Uncle Xu was so happy his grin nearly split his face.

’I scored! I totally scored!’

’Gotta get home, quick!’

’Otherwise, those shameless old geezers will definitely come after this!’

After Uncle Xu hurried away, Jun Qingmeng and Tongtong both looked at him with eyes full of admiration.

"Honey, how do you know everything? You’re amazing!"

"Daddy, your little cutie adores you. Can Tongtong have beef soup with noodles for lunch?"

"No problem. If you want it, I’ll make it for you."

"Wow! Daddy, Daddy, I love you so much!"

Tongtong jumped up and down happily, but she was careful not to disturb her daddy’s work.

The customers inside had overheard what Jiang Liu and Uncle Xu said.

Next, many of the customers who had bought the yak, potato, and mushroom soup ran over to grab bags.

"Boss Jiang, can I get a bag too? Now that I think about it, instead of drinking the soup here, it’s better to take it home and use it for noodles a few times!"

"I was so foolish. I always drank all your soup in one go. I never thought it could be used like this. Give me a bag."

Xiao Han and the others exchanged a glance.

The five of them got up at the same time to scramble for bags.

"I’ll take one bag, Brother Jiang!"

"I’ll take two!"

After grabbing the bags, they rushed back to start packing the soup.

"Don’t pack so much! This soup is full of beef fat. Be careful not to get fat from eating too much!"

"Look at you, all eager. Aren’t you afraid of getting fat?"

"I’m bearing the burden of fatness for you!"

"Get lost! I don’t need it!"

The five of them fought over two bowls of beef soup.

Jun Qingmeng furrowed her brow, displeased by their racket.

Her voice was cold as she said, "Could you all quiet down a bit?"

The five of them immediately shushed each other.

Yang Zishan jumped in fright, nearly dropping the bag in her hand.

Jun Qingmeng had caused her no small amount of psychological trauma.

Back when she was in the junior class of kindergarten, Jun Qingmeng was already in the senior class. Not only were her grades excellent, but she was also more mature than her peers.

She had been a mischievous child, and every time she provoked Jun Qingmeng, she would get put in her place.

’How could she not be scared?’

’She’d been dominated by her ever since they were kids!’

Xiao Han happily packed a small bag of beef soup, then looked up at Jiang Liu and asked:

"Boss Jiang, are there still dumplings for lunch? Your dumplings are the absolute best!"

Jiang Liu answered casually, "We’ll see. I’m not planning on making them for the next few days."

"Ah! No more for the next few days? I might be out of town in a few days, so I’ll really miss out!" Bai An’an wailed dramatically.

Jiang Liu consoled her, "I’m planning to make some twice-cooked pork tonight. If you want some, you can come by this evening."

"Twice-cooked pork?"

"That sounds great!"

The customers in the shop’s eyes all lit up.

Boss Jiang’s twice-cooked pork was unbelievably fragrant!

Xiao Han and her friends were stunned. ’Handsome Jiang knows how to make twice-cooked pork too?’

’Then they absolutely had to come line up for dinner tonight!’

The girls, who had been a little disappointed just moments ago, were suddenly excited again.

「At 12:50 PM,」

the last batch of customers in the shop, full and satisfied, helped Jiang Liu clean up before leaving.

Lin Qiu and Jiang Dahai pushed the door open and came into the shop.

Without a word, they started mopping the floor and washing dishes for their son.

"Daddy, hurry up! I’m so hungry, I want to eat beef noodles!"

"Honey, if you don’t feed your beautiful wife soon, she’s going to faint from craving!"

Jiang Liu shot them an exasperated look. "Nag, nag, nag. You two foodies. Just wait, I’m making it right now!"

As he spoke, he fed the kneaded dough into the noodle machine.

A pot was already on the stove.

Jiang Liu poured the marrow-rich broth from the boiled yak meat into the pot and brought it to a boil.

Then he added the noodles, followed by a few stalks of green vegetables.

Before long, the fragrant beef noodles were ready.

The rich aroma of beef filled the entire kitchen.

In addition, Jiang Liu also made a dish of Di San Xian, his mother’s favorite.

"Honey, I’ll take it over. You come eat soon."

Jun Qingmeng walked over, gave Jiang Liu a hug, and carried the beef noodles and Di San Xian to the table.

Once Jiang Liu was finished with his work, he took off his apron and mask and sat down with Jun Qingmeng.

"Daddy, can we eat now?"

Tongtong asked, her face full of anticipation.

"Yes, go ahead and eat, you little glutton."

"Hehe, Daddy, you eat first!"

Although Jiang Tongtong was dying to eat the beef noodles, she first picked up a tender piece of beef for Jiang Liu.

"Is it yummy, Daddy?"

"It’s delicious!"

Tongtong smiled.

’If she had something delicious, she had to let Daddy eat it!’

’A full Daddy has the strength to protect his little cutie.’

"Honey, let me feed you too." Jun Qingmeng picked up a piece of potato and held it to Jiang Liu’s lips.

Jiang Liu ate it in one bite.

"Does it taste good when your wife feeds you?"

"Better than when I get it myself."

Jun Qingmeng pursed her lips and smiled.

Jiang Liu patted Tongtong’s head. "Go on and eat. Stop trying to be so cute."

"Okay!"

Tongtong leaned over her bowl, slurping up the noodles.

"Wow, Daddy, this is so, so good! I want to eat it again tonight!"

Jiang Tongtong was swooning from the deliciousness.

While stuffing her mouth with the chewy noodles, she was already thinking about eating more that evening.

The two elders looked at each other with gratification.

They lowered their heads and ate their noodles.

’Our son’s noodles are so delicious.’

The weather was a bit hot today.

Jiang Liu turned on the air conditioner, setting it to cool at 25 degrees.

The temperature in the main dining area was just right.

The family ate their beef noodles in comfort.

Lin Qiu had also brought cut fruit from home.

There was watermelon, pineapple, and strawberry.

After they finished eating, Lin Qiu helped Jiang Liu wash the bowls.

"Liu’er, if there’s nothing else, we’ll head back and rest."

"Okay, Mom. Remember to come over for dinner tonight. I’ll make some cake for you all tomorrow."

Jiang Liu was planning to make some Chiffon cake.

Lin Qiu chided him, "Look at you, you’re so busy. Don’t take time out of your day to make cake for me. If I want some, I can just go buy it from a bakery."

Jiang Dahai chimed in, "Rest more when you have the time. Your mother and I don’t really care for cake, so you don’t have to make it."

"It’s fine, it won’t take too long."

Jiang Liu’s heart warmed.

’His parents actually really liked cake. They said they didn’t want any, but it was just because they were afraid he’d be too tired.’

Jiang Dahai said, "Can you manage the shop on your own? Why don’t I stay this afternoon and help you out."

"I’m just sitting around at home anyway."

Jiang Liu shook his head. "No need. Having Qingmeng and Tongtong here to help is enough. There’s not that much to do. You two go back and rest."

Jun Qingmeng and Tongtong secretly exchanged a glance.

’A little burst of joy!’

They were both very happy they could help Jiang Liu.

They chatted for a few more sentences.

Lin Qiu pulled Jiang Dahai away to go home.

「A little after one o’clock,」

Jiang Liu drove Tongtong and Jun Qingmeng to the market for a quick trip to buy some green chili peppers.

He suddenly noticed something.

The parking spots on the slope of Yangzhai Street had been packed every day recently.

Fortunately, no one ever fought him for the spot he usually parked in.

It was always empty.

The customers waiting at the door saw Jiang Liu leave.

They quickly sent a message in the group chat.

"Hurry up and get in line! Little Boss Jiang probably went to buy ingredients! There’s a twice-cooked pork set meal tonight!"

"God-tier twice-cooked pork, 51 a serving! An instant buy!"

"I’m begging you, Brother Jiang, please raise the price! I feel uneasy eating this. Food this good could probably dominate on the international stage, damn!"

"This is why you’re just a working stiff. What Brother Jiang has is called vision, understand? If he sold it for more, could ordinary people like us afford it?"

"Stop arguing, the aunties are already lining up!"

"Holy shit!"