Food Stall: Customers Chase Me across the Country-Chapter 390 - 391: If There’s No Trend, Create One

Chapter 390: Chapter 391: If There’s No Trend, Create One

There’s a saying that goes, "Even pigs can fly if they catch the right wind."

Many fortunate people originally studied fields no one cared about, but ended up riding the wave of development and soared to great heights.

Wang Fan had never caught the wind before, but he never expected that he could actually create a little wind of his own.

Making exploding beef balls really doesn’t require high technical skills. Those kids learned with dedication, and the beef balls they’ve made are fully ready to be sold.

Zhang Jun’s business partners have already reached agreements, and in the next few days, he’ll deliver the freshly made beef balls to them as soon as possible.

In just two days, these exploding beef balls have already made a name for themselves.

Sometimes, good wine indeed doesn’t fear a deep alley.

Without any promotion, just a few curious people bought some to try, and that was it—unstoppable demand.

After all, though others boast about their "urinating beef balls," they can only drip, whereas these exploding beef balls can truly explode with juice!

Plus, whether it’s the beef or the shrimp juice inside, the flavors are exceptionally delicious, with a bouncy and firm texture, leaving a lingering taste after each bite. All these factors lead to the explosive sales of the exploding beef balls.

If anyone is the happiest, it has to be the town.

These exploding beef balls aren’t just a product of clever marketing; they’re genuine, high-quality creations that have gained fame through their own merit. In their view, they can definitely become a pillar industry!

The most important thing is that by making these beef balls, the town might really be able to lift most people out of poverty.

Should we talk about taking things to the next level?

Should we quickly decide to let Boss Wang help us improve our whole lamb roasting technique?

There’s just one question left. After Wang has helped us so much, how should we properly thank him?

The town’s leaders were scratching their heads, almost to baldness, but couldn’t come up with a good solution.

"Last time, Boss Wang seemed to really like that lamb. Shouldn’t we just send him another one?"

"Sending just one is too stingy. I think it would be better if we offered to provide all he needs in the future for free, as a priority!"

"That’s a good idea, I second that."

"I have no objections."

"I second that."

...

"Is that really necessary?"

Upon hearing Mr. Zhuo’s words, Wang Fan was surprised but didn’t agree: "Giving it away for free definitely isn’t an option. But if I need it, being able to buy it at market price is fine."

Those top-notch ingredients aren’t always available for purchase, no matter how much money you have, without the right connections. Taking things for free a couple of times is okay, but doing it regularly doesn’t align with the nine-year compulsory education Wang Fan received.

Mr. Zhuo was pleased with Wang Fan’s response: "That’s what I told them, we’re not short of money."

Wang Fan laughed, feeling he and Mr. Zhuo shared similar values.

"By the way, Uncle, Qianqian said she wants to have hot pot tonight, can you see where we can find a 6-month-old lamb?"

Not only did Zhuo Qianqian want hot pot, but Wang Fan also felt like having it too. Even though it’s simple to make, hot pot is truly irresistible.

Most importantly, Wang Fan had never tried slicing beef for hot pot before, and the mere thought made his fingers tremble.

A 6-month-old lamb is tender and soft, stays fresh after long boiling, and has an almost negligible gamy smell, making it the perfect ingredient for hot pot.

Upon hearing Wang Fan’s request, Mr. Zhuo said: "Finding a lamb shouldn’t be difficult. You get ready, and I’ll go find one now. If I take more than a day, all the lambs I’ve raised over the years will be in vain."

With that, he headed out.

Today ended relatively early, not because Wang Fan was lazy, but because the rainbow trouts didn’t last long.

Mr. Zhuo was quick, returning in less than half an hour with a processed young lamb and a pile of fresh vegetables.

Mr. Zhuo proudly patted the big bag and said, "Twenty minutes ago, tonight’s meat dish was still eating tonight’s veggie dish. Now let’s see if your skills can match my ingredients."

Wang Fan chuckled: "I won’t promise much, but there aren’t many I’ve met who are better than me at cooking!"

Some things require humility, but cooking is not one of them for Wang Fan—it’s his foundation.

Especially with Mr. Zhuo questioning him, backing down wasn’t an option! 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Back in the camper, the broth in the pot was still bubbling.

A broth made from beef bones, an old hen, and dozens of medicinal ingredients and spices formed the base for tonight’s hot pot.

Bringing the ingredients to the camper, Zhuo Qianqian began washing the vegetables.

While checking the lamb meat, Wang Fan casually asked Zhuo Qianqian: "By the way, I saw many small houses on the grassland that look like ancient buildings. What are they? Are they also tourist attractions? I’m quite keen to check them out."

Wang Fan often saw these peculiar, vintage structures on the grassland, and he was indeed curious about them.

Zhuo Qianqian burst into laughter at Wang Fan’s question, and after regaining composure, she said, "Boss, those aren’t meant for visiting. They’re where Adasi sleeps, haha. If you really visit them, watch out for Adasi visiting you at night, haha!"

Wang Fan was confused: "What do you mean?"

Zhuo Qianqian explained, "Those oddly-shaped buildings are actually old tombs of wealthy people..."

"Oh my! No way? I’ve seen so many people taking wedding photos nearby..."

Wang Fan was truly shocked; he’d really seen several couples taking wedding photos near those buildings.

Zhuo Qianqian chuckled, "That’s the importance of having a local guide."

"Yikes..."

Wang Fan shivered all over, genuinely scared by his previous bold thoughts, and quickly brushed them off, focusing on processing the lamb meat taken from the all-in-one machine.

Unlike live fish, shrimp, or chickens, the meat from large animals like cattle and sheep isn’t necessarily best fresh. Meat that’s been dry-aged often tastes better than fresh.

Wang Fan didn’t know if Mr. Zhuo was doing it intentionally, but giving him a freshly slaughtered lamb implied the risk of poor-tasting meat, which would be an embarrassment to his skills.

Luckily, with the all-in-one machine, none of these were issues.

Dry-aging and sterilization were done in a few easy minutes.

The best parts of the sheep for hot pot are no more than the top loin, the small and large three-way, the cucumber strip, and the thigh; other parts are less flavorful and have a less desirable texture.

The top loin is located behind the sheep’s neck, at the front upper rib section, with a slightly fatty, rich flavor.

Wang Fan’s knife moved quickly, soon transforming the entire top loin into two plates of meat slices.

Such tender ingredients naturally don’t need to be sliced as thin as paper; a slight thickness can greatly enhance the texture.

Wang Fan’s knife work was meticulous—the first cut couldn’t go all the way through, followed by the second cut, resulting in each slice being enveloped in a ring of snowy white fat around the tender red lean meat, looking incredibly appetizing.