At the entrance of Delicious Restaurant, there was already a long queue of people.

Ling walked over and joined the end of the line.

She couldn't help but exclaim, "These days! Who can compete with the retired old folks and college students without class when it comes to queuing?"

Hardly had she stood there when more people joined behind her.

Soon, the line stretched into a long dragon.

From the snippets of conversation she overheard, she could guess that most were here for the new lotus leaf sticky rice pork ribs and three-flavor vegetable pan-fried buns.

Sales start at five o'clock.

After a considerable wait, it was finally her turn.

"What would you like?" Huang Tao asked politely with a smile.

"I want..."

Looking at the pot of three-flavor vegetable pan-fried buns, delicious in both appearance and aroma, and the fragrant lotus leaf sticky rice pork ribs, her mouth watered instantly.

Logically, a woman in her forties like her shouldn't crave food so intensely.

But at that moment, she felt bewitched and thought she'd really miss out if she didn't have some!

Oh well!

Who says adults always have to be rational? Following your heart for food can be so satisfying!

So, she decided to get some for her husband and herself.

"Boss, give me three orders of lotus leaf sticky rice pork ribs, 10 three-flavor vegetable pan-fried buns, and three braised pork trotters, to go."

"Alright, just a moment."

Huang Tao swiftly packed up her order. "That'll be 192 yuan. You can pay with Alipay or WeChat."

Ling scanned the code to pay.

"WeChat payment received, 192 yuan."

"Thanks, boss," she said, picking up the packed food from the counter.

"Alright, take care!"

As Huang Tao finished, he began taking the next customer's order.

Ling, satisfied, headed to her daughter's school.

...

Inside the gates of Linjiang First High School, there was a quaint long corridor.

During designated school times, if parents came to visit or bring something to their kids, they could wait here.

Waiting for their children to come find them.

Ling registered briefly at the guardhouse near the school gate before heading to the corridor to wait.

At that time, many parents were sitting in the corridor, bringing meals and soups for their children.

High school, after all!

It's an important stage of learning, and many boarding students can't go home during school days.

Especially for seniors, they only have breaks every two weeks.

If parents want to visit or their children lack daily essentials, they bring them over during this window.

Plus, the cafeteria food can get monotonous for the kids after a while.

While parents are making the trip, they tend to bring some homemade or take-out meals.

Ling waited for a bit, and soon, many parents were gradually meeting their kids.

The affectionate instructions they were giving were full of love that couldn't be hidden!

Soon.

She saw her daughter, Lin Yuru.

"Mom..."

Lin Yuru called softly.

"Hey, come sit here." Qiao Ling motioned for Lin Yuru to sit down, the affection in her eyes clear as she smiled warmly, "You must be hungry, Mom specifically bought you pan-fried buns, lotus leaf sticky rice pork ribs, and braised pork trotters, have a taste."

"Mom, why did you get these? I wanted fried chicken and burgers!"

When Lin Yuru heard this, she furrowed her brow slightly, feeling displeased.

People under pressure can easily overthink.

She felt it was such a simple request, but even wanting a bit of fried chicken and a burger to relax couldn't be fulfilled.

Ling saw her daughter's expression, feeling anxious.

She quickly explained to comfort her, "Xiaoyu! Listen to what Mom has to say. It's not that Mom won't buy it for you, I just thought fried chicken and burgers weren't very nutritious. The ingredients at Delicious Restaurant are fresh and nutritious, and they're really delicious. That's why I decided to get these for you, even took half an hour off to queue for them. But if you really don't want them, I can order you fried chicken and burgers on Meituan right now, does that work?"

Hearing this, Lin Yuru felt a little better.

She understood her mom's intentions.

But she still felt a bit uncomfortable with her mom's decision-making.

"So that's why! I'll forgive you this time, but don't make decisions on your own next time, okay?"

"Alright! Mom remembers. Now, try the lotus leaf sticky rice pork ribs first."

Qiao Ling opened the food bag and unwrapped the lotus leaf...

A rich aroma spread throughout the air.

The sticky rice had been dyed a rich brown by the pork ribs, with a sprinkle of green scallion, making it look very appetizing.

The students eating nearby could smell the strong aroma and suddenly found their own meals less appetizing!

The corridor was small, and with just a sniff, you could pinpoint the source of the smell.

Oh no!

The meals brought by other parents somehow didn't smell as delicious.

Other students resignedly sniffed the aroma of the lotus leaf sticky rice pork ribs while picking at their own meals.

The scene was somewhat bizarre!

Ling and Lin Yuru were a bit puzzled, but they didn't think much of it.

Ling laughed and said, "These lotus leaf sticky rice pork ribs and three-flavor vegetable pan-fried buns are new dishes launched just this noon. Many people queued up and still couldn't get them! I was lucky to get a few servings because I went early. I've heard everyone who tried them said they were delicious, and I promise you'll like them too."

"Mom, you're being too presumptuous! Just because others like it doesn't mean I will too!" Lin Yuru pouted, clearly not in agreement.

Ling smiled silently.

Actions speak louder than words, after all.

Truth will out.

Lin Yuru took a spoon and gently tasted a small bite.

After the first bite, she couldn't stop!

The meat was savory with the soft sweetness of sticky rice, and the sticky rice absorbed the meat's flavor. Underlying everything was the fresh aroma of the lotus leaf.

Although the sticky rice was slowly collapsing, it didn't lose its taste; instead, the flavor grew stronger!

Hmm hmm hmm~

Deliciously fragrant and meltingly soft, it was explosively good!

Super delicious with a chewy texture!

The ribs were tender and savory, not greasy, falling apart with a bite!

The sticky rice was incredibly fragrant and flavorful!

She couldn't help but continue eating big bites.

The aromatic sticky rice paired with the savory ribs made for an extraordinary taste!

As she ate, she didn't realize her previously drooping face had slowly lightened with smiles.

She felt refreshingly relaxed, her once-cloudy mind clearing up, and her mood lifted.

Ling quietly watched her daughter from the side, noting the subtle change in her demeanor. She knew the lotus leaf sticky rice pork ribs had won her over!

Ling playfully asked, "Is it good?"

"Delicious, so delicious, this is the best lotus leaf sticky rice pork ribs I've ever had, without a doubt."

At this moment, Lin Yuru had forgotten her previous complaints, completely lost in the lotus leaf sticky rice pork ribs.

"Glad you like it," Ling gently ruffled her short hair.

Seeing her mother's joyful expression watching her, Lin Yuru felt moved and offered a spoonful to her mom, "Mom, you try it, the flavor is really amazing."

"No need, I have my own. I'll eat with your dad when we get home," Ling declined.

"Just try a bit!"

"You!" Ling chuckled, taking a bite, and felt much of her travel fatigue dissipate, "It's really good. Eat up, and if you ever want more, just message me."

"Okay."

As Lin Yuru ate the lotus leaf sticky rice pork ribs, leaning on her mom, her mood improved, and she felt a desire to share her thoughts with her mom.

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