"Wow! There are really a lot of people here!"

"Of course, haven't you heard of Boss Xiao Jiang's culinary skills? Who wouldn't want to eat such delicious food?"

"Well, I never thought he'd open the dining hall in this corner and yet so many people are willing to come here!"

"Isn't that obvious? If you're willing to come, why wouldn't others?"

"..."

In the dining area of the Seventh Dining Hall, Xiong Bingsheng and Niu Wenlin each got a plate of food and sat by the seats near the floor-to-ceiling windows, enjoying their meal while casually chatting.

They had actually arrived a while ago, but they didn't go to the kitchen to find Jiang Yu.

It was mealtime, and the kitchen was bustling. If they went in at this time, wouldn't they just be asking for trouble?

Besides, with a huge crowd of students shouting about how delicious everything was and the enticing smell constantly wafting into their noses, they didn't hesitate to grab a tray and head straight to the staff-only window to get food.

Why bother finding Jiang Yu?

They had come all the way here just to savor delicious food and satisfy their cravings.

Going to Jiang Yu for no reason would only make people think they were mooching, which would be embarrassing!

"We had tasted this chopped chili fish chunks twice before and thought Boss Xiao Jiang must cook it often to make it so tasty. But who knew his cooking would be so good no matter what dish he made!"

Niu Wenlin picked up an oiled and shiny pork rib, placed it in his mouth, and the meat slid off the bone. With a look of satisfaction, he chewed and said,

"Just take these taro black bean steamed ribs. Even when I was on business in Guangdong Province, they weren't as tasty as Boss Xiao Jiang's. The meat is tender, fragrant, and flavorful. After eating, the taste lingers in your mouth. It's delightful!"

"Really? Let me try!"

Hearing this, Xiong Bingsheng unceremoniously reached his chopsticks into his plate for a rib.

"Hey, hey! Lao Bear, that's not fair!"

Niu Wenlin saw yet another rib disappearing and didn't even care about eating anymore. He quickly protected his plate with his hand and moved it away with a frustrated look,

"You took so many dishes yourself, why aren't you eating your own? You've already taken two ribs from my plate!"

"Look at how stingy you are, just like a modern-day Scrooge!"

Xiong Bingsheng sneered, took a bite of the rib, and said discontentedly while chewing,

"Well, I misjudged! If I had known which dishes weren't made by Boss Xiao Jiang, I wouldn't have picked the fried egg or smoked tofu even if you beat me!"

The two bickered while eating. Though it seemed intense, both were actually quite happy inside.

Finally, the school had a place to enjoy delicious food.

This Seventh Dining Hall is definitely worth frequent visits!

...

"Oh wow, these ribs are delicious, and the chopped chili fish chunks are great too!"

"The spicy chicken is just as good as before, awesome!"

"The fish-flavored shredded pork is amazing too, the meat is tender and the bamboo shoots are crisp, tangy and spicy!"

"This smoked tofu… never mind!"

"..."

Not far from Xiong Bingsheng and Niu Wenlin, Duan Yiming and He Xiaowei, who came out to relax and clear their minds, were actually a bit late, but they had money!

They spent two hundred yuan, managed to coax and persuade two students to swap seats with them, and then almost went dumbfounded when they saw the array of dishes lined up at the window.

Initially, they wanted to try a bit of everything, but under the "threat" of the "blacklist," they finally gave in. Each picked four dishes, two scoops of rice, and rushed into the dining area to start feasting.

After a while of gobbling, Duan Yiming was feeling a bit full. He exhaled, relaxed a bit, then, as if remembering something, nudged He Xiaowei who was sitting across from him and asked,

"Hey, when are you planning to find Boss Xiao Jiang?"

He Xiaowei looked up at him curiously and asked back,

"Find, find Boss Xiao Jiang? Why would I need to find him?"

"Weren't you going to waive his transfer fee or something?"

Duan Yiming clicked his tongue, looked around, and then continued,

"That's a huge favor, shouldn't he at least express some gratitude? Like the next time we come for a meal, maybe he could let us in through the back door. It's not like he would lose any money, just let us skip the line!"

"Waive the transfer fee?"

He Xiaowei was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing,

"That was just something to fool the school with. When I opened a gym here before, the place was empty every day. It was inherently a deserted spot, where would you get a transfer fee from?

To be honest, I'm just grateful that someone was willing to take over, saving me several years of rent!

You talk about such a big favor, aren't you afraid people will laugh at you?"

"So, according to what you're saying, if we want to eat here from now on, we'll have to pay for a spot, right?"

After hearing He Xiaowei's explanation, Duan Yiming understood and scratched his head in slight frustration,

"It's such a hassle just to have a meal. We even have to smile at those little brats!"

"What's the rush? It's rare to find a place with such good food; you should be grateful."

He Xiaowei picked up a piece of fish-flavored shredded pork with his chopsticks and stuffed it into his mouth. The sour and spicy taste made him squint with delight,

"I sneaked a peek before; it seems Boss Xiao Jiang is only using the first-floor setup, and the second floor looks practically untouched..."

Duan Yiming's eyes lit up: "You sly devil, are you up to something again?"

"Oh, what trickery?"

He Xiaowei waved his hand, chuckling,

"We just want to eat a decent meal, right? Let's not talk about it now, even I haven't figured it out yet!"

...

The Seventh Dining Hall was lively all afternoon. It wasn't until after 1 PM that the satisfied students began to leave, each wearing a contented smile, laughing and chatting with their classmates as they dispersed.

The campus forum remained quiet with no activity, but in the QQ and WeChat groups of Jiang University students, messages and pictures were flying everywhere:

"Guys, I had lunch at the Seventh Dining Hall today! Oh my God! The food there is unbelievably delicious, isn't it?!"

"Haha, I also ate there. My favorite is the chopped chili fish, so fragrant and spicy, the fish is fresh and juicy, it melts in your mouth, simply the best!"

"Nonsense! The steamed ribs with taro are the real deal! The ribs are tender and fall off the bone, while the taro is soft and flavorful; one bite and it leaves a fragrant taste in your mouth!"

"What's the argument? Every dish Senior Brother Jiang makes is the best!"

"...No pics and it didn't happen!"

"..."

"Ladies, let's go to the Seventh Dining Hall tonight. The food Senior Brother Jiang makes is just too, too, too delicious!"

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"Damn! Sister Hua, is this the chopped chili fish? Ah, my favorite!"

"This stewed rib doesn't look spicy. Finally, Senior Brother Jiang made a non-spicy dish. I'm not going to diet tonight; I must eat it!"

"Xiao Qing is right! If you don't eat well, where will you get the energy to lose weight?!"

"Oh no, I've got some bad news: the waist-cinching dress I bought last month doesn't fit anymore. Senior Brother Jiang, give me back my slim waist..."

"..."

And so, when dinner time came, a large crowd swarmed into the Seventh Dining Hall again.

The sports field, which was empty all day, suddenly became bustling within just a few days.

Anyone unaware might even think the school organized another campus sports meet, otherwise, why would the area around the sports field become lively again?

In contrast to the bustling crowd at the Seventh Dining Hall, the Second Dining Hall, which used to be packed at mealtimes, seemed quite deserted. The spacious dining hall was quiet, and aside from the occasional sound of stir-frying from various stalls, there was almost no chatter.

This sudden change took the people in the Second Dining Hall by surprise.

Before the National Day holiday, there were lots of students eating here every day, with queues stretching out the door. How come right after the holiday ends, there are no students coming to eat?

Where did they all go?

The people at the Second Dining Hall considered if Jiang Yu's soup dumpling shop's relocation was the reason, but they couldn't believe that such a small bun shop could draw away so many students.

Impossible!

When news spread that Jiang Yu's soup dumpling shop was relocating, many stall employees secretly rejoiced, thinking that with the dumpling shop gone, all those students would have to spend their money at their stalls, and their businesses would thrive.

Unfortunately, their joy was short-lived; a bucket of cold water was dumped on them from above, leaving them thoroughly chilled.

Indeed, Jiang Yu's soup dumpling shop moved as scheduled, but as soon as he moved, all those students disappeared too!

What the heck! How's one supposed to live like this?!

Right now, the employees who felt fortunate are starting to regret:

Had they known this would be the outcome, they would have tried to persuade Jiang Yu to stay!

If Jiang Yu's soup dumpling shop were still at the Second Dining Hall, the students wouldn't have left, and even if Jiang Yu ate the lion's share, these stalls could at least have sipped up the leftovers.

Now, there's nothing to even sip...

Compared to the drastic change at the Second Dining Hall, which was hard for each stall to accept, other dining halls at Jiang University seemed better off.

In fact, Jiang Yu's newly opened Seventh Dining Hall had almost no impact on the other dining halls. Their business remained virtually unchanged from before, and even if there were fluctuations, it wasn't a big deal.

It's just how it is; the dining hall's food quality is what it is, and if one place isn't good, students will just eat elsewhere. Business wasn't great to begin with, so a few more or fewer students eating doesn't make much of a difference.

Slacking off, now that's our specialty!

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