HPDBC Chapter 201 Working Meals
Chapter 201 Working Meals
Chen Yuan picked out two packets of pastries from the ones Lu Xingye had brought and asked her to take them with her.
Lu Xingye readily agreed.
After all, you can get good food just by running errands.
When she returned after completing her task, the house was filled with an aroma even more delicious than she had imagined.
Lu Xingye pursed his lips, his eyes shining, he couldn't contain himself any longer.
Several college student volunteers who came to help were swallowing hard, craning their necks, and pretending they weren't hungry and didn't want to eat.
After all, it would seem too unreserved if it weren't done this way.
Hao Hao sat obediently on a small stool in the corner, fidgeting with the edges of his clothes with his hands, tapping his toes on the ground, and making "hmm hmm" sounds, the meaning of which was unclear.
Aunt Li was the oldest among them. She walked over to Chen Yuan, lowered her voice, and gently advised him.
"Boss, I know there are some things I shouldn't say, but I'm used to living a hard life, and sometimes I just can't help but say a few more words. Please don't be angry."
"These steamed buns sell for 88 yuan each, they're very expensive. Our own employees can just steam a couple of ordinary steamed buns and eat a few bites. Is it too...too wasteful to use this good stuff as a work lunch?"
After saying that, Aunt Li realized that what she said was wrong, so she quickly waved her hand to make amends.
"No, I, I didn't mean it was wasted, I meant, well, that..."
Chen Yuan understood Aunt Li's thoughts.
Aunt Li and her mother were from the same generation. Women of that era were more frugal and hardworking, so they certainly wouldn't be willing to spend such expensive buns on them.
Chen Yuan had his own reasons for doing this, so he took the initiative to explain.
"Aunt Li, think about it. These are our own steamed buns. If even our own people haven't tried them, they won't know how delicious they are, what makes them so special, or why they're so expensive. What are we supposed to say when customers ask?"
"If even our own employees can't explain this clearly, where does their reputation come from? Sit down, everyone. Have one each, and go home to rest after you've eaten. You must be tired after a busy morning."
The college student volunteers grinned broadly and happily went to wash their hands.
Chen Yuan gave everyone a big steamed bun.
The buns are the same size as when they were sold; they weren't skimped on just because they're staff meals.
Everyone held it in their hands and weighed it; they even felt it was heavier than the ones that had been sold.
Hao Hao wasn't very agile, so Chen Yuan put the buns on a plate and told him to eat slowly.
He looked up at Chen Yuan, a grin spreading across his face.
"Thank you... thank you..."
When Lu Xingye received his own, he couldn't contain his surprise and joy.
Taking a bite feels like being caressed by an invisible sea breeze.
"Wow...oh my god, this is so delicious! It's so fresh! I've never had such fresh buns before!"
The other volunteers couldn't resist either and started eating.
It was either a gasp or a brief moment of speechlessness.
Several different kinds of seafood burst on the tongue all at once.
Most importantly, although they are mixed together, they do not compete with each other, and each type of seafood has its own unique flavor.
The refreshing taste of chives and bamboo shoots perfectly complements the rich and savory flavor of the seafood.
Most importantly, despite having so much seafood together, there wasn't an unbearable fishy smell.
It has only a faint salty taste, typical of the sea.
Immediately afterwards, the buff that came with the steamed buns also quietly took effect.
A girl with a ponytail closed her eyes, exhaled a long breath, and her previously furrowed brows relaxed.
"It's so delicious! After eating it, I feel like my brain has been washed, and I feel lightheaded."
A male volunteer wearing glasses next to him chimed in.
"Yes, my mood suddenly improved after eating this. I've had a lot of worries these past two days, and I was so anxious last night that I couldn't sleep. I feel like I'll definitely be able to get a good night's sleep tonight."
Aunt Li was initially worried about the cost, but after tasting it, she realized that she had indeed been narrow-minded.
"Worth it! Absolutely worth it! I've never eaten such delicious steamed buns before. Now, if anyone asks me if these buns are worth it, I can confidently say yes!"
Lu Xingye looks refined and gentle, but when he eats, he wolfs down his food like a whirlwind.
"This bun is so delicious, the taste is simply indescribable."
After saying that, Lu Xingye moved closer to Chen Yuan and gave him a very fawning smile.
"Boss Chen, Brother Chen~"
"Alright, you don't need to say anything more, I understand."
Chen Yuan knew what she was going to say from her expression, so he made a promise.
"I'll save one for you every day from now on, okay?"
"Brother Chen, you're so great!"
Lu Xingye whispered when no one was paying attention.
"Brother Chen, if you didn't have a girlfriend, I would definitely pursue you."
Chen Yuan smiled helplessly: "Is it really necessary to risk your life for a steamed bun?"
Lu Xingye chuckled and then waved his hand.
"Alright, I'm not going to joke around with you anymore. I need to go back and prepare barley tea for the volunteers. Do you need any ice?"
"Yes, I need it. I'll go get it later."
"Okay, I'll head back now. Bye-bye."
Chen Yuan didn't go back to his rented room these past few days; instead, he went straight home.
Wang Xiulan also picks up the children in the evening, which saves Chen Yuan a lot of trouble.
He lay down on the bed and saw that Sister Tian had sent him a message.
"You edited the video so quickly, that's amazing."
Chen Yuan clicked on the link.
I watched the video from beginning to end, and I have to say that Sister Sweetie is quite capable to have built such a successful business.
Whether it's the shooting angle and content, or Sister Tian's introduction, everything is quite captivating.
Especially when the camera zooms in, the contents of the bun are captured exactly as they were filmed.
Each ingredient exudes a vibrant and fresh feel.
Just watching the video without reading the description makes your mouth water.
The video's release was followed by explosive growth in data.
The comment section exploded:
Holy crap, is this filling free? There are eight kinds of seafood! I thought they'd only put in half a shrimp the size of my little finger at most, but they put in a whole one, and it's huge!
[88 yuan? I thought they were just trying to rip me off again, but they actually have seafood!]
[Holy crap, people from out of town can't take it anymore! When will we finally get a holiday?!]
Putting everything else aside, this pile of seafood alone is absolutely worth 88 yuan. My family runs a seafood business, so you can tell it's incredibly fresh.
Facts speak louder than words.
Curiosity quickly turned into certainty.
In the key comments section, some people even shared their personal experiences.
It made all the gluttons who couldn't go drool with envy.