Chapter 471: Similar, but Extraordinary
Everything was ready by half past seven, and all the necessary instructions had been given. The store door was open, but no customers came in, except for the occasional person who stopped to look in.
The waiters in the store were getting anxious, craning their necks to look outside, and some even muttered, "Why is no one coming in? This hot pot is so delicious..."
"Didn't you hear the young lady and that lady say wait!"
"It's already been a quarter of an hour, and I don't know what they are doing in the backyard..."
Ran Qingxuan and Duan Ling had been in the backyard for more than twenty minutes, and even Gu Yanchen didn't know what they were doing.
Nearly ten minutes later, Duan Yi, who got the news, came to congratulate with a puzzled look on his face. He was totally confused.
"What kind of store is this? Why is there no one patronizing it?"
"Why are you in such a hurry? I don't know what they are doing in the backyard, but they won't let me in. They said we'll know when they come out!"
"Here it comes, here it comes!"
Ran Qingxuan and Duan Ling came out together, and no one saw what they were holding in their hands. But the next second, two waiters came to the door panting and carrying a large pot.
"What are you doing? Why is there such a big pot?"
Not only that, the cook following behind actually brought out plates of chopped meat and vegetables.
Under Duan Yi's puzzled gaze, a large pot of water was placed at the door of the store and began to boil.
In less than a few minutes, the strong and pungent spicy smell wafted across several streets in the wind.
At this time, some of the people who were waiting there could not hold back and stepped forward to ask anxiously.
"What kind of shop is this? What are you cooking in such a big pot? Why does it smell so good?"
As he spoke, the man and his friend couldn't help swallowing.
With curiosity in his eyes, he looked at the red base material that was constantly boiling in the big pot...
"It looks like there's chili in it?"
Ran Qingxuan smiled and responded: "This master is very accurate. There are indeed chili peppers in it. In addition to chili peppers, there are other spices that are simmered over a slow fire."
"So how do you eat this? Do you drink it directly?"
"How can you drink chili pepper? It will choke you to death!"
The longer the hot pot cooks, the more delicious it becomes, and the more mouth-watering it becomes.
The curiosity of many people has been aroused, and the number of onlookers is increasing.
The whole street was blocked by people who all wanted to find out what was going on.
Seeing that the time was ripe, Ran Qingxuan signaled to the cook that he could start.
The chef brought out a plate full of marinated pork belly and put it into a colander as big as a washbasin.
Then, he put it into the pot amid the puzzled gazes of the crowd. He stirred it with chopsticks and the aroma captivated the onlookers.
Within a few minutes, the crowd started to get restless, and the waiter and the waitress quickly took out small bowls and divided the food.
When it was handed to the people, they were still a little afraid to take it.
"What...what does this mean?"
"Try it and you will know what it means."
Some people took the bowl with curiosity, some with impatience, and stuffed the cooked meat into their mouths in full view of everyone.
After chewing it for a while, the people who put it in their mouths immediately showed an intoxicated look.
But soon, a series of hissing and laughing sounds came one after another.
"It's spicy yet fragrant, and fragrant yet has a long aftertaste. How is this done?"
"It's just ordinary pork, but it's so tender and delicious..."
While they were eating, the chef had already cooked the mutton soup, and they could get the ultimate deliciousness in just ten or twenty seconds.
After tasting the food, the people seemed less concerned about their reputation and they all passed their bowls to the pot.
The cook had a warm smile on his face, and everyone got a lot.
As soon as the mutton entered their mouths, they immediately caused exclamations of surprise.
Those who didn’t get to eat it have already started to regret it, while those who got to eat it can’t wait to walk into the store.
"Give me two servings of the same meat I just ate."
"I want three servings, too."
There was no need for Ran Qingxuan to come forward this time. The honest-looking shopkeeper Dou immediately came forward to explain to everyone.
"The shop has just opened and sells a type of food called hot pot, and the method of eating it is very simple and easy to understand."
"But if I don't explain it, people might think we are eating from a pot on fire..."
"Hahaha…"
"What the shopkeeper said is really interesting."
The topic was brought up and the atmosphere instantly became lively.
"Then the shopkeeper, please tell everyone quickly so that we can go into the store and taste it."
Shopkeeper Dou raised his hand and signaled them not to worry, then spoke loudly.
"You can order whatever dishes are on display in the store. In addition to pork and lamb, beef is limited in supply every day."
"And the way to eat it is even simpler, as long as it is cooked."
"Isn't this a pot?"
Some people reacted and shouted loudly.
Shopkeeper Dou laughed and said, "If this is really a pot, why would we bother to open a shop? We can just make it at home."
“Hahahaha…” These words made the people laugh continuously, and it can be said that they directly suppressed all the doubts from everyone.
Ran Qingxuan couldn't help but applaud in his heart. This man looked honest, but he was actually very knowledgeable in dealing with people.
If you are familiar with the operation of the store, it will be a great help in the future.
“Our hot pot is not as light as the pot itself.
The spicy and strong flavor is unique and only available in our hot pot. I guarantee that everyone will want to eat it a second and third time after trying it once. ”
“There is also the mutton that has just been put into the copper pot. It only needs to be boiled for a few breaths before it can be eaten with the dipping sauce.
Meat-loving guests like us can fully experience the different texture and taste of each type of meat. ”
Everyone's curiosity was aroused by Shopkeeper Dou's description, and someone couldn't help but ask, "Shopkeeper, will such a novel food be expensive?"
Someone asked the question that was on everyone's mind, and immediately many people began to murmur.
"Beef and mutton, it must be very expensive..."
"That's not necessarily true. Aren't there pork and other dishes?"
Now it's Duan Ling's turn to step forward.
"You can choose the dishes in our shop by yourself. The prices are clearly marked and visible. You can decide for yourself what you want to eat."
"Is there such a thing?"
Duan Ling smiled appropriately, took a step back and raised her hand to signal.
"Why don't you go in and take a look before making a decision if you're interested?"
Those who were not short of money had already gone in, but after sitting down they were still surprised by the table with a hole in the middle.
"Why is there a hole in the middle..."
"Don't be anxious, sir. Do you want to eat from a copper pot or a pure red pot?"
Ordering food at a hot pot restaurant is similar to ordering food at a restaurant, and the waiter can do it with ease.
The man looked conflicted and asked, "I want to try both. What should I do?"
"That's fine. We also have double-boiled hotpots. You can enjoy both red soup and clear soup at the same time."
"The mandarin duck has a good meaning, I want this one, I want this one!"
The waiter added charcoal and a stand, and the kitchen quickly prepared a shuangyuan hotpot.
While the pot was boiling, the man started ordering food.
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