Just when the man was about to give up, Ares came out with a package of millet porridge.
He quickly packed it into a bag, added a spoon, and handed it to the man.
Seeing the porridge in front of him, the man let out a long sigh of relief.
My God!
He could finally leave!
If he didn't leave soon, he would have to spend several tens of yuan more.
It wasn't that he was stingy, or that he was treating himself badly.
He really had to carefully calculate every penny now.
The man finally turned away with difficulty, swallowing hard as he left.
That fresh, fragrant aroma wafted far away with him.
The man tried his best to ignore it.
He thought, once his mother recovered and he earned money, he would definitely come for a bowl of Crab Roe Noodles!
The girls were initially marveling at how fragrant the Crab Fried Rice was, and how generous the amount of crab meat was.
Yes, it was expensive.
But it did have meat!
The problem is with some restaurants and eateries where the food is expensive but the portions are meager.
Order a serving of Kung Pao Chicken, and it's mostly carrots and cucumbers, hardly any meat.
Even if there is meat, it's covered in a thick layer of batter!
A serving of Kung Pao Chicken like that would cost 48 yuan at a street shop.
This fried rice is packed with crab meat, so what if it's a little pricey?
The girls thought it was expensive, but worth it.
They tasted so fresh and delicious that they couldn't stop eating!
When the Crab Roe Noodles arrived, the three girls could barely contain their drool as they saw the thick layer of crab roe sauce covering the noodles!
It's fresh and fragrant, with a hint of wheat in the aroma and a subtle, sweet fragrance that permeates the air.
There were three girls. One of them mixed the noodles first. Each time she mixed them, the bright golden crab roe sauce would combine and coat the noodles better, and the aroma would become more intense.
The girl mixing the noodles was really scared, every time she opened her mouth, her saliva would drip into the bowl!
Thankfully, this step was over quickly.
The three girls quickly divided the noodles, then picked up a mouthful with their chopsticks and stuffed it into their mouths.
Mmm!
The fresh and fragrant crab roe, wrapped in the aroma of meat and oil, instantly bursts with an exquisite and rich flavor in the mouth.
After the rich aroma comes the chewy noodles, with a subtle wheat fragrance.
And then, a slight sweetness lingers in the mouth after each bite.
Just one bite is enough to amaze!
Xue Wan Ling watched the three girls eating with great relish and almost couldn't resist going up to them and asking, "How about sharing a bite with me?"
She reluctantly averted her gaze and turned towards the kitchen.
Just then, her portion of crab roe sauce was put into the wok.
Freshly stir-fried, it tastes best when poured over the noodles.
Therefore, Sheng Jiu didn't cook it all at once.
Each serving is freshly made, striving to ensure that the crab roe sauce is in the wok one minute ago and in the diner's mouth one minute later!
A rich, fresh ocean aroma wafted over in waves.
After the aunties finished their millet porridge, they couldn't resist anymore.
However, they are very concerned about their bodies.
So, crab roe is really a no-go!
It's so difficult for them to control their blood lipids!
They usually eat very bland food, barely managing to keep them under control.
If they were to indulge in unrestrained eating now, how would they justify their usual self-control?
Who could have imagined?
In their youth, they were so poor they couldn't even afford meat.
Now, in their old age, they've finally become wealthy.
Hey!
Their bodies won't allow it!
"Let's go, let's go. If I sit any longer, I'll definitely break my vow."
"I can't either. My daughter said she'll come back in two days and take me to the hospital. If my numbers aren't good, she'll nag me again and want to take me to live with her. I don't want to live with those young people."
"What are you talking about? There's no place like home. My own home is so much more comfortable. It's not the same at my children's homes. Let alone my daughter in law and son in law, even my own children make me feel uncomfortable when I look at them."
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The aunties couldn't resist the temptation of the delicious food and chose to leave first.
Once they're gone, and they can't smell it anymore, the aroma won't tempt them!
The older men, watching the aunties' willpower, were quite impressed.
However, they really couldn't do it for now!
Xue Wan Ling ordered one serving for herself and another for her boyfriend, Crab Roe Shumai. After thinking for a moment, she realized the restaurant still had Crab Fried Rice, so she ordered another serving.
She planned to divide the food in half when she got back, giving one half to her boyfriend and keeping the other half for herself as a late-night snack.
She muttered to herself, and Ares, who hadn't gone far, heard her and turned around to ask, "Do you need me to pack them separately beforehand?"
Xue Wan Ling's eyes lit up upon hearing this: "Is that okay?"
Ares nodded: "Yes."
Xue Wan Ling thanked him profusely: "Thank you so much, thank you so much, thank you for your trouble."
Ares exchanged a few polite words and went back to his work.
More customers arrived gradually.
Some looked familiar, others unfamiliar.
Some were drawn in by the aroma, but deterred by the price.
One serving after another of fried rice and noodles came out.
A rich aroma wafted out.
Li Cheng Xiang, from next door, thought as he smelled this aroma.
In the past, the two most fragrant smells on their street were the smell of him cooking hot braised dishes and the smell of the rice noodle shop not far away.
Now…
They've become Restaurant Sheng Ji.
But it tasted so good!
Thinking of this, he devoured a shumai.
One bite and the juicy burst of flavor, the fresh and meaty aromas swirling in his mouth, the satisfaction was indescribable.
A customer buying duck products saw him eating so heartily and asked where the shumai was sold.
Li Cheng Xiang pointed generously to the next door.
Some curious diners went over to take a look.
They discovered that the shumai there was expensive.
Some people resisted the aroma, asked a few questions, and then left.
Some people couldn't resist and felt they couldn't miss out on their taste buds, so they ordered a serving to try.
And then, they couldn't leave!
Soon, the fried rice was gone.
The Crab Roe Noodles were also gone.
Four servings of shumai remained, and the Crab Meat Soup wasn't selling very well.
Many people might think that a bowl of soup isn't filling, and spending too much money on it doesn't seem worthwhile.
Then, when Sheng Jiu wasn't busy, she drank a bowl herself.
After being thickened with cornstarch, the Crab Meat Soup is fragrant with fresh crab meat, tender tofu, and rich in egg flavor. Moreover, when stirred, it has an appealing and visually enticing thick consistency.
Sheng Jiu was quietly drinking in the kitchen when Ares came in to get the food. After seeing this, he coughed silently.
Sheng Jiu glanced at him and pointed with her chin toward the pot of Crab Meat Soup.
Ares immediately beamed with a smile: "Thank you, Little Boss."
Sheng Jiu nodded, feigning seriousness, and continued drinking.
After serving the food to the customers, Ares served himself a bowl, but because he also needed to keep an eye on the front desk, he drank it at the bar.
By this time, several groups of customers had already come and gone in the restaurant.
Ares was quick and efficient, clearing the table very fast, resulting in high table turnover.
The newly arrived tables of customers noticed Ares drinking something they hadn't tried before. One of the more sociable customers called out, "Boss, what's that you're drinking?"