Daddy's Gourmet Shop-Chapter 394 - 384: Once There’s a First Time, There Will Be a Second

Chapter 394: Chapter 384: Once There’s a First Time, There Will Be a Second

"Hey, Delicious Restaurant is releasing a new dish for lunch. Want to go together?"

"Sure, sure! Of course, I’ll go. I was just about to find you!"

At Lijiang University, many students who heard the news planned to head to Delicious Restaurant together.

Of course, this kind of dining plan was usually limited to close friends and roommates.

After all, they went together mainly to share the meal costs and enjoy a feast.

In such cases, few people would complain about the price of dishes at Delicious Restaurant!

If you wanted to eat, you could easily find someone to share a meal with!

In other places, similar plans were happening.

For example, people from different companies and units were having similar lunch plans.

The group in Lin Zhibo’s office could be called super loyal fans of Delicious Restaurant.

Since its opening, they’ve been following it closely.

It’s fair to say that they’ve made Delicious Restaurant their office’s primary cafeteria.

They often packaged meals to go or dined in at Delicious Restaurant.

They even created a group chat for rolling dice to decide who fetches the meals.

Of course.

They constantly paid attention to the updates from Delicious Restaurant’s official Weibo account.

Since they were all seasoned internet users, after savoring the Delicious Restaurant’s meals each day, they never forgot to post a picture on Weibo to mark the occasion.

This showcase stirred envy and jealousy among many netizens.

They envied how these guys, working near West City Old Street, could enjoy Boss Huang’s delicacies daily due to their proximity.

When they saw people on Weibo talking about the Shredded Eel in Garlic Sauce being released at Delicious Restaurant, everyone was tempted to go.

They lost their focus on work!

"Hey, maybe not! Even the netizens aren’t sure—some of them asked Boss Huang on Weibo, and he hasn’t responded. It seems like it won’t be released this afternoon," Lin Zhibo said helplessly.

"Whether it’s up or not doesn’t matter. While we all crave Shredded Eel in Garlic Sauce, if it’s not available, other delicacies from the restaurant would still be gratifying."

Zhou Hong voiced his opinion, which was immediately agreed upon by the others.

Lin Zhibo’s earlier words were just expressing the uncertainty of the Shredded Eel in Garlic Sauce.

Of course, in his heart, he was still eager to taste the other dishes at Delicious Restaurant.

He immediately changed his tune and said, "Alright then, let’s stick to our usual rule and roll the dice in the group chat."

As he was about to exit Weibo, he accidentally refreshed and saw the new release announcement and photos posted by Huang Tao.

He said excitedly, "Oh my, I didn’t expect Boss Huang’s restaurant to really be releasing Shredded Eel in Garlic Sauce this afternoon!"

Everyone was delighted upon hearing this.

They all quickly opened Weibo to check it out.

After confirming the news, they were overjoyed and tempted by the photos posted on Weibo.

Indeed, their cravings intensified!

Inwardly, they prayed that they could queue up after work and hopefully get a portion.

At this time, Hu Jinlin came over and familiarly said, "Are you all going there to buy lunch? If you do, remember to bring me a Stewed Pork Rice and Fish Ball Soup!"

Over time, he had become thoroughly addicted to Delicious Restaurant’s food.

Going a day without it made him restless!

So, even though he had just visited the restaurant with his family over the weekend, he was still craving it.

No choice!

Blame it on Boss Huang for making the food so irresistibly delicious that he never got tired of eating it.

With the end of the workday approaching, he asked his subordinates to bring him a portion, saving him a trip.

Hearing this, Lin Zhibo couldn’t help but secretly laugh inside.

Who would’ve thought they could share a crazy love for a small restaurant’s food with their manager?

Recall that when they first suggested ordering from this restaurant, the manager looked disbelief, thinking they were eating unsanitary food.

And now, he was just as hooked as they were!

Of course, these complaints were just thoughts kept in their hearts!

They remain respectful and positive towards their boss.

All smiling, they replied, "Sure thing, manager. We’ll pack it for you once we’re off work."

The thought of Delicious Restaurant releasing the Shredded Eel in Garlic Sauce at lunch excited them.

They remembered the previous time when the manager specifically asked them to get the new roast chicken and stewed pork rice early, thinking they might have the same chance this time...

After all, if it happened once, it could happen again!

So, they boldly said, "Hey, manager, Delicious Restaurant is releasing this new Shredded Eel in Garlic Sauce dish, and there are only about a hundred servings. If we queue up early, we might just get some..."

What?

Delicious Restaurant releasing a new dish at lunch?

Hu Jinlin was a little surprised but then realized the plan of these subordinates.

Knowing it wasn’t appropriate, he finally compromised: "Alright, the two of you in charge of getting the meal, hurry and get in line! If there are any, remember to get me a portion as well. Thanks, I’ll transfer the money to you later."

"Alright, sure, manager, there’s no need to be polite—it’s no trouble."

"Great decision, manager!"

Hong Rui, assigned to get the meals, took out the phone to note it down and then quickly left the office with another colleague, smiling.

They feared the manager might change his mind.

In reality, they were more scared of missing out on the Shredded Eel in Garlic Sauce.

...

Over at Lijiang University.

While still in class, Li Zhicheng felt his phone vibrate in his pocket, reached in, and took it out to look...

It was from Professor Wei.

He said that Delicious Restaurant was releasing Shredded Eel in Garlic Sauce for lunch, and just looking at the pictures was mouthwatering, asking if he wanted him to buy a portion.

Luckily, he had no classes this morning, so he could queue up early and bring it back to the office.

Li Zhicheng remembered occasionally asking other professors in the office to help him buy lunch from Delicious Restaurant recently.

But after frequent requests, he felt embarrassed to ask.

Thankfully, he and his family usually had meals from Delicious Restaurant when coming home after work.

His son also willingly helped with packing up the meals.

The family of three thoroughly enjoyed the meals.

Now, with Professor Wei offering to bring a new Shredded Eel in Garlic Sauce, he instantly lost his composure and replied.

Li Zhicheng: Sure! Thank you so much, Old Wei. If possible, please bring me a portion back, and also two Stewed Pork Rice and two Nutritious Fish Soups. Much appreciated!

He had previously mentioned to Professor Wei that he avoided buying meals from Delicious Restaurant to prevent Huang Tao, his former student, from refusing his money.

So, when Professor Wei decided to queue up and heard about the new dish, he thought to ask this old colleague if he wanted a portion.

He quickly replied "OK" to inform him that he was already in line.

Upon receiving the reply, Li Zhicheng immediately messaged his wife: "Honey, today Professor Wei is going to eat at Delicious Restaurant, and they’re releasing the new Shredded Eel in Garlic Sauce at lunch. I’ll bring it over so we can eat together!"

Lin Wenli was overjoyed to receive the message.

Of course, while some people were happy, others felt disappointed.

University students in class were thrilled yet tormented to see the new dish announcement on Delicious Restaurant’s Weibo account!

"We’re doomed, we definitely won’t get to try the Shredded Eel in Garlic Sauce by the time we finish class."

The new dish didn’t have many servings, and even queuing at 10:30 might not guarantee a taste.

Let alone after class.

"Dude, what should we do?"

"What could I possibly suggest? We’re both stuck in the same classroom now, aren’t we?"

The guy said nonchalantly.

While they were physically present in class, their minds were already drifting towards Delicious Restaurant.

...

Liu Qianqian and Ma Yong, along with cameraman Lin Hongyi, were shooting outdoor scenes near West City Old Street.

After wrapping up the outdoor shoot, photographer Lin Hongyi rubbed his belly: "I’m so hungry! Yong, you have to treat us to lunch."

"Sure! How about we go eat at Delicious Restaurant?"

Ma Yong’s suggestion received unanimous approval from his two colleagues.

As a result...

They didn’t head back to the TV station immediately but drove into West City Old Street.