Wang Fan glanced at the two people at the door. They were both wearing sportswear, with a slight trace of moisture on them, probably just finished their morning exercises.

"I'm really sorry, we don't serve breakfast here."

Cheng Feifei and Fu Xiangyun looked at each other in disappointment, and Fu Xiangyun pointed at the pot without giving up: "Isn't what you're making right now breakfast?"

Wang Fan shook his head: "This is our employee meal. We usually open for business at 10 o'clock."

The two were even more disappointed. After entering the shop, the rich aroma of the sour and spicy scent became stronger, making them eager to try it.

Zhuo Qianqian turned slightly to look at the door, seeing the disappointed expressions of the two young ladies, she felt a bit sorry for them, and looked back at the pot, asking: "Boss, I see you've made a lot. It seems like we two can't finish it? How about letting them have some?"

Wang Fan shrugged: "It's the employee meal made for you, you decide. If you want to share, then do it."

Zhuo Qianqian asked cautiously: "If I actually invite them, you won't be angry, right?"

Wang Fan couldn't help but laugh and said: "Would I get angry over such a trivial matter? You're too stingy."

Zhuo Qianqian patted her chest with relief: "That's good, then I'll invite them to eat!"

Seeing Wang Fan nod again, Zhuo Qianqian cheerfully said to the two at the door: "If you don't mind, you two ladies can join us for a bite."

Cheng Feifei and Fu Xiangyun were pleasantly surprised: "Can we?"

"Of course, it's just a matter of adding two more sets of cutlery. Please have a seat, it will be ready in no time."

Wang Fan noticed the aroma from the pot was almost right, so he added the freshly chopped greens, stirred it, and finally sprinkled a handful of chopped green onions before turning off the heat.

Zhuo Qianqian took out a heat-resistant mat and placed it on the table; Wang Fan conveniently set the pot on top.

Cheng Feifei and Fu Xiangyun curiously looked into the pot and saw the red broth filled with tender white strips of lamb, yellow potatoes, green vegetables, and white noodle pieces, all looking very appetizing.

Most importantly, that rich sour and spicy aroma was like a direct wake-up call to the stomach.

Zhuo Qianqian brought over four sets of bowls and chopsticks and introduced cheerfully: "Ladies, don't be shy, try our Great Border Province's sour and spicy noodle slices, guaranteed to be delicious."

Cheng Feifei and Fu Xiangyun felt a bit timid seeing the large bowl and quickly said: "Half a bowl is plenty for us; we can't eat too much..."

Before they finished speaking, Zhuo Qianqian had already scooped two big bowls full of noodle slices.

Cheng Feifei and Fu Xiangyun accepted them with a wry smile, feeling they couldn't possibly finish it.

Zhuo Qianqian smiled warmly and said: "No worries, ladies, eat while it's hot. It won't taste as good cold, and if you can't finish it, just leave it."

While chatting, she served a bowl for Wang Fan and finally for herself.

Cheng Feifei and Fu Xiangyun picked up their white porcelain spoons and simultaneously tasted the soup first.

The thick tomato soup was infused with the freshness of lamb and the fragrance of various vegetables, with a slightly gritty texture of potatoes, creating an unparalleled taste.

Plus, the sour and spicy flavor seemed like a key instantly unlocking the gates of appetite.

The two couldn't wait to pick up a piece of noodle slice and put it in their mouths.

The noodle slice, about the size of a mahjong tile but surely not as thick, was thicker than regular noodles. It was chewy and bouncy, soft yet resilient, and this intriguing texture and flavor quickly conquered their taste buds.

"Wow, I've never had such a delicious breakfast."

"The sour and spicy taste is truly appetizing. If you serve this as breakfast, it would definitely sell well."

Cheng Feifei and Fu Xiangyun couldn't help but praise.

Zhuo Qianqian smiled with satisfaction: "Well, our boss's skills are indeed formidable, and the food we usually sell has to be limited, otherwise, you wouldn't even get to eat if you're a bit late."

Cheng Feifei and Fu Xiangyun nodded repeatedly, amazed by how such a simple breakfast could taste so delicious, and couldn't imagine how good the main courses would be.

Scooping up a piece of lamb, the tender lamb was neither tough nor gamey, soft yet with a slight chewiness, offering a unique flavor alongside the noodle slices.

Occasionally, they would eat a piece of green vegetable, making the mouth feel refreshingly crisp again.

In the end, they even lifted their bowls and drank all the broth in one go.

Seeing the clean bowls, the two exchanged a glance, feeling incredulous that this large bowl was almost their entire daily food intake.

Zhuo Qianqian picked up the ladle and asked: "Ladies, do you want more? There's still some left."

Cheng Feifei and Fu Xiangyun quickly waved their hands: "No, no, we're already very full, thank you so much, it's the best breakfast we've ever had!"

"Should we pay? It feels a bit embarrassing to eat without paying."

Wang Fan shook his head: "We're not even open for business; what would you pay for?"

Cheng Feifei and Fu Xiangyun had to express their gratitude once more: "Thank you for the treat. If we have the chance, we'll definitely come back for lunch or dinner to enjoy the boss's culinary skills again."

"We have to get to work soon and still need to tidy up, so we won't disturb you any longer."

After speaking, they didn't leave immediately but quickly got up, took their plates to the sink, and washed them before leaving.

Wang Fan looked at Zhuo Qianqian curiously: "Has the sun risen from the west? You're actually willing to share your employee meal?"

Zhuo Qianqian gave a sly smile: "Our Great Border's cuisine is better when shared."

After saying that, she helped herself to another bowl.

Wang Fan was impressed: "I really suspect your stomach connects to the Pacific Ocean; you've eaten so much and still don't gain weight."

Zhuo Qianqian snorted lightly, taking it as a compliment from the boss. Wang Fan shook his head and took out his phone to study what dishes to make today.

Holding the phone was just a front; in reality, he opened the System Mall in his mind.

Soon, he locked in on a couple of dishes.

Zaozhuang Specialties - Spicy Chicken.

Qingdao Specialty - Crispy Chicken.

The reason for choosing two dishes is that the crispy chicken needs marination. He plans to marinate the crispy chicken in the morning and make Zaozhuang Spicy Chicken for lunch.

After deciding on the dishes, it was time to choose the ingredients. The best for making crispy chicken is about a two-and-a-half-pound young chicken, while Zaozhuang Spicy Chicken, like Linyi's stir-fried chicken, is best with a rooster that's been raised for a year and a half. It's not that a two-and-a-half-year-old rooster is unaffordable, but the year-and-a-half-old one offers better cost-effectiveness.

The chicken ordered wasn't much, just 100 of each, since he's not like his two apprentices who have tourism bureaus monitoring them; he's making decent money and is comfortable taking it easy.

Thinking about his two apprentices now makes him laugh. If they appeared in front of him now, he wouldn't recognize them at all.

To describe them with one word: miserable.

With two words: truly miserable.

With four words: a sight too tragic to watch!

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