Chapter 232: Let You Open a Food Shop, You Open for Business at 3 AM

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Protagonist:

Lu Feng

Moreover, there were still two days left in this week's mission.

For this week's mission progress, relying on Lion's Head and Red Braised Pork alone could easily complete more than half.

Furthermore, there were two new dishes coming up later; even if no one ordered the Tea Eggs for now, it wouldn't matter much.

This week's mission reward was still secure.

On the counter side, Hu Xiaoyun was feeling somewhat discouraged.

She had already recommended Tea Eggs to seven customers, but those diners all refused without exception.

Under such repeated rejections, even her own confidence began to waver.

It was only when she saw Qin Ye standing in front and his three old companions behind him that her eyes lit up slightly.

These few old gentlemen were the boss's loyal old customers; surely they would be interested in this newly launched Tea Egg, right?

Qin Ye had been standing in the queue just now, chatting excitedly with the three old companions behind him about something.

Only when the queue reached the front and he heard Hu Xiaoyun smilingly greeting him did Qin Ye stop talking.

His gaze habitually swept over the price list on the wall, seeing the newly added characters "Five-Spice Tea Eggs."

However, he didn't look at the price behind it, only assuming it was similar to ordinary snacks and wouldn't be too expensive.

"Xiao Yun, is today's new dish Tea Eggs?"

Qin Ye looked at Hu Xiaoyun with a smiling gaze and asked kindly.

"Yes, Master Qin, would you like a portion?"

Hu Xiaoyun nodded quickly and asked cautiously.

"Hmm, give me a portion."

Qin Ye agreed without thinking.

Every time Lu Feng's shop introduced a new dish, he had never missed a single one.

Qin Ye turned back and asked Liu Zhen Guo and the others behind him, "Do you all want to try these Tea Eggs too? See how Xiao Lu's culinary skill differs from outside."

Liu Zhen Guo behind him was just about to nod when he heard Hu Xiaoyun excitedly say to Qin Ye, "Alright, Master Qin, Tea Eggs are 88 yuan."

Seeing that someone finally bought today's Tea Eggs, she also felt happy in her heart.

"Xiao Yun, wait a moment!"

Qin Ye's figure suddenly paused, thinking he had misheard: "How much are the Tea Eggs? Did you calculate wrong?"

Hearing this, Hu Xiaoyun's smile instantly turned into a bitter smile, and she could only point to the price list on the wall: "Master Qin, the price is correct, it's written on the wall."

Qin Ye looked again; the price behind the Tea Eggs was indeed 88 per portion.

He had lived so many years and had never seen Tea Eggs sold this expensive.

Even the well-informed Qin Ye couldn't help but find this price a bit unacceptable at this moment.

Who sells Tea Eggs this expensive? Isn't this ripping people off?

If this were in another restaurant, Qin Ye would probably have started smashing tables and scolding people by now.

However, he had always trusted Lu Feng's character and felt that if he dared to sell it this expensive, he must have his reasons.

Qin Ye paused and asked Lu Feng in the kitchen, "Xiao Lu, your Tea Eggs... is there something special about them? If this 88 yuan per portion price tastes no different from outside, that wouldn't make sense!"

"There is something special."

Lu Feng looked at Qin Ye outside, smiling and nodding, his tone very certain: "You'll know after tasting a bite."

"What exactly is so special about it?"

Qin Ye frowned and couldn't help but become curious, asking again.

In response, Lu Feng smiled mysteriously: "Specifically how it's special, me just saying it out loud isn't very convincing; how about you order a portion and try it?"

Qin Ye touched his chin, still feeling somewhat suspicious in his heart.

These Tea Eggs were nothing more than eggs boiled together with tea leaves; no matter how special, what tricks could be played?

Spending 88 yuan for two Tea Eggs, he wasn't unable to afford it.

It was just a feeling of being a sucker.

However, seeing the certain look in Lu Feng's tone, the doubts in his heart dissipated somewhat.

As an old customer of Lu Feng's shop, Qin Ye had always believed Lu Feng's words without doubt.

Although every dish here was a bit more expensive than outside, every dish was worth the price.

Although this Tea Egg's price looked outrageous, maybe there was some unknown trick inside.

Qin Ye waved his hand and said to Hu Xiaoyun, "Alright, then listen to Xiao Lu, bring me a portion of Tea Eggs to try; I want to see exactly what's so special about this 88 yuan Tea Egg."

"Alright, Master Qin, please wait a moment, I'll serve it to you right away."

Hu Xiaoyun worried Qin Ye would regret it, quickly placed the order on the computer, and breathed a sigh of relief in her heart.

Finally managed to sell the first portion of Tea Eggs.

"Tsk tsk tsk... this old gentleman really has money."

On the few tables closest to the counter, the diners who were lowering their heads enjoying their food, upon hearing that Qin Ye really ordered the 88 yuan per portion Tea Eggs, all expressed admiration.

Among the diners in the queue, a small commotion arose; someone joked, "88 yuan could buy me a whole box of eggs, but here it can only buy two; this old gentleman has quite the nerve, buying such expensive Tea Eggs."

Someone else took out their mobile phone, taking a photo of the price list on the wall, muttering to themselves, "These Tea Eggs are sold this expensive, truly a rare sight; I don't know if they're boiled golden eggs or boiled with gold leaves; I have to post this on my Moments to let others open their eyes..."

Qin Ye listened to the discussions around him, and there was no ripple on his face.

He turned to look at the three old buddies behind him, smiling as he asked, "Do you all want a portion of tea eggs too? Try the ones Xiao Lu made."

"Forget it, tea eggs this expensive—I'd feel heartache eating them."

Liu Zhen Guo laughed and shook his head to refuse.

"Old Qin, you eat them instead. I see you eat just the same, rest assured, no one will snatch yours this time."

Zhao Jian Hua patted Qin Ye's shoulder, smiling as he said.

"I'd still rather eat yesterday's Lion's Head; we can talk about tea eggs later."

Xu Shao Ying shook his head as he said.

As the few were talking, a rich tea fragrance suddenly drifted over from the kitchen.

This tea fragrance was very pure, smelling of fruit, flowers, and honey, and smelling it made one feel refreshingly sweet and crisp.

The diners who smelled this tea fragrance subconsciously sat up straight, the chopsticks in their hands pausing.

In the kitchen, Lu Feng lifted the lid of the pot steeping tea eggs.

Some heat still lingered in the pot; once the lid was lifted, a white steam wrapped in rich tea fragrance quickly spread all around.

Lu Feng lowered his head to glance at the eggs in the pot; after stewing and soaking, the eggshells had darkened somewhat.

The tea fragrance mixed with the scent of spices, and even he couldn't help but sniff with an expression of enjoyment for a while.

"Hmm? This flavor... such a rich tea fragrance."

Qin Ye was continuing to chat with Liu Zhen Guo and the others who had already ordered, and when he smelled the fragrance, his nose twitched a few times.

Smelling that pleasant tea fragrance in the air, he instantly perked up.