I had a good night's sleep.
Xu An slept until late morning again, but when he got up, it felt like a 300-pound boulder was strapped to his waist. Just sitting up in bed made him break out in a cold sweat. He knew yesterday that his back would be sore and painful when he woke up today, but he didn't expect it to be this bad. He had miscalculated.
I forced myself to move around despite the soreness. The discomfort was still there after I warmed up, but at least I regained basic mobility.
After having breakfast at home, Xu An and his group of four leisurely headed towards Xu's Fast Food Restaurant. The restaurant was bustling with business as usual; orders from the construction site remained at a normal level, but takeout orders had visibly increased.
This is thanks to the existence of the Haishi Fast Food Association. Thanks to their vigorous promotion, a considerable number of Haishi residents have become aware of the existence of food delivery services. Some people who initially thought it was a scam have stopped talking after seeing acquaintances successfully order food, and some have even started trying it out privately.
Most people, for a few days each month, just want to be a useless person who only eats, drinks, and sleeps. Food delivery can satisfy this need. No need to go to the market to buy groceries, no need to wash, no need to cook; just open the door and you can enjoy a delicious meal. Isn't that wonderful?
Xu An didn't know if the Shanghai Fast Food Association made money, but he knew he'd won big. No investment required, and orders kept pouring in—he wanted more of this!
Because of back pain, Xu An neither delivered food nor set up a stall at the construction site entrance today. Instead, he sat next to Grandma Xu and played Ludo with Xu Kang and Xu Le.
It has to be said that whether you're an employee or a boss, taking a break can make you feel happy and refreshed!
Ring ring—ring ring—
Xu An's phone, which was on the cashier's counter, rang. Grandma Xu handed it to Xu An, who was trying to get up but wincing in pain. Xu An took the phone and saw the caller ID: Xinyang Shangchu Technology, Uncle Han!
What's this? The equipment installation is complete, and we're now in the commissioning phase!
"Hello Uncle Han, has the equipment been installed yet?" As soon as the call connected, Xu An asked impatiently before Uncle Han could speak.
"It's almost done. We're just finishing up now, and we should be able to test it around 2 p.m.," Uncle Han said with a smile. "Didn't you say you wanted to see it? If you're free this afternoon, you can come over. If you don't have time, you can come over after the expo officially starts."
"I have time, I have time. I'll be there at noon and bring you lunch. Uncle Han, how many people do you have?" Xu An quickly agreed, as if afraid that the other party would change their mind if he was late.
“Okay, this place is too remote. We can’t find anywhere to eat lunch. I’ve been eating nothing but steamed buns these past few days and my throat is almost swollen.” After saying that, Uncle Han’s breathing stopped on the other end of the phone, but he quickly resumed. “There are six of us in total. Can you bring us six meals?”
"Okay." Xu An nodded. "See you later."
See you later.
Uncle Guosheng and Master Wang Datou went out to deliver food together. They wouldn't be back until after 1 p.m., so they definitely wouldn't make it in time. They would need to call a taxi. Luckily, it was still early, so they could still call a taxi in time.
Xu An asked Zhou Qi to pack six boxed meals for him, and then sat at the shop entrance waiting for a taxi. Liu Daxi happened to come out of shop number three and saw Xu An sitting at the entrance with the boxed meals. He asked curiously, "Did the delivery rider run into trouble? Are you delivering more boxed meals to them, boss?"
“No.” Xu An briefly explained the situation to Liu Daxi.
After listening, Liu Daxi looked thoughtful. After a while, he seemed to remember something, slapped his thigh hard with his right hand, and asked in a surprised tone, "Boss, is the expo you mentioned the Shanghai Machinery and Equipment Expo?"
"Yes, Mr. Liu, you actually know about this expo?"
“Of course.” Liu Daxi plopped down next to Xu An. “I’ve heard my old buddies mention that machines can now do a lot of the work in the kitchen. I was thinking that there might be some on display at the machinery expo, so I thought I’d go check it out.”
That was indeed a very coincidental coincidence. Xu An was currently looking at equipment that could reduce the workload of the kitchen staff. After thinking for a moment, Xu An took out his phone and called Uncle Han, repeatedly confirming with Uncle Han whether he could bring one more person along. Only after receiving a definite answer did he hang up the phone.
“I know a company that specializes in making this kind of equipment. We’re going to see them debug their equipment now. Would you like to come along, Mr. Liu?” Xu An invited.
Liu Daxi was very tempted, but after glancing at the clock hanging in the shop, he hesitated. It was only a little past eleven, almost three hours before closing time; going out now seemed inappropriate!
“Zhou Qi is looking after the shop, so consider this half-day outing with me as a field trip. It'll be a good opportunity for you to check on the fruits and vegetables being processed by the machine.” Xu An noticed Liu Daxi’s hesitation and offered a solution after a moment’s thought.
"OK."
The two waited for another five minutes before the taxi finally arrived. Xu An and Liu Daxi each carried three boxed lunches and sat down in the taxi. The temperature inside the car was actually higher than outside!
"Master, is the air conditioning in the car broken?" Xu An tugged at his collar and asked.
"No, the air conditioning uses fuel, so it'll cost an extra three yuan if you use it," the driver replied without turning his head. As soon as he finished speaking, he stepped on the accelerator, and the car sped off a meter or so. A slight breeze entered the car after it started moving, but it couldn't alleviate the sweltering heat.
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