If I ask you to set up a stall, why do you always run to deserted places?

Zhao Dayong stared at the remaining meat bun in his hand, his throat bobbing up and down.

to be frank,

He was genuinely reluctant to eat it.

The first fresh meat bun had already given him a huge shock.

The sensation of the delicious juices bursting in my mouth still lingers on my tongue, leaving a lingering aftertaste.

"Young man, did you really make these steamed buns?"

Zhao Dayong couldn't help but ask another question.

"Yes, they're fresh out of the steamer, best eaten while they're hot."

Su Yun said with a smile.

Zhao Dayong swallowed hard, and finally couldn't resist bringing the braised pork bun to his mouth.

He took a bite.

"Snap!"

The moment the bun skin was pierced by teeth, a rich aroma of soy sauce burst forth from it.

Unlike the light and delicate flavor of fresh pork buns, the flavor of braised pork buns is domineering and intense.

The unique caramel sweetness of the sweet bean sauce, mixed with the aroma of meat, surged and pounded in his mouth, one wave after another, stimulating his taste buds.

That's too much!

This flavor is too strong!

The various scents mingled together, wafting into his nose and then pushing up into his brain.

Zhao Dayong, who was smelling the fragrance, almost lost his balance. If it weren't for the wall behind him, he probably would have sat down on the ground.

It smells so good!

Zhao Dayong's eyes were slightly red.

"So delicious... This is so incredibly delicious!"

He mumbled incoherently, chewing faster and faster.

The diced meat has become very tender and crispy after being stewed for a long time; it melts in your mouth with the slightest touch.

First comes the sweetness; the sweetness of the sauce bursts forth on the tongue, but it's not cloying at all.

Next comes the saltiness, which perfectly balances the sweetness, instantly making the bun flavor in your mouth more complex and nuanced.

Next comes the freshness; the natural freshness of the pork is further enhanced by the aroma of the sauce, creating a powerful and stimulating flavor that awakens every taste bud.

Finally, the complex aroma of spices such as incense, star anise, cinnamon, and bay leaves lingers in the mouth, refusing to dissipate for a long time.

Zhao Dayong closed his eyes, feeling as if he had traveled back in time to a time-honored soy sauce factory.

He was surrounded by vats of soy sauce drying in the sun, and the rich aroma of soy sauce enveloped him completely.

It slid all the way down from the mouth to the stomach.

Every drop of saliva, every taste bud, is greedily absorbing it.

"Hmm!"

Zhao Dayong couldn't help but let out a comfortable groan.

He leaned against the wall, feeling as if all his strength had been drained.

"Young man, this steamed bun...it's poisoned!"

Zhao Dayong opened his eyes, his tone carrying a hint of accusation.

"what?"

Su Yun was stunned for a moment.

"I'm already addicted!"

Zhao Dayong held up the remaining half of the steamed bun in his hand, waving it around incessantly.

"Look at my hands, I just can't stop."

As he spoke,

He took another big bite.

This time, Zhao Dayong deliberately slowed down his chewing speed, carefully savoring every flavor.

The dough melts slowly in your mouth, releasing a subtle wheat aroma and sweetness.

The diced meat crumbled between my teeth, the sauce seeped into every fiber, and mixed with saliva, it made my whole mouth feel incredibly sweet and delicious.

Occasionally biting into a small piece of fatty meat makes one feel like they've hit the jackpot.

The oils spread comfortably on the tip of the tongue, bringing a silky smooth sensation.

Satisfy!

Very satisfied!

"That's fucking amazing!"

Zhao Dayong sighed deeply, finished the remaining buns in a few bites, and then licked his fingers with lingering satisfaction.

"Two more, please!"

"Alright! Fresh pork or braised pork?"

"Come on, everyone! Two each!"

Zhao Dayong waved his hand generously, then suddenly remembered something.

"How much was it again?"

"Three yuan each, four for twelve yuan!"

"Cheap! So cheap! You're selling these buns for three yuan, while those outside selling them for five yuan are ashamed!"

As Zhao Dayong scanned the code to pay, he couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

Su Yun picked up four more steamed buns and handed them to him.

This time, Zhao Dayong was smarter. He took a bite of the meat bun first and enjoyed the burst of soup in his mouth.

Then I picked up the meat bun and took a bite without hesitation.

The aroma of soy sauce instantly lingers on the tip of the tongue.

The fresh ingredients and the sauce mingled together, vying for dominance in the mouth, making it hard to know where to direct the saliva.

It's simply a pleasure.

The freshness of the pork bun balances the richness of the braised pork bun, while the savory flavor of the braised pork bun enhances the freshness of the pork bun.

"I truly am a seasoned foodie!"

Zhao Dayong gave himself a thumbs up.

The chemical reaction between the two types of buns, colliding and complementing each other in the mouth, was even more wonderful than it had imagined.

"Two more, please!!"

Zhao Dayong ate four, but he still wasn't satisfied.

"Okay!"

"Two more, please!"

"...Two more, please!"

"Big brother, you've already eaten eight."

Su Yun kindly offered a reminder.

His steamed bun is quite big, so you mustn't eat too much.

Why?

Because I'll hold on!

"Eight? Only eight?"

Zhao Dayong looked down at the pile of paper bags in front of him.

She touched her belly again.

It seems... I'm a little full?

but......

His mouth is still protesting! His tongue is still screaming that he wants to eat more!

"One more...just one more...just the last one!!"

Zhao Dayong gritted his teeth and held up one finger.

Belly buddy!

Just bear with it a little longer!

Let's give our mouth brothers a good time today!

"Alright!"

Su Yun smiled and shook her head.

I put another meat bun on his plate.

Zhao Dayong took it, and this time he didn't take a big bite, but savored it in small bites.

Anyone who didn't know better would think he was savoring some rare and precious wine.

Each bite requires chewing for a long time until the bun completely melts in your mouth before you can bear to swallow it.

"Why!"

After finishing the last steamed bun,

Zhao Dayong sighed deeply, leaned against the wall, and touched his swollen belly.

It was both satisfying and painful.

I've never eaten such delicious steamed buns in my life!!

Unfortunately, my stomach isn't cooperating!

He was really stuffed!

"Young man, those steamed buns of yours are terrible!"

Zhao Dayong said weakly,

"I just wanted to have a small snack, but I ended up eating nine of them!!"

Nine big steamed buns.

He couldn't burn that many calories even after patrolling the mountain all day!

Being able to eat is a blessing!

Su Yun smiled and began tidying up the workbench.

After a moment, Zhao Dayong took out his iPhone to check the time.

The screen displayed the words "No Service".

"There's no signal here!"

"Yes, it's normal that there's no signal inside the air-raid shelter. I'll go outside and set up an automatic hotspot later."

Su Yun didn't even look up.

Zhao Dayong put away his phone, glanced at the stall one last time,

I couldn't suppress my curiosity.

"Young man, my name is Zhao Dayong, I'm the forest ranger for this area. What's your name?"

"Su Yun".

"Master Su, if I may ask, with your skills, why do you need to set up a stall here?"

Could it really be for filming a video?

Even if you're just filming a video, you can just show up and wander around!

Why would anyone need to actually set up a stall here?

Zhao Dayong looked around the air-raid shelter.

Apart from the two of them, there wasn't a soul in sight.

Normally, you won't see any customers here, not even a pheasant or a stray dog.

How many can Master Su sell in a day?

You probably don't even have enough video footage, right?

Su Yun wiped his hands, thought for a moment, and then made his reasons more complete.

"Brother Zhao, actually I'm a food blogger."

"A small-time blogger?"

"Yes! The competition in the city is too fierce now; small bloggers like me simply can't get any traffic!"

"So you came to a place like this to shoot footage?"

Zhao Dayong scratched his head, then said,

"But why not just shoot a couple of videos? Why actually set up a stall here?"

"It's mainly about the experience."

Su Yun said,

"Just imagine, setting up a stall in an air-raid shelter in the middle of nowhere and selling steamed buns all day long—what an interesting and topical subject that would be!"

Zhao Dayong nodded thoughtfully.

That seems to make some sense.

If they don't actually put it here, but just randomly post a few videos and run away, what's the difference between that and putting on a show?

"The restaurant review videos in the city are all the same, and the audience is already tired of them."

"But in a place like this, I can easily go viral after just two days of staying there. It's fantastic."

"That's true."

Zhao Dayong has been persuaded.

Moreover, setting up a stall in such a place is also free.

No need to pay rent, no need to apply for permits, and no need to deal with the urban management officers.

You can come whenever you want, and leave whenever you want.

You can shoot video footage however you want—it's so liberating!

Aside from not being able to meet anyone.

Everything is great!

"And there's one more crucial point."

Seeing that Zhao Dayong was actually thinking about it carefully, Su Yun couldn't help but feel playful.

"In a secluded place like this, I can focus on honing my culinary skills."

"Cultivation...?"

Zhao Dayong's eyes lit up; he recognized that phrase.

He also read martial arts novels when he was young.

Don't all those martial arts masters find a secluded mountain cave to cultivate in seclusion?

Could it be that Master Su is one of them?!

"Yes, cultivation."

Su Yun nodded seriously, unceremoniously plagiarizing the fishing trio's idea.

"In our line of work, skill is our livelihood."

"If your skills aren't good, you won't be able to keep customers even if you set up a stall in the busiest part of the city center."

"If the craftsmanship is good, even if it's hidden deep in the mountains, customers will come looking for it by the smell."

The more Zhao Dayong listened, the more sense it made.

No wonder these steamed buns are so delicious; it turns out they were made through hard work in the deep mountains and forests.

"So... you specifically choose these deserted places to practice your skills, film videos, and build up your popularity."

"right!"

Su Yun picked up the conversation,

"Once I've mastered the craft and built up enough popularity, I'll go out of the mountains and open a shop in the city!"

"We'll become an overnight sensation and then go all out on a big score!"

Zhao Dayong slapped his thigh, his eyes shining like two light bulbs.

"Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!"

He said, "Who in their right mind would set up a stall inside an air-raid shelter?"

It turns out I was just being narrow-minded!

Look at them!

That's what you call a grand vision! Great wisdom!

That's a very far-sighted plan!

And look how delicious these buns are!

Master Su has really mastered this!

Zhao Dayong's expression suddenly became terrifyingly interesting.

There was someone there, waving their fists and stomping their feet.

Su Yun's lips twitched as she watched.

No?

This guy's imagination is too vivid!

I'll just make up a reason.

I wonder to what extent my older brother elevated him.