Food Intelligence King

Chapter 113 The Sweetness of Autumn, Captain Wang Decides to Suspend Blind Dates

Usually, by the time Chen Zhou finishes his business at noon, Ms. Lin has already had lunch at the company.

He and his wife would call each other or chat on WeChat for a bit.

The topics are not fixed; we just remind each other of our presence, and we feel comforted knowing that the other is still alive.

When Ms. Lin called Chen Zhou today, she mentioned the tea, saying that she brought it to the company to drink.

"The tea that Teacher Wei gave us wasn't cheap either."

"You searched for it, didn't you? This doesn't seem like you." Chen Zhou suspected that Ms. Lin's account had been hacked.

"No, Sister Hou told me," came the reply from the other end of the phone.
"I made her a cup of tea this morning. Sister Hou said she had given the same tea to her son's Go teacher before, and this tea is quite popular online."

After hearing this, Chen Zhou thought about the relationship between them.

Teacher Wei doesn't have many disciples, including Chen Taotao, let alone those in Haibin City.
It's highly likely that the tea that Sister Hou gave to the child's teacher was then delivered to Teacher Wei.

"Why do I have a feeling that she bought this tea? After all this time, Sister Hou finally got to have a sip."

Lin Yifan thought so too.

"Very likely. But I think it's fine that she doesn't like to drink it.

Gifts often go through several hands, which is part of the social interactions and is difficult to avoid.

But Chen Zhou was a little worried that his wife might have told her colleague, Sister Hou, the truth. On second thought, he figured Ms. Lin wouldn't usually do something like that.

As if guessing Chen Zhou's thoughts, Ms. Lin's faint laughter came from the other end of the phone.

“I said it was given to me by my husband, and Sister Hou even praised you for being thoughtful and considerate.”

Chen Zhou felt smug for a moment, then reminded her:

"I'll bring Sister Hou some breakfast from the shop next time. She's a nice lady."

"Ah."

On Tuesday morning, the intelligence was updated.

First of all——

【Flavors of the Four Seasons - The Sweetness of Autumn (Targeted)】: In the autumn vegetable market, pumpkins contribute a vibrant touch. Flat, round pumpkins, like millstones, are large and fleshy, perfect for steaming or roasting. Long, oblong pumpkins, resembling sweet potatoes, are sweet and powdery, ideal for porridge. Tip: You've already mastered the recipe for Feng Ji Porridge Shop's once-famous millet and pumpkin porridge. This porridge will be very popular in autumn and winter.

Originally, Chen Zhou's idea was that with the change of seasons, the seasonal green pepper and eggplant buns should also have their fillings changed.

However, the transition from summer to autumn is indeed the prime time for eggplants.

Eggplants that haven't been touched by frost probably shouldn't be removed from the market yet.

Pumpkins, on the other hand, are starting to appear on the market.

Seasonal vegetables are always appealing, and the variety of porridge available in the store could also be adjusted accordingly.

To-do list +1.

Then the second one—

[Customer Update (Rare)]: Today, a "sufferer with anorexia" will come to your shop to eat steamed buns. His anorexia is fake.

Chen Zhou originally wanted to complain about how his steamed buns could cure anorexia.

If it really has such an effect, it would be better to apply for it to be included in the list of drugs covered by medical insurance.

But after reading the entire intelligence report,

They discovered that the other person's anorexia was actually a facade.

I don't even know how to complain about this.
And there's a real chance I won't be able to find this customer at all. There are hundreds of people in the store every day.

Chen Zhou was indeed a little curious: why would someone pretend to have this problem out of the blue?

But whether it's true or not, please don't go out on an empty stomach when you pass by the community canteen.

finally--

[Market News]: Kindergarten teacher Li will return a shopping card from Tuanyuanfu Supermarket given to her by a parent. Kindergarten teacher Li is the teacher Chen Taotao often talks about.

Some of her famous quotes, which we learned from the little girl, include: "I don't do dangerous things" and "Plant a seed in my heart, da la d da la".

To borrow Teacher Li's words, sometimes they are even more effective than what Chen Zhou himself says.

Tomorrow is indeed Teachers' Day.
When you get home tonight, you can ask Chen Taotao what she thinks. Teacher Li thinks that expensive gifts are inappropriate, but it should be fine to help the child express her feelings.

After checking the information, it was found that the customer was a regular at the restaurant on Tuesdays.

Team Leader Wang, still carrying that small briefcase, appeared at the back of the line today.

But Chen Zhou felt that Comrade Wang Meng's purpose in coming to eat steamed buns was no longer as simple as before.

As soon as he got to the front of the line today, he complained a couple of times about the kitchen:

"I'm tired, Mr. Chen. I've been tired since I started working here."

Chen Zhou asked curiously, "Working overtime again?"

Wang Meng shook his head. "No, I just feel that blind dates are too tiring. The process is mentally exhausting, and after a while, it's quite a hassle."

In this respect, Chen Zhou truly admired him.

But that's all we can do to offer some consolation:
"Think about it from another angle, you've actually benefited a lot of female friends, no wonder they're all happy to help you after your blind dates."

"I've given out quite a bit of money as wedding gifts, it's almost become a fixed expense for me, I don't know when I'll be able to get it back."

Although Wang Meng sincerely congratulated his former blind date partners on finding suitable companions, he was a little heartbroken about the financial strain on his wallet.

Chen Zhou looked at him with a determined gaze: "Maybe you can try it yourself. There are so many people in the world."

Wang Meng's lips moved, but he didn't speak.

On the other side of the line, the junior sister listened with a bit of amusement as Wang Meng recounted his past blind date experiences.

It's wrong to laugh at customers, but there's nothing wrong with laughing at your friend's joke.

She already considered Wang Meng an acquaintance and a friend.

But after feeling a glance from her senior brother and a furtive look from Wang Meng, the junior sister felt somewhat puzzled:
Why are you all looking at me?
Looking into his junior sister's clear eyes, Chen Zhou could even guess what she was wondering about.

I think you're a bit slow-witted, even though you're a grown woman.

"Never mind, there are plenty of Tuesdays to come," Wang Meng thought, hurrying off to work.

After the morning rush hour, the store gradually quieted down.

At this time, most customers who come to the restaurant can find a seat.

During this time, Chen Zhou took stock of the remaining flour in the store.

Just as he estimated, we'll call Mai Xiang Ji's deliveryman again tomorrow, and it will be ready in time.

You can also keep one or two extra bags for emergencies.

Looking at the customers in the store, Chen Zhou was still a little curious about the master of disguise.

I don't know if he has already eaten the steamed buns at the store.

At least the customers in front of me right now don't seem to be. People are enjoying their food, and positive reviews keep popping up every now and then.

Around 10 o'clock, during the time when people should be at work or school.

A student from No. 2 Middle School walked into the store.

Chen Zhou and the shop assistant had seen that school uniform many times before; it was a red and white collared T-shirt with the school's name printed on the left chest.

But skipping class to go out for a meal is not a good idea.

The three of them looked at the student.

The middle school student glanced at the shop's sign, a look of delight in his eyes. "Boss, I don't have any money. Can I pay by washing dishes?"

(End of this chapter)