Chapter 672: Chapter 656: Wouldn’t the Whole Family End Up Fighting Over It?
The twilight had become hazy, and the sky filled with the evening glow gradually lost its color.
At 5:30, the after-work rush began.
Therefore.
There were more and more people clocking off from work.
Some regulars working nearby headed straight for the Delicious Restaurant the moment they finished work, without hesitation.
Then...
The moment they caught the delicious aroma wafting out from the restaurant, they instantly felt rejuvenated, as if their work fatigue from the entire day was gone, and a radiant smile unintentionally spread across their faces.
The employees of Zhicheng Real Estate Agency, who were the first to arrive, couldn’t help exclaiming happily, "Thankfully, we sprinted over here, otherwise the place would surely be packed, and we’d have to queue."
Zhang Qijun nodded in agreement, "Exactly, luckily we were smart and cleaned up just before finishing work; the moment work was done, we rushed over here. Otherwise, we’d have a crowd competing with us for seats. Right now, smelling the aroma coming from Boss Huang’s restaurant, I feel today’s work was totally worth it!"
While talking, he couldn’t resist sniffing again, showing a look of bliss on his face.
Ah~
Smells so good~
Liao Ziqing laughed, "We definitely benefited from the privilege of ’being the first to enjoy the moon by being near the water’s edge.’ I’ve always said I’d bring home some braised meat dishes for my son and husband to try, and today, I finally have the chance."
Seeing many office workers heading toward the Delicious Restaurant, Zhang Qijun quickly urged, "Hurry, hurry, get inside before it gets crowded, or it’ll be hard to find a seat."
"Yes, hurry up, hurry up, before the customers behind us get ahead..."
Hearing this, Li Meiqing pulled the procrastinating Su Ruiqi along and entered the restaurant.
"You go in first, save a seat for me~"
Dialing a number, Liao Ziqing told her three colleagues, then, seeing the call go through, quickly said, "Hey, hubby, you didn’t go shopping after work, did you? Oh, if you didn’t, don’t bother. Don’t cook dinner; just wait with our son for me at home, and I’ll bring you some delicious food!"
Hanging up the call, she eagerly entered the restaurant to join her colleagues and started to order.
Soon.
As more office workers arrived, the restaurant was filled with diners.
Inside, customers either dined in or packed their orders to go.
In no time, the place was bustling with chatter, lively and noisy!
And outside the entrance, quite a few customers were waiting for a table!
"Is it this restaurant?"
"I see flower baskets at the door and quite a number of people queuing; it must be this one."
"Wow, isn’t this a newly opened place? It’s already packed inside, and so many are in line outside; the business is incredibly good!"
"Hey, Old Chen reminded me, if you want to eat here, you have to come early, or else you’ll be stuck queuing. I didn’t think much of it then, but looking back, I should have listened."
Among those queuing, there were quite a few elderly people.
They were neighborhood residents from nearby apartment complexes.
Recently, word spread around the neighborhood about how delicious Huang Tao’s assorted dishes and drinks were.
When some elderly folks heard about it, they were tempted by the descriptions and wanted to buy some to let their returning grandchildren taste them, so they came around meal time.
Seeing the queue, they had no choice but to join in.
For the possibly tasty boxed meal, these neighborhood folks were willing to wait.
Moreover, some had promised their grandchildren, and returning empty-handed wouldn’t do.
So!
Since they’re here, they might as well wait.
Fortunately, some customers inside didn’t dine in and simply got a few braised meat meals packed to enjoy at home with their families.
Therefore.
The line moved quite quickly, and soon it was these neighborhood folks’ turn.
They approached the counter and asked Yang Huiru with a smile, "Hello, can we order here?"
"Yes, what would you like to order?" Yang Huiru responded politely.
"Well, I’ll have a Garlic Rib and a Braised Chicken Leg Meal, and a Coconut Milk Bubble Smoothie, packed to go."
"I also want a Garlic Rib, packed to go. More than that would be too much to eat."
This remark instantly drew attention from other regulars in the restaurant and made them turn and look at the elderly customers, chuckling.
Can’t finish it?
What an international joke!
Just one Garlic Rib? If you buy it home, wouldn’t the whole family fight over it?
Zhang Qijun, who was enjoying his meal, couldn’t help but kindly remind, "Elder, let me tell you, for family harmony, I suggest you buy a few more Garlic Ribs."
"Oh?"
Elder Yao looked puzzled, "Young man, why are you saying this?"
Zhang Qijun politely responded, "Nothing much, just worried you’ll end up having to make another trip."
"Heh."
Elder Yao said cheerfully, "If it’s really that good, it’s not a problem to make another trip!"
Zhang Qijun laughed, "It’s no big deal if you make another trip, but I’m afraid by the time you do, the Garlic Ribs will be sold out..."
"Oh, that’s impossible, right?"
Elder Yao felt he was exaggerating but, seeing his serious face, couldn’t help asking Yang Huiru, "How many Garlic Ribs have you prepared at your store?"
Yang Huiru smiled, "Tonight we prepared about 200 servings!"
"Oh... so many servings?"
Elder Yao looked surprised, "Can you sell all that in one evening?"
"Yes."
Yang Huiru found his comment amusing but responded courteously.
At this moment.
The Garlic Rib Elder Yao ordered was ready; he didn’t dwell on Yang Huiru’s words, took it, and left with the packed bag.
Soon, Elder Yao returned home.
As soon as he entered, he saw his grandson’s shoes neatly placed in the shoe cabinet.
He didn’t need to guess that his darling grandson had returned from school.
Cheerfully, he placed the takeout box on the dining table and called out to his grandson, who was doing homework in the study, "Darling, grandpa bought your favorite Garlic Ribs, come and have some!"
His grandson’s voice came from the study, "Grandpa, I’ll eat after I finish my homework."
His wife, cooking in the kitchen, heard this, poked her head out, and complained, "No wonder you disappeared; you went to buy Garlic Ribs. But store-bought ones aren’t as clean as homemade! If you wanted some, just say so; I could’ve made them!"
Elder Yao laughed and said, "Oh, I was just walking and bumped into Old Yuan from next door. He told me a new restaurant opened near our neighborhood with delicious food. They have recently released Garlic Ribs that are very tasty. I thought since our grandson loves Garlic Ribs, we should try it, so I bought some for him."
"The restaurant Old Yuan mentioned?"
His wife remembered; last night during her walk in the neighborhood, Old Yuan’s wife also enthusiastically recommended the restaurant’s food.
They praised it to the skies!
At the time, she just casually listened and didn’t take it seriously.
After all, she thought home-made food was cleaner than restaurant food.
Just then, the door opened...
