The Lucky Wife of the Era Married a Rough Man With Space
Chapter 168: Fried goods
A surge of joy washed over the man as he heard the news. Xu Ying, having finished her culinary creations, instructed Liu Guohua to carry out the fried delicacies. The intoxicating aroma of sizzling meat instantly permeated the air, drawing everyone's attention. Customers, their mouths watering, gravitated towards the baskets of golden-fried food placed beside the duck products, their gazes fixed and their throats working overtime swallowing large amount of drool .
"Everyone, come and try our new fried goods!" Xu Ying's voice rang out, clear and inviting. "It's free to taste! If it's delicious, you can buy it later!" Initially hesitant, the crowd quickly realized the opportunity for a free treat. Not to take advantage of such an offer would be foolish! In an instant, a surging wave of people descended upon the display.
"Everyone, please form an orderly queue!" Sun Lifang interjected, her voice firm. "Otherwise, no one will get a chance to eat!" At her words, the bustling crowd spontaneously began to line up.
One by one, they sampled the delectable offerings, and with each taste, their eyes widened in delight. "What is this?" an elder sister exclaimed, her gaze fixated on the fried mushrooms, her eyes gleaming. "Why is it so delicious? Give me one dollar's worth!" Xu Ying, seeing her enthusiasm, beamed. "Oh, sister, you like these too? What a coincidence! Fried mushrooms are my favorite! This is a new product, and you're the first to ask for them, so I'll give you a little extra."
The system chimed in with a celebratory tone: [Congratulations to the host for increasing the favorability value by one, congratulations to the host for increasing the favorability value by 1+1+1+1...]
The elder sister's face lit up, a joyous smile spreading across her features. She looked at Xu Ying, her happiness evident, and after a moment's hesitation, also requested a piece of crispy meatballs. Those who had initially intended to just sample a few pieces and then return to their tables found themselves swayed. Even those who were usually reluctant to spend money were moved by the tantalizing flavors. They pulled out coins and bills, purchasing portions to take home as snacks for their children.
"I want a portion of that small yellow croaker!" another voice declared. "This fish looks absolutely delicious. Give me more!"
"And I'll take this little crispy pork!" chimed in another. "I always had it in soup before, but now I can finally eat it directly! Pack it up for me, I want to take it back to my family!"
"Master Xiao Xu, the fried mushrooms that elder sister bought for one yuan—I tried them too! They were particularly delicious, so crispy!" someone else exclaimed, emphasizing the affordability. Perhaps because they were fried alongside the meat, the mushrooms retained a faint, savory essence of meat. Buying a portion of fried mushrooms was cheap, and it even tasted like meat—what a bargain!
Soon, the box of fried mushrooms was the first to sell out. Xu Ying stood there, a wide, radiant smile stretching from ear to ear, delighted by the system's continuous prompts. [Congratulations to the host for adding 99 favorability points and 87 extra favorability points!]
Upon hearing the latest notification, Xu Ying's face lit up with surprise. She turned to see a familiar figure and, with a sweet expression, ran towards Huo Chen. "Why are you here?" she asked, her voice laced with delight.
Huo Chen offered a gentle smile. "I had some business in the county town, and I was hungry, so I came here for a meal." Wu Qingsong, standing beside him, rolled his eyes. Clearly, Huo Chen missed his wife, but he was too shy to admit it.
Xu Ying's expression fell slightly. She had hoped he'd come specifically to see her, not just for food. "Oh! Then go eat!" she said, turning back to her work with a hint of disappointment. Huo Chen looked confused. "Is she angry?" he whispered to Wu Qingsong. Wu Qingsong, visibly disgusted, retorted, "You two are practically inseparable! If you miss her, just say it directly! Why are you so coy?"
Huo Chen instantly understood. His face flushed, and he walked towards Xu Ying. "I missed you, so I came to see you." Xu Ying raised an eyebrow, a playful glint in her eye. "Really?" "Really, really!" Huo Chen stammered, flustered and shy. Only then did Xu Ying's expression soften. "I'll give you a little of each of our new fried goods," she offered. Huo Chen's lips curved upwards. "Okay."
Wu Qingsong watched with a pang of sadness. Though he and Sister-in-law Lancao were together, he always felt a certain distance from her. Especially when facing his two children, she always seemed to carry a burden of guilt.[Read More Here]
Moreover, Sister-in-law Lancao was a difficult person, and he wondered if he would ever truly marry her.
The system's cheerful voice broke through his thoughts: [Congratulations to the host, the favorability value is increased by 99, and the extra favorability value is increased by 87...] [Congratulations to the host, the favorability value reaches 3000, unlocking new recipes: ham pizza, pasta, French braised beef, all-purpose grilled steak...]
"Western food?" Xu Ying was a little bewildered. At present, Chinese people had very little understanding of the westren world , even less , exposure to Western cuisine. Why offer Western dishes when excellent Chinese food was available?
Huo Chen, with his hearty appetite, quickly devoured the large bowl of fried food Xu Ying had served him. He approached her, holding a large iron basin, a reserved look on his face. He wondered if Xu Ying would dislike him for his large appetite, fearing that she m,aybe thought that he wouldn't be able to support a family in the future. But he could make money. He had no idea how much wealth Xu Ying possessed. Now, Huo Chen felt unsettled. He resolved to return home, count his money, and hand it all over to his wife. He had to work tirelessly in the future, determined not to let her suffer with him. And cooking was too tiring; her skin was delicate and fair, unsuitable for prolonged work in the kitchen. The heavy fumes would surely be uncomfortable. He had to work harder to earn more money.
Huo Chen approached, the iron basin in hand, his thin lips slightly parted. "I'm not full yet !" Xu Ying had already anticipated this. She took the basin and served him an even larger portion. The other customers in the restaurant were accustomed to this, but Gao Guihua eyed the two with curiosity.
She quietly approached Xu Ying, a rag in hand. "Xu Ying, that young man has been coming to see you every day recently. Is he your match?" Xu Ying cast a cold glance at her. Gao Guihua flinched at her icy gaze, shrinking her neck but not leaving. Xu Ying nodded slightly. Gao Guihua's face visibly changed. "Aren't you looking for a partner? Why did you suddenly start a relationship?"
Xu Ying looked at her sideways. "What does the person I'm dating have to do with you?" Gao Guihua offered an awkward smile. "Oh, I was just trying to introduce you to someone. Xu Ying, do you want to think about it? That family is well-off. If you marry him, you'll definitely live a good life. There's no need to cook, just stay at home and spend money." Gao Guihua grew more and more enthusiastic as she spoke, until she felt a sudden chill in the air. Slowly, she turned towards the source of the coldness and clamped her mouth shut in irritation.
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Huo Chen's face was frosty, his thin lips pressed into a tight line. A storm was brewing in his eyes, and his deep voice was laced with anger. "She has a partner."
"Oh, I, I just said it casually!" Gao Guihua stammered, shivering under his piercing gaze. The man's aura was truly overwhelming. She swallowed hard as she noticed the chopsticks in Huo Chen's hand, broken into several pieces. Though the restaurant's wooden chopsticks were exceptionally sturdy and typically required two hands to break, this man had snapped them with a mere flick of his fingers. How incredibly powerful!
"I, I'm leaving first. You two, please take your time and chat!" Gao Guihua exclaimed, then scurried away. Huo Chen's eyes still burned with anger as he watched her retreat. But the moment he turned back to Xu Ying, his fury vanished, replaced by an expression of grievance and uneasiness.
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