Divorced Dad's Gourmet Shop

Chapter 208: Chapter 208: Closing for the Day

"It’s hot out. I didn’t want you making the delivery under the midday sun. If you got a tan and couldn’t find a girlfriend, wouldn’t you blame me?"

Jiang Liu teased with a smile.

He knew Wang Dongxu didn’t have a car.

Wang Dongxu was stunned for a moment, then his eyes grew moist with emotion. "Brother Jiang, you’re really like a brother to me! Besides my parents, you’re the only one who’s ever cared about me like this."

"Alright, alright. A big guy like you shouldn’t get all sentimental on me. Hurry up and load everything, I need to get back to work."

"You got it!"

Wang Dongxu energetically carried the packs of cups and stuffed them into the vehicle.

Jiang Liu also lent a hand.

His strength was astounding.

He lifted a fifty-five-pound bag of cups with one hand as if it weighed nothing.

Wang Dongxu, who was watching from the side, clicked his tongue in amazement and shook his head with a sigh.

’Brother Jiang really is a beast. I wonder if his wife cries at night.’

"Hm? What are you muttering about?"

"Nothing, nothing! I was just praising you."

"Alright, you can get back to your games. I’m heading back to the shop to get busy."

"Okay! Brother Jiang, drive safe."

「3:05 PM.」

A line had already formed at the door.

Xia Changzhi was surrounded by a large group of uncles and aunties, playing cards.

His face was full of indignation, once again covered in drawings of turtles.

"You people always gang up on me! You’re just sore losers, aren’t you?!"

"Serves you right."

"If you’re so tough, then stop eating at Xiaojiang Store. If you don’t come, we won’t target you."

They were just jealous that Xia Changzhi was always showing off his good relationship with Jiang Liu.

They couldn’t stand the sight of it!

Just then, Jiang Liu pulled up and parked his car at the entrance.

When the customers saw Jiang Liu’s car, their eyes lit up, and they all swarmed over.

"Boss Jiang, are you back from a supply run?"

"Whoa, that’s a lot of cups! Everyone, hurry over and help out."

"Move, move! I’m strong. Brother Jiang needs a helper like me the most."

"Boss Jiang, you go on inside and get to work."

Thanks to the customers’ enthusiastic help, five thousand sets of cups were moved into the shop.

Jiang Liu offered a helpless thank you.

His neighbors were too good to him, always asking after his well-being every day.

Turning on the air conditioner, Jiang Liu threw himself into his work.

He glanced at the time now and then.

At 5:40, Jun Qingmeng returned, holding Tongtong’s hand.

Tongtong was so hot she was panting with her tongue out. "Daddy, your little cutie was about to be knocked out by Mr. Sun! You almost had to come pick me up off the road!"

Jun Qingmeng wiped the sweat from her forehead. "It got a little hot this afternoon. It was still cool this morning."

"Jiang Liu, are you happy to see us?"

Jiang Liu was busy wrapping buns, but he took a moment to reply, "Of course I am. My mood always improves the moment you two get back."

"Wow, Daddy, you’re getting more and more handsome! Tongtong admires you so much!"

"Jiang Liu, I’m in a super good mood when I see you. It’s like I’m hugging the whole world."

"Alright," Jiang Liu said with a smile. "You two have some juice to cool down. I’ll make you both something delicious in a bit."

"Yay!"

The two little foodies drank their juice, sitting in the kitchen and watching Jiang Liu work.

Tongtong cheered him on, "Daddy, you have to work hard and earn lots of money so I can take you to live a life of luxury!"

"I know, I know!"

Jiang Liu replied, exasperated.

"Hee hee, Qingmeng’s Mother, Daddy must really want Tongtong to take him out to have fun, don’t you think?"

"You little smarty-pants," Jun Qingmeng said, lovingly tapping Tongtong on the head.

After finishing their juice, the two of them helped Jiang Liu bottle more juice.

When business began at 7:10 PM, the room was instantly filled with people.

It was bustling with chatter.

At the front of the line were Xia Changzhi and a group of uncles and aunties.

Xia Changzhi went to the counter to order:

"Boss Jiang, give me an order of yak meat. Do you have any Di San Xian?"

"Not tonight."

"Alright, then one yak meat, potato, and mushroom soup, and a bottle of juice."

Jiang Liu said with a smile, "Uncle Xia, it’s hot out. If you’re not feeling well and don’t want to wait in line, you can always come by later."

Xia Changzhi happily waved his hand. "No need, Boss Jiang. It’s nice to line up and play cards with everyone once in a while."

"It’s lively."

As soon as he said those show-off words, dozens of unfriendly glares were shot in his direction.

"Ahem, I was just kidding."

Xia Changzhi started to panic a little inwardly.

"Brother Jiang, one plate of beef, one cup of juice. Just call me when it’s ready, I’ll come get it."

"Fuck, I finally made it to the right place. Wasn’t a waste to drive over two hundred kilometers."

"Boss Jiang, I’ll take ten fennel buns and five three-delicacy buns. Sigh, my pension for the month is already gone. I’d better be frugal."

"Three cups of juice, forty-five buns, a plate of tuna. Brother Jiang, do you have any Golden Coin Eggs today?"

"No," Jiang Liu shook his head.

At this moment, the shop was extraordinarily lively, both inside and out.

Among all the lights on the street, it seemed only Jiang Liu’s place shone the brightest.

The line was as long as a dragon, and many local micro-influencers had come to join the fun and take pictures.

Unwittingly, the influence of Jiang Liu’s shop was growing ever larger.

The barbershop across the street was completely full, and the massage parlor was short on masseurs.

These were all benefits Jiang Liu had brought to Yangzhai Street.

「A little after 8:00 PM.」

Customers reluctantly started for home, carrying their stools and tables.

The atmosphere here was just too good. Everyone gathered to chat and play cards, and they could also enjoy Boss Jiang’s super-delicious food.

It made their whole day a happy one.

...

Jiang Liu finished counting his earnings.

He had earned 510,000 today.

[Praise Points: 315860]

He glanced at the system’s backend; the fifth page hadn’t refreshed yet.

However, Jiang Liu had a strong premonition that the items this time might be several times more expensive than before.

The more delicacies his shop offered, the more famous it would become.

Everyone likes to eat different things for variety.

After the customers had dispersed, Jun Qingmeng got up to mop the floor.

It was somewhat inconvenient for her in high heels.

But that’s how girls are, wanting to look pretty in front of the person they care about.

Jiang Liu went over and took the mop from her. "Qingmeng, you’ve been busy all day. Go take a break for a bit."

Jun Qingmeng felt the warmth of Jiang Liu’s concern in her heart. ’I didn’t choose the wrong person.’ She tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, looked down at her toes, and said, "Jiang Liu, then let me help you with the dishes. Washing dishes isn’t tiring, and I can just sit on a stool."

She liked doing things for Jiang Liu. Seeing her boyfriend’s burden lightened made her happy from the bottom of her heart.

"Okay. We have a dishwasher. You can soak them in some hot water in the sink first, and it’ll work even better with the dishwasher."

The three of them cleaned up the room together.

Soon, everything was tidied up.

Tongtong clutched her stomach and tugged pitifully at Jiang Liu’s pants. "Daddy, can you feed me? Your little cutie is about to faint from hunger."

"Why don’t you and your teacher go sit down for a bit? How about we make that steamed egg custard you like?"

Tongtong covered her small mouth in surprise. "Oh! Daddy, how did you know I wanted to eat steamed egg custard?"

"I guessed, of course," Jiang Liu said, shamelessly taking the credit without so much as a blush.

Tongtong was very smart and understood immediately. She guessed triumphantly, "Qingmeng’s Mother told you, right?"

"Nope." Jiang Liu casually flicked her on her little forehead.

Tongtong clutched her head and glared at Jiang Liu.

"You’re a mean daddy!! I’m not talking to you anymore."

Hmph!

’Daddy must be jealous of this little cutie’s clever brain.’

Jiang Liu chuckled.

’Teasing my daughter every now and then feels great.’