Daddy's Gourmet Shop-Chapter 412 - 402: Dreams Are Worth Having

The sunlight pierced through the heavy clouds, bringing a bit of splendor to the sky.

Just past 8 AM.

The morning market at the Delicious Restaurant concluded as the morning’s prepared ingredients sold out.

Those who drove a long way and endured a long queue, upon hearing this news...

were utterly devastated!

"Wow... I’ve queued here for two days straight hoping to get a taste of the sesame rice balls and deep-fried rice balls. Why is it so hard?"

"Boo hoo, I’m such a fool. I queued but missed getting any dish by a hair."

"The stuff here is too popular! I can never get it. Can I just knock out Boss Huang and take him home, so he cooks only for me?"

"Sigh... It’s so hard to queue... I arrived at 6:50 and still couldn’t make it. Did the shop really sell out? Even a braised egg would do!"

"I got here at 6:40 and couldn’t get a braised egg, so forget about it at 6:50..."

The regular customers, always queuing but often missing out, heard the distant customers’ helpless complaints, felt nothing but instead laughed and reassured them, trying to help them see the bright side, after all, everyone went through this!

"Don’t fret, and don’t feel bad. After queuing several times, you’ll get used to it, and won’t feel as upset."

"We just didn’t come early enough. Remember to be here by 5 AM next time, then there will definitely be fewer people, and we can even play chess together."

"Yeah! Boss Huang’s store is like this, the food is too delicious, and locals are too skilled at snatching it. It’s hard for us. Just keep at it, and come earlier next time~"

Many customers who didn’t manage to buy anything shook their heads helplessly and left.

Of course.

There were a few who didn’t get anything but weren’t planning to leave, deciding to stay for lunch.

So...

They stayed in their cars, not going anywhere.

Thinking that as soon as someone came to queue, they’d immediately rush to the Delicious Restaurant’s door.

To outsmart these locals!

The customers still eating inside watched those who didn’t get anything leave with a somber demeanor, but couldn’t help feeling a bit smug inside.

"Why do I feel like these last few pan-fried buns and braised eggs taste especially delightful?"

"Yeah, you’re right, they do taste amazing!"

"So delicious, I think the breakfast you buy at the end is tastier than what you get when you come early!"

Huang Tao emerged from the kitchen, and overhearing their conversation, he chuckled quietly.

Anyone who didn’t know might think these diners were performing a comedy sketch! 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

Seeing Huang Tao, they enthusiastically waved and greeted him, "Boss Huang, are you done."

"Yes, I’m done now, take your time eating..."

Huang Tao responded with a smile, walked over to Xuanxuan, patted her on the head, and softly said, "Xuanxuan, it’s getting late. Daddy will take you to kindergarten."

"Already time for kindergarten again..."

Upon hearing this, Xuanxuan felt a little sad, reluctant to part from her daddy!

Even though she didn’t want to part!

She still obediently nodded, slid down from her chair.

Then ran over to a cabinet, placed her Barbie doll inside, and carefully put it away.

Then pattered back, took her father’s big hand, raised her little face, and said with her eyes twinkling, "Let’s go, Daddy~"

After a few steps, she suddenly remembered her craft project, her little frog and white swan, and couldn’t help but ask, "Daddy, what about my craft project? Didn’t you bring it?"

Huang Tao smiled and said, "I did! It’s in your backpack."

"Oh!"

Xuanxuan nodded obediently, then worriedly asked, "Daddy, will it get squashed in the backpack?"

If it gets squashed, it won’t look good...

Huang Tao patiently replied, "No, it’s placed inside a box so it won’t get squashed."

After speaking, he also opened the backpack’s zipper to show her his packing skills.

"Hee hee~"

Seeing this, Xuanxuan smiled contentedly and didn’t forget to compliment, "Daddy is so smart! Now I’m not afraid it’ll get squashed."

Hmm~

Daddy is so great, how should I reward him?

Xuanxuan’s big, beautiful eyes darted around.

Got it~

Xuanxuan looked up at the man in front of her whom she always admired, and with twinkling eyes, she requested, "Daddy, bend down a bit..."

"What’s up?"

Huang Tao was puzzled but still subconsciously complied with her request, bending down slightly.

"Mua..."

A loud sound echoed in the restaurant.

Huang Tao was taken aback and instinctively looked up to touch his face, feeling a bit of saliva on his cheek, lightly curling his lips into a sweet and happy smile.

Then, the soft voice echoed in his ear again: "Thank you, daddy~"

Even though they were just four simple words, they were worth a thousand.

"Let’s go~"

Huang Tao picked up Xuanxuan and, under the envious gazes of the diners, happily walked out of the shop.

At that moment, Yang Luyi and Liu Zishan, who had just returned from shopping near Old Street, approached Huang Tao and his daughter.

After walking around, they found that the development of West City Old Street was much better than they had imagined.

A lot of new buildings and shops had sprung up nearby, making it much more bustling and lively than before.

They also heard that many people bought houses here just to eat Boss Huang’s delicacies, which caused the sales of new buildings in the area to soar.

They were initially surprised when they heard about it, but upon reflection, it made perfect sense.

If it were them, they would also want to buy a house here, just to get So Delicious Restaurant’s dishes up close.

What a pity!

Their savings were even cleaner than their faces, and they couldn’t afford houses costing four to five million!

Even so!

They still held onto their beautiful dreams.

After all, dreams are worth having, just in case they come true...

By the time they returned to So Delicious Restaurant, the queue outside had disappeared.

The entrance was quiet and deserted, with no sign of the irresistible eatery hidden there.

Just then, the sharp-eyed Liu Zishan recognized Huang Tao coming toward them, lightly tapping Yang Luyi beside her, saying: "Luyi, isn’t that Boss Huang!"

"Yes! Let’s go over there..."

Yang Luyi and Liu Zishan hurried over.

As they ran vigorously, the scenery in front of Liu Zishan’s chest wobbled, creating dizzying waves.

Almost blinding Huang Tao.

Huang Tao politely diverted his gaze, not looking at them.

But how unfortunate...

They came forward with enthusiasm, greeting him with a smile: "Hello, Boss Huang..."

"Hello!"

Huang Tao thought that they came rushing over to eat, and he apologized: "Sorry! We’ve already closed for breakfast."

Yang Luyi realized his misunderstanding and quickly waved her hand: "Boss Huang, we’re not here to eat. I’m here to discuss something with you."

"I’m Yang Luyi, a reporter for the Wenling City Morning News, and this is my colleague, Liu Zishan, a photographer."

As a reporter, Yang Luyi’s ability to organize words was strong, and she quickly explained her purpose of the visit to Huang Tao.

"A travel guide for the New Year holiday..."

Huang Tao was a bit surprised, not expecting that his small restaurant would attract reporters from the Morning News and that they wanted to include his restaurant in the food section of the travel guide.

This could indeed be beneficial for the development of the small restaurant.

Besides, there’s no reason to refuse free publicity delivered to your door!

However, thinking about having to send his daughter to kindergarten now and not being able to receive them at the moment, he apologized: "Sorry, I have to take my daughter to school now, I don’t have time to talk to you in detail..."

"It’s okay, go ahead, and we’ll talk when you’re not busy."

Yang Luyi showed a considerate attitude of putting Huang Tao first.

Alright!

In her heart, she was secretly plotting.

She wanted to stay and have another meal under the guise of work!

Enjoying both work and delicious food, life couldn’t be more pleasant...

Seeing that she said so, Huang Tao agreed: "Alright, then you can sit in the shop for a while. I’ll be back around 9 o’clock."

"Okay, no problem, we’ll wait for you."

Yang Luyi and her companions waved goodbye to Huang Tao and his daughter, watching them get into the car.

"Bye-bye, aunties..." Xuanxuan sweetly waved at them.

Unprepared for being called aunties, Yang Luyi and Liu Zishan: "..."