Chef at the University Canteen-Chapter 387 - 251: "God of Culinary Arts" or "King of Boasting"? (Part 2)
Soon, the restaurant reservation app for Jiang University Seventh Dining Hall will start selling "fan benefits", and she had no mind to speculate about an outsider’s story any further.
No matter how fascinating his story is, can it be more exciting than the tale of the Seventh Dining Hall and its owner Jiang Yu?
Just thinking about this made Zhu Yaxue excited.
As the countdown on her phone ticked by second by second, Zhu Yaxue grew more tense and held her breath, already extending her finger in preparation for the "flash sale."
Whether it was from being overly nervous or holding up her arm too long, her arm now felt faintly sore and swollen, but Zhu Yaxue dared not move a muscle, let alone lower it to relieve the strain.
Seeing the countdown almost end, she stared intensely, even holding her breath.
At the exact moment the countdown hit zero, before Zhu Yaxue could tap to "flash sale," the sales page on her phone suddenly flashed, and the previously grey "on sale" button turned green.
Without a second thought, Zhu Yaxue slammed her finger down!
After her finger tapped, the page flipped and a dialog box popped up:
"Congratulations dear! You have successfully purchased a ’fan benefits’ gift box, containing six Peach Blossom Pastries!
Next, dear, you need to enter contact details, address, and other personal information, then pay online. Once the payment is successful, the ’fan benefits’ will be shipped via express delivery within 24 hours!
Please make sure to check your delivery!"
At this moment, having successfully purchased, Zhu Yaxue was gasping for air, she had never participated in any flash sale event before, not expecting it to be so exhilarating!
Though before the sale began, Zhu Yaxue felt she should be able to snag a box of Peach Blossom Pastries, when she truly succeeded in the "flash sale," she was still somewhat in disbelief.
Even now, her heart was pounding wildly in her chest, so incredibly excited!
The reason for her excitement, other than the previous tension during the "flash sale," mostly stemmed from finally being able to personally taste the food made by Jiang Yu.
By personally tasting it, she could know whether the massive reputation that Jiang Yu now holds is hot air or if he indeed possesses superb culinary skills. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢
Only by personally tasting if these Peach Blossom Pastries are good can she decide if the article she’s about to write should narrate the legend of a young "culinary god" or unveil the "packaging" journey of a "boastful king"...
Anyway, as she’d planned before, whether this 25 yuan "fan benefits" is worth its price or delicious, she will have a story to write.
Taking a few deep breaths, Zhu Yaxue slowly calmed down her slightly excited mood, then bowed her head again to start entering contact address, phone number, and other information according to the instructions on the purchase page, and then paid online.
Once everything was done, Zhu Yaxue let out a long sigh.
She’d done all she could, now all that’s left is to wait quietly, to see the bloom or fall of flowers and then:
Will the yield be sweet fruit or bitter fruit...
...
Meanwhile, on the Douyin account of "Jiang University Seventh Dining Hall," the comment section under the latest video had exploded, refreshing would unleash a flurry of new comments:
"Hahahaha! I tried to book a private room for so long and never got one, but I hit the ’fan benefits’ purchase immediately this time, I’m truly amazed!"
"Bro, my luck is off the charts! Got a private room last time, this time a box of Peach Blossom Pastries, just wondering if there’s anyone else as lucky?!"
"Damn! Am I destined to be unlucky ten lifetimes? Can’t grab a room, can’t grab the benefits, next time I’ll go straight to Seventh Dining Hall to beg a meal from Boss Xiao Jiang, I don’t believe I won’t get to taste a bite!"
"To the commentator above, we share the same fate, huh? If you ever go to Jiang University, remember to private message me, I’ll join you for the trip..."
"Count me in! Count me in!"
"+ Count me!"
"Wondering if Boss Xiao Jiang reads comments, if so, I have a suggestion! Could these ’fan benefits’ events become regular, maybe once a month or two? It’d give most who can’t snag a private room a chance to taste the delicacies..."
"Great suggestion, I wholeheartedly support it!"
"Good idea! Everyone give it a thumbs-up, push this suggestion up, let the Seventh Dining Hall staff see!"
"I’m pushing!"
"I’ll keep pushing!"
"..."
Amused by the comments on the "Jiang University Seventh Dining Hall" Douyin account, Hua Xiaoling chuckled loudly.
Not satisfied with just seeing it herself, she hopped over to Jiang Yu’s side, stretched out her phone screen in front of him, giggling:
"Boss, look, look, we only prepared 100 ’fan benefits,’ that’s really too few, most are complaining, saying they can’t snag a private room, or the benefits either, hoping we’ll do more next time.
Some even suggested we keep organizing ’fan benefits,’ ideally once a month or two!
What do you think?"
"I think not too well of it."
Jiang Yu and Yan Tongtong and the others were seated in the dining area of Seventh Dining Hall, busy packing the freshly baked Peach Blossom Pastries into gift boxes. Upon hearing Hua Xiaoling’s remarks, he lifted his head, glanced at her, and casually replied,
