Daddy's Gourmet Shop

Chapter 43: If Things Get Bad Xuanxuan Will Take Care of You~


"Hello, uncle~"

Hearing the door open, Xuanxuan looked up and, seeing it was Jiang Guowei, greeted him with a sweet smile.

She even lifted Mimi high up and shook its right hand vigorously, trying to make it say hello.

Mimi looked utterly resigned!

"Ah, hello..."

Jiang Guowei nodded with a smile.

Seeing who it was, Huang Tao was a bit puzzled.

Usually, at this time, Jiang Guowei wasn't even open yet~

But today he came so early, it's quite unusual?

He asked in surprise, "Jiang, are you here to ask me to reserve some pan-fried buns for you?"

"Yes!"

At the mention of food, Jiang Guowei nodded instinctively, but then shook his head as he remembered his main purpose, "But not really."

This left Huang Tao perplexed!

"I'm here mainly to tell you some news." Jiang Guowei said seriously.

Huang Tao asked curiously, "What news? Why so serious?"

"You know Zheng's Breakfast Shop at the West City Old Street entrance, right?"

"Yes, I know. What's up?"

"That Zheng's Breakfast Shop is launching two types of pan-fried buns, with pork-mushroom and beef fillings, and century egg and lean pork congee this morning, just like the ones your shop sells!"

As he spoke, he unlocked his phone, opened it, and handed it to Huang Tao: "Here, take a look..."

Huang Tao took the phone and started looking.

On it was a WeChat group with hundreds of members.

Zheng's Breakfast Shop Discount Benefits Group.

There were several pictures of delicious-looking pan-fried buns and century egg congee lying quietly in the group.

And there was a caption!

It said they were launching new century egg and lean pork congee today to thank their new and old customers and had added two new types of pan-fried buns.

They had also improved the existing pork and shrimp fillings in their pan-fried buns.

New flavors, new experiences!

As for the prices!

They were cheaper than Huang Tao's shop.

Century egg and lean pork congee, 6 yuan per bowl.

Pork and mushroom pan-fried buns, 10 yuan for 4.

Beef pan-fried buns, 10 yuan for 3.

Industry competition, it's normal!

No need to make a fuss!

Huang Tao calmly finished looking at it and handed the phone back to Jiang Guowei.

"This message was sent out past 10 o'clock last night. I was...busy then, didn't have a chance to see it."

As he retrieved his phone, Jiang Guowei said, "This morning I opened it up, saw this message, and quickly ran over to tell you."

Huang Tao thanked him: "Thanks for the heads up."

"Oh, I remembered, yesterday at noon, I think I saw someone a bit familiar, queuing at your shop."

Jiang Guowei suddenly had a eureka moment and clapped his hand, saying confidently, "That's right, that's her, she's the new employee at Zheng's Breakfast Shop. No wonder I found her familiar, wasn't sure where I'd seen her before. When she saw me staring, she even deliberately turned her face away!"

"It must have been Lin Xiue from Zheng's who sent her to buy it."

"They bought your pan-fried buns and century egg congee yesterday at noon, definitely to study the recipe."

"So this morning, they're rolling out buns with fillings just like yours, plus the century egg congee."

"Damn! They're obviously seeing how well your business does and getting envious, wanting a piece of the action!"

Jiang Guowei looked like he had just uncovered a secret and was infuriated.

Xuanxuan, who understood, was looking anxious, and even Mimi in her hands lost its appeal.

What to do?

What should we do?

She was worried and anxious, but she knew that her dad must be even more worried and anxious.

So, she couldn't say things that would worry or upset her dad.

She remembered what grandma used to say to comfort dad: "Daddy, don't worry! We're not short of money, earning a little less isn't a big deal! At worst, Xuanxuan will take care of you in the future~"

So heartwarming!

So adorable!

Jiang Guowei was full of envy!

Oohing and aahing~

Look at their daughter, still a little thing and already promising to take care of her dad in the future.

Such filial piety!

Unlike his son, who's already in high school and still doesn't show any concern for his old man.

When they meet at home, the first thing he says is, "Dad, I'm out of money, give me some."

Sigh!

Another day of wishing for a daughter!

"Xuanxuan is so good! She already knows to take care of daddy!"

Huang Tao couldn't hold back his laughter, picked her up, hugged her in his arms, and teased, "So how does Xuanxuan plan to take care of daddy? Does Xuanxuan have money?"

Xuanxuan looked at Huang Tao, paused for a moment, and quickly replied, "I have Mao Zedong!"

Saying so, she started rummaging through her pockets eagerly.

Huang Tao was amused by her cute antics again.

He reached out to stop her, speaking gently, "Don't look for it, your Mao Zedongs are all deposited in the bank by daddy."

Xuanxuan blinked her eyes, recalling that every year during Chinese New Year, her Mao Zedongs were kept by her dad.

Huang Tao patted her little head: "Xuanxuan, are you worried the shop's business might get worse because of this?"

"Just a little bit~"

Xuanxuan thought for a moment, nodded honestly, and gestured to show just how little.

"Don't worry, all we need to do is make sure we do our own thing the best we can."

He smiled softly, calmly saying, "Plus, we're a shop doing business, once people pay for our stuff, what they do with it is none of our concern. Our job is to ensure fresh ingredients every day, and put our heart into making every meal so every customer eats with peace of mind and comfort. As for the rest, just let the customers decide..."

Daddy's words are so profound~

Xuanxuan kind of didn't understand a bit~

But as long as daddy isn't worried.

Then Xuanxuan won't worry.

Besides, daddy's food is so delicious.

Uncles, aunties, grandpas, and grandmas are all lining up to eat daddy's food.

This means they like daddy's food.

If they like it, they will definitely keep liking it...

Xuanxuan's little mind thought a lot and gradually started thinking positively.

In a grown-up tone, she said, "Daddy, Xuanxuan isn't worried anymore. Since your food is so good, you surely won't run out of customers."

And in Jiang Guowei's heart, tears almost streamed down.

Letting customers eat with peace and comfort, what a great message.

Such a conscientious and dedicated Boss Huang!

No wonder your business is booming!

No wonder the food you make is loved by customers!

At this moment, admiration filled Jiang Guowei's gaze towards Huang Tao.

"Boss Huang, your diligence, I believe the customers feel it, and it's something for me to learn from!"

Jiang Guowei finished speaking and headed back to his shop.

Before leaving, he reminded Huang Tao to reserve a portion of pan-fried buns and congee for him as usual.

After sending off Jiang Guowei, Huang Tao let Xuanxuan go play with Mimi.

He returned to the kitchen to knead dough.

And started preparing breakfast for himself and Xuanxuan.

Of course, there's Mimi's share as well!

Elsewhere.

Zheng's Breakfast Shop was already starting to sell.

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