When She Stops Being Dramatic novel Chapter 426

Chapter 426: Chapter 153: The Green Tea Female Supporting Character in a Period Novel (40)

"Mmm, Auntie Little Jiang made spicy chicken today. I can smell it! Man, even the stir-fried peppers at Auntie Little Jiang’s house are tastier than the meat my mom makes..."

"It’s scallion oil pancakes! Uncle Jiang was born at the right time. If I’d been born about ten years earlier, there’s no way he’d be the one living this comfortable life..."

"Ooh, ooh, ooh, and fried meatballs..."

The kids were squatting under the kitchen window, whispering amongst themselves. But when children try to whisper, they only *think* they’re being quiet.

Inside, the couple, who had been affectionately cooking together, felt a little awkward. This was especially true for Jiang Yihua, who had never imagined his rivals in love could be a decade younger than him.

Chi Yun’er pressed her lips together to stifle a laugh. "Here, Uncle Jiang. Hurry up and take a bowl of fried meatballs out to them."

"Once they’re full, they won’t be thinking about Auntie Little Jiang anymore."

Jiang Yihua shot her a look, picked up a plate, and headed outside. He didn’t forget to peck her on the cheek, muttering with rare childishness, "Dream on! Auntie Little Jiang can only be mine!"

Chi Yun’er was laughing so hard she could barely breathe. Still, she understood the powerful allure food had on children.

’Sigh, so many ideas for making money, but I just want to politely decline...’

People were very efficient back then. In about half a month, the east wall had been moved inward by the width of a room, and a row of beautiful, brand-new gray brick buildings rose up in its place, complete with half-meter-high white wainscoting.

The overall effect was particularly beautiful. The layout and furnishings of each shop were identical, with black signs featuring red-painted lettering for the shop names, natural wood frames for the doors and windows, and tables and chairs of a matching color scheme inside.

After airing out for just a week, the chefs and waiters that Xu Chengfang had painstakingly recruited were trained by Chi Yun’er and already at their posts.

On the special occasion of August 1st, red silk ribbons hung from the newly erected stone archway at the entrance to East Street. The hospital leadership and some district officials were all in attendance for the opening ceremony.

After two strings of firecrackers exploded with a deafening roar, the director and the district official pulled down the red silk ribbon together, revealing the name "Zhaoyang Food Street" in large, bright red characters.

The local people, drawn over by the sound of firecrackers and the buzz of the crowd, were endlessly curious.

They didn’t know when this row of food stalls had appeared along the hospital’s east wall. It was just after six in the morning, and a slight chill still hung in the air, but all sorts of overpowering aromas were already making everyone’s stomachs rumble with hunger.

"Get your buns here! Authentic Jiangnan soup dumplings..."

"Savory sauce pancakes, delicious and cheap..."

"Meat pastries..."

"Fried dough sticks! Authentic old Capital City-style fried dough sticks... Freshly simmered old douzhi..."

As the large bell at the entrance rang, the loudspeakers at every shop began blaring in unison.

The volume of the loudspeakers had been adjusted and tested. Their range was limited to the two adjacent shops, allowing passersby to hear clearly without creating too much noise.

The alley, already rich with the atmosphere of daily life, was now even more bustling and vibrant. Most importantly, the locals drawn in by the commotion were captivated by the dazzling array of food and couldn’t help but turn and walk inside.

Rather than calling it a food street, it was more like the hospital cafeteria had been opened to the public, just with a different business model.

But in an era of conformity, this was undoubtedly like dropping water into hot oil—it instantly exploded.

The country was growing more prosperous by the day, with agricultural achievements surpassing one another in quick succession.

You could buy food here with money and ration coupons, or with just money, though the price was slightly higher and not as good a deal as using coupons.

Nearby residents quickly got the news and came over carrying their food containers. They wandered back and forth two or three times, unable to decide what to buy. The main problem was that everything looked delicious!

So, some people decided to start at the first stall and try them all one by one. At that rate, they could have a different breakfast every day for a month without any repeats.

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