Food: Random stalls, customers chase me all over the country

Chapter 654 - Song Dynasty Happy Water

"Oh, by the way, what kind of delicious food are you planning to treat us students with?"

Professor Liu, who had just left, suddenly returned and asked Wang Fan with great interest, "During the Chinese New Year, they eat a lot of meat and fish every day. Even if you cook delicious food, their appetites are limited. You can't just serve them vegetarian dishes, right?"

Wang Fan smiled and said, "Isn't it just post-New Year syndrome? I understand. After eating a lot of fish and meat for half a month, I think they need to get rid of the greasy and cold. So I'm going to make a drink and a tea cake instead of making a thankless meal."

Professor Liu nodded approvingly. "Not bad. I'm really surprised by your growth in just six months. Not only have your cooking skills improved a lot, but your brain is also working faster."

Wang Fan laughed and said, "This is probably all thanks to Qianqian. Spending all day with a top student like her, she's bound to grow a little bit, right?"

"Be more prepared. Knowing that a big internet celebrity like you is coming, the students from all three campuses are going crazy. You'll have your hands full."

Hearing Professor Liu's instructions, Wang Fan said with a hint of pride, "I anticipated this a long time ago, so I planned to make tea drinks and tea cakes. They are very easy to make, and I can afford to serve thousands of people."

Looking at the complacent Wang Fan, Professor Liu said meaningfully, "You know nothing about the number of people at Kainan University."

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Wang Fan's former university had a student population of over 9,000. He figured that for an elite institution like Kainan University, a maximum of 15,000 would be sufficient, given the university's master's and doctoral programs. He estimated that at most, only a third of the population would come, so providing tea and beverages for the remaining 4,000 or 5,000 would be a reasonable amount.

But he never imagined that the number of students at Kainan University was not 15,000, nor 25,000, but more than 40,000!
After hearing the number reported by Zhuo Qianqian, Wang Fan finally understood what Professor Liu said.

He really knew nothing about the number of people at Kainan University.

And most importantly, this relaxation in top universities once again refreshed his understanding of universities.

In order to make it convenient for students to buy his drinks, the school set up a stall for him at the entrance of the playground!
When Professor Liu organized an event with the support of a department, he had a preliminary understanding of the openness of top universities.

But that person still has an academic background, so setting up a stall to sell drinks has nothing to do with studying, right?!

Principal Chen looked at the constipated Wang Fan from a distance and couldn't help but chuckle, "Little guy, do you know how many people in the school were beating their chests and banging their food bowls when you left without saying goodbye last time? This time you came uninvited, you have to give back to our students."

Director Hao smiled bitterly and said, "Although, Principal, aren't you afraid of causing a commotion if you do this?"

Principal Chen chuckled and said, "Call the students from the student union and have them help maintain order. Mark down any troublemakers and have them participate in more community service afterward."

Wang Fan naturally didn't know that the old principal had thought of him. He could only be thankful that the tea cakes and tea drinks were really simple, so simple that he could just ask a few people to help.

Tea fruit is very simple to make. After boiling the tea, add white jelly in a ratio of 10 to 1, then put a layer of plastic wrap in the cup. After pouring the tea in, lift the plastic wrap, tie it up and hang it on a rack on the side. Wait for it to cool naturally.

Zhuo Qianqian and a dozen or so classmates in her class were responsible for this task, and another strong classmate was responsible for squeezing the lemons.

In front of Wang Fan was a big pot, and inside the pot were cleaned perilla leaves. Under the action of low fire, the purple-green perilla leaves gradually became dry. At this time, Wang Fan took out these dried perilla leaves and put them aside. After accumulating enough, he put them in the boiling water bucket on the side.

A little bit of dried tangerine peel and rock sugar are also put in.

Zhuo Qianqian has already adjusted the information on the sign. "Song Dynasty Happy Water" is the name of this perilla drink today.

The clear water in the pot has boiled, and the originally transparent water has gradually turned tea-colored. The tea color has become darker and darker, and finally turned into a strong tea color that many people cannot accept.

Most people cannot accept drinks of this color, but Wang Fan is not worried at all.

Zhuo Qianqian was not worried. As soon as she saw the raw materials, she knew that no matter what color the water was now, when the anthocyanins in the perilla water met the acidic substance in the lemon, the tea color would turn into purple or red. It was just a small experiment in the "Science" subject in the sixth grade of elementary school.

Wang Fan also handed over the important task of color adjustment to her with great confidence.

Zhuo Qianqian held a large spoon, stirring the already warm perilla drink while slowly pouring the lemon juice into the bucket.

As more lemonade was added, the perilla drink in the bucket began to change color quietly.

Wang Fan was watching from the side. He was about to remind Zhuo Qianqian when he reached the best proportion, but just as he was about to speak, Zhuo Qianqian had already stopped herself.

"Boss, how about this color?"

Zhuo Qianqian asked proudly, pointing into the bucket.

Wang Fan gave a thumbs up: "Beautiful, I think this proportion is also the best."

At this time, the perilla drink in the bucket remained between light red and pink, looking clear and very tempting.

There are scales in the bucket. After preparing the white jelly according to the numbers on the scale, pour it directly into the bucket.

Zhuo Qianqian's classmates had already prepared several rows of cups. In addition to plastic wrap, each cup contained a piece of shelled and pitted longan meat.

Scoop the perilla drink from the bucket and pour it evenly into the cup. After pouring one cup, a classmate will pick up the plastic wrap, tie it up with a rope and hang it on the rack beside him, and then put a new layer of plastic wrap in the cup.

With this working method that is similar to an assembly line, thousands of tea cakes were hung on the shelves in just two hours.

Teachers and students from the school who heard the news have already started lining up. The school has just started and there are not many academic assignments.

Everyone looked at the tea cakes hanging on the racks in the playground like little pink lanterns and couldn't help but praise them.

"Although this little thing looks simple, it looks really good."

"They look like little pink lanterns, and they look prettier than the lanterns we use during the Lantern Festival."

"Those art students from the Faculty of Arts are so happy. Look, they've already set up their paintings."

"It's also good to record it. This can be regarded as a testimony to the fate between our school and Boss Wang, hahaha."

As they said, some students of design and fine arts have already set up their easels and drawing boards, ready to record this rare and beautiful scenery.

Wang Fan, who was busy, suddenly stopped when he saw a figure in the distance, and then a big smile appeared on his face.

Professor Ai!
A thin figure walked up to Wang Fan, with a smile on his face, but his words were somewhat blaming: "You little bastard, you sent me to the hospital, but you only brought me chicken soup once and never showed up again. Fortunately, Qianqian is filial and often brings delicious food to see me." Wang Fan scratched his head and felt a little embarrassed. He didn't know what to say.

Professor Ai wasn't really angry. After all, he was sure that the delicious food Zhuo Qianqian brought was prepared by the young man in front of him. "Okay, I won't tease you anymore. I just want to say thank you. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid my old bones would be gone soon."

He didn't take his life that seriously; he was just afraid that he wouldn't be able to finish what he wanted to do.

Wang Fan quickly shook his head and said, "You are a lucky person."

Professor Ai looked at the small fruits with great interest and sniffed the fragrance in the air. "Great! I know people eat a lot of meat and fish during the Chinese New Year, so I made a drink like this. The refreshing, sour and sweet taste not only helps to relieve the greasiness, but the perilla also has a pungent and dispersing nature that can dispel cold and dampness. It's like killing two birds with one stone. Great stuff! I'll have to try some later."

Tea fruits have been hung on almost every place on the playground. After they solidify, they will become the spring water cakes we made before.

Seeing that there was no place to hang it anymore, Wang Fan did not add white jelly to this pot, but prepared to sell it first.

At just 5 yuan, a large cup of perilla drink from Chun Shui Sheng is enough to rival Snow King. And in terms of price/performance, it's even better than Snow King's, since he doesn't make any profit from this meal.

It’s not that he can’t afford to give it away for free, but the main reason is that the system limitations force him to sell it.

Fortunately, this is not part of the task, so I can just charge the cost price.

Professor Liu arrived early, so he got his copy quickly.

However, she felt that eating and drinking like this outdoors was a bit unfair to the delicious meal, so she took her things back to her office.

Peel the spring water lily and place it in your own uniquely shaped plate, then pour the pink tea into the set of tea cups, and finally take out a piece of agarwood from the drawer and light it.

Any delicacy without a sense of ritual will be less delicious. This has always been Professor Liu's unwavering belief.

The fragrance of agarwood is unique and mysterious, fresh and deep, and seems to carry the accumulation of years and the charm of nature.

A wisp of light smoke rises like a veil, giving people a dreamlike feeling.

This unique fragrance can also relax the body and mind and relieve stress. When the scent of agarwood fills the entire space, it will make people feel deeply peaceful and at ease.

Only then did Professor Liu begin to taste the pink Song Dynasty happy water and tea fruit Chun Shui Sheng with satisfaction.

"Drinks without fruit are like a zither without wine. This kid is quite good at handling things."

Professor Liu is very satisfied with the tea paired with Chun Shui Sheng.

"From purple to blue, and then to a brilliant pink like the sunset, the colors change just like time, which really lives up to its ancient name of '荏苒'."

Professor Liu, who witnessed the entire production process, picked up the teacup and observed while sighing softly.

Even though she has been a science professor for twenty years, she has been constantly enriching her knowledge and has dabbled in many ancient Chinese desserts and drinks.

When you put your lips close to the rim of the cup, a fresh aroma will hit your nose. It is the unique fragrance of perilla leaves, mixed with a hint of fruity aroma, which makes people feel relaxed and happy.

Take a sip, and the refreshing taste spreads in your mouth, with a hint of sweetness and sourness.

As the drink flowed in his mouth, he felt a slight coolness in his mouth. The grease accumulated during the Chinese New Year seemed to be washed away in an instant, making Professor Liu feel refreshed.

Professor Liu couldn't wait to scoop a spoonful of spring water shrimp with a spoon.

Perhaps due to the effect of white jelly and solidification, the color of Chun Shui Sheng is a bit more red than tea.

The texture of spring water is very similar to jelly. It has a cool feeling when it is hung outdoors until it solidifies. It is icy cold in the mouth and is even more refreshing than tea.

The chewy texture only lasts for a moment when it enters the mouth, and then turns into a stream of cool spring water flowing over the taste buds.

The unique taste and flavor that is in line with tea make the combination of these two little things even more interesting.

"Should I suggest he participate in the Dessert World Cup? Those egomaniacs should see this kind of good stuff."

Professor Liu muttered something and then stopped talking, completely immersed in this simple and delicious Song Dynasty happiness.

As a knowledgeable former Michelin food critic, if she thinks it's so delicious, then you can imagine other people's reactions.

Students at Kainan University come from all provinces and regions. Although their customs are different, they will definitely eat a lot of meat and fish during the Chinese New Year. Such a negative state makes the effects of this refreshing sweet and sour tea and spring water increase exponentially. Everyone around them can hear exclamations and praises.

"Wow, this is a life-saving medicine. I haven't had a proper meal since school started, and I have no appetite at all. But after these two sips of tea, I feel like my taste buds and stomach space are back."

"As soon as I took a sip, I felt a cool and refreshing breeze go down my throat, clearing all the blockages from my esophagus to my stomach. I even felt like all the pores on my body were opened by it. It felt so good."

"Hey, I was planning to go back to school and lose those ten pounds. I had no appetite for the past two days and I was doing fine, but after drinking this cup, I instantly lost all my energy."

"Don't open milk tea shops in schools anymore. I strongly suggest switching to this kind of drink that's suitable for our Chinese babies. It's not only refreshing but also healthy. It's much more practical than milk tea."

"I strongly suggest that you puncture Boss Wang's tire. That way he can stay here longer and avoid traveling around the world."

"You're so mean, but I like it, hehe, this is a really good idea."

"Could you have turned your back on me when you two were plotting to slash my tire? I was right in front of you."

Wang Fan looked speechlessly at the two people in front of him who were "whispering" and preparing to slash his tires, and warned them out loud.

"Hehehe, I just said this on purpose for you to hear. If you're scared, just stay a few more days."

"I feel like there's still a lot of oil in my stomach that needs to be scraped off. Boss Wang, can you stay a few more days? Just make this kind of tea drink. This can also be considered as promoting our Chinese food culture."

(End of this chapter)