Daddy's Gourmet Shop-Chapter 263 - 254: Embarking on a Grand Venture

After a round of back-and-forth.

Huang Tao finally managed to get rid of Li Chengzhan.

Once back in the kitchen, he couldn’t help but sigh heavily.

Xu Hao, who was busy skimming the oil off the surface of the broth for the Honeyed Ham, and Lin Zifeng, who was washing the side dishes, both looked at their boss in puzzlement and concern upon hearing his sighs.

Xu Hao asked with a face full of concern, "Boss, what’s wrong with you?"

"Ah!"

Huang Tao sighed, then said helplessly, "Sometimes I think, being too good isn’t necessarily a good thing. Every day, someone wants me to broadcast live for selling products, or wants to partner with me to open a hotel or restaurant, others want to lure me away as a head chef with high pay, and now someone even wants me to open a private kitchen in another city."

"Just dealing with these people every day is exhausting!"

The capable hands thought their boss had some big trouble: "..."

They seriously suspected their boss was trying to boast...

Though they had no proof.

The answer was obvious!

They wished they could tackle Huang Tao and tickle him mercilessly.

But...

Due to Huang Tao’s status as their boss, they did not dare to be presumptuous!

Oh!

Their worries were in vain!

What else could they do?

They could only reluctantly accept their boss’s humblebrag and respond with a polite smile before continuing with their tasks.

Huang Tao washed his hands and threw himself into the preparations before the meal.

The whole Delicious Restaurant began to bustle completely.

...

On the other side, Li Chengzhan did not return to the hotel immediately, but sat in a car parked by the roadside, leaning against the seat, enjoying the air conditioning while having a sunbath!

Of course.

More than anything, he was easing his slightly disappointed heart.

Why was it that all his enthusiasm ended up being misplaced!

Why did he eagerly offer money, only for it not to be appreciated, with no other remedy!

The thought that he had hardly gathered the ambition to achieve something big.

Wanting to accomplish something great.

But even before he could start,

it was already nipped in the bud...

dead on arrival!

No matter who it was, they wouldn’t feel happy, right?!

But since the person had expressed it so clearly, there was no point insisting anymore.

He could only give up!

Of course, in light of the delicious braised pig trotters, he decided to continue being a customer at So Delicious Restaurant.

It’s just that in the future, it would be slightly more demanding, having to drive nearly two hours to eat there.

However, for the coming days, he decided not to go back, and stay temporarily at the hotel.

Once he has eaten to his fill, and gets tired of it, he will then return home.

At the thought of the delicious braised pig trotters, his mood immediately lifted.

"Alright, let’s return to the hotel to get some sleep, and come back around 5 p.m. for dinner."

Just as he was about to drive away, he saw a bunch of elderly folks and some young people who looked like college students, all heading towards So Delicious Restaurant together.

Even more outrageous is...

These elderly folks had brought their own folding chairs, thermos cups, and windshields, sitting in a row outside the restaurant.

Some were playing games, others chatting, and even some playing card games...

Watching this scene, he mumbled in confusion, "What are they doing?"

"Could it be that they’re queuing up?"

This thought shocked him completely.

What the heck~

It’s only this early!

And people are already lining up!

Isn’t this too much?!

He glanced at the time, and it was only a little past three.

Speaking of which.

Should he head back to the hotel to rest, or join them in queuing?

Considering the pace at which they are queuing, if he comes back at five, the good dishes might already be sold out!

If that’s the case, he’d be out of luck!

Forget it, forget it, he won’t return to the hotel, he’ll just queue up directly.

To ensure he gets to eat other delicacies from So Delicious Restaurant, he hurriedly got out of the car to queue.

Imagine him, a big shot like Young Master Li, who’s been doted on since childhood, even if he wanted stars and the moon, people beneath him would have had to offer them respectfully.

But now?

Just for a bite to eat.

He has to ignore the cold, early wait in line at a small restaurant’s door, competing for a place with a group of elderly folks.

If his group of rich second-generation friends got wind of this, they’d probably laugh their heads off.

Of course, he could also use money to buy a queue spot.

But looking at the resolve of these elderly folk, it’s probably very hard to budge them with money.

As for those few young people,

maybe they could be moved with money.

But their spot in line isn’t ideal.

It wouldn’t be much better than if he queued himself.

He might as well line up himself.

Therefore, he abandoned the idea of paying for a queue spot and went to queue up personally.

...

After 4 p.m.

It was time to pick up Xuanxuan from school again.

After his phone’s alarm went off, Huang Tao quickly tidied up.

He drove to Golden Sun Kindergarten.

Picked up Xuanxuan.

As usual, Teacher Ye approached him for a chat, talking about Xuanxuan’s performance at the kindergarten today.

He was also greeted by other parents and asked by little kids if the restaurant would have new braised prawns tonight.

No need to guess, he knew which adorable one leaked this news.

It must be his precious daughter Xuanxuan!

After telling these enthusiastic little ones that there indeed would be, they started pestering their parents to take them to the restaurant to eat later.

Once they got a positive answer, the kids happily agreed with Xuanxuan to meet at the restaurant later.

Huang Tao then took Xuanxuan and drove back to the restaurant.

"Daddy, I also want to eat braised prawns."

Naturally, her request had to be fulfilled.

He agreed wholeheartedly, "Sure, Daddy will make it for you now, just wait..."

Back in the kitchen, he wasted no time preparing braised prawns for Xuanxuan.

Soon.

The braised prawns Xuanxuan had longed for were placed on her table by Huang Tao.

Seeing the prawns, coated with sauce and glowing red, arranged by her dad in a pretty pinwheel shape.

Xuanxuan couldn’t help but lick her lips.

Though eager to dig in right away, she recalled her father’s teaching that one should wash hands before eating.

She obediently went to wash her hands before picking up her chopsticks to start on the braised prawns.

A sip brought to her mouth, and her eyes sparkled with stars.

She grinned and gave a thumbs up, "Wow, it’s so good!"

"If it’s good, have more."

Huang Tao smiled indulgently, gave a few reminders, then returned to the kitchen.

After 5 p.m.

The store opened.

The neighbors who were at the front of the line entered first.

After a few visits, they could also use the self-service ordering machine.

First place an order and pay, then take a ticket and queue at the counter to pick up their meals.

This split the waiting line into two queues.

Huang Tao’s meal-preparation was swift.

Before long.

Many of the early-arriving queued-up customers were eating the dishes prepared by Huang Tao.

By now, Li Chengzhan was also enjoying his meal and tasting the braised prawns.

He peeled open the huge shrimp shell.

Revealing the pale pink, plump shrimp meat.

The rich, pure aroma hits you immediately.

Utterly appetizing.

Bite into it, the tender meat mingling with a satisfyingly bouncy texture, constantly dancing between the teeth.

Beneath the slightly sweet, slightly sour, slightly salty sauce is the pure taste of the shrimp itself.

Rich and savory.

Utterly mouth-watering.

Truly indescribable~