Chapter 39 Pickled Mustard Greens
Tang Yiyi ate the lotus root. At this time of year, the lotus root was really fresh and tender. When stewed into soup, it was soft and glutinous. When you took a bite, you could see the sticky and stringy strands, but it was still crisp.
Xiaoyu had a great appetite, and her fair face was full of smiles.
Oh my, the meat on the ribs is so tender, it's easy to chew and the meat falls off the bone, and it has an indescribable aroma of soup.
After the meal, Tang Yiyi couldn't stay idle, so she cleaned up the dishes.
Around 2 PM, with no customers, Tang Yiyi left the restaurant in Song Manzhao's care and took Xiaoyu shopping.
Now that autumn is here and the weather is getting cooler, it's no longer appropriate to wear summer short sleeves and shorts.
Tang Yiyi went to check and found that Xiaoyu didn't have many clothes for autumn and winter, and some of them didn't fit. So she brought Xiaoyu shopping.
I took the bus, rode for two stops, and walked for a few minutes until I came to a large shopping mall.
Tang Yiyi and her companion passed by a supermarket, and she decided to go in first to buy some daily necessities, such as toothpaste, toothbrush, dish soap, and so on.
Because she was an orphan in her previous life and was later adopted by kind parents, Tang Yiyi knows how to take care of herself.
She didn't forget to ask Xiaoyu, "Xiaoyu, what do you want to buy?"
When shopping at the supermarket, we can't just focus on her alone; Xiaoyu is thoughtful and sensitive, so we need to take care of her as well.
Xiaoyu didn't say anything was fine; instead, she carefully selected the children's toothpaste she wanted and put it in her shopping cart.
After buying their daily necessities, the two went straight to the clothing section upstairs.
The children's clothing store had a lot of pretty and cute clothes, which instantly caught Tang Yiyi's eye.
She had no experience buying clothes for children and was somewhat at a loss.
I searched online and pretended to be seriously looking at clothes.
When they see something they like and that fits, they look in the mirror and hold it up in front of Xiaoyu.
The sales assistant seemed to sense her unease and came over with a smile, asking, "Madam, is there anything you need?"
"Yes, yes, I don't know how to choose clothes for children..." Tang Yiyi seemed to have seen a savior.
With the help of the sales assistant, Tang Yiyi bought three sets of long-sleeved shirts and pants, several pairs of socks, and two pairs of shoes.
Xiaoyu's shoes had holes in them, and even though he didn't tell her, she still noticed.
As soon as they stepped out of the children's clothing store, Xiaoyu said, sounding somewhat apologetic, "Sister, I haven't bought any clothes yet."
Tang Yiyi was about to say no, but then she choked on her words.
Although working in a restaurant, it's fine to dress neatly and cleanly, the original owner was just a girl in her early twenties who also cared about her appearance and had her own little thoughts.
Besides, who wouldn't want others to see their beautiful side!
"My sister is going to buy clothes too."
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Overall, the shopping experience was pleasant. Xiaoyu didn't cry or fuss and even helped carry the things.
The two bought a lot of things and left the mall with bags and packages, only to bump into Wang Juan and Liu Xiaobao.
"What a coincidence, boss," Wang Juan said after a moment of surprise.
"Did you bring your younger brother shopping?"
Tang Yiyi smiled and nodded in response.
After chatting for a few minutes and saying goodbye to Wang Juan and her son, Tang Yiyi and the others returned to the restaurant.
Seeing all those big bags, Song Man joked, "Xiao Yu, can you carry them? Do you need Sister Xiao Man to help you?"
To everyone's surprise, Xiaoyu acted like a little man, resolutely declaring, "I can do it!"
As soon as Tang Yiyi entered the restaurant, someone secretly glanced in their direction.
There are several restaurants near the school gate. One of them, called "Duozi Duowei," was a thriving business before Tang Yiyi started running the restaurant. It was the most popular restaurant on the street.
This person, Hua Cheng, the owner of "Duo Zi Duo Wei", decided to find out why Tang Family Restaurant was doing so well. Last semester, it almost went bankrupt due to poor business, but such a big change has occurred in just half a year.
His restaurant mainly sells boxed lunches, while the restaurant only sells a few home-style dishes. I don't believe it can't surpass the restaurant!
Just you wait!
Xingguang Elementary School is currently expanding its teaching building, so it has hired a construction team to carry out the work.
Students have classes on weekdays, and to avoid disturbing them with the noise of the machines, the construction team mainly works on weekends.
Under the scorching sun, the workers were drenched in sweat, but when it came to money for food, they became motivated.
The tea eggs from this morning still haunt Zhao Nan's dreams.
"Zhao Nan, you have a girlfriend?" A coworker next to Zhao Nan teased, seeing Zhao Nan's smug expression.
"No," Zhao Nan denied. "It's just that the tea eggs I ate this morning were too delicious. The braising sauce was so fragrant, the egg white was smooth and delicate, and the yolk was creamy and delicious. They were really fragrant!"
"Stop talking, stop talking," his coworker laughed and shook his head, telling him to move away. "You're making my mouth water. Is it really that delicious?"
Seeing that his coworker didn't believe him, Zhao Nan felt quite aggrieved. His coworker looked almost the same as when he first entered the restaurant. It was just a tea egg; how delicious could it be?
But after tasting it, you'll be amazed; it's an absolute delight for the taste buds!
Zhao Nan could only say, "We can go to a restaurant together another day and see if I'm lying."
The coworker thought for a moment and said, "Another day? How about today? Let's all go to a restaurant for a meal together."
They remembered that the restaurant was small, with only five or six tables inside, barely enough for all of them to sit down.
Zhao Nan nodded hesitantly.
Tang Yiyi commissioned a custom-made signboard for her storefront; it was brand new and eye-catching.
The shopkeeper sent a technician who stood on a ladder, used tools to remove the old signboard, and then installed a new signboard with the shop name on it.
Tang Yiyi watched from below to make sure the installer wasn't crooked, and helped him down the ladder.
"Yes, that's good."
She deliberately took several steps back, and the new signboard was indeed eye-catching, easily noticed by passersby within a hundred meters.
Song Man walked over, glanced at it, and nodded vigorously in satisfaction.
After the chef left, Tang Yiyi went into the restaurant, and her phone rang at that moment.
"Hello, why hasn't my lotus root and pork rib soup arrived yet?"
Tang Yiyi asked, "When did you order it?"
"One hour ago."
After checking, Tang Yiyi contacted the delivery driver and told the customer, "The food was delivered 20 minutes ago."
Teacher Chu's heart was breaking. "Waaah, I've looked at the door so many times, but I can't find my takeout. Could someone have stolen it?"
I finally managed to order takeout, but it got stolen! How awful! I should have just eaten at a restaurant.
Tang Yiyi said in a consultative tone, "Can I make another one for you and send it over?"
"Yes, yes."
There have been cases where takeout meals have been stolen or lost. Tang Yiyi usually makes another one and delivers it, but if it's too far away or the customer can't wait, she asks the customer for a refund.
There was still a little bit of lotus root and pork rib soup left in the pressure cooker. I turned on the heat to boil the soup, then put it in a container.
To express her apology, Tang Yiyi prepared another side dish and gave it to the guest.
The customer's address was near the entrance of Xingguang Primary School, so she delivered the food directly to the customer.
Teacher Chu waited and waited, and when Tang Yiyi came to deliver the takeout, she asked, "Is this the lotus root and pork rib soup I ordered?"
"Yes, I'm so sorry, I made a new one. The side dishes inside were complimentary."
Upon hearing that some "side dishes" were being delivered, Teacher Chu quickly said, "It's nothing, thank you for coming all the way."
My bad mood vanished instantly; the small restaurant was truly authentic.
It was hot and I didn't have much of an appetite, but when I got to the dorm and turned on the air conditioning, it was much cooler.
I didn't eat much for lunch, so Teacher Chu ordered takeout. It's so nice not to have classes.
She chose a palace drama that she had watched seven or eight times, which she used as her electronic snack while eating.
Teacher Chu opened the lunchbox, and the rich aroma of soup wafted out, making one's mouth water.
The food was still warm, and the lotus root and pork rib soup looked good.
She had made it at home before, but it never looked this good. The lotus root soup with pork ribs was incredibly delicious.
Teacher Chu ate it while it was hot; the lotus root was crisp, soft, and powdery, and every bite was satisfying.
tasty!
Get a piece of spare rib too, just dig in with your hands, the meat is tender and juicy.
However, the only drawback was that Teacher Chu, who has a strong preference for spicy food, felt it wasn't appetizing enough. The soup was clear but rich, with a strong bone flavor.
The pickled mustard greens in the plastic bowl were a deep green, emitting a strong, tangy aroma.
It has some chili peppers in it, and it smells sour and spicy, so it should be quite appetizing.
Teacher Chu scooped up a spoonful of pickled mustard greens and put it in her mouth.
Wow, the pickled mustard greens are sour and delicious, and also very crunchy and appetizing. The sour and spicy flavors blend together so well that you can't stop eating them.
Teacher Chu opened her eyes wide, then quickly scooped up a spoonful of rice and put it in her mouth.
The rice grains are plump and full, and the pickled mustard greens are tangy and refreshing; together, they are simply perfect.
Somewhat speechless, Teacher Chu ate the entire box of food, yet still felt a little unsatisfied.
This little bowl of pickled mustard greens is really delicious. It's crisp, refreshing, and has a tangy and spicy flavor, unlike the bland ones she's had before.
Then, Teacher Chu took out her phone, gave the takeout a five-star review, and added a long text, especially praising the pickled mustard greens as so delicious that she was stuffed.
At five o'clock in the afternoon, Zhao Nan and his coworkers came to eat.
One of the workers said, "Zhao Nan, is this really the place you're talking about?"
He pointed to the signboard of Tang Family Restaurant, looking somewhat puzzled.
It looks really new. Has the store changed its decor? Zhao Nan noticed, but he wasn't sure either.
Upon entering, only two women were busy in the shop.
The walls were still cement, not painted white.
Zhao Nan nodded: "This is definitely the place."
There weren't many dishes listed on the blackboard, but the main thing was that they were quite inexpensive.
One of the coworkers, whose family is from the north, muttered, "I thought only my hometown had dishes like this. I didn't expect there to be such affordable restaurants in big cities."
The prices are very reasonable for customers, but some workers said, "Is this enough for us to eat?!"
At this point, Zhao Nan explained, "Slow and steady wins the race; this chef's skills are truly remarkable."
Because of Zhao Nan's words, the others didn't turn around and leave.
At the front desk, Song Man greeted everyone, "What would you like to eat?"
"Three servings of lotus root and pork rib soup, two servings of spicy diced chicken, two servings of stir-fried greens, and three dishes of stir-fried pork with chili peppers."
There were more than 20 of them, and the dishes they ordered were barely enough to eat.
"OK."
Song Man calculated the amount on the computer, then printed out the receipt. After the customer scanned the code to pay, she handed it to the customer.
Then she said towards the kitchen, "Sister Yi, three servings of lotus root and pork rib soup..."
"Okay, got it."
Tang Yiyi has a good memory; she stir-fried the meat first, then heated up the lotus root and pork rib soup, and stir-fried the vegetables later.
While his coworkers were playing on their phones, either watching videos or making phone calls, Zhao Nan sat there drinking water.
Soon, the dishes were served, steaming hot and fragrant.
Everyone: This restaurant serves food quite quickly.
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