Chapter 75 Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Hospital.
The lights were bright, and Liu Xiaobao felt so uncomfortable he wanted to cry. "Waaah, I don't want to stay in the hospital, I want to go home!"
The louder she cried, the more exasperated the socially awkward college student next door thought: "..."
Wang Juan said helplessly, "You're still sick. I took you out of school to see a doctor, why don't you take good care of yourself? Other children have to go to school, but what about you?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Xiaobao cried even louder.
Grandma Liu brought a thermos to the hospital. Just as she arrived at the ward door, she heard heart-wrenching cries coming from inside.
"What's wrong, Xiao Bao?"
Worried that her mother-in-law would spoil the child, Wang Juan said, "Mom, the child is just throwing a tantrum."
His tone was one of helplessness.
The next second, Liu Xiaobao threw off the covers and was about to jump out of bed.
Wang Juan quickly stopped him, "My goodness, what are you trying to do!"
Grandma Liu sighed, then suddenly said, "Take Xiaobao and come with me."
Wang Juan: "..." Mother-in-law, what are you trying to do?
When they arrived at the restaurant and saw the familiar store, Wang Juan asked, "Mom, have you eaten at Tang Family Restaurant before?"
"Yes, I came here with friends."
Grandma Liu walked ahead, and only after getting closer could she see the words on the small blackboard: "Boss, one serving of fish ball soup."
Fish ball soup is light and flavorful, making it perfect for sick people.
Tang Yiyi recognized Grandma Liu; she had come to the store with Grandma Li that day. "Okay, please wait a moment."
Liu Xiaobao bit his finger. He had only ever eaten tea eggs from this restaurant; he had never tried fish ball soup before.
Thinking of the deliciousness of tea eggs, Liu Xiaobao's mouth watered. Could fish ball soup really be delicious?
A bowl of clear fish ball soup was served. The fish balls looked glistening and tempting, soaked in the broth and sprinkled with chopped green onions. It looked quite appetizing.
Liu Xiaobao stopped crying and making a fuss, quieted down, and asked in a childish voice, "Is this a fish ball?"
The bowl has a spoon, making it easy to eat the fish balls.
Grandma Liu looked at the fish balls, which looked very appetizing. They were plump and glistening with a light sheen, just like they were made by hand.
She just asked the owner to use less seasoning. The soup looks clear, but it's still rich and flavorful, perfect for children.
Liu Xiaobao is a picky eater, but when he saw these fish balls, he couldn't take his eyes off them.
"Grandma Liu, you're here with your grandson," Grandma Li said with a smile as she walked past the restaurant.
Grandma Liu and the others quickly greeted them, adding, "My grandson doesn't have a good appetite, so I brought him here to eat."
"I think Xiao Bao has a good appetite now," Grandma Li said, seeing Liu Xiao Bao eating so heartily.
"These fish balls are delicious!" Grandma Li added.
"That's good."
Liu Xiaobao picked up the spoon with his little hands, scooped up the soup and fish balls. The soup had a strong meaty flavor. Liu Xiaobao took a bite of the fish ball, and the bouncy fish ball burst with juice in his mouth.
It tastes so good, a child like him simply can't resist!
Finally, Grandma Liu pointed to his stomach and said, "If you eat any more, your stomach will burst."
Before closing time, several more customers wanted to order food.
At the same time, Cheng Yu's mother sent a voice message.
"Boss, I'd like to order a fish ball soup tomorrow."
Tang Yiyi was surprised to receive the message and wondered why Cheng Yu's mother had suddenly asked her to order food.
"I'm sorry, Cheng Yu's mother, there won't be any fish ball soup tomorrow."
Soon, Cheng Yu's mother said angrily in the group, "Are you sure you're not mistaken? Fish ball soup is only sold for one day? How come it's all gone when it's my turn!"
Tang Yiyi replied to the message, "Our fish balls are made with high-quality ingredients, but it's very hard work!"
Cheng Yu's mother immediately said, "Since there's no fish ball soup, I won't order food for tomorrow. After all, my child doesn't like fish balls!"
[@Chengyu's mom, seriously, Chengyu's mom? My son Ziyue told me he shared fish balls with his classmates, and your child wanted more!]
My child also said that none of the classmates who were given fish balls didn't like them.
Cheng Yu's mother's face turned pale instantly, looking quite unwell.
Perhaps because the parents told the truth, Cheng Yu's mother fell completely silent in the end.
Every night when Tang Yiyi got home, she would do the accounting.
After doing the math today, she couldn't help but smile.
The fish ball soup was so popular that it became the highest-selling dish in the shop in a single day.
When customers hear the price of nearly 20 yuan for a bowl of fish ball soup, some turn around and leave.
But most customers were just curious about the taste and wanted to try it. After the first sip, they said nothing more.
The total cost, including both in-store purchases and takeout, is over two thousand yuan.
That's more than enough for running a small restaurant.
Tang Yiyi got ready to go to bed early because she needed to get up early tomorrow. She was used to going to bed early and waking up early, which gave her energy the next day.
The next day, Tang Yiyi was woken up by her cell phone ringing.
Suddenly, many people added her on social media, but not to place orders; instead, they wanted to franchise her restaurant.
Tang Yiyi refused; it was already quite an achievement to run a small restaurant well.
After breakfast, I got ready and took Xiaoyu to school.
I had just stepped out of my house when I bumped into Grandma Li, who was leaving her house downstairs.
"Yi Yi, I have something to tell you."
"You mean Grandma."
Grandma Li thought for a moment, "A relative of mine is having a banquet, but they don't have many guests and are looking for a small venue. After thinking about it, your restaurant seems to be the most suitable. What do you think?"
Tang Yiyi: "I understand what happened, but there are some details I don't know. Can I talk to your relative about it?"
“No problem, I’ll send you his WeChat later,” Grandma Li nodded cheerfully.
Living on a high floor was initially very inconvenient.
But now Tang Yiyi is used to it. Sometimes Xiaoyu walks faster than her, taking big strides.
Feeling refreshed by the fresh morning air, Tang Yiyi walked past shopping malls and parks, passing many parents dropping off their children at school. She quickened her pace, dropped Xiaoyu off, and headed to the market.
The market was bustling; I heard all sorts of shouts and calls as soon as I arrived at the entrance.
The vegetables were fresh right now, and Tang Yiyi spotted a sweet potato stall. The owner was shouting, "Thin-skinned, fragrant sweet potatoes, delicious whether roasted or boiled, so fragrant and sweet, men and women alike love them!"
Tang Yiyi glanced at it and saw that it was a local sweet potato with a light purplish-red skin. It was neither too big nor too small, and the skin was really easy to peel. After roasting, it was easy to peel off and you could eat the sweet potato inside. It was also particularly sweet.
These sweet potatoes are all pretty good.
Tang Yiyi wanted to go back and make roasted sweet potatoes. "Boss, I'll take this whole basket of sweet potatoes. It's just that I didn't ride my bike over. Do you have a bike to take the sweet potatoes to my shop?"
"It's no big deal," the boss said, readily agreeing with the arrival of a big customer. "My wife can drive. Just give me your address and she'll deliver it to you."
"good."
Tang Yiyi went to the store and bought paper bags to put the roasted sweet potatoes, along with some forks and spoons to eat them.
When she returned to the restaurant, she saw a basket of sweet potatoes at the entrance, all of them of very good quality.
When Song Man came over and saw it, she exclaimed, "Boss, we're having sweet potatoes today."
"Yes, that's right."
The sweet potatoes were fairly clean, with not much dirt on them. After washing them, Tang Yiyi took some aluminum foil, placed the dried sweet potatoes on the foil, and put them in the oven. She turned on the switch and set the time.
The tea eggs will be ready soon, and the roasted sweet potatoes will be almost done too.
The local sweet potatoes are extremely sweet, and the aroma wafting out during the roasting process is enough to fill the entire street.
While passersby were still marveling at how delicious the roasted sweet potatoes smelled.
When Teacher Wang arrived at the school, she didn't close the car window and could smell the fragrance without any obstruction.
"It smells so good, like roasted sweet potatoes!"
After parking the car, Teacher Wang rushed over from across the street. Whose shop was tempting her so early in the morning? How despicable!
When it was almost time, Tang Yiyi put on her gloves and took a plate of roasted sweet potatoes out of the oven.
Turning around, I saw a customer come in, and a familiar voice called out, "Sister Xiaoyu, do you have roasted sweet potatoes in the shop this morning?"
"Yes, Teacher Wang."
Teacher Wang sniffed, her stomach rumbling. No wonder she couldn't resist; the roasted sweet potatoes smelled so good!
"Give me a roasted sweet potato."
"OK."
The freshly baked sweet potatoes were very hot, so Tang Yiyi carefully picked them up with tongs and put them into a paper bag.
"Teacher Wang, the sweet potato is still very hot, be careful."
"Okay, thank you for reminding me," Teacher Wang said with a smile as she took the bag.
After spending time with Xiaoyu, I can tell that she is a very gentle person.
Teacher Wang left happily carrying the roasted sweet potato. One roasted sweet potato should be enough for breakfast, and besides, this sweet potato was quite big.
As soon as I entered the office, I bumped into Teacher Chu.
Teacher Chu asked, "Teacher Wang, the roasted sweet potatoes you brought smell so good! They've been making my mouth water the whole way here!"
Teacher Wang didn't expect that the other teachers in the office would look over. She took a deep sniff, her eyes seeming to say, "You ate such a good breakfast."
Quickly sit down, take out a knife and spoon, and easily slice open the thin skin of the sweet potato. Inside, the flesh is a deep yellow color with clearly visible fibers, and a sweet aroma wafts out.
Teacher Wang scooped out a spoonful of sweet potato flesh, not bothering to blow on it, and put it in her mouth. It tasted so good while it was still hot! The sweet potato had a soft and delicate texture inside. The thoroughly roasted sweet potato had glistening honey inside, which was sweet and delicious. The silky texture on the tip of the tongue was irresistible.
The surface of the sweet potato is a light brownish-brown, and it tastes slightly bitter. The balance of bitterness and sweetness is just right.
The sweet aroma travels from the nasal cavity to the throat, and the texture is smooth and creamy.
It's so wonderful to have roasted sweet potatoes on a winter morning!
Soon, Teacher Wang realized that one roasted sweet potato was not enough!
In the morning, people hurried about, busy as bees. Tang Yiyi's restaurant wasn't particularly eye-catching on this street, but passersby were always drawn in by its rich, sweet aroma.
Tang Yiyi roasted plate after plate of sweet potatoes, knowing that Grandma Li would arrive at 10:30, and specially saved a roasted sweet potato for her.
"Yiyi, these sweet potatoes smell so good!" Grandma Li came in to put away her umbrella; it was raining just as she came over.
"Grandma, I specially saved a roasted sweet potato for you, please try it."
"How could I possibly..." Before she could finish speaking, the aroma of sweet potatoes wafted over, and Grandma Li was overwhelmed by the fragrance.
After several seconds, he asked, "Are they local sweet potatoes?"
"Yes."
No wonder it smells so good. The moment Grandma Li got her hands on the sweet potato, she swallowed hard. Once the paper-thin skin was cut open, a golden sweet potato with honey oozing out was revealed.
One bite and you'll taste it—sweet, delicate, and with a soft, chewy texture from the sweet potato.
Grandma Li squinted her eyes, looking very satisfied.
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