Chapter 148: You Told Me to Open a Food Shop, Why Are You Operating at 3 AM

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Protagonist:

Lu Feng

After long hours of stewing, the braised aroma had completely permeated the pig trotter meat.

The meat fragrance and braised flavor combined perfectly; it could truly be said the aroma wafted for ten li.

As the lunch box lid was lifted, the few customers nearest couldn't help but praise aloud, and couldn't help putting down the hamburgers they held in their hands.

The Pig Trotter Noodles smelled tempting enough already; when they saw how the Pig Trotter Noodles looked, they were even more unable to suppress their shock.

The hamburger shop's customers now surrounded Chen De'an's table so tightly not even water could trickle through; the tables farther away also stood up one after another, craning their necks to look over.

Somewhat thick soup glistened with oil, eight pieces of pig trotter nearly identical in size piled atop distinct, separate noodle strands.

The tendons on the pig trotters had stewed to a semi-transparent state; a light touch with chopsticks made them tremble, as if the next second the skin and meat would slide off the bone.

"Holy cow..."

A bespectacled boy at the next table couldn't help muttering in admiration: "Is this pig trotter? This color looks too appetizing!"

"These pig trotters are absolutely stewed fall-apart tender; just now I even saw them bounce!"

"This shouldn't be from that shop at the school gate, right? I've eaten that shop's pig trotter rice; their pig trotters' color isn't this vibrant."

"Indeed, just looking at these Pig Trotter Noodles makes one drool; just by looking I can imagine how soft they are!"

"My god, this smell, this appearance, I can't hold back!"

"Goodness... one bite and the soul might fly away in bliss, right?"

"Bro! Don't just stare, hurry up and taste how it is!"

The customers surrounding Chen De'an's table discussed in a babble of voices, urging him to start eating.

"Second Brother, if you're not eating, how about I eat first? I'll give you the hamburger and Cola, suit yourself!"

Sun Haoran's eyes went straight; saliva had already flowed from the corner of his mouth down to his chin.

Seeing Chen De'an still admiring the Pig Trotter Noodles' appearance, his heart was indescribably anxious; he reached out to snatch the chopsticks.

"Slow! The first bite must be mine!"

Chen De'an slapped away Sun Haoran's outstretched hand; under everyone's somewhat urgent gazes, he picked up his chopsticks, clamped a piece of pig trotter, and placed it into his mouth.

"Wuhu~"

The instant his teeth touched the pig trotter, he involuntarily let out a sigh of deliciousness.

The pig trotter just entered his mouth; he only lightly pursed his lips, hadn't exerted much force, and the skin and meat already separated from the bone.

His teeth didn't need to chew at all; a flick of his tongue, and the pork seemed to melt in his mouth.

Just-right seasoning, plus the pork stewed thoroughly soft and rotten, the perfect taste of meat fragrance mixed with sauce juice spread to every corner of his oral cavity; even the gaps between his teeth exuded aroma.

Chen De'an swallowed the pig trotter in his mouth, took several deep breaths, feeling the fragrance in his mouth linger for a long time.

He couldn't help clamping another chopstick of noodles; the moment they entered his mouth he felt the noodles' springiness.

The cooked handmade noodles were coated in soup; the soup had fused the essence stewed out of pig trotter and spices; with every chew, the aroma in his mouth seemed to grow even richer.

The surrounding customers watched him eat with such relish; saliva also began to flood their mouths; several even took out mobile phones to record this rare gourmet moment.

Chen De'an ate while making sounds of enjoyment; hearing his sighs, those customers craved it even more.

But seeing Chen De'an only eating and not speaking, they instantly grew anxious and called out one after another.

"Brother, how's the taste?"

"Don't just eat! Say what the flavor is!"

"Bro, don't keep going 'mmm mmm ah ah', say something!"

Chen De'an chewed the noodles and pig trotter in his mouth; he simply had no time to open his mouth, and was also unwilling to open his mouth.

He feared that once he opened his mouth, that exquisite deliciousness in his mouth would leave him.

Sun Haoran sat opposite Chen Deming, watching him eat with an incomparably enjoyment-filled expression; he was nearly drooling to death.

"Second Brother, you've already eaten; should let me have a taste now, right!"

Sun Haoran wiped the saliva sliding from the corner of his mouth with the back of his hand, and said to Chen De'an anxiously.

Chen De'an hesitated a moment; he now felt some regret in his heart.

Had he known these Pig Trotter Noodles were this delicious, how good it would be to finish a portion alone in the shop.

This portion of noodles had quite a lot; one person eating it was just right.

But now he still had to share with Sun Haoran; he felt a bit pained.

These Pig Trotter Noodles were too delicious; even if just giving away two bites, his heart felt unwilling.

Even if the hamburger was also tasty, it simply couldn't compare with these Pig Trotter Noodles at all.

But no choice; a promised matter, going back on it now would be ungentlemanly.

Chen De'an sighed, somewhat reluctantly handed the chopsticks in his hand to Sun Haoran, and instructed with some worry: "As agreed, only two bites for you; also, you can only eat one piece of pig trotter!"

Sun Haoran nodded repeatedly, took the chopsticks, impatiently clamped a piece of pig trotter, and ate with relish.

That soft-glutinous yet still chewy exquisite texture, paired with rich braised fragrance, made him unable to help closing his eyes.

"My mom! This pig trotter is even tastier than what my mom stews!"

Sun Haoran chewed while giving a thumbs-up, praising loudly and indistinctly.

Seeing the two of them eating Pig Trotter Noodles like this, the surrounding people understood everything.

The flavor of these Pig Trotter Noodles was absolutely not just ordinarily good!

Seeing Chen De'an free now, a rather pretty long-haired girl came close: "Handsome guy handsome guy! Add WeChat! Tell me where you bought it; I want to buy a portion to taste too!"

Hearing what this girl said, the onlooking customers suddenly came to their senses.

They had only cared about drooling over it—how could they have forgotten to ask about something so important?

For a moment, the customers who had gathered around began chattering loudly.

"Oh my god, these pig trotters must taste incredibly delicious, buddy, tell me where you bought them!"

"I can't take it anymore, I'm drooling to death! I want to buy a portion too!"

"I can't stand it! Brother, I beg you, where did you buy them? Tell me quickly!"

"Brother! I haven't touched this cola yet, I'm giving it to you! Please tell me quickly!"

"I still have half a box of chicken nuggets! Will you trade me for the address?"

"I've taken two bites of this hamburger, if you don't mind, I'll give it to you, bro!"

For a moment, the surrounding customers all picked up the unfinished food on their own tables and piled it onto Chen De'an's table in a rush.

In no time, a small mountain had piled up on the table in front of Chen De'an.

Looking at these enthusiastic customers around him, Chen De'an couldn't help but feel a sense of achievement rising from the bottom of his heart.

Having grown up this big, it was the first time he had been surrounded and courted by so many people.

And there was even a young lady who actively asked to add him on WeChat—such good fortune he had never encountered before.

Being paid attention to by so many people felt pretty good.

"Cough cough, quiet down." Chen De'an cleared his throat, and the originally noisy customers immediately held their breath, all waiting for his next words.

Chen De'an pointed toward the direction of Food Street, speaking with a deliberately solemn expression: "Food Street, Lu Family Restaurant, the boss opens at six this week and closes at seven, now……"

He took out his mobile phone from his pocket, glanced at the time, then continued: "There are eighteen minutes left until closing; if you run fast, you might still make it."