Chapter 60 Beef Offal Stew
Just then, a beef offal stew was ready. Tang Yiyi lifted the lid of the casserole and saw that the steaming hot air, along with the rich aroma of meat, wafted out. She could vaguely see the beef offal and tripe inside.
Tang Yiyi took a bite after getting a clean pair of chopsticks and a bowl. After being stewed for a long time, the beef offal and brisket inside had become flavorful, a taste that most people could accept.
I'm reminded of that blogger He An mentioned; I wonder if he's reliable or not.
Anyway, Tang Yiyi was busy in the kitchen and didn't pay much attention to what was happening in the front.
At the front desk, Song Man looked at the person in front of her, who was wearing a baseball cap and a mask, but whose eyes were unusually bright. "Hello, what would you like to eat? Our menu is on the blackboard."
They look unfamiliar; they're probably not regulars.
Fu Yu glanced behind him; the photographer following him was adjusting the angle with his phone.
Fu Yu's figure appears in the front-facing camera.
The comments section was flooded with messages.
[This shop... hmm, I think I've eaten here before, but the taste wasn't great. It's like the cheap, affordable steamed buns of the noodle world, with decent portions.]
It looks a bit small, only about the size of a palm. The environment for eating here doesn't seem very nice.
[Did the blogger accept an advertisement? This tiny shop looks so ordinary, it's not even worth the blogger coming here!]
...
Netizens started discussing it, and it was all about the restaurant.
Fu Yu, unaware of the comments on the screen, quickly glanced at the blackboard and then raised an eyebrow.
Wow, how many years has it been? Prices in the city are still like this? A vegetable dish costs less than ten yuan, and a typical rice bowl dish costs more than ten yuan.
The most expensive beef offal hot pot in the store is only 36 yuan.
Fu Yu looked at Song Man and said, "Hello, I'd like a beef offal hot pot to eat in the restaurant."
"Okay, please wait a moment." Song Man silently noted it down, printed out the order, and gave one to the customer.
"There are empty seats over there, you can sit down. When there are more customers, there may not be any seats left," Song Man gestured with her hand, and then announced the names of the dishes to the kitchen owner.
"Okay, I understand," Fu Yu nodded and walked towards the table.
The staff at the front desk of this small shop are very friendly, with clean smiles and bright, approachable eyes that make you want to get closer.
He sat down, and the photographer came over, pointing the camera at him.
Fu Yu pointed to the surroundings and the tables and chairs, and the photographer immediately understood what he meant.
Holding her phone, Fu Yu looked around to take pictures, and then introduced, "Thank you all for your support. The restaurant we're visiting today isn't big, but it's clean and hygienic. Look at the floor and the tabletops, they're really clean, better than most restaurants."
[At first glance, I, being a bit of a germaphobe, am speechless, except that the streamer used a strong filter.]
Am I the only one who's discovered this restaurant? It's affordable and reasonably priced, yet the home-style dishes are enough to fill you up.
[Where is the address? This is very important to me!]
Tang Yiyi was unaware of the situation outside. The beef offal stew was always served in the normal portion size. She didn't deliberately add more or reduce the portion size to save costs.
The stewed beef offal hot pot is ready when it's steaming hot and smells wonderful.
Tang Yiyi took a break and served the hot beef offal stew to the guests.
"Please enjoy your meal," she said to the guest.
The person wearing a mask and a baseball cap looked a bit strange, but Tang Yiyi quickly looked away and walked towards the kitchen.
Wow, what a gentle female voice! And the girl is really, really... beautiful!
[With this blogger's attire, doesn't anyone doubt his identity? He really looks just like an ordinary passerby.]
[I'm a big glutton, what delicious food is this?]
The color of this beef is so tempting! I want a bite!
Fu Yu didn't expect that the restaurant his friend mentioned was really good. The simple beef offal hot pot was delicious and visually appealing, and probably no one could resist it!
"Let the baby eat first," Fu Yu picked up a piece of beef offal and put it in his mouth. The carefully stewed beef offal was soft, chewy, and the soup was pure and rich.
Furthermore, the atmosphere is even better when several people sit together and eat amidst the steaming hot food.
Seeing how much Fu Yu enjoyed his meal, the number of comments on the screen increased significantly.
[Wow, I'm eating like crazy! I can't let my stomach suffer!]
[I take back what I said earlier, this hole-in-the-wall restaurant is practically my dream restaurant. It has a very home-style flavor, yet it's so irresistible.]
I think I found this restaurant on the map. Is it too late to go eat there?
Fu Yu was so engrossed in the food that he completely missed the photographer's glare.
After a minute or two, Fu Yu noticed the photographer kept winking at him and asked in a low voice, "What's wrong?"
The photographer pointed to the phone, and Fu Yu finally understood what was going on.
“We’re sure our fans have a lot of questions, so feel free to ask us.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the barrage of comments sped up even faster, and the number of viewers in the live stream skyrocketed.
[Host, could you ask if the restaurant offers delivery?]
Fu Yu was forced to stop, got up and went to find the owner to ask if the restaurant offered delivery service.
The owner nodded, "Yes, the restaurant offers delivery service. Just add me on WeChat to order. We're also on food delivery platforms, so you can order takeout there too."
[The host is so kind; they went to ask the restaurant owner about delivery for us.]
There don't seem to be many people working in the restaurant, but the owner is quite capable to run it so well.
Okay, thanks for the live stream, I'm going to order takeout now!
Back at the table, I noticed the photographer hadn't stopped eating, and there wasn't much left in the casserole of beef offal.
Fu Yu's eyes widened at the sight. He coughed several times, hoping the photographer would understand what he meant.
He hasn't eaten much yet, leave him some!
Who knew the photographer would eat even more voraciously? Fu Yu quickly sat down, picked up his chopsticks, and started eating. He couldn't fall behind!
As they raced against each other, the number of viewers in the live stream increased.
Is the streamer having an eating contest with someone? He's getting more and more engrossed in eating, it's making me hungry!
[Even through the screen, I feel a deep sense of powerlessness. I'm so hungry, I'm so hungry!]
I accidentally clicked into this live stream; I just like watching live streams while I'm eating.
As the number of viewers in the live stream surged and the number of comments increased, the live stream climbed to the top of the platform's hourly rankings.
"He Dong, come and look at this," his wife said, her expression suddenly turning serious as she scrolled through her phone.
"What's wrong?" He Dong asked curiously. It was peak dining time, how could she have time to play on her phone?
The shop name and Tang Yiyi that flashed by in the live stream, along with the interior decoration, clearly indicated that they were filming a small restaurant next door.
Moreover, more and more netizens are discussing small restaurants, and those who live nearby are even saying they'd like to come and eat there.
At this moment, the wife snorted coldly, "No wonder Tang Yiyi doesn't want to talk to us. She's so arrogant. She even hired a big streamer to film a live video for their store. With this kind of promotion, their business won't get any better!"
"Isn't this a good thing?" He Dong said without thinking. The better the small restaurant does, the better it can boost their dumpling shop's dismal business. It's a good thing.
"He Dong!" his wife almost roared, furious. "Have you lost your mind? We sell rice bowls, and so do other people. If their business is good, they're bound to try and steal our business!"
"Go to the restaurant next door and promote our place!"
Seeing that He Dong remained unmoved, his wife wanted nothing more than to point at his head and yell, "You're not going, huh? Then I'll go!"
Seeing his wife resolutely heading towards the restaurant, He Dong became anxious.
Oh no, my wife looks like she's up to no good...
First, he apologized to the customers in the store, saying they had something to do and would be back later, and then he rushed to catch up with his wife.
Fu Yu thought the beef offal stew was well-prepared. Beef offal and tripe are usually prone to having a gamey smell, but the ingredients here were fresh and delicious. In addition, the soup was very rich and flavorful, leaving a lingering aftertaste.
The beef offal is soft and tender when you bite into it, and the delicious broth explodes in your mouth instantly.
Netizens expressed their envy upon seeing how much the streamer enjoyed the food.
Just then, someone said, "Hey Lao He, I heard the dumpling shop next door also sells rice bowls, they're really good, have you tried them?"
A sharp, loud female voice suddenly rang out.
The next voice, a soft male voice, replied, "Uh... it's alright."
"Boss, why hasn't the food arrived yet? Are you neglecting us just because we're regular customers? And every time we come, the portions get smaller and smaller; we're never full!"
The wife deliberately spoke so loudly that it attracted the attention of many people.
Fu Yu didn't want to pay attention, but the voice was too sharp and piercing, and the person acted as if they didn't know anything.
What's going on? Are they talking about the restaurant? Is the little restaurant I just started following about to go out of business?
I don't know, keep reading.
He Dong was extremely embarrassed, his head bowed low, wishing he could disappear into the ground.
Just then, He An returned from delivering food and saw He Dong. He blurted out, "Uncle, what are you doing at the restaurant? And Auntie, what are you doing here?" Shouldn't this be the busiest time for the dumpling shop?
Upon hearing this, He Dong blushed deeply, his voice barely audible, "It's not..."
"Boss, why isn't the food here yet?" The wife got more and more excited as she talked.
He Dong had a terrible headache, so he grabbed his wife and said, "Come back to the dumpling shop with me. There must be a lot of customers there right now!"
He An scratched his head, completely bewildered.
Seeing this, Song Man looked on with a sneer. Uncle He An and Aunt He An came to cause trouble, and instead of ordering food, they mocked them for their slow service. Aren't they ashamed?
Viewers in the live stream were also slow to realize what was happening, and the barrage of comments kept increasing.
Okay, I just had a juicy tidbit of gossip!
[The restaurant must be doing too well; its competitors are jealous and are deliberately trying to smear it!]
I don't have time now, I'll have dinner at a restaurant tonight.
...
He An seemed to have figured something out. He suddenly noticed the guy wearing a baseball cap and was about to go over when he realized that the man next to him was filming, probably live-streaming.
Fu Yu was invited by a friend to visit the store and left satisfied.
Around one o'clock, Tang Yiyi finished preparing lunch and then remembered something, "He An, where's your friend? Has he arrived yet?"
"They've arrived, and they even filmed a live stream," He An paused for a moment, "Boss, take a look."
Tang Yiyi watched the video and saw that she was indeed in it. Many netizens were asking which store it was. It seems that this kind of promotion can really bring traffic.
Meanwhile, the couple running the dumpling shop next door were caught off guard. They hadn't expected that their attempt to promote their dumpling shop would backfire.
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