"dongpo pork... chicken tofu?"
Su Haoze was stunned when he saw the new recipes unlocked.
However, the system's broadcast had not yet ended.
【Current Affection Value: 132】
【Unlock new recipes when Affection Value reaches 300】
【Random Task: 300 customers, gain new skill】
"Random task... new skill..."
Su Haoze pondered for a moment, and an idea immediately formed in his mind.
He opened his phone and glanced at the messages, all from parents in his little one's class.
"Mr. Su, I'm Sun Yi's parent. I'd like to get a meal card for my child at your Small Restaurant."
"Brother Su, I'm here to get a card for my child."
"Hello, Su Ping'an's dad. I'd like to..."
Almost every parent who contacted him said roughly the same thing, all wanting to get a card for their child at Su's Little Dining Table.
Su Haoze roughly calculated, there were about twenty of them.
Almost everyone in the class had arrived.
He quickly created a group for each of them, pulling all the parents who wanted to get a card into it.
He posted the card application process and an electronic form for filling out information.
He quickly received enthusiastic responses from the parents.
Looking at the money flowing in, Su Haoze patted Su Ping'an's little head and smiled, "Ping'an, you really are Daddy's little lucky star."
"Ah?" Su Ping'an didn't understand, showing a puzzled expression.
"It's nothing, Daddy is happy today. Do you want an ice cream?"
"Yes!"
Su Ping'an immediately answered loudly, jumping off the sofa and heading straight for the refrigerator.
In the Su Family, whether it was snacks, ice cream, or desserts, everything was managed by Su Haoze, with a fixed quantity each week.
For example, for ice cream, he could only eat a maximum of three per week.
But now he could have one more.
While Su Ping'an went to get the ice cream, Su Haoze opened his phone, scrolled through his contacts, and ordered another batch of insulated containers from the store.
They would be delivered to the storefront before ten o'clock tomorrow morning.
The remaining issue was ingredients.
He listed the required quantities of ingredients on paper, took a photo, and sent it to the meat and vegetable vendors.
"Brother, is your business picking up? That's quick."
"Oh, boss, don't worry, it will definitely be delivered tomorrow morning, absolutely fresh."
Both bosses replied to the messages, promising to deliver on time.
Everything was ready.
Su Haoze put down his phone and took the ice cream Su Ping'an handed him.
"Ping'an is so good, still thinking of Daddy."
He reached out and ruffled Su Ping'an's little head.
Father and son sat close together on the sofa, each holding an ice cream, happily eating it.
.....
Early the next morning, after breakfast and dropping Su Ping'an off at school, Su Haoze opened the store.
He carefully washed all the ingredients that had just been delivered.
Among these ingredients, in addition to the old favorites, braised lion's head and vegetable and shrimp roll, there was also a portion of ingredients for testing new dishes.
However, he didn't plan to make new dishes right now, choosing instead to finish the Small Restaurant orders first.
Well-selected pork belly, seventy percent lean and thirty percent fat.
After mincing, beat in egg liquid, add green onions, water chestnuts, minced ginger, and appropriate seasonings, then stir clockwise until sticky, and form into meatballs by hand.
Place the meatballs in hot oil, fry over high heat until the outside is golden brown, then remove and drain the oil.
Wash the pot, put in the meatballs, add the rich broth prepared the day before, bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer for over 1 hour.
While the stewed meatballs were still simmering, Su Haoze began to clean the shrimp.
He carefully removed the shrimp veins from each one, holding himself to strict standards.
Ensuring hygiene and cleanliness.
He skillfully wielded his knife, cutting the required vegetables.
Soon, a small mountain of vegetables piled up.
The entire process was transparent; people entering from outside could see his workstation at a glance.
Every step required attention to personal hygiene; used kitchen utensils were thoroughly cleaned, and garbage was also tidied up.
Ensuring the kitchen was clean and tidy, so that customers could eat with peace of mind and confidence.
Time passed by unknowingly like this.
At half past eleven, Su Haoze packed the prepared meals into clean, sterilized insulated containers, one by one.
He pushed the small cart towards Little Sun Kindergarten.
......
"Ping'an, what do you think will be delicious today?"
"I hope it's still stewed meatballs!"
"I actually want to eat a few more vegetable and shrimp rolls, they're really delicious."
"But what if I want to eat both?"
Several children who had just gotten meal cards eagerly gathered around Su Ping'an, discussing. This was their first time eating at Su's Little Dining Table, and they didn't know what it would be like.
Their eyes were sparkling as they looked at the child in front of them.
Xiao Pangzi, passing by, let out a "Tch—"
"Adults make choices; children, of course, want everything!"
These words immediately earned the approval of several children around them.
"Exactly, exactly, it's best if I get a portion of everything."
Just as they were excitedly discussing, the sound of a small cart being pushed echoed from outside the classroom.
Su Haoze's figure appeared at the classroom door.
"Daddy!" Su Ping'an showed a joyful expression, rushed out of the crowd, and hugged Su Haoze's leg.
Su Haoze habitually patted his little one's head, then gently patted his shoulder and said, "Ping'an, can you help Daddy with something?"
"Ask the children to sit back in their seats, and I'll hand out the lunchboxes."
"No problem." Su Ping'an nodded heavily, then ran back into the crowd, calling for the other children to return to their seats.
As Su Haoze called out names one by one, every child in the class received their own exclusive lunchbox.
A rich aroma, a blend of scents, permeated the classroom.
The children's faces were beaming with bright smiles as they heartily ate the food in their lunchboxes.
"Wow, it really is that delicious!"
"This is just too blissful!"
"I declare that stewed meatballs are my favorite from now on!"
"Mom, if I had this sauce at home for mixing with rice, I could eat three bowls."
"Even the vegetables I don't like have become so tasty."
The classroom was filled with laughter and joy; everyone was immersed in the deliciousness of their lunchboxes, feeling extremely happy.
But Class Two next door was not happy at all at this moment.
A stronger aroma than the previous two days wafted out, making the children in Class Two incredibly hungry.
They cried and fussed, refusing to eat the food on their plates.
This gave the teacher in charge a huge headache.
Even closing the door couldn't stop the aroma from spreading.
"Teacher Wang, what exactly are they eating in your class?"
"It smells so good?"
The teacher in charge had no choice but to come over.
"braised lion's head."
Teacher Wang smiled and opened the untouched lunchbox in her hand.
The familiar aroma wafted into the teacher in charge's nose.
"This smells too good."
"No wonder those children couldn't resist; even I, an adult, almost couldn't hold out."
Hearing the teacher in charge's words, Teacher Wang nodded in strong agreement.
Who wouldn't agree?
After only two days of eating at the Small Restaurant, she had already gained three catties.
But there was nothing she could do; it was simply too delicious, she couldn't help but eat it!
"But this doesn't seem to be from the school, does it?"
The teacher in charge carefully looked at the lunchbox in Teacher Wang's hand and asked with some uncertainty.
"These lunchboxes are from Su's Little Dining Table..."
"The parents in our class..."
Teacher Wang briefly explained it to the teacher in charge.
These lunchboxes were only available to those who had purchased meal cards.
The teacher in charge, understanding, immediately felt tempted and quickly pulled Teacher Wang to help add Su Haoze as a friend.
However, this excited feeling cooled down a bit when she returned to Class Two's classroom.
She then remembered why she had gone to Class One in the first place.
To be honest, after seeing the lunchbox in Teacher Wang's hand, let alone the children.
Even she, an adult, found the food on the plate somewhat unappetizing.
Let alone these young children.
But there was nothing she could do.
Class One's parents had voluntarily paid for meal cards, and this matter was not under the kindergarten's jurisdiction.
As the teacher in charge, she was helpless and could only rack her brains to coax the children in front of her to eat.
Thus, she spent the most agonizing lunch of her life.
Finally, school was dismissed, and the teacher in charge was about to pack up and go to Su's Little Dining Table for a meal.
However, as soon as she stepped out of the office door, she was surrounded by a group of parents.
"Teacher, my child said he didn't eat lunch today. What's going on?"
"Yes, my child also said he didn't eat enough."
"Teacher, tell us what happened. My child cried non-stop as soon as he saw me."
"Teacher, doesn't the school have unified meals? Why are the treatments for Class One and Class Two different?"
"Exactly, exactly, you must give us an explanation."
"Look how hungry my child is. You must clarify this today."
Facing the parents' aggressive questioning, the teacher in charge almost lost her composure.
She secretly cursed "MMP" in her heart.
She continued to smile and replied, "Parents, please calm down and listen to me..."
"Class One's food is different from our class's. Their parents paid to get meal cards for their children at Su's Little Dining Table..."
"Those lunchboxes are delivered by their store..."
As soon as the teacher in charge finished speaking, a parent immediately shouted, "We can also get meal cards, as long as it makes our children happy to eat."
These words immediately received responses from many parents.
"Yes, exactly."
"It's all for the children, so getting meal cards is fine."
"As long as it's clean and hygienic, any amount of money for a meal card is acceptable."
"I agree, Teacher, just tell us how to get the card."
"We can't let our children suffer, I'm getting this card."
Hearing these words, the teacher in charge said, "Since that's the case, then follow me."
A large crowd emerged from Little Sun Kindergarten and headed straight for Su's Little Dining Table.
"Is Boss Su in?"
The teacher in charge led the group into the store.
Inside, a few junior high students from nearby were sitting in twos and threes, waiting to eat, and were startled to see so many adults pouring in.
Su Haoze never expected so many people to suddenly arrive and was a bit confused about what was happening.
However, based on the current number of people, he estimated that the food in the store would definitely not be enough.
"Yes, please wait a moment, customers. I'll get the food out first."
"You can order what you want from the small blackboard."
"Also, there are too many of you, and I estimate the food in my store might not be enough."
Unexpectedly, the teacher in charge shook her head when she heard this and smiled, "Boss Su, I am the teacher in charge of Class Two, and these parents behind me are all here to get meal cards for their children at the Small Restaurant."
"Meal cards?"
Su Haoze paused slightly, then quickly reacted and said, "A meal card is eight hundred yuan a month, calculated by meal, for a total of 26 meals. Unused meals can be carried over to the next month, but not for more than half a year, otherwise they expire. Each time you come to eat, you just need to provide your name and phone number to the waiter for verification and registration."
"The menu will be updated weekly. You can sit down and fill out an information form, which just asks for basic information, no need to be too detailed. Also, because it's for children, some dishes will be slightly specially prepared in terms of saltiness. Parents, please rest assured that healthy eating is guaranteed."
"Payment can be cash or transfer."
"Okay, Boss Su, please go ahead with your work. I'll handle the forms here."
The teacher in charge nodded and led the group of parents to find seats and fill out the forms.
Five minutes later, the aroma of braised lion's head permeated the entire small shop.
Watching the junior high students heartily devouring their food, the parents who were filling out forms couldn't help but secretly swallow their saliva.
"Wow, this is just too fragrant."
"Who's arguing? It's making me hungry."
"For this aroma, eight hundred yuan a month is worth it."
"Not to mention, this boss is quite clean. I see his kitchen has transparent glass; he's not hiding anything."
"Yes, it's so transparent, I can even see those fist-sized stewed meatballs tempting me."
"Who can resist this smell?"
The parents chattered amongst themselves, all captivated by the aroma of the braised lion's head, their minds completely off filling out the forms.
Their eyes were all fixed on the food in Su Haoze's hands.
Watching him busy, serving food and dishing out meals, in an orderly manner.
Another two minutes passed, Su Haoze finished serving the last meal, washed his hands, and came out.
"Have you finished filling them out?"
"Ah—"
"Almost done, almost done."
"Filling them out, filling them out, almost finished writing."
The parents who were asked seemed to just realize, vaguely responded, and all quickly buried their heads in filling out the forms.
Only the teacher in charge had already finished and handed the information form to Su Haoze.
"Boss Su, can I have a portion of braised lion's head?"
"Of course, you can."
Su Haoze smiled and nodded. Just as he stood up, he heard someone in the parents' group raise a hand and shout, "Boss Su, can I have a portion too?"
This sentence seemed to trigger a keyword, causing parents to speak up one after another.
"Boss Su, I want a portion too."
"Boss Su, I want one."
"Boss Su, give me one too."
......
"Boss Su, I want a portion of braised lion's head too."
Su Haoze roughly counted, at least a dozen portions were ordered.
The store simply didn't have that many.
"I'm sorry, there are only five portions of braised lion's head left in the store right now."
"Only the first five people who ordered will get them, in order."
As soon as these words came out, many parents showed disappointed expressions, secretly regretting that they hadn't spoken up earlier.
Who knew that the next second they would hear Su Haoze continue, "However, there are still ten portions of vegetable and shrimp roll in the store, and they taste very good. Everyone can try them too."
"I want it! Give me a portion."
"Give me a portion too."
"I want two portions!"
"Two portions!"
"However many are left, I want that many."
As soon as these last words came out, it drew angry glares from everyone.
"Liu Dongqiang, can you eat so much by yourself?"
The person who was called smiled smugly, "Don't worry, our family is big, we can eat it all."
As the saying goes, if you're not enthusiastic about eating, you have a problem with your thinking.
Liu Dongqiang deeply understood this principle; since the braised lion's head was so delicious, the vegetable and shrimp roll must be equally tasty.
