In no time at all, the three of them finished eating.
Shen Zhong leaned back in his chair contentedly, pulled out a tissue to wipe the corners of his mouth, and sighed, “It really goes to show that you can’t judge a book by its cover, or a restaurant by its size.”
“This ordinary-looking Small Restaurant makes braised lion's head that tastes better than those big restaurants.”
Wang Yipeng nodded in agreement and, gathering his courage, chimed in, “And this place is cheap, with both meat and vegetables, only sixteen yuan per serving.”
“Exactly, exactly, great value for money.”
Zhao Mingxuan smiled triumphantly upon hearing Brother Shen’s praise, feeling even more confident about the plan he had in mind.
Seizing the opportunity while Brother Shen was in a good mood, he quickly brought up the idea of inviting more people.
“Brother Shen, don’t you think such good food should be shared with more people?”
“You sly dog, so that’s what you’re planning.”
“Hehehe, I just think good things should be shared, right? Plus, the boss promised me that if I can get ten people to sign up for a meal card, they’ll get a five hundred yuan discount.”
“Meal card?”
“Yes, with a meal card, you can eat one meal here every day, whether it’s lunch or dinner.”
Shen Zhong was tempted by the meal card Zhao Mingxuan mentioned and asked curiously, “Why go through all that trouble? Why not just pay for it directly?”
“Paying is easy, eight hundred yuan a month is enough. But you know that Wang Yipeng and I don’t come from as good a background as Brother Shen, and our pocket money is limited, so it’s really…”
Shen Zhong, always quick-witted, immediately understood the unspoken meaning and declared decisively, “Don’t worry, I’ll cover both of your meal cards.”
“Consider it my thanks for bringing me to such a delicious Small Restaurant.”
He knew that the restaurants he usually frequented cost almost a thousand yuan for just a few dishes, and their taste was not as amazing as the braised lion's head in front of him.
Moreover, the prices at this Small Restaurant were not high.
Eating here in the future would allow him to enjoy delicious food and save money—it was truly killing two birds with one stone.
For Shen Zhong, it was a worthwhile deal.
“Thank you for your kindness, Brother Shen, but we can’t accept these meal cards. One shouldn’t be too greedy.”
“Besides, you’ve helped us out before.”
As he spoke, Zhao Mingxuan secretly nudged Wang Yipeng, who hadn’t said anything.
“Uh… right, right, we can’t accept it.” Wang Yipeng echoed in a daze.
A gentleman loves wealth but acquires it in a proper way.
Some advantages can be taken, but some cannot, and he was clear about the distinction.
Shen Zhong was a rich and straightforward person, and Zhao Mingxuan wanted to maintain a good relationship with him, just in case he ever ran into trouble and needed help.
“If you insist, then so be it.”
“You want me to bring people in, right? Just wait.”
After Shen Zhong finished speaking, he pulled out his phone and immediately created a group chat.
The chat group’s name was: Su's Little Dining Table Food Squad.
People were added to the group one after another.
In less than a minute, there were over twenty people in the group.
Can’t Finish, Can’t Finish At All: 【Brother Shen, any instructions?】
Just Love Small Cakes: 【Brother Shen, what’s up?】
Dynamic Lightwave: 【111111】
Homework Due Today: 【What’s going on?】
...
Don’t Want Evening Self-Study: 【Brother Shen, just say the word if you need anything】
Ding ding ding—the group chat was flooded with messages.
Everyone was waiting for Shen Zhong to speak.
Shen Zhong: 【Tomorrow, at any time, bring eight hundred yuan to Su's Little Dining Table next to Little Sun Kindergarten to get a meal card.】
Shen Zhong: 【Oh, and remember to mention Zhao Mingxuan and Wang Yipeng’s names when you get it.】
Shen Zhong: 【I’ll add those two later; if you have any questions, ask them directly.】
These three messages exploded in the group like thunder.
Dynamic Lightwave: 【Zhao Mingxuan? Wang Yipeng? Who are they?】
Homework Due Today: 【Are they the two who came to see Brother Shen today?】
Just Love Small Cakes: 【What is Su's Little Dining Table? Never heard of it? Is it new?】
Facing the group’s confusion, Shen Zhong didn’t reply. He looked up at Zhao Mingxuan and Wang Yipeng, who were sitting opposite him, and said, “The group has been created, everyone’s in there. I’ll add you two as friends and then put you in later.”
“Thank you, Brother Shen.” Zhao Mingxuan’s face lit up with surprise. He hadn’t expected Brother Shen to act so quickly, getting things done right away.
He truly was the school’s top dog.
With the recruitment issue resolved, the rest was up to Zhao Mingxuan and Wang Yipeng to handle.
Shen Zhong tucked his phone back into his pants pocket and got up, walking towards Su Haoze.
“Boss, I want to get a meal card.”
“Alright, eight hundred yuan a month.”
“Will you be adding new dishes here?”
“At least once a week.”
“Okay, then I’ll get three months first.”
“What?” Su Haoze looked at the young man in front of him with some surprise.
It was the first time he had heard of someone wanting to get a three-month meal card after only eating once.
“Huh? Is there a problem?” Shen Zhong asked, puzzled.
Su Haoze shook his head, accepted the money, and then had him fill out a form.
Not long after the three left, two new customers arrived at the Small Restaurant.
They were Qin Xiaolan, the director of Little Sun Kindergarten, and Teacher Yu, who was in charge of logistics at the kindergarten.
“Welcome, what would you two like to eat?”
Su Haoze greeted the two newly arrived customers warmly with a smile.
“Boss, two servings of stewed meatballs, and two vegetable and shrimp rolls, please.”
Qin Xiaolan glanced at the small blackboard hanging on the wall and placed her order.
Her gaze quickly swept around the Small Restaurant, lingering longest when she looked at the kitchen.
“Is there a problem, customer?”
“Nothing.”
Qin Xiaolan said indifferently, picking a random seat and sitting down.
“This Small Restaurant looks quite clean.” Teacher Yu also scanned the place.
She had worked in logistics for several years, so she had some experience with hygiene.
She knew exactly where dirt and mess were most likely to accumulate and where the dead spots for hygiene were.
After checking around, she had to admit that the Small Restaurant was indeed clean.
The transparent kitchen, neatly arranged countertops, and high-temperature sterilized transparent cabinets all showcased the Small Restaurant’s hygienic environment.
“It’s not bad.”
Qin Xiaolan nodded. From the moment she sat down and touched the chair and table, she could tell the hygiene was excellent.
She wouldn’t have been at ease without coming to see it for herself.
“Here’s your meal, customer. Please enjoy.”
Su Haoze smiled as he brought over the food.
After he left, Teacher Yu looked at Qin Xiaolan’s expressionless face and said playfully, “I didn’t pay much attention just now, but the boss of this place is quite young and handsome. He looks about the same age as your daughter who works out of town.”
Hearing Teacher Yu mention her daughter, Qin Xiaolan’s expression immediately softened.
“They do look about the same.”
The two exchanged a smile, then stopped chatting and directly picked up their chopsticks, reaching for the braised lion's head.
The rich aroma was truly enticing.
The dark brown sauce drizzled over the stewed meatballs made them look particularly appealing.
Even the green vegetables and white rice underneath were stained with the same colored glaze, emitting bursts of fragrance.
Taking a bite, the texture was firm, and the meat juices exploded.
Qin Xiaolan’s eyes widened instantly, and only one thought filled her mind—delicious!
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