boyutpedia Chapter 169 The Mala Tang Shop Opens!
Chapter 169 The Mala Tang Shop Opens!
The morning sunlight shone through the thin mist and onto the street.
It was only five o'clock, but Hua Lichu was already dressed in clean work clothes and leading a group of employees to get busy in the store.
Before eight o'clock, three employees had already set up benches and chairs.
In the freezer that Hua Lichu bought at great expense, all kinds of meatballs and meats were laid out.
The shelves next to it were also filled with all kinds of clean and fresh vegetables.
Above the shop's entrance hangs a red silk banner with the shop's name written in large gold characters.
Hua Lichu and her employees stood at the entrance, warmly greeting passersby.
His loud voice and enthusiastic and generous attitude attracted the curiosity of many pedestrians.
Looking into the shop, the food was neatly arranged and looked quite tempting.
But how come it's raw?
Could it be another small stir-fry restaurant?
Just then, Hua Lichu opened a megaphone and announced loudly, "To celebrate our opening, we're launching a special event today!"
Customers who are willing to fill out a taste survey can enjoy a 7% discount.
In addition, the first 10 customers who make a purchase and whose total spending does not exceed 10 yuan will receive a free meal! However, food waste is not allowed!
The event is genuine and valid. We hope everyone can support it. Thank you!
Upon hearing that it was free, everyone forgot all about their curiosity.
As for spending within the 10 yuan range, that's not even within their consideration.
Even stir-fries with meat only cost two or three yuan a plate. How much would he have to eat to spend 10 yuan in one meal?
It's not a pig!
He rushed into the store: "How do you eat this?"
Yang Daya handed over a shopping basket at the right moment: "Put the vegetables you want to eat in here and hand them to the staff inside to weigh them!"
"Same price for meat and vegetables?"
"No, vegetables are 1 yuan per jin, while meat dishes and meatballs are the same price, 2 yuan per jin."
The customer understood; isn't this just the same trick as stir-fry?
He waved goodbye to Yang Daya, walked to the freezer, and pushed open the lid.
However, I don't think I've seen these kinds of meatballs before?
Who cares? I'll just grab a little of whatever I want to try, it's free anyway! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
The customer was so confident because it was still early and there weren't many people in the store. He was sure he could be among the first 10 people to enter and make a purchase.
The customer picked up all the meatballs that piqued his curiosity and interest, then picked up some meat, and was about to hand the basket to Li Liangping, who was standing behind the counter.
But his gaze suddenly stopped on a row of square noodle cakes, and he exclaimed in surprise, "These are instant noodles?"
Yang Daya immediately replied: "Yes! Besides instant noodles, there are also sweet potato noodles..."
A single serving of instant noodles isn't cheap when sold outside!
The customer was worried that the meatballs wouldn't be enough to fill his stomach, so he quickly grabbed a piece of instant noodles and put it in his basket.
As for the vegetables next to him, he didn't even glance at them.
After eating vegetarian food for so many years, he finally gets to eat meat to his heart's content, so how could he possibly still pick up vegetarian dishes!
Yang Daya pursed her lips, which were covered by a mask, and gave the customer a disapproving look.
Ahhh, the bean curd sheets and spinach are so delicious!
You're wrong!
After taking the basket, Li Liangping put on gloves and sorted the meat and vegetables.
Upon seeing this, a customer remarked with interest, "You guys are quite hygienic; you're even wearing gloves!"
"Illness enters through the mouth! Our boss has repeatedly emphasized that we must prioritize the food safety of our customers," Li Liangping replied without looking up.
The customer nodded approvingly, looked around, and suddenly realized that the shop was indeed very clean!
"What flavor do you want? Tomato or spicy?"
Can I also choose the flavor?
“Spicy!”
"Do you want to eat cilantro?"
"need!"
"A special offer of 3.7 yuan! Since you are the second customer to enter the store today, this order is free. Here is your number, please take it!"
The customer took the number and nodded.
Guided by Yang Daya, I randomly chose a seat and waited for the food.
The wait is always something to look forward to, with the alluring aroma of spices stimulating the customers' olfactory senses.
The moment he saw the spicy hot pot, his mouth immediately started watering.
"There are chili peppers, scallions, garlic, and vinegar on the side, as well as several side dishes. Add them if you need!"
The customers were no longer listening to Yang Daya.
My gaze was completely drawn to the bowl of mala tang, where the red broth was bubbling and floating with bright green cilantro, tender yellow egg skin, and a few pieces of red chili oil, creating a strong visual impact.
The customer quickly pulled out a pair of chopsticks from the steamer, picked up a skewer of ingredients, blew on it before taking a bite, and the spicy and savory flavor exploded instantly, hitting the top of his head.
I ate several bites in quick succession before suddenly remembering that I hadn't added any side dishes.
Carrying my bowl, I walked up to the shelf where the side dishes were placed and found a row of basins on it.
Yang Daya seemed to sense his confusion and gently introduced, "These are golden beans, spicy and sour radish, pickled green beans... They all taste very good, you can try them all!"
If you're interested, give it a try!
After all, only children make choices; adults always choose to have it all!
So the customer scooped up a lot more side dishes and put them back on the table.
These golden beans taste really good!
Spicy and sour radish is very appetizing.
The pickled green beans are very flavorful.
……
In short, this spicy hot pot completely won over his taste buds.
The new customers outside saw him sweating profusely while eating and watched him curiously for a while, their anticipation for the spicy hot pot gradually increasing.
Thanks to the children's enthusiastic promotion, residents of several nearby communities all know that a new store is opening today.
As is customary, new stores always offer special discounts.
It just so happens to be the weekend, and with the desire to get a bargain and out of curiosity, more and more pedestrians are flocking to this area.
Humans have a natural tendency to conform.
Seeing the people inside the shop eating with sweat pouring down their faces, even passersby who were initially just curious and wanted to take a look were now aroused.
It was lunchtime, and we were going to eat anyway.
Since we're eating somewhere anyway, why not try something new!
With the 7% discount offered as a catchy slogan, almost every customer, after finishing their mala tang (spicy hot pot), readily filled out a taste survey.
In just one day, Hua Lichu received more than two hundred questionnaires.