When the crispy fried chicken was served, the man slowly took out a pack of wet wipes from his bag and carefully wiped his hands and the table.
Then he took a few photos of the dishes with his mobile phone before pulling out a pair of chopsticks from the chopstick holder.
He picked up a piece of boneless meat and put it in his mouth. The taste of it instantly formed four words in his mind.
Crisp, fragrant, juicy and tender.
He was very satisfied.
This piece of meat should be from the chicken breast. Many people will make it dry and tough, but this piece of meat is tender and soft, and it will burst with juice in your mouth when you bite it.
After he finished eating at a leisurely pace, he waved to call Mrs. Tong over, looked through the menu for a long time, and ordered another sweet and sour spare ribs.
Mrs. Tong brought the order to the kitchen. After watching Ding Sha for a long time, she stroked her chin and said, "It doesn't feel like that keyboard..."
As I was muttering to myself, I saw the man take out a bottle of mouthwash from his bag and rinse his mouth gracefully as if no one was around.
He opened his phone and started typing, pausing from time to time to ponder, as if he was editing something.
The sweet and sour spare ribs were served quickly.
As usual, the man took a picture with his mobile phone before picking up a new pair of chopsticks, picked up a piece of brown, shiny and oily pork ribs and took a bite.
The ribs are substantial and a bit larger than those in other restaurants. The texture is solid and full when you bite into it, which is very satisfying and surprising.
The taste is moderately sweet and sour, and there is even pineapple in it. I don’t know where the pineapple comes from in this season, but it is undeniable that the fragrance and slight sourness of the pineapple add a touch of extra experience to the meal.
It was a pleasant surprise to eat the juicy pineapple.
The man still finished the dish slowly.
He wiped his mouth and tidied himself before going to the front desk to pay.
After paying the bill, he politely explained the purpose of his visit.
"Hello, I'm the editor of a food magazine. I saw your store in A Fei's live broadcast room, so I came here to experience it. Can I talk to your chef or boss?"
Aunt Zhuang was stunned for a moment and subconsciously looked at Ding Sha who was walking towards her.
"Hello, I'm the owner of this store. May I ask what I can do for you?"
The man repeated his self-introduction, "My name is Hu Zhilin."
Ding Sha took him to sit on the stone bench in the yard.
"How was it? Did you enjoy the meal?" Ding Sha asked Tong's wife to help pour a cup of hot water.
"It was worth the trip." Hu Zhilin spoke highly of it.
Xiao Jun was still busy in the kitchen. Hu Zhilin probably wanted to ask them some questions, so he started chatting with Ding Sha and waited for Xiao Jun to finish his work before he started his business.
"I would like to do an exclusive interview about your store in our magazine, with pictures and text. Is that okay with you?"
Xiao Jun glanced at Ding Sha and thought for a moment, "Okay, but don't take pictures of people."
Hu Zhilin agreed.
"I'm very interested in the name of the store. Shasha's small shop sounds very unique and thoughtful. Is there any story behind it?" Hu Zhilin took out a recorder, turned it on and put it aside.
"Shasha is my wife," Xiao Jun's eyes softened. "She has loved cooking since she was a child, and she has gestured many times what kind of shop she wants to own. If we have the conditions to open a shop, we will definitely fulfill her wish."
Hu Zhilin smiled, and a few fine lines appeared at the corners of the elegant man's eyes. Anyone who heard his warm and soft feelings would smile unconsciously.
"Are the boss and his wife childhood sweethearts? They seem to have a very good relationship." He sighed.
"Yes, we grew up together." Ding Sha held the hand that Xiao Jun extended to her and heard him say this.
"So what is the signature dish of our restaurant?" Hu Zhilin wrote a few words in the small notebook.
"Shasha is the signature dish. In the restaurant, all the dishes are signature dishes," said Xiao Jun.
Hu Zhilin was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Then when the boss lady gives birth to a baby, I will come back to try the restaurant's signature dishes."
"You are most welcome."
The conversation was not long and ended happily. Xiao Jun and Ding Sha saw Hu Zhilin to the door.
Hu Zhilin waved his hands quickly, "Don't see me off, don't see me off. I'm leaving now."
He added, "I'll send you a copy of the magazine when it comes out."
Ding Sha looked at Hu Zhilin's back as he walked away, and pulled Xiao Jun, "Wow, I am not dreaming! A food magazine is here to interview us!"
Xiao Jun was so shocked by her tone that his eyes curved with laughter. He couldn't help but ruffle her hair a few times, "What's wrong? Are you happy?"
"I'm happy!" Ding Sha sighed, "I feel recognized."
Xiao Jun hugged his still elated little wife and went back, "So happy?"
"Of course!" Ding Sha couldn't help but walk around in the yard again, "That's a food magazine!"
"Yeah, yeah, food magazine." Xiao Jun followed behind her to protect her, talking to her casually.
Ding Sha turned around and glared at him, then went back to the room to sleep.
Xiao Jun touched his nose and went to sit at the cashier counter in the front feeling a little guilty.
A kind and friendly old lady popped her head in and said, "Oh, is this the shop opened by Xiaosha?"
Xiao Jun looked up and saw that it was Grandma Zhang.
Grandma Zhang also saw Xiao Jun and walked in with a smile, "Xiao Xiao is here? It seems I found the right person, where is Xiao Sha?"
Xiao Jun welcomed her in and sat her down. "Shasha has fallen asleep. She is heavy and always tired."
Grandma Zhang nodded, "This is all normal. Pregnancy is hard for women. You are not allowed to look down on Xiaosha. She is carrying your baby in her belly. She is so hard at such a young age. You have to be considerate of her."
Xiao Jun nodded, "I will definitely do it."
Grandma Zhang was satisfied and took out the small basket in her hand. "I calculated that Xiaosha will be born soon, so I saved some eggs and brought them to Xiaosha."
"How can eggs from the city be as nutritious as the eggs from the free-range chickens we raise ourselves?"
"You should cook two for Xiaosha every day to help her replenish her body. She has suffered a lot in the early stage, so she can't just let it go. She will suffer when she gets older."
Grandma Zhang kept saying that when Xiaosha lived next to her, she would get up early every day to work hard to make money, and she would always remember her little grandson whenever she made something delicious.
She also wanted to be closer to Xiaosha. This child was well-behaved and capable, and was more likable than her diligent daughter-in-law!
Xiao Jun poured her a cup of hot water and brought her some easy-to-eat and digestible pastries. "Grandma Zhang, take a rest. I'll go get Shasha."
"Why are you yelling, kid?" Grandma Zhang looked at him reproachfully, "Pregnant women are the most important, let her sleep well."
"Didn't I just tell you that she is the most important person right now? Why are you still going to wake her up?" Grandma Zhang suddenly remembered something. "Oh, by the way, if you want to listen to what I have to say, just listen. If you don't want to, please think about it."
"You say." Xiao Jun pursed his lips.
"Giving birth is very painful, can you not let her know about it alone?" Grandma Zhang warned earnestly, "Also, do you think that giving birth is the end? I tell you, the hard part is yet to come!"
"The baby cries at night and during the day, and needs an adult by his side. The adult has to be careful and keep an eye on the baby, otherwise it will be bad if you are not careful."
"You've opened a shop too, so I think you'd better find a nanny for Shasha to take care of her and the baby. The mother who just had a baby is in a moody mood, so you have to keep an eye on Shasha, too, you know?"
Xiao Jun nodded, "I'll remember Grandma Zhang. I've been looking for a nanny recently, and I want to find the most suitable one to come back and take care of Shasha."
"That's good, that's good." Grandma Zhang nodded with satisfaction.
"Then I'll go first. It's getting late. I have to go home to feed the chickens and cook. There are so many things to do at home!"
"I'll take you there." Xiao Jun stood up. He learned to drive quickly and had already obtained his driver's license, but he was still waiting for Ding Sha to choose a car together.
"No, no, I can take a bus back by myself, why do I need to send me back?" Grandma Zhang refused.
Xiao Jun helped her to the door. "Even if you don't let me take you there, I have to go back. Shasha wants to ask Uncle Wei to make a crib for her. I'm going to give Uncle Wei the blueprints."
Only then did Grandma Zhang agree.
Xiao Jun borrowed a car from the owner of a nearby hardware store and drove all the way back to the small village.
Grandma Zhang, sitting in the passenger seat, praised him, "Not bad, not bad. It's good to learn a skill. We were all government employees when we could drive!"
After sending Grandma Zhang home, Xiao Jun went to Uncle Wei's house, left the drawings and requirements, and put down a deposit of two hundred yuan before driving back to the shop.
Driving fast and steadily on the road.
He was worried that Shasha wouldn't be able to find him when she woke up.
Sure enough, as soon as he got off the car, he saw Ding Sha leaning against the counter at the door, looking around. His eyes lit up when he saw him come back.
"You're back? Where's Grandma Zhang?!"
Author's side note: I'm going to update more from today~Please give me more comments and votes~ (waving a handkerchief~)