Chapter 41 - Chapter 41 - 41 Preparing Staff Meals (2/2)

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Chen Yu didn’t answer, but simply put her down on the ground.

“Go home and do your homework. It’s not your turn to worry about adult matters,” he said.

Tuan Tuan pouted and somewhat resentfully went up to the third floor.

“The child was just asking. Why be so fierce?” Tong Ya complained, casually taking out a tissue to wipe the sweat from Chen Yu’s brow.

The hall was now filled with people who were startled to see Tong Ya’s gesture.

“My goodness, could it be that Boss Chen has a thing going with this young woman?”

“I have to say, they really do make a good match.”

“That girl is sincere, too. Ever since Boss Chen’s food cart started, she’s always been right by his side.”

“Boss Chen is hardworking and reliable. Who knows what kind of woman would divorce him, leaving behind such a cute daughter too?”

“No wonder he wasn’t interested when people tried to set him up before. With such a great woman by his side, why look for someone else?”

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Chen Yu didn’t refuse Tong Ya’s offer to wipe his sweat, but he quickly took the tissue from Tong Ya and started to wipe himself.

“I’m going to buy some vegetables. Now that I have some free time, I need to arrange an employee meal that isn’t just spring rolls and fried cakes all the time.”

“Then let me go with you!” Tong Ya said.

Tong Ya tentatively took hold of Chen Yu’s arm and they both headed to the nearby farmers’ market.

On the way, seeing that Chen Yu hadn’t refused her, Tong Ya boldly hooked her arm through his.

Chen Yu merely paused for a moment, then continued walking ahead.

“How much for the greens, boss?” Chen Yu crouched down in front of a vegetable stand.

“One yuan per bunch!”

“Give me five bunches and chop off half of that winter melon, please!”

“You got it!” Just as the owner was about to fetch the vegetables, he caught a clear view of Chen Yu’s face.

“Eh, aren’t you Boss Chen?”

Chen Yu nodded.

“I really love the fried cakes and spring rolls from your place! Eh, what brings you out today? Is the business closed?”

“We’ve hired waitstaff at the shop, so I have more spare time. I’m out shopping for some vegetables for employee meals.”

The stall owner smacked his head. “Almost forgot! When I visited yesterday, I saw those six girls. They are quite capable.”

With that, the stall owner looked over at Tong Ya.

“Eh, isn’t this the girl who used to help you? You two are together now.”

Tong Ya didn’t speak but just chuckled and nestled her head closer to Chen Yu.

Their intimate gesture would lead anyone to assume they were boyfriend and girlfriend.

Chen Yu did not respond and instead looked at the meat stand next to them.

“Boss, is this yours too?” he asked.

“Yep, just got in some fresh beef this morning; want some?”

“I’ll take three jin, and add some corn to that, please.”

“Right away!” The owner efficiently packed up Chen Yu’s meat and vegetables. “That’ll be one hundred twelve yuan total.”

After paying, Chen Yu returned to the store with Tong Ya.

Though the place was now crowded, everyone here was a regular.

After finishing their meals, they would all voluntarily clean up their tables spotlessly.

Moreover, many customers would place their orders, take their receipts to the counter, and just go straight to the window to pick up their fried cakes.

So, for the entire day, Zhang Qian, who was in charge of managing the hall, didn’t even need to clean up.

Han Cai and Zhao Meng didn’t leave the kitchen either, as they were continuously preparing semi-finished products.

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