"Hey! Miss Shi! You have a package. Please sign for it, then I won't have to go upstairs!"
After turning off the alarm in the morning, Shi Xi planned to take a five-minute nap before getting up. However, when she opened her eyes again, a full twenty minutes had passed. After a quick wash, Shi Xi hurriedly went downstairs to the bus stop, only to be stopped at the entrance of the residential area.
"There's someone home, just leave it at my door!" Shi Xi said and was about to leave, but the deliveryman stopped her.
"You're already here, why would I go up? There's not much stuff, just sign it!" The deliveryman shoved the package into Shi Xi's arms without saying a word and handed her the form and pen.
Just then, a bus heading to the company slowly pulled up. Shi Xi didn't have time to say anything more, so she quickly grabbed the pen, scribbled her name on it, and ran to the bus stop with the package in her arms.
Fortunately, there were many people going to work at this time, and she managed to board the bus as the second to last person to arrive, and even managed to find a quiet corner to stand in.
Once her breathing had calmed down, Shi Xi looked curiously at the package in her hand. This package had almost made her miss the company shuttle bus and almost made her late!
Sender: Li Sixin
[Sending Address: Nadutong Express Station, Honghe City, Qingyan County]
[Item Type: Food, Mushroom Soup Base Packet, Random Gift]
Mushroom soup seasoning packet!
This is a mushroom soup base packet I ordered from Xu's Braised Food Shop! It arrived so quickly! I think I'm among the first to receive it!
Thinking of this, Shi Xi's spirits rose, and she took out her phone to take a picture of the delivery slip and send it to her DaYan account. But after seeing her information on the package, she hesitated for a moment and decided to open the package and take a picture of the packaging material inside!
He took out the key and lightly slashed it across the tape. The box sealed with tape popped open instantly, revealing two beautifully packaged mushroom soup packets and a bag of small potatoes in a plain transparent plastic bag.
The mini potatoes truly live up to their name. The bag of potatoes that Shi Xi is carrying contains potatoes that are no bigger than half the size of an egg, and the smallest are about the size of a quail egg. They are really miniature and tiny.
After putting down the mini potatoes, I flipped through the pages and found two flyers. One flyer listed the types of mushrooms in the mushroom soup mix and how to cook them, while the other listed one of the recipes for mini potatoes: crispy potato fritters.
Unfortunately, Shixi doesn't like potatoes, so this free gift was a burden for her.
The car stopped at the bus stop near the company. After getting off the car, Shi Xi threw the mushroom soup packet into her large shoulder bag, threw the packaging box into the trash can, and finally looked at the mini potatoes in her hand, feeling conflicted.
I don't eat potatoes myself, should I just throw them away?
The moment the thought crossed his mind, images of photos from Hezibao flashed through his mind, and he withdrew his outstretched hand.
Forget it, how about I ask if any colleagues are interested and give it to them?
Then, carrying the bag of mini potatoes that clashed terribly with her bright outfit, she walked towards the company. Halfway there, she saw a grilled cold noodle stall, and the aroma wafted into her nose.
It's 8:52 now. I'm 100 meters from the company and 8 minutes before my shift starts. With the 5-minute allowance for being late, that's 13 minutes. That's more than enough time to buy a plate of grilled cold noodles.
So Shi Xi stood in front of the grilled cold noodles stall, ordered a plate of grilled cold noodles, and began to wait.
The shop owner worked quickly, placing all the ingredients on the hot plate to preheat in no time. Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed the bag of mini potatoes in Shi Xi's hand and couldn't help but ask, "These potatoes look pretty good. Did you buy them around here?"
"Huh? This potato in my hand?" Shi Xi held up the potato, somewhat bewildered.
"Yes, it's been a long time since I've seen these authentic little potatoes!" The grilled cold noodle vendor nodded. "These potatoes are perfect for making crispy potato chips, one bite at a time, crunchy and delicious."
The grilled cold noodle vendor was talking non-stop while his hands were busy packing up the grilled cold noodles and handing them to Shi Xi.
After receiving the grilled cold noodles, Shi Xi hesitated for a moment, then placed the mini potatoes directly on the cart, leaving behind the words "This is for you, boss," before running towards the company. The grilled cold noodle owner only called out once before Shi Xi's figure disappeared into the crowd.
"They just throw away perfectly good potatoes like that? I can't even find anywhere to buy them now."
The owner of the grilled cold noodles muttered as he opened the bag. One by one, grayish potatoes appeared before his eyes. He picked one up, rubbed it with his fingers, and the paper-thin grayish-brown outer layer completely disappeared, revealing a golden-yellow skin.
Looking around and not seeing any customers, the owner of the grilled cold noodles took out a bottle of mineral water from under the cart, poured out a small bowl of water, and carefully washed the small potatoes in the bag. Under the clean water, they regained their golden and tempting appearance.
Then, these small potatoes appeared on the hot plate. Under the high temperature of the hot plate, the hard inside softened little by little, and finally, under the crushing of the spatula, they were turned into thin potato pancakes. Both sides of the pancakes were grilled until golden brown and crispy.
Sprinkle the seasonings on top, then add chopped green onions and cilantro. The enticing aroma fills the air, making your mouth water just by smelling it.
"Boss, is this the crispy potato snack? How much is it?" A clear female voice suddenly rang in my ears.
The grilled cold noodle vendor instinctively looked up and reflexively said, "Grilled cold noodles are five yuan a serving, plus an egg for one yuan and a sausage for one yuan and fifty cents."
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