Considering the fact that this customer has the last name Luo, Qin Huai decided to say a few more words: "Your company starts work this early?"
Luo Zijun gave a weak smile: "Work starts at 9 o’clock. Yesterday, when I was buying buns, I got pushed to the side, and happened to hear Master Qin telling an elderly gentleman to come by at 6 a.m. sharp today to eat Crab Shell Cakes fresh out of the oven."
"Just as our department is doing a project, I volunteered to work overtime and take today off. Got off work at 4, slept a little over an hour, came over to buy breakfast and head home."
Not a bro, going all out just to get a fresh Crab Shell Cake.
Qin Huai quietly added an extra one for him and said: "Just so happens our cafeteria is doing a promotion, spend over 25 yuan and get a free cold tea. It’s valid for those with the last name Luo too, just show your ID or related documents."
Luo Zijun was overjoyed and quickly flashed his work badge: "My last name is Luo, my last name is Luo!"
"The cold tea needs a few more minutes to be ready, and it also needs time to cool down after coming off the stove. Do you mind waiting a bit? I see you might need some time to eat too." Qin Huai glanced at the pot where the cold tea was being brewed, seeing Qin Luo sneaking in rock sugar.
Qin Huai could only cough heavily twice to remind her not to overdo it. Tea without sugar is indeed hard to drink, but too much sugar isn’t good either.
After speaking, Qin Huai thought this promotion of giving cold tea to those with the last name Luo was a great idea, as he’s the boss and can decide any promotion.
Once the printing shop next door opens, let Qin Luo run over to make a promotional poster to stick at the door.
He couldn’t believe he couldn’t find Luo Jun this way.
If he still couldn’t find him, then he’d have to put up a missing person notice.
While thinking about this, Qin Huai was plating some food.
It was Xu Tuqiang’s turn.
"Master Qin, give me four Crab Shell Cakes, and please let me know when the buns are ready. Also, could you tell me what snacks are available today?" Xu Tuqiang asked.
"Dingsheng Cake, lotus cake, fried dough stick, sticky rice cake. In the afternoon, if everything goes smoothly, I’ll try making new buns; might also make Buckwheat Buns." Qin Huai knew Xu Tuqiang was a neighborhood resident, so he elaborated a bit.
The ever ambitious Xu Tuqiang almost burst into tears.
"Alright, alright, alright." Xu Tuqiang decided to sit in the cafeteria all day today, just waiting.
Anyway, he wasn’t going to work, and he had time!
It was Uncle Wang’s turn, and Qin Huai greeted with a smile: "Good morning, Grandpa Wang. The Fermented Rice with Steamed Buns might not be done until around 8 o’clock. Making the buns takes some time, so this is likely the timing in the future. I’m sorry you won’t be able to have them after your morning run."
"No problem, I can make another trip." Uncle Wang waved his hand to say it’s nothing, as long as there are Crab Shell Cakes.
"Master Qin, I have something to tell you."
"Didn’t I tell you the buns I had in Gusu when I was young tasted better? I’m not pulling your leg. I still have an old co-worker living in Gusu. I called them last night and asked them to find Master Jing’s contact information for me."
"Let me tell you, Master Jing is a great person who loves to mentor the younger generation. Once I get the contact info, I’ll give it to you. If you encounter any problems making buns, just give Master Jing a call. He’ll surely be willing to...provide you with some useful guidance."
As he spoke, Uncle Wang seemed a bit guilty: "Actually, I didn’t finish what I said yesterday. I sometimes speak harshly. I apologize. I genuinely like your skills. Master Qin, if you ever have issues, like accounts you can’t figure out, just come to me. I’ve been an accountant for over 40 years, never made a mistake, and can still do it."
Qin Huai hadn’t expected Uncle Wang to be bothered by this matter, so he gave him an extra piece as well to comfort him: "I really didn’t take it to heart. Grandpa Wang, as long as you can support our cafeteria business, that’s enough."
"I’ll have Luoluo bring you two cups of cold tea later. Which do you like? Five Flower Tea, Seven Spice Dampness Removing Tea, Dried Tangerine Peel Tea, or hand-beaten lemon tea?"
Hand-beaten lemon tea?