Chapter 587: Chapter 571: Made the Newspaper

Around one-thirty in the afternoon, all the business in the shop was finished.

Those customers who had been persistently waiting in line but couldn’t get their turn were feeling quite frustrated~

"Wow~ I’ve been waiting for two meals straight today, just wanting to eat a dish made by Boss Huang. Why is it so difficult? Why is it so difficult? Why is it so difficult?"

"Come on~ this is too hard to queue up for, right? I’ve been waiting from 10:30 in the morning until now, and I still can’t get in? Is this business on fire or what?!"

"Sigh! This shop has always been pretty popular, and on top of that, everyone’s been dying to have a meal from Boss Huang’s place after the spring holiday, and the shop is launching new dishes at noon, drawing even more people in. I suspect the unemployed in Wenling City must all be lining up here? Otherwise, why wouldn’t the line end? Otherwise, why are there so many people who can’t buy anything?"

"By the way, can I just knock out Boss Huang and drag him home? Then he’d cook just for me."

"Recently I’ve been quite vexed, quite vexed, quite vexed. Always feel life is getting somewhat extreme, and I still can’t get used to it—from waiting in line continuously to not buying anything."

"Recently I’ve been quite vexed, quite vexed, quite vexed. Always feel queuing is getting harder each day. Friends often tease me consciously or unconsciously. Maybe one day I’ll change my name to Hard Queue."

"Recently I’ve been quite vexed, quite vexed, quite vexed. I see that the line never seems to end, and some people are lining up at the back too. Oh dear, waiting for a much-desired meal is getting harder and harder."

"Recently I’ve been quite vexed, quite vexed, quite vexed. I can’t buy the food in the boss’s shop no matter what. I asked Old Duan, what to do? He said it’s basically very difficult."

For a while.

Those who couldn’t buy anything started altering lyrics to express their helpless mood.

Upon seeing this.

The neighboring folks couldn’t help but offer a word or two of consolation.

"Don’t bother getting upset, it’s useless. You guys, try to come earlier in the afternoon to line up!"

"That’s just how Boss Huang’s shop is, too delicious. You can’t help it. If you want to eat, you need to come early to queue, hoping to get in. If you come after work, then forget about eating."

"Yes, yes, those retired uncles and aunts and the idle rich kids are too good at snagging seats."

"Sigh! Once those students from Lijiang University return, it’ll be even harder for us to grab a meal."

"Indeed, indeed, who can outcompete those students with no classes for meals... it’ll be even harder to eat food made by Boss Huang in the future."

"Sigh!"

With a sigh all around, customers glanced enviously at the neighbors enjoying various marinated dishes inside the shop, then gradually dispersed with full hearts of helplessness.

Some unwilling customers decided not to go back that afternoon.

That’s right.

To secure a meal from Delicious Restaurant in the evening, they all unitedly decided not to go back to their own shops to work that afternoon.

Then one by one, they stayed in their cars.

Thinking that as soon as someone comes to queue at Delicious Restaurant, they’d immediately rush over to start lining up.

Determined to outcompete these retired uncles and aunts and those idle rich kids.

Those few neighbors who were still eating in the shop were unfazed watching those who didn’t get to buy leave with resigned expressions, and even wore smiles on their faces.

I have to say.

The feeling of being envied by others is really somewhat pleasing!

"Ah, this last serving of marinated meat rice just tastes incredibly delicious!"

"Who says it doesn’t!"

"I feel the same way. It seems the last meal I managed to get is tastier, yummier!"

It’s a pity this bunch of neighbors don’t perform stand-up comedy!

Huang Tao listened to the neighbors chat, unable to suppress a smile.

Soon enough.

The few customers who stayed to eat in the shop also finished their meals.

They put their bowls and plates in the dishwashing bin.

"Boss Huang, we’ve finished eating and have placed our bowls and chopsticks in the bin for you. See you tonight!"

"Do you want us to take the trash bags out for you as well?"

Huang Tao laughed and said, "No need, we’ll tidy up ourselves."

"Alright, we’ll be on our way then."

"Take care, everyone."

Just as the customers left, Jiang Guowei pushed the door open and walked in.

"Boss Huang, is there anything left to eat? I’ve been busy delivering goods until now."

Huang Tao smiled and said, "Of course, saved one for you."

Then.

He picked up a pre-packed food bag and handed it to Jiang Guowei.

Jiang Guowei felt really warm inside.

He had forgotten to ask Huang Tao to save him a meal today, yet Huang Tao still saved one for him.

He looked at little Xuanxuan beside him, smiling indulgently: "Xuanxuan, what snacks do you want? Come over to Uncle Jiang’s later and I’ll give you some."

Xuanxuan replied in her sweet little voice, "No need, Uncle Jiang, my dad said I should remember the kindness others show us, and you’ve always been so kind to us."

Jiang Guowei couldn’t stop grinning, "Xuanxuan is really well-behaved!"

"If my own brat were half as sensible, I’d be laughing in my sleep."

After chatting a bit.

Jiang Guowei paid for his food and was leaving with his things, when he suddenly remembered and said, "Congratulations, Boss Huang!"

This sudden congratulation left Huang Tao feeling puzzled like a monk—

"Congratulations?"

He was baffled. "Congratulating me on what?"

Jiang Guowei chuckled, "Congratulations on getting in the newspaper!"

Huang Tao: ???

"Newspaper? Which newspaper?"

"Jinling Morning News, the main edition..."

Seeing Huang Tao’s puzzled face, Jiang Guowei instinctively asked, "Don’t you know?"

Huang Tao shook his head.

"Hold on, I’ll get the newspaper for you."

Saying this, Jiang Guowei hurried back to his shop to fetch the newspaper.

A moment later.

He rushed back, holding a newspaper and handed it over to Huang Tao: "Boss Huang, see for yourself, I’m heading home for dinner now."

Saying that, Jiang Guowei left again.

Several employees along with Song Cailian and her husband gathered around Huang Tao simultaneously.

Curious to see what’s up.

"Daddy, I want to see, I want to see too."

Little Xuanxuan also ran over to join in the fun.

Sadly, the little one was too small to see anything!

Even standing on tiptoe, she couldn’t see anything!

She looked anxious, tugging at Huang Tao’s sleeve: "Daddy, I can’t see, I can’t see you..."

Huang Tao chuckled, crouched down, and brought Xuanxuan into his arms to let her see.

"Special New Year Edition, Wenling Travel Guide..."

"Wow, Boss, look, our Delicious Restaurant is listed first!"

Li Chengzhan and his group bent over to take a look, instantly spotting it.

Honestly.

It was hard not to see!

The name of Delicious Restaurant stood out prominently.

It’s listed as the first recommendation on the main edition of the food section, visible at a glance.

Wenling Travel Guide, Food Section:

NO1: [So Delicious]

Address: No. 88 West City Old Street, Wenling City (at the corner)

Recommended Dishes: Honeyed Ham, Dongpo Pork, Roast Duck, Crab and Rice Cakes, Yellow Croaker Noodles, Pan-Fried Buns...

Recommendation Reason: The chef has outstanding cooking skills, ordinary street food is perfectly interpreted at this small restaurant, Zhejiang cuisine specialties receive a new interpretation here, and every dish is redefined at this small restaurant!

Recommendation Index: Five stars [At least once in a lifetime, if you haven’t eaten here, your life is incomplete]

NO1: ...

Seeing the recommendation text, Huang Tao’s face gradually showed a hint of small surprise.

I have to say.

The recommendation words written by that reporter Yang Luyi are truly excellent!

Those nice words seem to be added without restraint.

Of course.

The recommendation words she wrote were all true to the letter.

"Wow, this newspaper’s write-up is really great!" Song Cailian was delighted, her crow’s feet gathering tightly.

"Daddy, what does it say on here?"

Little Xuanxuan couldn’t read, looking at the newspaper, she didn’t know what it said and turned to her dad for help.

Huang Tao read it out to her with a smile.

Just at this moment.

"Ring ring~"

Huang Tao’s phone suddenly rang.