Gourmet: Midnight Vending

Chapter 110: Humble Old Zhao Home-Style Meal


Qian Tieniu had no idea what kind of bad luck had befallen him.

At two in the morning, he was brought to the hospital by the head office's investment department and discipline inspection committee. They just sat in the car, parked at the hospital entrance.

Normally, at this time, the hospital courtyard should be quiet and empty.

But right now?

Everywhere you look, there were people in hospital gowns, some sitting cross-legged on the ground, others squatting, and some just sitting by the garden fence.

Despite different postures, they were all doing the same thing.

Eating!

"Dean Qian, you should know about the marketing department's inspection at your hospital."

Qian Tieniu nodded, of course he knew. If it weren't for his approval, no one could set up a stall in the hospital.

The company's internal discipline inspection committee took a few photos of the hospital courtyard, "I had previously received complaints and reports from Huimin Hospital about the cafeteria, saying such a large hospital doesn't provide services at night, suspecting internal collusion.

But it's awkward for us to intervene too much due to the subordinate group company in between. Dean Qian, Huimin Hospital is one of our key investment projects in Jingzhou, you should know that too."

Qian Tieniu was drenched in sweat.

He wasn't afraid of others questioning him, but with the discipline inspection committee from the company, he was genuinely panicked, "You're right, we've been rectifying the issues with the cafeteria. We're still in the process of rectification."

Liao Feng let out a breath, "No need for rectification now. The head office plans to invest in a 24-hour chain restaurant project in Jingzhou, and Huimin Hospital may become one of the pilot sites. After the marketing team's inspection is over, the project will commence, Dean Qian?"

"Of course, we fully support and cooperate with the head office's work!" Qian Tieniu said forcefully.

Liao Feng nodded in satisfaction and said to the driver, "Take Minister Zhou back first, I need to check on the colleagues in the marketing department. They've been working hard lately."

Qian Tieniu didn't dare sit still, "I'll go in and handle things."

The black sedan drove away from the hospital, and Liao Feng gave Qian Tieniu a stern look before entering the hospital, walking towards the yellow food truck, and gaining a deeper understanding of the young employee Chen Mo.

Initially, when Liao Feng handed the investment plan for this project to Chen Mo, he couldn't explain clearly. After all, some things are just so when done procedurally, but saying it outright changes the nature of it.

Of course, he didn't expect Chen Mo, a small employee, to grasp the deeper meaning, just needed Chen Mo to complete the normal work of the marketing department. He just needed a report.

Unexpectedly...

In just a few days, Chen Mo staged such a good show. Liao Feng had already seen the inspection report from Xuefu Street, it was very succinct and there was almost nothing much to say.

Sparse traffic, no industrial or residential areas, but some projects under construction, the prospects are there, the current situation is worrying.

Just as Liao Feng was waiting for the second report, he received a big "gift" from Chen Mo. Initially, when he saw this scene in the video call, Liao Feng didn't realize it, but when he heard Chen Mo shout in the video call: "Manager Liao, the hospital patients were hungry all day, they're about to starve!"

Liao Feng immediately understood.

He promptly disturbed the company's discipline inspection colleagues and directly contacted Qian Tieniu to let him see for himself!

The head office needs to maintain a very delicate relationship with individual investors, neither breaking ties nor being manipulated. Chen Mo's move was very clever.

"Xiaochen, Xiaomu, good job."

Chen Mo looked up, "Wow, you're personally here at such a late hour? President Liao, I'll submit the report on the second inspection site to you tomorrow!"

Liao Feng smiled and nodded, "You also have this skill? Get me a bun."

Chen Mo pointed at the long queue behind him, "Then you'll have to line up, haha."

Liao Feng didn't mind, just thinking it was Chen Mo's trick. What cooking skill could an everyday office worker possibly have?

And look at these patients in line, all energetic and not looking sick at all. Clearly, Xiaochen hired actors to solve the problem!

"Alright, you keep busy. By the way, for the third site, just take a look and submit a report, no need to work too hard."

Liao Feng subtly told Chen Mo that further work was unnecessary, the deal was done!

Chen Mo got the hint, "Thank you, President Liao."

Qian Tieniu stormed into the cafeteria, only to see Qian Erniu sitting at a table eating!

Eating!

And eating Mapo tofu and braised chicken!

"What the hell are you eating!"

Qian Erniu was inexplicably scolded, thinking how come his mom is the same as his, why curse like this?

"Get out, just get back home!"

"Brother, what's wrong?" Erniu holding the braised chicken, "Brother, try it, this stuff is really tasty, I was just thinking of hiring that young guy from the inspection to our cafeteria, he cooks so well and we could bump up the prices."

Qian Tieniu was dumbfounded.

He almost got taken away for investigation, and there Erniu was, having a nice meal and even thinking about hiring someone from the head office as a chef in his cafeteria?

Exhausted, Qian Tieniu suddenly felt tired.

"Just go, get back home now, don't come to the hospital starting tomorrow."

"Brother?"

Seeing his brother's fierce eyes, knowing saying anything is pointless now, Erniu decided it's best to wait until he calms down.

Once Erniu left the cafeteria, Qian Tieniu collapsed onto a chair, staring at the leftover braised chicken, "Still in the mood... damn, it's actually pretty good!"

Chen Mo finally finished selling all the dishes and ingredients by nearly three in the morning.

"Bro, we're really out of everything, nothing left."

The guy in front holding his butt, "If you don't make me a braised chicken, don't think of leaving the hospital today!"

Chen Mo was speechless, "There were so many people earlier, who told you all to be the last in line, and now you blame me?"

Du Qiming was really tempted to get angry.

"Besides, you haven't cleared up the score of yelling at me all night yesterday."

Du Qiming suddenly didn't want to get angry.

"Boss Xiao Chen, just one meal. I've really gone all out for you."

An old acquaintance indeed.

Chen Mo saw Old Zhao holding his crotch, "How did you go all out, castrated?"

Old Zhao nodded hard, "Yes, castrated."

"Hiss..." Chen Mo felt a slight pain in his groin, "Caught cheating again by the sister-in-law?"

"I freaking castrated, not neutered, don't you get it?!" Old Zhao then understood Chen Mo's implication.

Chen Mo chuckled awkwardly, thinking only Brother Zhao could be so hardcore. No way could he refuse to cook a meal for Brother Zhao.

He rummaged through the cabinet, finding nothing left, having used up all the prepared ingredients, though there were some things left, things Chen Mo bought at the supermarket for himself.

After all, whenever he wanted to make a meal, someone would buy it all, so Chen Mo had purchased some other easy-to-store and non-perishable ingredients, planning to eat after closing shop.

But given Old Zhao's need...

Chen Mo asked, "Will a simple home-cooked meal be okay?"

Old Zhao weakly leaned against the food truck's service window, "Yes, I've been hungry all day, no one brought me food yesterday or today. Boss Xiao Chen, do you know how I managed to get here!"

"What about sister-in-law?"

Old Zhao felt embarrassed admitting he didn't let Guo Aiping come to care for him and remained silent.

Chen Mo sighed, not understanding middle-aged marriage.

Oh well, let's make Old Zhao a simple meal!

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