Huang Canglong has a special fondness for grilled chives.

The chive stalks in front of him are relatively narrow, with faintly visible purple roots, indicating they are fresh and good chives.

The originally tender green chive leaves have been grilled to a slightly dark green color, with a dark red sauce brushed on them, the fine stalks sprinkled with some white sesame and crushed seasoning, looking very enticing.

The taste of chives is inherently robust, hailed as the jet fighter of vegetables, and there aren't many that can compete with its strong flavor. High-temperature grilling draws out the juice of the chives, making the flavor even richer.

Huang Canglong couldn't resist any longer, eagerly picking a strand of chives and bringing it to his mouth.

The moment the tip of his tongue touched the chives, he had a realization: "Under the renowned reputation, there are no false men."

The rich aroma of chives spread across his tongue, carrying not only the robust freshness of the chives themselves but also a faint charred scent. With a bite, the fibers of the chives snapped in his mouth, releasing more fragrance while the delightful juice continued to flow, filling his mouth with the unique taste of chives.

As he chewed, the white sesame and some crushed seasoning bursted in his mouth, adding a different texture while releasing their unique aroma. These scents merged perfectly with the chives, harmonizing their spiciness, making it so he could chew without feeling overwhelmed.

Outside the store, the atmosphere was bustling, with table after table of customers indulging in their feast.

"Winter oysters are the best, though not large, this delicious taste is the best of the year, and Boss Wang's skills are indescribable. These oysters landing in Boss Wang's hands definitely reflect their own values."

"It's got to be lamb, tender and juicy with every bite bursting with oil, and the cooking is simply perfect. This is the first time I've had such delicious lamb kebabs."

"Lamb kidneys are the best in the world, no arguments accepted!"

"I came here for Boss Wang, and didn't expect so many surprises. This garlic cabbage is refreshing and delicious."

"But it's got to be these big chives, nothing else compares."

"See you invincible tomorrow!"

...

Wang Fan's business hours are from 10 to 2, and from 4 to 8 in the afternoon, with a two-hour break in between. By 2 o'clock, he would persuade queuing customers to come back in the afternoon. After all, even if he doesn't take a break, his three assistants need one. Even if he pays them, he can't treat them like beasts of burden, right?

During Wang Fan's break, Kong Weide approached him.

After sharing his thoughts with Wang Fan, the latter looked at him in disbelief: "I must say, Brother Kong, your luck is amazing. These two assistants of mine are from Zibo, and they've already learned some skills. Once these busy days are over, I'll give them a crash training so they can head home and start their own business."

Kong Weide hadn't expected to walk into such a big opportunity immediately, and he was overjoyed.

"Mr. Wang really gave me a big surprise."

Wang Fan said, "Once this week ends, I'll accompany them to Zibo, helping them set up their stall. As for the other things you mentioned, I'm not familiar with them, so you better handle those yourself, just don't disturb my life too much."

Kong Weide nodded: "Don't worry about that, I won't disturb you too much. After all, sharpening one's own skills is essential to catch a wave of wealth, and whether we can seize this opportunity depends on our own capabilities."

After exchanging a few words, he left, as there were many things he still needed to do.

Tourists continued to visit or returned to their hotels. Facing Wang Fan's closed doors, even if they wanted to eat, they could only wait helplessly until the afternoon.

Wang Fan's small shop finally quieted down, and the trio of skewer makers stretched with a big yawn.

Wang Fan looked at the three with a smile and asked, "What would you like to eat? You can place your orders now."

"Grilled skewers!"

Li Wei and Feng Haoyu said eagerly, having skewered so much meat that wasn't theirs, they were longingly craving it.

Zhuo Qianqian raised her hand and asked, "Can we order stir-fry?"

Wang Fan nodded, "Not impossible, though I don't know much, but I'll try to make whatever you want."

Zhuo Qianqian's eyes lit up at this, and she quickly scampered over to Wang Fan, pointing at a picture on her phone, "I want to eat this!"

Wang Fan glanced at the picture, noticing a dish predominantly orange-yellow in color. There was only one picture without any additional information. He was about to take the phone to study the recipe when he paused, noticing Zhuo Qianqian's hand.

Her originally slender, alabaster-like fingers were now covered with red marks, and some parts even had blisters.

Feeling Wang Fan's gaze, Zhuo Qianqian looked at her hand and smiled awkwardly, "Sorry, Boss, I haven't made skewers for a while, so my hands aren't used to it. Once I get back to the hotel, I'll just prick them with a needle, and I promise it won't affect my work!"

Wang Fan didn't say anything, instead, he looked at Li Wei and Feng Haoyu, "Let me see your hands."

The two exchanged glances and awkwardly extended their hands.

Their hands bore similar red marks, and Feng Haoyu's even had two band-aids. Li Wei often ran errands outside, and Wang Fan hadn't paid much attention to him before.

"Master, don't worry, these are just minor surface injuries, they definitely won't affect our work."

Wang Fan shook his head regretfully, "You're making it sound like I'm a heartless boss. From today, meat skewers will be sold in limited quantities. Slow down your speed, aiming for 150 skewers an hour. We'll sell only 1,500 skewers a day. Focus more on simpler dishes. It's my fault for letting your hands get hurt like this. Each of you will get a 2,000 yuan injury compensation."

Looking at their hands, Wang Fan felt a strong sense of guilt. Spending all day by the grill, he didn't notice the condition of their hands. He hadn't realized that he had pushed them so hard.

Having experienced hardship himself, how could he now make others suffer?

People shouldn't be treated like beasts!

There must be limits!

Earning less is fine, it's still more than the average worker, but one shouldn't earn money with a guilty conscience, whether it's about ingredients or exploiting employees, it's the same principle.

Zhuo Qianqian, a carefree college student, remained unaffected, just scratching her head and laughing foolishly, while Li Wei and Feng Haoyu, who'd faced harsh realities of society, nearly burst into tears.

Swearing, shifting blame, backstabbing, exploitation were their first impressions of society after leaving school.

Li Wei tilted his head back, feeling a little sting in his eyes, fearing that if he didn't look up, tears might fall. As a man from Lu Dong, how could he do something so embarrassing?

Feng Haoyu pretended to wipe his face with a towel, but left it covering his face for a long time.

"I'm going to wash my face..."

They said in unison and rushed to the restroom outside.

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