The shrimp paste, brought to his lips, was so fresh it was impossible to resist.
That fresh, savory aroma, with its unique and domineering scent of the ocean, relentlessly assaults his nose.
Ling Zi Yu felt he truly couldn't take it anymore!
At worst, he can just take his medicine when he gets back. He's been paying attention to his diet lately!
After figuring it out, Ling Zi Yu quickly picked up his chopsticks, took the shrimp paste from Man Man's spoon, thanked his little darling first, and then reminded her, "Daddy said that you can't share utensils with others, it's unhygienic."
Man Man nodded obediently, "I know, Daddy, you should try it!"
After the little girl finished speaking, she lowered her head again to show off the shrimp paste.
Waah, these shrimp balls are so delicious! I wish I could eat them everyday!
After Ling Zi Yu finished lecturing his daughter, he blew on the shrimp paste and put the large, plump piece into his mouth.
The moment it entered his mouth, the fresh, fragrant aroma, like a swirling whirlwind, instantly filled his lips and teeth.
Ling Zi Yu carefully bit into the shrimp paste.
It was bouncy, firm, and chewy, with a delightful texture.
Upon biting into it, the savory aroma of the shrimp paste burst forth, reaching its peak in the mouth, so fragrant it was almost intoxicating!
Ling Zi Yu thought, sometimes, delicious food really can wash away fatigue.
The moment the shrimp meat entered his stomach, he truly felt that all the weariness of the day seemed to have vanished.
What remained was a refreshed and energetic self.
He was even looking forward to helping his daughter with her homework tonight.
Homework? A piece of cake!
Give him another shrimp paste, and he'd be looking forward to it tomorrow night too!
Soon, Grandpa Hong and the other's shrimp paste noodles were served.
The steamed dumplings were ready too. Sheng Jiu ladled out a portion and set it aside, this was to be delivered to the shop next door later.
The other portion was brought up to Grandpa Hong and the other.
Sheng Jiu was about to leave when new customers entered the restaurant.
They looked somewhat unfamiliar, and there were three of them. Judging from their demeanor, they seemed like live streamers?
Among the three were two young men and a girl with full make up and sparkling eyes.
The three hadn't originally intended to come here, they were just passing by when they were inexplicably drawn in and came in.
The girl was holding up her phone, she was live streaming.
The moment she entered the restaurant, the girl's eyes suddenly lit up.
Her eyes, already sparkling with make up, now looked like the rising sun, giving one a sense of joy and relief, as if finally seeing light in life!
Two boys entered first, politely asking Sheng Jiu if they could come in since they were livestreaming.
Sheng Jiu didn't seem to mind, they were all young people, and it was normal for them to enjoy these things.
However, she pointed to the customers in the restaurant and said, "If you want the customers to be in the video, please ask their permission first to avoid unnecessary trouble. As for me, it's no problem."
After receiving Sheng Jiu's consent, the three of them entered the restaurant.
The two boys then went to ask Grandpa Hong and the others.
The two grandpas didn't mind, but Ling Zi Yu didn't like others exposing his child, so he refused.
Since they didn't like it, they couldn't force him.
Therefore, when the girl was live streaming, the camera didn't turn in that direction to avoid filming them.
After entering the restaurant, the girl chose a table close to the counter before turning to look at the menu on the wall.
"Aya, everyone, the menu can't be shown on camera. Some passersby don't like being filmed, and they happen to be sitting over there. But I can help you see, Steamed Shrimp Dumplings, 68 yuan a serving, 8 dumplings... um? no, how much?" The girl greeted the viewers in the live stream with a smile and explained the situation.
However, after reading the menu, she broke down in shock even before her fans.
Although her destination was a buffet restaurant where the average cost per person was over 200 yuan, but that doesn't mean she was being ripped off!
This kind of small street restaurant, 8 steamed dumplings for 68 yuan?
Is it because lying is illegal that people are resorting to outright robbery now?
The girl was speechless with surprise, while some of the viewers in the live stream seemed unfazed.
They'd seen expensive things before—all sorts of "plum assassins," "chocolate assassins," "ice cream assassins"...
After seeing so many things, they've become more composed.
Some fans, however, think...
How can a street-side eatery charge such a high price for a single serving of dumplings?
And only eight?
Are they made of gold?
[No way, Xiu Xiu, you have to try it!]
[I wouldn't even turn my head if I heard the steamed dumplings were 28 yuan, but I'd definitely try the 68 yuan ones.]
[How much? 8 for 68 yuan?? More than 8 yuan each? Are there really gold in them?]
[Waaaaah, prices are skyrocketing! This worker is completely overwhelmed!]
…
The girl's live stream room name: Tian Xiu Beauty Pageant
She wasn't choosing handsome men, but rather delicious food.
Tian Xiu thought, "Since I'm already here, and these dumplings are so expensive, I really don't want to leave without seeing what they look like."
After asking the two guys on the team what they wanted to eat, Tian Xiu waved to Sheng Jiu: "Boss, one serving of steamed dumplings and two servings of shrimp paste noodles, please."
"Okay, please wait a moment." Sheng Jiu replied, then went into the kitchen.
The steamed dumplings were fresh out of the steamer, the serving for next door hadn't been delivered yet.
Sheng Jiu quickly boiled the water, then picked out a plate of steamed dumplings and carried it out: "Steamed Shrimp Dumplings, please enjoy."
The freshness of the Steamed Shrimp Dumplings was subtle and understated.
Because the fresh aroma is locked in by the wheat flavor, you have to bite into it to experience its enticing fragrance.
After serving the meal, Sheng Jiu hurriedly took another serving and went next door.
Li Cheng Xiang had just finished the last sip of soup.
Savoring the freshness of the shrimp and the deliciousness of the soup, he really wanted another serving!
But!!!
His stomach was already full!
Seeing Sheng Jiu bring over the steamed dumplings, Li Cheng Xiang hurriedly got up to greet her: "I'll take them, I'll take them, Little Boss."
He was also planning to talk to Sheng Jiu about the part time job.
Although Sheng Jiu was also concerned about the matter, but there were still customers in the restaurant and the fire was still burning in the kitchen, so she pointed to her own area and explained the situation.
Li Cheng Xiang, upon hearing this, expressed his understanding: "Then remember to come find me when you're done. My nephew and the others are willing, we can talk about it later."
Sheng Jiu was quite happy to hear a reply.
If she didn't get a reply, she would need to think of another way.
When Sheng Jiu returned, the water was almost boiling.
Seeing that there was no rush, she started stir-frying the tomatoes first.
At this moment, Tian Xiu and two of her team members were taking a 360 degrees close up of the steamed dumplings that had been served: "Let's see what these 68 yuan dumplings actually look like. This dumpling skin is something else, it's semi-transparent and quite pretty. You can even clearly see the slight red color of the shrimp meat inside after it's cooked. This is a master!"
[These dumpling wrappers can be mass-produced, Xiu Xiu, don't believe it!]
[I'm not afraid he won't add anything, I'm afraid he will add something.]
[You'd never guess what outrageous things they add to make dumpling wrappers more chewy and translucent!]
…
Seeing these reminders in the comments, Tian Xiu actually hesitated to touch the steamed dumplings.
But…
It smells so good!
The fragrance was so pervasive that she couldn't resist it anywhere.
If it wasn't for her professionalism, she felt she wouldn't even be able to concentrate on the explanation and would have already started eating.
So, how could she refuse?