In front of Huang Tao's shop, it's bustling with people.
The line of customers stretches from the shop's entrance to the street corner.
The proportion of return customers remains high!
As high as 90%!
Adding a small number of new customers drawn by the reputation, naturally, the line keeps getting longer!
In short!
Zheng's Breakfast Shop can't shake Huang Tao's business at all.
The customers in line are all chatting to pass the boring waiting time.
"That Zheng's Breakfast Shop at the corner launched new pan-fried buns and pork congee with preserved egg this morning. It's clear to anyone that Zheng's is trying to imitate Boss Huang, but it's just a joke instead."
"I heard that Zheng's new pan-fried buns and pork congee with preserved egg can't compare to Boss Huang's at all. The taste is not even close~"
"Right, right, I just bought some to try, and then... couldn't eat it at all." The potbellied middle-aged man tossed his husky by the tree in front of the shop and joined the group chat, looking regretful.
"Exactly, after eating Boss Huang's pan-fried buns and pork congee, how can you eat pan-fried buns and pork congee from anywhere else!"
"Still, Boss Huang's pan-fried buns and pork congee are the best! You can't find this taste anywhere else!"
"Only Boss Huang's cooking is good!"
"Exactly, exactly, the only person I admire is Boss Huang! In making pan-fried buns, pork congee, and stewed pig trotters, if he claims to be the second-best, no one dares to claim to be the first."
"Makes sense!"
"In the future~ for pan-fried buns, pork congee, and stewed pig trotters, I will only go to Boss Huang's shop. Look at his popularity, it's so high that you don't even have to worry about running away, hahaha~"
...
At 7 o'clock on the dot, when business starts,
customers enthusiastically and orderly swarmed into the "So Delicious" shop.
As soon as they entered, they couldn't wait to order.
"Boss Huang, three types of pan-fried buns, 3 of each, and a bowl of pork congee with preserved egg, to eat here."
"I didn't get to eat last night, so I must have it this morning."
"Boss Huang, I'll have 18 pan-fried buns, 6 of each flavor, and three bowls of pork congee with preserved egg. My granddaughter loves your cooking."
"Boss Huang, I want beef and pork stuffing, 10 of each, and two bowls of pork congee with preserved egg, to take away."
"Teacher Ye."
Huang Tao smiled and greeted Ye Wen, swiftly packing her order.
Ye Wen paid and waited at the side.
Seeing the line of customers growing longer behind her, she was amazed at how good Huang Tao's business was.
"Hello, Teacher Ye~"
Xuanxuan waved using Mimi's right paw, smiling as she greeted Ye Wen.
Mimi wore an expression of resigned despair!
As long as her little owner is happy~
"What a cute little cat~"
Ye Wen's eyes turned into hearts, utterly defenseless against Mimi.
"Teacher Ye, she's called Mimi. I adopted her with Daddy yesterday. I'm telling you, she's amazing, she can even do backflips!" Xuanxuan spoke with pure joy in her voice.
Ye Wen petted Mimi's head, smiling, "Really, what an amazing kitty!"
Xuanxuan tilted her head to look at her dad, seeing him busy, a thought popped in her little head.
With a smile, she asked, "Teacher Ye, can I go to school with you today?"
"Of course, you can!" Ye Wen nodded, adding, "But you have to get your dad's approval first."
Xuanxuan playfully made an OK sign, tilting her little head up, "Daddy, Daddy..."
"Hm? What's up?" Huang Tao smiled at her warmly.
"Daddy, can I go to school with Teacher Ye now?"
Huang Tao was about to say that it's troublesome to bother Teacher Ye every time, but seeing Teacher Ye nodding, he agreed, "Sure."
Busy as he was, he took a moment to put the prepared water bottle and backpack on Xuanxuan, reminding her, "Xuanxuan, have a good lunch and remember to drink more water. Daddy will pick you up in the afternoon."
"Daddy, I remember. Just put your mind at ease and keep your thoughts in your heart~" Xuanxuan gently patted him.
"Teacher Ye, sorry for the trouble."
"It's no trouble. Xuanxuan is well-behaved, having her company makes the road less dull for me..."
"See you Daddy in the afternoon, bye Mimi..."
Xuanxuan reluctantly waved goodbye and went to school with Ye Wen.
Huang Tao watched his daughter's back, thinking about hurrying up with the recruitment, so he could spend more time with Xuanxuan.
This way, he wouldn't always have to rely on others to take her to school~
Freed from the little mischievous witch's grasp, Mimi lay leisurely, curling into a ball, with her tail on her front paws, resting her head on her tail, squinting her eyes to recharge.
This kitty is charging, poop scooper, please stay away~
Yeah!
Huang Tao couldn't be bothered with her, continuing his busy work.
The pan-fried buns came out one pan at a time.
The pork congee with preserved egg was visibly decreasing.
Close to eight, he looked at the empty pot and apologetically said, "Sorry everyone, everything is sold out this morning. Please come back at noon~"
Someone asked, still unsatisfied, "I just want one, just one would be fine!"
"Really all gone," Huang Tao laughed wryly, shaking his head apologetically.
He saved some, but those were for Jiang Guowei next door...
Long-time customers, after being "trained" these past few days, understood.
They didn't make it hard for Huang Tao.
Thinking they could only come back at noon.
Each of them gradually and spontaneously moved towards the door.
Of course, the voices of helpless complaints were inevitable.
"Ah! Missed out this morning again. The line is getting harder and harder to get through, it's absurd, utterly absurd!"
"Ever since I ate Boss Huang's pan-fried buns, I've been dreaming of delicious buns floating in the air even in my dreams, even my boss's face turned into a bun, smelling amazing! Then it woke me up from craving, and I lined up early, but I still couldn't get any this morning, it's trying to tempt me to death!"
"Not gonna work! For queuing up like this, I'll have to get my mom out of retirement, let her line up at noon, yes, happily decided."
"The food Boss Huang makes is exquisite everywhere, the only regret is the quantity is somewhat limited!"
"Oh! Saying it brings tears of heartbreak! Given the situation, what else can be done! Just come earlier to queue at noon."
Some customers shuddered at the thought of lining up.
Then a thought suddenly struck them.
Came up with a plan!
"Boss Huang, how about I pay you now, and you save some pan-fried buns, pork congee, and stewed pig trotters for me at noon?"
"Boss Huang, I'll also pay in advance, please save some for me at noon?"
"Then I'll also wire the money to you~"
"Me too, me too..."
Huang Tao thought for a bit.
If it were just one or two customers asking for a reservation, it wouldn't be a problem.
But with more people, he couldn't possibly save enough!
And mistakes are likely!
He could only shake his head, saying apologetically, "Please come at noon, there will be new items then."
New items?!
Customers perked up at the word, their eyes instantly lit up!
"Boss is launching new flavors at noon?!"
"Alright! That's what I want!"
"Okay, I'll come back at noon then."
The customers who missed out left the scene.
Zheng Fugui watched as the disappointed customers left, his eyes suddenly bright like bulbs.
Great!
Boss Huang's food is finally sold out~
The opportunity for Zheng's Breakfast Shop has finally arrived!
He signaled to his staff beside him with his eyes.
The staff caught on instantly.
Shouting loudly, "New items promotional sale, pork and mushroom pan-fried buns, 10 yuan for 4, beef pan-fried buns, 10 yuan for 3, pork congee with preserved egg 6 yuan per bowl, welcome new and returning customers to taste!"
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