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The next morning, after having breakfast, Qiao Xinxin hurriedly headed to her family's small restaurant.

The morning air was still a bit chilly, and a few commuters rode their bicycles to work, their bells ringing softly. Qiao Xinxin took a deep breath, temporarily suppressing the turmoil in her mind from the previous night regarding Lu Baizhou and Zhou Liguang. Right now, making money and expanding the restaurant were the most important things!

Pushing open the wooden door of the restaurant, Bai's mother was already busy in the kitchen.

The coal in the stove was burning brightly, emitting a reddish glow. Mother Bai was vigorously wiping the stove with a rag. Hearing the noise at the door, she looked up in surprise, watching her daughter stride in with astonishment.

"Hey? Xin Xin, why are you up so early today? You usually sleep until after eight o'clock, why didn't you sleep a little longer?"

Qiao Xinxin deftly untied the floral apron hanging on the wall and tied it around her waist, then walked smilingly to the stove:

"I can't sleep, Mom. I have something on my mind that I want to discuss with you."

Bai's mother stopped what she was doing, wiped her hands haphazardly on her apron, and leaned over curiously: "What's up? You're acting all mysterious so early in the morning."

Qiao Xinxin smiled and took a neatly folded piece of white paper from her shirt pocket. She carefully unfolded it and laid it flat on the clean cutting board. Several lines of writing were neatly done on it in blue ink.

"Mom, look. I want to add a few new dishes to our restaurant. We've been open for a while now, and although business is good, the menu is always the same few items. Our regular customers are probably getting tired of eating the same thing every day. We need to come up with some fresh and interesting dishes to keep them coming back."

Upon hearing this, Bai's mother's eyes lit up immediately, and she nodded repeatedly:

"Oh, that's a great idea! I was just thinking about this the other day. Tell Mom what dishes you're planning to serve?"

Qiao Xinxin pointed to the words on the paper and explained them word by word in her soft, sweet voice:

"I'm thinking we should start with three new dishes this time."

The first dish is braised eggplant. This dish is inexpensive, as eggplant is very cheap at the market. However, it's flavorful, oily, and goes perfectly with rice! We can price it a bit lower, specifically for customers who want to save money but still have a full meal.

The second dish was dry-pot cauliflower. Although it's spring now, it's still cold in the mornings and evenings. When this dry-pot cauliflower was served, there was a small fire burning underneath, sizzling and steaming. It looked appetizing and would warm you up, which young people would definitely like.

The third dish is even simpler: stir-fried eggs with chives. It's quick, easy, and inexpensive, perfect for those who don't want too much meat but still crave a warm meal. Plus, it's spring now, and the first harvest of chives is at its most fragrant—perfect timing!

Mother Bai leaned closer to look at the paper, listening intently as she calculated in her mind. Her smile deepened, and she slapped her thigh in agreement:

"Okay, Xin Xin! These three dishes are indeed not difficult to make, and the ingredients are plentiful at the market. Especially chives and eggs, they're very cheap these days, which will save a lot of money!"

Qiao Xinxin smiled sweetly and added:

"Yes, and Mom, although every household knows how to make stir-fried eggs with chives, it's not easy to make it smooth and delicious. As long as ours is more fragrant than others, customers will naturally be willing to come to the restaurant and spend money to eat it."

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's try making it at noon today and see how it tastes!" Mother Bai was also a decisive person, and immediately went to the back to get the ingredients.

The mother and daughter worked in the kitchen for over an hour.

With the sizzling sound of the oil in the wok, three new dishes were successively taken out of the wok.

The braised eggplant dish was cooked to perfection, with each piece of eggplant coated in glistening sauce. It was tender, flavorful, and exuded a rich aroma of sauce, making your mouth water just looking at it.

The dry-pot cauliflower is stir-fried with dried chili peppers and garlic slices until fragrant. The edges of the cauliflower are slightly charred, crisp and tender with an enticing aroma of char, and the spicy smoke goes straight into your nose.

The last dish, stir-fried eggs with chives, was cooked to perfection. The eggs were cooked until tender and golden brown, and the high heat brought out the unique fragrance of the chives. The green and yellow colors were pleasing to the eye.

At noon, Bai Zhengyuan, dressed in a faded military uniform, strode into the store.

As soon as he entered, he sniffed hard and exclaimed:

"Mom, what delicious food did you make today? I could smell the aroma from the gate of the compound!"

Bai Zhengyuan walked to the table and immediately noticed the three unfamiliar dishes. Without any hesitation, he picked up the chopsticks and put a large piece of braised eggplant into his mouth.

He chewed twice, then his eyes widened suddenly, shining with an astonishing brightness:

"My goodness! Mom, this eggplant is amazing! It's even better with rice than braised pork! It's so soft and tender, and it tastes just like meat!"

Bai's mother chuckled and slapped the back of his hand lightly.

"You child, eat slower! You're eating like a starving ghost, aren't you afraid of burning yourself? Your sister will laugh at you!"

Bai Zhengyuan chuckled, shamelessly stuffing another large mouthful of dry-pot cauliflower into his mouth, mumbling indistinctly:

"How can you blame me? Blame it on Xin Xin for cooking so well! This cauliflower is amazing, crisp and crunchy, with a touch of spiciness—it's the perfect match for rice! Xin Xin, if you ever get married, your husband will be laughing in his sleep!"

Upon hearing the words "get married," Qiao Xinxin's pretty face flushed slightly. The faces of Lu Baizhou and Zhou Liguang involuntarily flashed through her mind. She quickly shook her head to clear her mind of these thoughts.

"Brother, if you think it tastes good, then let's put these three dishes on the menu tomorrow!" Qiao Xinxin said with a smile.

The next day at noon, Bai Family Restaurant officially launched these three new dishes.

Qiao Xinxin specially found a small blackboard and placed it at the entrance, circling the names of the three new dishes heavily with red chalk. Not only that, she also used the large loudspeaker at the shop entrance that usually played music, recording a clear and loud jingle herself:

"Look here! Bai Family Restaurant has added three new signature dishes today! Braised eggplant, dry-fried cauliflower, and stir-fried eggs with chives! The taste is amazing, and the prices are affordable. Don't miss it!"

The announcement over the loudspeaker and the launch of the new dish had an unexpectedly good effect.

At lunchtime, the small restaurant is packed with people.

The braised eggplant has become a signature dish that almost every table orders. Everyone eats it with rice mixed with the sauce, without even looking up. The dry-pot cauliflower is especially popular with young workers and students because it is still steaming hot when it is served. Stir-fried eggs with chives has become a favorite of many regular customers. Some people order one serving at the restaurant and still want to pack another serving to take home for their families to try.