Food Stall: Customers Chase Me across the Country-Chapter 296 - 297: Golden Legend Strikes Again

"Wow? It’s exactly like Little Chen said, even coming this early, and we have to line up."

Principal Chen looked at the queue at the cafeteria entrance and smiled at Director Hao.

"These must be students without morning classes or only a few classes, right? Can’t let them delay their studies just for a meal."

Director Hao laughed, "Don’t worry, Principal. The students know what they’re doing. I know this class; they only have two periods this morning."

"Well, let’s get in line too."

Principal Chen chuckled, striding steadily into the line.

Of course, the students recognized the principal and the director and greeted them. They both responded with smiles.

Principal Chen asked with a smile, "Are you all lining up for window 5?"

Zhang Shuo, standing in front of Principal Chen, replied a bit timidly, "Yes, Principal."

Principal Chen curiously asked, "Is the food at window 5 really that good? No one thinks it’s not delicious?"

Zhang Shuo shook his head blankly, "Everyone I know says it’s incredibly delicious, and no one has ever said anything negative."

Wow, not a single bad review?

Principal Chen and Director Hao suddenly felt more anticipation for this mysterious window 5.

They rarely have time to hunt for good food, so if it turns out not to be good, it would be a real letdown for them.

"Creak..."

While thinking about it, they heard a light sound as the cafeteria doors opened punctually at 11:30.

The students, initially scattered on both sides, instantly surged into the line as if they had never left.

Principal Chen and Director Hao were surprised to find that although people were entering the door, they seemed to be getting farther from it.

Zhang Shuo, a bit embarrassed, explained, "Principal, Director, those students were too absorbed, I suppose they didn’t notice you."

Principal Chen couldn’t help but laugh and said, "I was just curious why those students weren’t lining up. Looks like it’s one representative per dormitory. Quite efficient, haha."

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Wang Fan timed it just right.

"Steamed chicken over water, 28 yuan per serving (half a chicken), 600 servings left."

At the same time the cafeteria doors opened, his sales information was updated, with two more minutes until the first batch of steamed chicken was ready.

Gotta leave some time for students to queue up, right?

Seeing the first one rushing up, Zhuo Qianqian, Wang Fan was a bit surprised.

"Here so early today?"

"Only two classes this morning, so I came early to line up. Food tastes better when you line up for it, haha. What’s steamed chicken over water?"

As she spoke, Zhuo Qianqian curiously looked at the massive integrated machine.

This thing looked so high-tech; who knows when the owner got it?

Wang Fan laughed, "You’ll know in two minutes. I promise you’ll love it."

"I love everything the boss makes."

Zhuo Qianqian said matter-of-factly.

Their little love talk, oblivious to the surroundings, made Jiang Chenchen and the others rub their arms to get rid of goosebumps.

"Can you two be a bit more mindful? There are others here too!"

"Yeah, spreading PDA everywhere. Have you considered whether single folks want it?"

While the three were complaining, there was a "ding" from the machine.

Upon hearing the sound, the three stopped talking and stared intently at the machine.

After all, they’ve had hand-torn chicken, white-cut chicken, and many kinds of chicken, but this steamed chicken over water was something they’ve never heard of before, and they all wanted to see what this dish really looked like.

The students behind them tiptoed and craned their necks to see, all waiting for Wang Fan to unveil this mysterious dish.

Opening the machine’s cabinet door, a puff of steam quickly dissipated. Wang Fan, with heat-resistant gloves on, took the tray out.

The students who could see the plate widened their eyes in unison, then exclaimed in unison, "Wow, Golden Legend!"

Who could blame them? The tray from their angle was a blaze of golden yellow.

The yellow-feather chicken, after being steamed, looked plumper, with tender, golden skin that was indeed eye-catching. And due to the steam and oil sheen, it reflected the light, really looking like a legendary loot in a game.

This left the students behind thoroughly confused.

"What is this Golden Legend? Are we getting game drops here?"

"What’s going on? Folks at the front, what did you see?"

"What’s the meaning of Golden Legend? Can someone explain?"

But their questions were destined to go unanswered, as the students in the front were fixed on the chicken on the plate, with no mind to spare.

Under the crowd’s gaze, Wang Fan removed his gloves, and with his "iron hand of indifference," he grasped a drumstick of the Golden Legend.

Indeed, it was an "iron hand of indifference," as anyone who gets burned often knows, freshly steamed chicken is very hot; only a pro like Wang Fan would dare to do that.

He gently lifted the drumstick with a soft "tear" sound, the golden chicken skin ripping apart instantly.

With that tug, large drops of oil began to drip from the drumstick and the body, just by looking you could imagine how tender and juicy the chicken was.

"Whoa... is this really real?"

"Can chicken really be this juicy?"

"In that moment, I thought of a waterfall."

"I can already imagine how tender this chicken is. Look at that big drumstick in the boss’s hand, taking a bite would surely be amazing!"

As the crowd buzzed with comments, Wang Fan dipped the drumstick into another bowl.

When he took it out again, it was covered in green scallions and golden ginger powder.

Then...

Jiang Chenchen suddenly screamed, "Who’s flaunting their love?! Ah, my eyes!"

"Elder Wang, please stop your magic! We’re already full!"

"You can’t show off like this!"

"This is against the rules, breaking the rules!"

"It’s a crime! Even if you’re in love, don’t flaunt it. Am I eating dog food or chicken?!"

Wang Fan was a bit speechless; he was just feeding his girlfriend a piece of chicken. Was there really a need for such a big reaction? We’ve always been like this.

Zhuo Qianqian blushed a bit, taking out her tray for Wang Fan to put it on, as she saw the principal earlier and thought it best not to be too ostentatious.

Wang Fan then brought out another plate, quickly chopped the half chicken on the cutting board into small pieces, and replated them. Zhuo Qianqian walked out of the line with her tray, featuring an extra drumstick, drawing envious looks.

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