"Dad, Mom, how come you came so early? You didn't even give me a heads up. I would have come to help carry your things."

In between wrapping up the shengjian bao, Huang Tao saw his parents happily chatting with Xuanxuan, and he approached them with pleasant surprise.

Seeing the huge pile of bags they had put down next to them, it felt like they'd brought over all the stock from home, ensuring he wouldn't need to shop for a long time.

Even though they mostly brought common and everyday foods, these items were filled with their love for him and his family!

Though, he was worried they might tire themselves out and had told them several times to just come empty-handed since he had everything for sale here, and nothing was lacking.

Yet no matter how many times they agreed, the next visit they would still show up with bulging bags.

Their insistence was even more enthusiastic than before.

Since words were useless, he decided to let them be.

Huang Yide chuckled, "Coming early is all because of your mother! She's just like a child, knowing she'd see you and Xuanxuan today made her so happy she didn't sleep well all night, and got up at dawn to wait for the bus..."

"And you say that, weren't you the same! You woke up early too, urging me to leave soon so we wouldn't miss the first bus," Song Cailian chuckled, casting a look at Huang Yide.

Watching his parents' everyday banter, Huang Tao smiled, feeling warm inside.

To avoid further debate from his parents, he interjected, "Mom, Dad, haven't you had breakfast yet? How about I prepare some breakfast for you, and then you can take Xuanxuan home first? I've still got work to do here!"

"You do your work, don't worry about us," the elderly couple replied in unison with smiles, opting to not argue.

"Alright then, you two sit down for a bit, I'll bring over some food as soon as I finish up,"

said Huang Tao as he headed to the kitchen to check on how Xu Hao was doing with the shengjian bao.

The elderly couple saw the customers finish eating, and they even wiped down the tables and personally took the utensils to the basket next to the dishwasher.

They were a bit surprised.

When did the customers become so polite?!

Seeing the basket full of dishes, she rolled up her sleeves and prepared to work.

Huang Yide also looked around, trying to find something to do.

He found a cloth and started wiping the tables.

"Grandpa, Xuanxuan will help you wipe too..." After finishing her braised egg, Xuanxuan joined in the work.

Still packing, Ding Suqin felt overwhelmed by their help!

She quickly spoke up to stop them, "Uncle, Auntie, please don't do that, all of this is my job..."

"It's nothing, we're just idly sitting around otherwise, you do your thing..."

The elderly couple genuinely thought they'd help their son lighten his load a bit.

Forgetting they were taking over the employees' tasks.

With a look of helplessness, Ding Suqin glanced at Huang Tao.

Pleading for backup.

Understanding the situation, Huang Tao smiled, "Mom, Dad, Sister Suqin is my hired staff, she's specifically responsible for these tasks, so please don't take over her work. Also, even if you help, I'd still have to pay her the full salary."

What he said made so much sense, leaving his parents unable to argue back.

So, they decided not to take over the employees' work and instead focused on helping with the child.

They set down what they were doing and went to play with Xuanxuan.

As time passed.

The line for breakfast showed no signs of shortening.

Luckily, Huang Tao prepared enough; otherwise, they truly couldn't have satisfied everyone.

They remained busy until after 8:20, when the line finally dispersed.

The last few customers sat at their tables, focused on their braised eggs.

The shengjian bao and century egg and pork congee were all gone.

They could only prepare so much in the morning; not everyone could get what they wanted.

Those who came early got to enjoy everything, while latecomers could only have braised eggs.

But the customers still savored them with delight.

"Dad, Mom, you must be hungry by now, come, let's eat..."

Huang Tao brought over the 20 shengjian bao, four bowls of century egg and pork congee, and six braised eggs he saved for his parents.

Placing them in front of them.

"Tao, you should stop being busy and join us for a bite!"

Song Cailian looked at her son with heartfelt concern and then turned to politely invite Ding Suqin and Xu Hao, "And you two, stop working and come have some too..."

"Auntie, we've already eaten, you and Uncle go ahead!" Ding Suqin smiled and waved her hand, continuing to clean the kitchenware.

Xu Hao didn't stop his work and chuckled, "Yes, Auntie, we've both already eaten."

"And what about you?" Song Cailian's gaze fell on Huang Tao, full of anticipation.

With a face of apology, Huang Tao replied, "Mom, I've eaten too!"

Song Cailian: "..."

Suddenly feeling like her invitation was in vain!

Seeing his mother's slightly disappointed expression, Huang Tao smiled, "But... I can sit with you for a bit."

With that, he sat down next to his mother.

Sitting originally between her grandparents, Xuanxuan quickly jumped down from her chair and scurried into her father's arms.

Oh!

No matter how good the grandparents are, they can't replace the father's place in a child's heart~

Song Cailian and Huang Yide exchanged a glance, seeing a hint of disappointment in each other's eyes.

Huang Tao paused for a moment, then smiled and picked her up, placing her on his lap.

Seeing the elderly couple in a daze, he reminded them, "Dad, Mom, eat while it's hot..."

"Grandma, Grandpa, you must try this braised egg!" Xuanxuan put her elbows on the table, resting her chin in her hands, her smiling eyes full of anticipation.

Without a doubt!

She just wanted to hear people praise her dad!

"Alright."

Smelling the rich aroma, Huang Yide's already somewhat hungry stomach now felt even hungrier.

He picked up a braised egg, took a bite, couldn't help but smack his lips, and his eyes lit up.

In just a few bites, he had finished the braised egg clean.

He smacked his lips, a look of longing on his face, and said, "The taste is really good, delicious!"

Saying this, he picked up another one and took a bite.

This move surprised Song Cailian who was beside him: "Is it really that good?"

Huang Yide didn't say anything, just kept nodding.

After swallowing,

he exclaimed, "It's truly delicious, you should try it, this braised egg is particularly flavorful."

Huang Yide wasn't picky about food; as long as it filled his stomach, it was enough.

This was the first time in his life that he had rated a food item so highly!

Song Cailian also picked up her chopsticks to grab a braised egg from the plate.

The braised egg, when pinched gently, contracted like a spring.

The moment she drew close to it, the aroma hit her nose. Despite having no appetite due to waking up early and the bus ride, the scent piqued her desire to eat.

Take a bite!

The egg white was incredibly elastic and the texture was amazing!

Rich in flavor, fragrant and delicious!

Wow!

Even the yolk was super flavorful!

"This is just too delicious..." Song Cailian exclaimed, her mouth slightly open in amazement.

No wonder the business is so good.

Even such an ordinary braised egg can be this delicious, if business isn't good, it would be strange!

If she lived nearby, she would definitely come to eat every day!

Hearing grandma and grandpa praise the food, Xuanxuan's face was full of pride.

Even though they weren't complimenting her, it made her happier than being praised herself.

She continued to recommend, "Grandpa, Grandma, you should try the pan-fried buns and the century egg and pork congee. Let me tell you, everything Dad makes is super, super tasty!"

"Okay! Okay!"

The old couple took a bite of the crystal clear pork-filled pan-fried bun.

The crust was very thin!

With a bite, fresh meat juice gushed out.

The crust was made perfectly, just the right softness, with a crispy and fragrant bottom. The meat juice wrapped in the aroma of meat, oil, and green onions was an absolute delight when eaten hot!

Then they had a bowl of steaming hot century egg and pork congee, savory and soft, filling the stomach and warming the heart, with the bouncy century egg and tender lean meat complementing the fragrant congee in every bite.

After a bowl, one felt thoroughly satisfied.

Who would have thought that such delicious food was really made by their son!

Unknowingly.

Song Cailian was full.

Huang Yide was also so full he could barely move, resting his head on the back of a chair, his arms hanging naturally on his thighs.

"Son, your cooking skills are amazing!"

After resting a while, the well-fed Huang Yide couldn't help but give a thumbs up and praise, then curiously asked, "But from whom did you learn these skills?"

"From learning online!"

"On... online..."

The corners of the old couple's mouths twitched.

Looking up a recipe online, and you dared to open a shop.

You really are brave!

But no matter what, the taste of these pan-fried buns, century egg and pork congee, and braised eggs was indeed impeccable.

Thinking about how Huang Tao used to cook by looking up recipes online and they turned out pretty good, the old couple thought that for this time's shop opening, their son must have spent a lot of effort researching to create such delicious food.

Besides, so many customers were willing to wait in long lines just to buy a serving, and everyone praised the food afterward.

In terms of business, they probably didn't have to worry about it now.

Now that their son had made something of himself, it naturally made them happy as parents.

After a while, Huang Yide patted his shoulder and said, "Good, good, good, you truly are my son, keep up the good work. If you're short on money, just let Mom and Dad know."

"Your mom and I still have some savings. If you need more, just speak up." Song Cailian chimed in.

"Dad, Mom, I'm not short on money right now. I haven't spent a penny of the money you sent me last time! Don't worry, if I need anything, I will let you know," Huang Tao declined with a smile.

"Alright, we'll just keep it for now. Let us know if you need it."

The old couple nodded in agreement.

Since their son didn't need the money now, they would just keep saving it.

Anyway, the money they saved would eventually all go to their son.

"Great!"

Huang Tao nodded, "Dad, Mom, you guys rest here first. I need to go to the market to buy some crabs. I have a new dish to launch at noon, and if I go too late, I won't make it in time."

"Then I'll go with you to help carry things." Huang Yide propped himself up on the table and slowly got up.

Song Cailian chimed in, "Yes, let your dad go with you to lend a hand."

Xuanxuan pulled Huang Tao's hand, launching a coquettish assault: "Daddy, I want to go to the market with you too."

"Dad, why don't you stay at the store! I'll take Haozi and go together."

Huang Tao gestured for his dad to sit down and then gently said to Xuanxuan, "Xuanxuan, Grandpa and Grandma came especially to see us. If the two of us leave, there will be no one to accompany them. They'd be sad! Why don't you stay at the store with Grandpa and Grandma? Daddy will take you to the market next time, okay?"

Xuanxuan blinked her eyes, agreeing that her daddy made sense.

She nodded obediently in agreement.

"Good girl, daddy will be back soon."

Huang Tao reached out to rub Xuanxuan's little head, then headed off with Haozi to shop.

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