"That's how it is. It's all that damned woman's fault. One bad apple spoils the whole bunch."
Today, all the stalls were driven away by the security guards, so they all gathered at a nearby construction site.
Thankfully, the other businesses didn't sell boxed lunches like me, or I would have been in trouble!
Chi Chan noticed a few boxed meals left in the insulated box and knew that the real situation wasn't as good as her mother had described.
Even though boxed lunches are more filling, the existence of other stalls still affected Zhang Qiaoyue's boxed lunch business at the construction site.
After the student food safety incident, Chi Chan directly told Zhang Qiaoyue to halve the number of boxed meals.
Surprisingly, even after the price was halved, there were still a few portions left unsold today.
"Mom, let's hurry up and get rid of those unsold boxed meals. There's no way the two of us can finish them!"
Zhang Qiaoyue glanced at Chi Chan: "Do you need to remind me? I'll distribute these boxed meals to the security guards at the gate later. They've been selling boxed meals here for so long, they're practically familiar with us. Give the rest to your Aunt Zhang (the kitchen helper), and let her take them back to add a dish!"
"I was just saying it casually. How could I not know that you had already arranged everything clearly and meticulously?"
"If only your grades were as good as your mouth!"
Oh, right, didn't you make a list of the stationery your classmates wanted to buy?
The stationery is all in this bag, and the forms are in there too. Could you distribute them to your classmates when you get back?
"good!"
"This bag is so big, can you carry it?"
"I can lift it!"
"Okay, then you should go back now!"
I'll record a video for you when I get back!
Business has been slow these past few days, and Zhang Qiaoyue is someone who can't stay idle.
Therefore, she was particularly enthusiastic about making videos.
Last night, I even talked to Chi Chan about how she could appear in future videos.
Chi Chan was so startled that she dropped her chopsticks.
Last time, Zhang Qiaoyue suddenly dressed up, and she thought Zhang Qiaoyue had come to her senses. But when she got home and looked at the video footage, it was still the same as before, so she guessed that her mother might have dressed up because she was in a good mood that day.
Unexpectedly, she's serious now: "Mom, why did you suddenly change your mind? Didn't you not want to appear on camera before?"
"Oh dear, my daughter has already recorded her lessons, can't I even show my face when I'm cooking a dish?"
Zhang Qiaoyue dodged the question, not daring to tell Chi Chan the truth.
Actually, last time, I saw the video recorded by Chi Chan in the family group and friends group, praising Chi Chan and Zhang Qiaoyue to the skies.
When vanity kicks in, you naturally want to be in the picture too!
Of course, Zhang Qiaoyue was too embarrassed to admit this little bit of vanity.
"Okay, Mom, whatever you say, I'll do and fulfill all your requests!"
"All you do is talk nonsense, recording video lessons and editing videos every day."
I want to see if your grades have dropped by the end of the semester. If they have, then forget about all this and focus on your studies!
Zhang Qiaoyue used the most common parenting tactic.
He threatened Chi Chan with her academic performance.
Chi Chan: "..."
All parents follow the same pattern!
"I see!"
A weak, feeble voice came through, and Zhang Qiaoyue smiled smugly.
Chi Chan carried her food and stationery back to the classroom, and Zhuo Zhiyuan quickly came over.
"Sister Chan, something's up!"
"My mom brought soup and boxed lunches for you and Da Ge. They're in a bag. Help yourselves!"
Chi Chan put her things down and asked, "What's going on?"
"Lin Chunni's family has started selling boxed lunches too!"
Zhuo Zhiyuan lowered his voice and whispered closer to Chi Chan.
Chi Chan paused, "Isn't the school banning street vending now?"
"There's no stall. It's the same as before. If you want to buy food, just go to her place a day in advance and let her know. She'll register you."
Then, Lin Chunni moved everything to the classroom the next day. Isn't that even better service than you used to provide?
You know, back then you only had your mom reserve meals for you; everyone else still had to go to the school gate to register and buy their own food.
"To be fair, her service was pretty good!"
But the school just issued a notice, how dare she defy it?
Chi Chan thought Lin Chunni's family was quite bold.
Aren't you afraid that if they find out, it will affect Lin Chunni's studies?
Chi Chan offered a fair assessment: Lin Chunni's ideas are quite advanced; she's already started a takeout business.
"The school says that selling food at the 'school gate' is not allowed, but she didn't sell food at the school gate. She took advantage of a loophole in the wording."
Zhuo Zhiyuan added, "There are no more vendors at the school gate now, so this is her only business."
It's a direct monopoly.
Look at that auntie, she used to sell so many boxed meals a day.
Lin Chunni's family is estimated to sell even more!
"Monopoly? Not necessarily, right?"
Chi Chan retorted.
"If this doesn't count as a monopoly, then what does?"
We're all classmates, so if Lin Chunni's family's boxed lunches taste better than the cafeteria's, they'll definitely sell out!
Zhuo Zhiyuan became anxious.
"Why don't you have your aunt do it like that too?"
Business will definitely be better than Lin Chunni's. I'll help you carry lunch boxes to the school gate every day at mealtimes.
I don't need your salary. Just ask the housekeeper to save some food for me; I'm afraid I won't be able to get any!
Chi Chan:......
This kid was playing games with her, but in the end, he said, "You've always been thinking about my mom's cooking, haven't you?"
"Of course I'm concerned, but I can't say that. I'm also worried about Auntie's business!"
"Get out of here!"
"Are you really not going to consider it?"
I looked at Lin Chunni's menu today, and the dishes are exactly the same as Auntie's, with identical prices.
Lin Chunni has been promoting her home delivery service, and I see many classmates are quite interested!
"Lin Chunni's business won't last long. Believe me, you'll soon find out!"
"Why didn't you last long? How did you know? This didn't violate any school regulations."
Chi Chan didn't really want to pay attention to Zhuo Zhiyuan anymore: "Just drink your soup and eat your rice. You'll find out in a while!"
"Hey, stop keeping me in suspense!"
Zhuo Zhiyuan was extremely frustrated, as he hated people like Sister Chan who only told half the story.
Can't we just talk things out?
Lin Chunni's takeout-style boxed meals have become a hit, even attracting the attention of Zhuo Zhiyuan, who claimed he would never buy them.
In the end, they all went to buy it once, albeit reluctantly, without telling Chi Chan.
If it weren't for the fact that Zhuo Zhiyuan later angrily complained to Chi Chan that the boxed lunch was not tasty, it would have been a different story.
Chi Chan was still completely unaware!
Seeing Zhuo Zhiyuan's awkward yet indignant expression, Chi Chan found it quite amusing.
"My classmates say it's pretty good, better than the cafeteria food!"
"I think that's just to give Lin Chunni face; the food isn't even as good as what's served in the cafeteria!"
Many people who have tried it once will not buy it again!
Looking at the boxed lunch that Zhuo Zhiyuan had slammed on the table and only taken two bites of, I saw...
A sense of familiarity arose spontaneously.
Do you know who sells boxed lunches to Lin Chunni's family?
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