The morning sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, spreading like threads through the morning mist across West City Old Street.

Gradually, more pedestrians appeared on Old Street, and those heading to work nearby increased as well.

Old Street became more lively.

Pedestrians came and went continuously!

However!

Business at Zheng's Breakfast Shop was unsatisfactory.

Besides a few takeout orders, the shop had no customers at all.

Though the entrance saw office workers and pedestrians passing by frequently.

No matter how hard the employees at Zheng's Breakfast Shop called out, it was to no avail!

None of them were willing to stay.

As for where they ended up?

No question about it, they all ran to line up at Huang Tao's shop.

Employees at Zheng's Breakfast Shop, on the verge of tears, exclaimed, "I'm having such a hard time!"

Meanwhile, looking at the entrance of Huang Tao's shop.

It was not even 7 o'clock, and there was already a long line.

At a glance.

There must have been over 200 people!

This stark contrast...

Left Zhang Fugui and Lin Xiue filled with nothing but envy, envious to the extreme~

Alas!

Both selling pan-fried buns, why is the gap so wide~

...

"Let's go, for some pan-fried buns..."

A pot-bellied middle-aged man walked out from an apartment building, holding a husky.

As soon as they exited the building.

The husky, as if unleashed, joyfully ran towards West City Old Street.

"Whoa, whoa, slow down, slow down..."

The pot-bellied middle-aged man held tightly to the leash, but the force could almost lift him off his feet in minutes!

Unable to hold it back!

He could only enjoy the exhilarating feeling of flying and the unforgettable pushback sensation.

Passing by Zheng's Breakfast Shop.

The staff at Zheng's Breakfast Shop immediately called out with a smile: "Hey there, come take a look, come and see... today at Zheng's Breakfast Shop, we're introducing a brand new flavor of pan-fried buns..."

Pan-fried buns?

The husky: (☆▽☆)ˋ(°▽,°)

It seemed to understand and suddenly stopped, with the pot-bellied middle-aged man behind it being quick to react, stopping alongside.

Otherwise, it would have been a disaster.

Seeing the man and dog stop, the staff at Zheng's Breakfast Shop introduced to the pot-bellied middle-aged man: "These two flavors of pan-fried buns are new today, pork and mushroom, and beef. Also, this porridge is a new product launched this morning... Century egg and lean meat congee, it's very savory, do you want to try a serving?"

The pot-bellied middle-aged man glanced at the two new-flavored pan-fried buns and the century egg and lean meat congee.

The appearance!

Looked decent.

The aroma!

Smelled quite fragrant.

But his first choice in mind was still the "So Delicious" shop.

However, after glancing at the long line around the corner, he was discouraged.

Queueing is troublesome, how about trying this shop?!

"How much are these new pan-fried buns and the century egg congee?"

This sale seemed hopeful!

The staff at Zheng's Breakfast Shop quickly said with a smile: "Pork and mushroom pan-fried buns, 10 yuan for 4, beef pan-fried buns, 10 yuan for 3, century egg, and lean meat congee 6 yuan a bowl."

"These prices are quite cheap! I'll have one of each, please! For dine-in."

"Alright, please have a seat inside, I'll bring it over shortly." The staff at Zheng's Breakfast Shop smiled as they gestured to invite, then swiftly went to serve the porridge and pan-fried buns.

"Okay."

The pot-bellied middle-aged man entered the shop with his husky.

A moment later.

The staff at Zheng's Breakfast Shop brought over the meal, with a very good attitude: "Hello, here are the pork and mushroom and beef pan-fried buns you ordered, along with the century egg and lean meat congee, please enjoy..."

"Woof woof~"

The husky barked at him, seemingly reminding him: Don't forget your doggy pal!

"There comes yours..."

The pot-bellied middle-aged man picked up a pork and mushroom pan-fried bun, and tossed it to the husky.

The husky caught it and went aside to eat.

After just one bite, it immediately lifted its head to look at its owner, as if saying: The flavor's not right!

Alas!

It was ignored!

The pot-bellied middle-aged man picked up a beef pan-fried bun and took a bite.

The broth filled his entire mouth.

But it wasn't savory enough, and even had a touch of greasiness.

The dough was a tad thick.

The filling was firm and bouncy, but lacking in richness!

The scallion flavor was too strong, and the salt level was not quite ideal either.

Overall, if this pan-fried bun were on its own, it would be considered a pretty decent one.

Appearance, aroma, and taste were all quite acceptable.

But!

This is only if one had never tasted Huang Tao's pan-fried buns.

Anyone who's tried Huang Tao's pan-fried buns would find these new ones from Zheng's thoroughly unsatisfactory.

Indeed!

The pan-fried buns made by Boss Huang are unrivaled; you simply can't buy ones like them anywhere else!

They can only imitate, but neither compare nor surpass!

Zheng Fugui and Lin Xiue, seeing the man and dog stop eating after just one bite, felt a sense of foreboding in their hearts.

Zheng Fugui stepped forward, asking puzzledly: "What's wrong? Is it that our pan-fried buns aren't to your taste?"

"Yeah!"

"Is it because the taste is off, that they aren't to your taste?" Zheng Fugui asked weakly.

The pot-bellied middle-aged man looked at the bit-off pan-fried bun in his hand and shook his head: "Honestly, your pan-fried bun's taste is alright, but compared to Boss Huang's, it doesn't stand a chance. It's way off."

Upon hearing this, the faces of Zheng Fugui and Lin Xiue instantly became extremely unpleasant, like eggplants beaten by frost, both black and purple.

"Woof woof~"

The husky barked towards Zheng Fugui as if saying: Indeed, a far cry from Boss Huang's, even I, the dog, don't like it!

"I originally thought your pan-fried buns should be quite good too, but I didn't expect... even my dog doesn't like it..."

These words were like an invisible sharp sword piercing the hearts of Zheng Fugui and Lin Xiue.

Heartbreaking!

"Forget it, I should just go queue at Boss Huang's place! Hopefully, there's still a chance to get one..."

At that moment, he deeply regretted, regretted not joining the line at the So Delicious shop instead of entering Zheng's Breakfast Shop.

He left without looking back, husky in tow.

As for the unfinished century egg congee and pan-fried buns, who knows which family's pig would benefit from them.

Later on, some pedestrians, upon hearing that Zheng's Breakfast Shop sold the same fillings pan-fried buns and century egg congee as Huang Tao's but at a cheaper price, decided to give it a try.

After tasting, they all showed the same expression and reaction.

"Oh gosh! The difference between the century egg congee and the pork and beef pan-fried buns is staggering!"

"There's really no comparison, absolutely none~"

"Alas! If only I'd known, I shouldn't have entered this shop. Even if I go to queue at Boss Huang's now, it's unlikely I'd get anything. Guess I'll have to line up a bit earlier come lunchtime..."

Those who tried left disappointed!

Yet, as time passed, more customers came to Zheng's Breakfast Shop.

Nearly all had initially wanted to buy pan-fried buns and century egg congee from Huang Tao's, but were discouraged by the long lines at his shop.

So, they came to try Zheng's Breakfast Shop.

But they mostly just bought 10 yuan worth of pan-fried buns and a bowl of century egg congee.

Having tried them, none returned for more purchases.

This left Zheng Fugui and Lin Xiue feeling utterly distressed~

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