sinovels Chapter 85 Pre-made dishes? Impossible!
Chapter 85 Pre-made dishes? Impossible!
Chapter 85 Pre-made dishes? Impossible!
He bent down and climbed into the driver's seat, inserted the key and turned it. The engine emitted a deep and steady roar, idling smoothly without any noise.
"Have you checked the chassis?" Wang Sheng asked.
"Don't worry! It's spotless! The trucks that haul meat get their undercarriages cleaned the most frequently when they get dirty!" Old Liu assured him, patting his chest.
Wang Sheng still bent down to inspect the chassis using the dim light coming in from the alley entrance.
Sure enough, although there were traces of mud and water splashed on it, the main beam and suspension components were intact, without serious rust or collision deformation. He stood up and patted the dust off his hands.
"Good condition, Brother Liu." Wang Sheng nodded. "What's your price?"
Old Liu rubbed his large, fan-like hands together, his smile both honest and shrewd: "Boss Wang, we've known each other for a long time, no fluff. Car dealers only pay this much at most."
He held up two short, stubby fingers, making a "two," and said, "Boss Wang, you want it? Eighteen thousand! I'll fill up the gas tank for you! I'll cover the transfer fee! Consider it making friends, and please patronize my butcher stall business in the future!"
Wang Sheng quickly made a mental calculation.
Given the condition of this car, a market price of 22,000 to 23,000 is indeed not high.
Just as he was about to speak, Old Liu grabbed his arm again, lowered his voice, and said with a touch of gangsterism, "Brother, I'll give you another real gem!"
He flung open the sliding door and pointed to a large object wrapped in a thick blue thermal blanket in the truck bed. "See that? It's the compressor from a secondhand refrigerated display case my wife used to use when she sold chilled meat! It's powerful enough, just plug it in and it'll work! If you're delivering boxed lunches, just install this on, and they won't spoil in the summer! It's free!"
Wang Sheng's eyes lit up instantly.
This is like a pillow delivered to someone who's about to fall asleep!
He had originally planned to spend a large sum of money to modify the cold chain system! Without further hesitation, he held out his hand: "Brother Liu, you're a true friend! Deal! Transfer of ownership—"
"Leave it to me!"
Old Liu immediately shook my hand warmly and firmly, "I'll get it done this afternoon! I guarantee you'll be driving it away before dark!"
Three days later, the brand-new "grocery shopping cart" was parked at the back door of the cafeteria.
The car body is still silver, but it has been cleaned thoroughly.
The most eye-catching feature is the reinforced rear section, where the second-hand refrigerator compressor is securely fixed, with thick silver pipes connecting it to the interior of the vehicle.
The interior walls of the carriage were fitted with a thick insulation layer, and several specially made stainless steel food insulated boxes were firmly fixed on the slide rails, with tiny water droplets condensing on the outer shell of the boxes.
Wang Sheng opened the car door, and a blast of cold air mixed with a faint smell of disinfectant hit him.
Wang Sheng jumped into the driver's seat and started the engine. The engine sounded steady and powerful.
He shifted gears, released the clutch, and the Wuling Hongguang smoothly drove out of the school gate, merging into the midday traffic.
A cold wind howled outside the window, but the temperature inside the carriage remained constant.
In the rearview mirror, tiny water droplets condensed on the insulated box shimmered in the sunlight.
Wang Sheng smiled; this car had arrived just in time.
The small kitchen in the two-bedroom apartment rented off-campus has now been transformed into a fully equipped mini food workshop.
The stoves roared, two commercial high-powered stoves were burning brightly, and the pressure cooker hissed and spewed out white steam. The air was filled with the rich aroma of braised pork and the sweet fragrance of rice.
Wearing a faded apron, Wang Xiulan stood in front of the main stove, steadily scooping the thick, dark brown broth with a large ladle, reducing the sauce, and then turning off the heat.
The movements were executed in one smooth motion, displaying a deftness honed over many years.
"Master Zhao, shredded green beans!"
She shouted without turning her head.
"They're here!"
Zhao responded with a loud and clear voice.
Incidentally, the auntie in the cafeteria who works with Wang Shengzhao has the same surname.
He carried a large bowl of bright green bean strips cut to almost uniform length and thickness and walked quickly over, placing it steadily next to the empty pot that Wang Xiulan had prepared.
Then she turned around and precisely took a few side dishes from the neatly arranged ingredient shelf next to her, her movements quick but not chaotic.
"The minced scallions, ginger, and garlic are ready! And the dried chili pepper pieces are here!"
Wang Xiulan nodded, and the hot oil was poured into the pan. With a sizzling sound, the aroma of minced scallions, ginger, garlic, and dried chili peppers burst forth instantly.
With a flick of her wrist, she deftly poured the green bean strips into the pot. The ladle flew as the emerald green beans tumbled in the boiling oil, quickly taking on a glossy sheen.
"Perfect timing!" Zhao Liqi handed over a small bowl of seasonings, which contained a special sauce combination prepared by Wang Xiulan.
The two worked together with perfect coordination, like finely tuned gears. Wang Xiulan was the core driving force, controlling the soul of the flavor;
Zhao Liqi acts as an efficient conveyor belt and backup warehouse, ensuring that every step of washing, cutting, preparing, and delivering is seamless, guaranteeing that the chef's rhythm is never interrupted.
In the corner, the newly added six-layer steamer is continuously emitting hot steam and the sweet aroma of rice.
Wang Sheng pushed open the door carrying several large plastic bags and was greeted by this bustling yet orderly scene.
He quietly walked to the corner and sorted the fresh vegetables and meats he had just bought from the market into the newly reorganized and clearly labeled large freezer.
"Mom, Uncle Zhao, take a break and have some water." Wang Sheng poured three glasses of warm water and handed them over.
Wang Xiulan took the cup and gulped down a few mouthfuls. Wiping the sweat from her brow, she looked at the ticking timer on the steamer and the neatly stacked boxed meals. Her face showed a tired but satisfied glow: "Chef Zhao is truly capable! She's quick and efficient, and always attentive! With her around, I feel so much more at ease!"
Zhao Liqi laughed, a touch of embarrassed simplicity in his voice: "Hey, Sister Wang is the real expert, I was just helping out. But once the process is smooth, it's quick!"
His gaze swept over the neatly categorized ingredients covered in plastic wrap in the freezer, then he looked at the "Daily Boxed Meal Production Process Chart" hanging on the wall. It clearly stated the timeframes, responsible persons, and standard requirements. "Following this process, things are really organized!"
"That's natural."
Wang Xiulan said with pride, "The flowchart my son made is like a factory layout, and it works!"
She pointed to the takeout area next to her, where dozens of white lunchboxes printed with "Shengji" were neatly stacked. "Look, it's not even 11 o'clock yet, and all 150 portions have been packed! The rabbit heads are all packaged too!"
"One hundred and fifty portions?" Wang Sheng was surprised; this was much faster than expected.
"We're not done yet!" Wang Xiulan gestured with her chin towards the steamer. "There are still two trays of rice almost ready, and enough side dishes. Two hundred servings today, no problem!"
"two hundred?!"
Just then, Wang Sheng's phone started vibrating rapidly in his apron pocket.
He took it out and saw "Xinghui Technology Park - General Manager Zhang" flashing on the screen.
"Hello, Mr. Zhang?"
"Boss Wang! Good news."
"Your combination of boxed lunches and rabbit heads is amazing! There's a big cross-border e-commerce company in our park called 'Global Preferred,' and their administrative director was passing by our office area at noon today and was completely captivated by the aroma of those rabbit heads! He tried a box and was blown away! They want to place a long-term, large-volume order! They're preparing 300 boxed lunches and 300 rabbit heads every day! Deliveries start tomorrow! Can you take it, Mr. Wang? This is a huge order!"
Three hundred boxed lunches! One hundred rabbit heads!
Just considering its size.
Shouldn't this be pre-made?
Although Chen Mo is about to complete his basic apprenticeship, it will alleviate his time pressure.
But that's not enough.
And suddenly.
Wang Sheng thought of someone who could help.
They might even work together to achieve a result greater than the sum of their parts!