Food Intelligence King

Chapter 95 Bitter Gourd, Chen Taotao's Growth

Chen Zhou was just about to take a look at the remaining intelligence.

An old man and a young boy gathered around.

"Senior brother, is Tao Tao sick? If she has the flu virus, I remember there is a specific medicine, is it oseltamivir? If she has a fever, in addition to physical cooling, remember to drink more water, children metabolize very quickly."

My junior sister often speaks in a garbled, incoherent way.

Chen Zhou would sometimes drift off into a daze or interrupt her rather impolitely.

But this time, Chen Zhou listened attentively.

He expressed his gratitude to Zhao Yilin.

"She's probably fine. Your sister-in-law should take her to the hospital to get checked out. The little girl seems to be in good spirits."

After hearing this, Zhao Yilin breathed a sigh of relief: "Then I'm relieved."

Chen Zhou smiled and pointed to the front hall: "Look, isn't a customer calling you?"

"I'm going now."

The junior sister waved and walked over quickly.

Although Aunt Zheng wasn't as fast at making steamed buns as Chen Zhou, she was still quite capable. She also said to Chen Zhou:
"Boss, if you need anything, we'll keep an eye on things here. You can go about your business."

"Okay, thanks, Auntie. I'll take the call now."

Aunt Zheng's grandson, Zihan, is on summer vacation from elementary school. She thought to herself: When school starts and the seasons change, there will probably be another wave of these kids.

The older woman could really understand Chen Zhou's feelings.

As someone who's been through it all, she shared some stories about her grandson catching a cold and having a fever, telling Chen Zhou not to worry too much.

With the comfort and encouragement of the two people, Chen Zhou's earlier worries gradually subsided.

He then checked the other two intelligence reports.

[Food News]: A new batch of bitter melons just arrived at Xingfuli Market today. This ingredient is rich in vitamin C and has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying.

Ordinary ingredient information.

Although it has heat-clearing and detoxifying properties, it's unclear whether Chen Taotao likes to eat it.

Anyway, Chen Zhou hated eating bitter melon when he was a child.

It wasn't until the last two years that I slowly began to appreciate the bittersweet taste within.

[Market News (Targeted)]: Based on the current operational needs and usage conditions of the store, we recommend the XX brand 03c model dough mixer. The manufacturer offers a free trial.

The handmade buns are the shop's signature dish.

That won't change.

Because, both technically and in terms of the customer's perception, there is a big difference between machine-made and handmade buns.

Even Chen Zhou himself doesn't buy it, let alone the customers.

However, Chen Zhou felt that the kneading process was indeed something that could be easily replaced by machines.

The manufacturer offers free trials, so Chen Zhou is definitely worth a try. If it's similar to kneading dough by hand, he plans to order one.

This is something that can improve work efficiency and reduce labor intensity.

Today is Tuesday, and Wang Meng has come to eat steamed buns again.

Regular customers in the store tend to look familiar. But those who show up at the same time every day are even more memorable.

Team Leader Wang greeted him, "Master Chen, you must be very busy these days."

"You bet." Chen Zhou looked at the other man's burly frame and thought to himself, "This guy probably doesn't get sick more than a few times a year."

Wang Meng is taking it with him today; his junior sister helped pack it for him.

The two probably met too often.

We chatted for a bit.

Of course, Wang Meng didn't know what to say to Zhao Yilin either.

So he repeated what he had said to Master Chen to Zhao Yilin.

"You must have been very busy these past few days."

"Yes, yes." The junior colleague was quite good at chatting with customers without neglecting her work, and said to Wang Meng:

"The number of people queuing up a few days ago was even greater than during the usual morning rush hour. The queue stretched outside the store. Did you see the little umbrellas next door? People were waiting under them. There were even people doing live streams outside yesterday."

Wang Meng listened with a smile as Zhao Yilin finished explaining. He then inquired with interest about the umbrella next door and the live stream from that day.

If Wang Meng hadn't been rushing to work...

I guess I'll have to talk to her a little longer.

Aunt Zheng watched the interaction between the two young people in the kitchen and thought to herself: These two seem quite well-matched.

She quietly asked Chen Zhou:

"Boss, is Xiao Zhao still single?"

"Seems to be."

Aunt Zheng's words reminded Chen Zhou.

He had previously discussed the matter of his junior sister with his wife, but he has been too busy lately and hasn't had time to think about it.

I can find an opportunity to talk to my junior sister about this issue in the next couple of days.

Around 10 a.m., Ms. Lin called Chen Zhou again.

Dazhi told her husband not to worry, that the hospital said it was nothing serious, and that she and her daughter were on their way back after leaving the hospital.

After finishing his work at the shop at noon, Chen Zhou hurried home.

In the bedroom, Ms. Lin moved a chair from the living room and sat next to the crib, watching her child intently.

Chen Taotao was probably asleep. Her eyes were closed, and she looked listless.

"How is it?" Chen Zhou asked in a low voice.

The two entered the living room, where Ms. Lin briefly relayed the doctor's words:
"They said Tao Tao is in good health, so they prescribed some medicine and told us to observe her at home."

Chen Zhou nodded. "I'll do it this afternoon."

"Ah."

Ms. Lin then explained the procedures for taking her medication at designated locations and having her temperature checked.

Chen Zhou wrote everything down, reassuring his wife to go to work without worry.

"Have you eaten? I brought back some steamed buns. I asked Aunt Zheng to buy some groceries today, and she also brought back two bitter melons. I'll make you some sauce."

Ms. Lin took the steamed bun and shook her head at the bitter melon.

Although she loves mixed salads and stir-fries, she has never included them in her meals.

In the afternoon, Chen Taotao's fever subsided, and she wanted to eat something. Chen Zhou had already prepared some food for her.

When faced with her father's invitation, the little girl shook her head at the bitter melon.

So, the two bitter melons, with the seeds removed, blanched, and seasoned to reduce their bitterness, became Chen Zhou's meal all by himself.

To some extent, it's like asking for trouble.

In the evening, Chen Taotao was finally lively and energetic again, as if nothing had happened.

Chen Zhou called her over to take her temperature again, and there was nothing wrong.

The couple finally felt relieved.

Chen Taotao ran around the house by herself, and carried the small pillow and blanket to the small bedroom.

Chen Zhou watched her make those trips with great curiosity and asked her with a smile:

"What are you doing? Are you trying to kill yourself?"

When Chen Taotao's fever subsided during the day, she was almost always in a daze, half asleep. She was in her own little bed, and there were no adults lying next to her.

So I felt pretty amazing.

She replied:

"I think I can sleep by myself now, Dad."

Sometimes, a child's growth can be quite inexplicable and baffling.

But since the fever had just subsided, Chen Zhou and Ms. Lin were still a little worried.

The couple, one carrying a pillow and the other a blanket, moved them back: "No, Tao Tao, you need to observe for two more days."

"OK then."

Chen Taotao frowned slightly.

(End of this chapter)