Divorced Dad's Gourmet Shop

Chapter 457: Chapter 356: These Are No Ordinary Buns

He sized Jun Qingmeng up and down with cloudy eyes.

Yang Zhengwu cowered to the side, not daring to make a peep.

’It’s over, it’s over! That old bastard is going to finish her!’

’Should I try and plead with Elder Ge?’

Yang Zhengwu thought of this and immediately scoffed. ’Pah! What am I thinking?’

Just as all the big shots from Jing City present were trembling in their boots...

Zhu Getting observed her for a few seconds before withdrawing his gaze and nodding faintly. "Mm."

The frozen air in the room seemed to start circulating again.

Yang Zhengwu and the other bosses let out a huge sigh of relief.

If he flew into a rage, forget South City—all of Jing City would be shaken to its core.

Everyone now looked at Jun Qingmeng with a new sense of awe.

No one would believe that a person who could make even Elder Ge compromise didn’t have some kind of powerful background.

Jiang Tongtong ran out from the kitchen and hugged Jiang Liu’s leg, snuggling against it. "Daddy, I missed you!"

"Alright."

Jiang Liu smiled and gave his wife a reassuring look.

"Number 346, your order is ready."

He placed Zhu Getting’s buns on the counter.

"On it!" Yang Zhengwu wiped the sweat from his neck and hurried over.

’Attending a lord is like attending a tiger.’

Jiang Liu said to Zhu Getting,

"Elder Zhu, if you are not satisfied with my food, please feel free to offer your critique. I will accept it with an open mind."

In a situation like this, most men would probably think their wives were being imprudent.

Threatening someone before they’ve even done anything is, admittedly, impolite.

But Jiang Liu found Jun Qingmeng endearing.

It wasn’t that he was afraid of powerful people.

But seeing his wife stand before him, so earnestly protective, moved him deeply.

Sometimes, the person who shows you absolute devotion and will always be on your side is the most precious treasure of all.

Zhu Getting was taken aback for a moment. He couldn’t help but see Boss Jiang in a new, more favorable light.

’He certainly knows how to give someone an out.’

He nodded. "Very well."

*

Jiang Liu squeezed Jun Qingmeng’s hand. "Don’t be angry. I’ll handle it. Trust me."

"Mhm!"

Jun Qingmeng sweetly nuzzled her head against Jiang Liu’s neck.

’This feeling—unconditionally loving someone, and having that love accepted and protected in return.’

’It feels so good.’

Zhu Getting lifted his eyes to the couple nestled together by the counter.

A hint of gentleness surfaced in his cloudy, stern gaze.

He recalled a heavy snow eight years ago, the same year his wife passed away.

Back then, his wife would always tell him at home, "Don’t always go out with that nasty scowl on your face. Try to speak more pleasantly. Don’t go picking fights with people at the drop of a hat."

But he never listened.

He’d get angry whenever he felt like it.

His wife never called him out in front of others, only ever nagging him in the privacy of their home.

He finally figured it out. His wife back then was probably like this Boss Jiang—always worried he would get into trouble, silently trying to protect him.

But now, he would never have the chance to tell her "thank you"...

Envy gradually surfaced in Zhu Getting’s cloudy eyes.

The truth he was only now realizing was something this young couple already understood.

When he thought about it, he felt like he’d wasted his entire life!

"Ahem, Elder Ge, please, have a bun."

Yang Zhengwu didn’t pick one up with his hands. Instead, he lifted the entire plate and presented it to Zhu Getting.

Zhu Getting snapped out of his reverie and was immediately met with the rich, clean aroma of wheat flour.

Hm?

’Seems it’s not as bad as I imagined...’

"Alright. You have some too," he said, his voice uncharacteristically gentle.

Yang Zhengwu was flattered. "I’m in no rush, Elder Ge. Please, you try it first."

"Alright."

With a hand like a withered branch, Zhu Getting picked up a pork and scallion bun.

It was scalding hot to the touch, yet the skin was dry and smooth, completely lacking the stickiness he’d found on other buns.

He was faintly surprised.

’There’s more to this bun than meets the eye!’

Zhu Getting held the bun and brought it to his lips.

The dough was soft, yet resilient.

As he took a bite, a puff of hot, wheat-scented steam hidden within the dough washed over his face.

Immediately after, savory, fragrant juices flooded his mouth.

The pork was incredibly tender, a mix of fat and lean that was rich but not greasy.

The scallions, which should have been mushy, were instead crisp and tender, releasing waves of sweet, peppery flavor.

The combination of the scallions and the fragrant, savory pork created an unparalleled gustatory experience.

Zhu Getting closed his eyes, savoring every moment. He ate that single bun very, very slowly.

Yang Zhengwu’s eyes widened as he asked nervously, "Elder Ge, is it to your satisfaction?"

Zhu Getting didn’t answer, instead asking, "Are there other fillings?"

"Yes!"

Yang Zhengwu rotated the plate, presenting the shrimp and corn bun to Zhu Getting.

Zhu Getting continued to eat, taking small, deliberate bites.

His palate was naturally sharp, allowing him to appreciate the subtleties of the bun more than most.

And just like that, Zhu Getting tasted his way through five different kinds of buns.

He took a deep breath, the rich, savory flavor still lingering in his mouth, refusing to fade.

Zhu Getting’s voice trembled slightly as he asked, "These buns... do they truly taste the same every single day?"

He was shaken to the core, his emotions churning like waves in a stormy sea.

Because the buns were simply too delicious!

Among the countless delicacies he had eaten in his life, these ranked in the top three!

And yet, this wasn’t some exotic mountain game or rare treasure from the sea. It was just a simple bun, a bun that sold for a mere two yuan!

Yang Zhengwu immediately said,

"Yes, Elder Ge! My palate may not be the most refined, but everyone here can attest to it: every single one of Boss Jiang’s buns is a work of art. He’s never once served a flawed one!"

Zhu Getting fell silent. He couldn’t resist picking up another bun, closing his eyes, and savoring it at a leisurely pace.

From this small bun, he could taste the craft of a Kitchen God.

’This Boss Jiang... is truly extraordinary!’

Yang Zhengwu glanced cautiously at Zhu Getting. "Elder Ge, are you satisfied?"

"Very satisfied."

Zhu Getting replied calmly.

He never let his pleasure or anger show on his face.

Yang Zhengwu was overjoyed. ’As expected of Boss Jiang! I knew bringing Elder Ge to eat here was the right call!’

’Awesome!’

’This is so awesome!’

’I finally have a powerful patron to rely on, hahaha!’

With his own agenda in mind, Yang Zhengwu said,

"Elder Ge, I also have some yak meat soup. Would you like to try it?"

"Give it here."

Zhu Getting took the bowl of yak meat soup and drank a large mouthful.

The soup was milky-white and just slightly thick.

The starch from the potatoes, combined with the fats from the beef and the rich bone marrow, gave the broth its viscosity.

The scalding, fragrant broth slid down Zhu Getting’s throat and into his stomach, instantly spreading a pleasant warmth throughout his entire body.

’Delicious!’

He then picked up a piece of potato.

The potato had been stewed so tender he could barely lift it with his chopsticks.

The soft, sweet potato, infused with the aroma of beef, melted in his mouth.

Zhu Getting was in heaven.

He was utterly content.

"Little Boss Jiang?"

"Hm? What is it, Elder Zhu?" Jiang Liu asked, not pausing in his work.

Zhu Getting declared with admiration, "Your cooking is excellent. This is the best meal I have ever had. It’s flawless!"

All the big shots in the room were stunned.

Then, they excitedly pulled out their phones, eager to post about it on social media.

This was big news!

This was Zhu Getting, a man whose words carried immense weight!

If even Zhu Getting could be won over by a few of Boss Jiang’s buns, it would cause another major earthquake in Jing City’s social circles.

Big shots from other provinces would start flocking here to see it for themselves.

Jiang Liu didn’t stop what he was doing, replying politely, "Thank you for the compliment."

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