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Chapter 268 It's just a bowl of braised pork rice, how delicious can it be? (4.5K)

February 21st, the 24th day of the first lunar month, at 9:00 AM.

It is the auspicious time for starting a business, trading, and seeking wealth in the year of Yi Si, the month of Wu Yin, the day of Xin You, and the hour of Gui Si.

There were no flower baskets, no grand opening ceremony with gongs, drums, dragon dances, or lion dances; just a string of small firecrackers popping and crackling to let everyone know that the shop was officially open for business.

Even when Li Beixing wanted to send a flower basket, Chen Jingle refused.

For small fast food restaurants like this, there's no need for so many fancy gimmicks; delicious food at affordable prices is the key.

On the first day of business, Chen Jingle was worried that his parents might make mistakes due to nervousness, so he took some time to come and check on them.

Seeing his parents skillfully cutting meat, blanching it, dicing it, cooking it, and adding various seasonings and ingredients, Chen Jingle nodded slightly.

No problems have been found yet, so it seems that standardization is effective. I went out for a week and still remember everything clearly when I came back.

To make it easier for his parents to remember, he even standardized the units of measurement for containers, using mineral water bottles and caps.

This is such a stupid teaching method!

"Okay, that's enough. Turn off the heat. As long as we can maintain this flavor, we won't have to worry about not having customers!"

After tasting the finished product, Chen Jingle expressed his approval, saying that it was a normal performance, about 70-80% of his usual level, and acceptable for college students.

I'll reserve two portions for my parents first, so that if they all sell out later, the shop owner won't go hungry.

Also, make sure to keep food samples to avoid disputes later if problems arise.

Despite their son's approval, Chen Zhenwei and Liu Yuehua still looked somewhat worried. After all, neither of them had ever run a shop or done business before; their experience was limited, and they couldn't predict the future, so they couldn't help feeling uneasy.

Chen Jingle had to keep repeating in their ears: "What you need to do is wear your chef's hats, plastic masks, and disposable rubber gloves properly, and don't make any mistakes when serving the food later."

"One person is responsible for serving rice and packing it up, and the other is responsible for serving braised meat. It's an assembly line division of labor. Just do your job well."

"Place your tools where they are most convenient for you. Don't panic, it's okay to take your time. People who come to eat aren't so unwilling to wait even a few more seconds."

"..."

Perhaps influenced by Chen Jingle's calm attitude, the parents were much calmer.

The large pot filled with steaming hot braised meat is placed on the table, and a small gap is opened to let the heat out. At the same time, the air conditioning in the shop blows outwards, naturally carrying the aroma outside.

everything's ready.

At this moment, Chen Jingle caught a glimpse of a little girl wearing glasses passing by the door. After smelling the aroma of meat, she stopped, glanced curiously at the shop, then looked up at the signboard, hesitated, and finally decided to go in.

He chuckled softly and said, "Alright, we have a guest."

Mom and Dad immediately became nervous.

Hey, calm down, don't be too enthusiastic and scare people away.

Chen Jingle greeted the girl who came in with a smile: "Hello, are you having lunch?"

The girl wearing glasses was visibly startled when she saw Chen Jingle, then subconsciously looked down and said, "Yeah."

I feel inexplicably nervous.

As a student at the teachers' college, she had naturally heard of this handsome guy who liked to run and exercise on campus. She would occasionally run into him in the cafeteria, but she only dared to sit and watch from a distance each time. She never expected him to appear here.

Judging from this, could this be his shop?
Are his parents next to him?

They do look somewhat alike.

Chen Jingle smiled slightly: "We sell braised pork rice here, 12 yuan a serving, with a complimentary soup. Would you like to try some?"

The price of 12 yuan is neither expensive nor cheap. The girl thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll have one."

"Eat here or take it away?"

"You can eat here."

Chen Jingle nodded: "Okay, just scan the code to pay, please wait a moment."

There are several payment codes posted in the store, including WeChat and Alipay.

In addition, there are various obvious signs, such as "Please line up to get your food ↓", "Leftover food recycling area ↓", "Plate recycling area ↓", "Free rice refills are here ↓", "Free soup is here ↓", and so on.

These days, many people with social anxiety don't like communicating with others, and text prompts are more convenient for them.

The girl silently took out her phone to pay.

My dad's phone gave a voice notification: "Received 12 yuan via WeChat."

With a glance from Chen Jingle, his father quickly scooped rice onto a round plate and handed it to his mother. His mother then smiled and scooped a spoonful of freshly cooked braised meat onto the white rice.

As the first customer of the shop, I naturally had to give them a little extra and add a few slices of blanched lettuce.

This completes a serving of braised pork rice with one meat dish and one vegetable dish.

The girl's Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily as she smelled the rich aroma of braised meat.

Although the handsome man was very attractive, for her, who was starving and hadn't eaten breakfast, delicious food was clearly more appealing.

This braised pork rice is quite generous in portion size. They didn't give her less rice just because she's a girl. The braised pork, mixed with a thick sauce, is poured over white rice, making it look very appetizing, not to mention the rich aroma of meat.

The tableware is right next to the window; you can take it yourself.

I also got myself a bowl of soup. Although it was just ordinary radish and corn soup with no pork rib broth, it was pretty good for a student meal that cost 12 yuan. It was about the same price as the school cafeteria, and the rice was even better quality, not old or brown rice.

"I just don't know how it tastes."

Out of curiosity, she stirred the rice, then scooped a spoonful into her mouth.

The girl's eyes widened instantly the moment her taste buds met the braised meat.

It was a pleasant surprise; it tasted much better than she had imagined!

Perhaps she has never tasted any top-tier cuisine and doesn't know what real gourmet food is like, but for a teacher's college student, this braised pork rice is definitely the best food she has ever eaten on or around campus!
No exaggeration!

It's much better than the spicy hot pot that costs twenty or thirty yuan at a time.

It's hard to imagine that this is the taste of a 12-yuan braised pork rice.

One spoonful, two spoonfuls, the girl kept stuffing it into her mouth, only starting to chew after it was full. Until the moment she swallowed, it was as if the happiness brought by the rice mixed with braised meat filled her whole body.

Super satisfying!

Another sip of the daily soup warms you right up!
That 12 yuan was well spent; in fact, it was well worth it!
Seeing how happily the girl was eating, Chen Jingle whispered to his parents, "See, I told you, as long as someone comes to eat, they'll definitely like it. Once there's a first, there will definitely be a second. Just make sure the taste remains the same."

My parents were finally relieved and smiled.

Seeing is believing, and it's more effective than a hundred words from their son. The girl's performance undoubtedly boosted their confidence.

Today is their first day of business, and they prepared lunch for about 120 people, even after slightly reducing the portions due to concerns about not being able to sell them all.

quickly!

Other students passed by, attracted by the rich aroma of braised meat, stopped, hesitated for a moment, and then went into the shop.

It was lunchtime, and Chen Jingle's shop was newly opened. The interior was bright and clean, and the environment looked quite good. In addition, the price was clearly marked as 12 yuan for a serving of braised pork rice, with a complimentary soup.

Drawn by the rich aroma of meat, many people came in with the attitude of giving it a try and ordered a serving.

Anyway, the price isn't expensive.

If it's good, I'll come back often. The location of the Teachers' College is relatively remote, and there aren't many places to eat around. I've eaten at the school cafeteria for a semester, and I'm basically tired of it all.

Not everyone likes dining in, and soon the first student opted for takeout.

How much would it cost if I took it all together?

"It's also 12 yuan, but there's no complimentary soup, and we don't have disposable soup bowls."

Chen Jingle used biodegradable plastic lunch boxes, which were inexpensive, so he didn't charge the students extra.

"Oh, then please pack one for me."

"Okay, handsome, just wait a moment."

Dad quickly took out the pre-prepared boxed lunch and handed it to Mom, who then scooped a generous spoonful of braised meat onto her white rice. Seeing her parents' energetic appearance, Chen Jingle felt gratified, but also a little amused.

Hopefully, they'll stay this way for the next few days.

If you don't prepare a large quantity each day, and you close up shop once you've sold out, it should be fine; you won't be too tired.

……

Lin Zijun walked into the dormitory, rubbing her round belly, and let out a burp, her mouth full of the smell of braised meat.

This lunch was really satisfying.

He was an English major in the School of Foreign Languages. There were only four boys in his class, just enough for one dormitory room.

Although school officially starts tomorrow, everyone has already returned to school early.

As soon as he entered the dormitory, he said to his three roommates, "You guys know that there's a new braised pork rice shop that opened at the night market intersection to the left of the school gate?"

"Did not notice."

"Braised pork rice? Isn't it Chen's Congee, Noodles and Rice?"

"It's that place, but they only sell braised pork rice now. Let me tell you, it's absolutely delicious, the taste is incredible! I suggest you all try it, really, I'm not kidding, I'd be a dog if I lied to you!"

Lin Zijun beamed with delight, recalling the braised pork rice that only cost 12 yuan, and she couldn't forget it.

Yang Jian, who was sitting by the balcony window, scoffed, "It's just a bowl of braised pork rice. You make it sound like some kind of delicacy. Judging from your pathetic appearance, you've never even seen a snake poop before."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zijun's smile froze.

Yang Jian lives up to his name; sometimes he's incredibly sarcastic and sharp-tongued.

Lin Zijun snorted and said unhappily, "It's true that I'm a loser and I haven't eaten anything good, but I have eaten at wedding banquets in big hotels where a table costs thousands of yuan. I can only say that ingredients are ingredients and taste is taste. I dare say that this 12-yuan braised pork rice is more memorable to me than what I ate at those banquets. It's only 12 yuan, what more can you ask for! Anyway, I think it tastes better than the food in the school cafeteria. The only problem is that you have to go outside the school to eat it."

"Can't we order takeout?" another roommate asked curiously.

Lin Zijun shook her head: "Their restaurant isn't listed on any food delivery platforms yet, and they don't have anyone to deliver. It's just the owners, a husband and wife, one of them is in charge of serving the rice and the other is in charge of scooping the meat. The portions are generous, and the taste is really good. I suggest you all try it; it's much better than the school cafeteria."

Several boys were curious after hearing him say that: was it really that delicious?
Even Yang Jian, though outwardly dismissive, was actually intrigued.

Right there, a commotion suddenly broke out in the dormitory next door.

Lin Zijun ran out quickly, and her roommates followed.

As soon as I walked into the dormitory next door, I was greeted by a strong fragrance.

"what's the situation?"

Their eyes widened in surprise as they saw several boys from the next dormitory huddled together, seemingly fighting over something.

Lin Zijun said, "Hey, this is the braised pork rice place that just opened near the school gate, the one I was talking about earlier. How is it? Doesn't it smell really good?"

There are still many students who haven't eaten yet; it's perfectly normal for them to miss mealtimes because they're so engrossed in playing games. If someone from the next dorm suddenly brought back such an incredibly fragrant braised pork rice, they'd be in for a lot of flak.

Seeing that even Lin Zijun and the others had come over to watch the commotion, the boys from the next class were too embarrassed to continue making a scene and reluctantly dispersed.

The boy who brought back the braised pork rice breathed a sigh of relief; at least it was safe. He quickly started eating.

"Hey, is it really that delicious?" The others were scratching their heads in frustration.

The boy who brought back the braised pork rice didn't say anything, he just kept giving a thumbs up.

Good good!

"Let me have a bite, I'll just give you a bite back later."

"Get out! I don't even have enough to eat myself!"

Yang Jian curled his lip: "It's just a fast food meal. If you want to eat it, can't you just go buy it yourself?"

The others realized, "Oh right!"
Hurry up and get dressed to go out.

"Could someone buy one for me while they're at it?"

"Get lost, go by yourself!"

"No, I don't want to go out."

"..."

The boy who came back with the takeout suddenly said, "No need to go. They should be sold out by now. There will be very few left when it's my turn. There are still a few people behind me in line."

"Huh? There are already queues on the first day of opening?" The others were quite surprised.

Lin Zijun was used to it: "It turns out that it really is delicious, so it's normal to have a queue."

Yang Jian: "Pshaw, it's obviously a marketing stunt. Who would queue up for a boxed lunch? You'd think it was a Michelin three-star restaurant!"

"..."

Lin Zijun rolled her eyes.

Don't be fooled by the millions of people online who claim to earn a year. In reality, the majority of people in this society are ordinary. There are people who eat delicacies every day, but they are definitely not many.

What's wrong with queuing up for fast food?
As long as it tastes good!

In Lingnan, even children from wealthy families eat at roadside food stalls.

On the contrary, it is people who are not so rich who like to show off and act like they are so great.

That's right, I'm talking about a jerk like Yang Jian!
……

After the last customer finished eating, Chen Zhenwei and Liu Yuehua cleaned up the shop and put the bowls, chopsticks, spoons and other utensils into the dishwasher to wash them.

Finally, we can stop and rest.

They originally thought it was unnecessary to buy a dishwasher; they could just wash clothes slowly after closing time.

Chen Jingle refused without hesitation.

Are you kidding me? You two are busy enough making braised pork rice every day, and you're planning to take on the role of dishwashers too?
You like to suffer without experiencing hardship, right?

Purchase a commercial dishwasher directly; it has superior cleaning power and a high-temperature sterilization function.

After all, with such advanced technology these days, even household cleaning products can be washed very clean, let alone commercial ones.

When Chen Jingle eats out, his biggest fear is encountering unclean tableware; in such cases, even the most delicious food will lose its appeal.

My own little shop must be clean and hygienic!

Liu Yuehua breathed a sigh of relief, wiped the fine sweat from her forehead with her sleeve, feeling a little tired but also very happy: "I didn't expect that the first meal on the first day would be completely sold out."

Chen Zhenwei was panting heavily: "Yes, business is better than I expected. It looks like we should be able to sell out this afternoon's orders too."

He subconsciously moved his limbs, realizing that he had to take on more work than his wife.

Of course, if she's too busy, Liu Yuehua will also help with packing.

It's okay to go slow; after all, you're not very skilled at it yet, so it's normal to be slow.

Thanks to the huge "Please line up to get your food" sign written by my son, no customers rushed us. The college students were indeed very polite and well-mannered.

Liu Yuehua said, "Well, we'll see if we need to make more tomorrow."

Chen Zhenlin thought for a moment and said, "Let's observe for two days first."

After a moment's thought, Liu Yuehua agreed: "That makes sense. After all, we've just opened. What if the students are just doing it for the novelty and we make too much that we can't sell, which would be a waste?"

The couple were worried that they would make too much and not be able to sell it, but little did they know that in just one noon, their braised pork rice had already become famous throughout the teachers' college.

Through word of mouth among college students who are either eating or on their way to eat, many people know that a new fast food restaurant specializing in braised pork rice has opened outside the school. The taste is amazing, and everyone who has tried it says it's great!

then,

At lunchtime, Chen Zhenwei and Liu Yuehua were stunned to see the massive crowd surging towards them.

what's the situation? !

(End of this chapter)