Divorced Dad's Gourmet Shop

Chapter 409: Chapter 408: The Pretentious Yu Guoguang

A little after eight in the morning.

Jiang Liu’s food had completely sold out.

"Fuck! How is it all gone again?"

"It’s gone, what do you expect? The lines are getting longer and longer. The competition is so stiff I haven’t been able to buy anything for two days. It’s so annoying."

"You think that’s bad? I’ve been lining up for a damn week and all I managed to buy was a single bottle of juice. Ha! Tell me that’s not infuriating."

"If you ask me, it’s all those stupid country bumpkins from Jing City. They act like they’ve never eaten before, camping out at Boss Jiang’s place every day!"

The customers from Jing City: ??? Could you guys keep it down! Don’t we have any dignity?

The customers who didn’t get to buy anything left, grumbling and cursing.

There were still customers inside the shop.

"Elder Yu, do you think I wiped it clean enough?"

Tang Zuhua, dressed in a suit with a ring on his finger, was hunched over the table, meticulously inspecting it for any remaining stains.

Yu Guoguang glanced at him, knowing full well what he was thinking, and nodded. "It’s fine. No need to be so deliberate about it. Plenty of people are willing to wipe tables for Master Jiang."

"Plenty of people!? Alright then..."

After Tang Zuhua and the others finished their buns, they too had become Jiang Liu fans. Their previous doubts had been mercilessly crushed by the buns.

As businessmen, they saw the immense commercial value in Jiang Liu.

The group was scheming how to get on Jiang Liu’s good side.

The best-case scenario would be to invite him to Jing City, have Boss Jiang cook for them on-site, and then they’d call over all their high-society friends and completely blow their minds!

The group fantasized.

The hot-tempered Hou Canjun cautiously walked up to the counter.

"Boss Jiang, would it be convenient to speak with you for a few minutes later?"

He was afraid of disturbing Jiang Liu, but he couldn’t resist the urge to get to know this miraculous master of the culinary world.

"Wait a bit."

Jiang Liu was cleaning the steamers. He glanced at the customers who were still eating and said, "I’m going to wash the insulated containers and steamers first. There are still customers in here. We can talk after they’ve all left."

"Of course, sorry for taking up your time, Boss Jiang!"

Yu Guoguang said, suppressing his excitement.

"Boss Jiang, do you need any help washing dishes?" Tang Zuhua asked, making himself at home.

"I can help you mop the floor, Master Jiang."

"Thank you for the kind offer, but I can handle it myself."

Jiang Liu shook his head, declining.

He didn’t want strangers casually entering his kitchen. Besides, he didn’t know them well.

If they were his neighbors, that would be another matter.

"Alright then."

"Let’s just stand by the door and not cause Boss Jiang any trouble," Yu Guoguang said.

"Good point. We can discuss whatever we need to after Boss Jiang is finished."

The five of them stood foolishly at the entrance.

If anyone from the Jing City Circle saw this scene, their jaws would absolutely drop.

Three multi-billionaire entrepreneurs and two national-treasure-level master chefs were actually standing at the entrance of an ordinary little shop, acting as door gods?

Fucking awesome!

The customers inside saw that Boss Jiang seemed to have business with this group.

They immediately started eating faster.

Every one of them was so endearing.

"Let’s eat faster. Don’t get in the way of Boss Jiang’s business."

"Are these people here to partner with Boss Jiang? They don’t look like ordinary people."

"I’ve seen that watch before. It’s over a million yuan. I wonder if it’s real."

"You guys don’t think Boss Jiang is getting an investment to open a new shop, do you? If so, I’d be so excited."

The regular customers chatted amongst themselves while eating quickly, being very considerate of Jiang Liu.

They weren’t stupid. These people were perhaps Boss Jiang’s peers, or maybe investors here to talk business.

Hearing the customers’ conversation, Jiang Liu didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. He spoke up to explain, "It’s not what you think. Please, eat at your own pace. There’s no need to rush."

’I have to dote on my own customers.’

’I can’t have them worrying every day about how to please me.’

’It’s all about mutual understanding.’

An idea struck Yu Guoguang. He stood up with a smile and said, "Everyone, please take your time. Don’t mind Boss Jiang and me. Our business isn’t urgent. Just enjoy your meal, hehe."

He gave a friendly smile.

The customers blinked.

They glanced at each other.

"Who’s this guy? Do you know him?"

"Nope. I’m dying of laughter."

"Who cares about him? We care about Boss Jiang. Look at that moronic expression, he’s so full of himself."

"Probably another one from Jing City. Those country bumpkins love to act all high and mighty in the shop. Hilarious."

The voices were like sharp needles stabbing into Yu Guohua’s heart.

Yu Guohua’s smile froze on his face.

For a moment, he couldn’t process what had happened.

Hou Canjun pursed his lips, trying hard to suppress his laughter.

Tang Zuhua patted his shoulder. "Elder Yu, don’t overthink it. No one here is going to give us any face. Our face isn’t worth a damn here."

When he first came to line up, he had been very dissatisfied.

Now he understood completely. It didn’t matter how badass your status was, it was useless here. You still had to line up if there was a line. And if Boss Jiang didn’t want to sell to you, you went hungry.

All one could say was that Boss Jiang had spoiled these customers so much they’d become prickly thorns who looked down on everyone.

"Leaving, Boss Jiang! Any chili oil left?"

"All out. Next time."

"Alright then. I found out your chili oil is amazing for stir-frying. The chili I snagged from you yesterday was gone in a flash."

"See you at noon, Brother Jiang! If you need any help, just give a shout in the Douyin group chat."

After waiting a little longer.

The last of the customers left the shop.

Jiang Liu had just finished washing the insulated containers, steamers, and plates.

He took off his apron and mask, then got himself a bowl of rice porridge and twenty buns.

"I’m done now. Can I get you all something to drink?"

"No, no, Boss Jiang, please eat. Don’t mind us," Yu Guoguang said, waving his hands frantically. He felt overwhelmed by the unexpected favor.

"We’ve already wasted enough of your time. It would be even more inappropriate to trouble you further."

"Right, right! Boss Jiang, you don’t need to worry about us."

"Mm, please sit. Was there something you needed?"

Jiang Liu took a bite of a pork bun and a sip of rice porridge, asking casually.

"Ahem, well, it’s like this, Master Jiang... we were hoping to shake your hand, and maybe get an autograph, if that’s convenient."

"? That’s it?" Jiang Liu was stunned.

’And here I thought these people had some serious business.’

’It was just for this trivial crap? You should’ve just said so. No need to be so formal about it.’

"Yes. We’re also in the culinary field and we have the utmost admiration for your skills. We just wanted to get to know a master like yourself."

Jiang Liu nodded. "Seniors, please sit. No need to stand. A handshake and autograph are no problem at all."

He had noticed the calluses on the part of Yu Guoguang’s hand between the thumb and index finger, and guessed that the two older men were veteran chefs. Judging by their age, they were definitely his seniors.

"Good."

"Thank you for this, Master Jiang. I truly admire you. Your food is just too delicious."

"Thank you."

The five of them moved some stools and sat down gingerly, like a group of elementary school students talking to their teacher.

Jiang Liu went and got five drinks. He didn’t mind expanding his network, as long as it didn’t interfere with his personal time.

The five of them felt a warmth in their hearts.

At the same time, their admiration for the young man across from them grew even deeper.

’What is a master? This is a master.’

Yu Guoguang and Hou Canjun felt a sense of honor in their hearts. Boss Jiang had just called them ’seniors’!

It meant nothing when others called them ’seniors’, but hearing it from Boss Jiang was just so damn satisfying!

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