Everyone!

Take it easy!

Show some mercy!

Save a few for us...

The customers lined up outside the shop were even more anxious, envious, and drooling at the sight.

This feeling!

It's driving them crazy.

They were praying while queuing and constantly checking how much those in front bought.

Each one of them feared they wouldn't get their turn!

The three-flavor veggie pan-fried dumplings and steamed ribs with lotus leaf glutinous rice were already sold out.

By comparison,

The early birds at the front of the queue were already walking out of the shop with bags full of "spoils of war."

Not having even stepped out of the shop yet,

Each impatiently tasted the three-flavor veggie pan-fried dumplings while walking.

The moment they took a bite, they couldn't help but exclaim in satisfaction!

"Holy cow! These three-flavor veggie pan-fried dumplings are insanely delicious! So good it's explosive!"

"Wow! First-class texture, first-class taste, these three-flavor veggie dumplings are top-notch!"

"Mmm... so fragrant, so tasty! It's indescribably good!"

"The three-flavor veggie dumplings are amazing, Boss Huang is amazing!"

"Absolutely the best three-flavor veggie dumplings I've ever had! No competition!"

"Tsk tsk... Such simple ingredients, yet combined by Boss Huang's skillful hands, the taste is unexpectedly exquisite and extremely delicious!"

Though their taste buds had long been spoiled by Huang Tao's culinary delights, they still had an intense reaction to the three-flavor veggie dumplings.

Their pupils dilated, the corners of their mouths lifted involuntarily, as if their souls had been struck by something!

They were enthralled by the three-flavor veggie dumplings!

While the customers queuing outside shamelessly drooled at the thought!

"For those of us at the back, we're not sure if we'll even get to buy any..."

While they were eagerly waiting, they heard people in front shouting.

"Those at the back who want the three-flavor veggie dumplings can stop queuing, they're almost gone."

"There's no chance for those at the back to get any three-flavor veggie dumplings."

"Stop queuing, they're all sold out, come back tonight if you want some!"

Darn it!

200 three-flavor veggie dumplings!

In less than ten minutes, sold out?!

Gone?

Gone!

This kind of disappointment is hard for the weary queuers who didn't get any to bear!

"Oh no, I can't take it, my high blood pressure is acting up again, I was here by 10:30 to queue and still didn't get any!"

"How can this be, why am I always the one getting hurt! I could just faint from crying at Boss Huang's doorstep..."

"Oh dear… my poor heart! I need an emergency three-flavor veggie dumpling as first aid…"

"It's only been a few minutes... and they're sold out? Is this an international joke?"

"Folks, don't worry, look on the bright side, even without the three-flavor dumplings, there are other flavors! Plus, the other flavors are also great, right?"

"Indeed, the dumplings made by Boss Huang are all excellent, his culinary skills truly earn respect from the heart."

The queuing customers felt it made sense.

So they continued to queue for other flavors!

...

This time, luck was on Qiaohong's side, and she was fortunate.

She got the last four three-flavor veggie dumplings.

This time!

She also bought 2 beef and 2 pork with mushroom dumplings for herself to make up for the regret of missing out last time.

Technically, she was an employee of Zheng's and an indirect competitor to Huang Tao.

Principally, she shouldn't buy or eat food from the rival shop.

But still!

The dumplings made by Huang Tao were insanely fragrant!

The aroma alone was mouthwatering!

How could an ordinary person like her resist such a delicious temptation?

Besides!

Since she was here and queued, it would be a waste not to buy a few!

In the end.

Unable to resist, she surrendered.

Bought some to taste!

Of course, she was not foolish enough to bring them back to Zheng's to eat.

Instead, right in Huang Tao's shop, she picked up a steaming beef dumpling and took a bite.

With the first bite, she understood why the neighborhood loved Huang Tao's dumplings, and also why Zheng's couldn't shake Huang Tao's business despite trying everything.

These dumplings were juicy and tender, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, perfectly seasoned, and not greasy!

Anyone who tasted them would have lingering memories, impossible to forget for a lifetime!

With such delicious dumplings, the ordinary ones from Zheng's naturally couldn't compete~

Just one bite, and she was utterly captivated!

Absolutely delicious!

After finishing all four dumplings, she headed back to Zheng's Breakfast Shop.

Not far from the shop, she saw the boss's wife Lin Xiue standing at the entrance expectantly.

Seeing Qiaohong return, Lin Xiue approached and softly asked, "Brought them back?"

"Yes, boss's wife, brought them back, but only four," Qiaohong nodded.

"Didn't I ask you to buy five? Why did you decide to buy only four?" Lin Xiue slightly frowned, not considering that Huang Tao's business might be too good, thinking her employee defied orders!

Feeling a bit wronged, Qiaohong explained, "Boss's wife, I didn't decide on my own; Boss Huang's three-flavor veggie dumplings were so popular that there were only four left when it was my turn..."

Ah?

At this hour...

Already... finished all the three-flavor veggie dumplings?!

Lin Xiue nearly dropped her jaw to the floor in shock, an unease arose in her heart.

"We... we'll talk inside..."

Lin Xiue led Qiaohong to the back kitchen.

The long-waiting Zhang Fugui and chef gathered around.

Each took a three-flavor veggie dumpling to taste.

The skin was very thin, with a bite, delicious broth flowed out, filling the mouth.

The fresh veggie filling was savory and sweet.

A full taste of delicious umami!

Zheng Fugui's face darkened immediately.

The chef beside him had wide eyes, tinged with surprise.

Both remained silent.

"Sigh!"

At this moment, Zheng Fugui could only sigh, and sigh again.

The chef's brows furrowed.

Liu Xiue didn't need to ask; she could read what happened from their expressions.

She asked helplessly, "Old man, what should we do next?"

Zheng Fugui paused!

His shop had been open here for decades, and business was consistently good.

He wasn't lacking financially; they had a son who graduated from a prestigious university, working for years with good pay, earning tens of thousands a month.

The first year, they rented the breakfast shop; the second, they saved enough to buy it.

Over the years, as the real estate market boomed.

The property value of the shop also multiplied, reaching around a million.

Truth be told, his situation was good enough for retirement.

Their son and daughter-in-law also advised them to lease it out, but he didn't agree.

He had been working since eighteen, learning culinary skills for a few years.

After marriage, borrowed money from relatives to open this Zheng's Breakfast Shop.

And in doing so, more than half of life passed.

Daily, he watched as these neighbors ate the breakfasts he made, chatted about daily happenings with them.

Discussed new dishes with employees.

This had become a part of his life.

Now to let go, he was still a bit reluctant.

Zheng Fugui reconciled, "We'll take it one day at a time, either continue or lease or sell it. After working for so many years, we might as well go home, spend time with grandchildren, and enjoy the quiet life."

"Alright, you're in charge!"

"First, let's cancel the imitation dumplings and pork and century egg congee..."

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