money and handed out drinks. The crisp sound of cups colliding mingled with the laughter of the players, creating a lively atmosphere on the hillside challenge platform.
Seeing the lively scene, Old Wang finally breathed a sigh of relief, smiled, and patted Wu Yong on the shoulder: "See, this method really works!"
Wu Yong smiled and nodded, handing out coupons to the challengers who had just arrived at the platform.
On the distant Heavenly Ladder, challengers continued their journey, while the Cloud Sea Leisure Shop halfway up the mountain, with its sweet aroma, became the most heartwarming supply station for all the challengers, bringing a lively atmosphere to the area.
However, good things often come with difficulties, and new problems have begun.
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