Lin Mengjuan returned to the office with her lunch. None of her colleagues who had gone out for lunch had returned yet, and she was still alone in the office. So, she took photos of the lunchbox from every angle without any scruples, and then sent the photos to the "Haishi Takeout Ordering" group chat.
'Look at this, whose lunchbox is this? (chuckles)'
Three or four consecutive pictures brought everyone who had been lurking to the surface. A member of the group chat who had talked to Lin Mengjuan quite a bit and knew the general location of her company noticed something was wrong.
"I remember your company is near an Ivy League university, right? Did Xu's Fast Food open a branch there? Or did you travel all that way to eat at Xu's Fast Food?"
'This table is obviously not from a fast food restaurant; this must be an office!'
Wow, Xu's Fast Food finally opened a branch? When will it open near me? I'm so envious seeing you guys bragging about what you had for lunch every day.
'.'
After Lin Mengjuan and the other group members had guessed all the possibilities, they finally revealed the answer with satisfaction.
"It's a bit different from opening a branch. Xu's Fast Food Restaurant has set up stalls selling boxed lunches at the entrances of three construction sites in Haishi, and the prices are exactly the same as in the restaurant! Friends outside the delivery area can take a look; maybe they've set up a stall near your company (chuckles)."
After sending the message to the group, Lin Mengjuan also shared the link to the update posted by 'Haishi Food Studio' that day. The group remained silent for a full two minutes before any new messages appeared.
"Ahhh! One of the stalls is near my company! Let's go, friends!" After saying that, the person's avatar turned gray, apparently logging off and rushing to the construction site entrance.
'I have some too! But I've already had lunch, what a pity!'
'You can buy one to take home for dinner~'
Damn, still nothing for me. I'm so tired. Why can't I ever get a turn at any of the stalls?
'.'
The phone on the table kept vibrating, but Lin Mengjuan was already completely absorbed in the sea of ​​delicious food.
The moment the box of spicy braised chicken drumsticks was opened, the aroma burst forth, almost intoxicating. Upon biting into it, the broth from the drumsticks immediately filled the mouth, awakening every taste bud. The teeth first encountered the crispy yet slightly chewy skin, followed by the tender, succulent meat. Completely marinated inside and out, the chicken was even subtly infused with the flavorful broth, with strands of the braising liquid seeping out and blending perfectly with the meat.
As she chewed, the spiciness on her tongue grew more pronounced, and her lips began to burn slightly, but Lin Mengjuan couldn't stop. She tore into the bone, bite after bite, until in no time, the massive chicken leg was reduced to a bone devoid of any meat. Even that bone wasn't spared. With a 'crack,' the bone broke in two with the force of her teeth. She gently sucked on the broken ends, and the soft marrow inside, carrying a large amount of broth, once again assaulted every taste bud in her mouth.
Spitting out the bone fragments, Lin Mengjuan picked up her chopsticks and scooped up two large mouthfuls of rice. Her eyes narrowed with satisfaction. In summer, enjoying air conditioning and spicy food was simply wonderful! So appetizing!
However, it's still a bit of a shame; it would be even more perfect with chilled watermelon or a drink.
During Lin Mengjuan's absence, Xu's Fast Food stall sold more than ten boxed meals. Zhang Dezhen counted them and found that there were only five boxed meals left in the insulated box. It seemed that they would be sold out before 1 p.m., and he could pack up and go back to the store.
Just then, six people appeared hurriedly not far from the construction site entrance, looking around. One of them inadvertently met Zhang Dezhen's gaze, and immediately shoved the others excitedly, walking quickly toward Xu's Fast Food stall.
Before the six men had even stood still, they all handed Zhang Dezhen a ten-yuan bill and said in unison, "Boss, I want a boxed lunch."
Hmm. There are only five boxed meals left in the insulated box, but there are six customers in front of me. However, they all seem to know each other, so I'll leave this problem to them to decide.
"I'm sorry, there are only five boxed meals left. How about you discuss how to distribute them?" Zhang Dezhen asked with a smile as he opened the lid of the insulated box.
The six people looked at each other in bewilderment, exchanging polite words, but their eyes never left the lunchbox in the insulated box for even a moment.
"Six of you, I also sell boxed meals here. Why don't you buy one from me? That'll be enough for six people." The man from the Jinlong Fast Food restaurant next door suddenly spoke up, showing them his boxed meals: "Look, my boxed meals have two dishes and a soup, a balanced and nutritious meal with plenty of meat and vegetables. The soup is also made with high-quality ingredients. The price is the same as Xu's Fast Food, only eight yuan."
Under the man's enthusiastic greeting, the six men's expressions softened slightly. Suddenly, one of them reached into the insulated box with his right hand and picked up a boxed meal: "First come, first served. Those who wait, buy from the stall next door."
The other five reacted quickly, reaching out their hands the instant the man did. However, their positions varied; one stood further out, his fingers almost touching the plastic bag, but ultimately missed out, consoling himself, "The ones at the next stall are good too; that braised pork looks delicious."
The five cheerful men left together with one dejected man; the boxed lunches were all sold out, and it was time to pack up and head back to their shop. Zhang Dezhen tidied up all the items on his stall, said goodbye to a few familiar stall owners next door, and rode off on his tricycle.
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