Is there anything more satisfying than a bite of steaming hot wontons on a cold day?
The gravy is abundant in one bite, and the solid meat filling is so hot that it makes people breathe in and exclaim in delight.
The spiciness of the green onions neutralizes the fatness of the pork filling, and the collision of the two creates another kind of fresh and fragrant flavor.
"I don't know how this filling is made, it's so delicious!"
Someone quickly finished a bowl and gestured with his hand to Li Yanhong, who was busy behind the counter: "Auntie, give me two more bowls of pork and scallion wontons, and two more baskets of those steamed dumplings."
Li Yanhong was so busy that she even broke out in sweat in the cold weather.
Her daughter-in-law initially suggested that they could rent a small store in an alley near their home to sell breakfast, but she thought it was unlikely that anyone would buy it.
Not only is the place too small to accommodate only two tables, but the price my daughter-in-law gave is also too high.
Who would be willing to stop by and buy two steamed buns and wontons, which are not cheap at all, and then eat them while walking and choking?
Besides, if you have money to buy buns from them, why not go to a restaurant and have a bowl of hot noodles?
Anyway, that's what Li Yanhong thought at first, but she didn't dare say it, for fear of undermining the self-confidence of her beloved daughter-in-law.
In her opinion, her daughter-in-law wanted to do some small business because the family was poor. In order to help the family, she couldn't pour cold water on her before the stall was even set up.
Before the breakfast shop opened, Li Yanhong couldn't sleep for many nights, tossing and turning to prepare herself mentally. She thought that since her daughter-in-law wanted to do it, then she should do it!
At worst, she would lose money and secretly make up for the loss to prevent the little girl from feeling sad and crying.
In her heart, Li Yanhong was also glad that her daughter-in-law only wanted to open a breakfast shop and had no intention of doing some big business, otherwise her family savings would not be enough to help fill the hole.
After thinking this through, Li Yanhong felt more confident and decided to wait for her breakfast shop to fail as soon as it opened.
But who would have thought that this breakfast shop would become popular within just two days after opening thanks to the publicity from old neighbors and repeat customers!
The steamed buns and wontons made every day are in short supply. Just like now, diners have just finished the steamed buns in their hands, and without taking a breath, they immediately shout for more.
He was so eager to get the buns that his face turned red and his neck became thick, just like someone collecting debts.
Li Yanhong is under so much pressure!
Looking at the few remaining buns in the steamer, she said helplessly, "There are only two baskets of pork and scallion buns left. The ones that are about to be cooked are pork and sauerkraut buns. Can you take the pork and sauerkraut buns from the remaining two baskets of four?"
She originally thought that if the other party couldn't eat what he wanted, he could just say no, but she didn't expect that when he heard that what was about to be served were big buns with pork and sauerkraut fillings, his eyes immediately lit up!
"Pork and sauerkraut are great! I love this filling. I don't want four baskets. I'll take the remaining two baskets of pork and green onion. And give me three more baskets of pork and sauerkraut!"
After he finished speaking, the people in line behind him were unhappy: "Why did you take it all? If we hadn't waited so long, you should have at least left two for us!"
Some people love pork and green onions, some people long for pork and pickled cabbage——
"Auntie, if the pork and scallion ones are gone, then they're gone. I also want three baskets of pork and sauerkraut ones. You have to save some for me. I've been waiting in line all morning!"
"Yes, I want three baskets too. No, I want five baskets!"
A group of people lined up and chirped, like baby birds waiting to be fed, making such a noise that it hurt people's brains.
Li Yanhong was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. For the first time, she experienced what a sweet burden was. Looking around, she saw a figure standing out in the crowd: Zhang Guifang, who was wrapped in a large coat and had a gloomy face.
Li Yanhong: “…”
If she remembered correctly, before the news of her family opening a breakfast shop spread, everyone in the compound heard Zhang Guifang badmouthing it, right?
At that time, Zhang Guifang said a lot of harsh words, and she looked down on them for wanting to be self-employed and said that her family was just messing around.
How come after saying this thing is bad, they are secretly lining up here?
Although she disliked Zhang Guifang, Li Yanhong did not have the time to deliberately target her.
When Zhang Guifang got close to the queue, Li Yanhong quoted the price of the buns. Before she could say she would not sell them because of their bad relationship, Zhang Guifang in front of her started yelling first.
"What kind of buns are these that are so expensive? Are they made of gold?"
The voice didn't soften at all: "Oh my God! Other shops sell buns by the pound, but you sell them by the piece. A basket costs one dollar. If you add two cents more, you can go to the restaurant and order two baskets. This is not the best way to rob people!"
Li Yanhong knocked on the counter impatiently: "Are you going to buy it or not?"
She knew that Zhang Guifang came over here because she couldn't hold her fart.
Zhang Guifang, wrapped in a torn coat, looked at Li Yanhong as if Li Yanhong was trying to rob her money in broad daylight.
"I'll buy it, but you're not a very honest seller of buns. How can you sell them so expensively? Not only should you give me a discount since we're old neighbors, but you shouldn't be so ripping off even if you're selling to a stranger!"
After being busy all morning, Li Yanhong didn't have the energy to argue with her as usual.
Li Yanhong waved her hand like she was shooing away a fly, not bothering to pay attention to her. She simply walked past her and asked the person in line behind her: "Comrade, how many baskets of buns do you want?"
Being ignored in public, Zhang Guifang felt a little embarrassed: "Li Yanhong, what do you mean?"
This time, Li Yanhong didn't even need to talk to her. The person at the back of the line stepped forward and cleverly pushed aside the unyielding Zhang Guifang, saying dissatisfiedly:
"You old lady, why are you dithering about buying the buns? Are there so many of us here to waste time with you?"
Once he started talking, the people behind him couldn't hold back anymore.
"That's right. It's so cold. If you think it's too expensive, just leave now. If you don't buy, someone else will. The Lin family's buns are clearly marked with a price, but they deliberately don't tell you the price. After you take the buns, they will ask you for a huge amount of money."
"I told you the price beforehand. If you can't afford it, stop nagging me. We're all waiting to get to work, so why would we have time to listen to you making a fuss?"
Everyone was talking at once, and Zhang Guifang felt very angry.
She jumped up and shouted, "Who said I can't afford it? My son, a level 4 machinist, earns much more than you. Who can't afford a broken bun?"
Once you say this, you've stirred up a hornet's nest!
"Oh my, Auntie, your son is a level 4 machinist. He's amazing! He's so talented, and yet you, as his mother, are still complaining about the price of buns when he buys them?"
"That's right, he's a 'Level 4 Machinist', how can he not afford a single bun for his family? No one here can earn enough to spend that kind of money, Auntie, are you just trying to bluff us with your boastful words?"
What Zhang Guifang hated most in her life was being looked down upon, especially in front of Li Yanhong, whom she had looked down upon for half her life.
Stimulated by so many people talking at once, she got so excited that she didn't care whether it was cheap or expensive. She slammed the counter hard, endured the pain, and shouted at the top of her voice, "Li Yanhong, bring me eight baskets of buns!"
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