N-M Chapter 76 Zihan's Mother
Chapter 76 Zihan's Mother
Chapter 76 Zihan's Mother
"Ouch! So tingly! So good!"
A boy couldn't wait to take a bite as soon as he got his hands on it. He gasped for breath from the spiciness, and his lips turned red quickly, but he didn't stop sucking on the meat and marrow between the bones, with a pained yet happy expression on his face.
"Oh my god, this flavor is so addictive! It's numbing, spicy, and fragrant, I just can't stop eating it!" Another girl said, munching away as she quickly gnawed on the food, sweat dripping from her nose and her eyes shining.
"Boss! Give me two more! This stuff is amazing with drinks!"
"The bones are so flavorful! It's delicious even when you slurp it up! Amazing!" someone nearby chimed in.
At this moment, Zhang Dashan, whom Wang Sheng knew well, was incredibly excited when he realized it was spicy rabbit head.
However, he wasn't alone today. He was accompanied by a pretty girl with a ponytail, wearing sportswear, who looked at him with a mixture of curiosity and suspicion.
"Boss Wang! Look who I brought!" Zhang Dashan stood in line at the window, beaming with pride, pointing to the girl beside him, "My girlfriend, Lin Xiaoyu! From the neighboring Normal University! She kept saying I was bragging, saying what good food could a university cafeteria possibly have! I brought her here today to broaden her horizons! Xiaoyu, look, this is Boss Wang, whom I've told you about countless times, his cooking is amazing!"
Lin Xiaoyu was a little embarrassed by Zhang Dashan's loud voice and whispered, "Keep your voice down—"
Then he looked at Wang Sheng and nodded politely, "Hello, Boss Wang. Da Shan always praises the food here."
Wang Sheng greeted him with a smile, "Hello. How about trying our spicy rabbit heads today? They're fresh out of the pot and still hot."
"Yes, yes, yes! Four! No, six!" Zhang Dashan eagerly said, scanning the QR code to pay, very generously. "Xiaoyu, trust me, it'll be so delicious you'll question your existence!"
The rabbit heads were quickly packaged and handed out.
Zhang Dashan couldn't wait to pull Lin Xiaoyu to a corner to sit down and open the packaging box.
The rich aroma immediately dispelled most of Lin Xiaoyu's doubts.
"Looks...pretty tempting, huh?" Lin Xiaoyu picked one up and, imitating Zhang Dashan, carefully took a bite of her cheek.
"Ugh!" Her eyes widened instantly, and her cheeks flushed crimson at a visible speed. The numbing spiciness that shot straight to her head made her gasp. "Ouch! So numbing! So spicy!"
But then, the richness of the braising sauce, the tenderness of the meat, and the freshness of the bone marrow, mixed with the domineering aroma of Sichuan peppercorns and chili peppers, burst in your mouth in layers, creating an irresistible magic.
"How is it? I wasn't lying to you, was I?" Zhang Dashan looked at her smugly, grabbed one himself, skillfully broke it open, and sucked on the pig brain. "Delicious, isn't it? Absolutely fantastic!"
Lin Xiaoyu didn't have time to speak, she kept drinking water because of the spiciness, but her hand honestly picked up a second one, and took small bites, nodding between breaths, and said indistinctly, "Delicious—but—too spicy—hiss—but really—so fragrant!"
"Haha, eat slowly, don't burn yourself!" Zhang Dashan laughed heartily as he watched his girlfriend being conquered by the food, even happier than when he was eating himself.
Wang Sheng looked at them from the window and couldn't help but smile.
Food can bring people closer together, and that's absolutely true.
The late-night snack rush gradually subsided, and by the time the kitchen was tidied up, it was almost 11 p.m.
Wang Sheng was exhausted, but looking at the popularity and positive reviews that had increased on the system panel, as well as the substantial revenue from the rabbit head sales tonight, he felt satisfied.
My phone rang again; it was a WeChat message from Chen Qiming.
"Brother! How's it going? Did my master go? He's a very picky person, did he say anything?" This was followed by a nervous expression.
Wang Sheng replied, "Master Li arrived before 7 o'clock, tried one, and said the savory aroma was rich enough, the flavor was right, and the chili oil was authentic—not bad."
Chen Qiming replied almost instantly, sending a string of exclamation marks: "!!!!!!!!! Holy crap!!! Wang Sheng, you're amazing!!! If my master says 'not bad,' that's the highest praise! You didn't see how ruthless he was when he scolded me back then! 'Not bad'? I've been with him for over ten years, and I can count the number of times I've heard him say 'not bad' on one hand!"
Looking at the message, Wang Sheng could imagine Chen Qiming jumping up and down excitedly on the other end of the phone.
Chen Qiming sent another message, his tone tinged with mystery and emotion: "Brother, let me tell you something from the bottom of my heart. My master doesn't praise people easily. But he personally tasted it, and after tasting it, he still gave it a 'not bad' rating." The implication—well, you know—is that he's a bit—appreciating your talent. He's noticed your quick learning and sharp wit. Keep up the good work! Who knows—"
He didn't finish his sentence, instead sending a "you know what I mean" raised-eyebrow emoji.
Wang Sheng's heart stirred upon seeing this message.
Master Li Dehai — does he intend to take on disciples?
The thought made his heart beat slightly faster.
Wouldn't that be a chance to learn more culinary skills at a discounted price?
"Thank you for the advice, Brother Chen! I will continue to work hard!"
Wang Sheng replied solemnly.
I had just put down my phone and was about to turn off the lights and lock the door when I saw another phone on the table—
The screen he used specifically for recruitment suddenly lit up.
The Boss Zhipin icon is flashing, indicating that there is a new job seeker message.
Wang Sheng opened the app. The job seeker's profile picture was of a middle-aged woman with a gentle smile, and the background suggested she was at home. Her nickname was "Calm and Composed".
The message was very formal: "Dear Mr. Wang, I saw your chef/kitchen helper position on Boss Zhipin. I'm very interested in this job. My surname is Zhao, Zhao Yaqin. My daughter, Zihan, is a sophomore at Jinling University. I'm skilled in everything from kneading dough and preparing fillings to steaming buns, frying dough sticks, and making porridge and soup. I'm hardworking and quick. I can handle your requirement of preparing meals in the early morning. The main reason is that since my child is studying here, I can come and take care of her and see how she's eating, which will give me peace of mind. Would it be convenient to schedule a time to talk? I'm available for an interview anytime."
Wang Sheng carefully read the message.
Zihan's mother.
He is experienced, hardworking, has the right time, and has a clear motivation—to take care of his daughter who is studying at Jinan University.
This is practically tailor-made!
It solves the manpower problem and also comes with the added benefit of being a "parent-level" health inspector. However, taking care of a daughter—
This Aunt Zhao must be paying extra attention to the hygiene and ingredients in the cafeteria, right?
He couldn't say much to others.
He was at ease.
He immediately replied, "Hello Aunt Zhao! Thank you for your interest in Shengji. Your experience perfectly aligns with our needs. Preparing meals in the early morning is indeed hard work, it's wonderful that you can accept it. So, would tomorrow afternoon around 2 PM be convenient for you? The location is the small storage room behind window 07 in the first canteen of Jinling University. I can show you around the work environment and we can discuss the details."
Shortly after the message was sent, the other party replied: "Okay, Boss Wang, no problem. I'll be at the cafeteria to see you at 2 PM tomorrow. Thank you for the opportunity!"
"Done!" Wang Sheng breathed a sigh of relief.
If the deal can be reached, Aunt Zhao will be a lifesaver.
It wasn't just the rabbit head that was successful and gained the master's approval; Zhang Dashan brought his girlfriend to verify it, and there was also progress in finding a new employee.
The system panel also quietly appeared in my mind:
[Ding! Detected Shengji!] Shengji's reputation continues to grow, and its influence is expanding to groups outside of school!
[Within one week, through consistent quality and positive word-of-mouth, we attracted and successfully served at least 500 customers who were not students or faculty members of Jinling University (based on payment records).]
[Reward: Three-star snack-making skill (choose one)! Popularity points +10000!]
[Start the prize draw?]