Food Stall: Customers Chase Me across the Country-Chapter 396 - 397: Old-Fashioned Watermelon Juice

Grandma Wu’s visit was not announced publicly.

But once someone heard the news, it spread from one person to another until many people knew about it.

After all, "I’ll tell you something, but don’t tell anyone else" is as unreliable as "I’ll tell you a fishing spot, but don’t bring anyone there."

Even before Grandma Wu arrived at the melon field, people were already standing on both sides of the road waiting to greet her.

Everyone quietly stood there in anticipation, gazing eagerly at the end of the road.

Soon, a very ordinary gray bus drove up, and seeing the convoy trailing behind, the people realized that the guest of honor must be coming!

As the bus window rolled down slowly, and the elderly lady with a head full of white hair appeared, a huge cheer erupted instantly.

To everyone’s surprise, this elderly lady, who was clearly suffering from dementia, waved cheerfully at the crowd!

Some emotional people were even moved to tears.

As the elder got out of the bus and was seated in a wheelchair, she continued waving cheerfully as she was pushed towards the greenhouse. After the initial cheers, the scene turned quiet again, and everyone waved hard at the elder with silent smiles.

The staff had already promptly cut open some watermelons, ensuring they were simply refrigerated to reduce the heat for the elder’s health. The bright red pulp showed no trace of seeds.

Without needing any help, the elderly lady picked up a piece of watermelon and took a bite.

Based on her research, this latest variety grown this time has higher sweetness, larger yield, and better taste. After just one bite, the elder cheerfully said, "It’s fragrant, sweet, and the color is beautiful."

To the researchers in the greenhouse, this praise sounded like heavenly music, as if they had received recognition from the grandmaster.

In fact, the elder could indeed be considered the grandmaster of this field.

The elderly lady put down the watermelon, her slightly cloudy eyes fixedly looking at the greenhouse, "I like Great Border’s melons, my life’s wish is to have more melons ripe, to offer their sweetness to the people."

The old lady’s energy was limited after all, and after trying the watermelons and cantaloupes, the day’s schedule came to an end.

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"Mr. Wang, can we start preparing the meal?"

Bai Zongchen’s secretary, Shayif Khan, had returned to the guest house ahead of time to monitor Wang Fan’s progress.

Wang Fan nodded, "Just let me know two minutes before the elder enters."

Shayif Khan replied, "In 5 more minutes."

Wang Fan said no more, opened the fridge, and brought out some old-style Watermelon Juice that had already set.

The Watermelon Juice in the bowl was crystalline like jelly, and as Wang Fan moved, it wobbled rhythmically.

Shayif Khan glanced at the Watermelon Juice in the bowl and nodded to himself; beneath Mr. Wang’s great reputation, indeed lay true skill.

Wang Fan checked the bowls on the tray, picked out the best one, and using a knife, evenly cut the Watermelon Juice into small cubes. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

He stirred a long spoon in sugar water with mint, scooped out a spoonful, and drizzled it over the Watermelon Juice, as if dressing it in a cooling silk garment.

The sugar water seeped down into the Watermelon Juice, leaving a thin layer on top after finishing, with the pink Watermelon Juice adorably shining through the transparent sugar water. Wang Fan placed a small tuft of mint at the center of the bowl, causing ripples to spread across the surface.

Wow!

Shayif Khan couldn’t help but curse inwardly.

Are you performing magic tricks here?!

When you first brought it out, I already felt that it looked fancy, how did you manage an ultimate transformation at the end?

Moreover, as I watched the pieces you cut, the gaps disappeared after you poured the sugar water over - are you doing magic for me?

Wang Fan said, "Mint Watermelon Juice, you can serve it to the elder as a refreshing dessert before the meal."

Shayif Khan shook his head internally, brushing away his scattered thoughts, "Okay, the weather’s indeed very hot today, the elder is physically frail, and we can’t set the air conditioning too high. This bowl of Watermelon Juice should make her feel better."

Some things may look delicious but aren’t, while others may not look appealing yet taste great, but this one before me, both visually and in smell, I know for sure is scrumptious. The only pity is that there doesn’t seem to be a portion for myself.

Carrying the Watermelon Juice on a wooden tray out of the kitchen, each step made ripples in the sugar water atop it, so Shayif Khan slowed his pace to avoid spilling any.

The elder in the room seemed a bit weary, with sweat on her wrinkled forehead. The attendant beside her gently wiped away the sweat from time to time.

Shayif Khan reached the door to find his boss waiting there, quickly handing over the tray, "Boss, this is the Mint Watermelon Juice as a pre-meal dessert. It’s not too cold and can help cool off. The main course will be ready in 3 more minutes."

It took him about two minutes to walk from the kitchen.

Bai Zongchen nodded and took the tray, "Please go fetch Mr. Wang over here once more."

Shayif Khan nodded again and headed back towards the kitchen, while Bai Zongchen entered the room carrying the tray.

The elder curiously glanced towards the tray, finding the clear and bright red color very appealing, and a faint smile returned to her face.

Bai Zongchen placed the tray on the table in front of the elder and smiled, "Teacher Wu, try this Watermelon Juice; it’s also made from the watermelons you cultivated."

The elder nodded with a smile, "Good, good."

She then reached out, picked up a spoon, and gently scooped a spoonful from the bowl.

Though the Watermelon Juice resembled jelly, it was even softer. With a slight pressure, a small piece was scooped up, sugar water flowed down wrapping the Watermelon Juice on the spoon, the sparkling surface beamed faintly alluring brilliance.

The elder raised the spoon to her mouth and lightly sipped, sending the Watermelon Juice and mint sugar water instantly into her mouth, a cool, refreshing sensation spread from her mouth to her entire head, seemingly clearing her thoughts.

The refrigeration temperature wasn’t too low, but the addition of mint indeed was the perfect touch.

The Watermelon Juice, surprisingly smooth, directly melted under a gentle press with the tongue, its delicate and sweet flavor causing the elder’s eyes to slightly squint in sheer bliss.

The minty’s crispness seamlessly blended with the Watermelon Juice’s honeyed taste, intertwining and dancing joyfully on her tongue. The combination of coolness and sweetness felt like standing where a cool breeze blew atop a mountain, bringing about a touch of refreshment and ease.

"It’s really delicious."

After saying so, the spoon again reached into the bowl.

The elder’s words lifted the spirits of everyone in the room as, ordinarily, she did not have a good appetite, yet today she seemed willing to eat a bit more than usual.