"Thanks."
Zhou Yang nodded and lifted the lid.
Although it wasn't heated at this time and the aroma wasn't as strong, the unique fragrance was still domineering, spreading unrestrainedly throughout the small corridor!
Glug! Glug!
A chorus of unified swallowing sounds filled the air.
The police officers, who had just been shocked by the price, now had their noses twitching uncontrollably.
Their eyes were fixed on the tempting color and aroma of the braised meat and vegetables, their Adam's apples bobbing up and down, and the cravings in their stomachs seemed about to burst out!
My goodness, this tastes heavenly!
I couldn't stand the smell before, but now that I see the real thing... who can resist?
No wonder it's so expensive. If it's made with high-quality materials, then this price isn't so hard to understand.
The live stream was filled with wailing and lamentation.
"Ahhh! Did you see that? It's that braised food! I can smell the aroma even through the screen!"
"I'm crying! Why wasn't I there?!"
"Officer! Don't just stand there! Quickly take Mr. Zhou back to his stall! We want to buy some braised food!!"
"Yeah! Don't delay our delicious meal! Release them right now!"
"Please! I want to eat right now! Can I order takeout?!"
Seeing the police officers' expressions of wanting to eat but being too embarrassed to ask, Zhou Yang had an idea and laughed again.
"Dear police officers, thank you for making this trip and for helping me prove my innocence."
Zhou Yang pointed to the several bowls of braised food, very generously.
"It's fate that we met. I'll give you a few pounds of these braised dishes. You can try them with your lunch. Consider it my treat!"
As Zhou Yang spoke, he was about to put on gloves and cut two jin (approximately 1 kg) of the mixture for the police officers on the spot.
The police officers felt an even stronger burning shame on their faces and sighed inwardly.
This young man has a truly broad perspective!
Look at their demeanor, and then think about how I was just now, all business and official, but with preconceived notions... sigh!
"Comrade Zhou Yang, I can't accept this!"
One of the policemen quickly waved his hand in refusal.
"We are the people's police. According to the rules, we cannot take even a needle or thread from the people. How can we eat your food for free?"
The other police officers chimed in, "Yes, Mr. Zhou, we appreciate your kindness, but we absolutely have to buy the braised food! We'll go with the price you offered!"
Several people took out their phones, all wanting to pay first.
They knew in their hearts that although there were no major procedural errors in what happened today, it had indeed caused Zhou Yang real trouble and reputational damage.
They didn't pursue the matter and even comforted them. They should appreciate the kindness, but they absolutely couldn't take advantage of the situation.
Seeing how they were pulling out their money, Zhou Yang knew that refusing again would seem pretentious.
He also understood that letting them spend their own money to buy it might make them feel more at ease.
"Alright, since you guys insist, let's do it the way we do."
Zhou Yang didn't stand on ceremony anymore and took out his payment code. "One hundred for meat, eighty for vegetarian, fair and square."
The police officers exchanged glances. Although they still felt the price was outrageously high, they no longer hesitated.
Just now, smelling that domineering aroma, my mouth was already watering.
The police officers pooled their money, estimated the quantity, and bought 1,000 yuan worth of braised food.
Xu Yao deftly used several clean takeout boxes to carefully pack several portions of braised food for Zhou Yang.
Looking at the glistening, fragrant braised chicken feet, braised beef, and braised lotus root slices in the box...
The policemen's Adam's apples bobbed involuntarily again, their hearts filled with anticipation. They quickly picked up a piece and put it in their mouths.
"Hmm..."
The rich aroma and tender texture of the braised food burst in your mouth.
It has a rich aroma upon first bite, and the aroma doesn't diminish even after several bites. It's juicy but not greasy at all!
The police officers ate with gusto, giving Zhou Yang a thumbs-up.
They finally understood why Zhou Yang's braised food was so popular—it was truly delicious! They almost cried!
Zhou Yang glanced at the sky outside and then thought of the eager viewers in the live stream.
"Officers, if there's nothing else, I'll go set up my stall now?"
Zhou Yang asked tentatively.
"Let us take you back!"
One of the police officers who arrested him immediately suggested, "This will also make up for our previous mistake. We'll take you in a police car, quick!"
Zhou Yang raised an eyebrow. Taking the police car back would indeed save a lot of trouble.
"Alright, then I'll have to trouble you all."
...
Xintiandi Times Square.
At this moment, the place is not just crowded with people, it's absolutely packed!
The previous controversy, coupled with the subsequent reversal in the live stream, made "Zhou Yang Braised Food" a huge hit and went viral.
People with inside information, those who followed the trail, those who were just there for the spectacle, and many more who were live-streaming on their phones to ride the wave of popularity surrounded Zhou Yang's original stall in layers.
Those customers who had previously managed to buy braised food but didn't dare to eat it immediately because of police intervention.
After seeing the news in the live broadcast that Zhou Yang's name had been cleared and the braised food had passed the inspection, how could he possibly hold back?
"Wow! Holy crap! This taste is amazing!"
A man grabbed a box of braised pig's trotters and, without caring about his image, started eating them with his hands.
He munched on the food while mumbling his praises, and tears of excitement even welled up in his eyes.
"It's so delicious! I've never had such fragrant braised food in my entire life!"
"Waaaah... My chicken feet! They're so flavorful! They melt in your mouth! The aroma goes right to your bones!"
A girl next to me was munching on a chicken foot, her eyes crinkling with happiness.
"The owner wasn't lying! It really tastes all-natural! There's no strange aftertaste at all, just the rich aroma of meat and the mellow flavor of the braising sauce!"
"It smells so good! I can't believe it, I have to queue up again to buy some more!"
Those who have already tasted the deliciousness of Zhou Yang's braised food have given their most honest feedback, labeling it "so delicious it makes you cry."
This live-action "mukbang" is more convincing than any advertisement!
Those who didn't get any, or those who just arrived, watched others enjoying their food and heard the constant exclamations of surprise, and became even more anxious and restless.
They craned their necks to look towards the stall, but the queue remained motionless; no one was willing to leave.
More mobile phone cameras were pointed at this area, and in various live broadcast rooms, bullet comments related to "Zhou Yang Braised Food" were flying everywhere.
"Family members, can you see this? This is the legendary braised food that costs 100 yuan per kilogram! It's making my mouth water!"
"Hurry up and get in line, streamer! Try some for us!"
"There are so many people! Is it even possible to buy one?"
"When is Boss Zhou coming back? We can't wait!"
...
The crowd became restless.
Just then, flashing police lights approached from afar.
"Look! It's a police car!"
"Boss Zhou is back!"
"The police officers personally brought it back! That's quite a show of respect!"
The crowd automatically parted to make way, and the police car slowly pulled up near the stall.
The car door opened, and Zhou Yang and Xu Yao got out, accompanied by two police officers.
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