Chapter 63 (1/2)

Chapter 63: The Boss Yuan Zhou That Almost Got Beaten Up

“Yes, grandpa.” Yuan Zhou nodded the head in confirmation.

“Young master, please do inform us beforehand if you intend to take a break next time. I almost starved due to not being able to savor your dishes.” The grandpa came alone this time. As it was getting hot, he only wore a white shirt and slacks, making him seem more spirited than usual.

“Yes, I know. I did release a notice.” Yuan Zhou still held on to the traditional virtue of respecting the old and loving the young.

“Young master, how could you say that’s a notice? You are absolutely making a joke.” The grandpa recalled his astonished manner, not knowing whether to laugh or cry when he saw that notice.

“No, I’m not. I checked very carefully for the holidays.” Yuan Zhou nodded his head to emphasize his previous answer.

It was said by all that serious men were the most attractive of them all. Nevertheless, Yuan Zhou’s seriousness only made people want to beat him up.

“Alright, forget it. Young master, give me a serving of Clear Broth Noodle Soup and one Herbal Tea Egg please.” The grandpa didn’t have any slightest interest in knowing how hard Yuan Zhou worked to find out those motherfu*ker holidays.

“Ok, the total price is 1156 RMB.” Yuan Zhou stated a number with an earnest expression on his face.

“Wait, the Herbal Tea Eggs cost 888 RMB?” Unexpectedly, the grandpa did not only have quick reactions but was also good at mathematics; hence, he calculated the number immediately.

“Correct.” Yuan Zhou then signaled the grandpa to look at the price list on the wall behind.

The grandpa was preoccupied with the new dishes when he just entered the restaurant; thus, he didn’t notice the price. Now, when he looked back at the wall, he saw the conspicuous 888 RMB and the words “special offer” behind the price, followed by the dish “Herbal Tea Eggs.”

Even someone as experienced and knowledgeable as the grandpa was still shocked. Then he asked, “Young master, is there anything special about the eggs?”

“Yes, quite a few. Do you want to try?” Yuan Zhou was still actively trying to promote the dish.

“How special is the so-called special?” The grandpa intended to get to the bottom of the matter.

However, Yuan Zhou was not likely to tell the grandpa the truth.

“You’ll know after tasting.” After thinking for awhile, he added, “It is indescribable using words.”

“Ok, fine, I’ll accept your recommendation and order the two dishes.” Though the grandpa had gotten heartache due to such expensive eggs, he still decided to eat the dishes ordered. Besides, seldom did he have such a chance to eat so extravagantly.

“Ok, one moment please.” After that, Yuan Zhou went to the kitchen to prepare the dishes.

“Grandpa is so wealthy,” someone beside him said in admiration.

“You can also eat it if you want.” Immediately, another one shot back.

“I couldn’t afford that.” The man who had admired the grandpa just now shook his head and waved his hands, indicating he was merely a poor soul.

“Never mind. We can watch the grandpa eat it. It’s all the same,” said a man who was good at self-consolation.

While these people were having a passionate discussion, Vice Division Chief Lee and Division Chief Lin who had just started the meal showed absolutely no interest in their talk. They were fully preoccupied with the dishes served in front of them.

His wife and children were all foodies and they would frequently travel to far off places just for a potherb pancake. Therefore, he should have eaten lots of delicacies; nevertheless, Division Chief Lin was still conquered by Yuan Zhou’s delicacies.

The broth was fresh and delicious. It had no other excessive tastes besides the fragrance of sesame oil, the perfect amount of salt, and the remaining fragrance of the wheat.

“Slurp”

Swallowing the noodles with a gulp, it felt like there was a picnic in a wheat field inside one’s mouth. The fragrance of wheat lingered at the tip of the nose, creating a natural and fresh taste, mixing with the chewy noodles in his mouth.

With every bite, the chewy texture and the fragrance of the noodles got slightly thicker in his mouth. One bowl of noodle soup seemed to contain the entire essence of wheat, just waiting to explode at the right moment.

“Ba Ji Ba Ji”, while eating the Egg Fried Rice, Vice Division Chief Lee understood why so many customers still queued at the entrance even if the dishes were so expensive. People were just unable to go against their desires to savor tasty delicacies and would love to eat them whenever they had time.