Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

Chapter 458 446

Finished eating 18 stuffed vegetables.

Li Xiao cleaned up all the boxes on the bench.

At the same time, take out a paper towel and wipe up the juice that accidentally spilled.

After packing up the battlefield, he glanced at the time, and it was almost 12 o'clock.

The restaurant I planned should also be open.

Sitting in the RV, Li Xiao headed west all the way, leaving the pedestrian street for a full two kilometers.

I came to a shop standing alone at the corner of the intersection.

It was already 12 o'clock in the morning.

There are few pedestrians on the road, and there are only a few scattered vehicles.

From the corner of the street came the cry of a group of night cats calling for spring.

The long shadow of a stray dog ​​flashed by the side of the road.

Even the lights on the road have been half turned off in response to reducing emissions.

The street lights turned on at random make the road seem to be stretched.

But this shop seems to be cut off from the world.

There is a circle of open-air tables and chairs in front of the two small storefronts.

There are all kinds of people sitting or standing on it.

There are stylish handsome guys wearing trendy brands, and there are brawny men who have already taken off their shirts flushed from drinking.

There are eighteen or nineteen-year-old ladies in sailor suits, and there are also red-lipped young women with heavy makeup and fishing nets.

There are young people and there are old people.

There are big bosses who drive statuettes, and migrant workers who ride broken three-wheelers.

Invite friends and companions, and call them brothers and sisters.

Laughing, cursing.

Someone ate fried peanuts and drank a case of beer.

Some people drive Coke and eat stir-fry with heavy oil and salt.

A girl with short hair, dressed in hip-hop, plays the guitar and carries a speaker.

A group of people next to him were booing or celebrating.

There are a few middle-aged people who ordered a few bottles of liquor and got drunk.

The old man in faded overalls was running around with a teapot.

The auntie waiter who has gained weight walks like flying with two dishes in one hand.

A dog with mottled fur squatted in a corner and yawned.

Li Xiao stopped under a street lamp that flickered on and off.

At this moment, he felt that everyone in the world had gathered in this small shop.

looked up at the signboard

【An Kee】

Simple, yet unconventional name.

A smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he walked towards the store.

Studio.

"Wow, this store has a good feeling."

"This is probably an old town."

"There used to be a night snack shop like this in our house, but it's a pity that one is gone."

"With this ostentation, you can tell it's delicious just by looking at it."

"What did I see? A Rolls-Royce Phantom? Oh my God!"

"So the rich also eat roadside stalls?"

"Maybe it's the owner's own!"

"Hiss, the big brother upstairs has a very clear mind!"

"Don't mention it, this kind of night snack shop is very profitable, and it is really possible to buy a second-hand Phantom."

"That's right, the aunt who sells vegetables downstairs in our dormitory has six rental houses in Yangcheng! It's really normal for a supper shop owner to have a phantom."

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As soon as Li Xiao sat down, the waiter immediately put down the menu and tea.

"Look at the menu first, and call me after you've made your selection."

The waitress aunt put down her things and wanted to turn around and leave.

After all, there are two other dishes in hand.

But she seemed to realize something.

Immediately turned around, looked Li Xiao up and down.

Noticed his handsome and unfamiliar face.

Still holding a very expensive video camera in his hand.

The waiter aunt couldn't help asking:
"Are you a tourist? Or an anchor?"

Li Xiao responded with a smile:

"Yes, I'm an anchor and a tourist. I happened to pass by Guilin, so I came here to try the food here."

"Oh, that means I haven't been here before."

Li Xiao nodded, and did not hide his intention to be a tourist.

Although he does know some local old shops.

Quite affordable for locals.

But for some tourists from other places, there will be cases of cheating, or deliberately quoting high prices.

However, he was not too worried because of the information he found on the Internet.

There is not a single case where this kind of swindling and abduction will occur here.

"It's your first time here, let me remind you."

"The dishes here are relatively large, so you have to pay attention."

"Don't waste too much, order a snack or stir-fry, and order a staple food."

"Okay, thank you auntie."

"Then I'm off to work, call me if you don't understand!"

After speaking, he quickly took the two dishes in his hand and ran towards the destination.

Li Xiao picked up the menu, and there were hundreds of dishes densely packed.

There are also various barbecues, fried noodles, snacks and desserts on the back.

It is simply a hodgepodge, basically all the suppers you can think of appear here.

He couldn't help shaking his head, somewhat admiring the boss's clear thinking.

You must know that in the information on the Internet, the menu here has not changed for more than 20 years.

That is to say, it was like this here more than 20 years ago, and it will still be like this after more than 20 years.

However, it cannot be said that the menu has not changed at all, at least the prices on it have been changed.

There have been traces of black marks left by the tape near the price position.

Although the price has been revised many times, it is normal. After all, the price of goods has risen so fast, how could the price of vegetables not rise?
Normally, most of the menus sell less and less.

Because on the way of operation, there will be various problems.

For example, the boss finds that certain dishes are particularly difficult to sell.

The profit point of certain dishes is particularly low.

Certain dishes are particularly cumbersome to prepare.

The ingredients for certain dishes have suddenly skyrocketed or have become difficult to come by.

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Then some dishes will be crossed off the menu.

However, only the price has been changed here, and the menu has not been changed.

100 diverse menus, sold for nearly 30 years.

There are many old customers on the Internet who have left various comments on this store.

Some good, some bad, but mostly good.

There are recommended ones, mine-clearing ones, and some special ways to eat certain dishes.

The words that Li Xiao remembers most deeply are
【It was the same taste 30 years ago, and it will still be the same taste 30 years later】.

Looking at the red menu full of traces of time, Li Xiao showed an envious smile at the corner of his mouth.

very nice.

I reached out to call a waiter and auntie, and quickly ordered the meal.

It proved that the aunt was not the aunt just now, but the other party also asked the same question.

"The portions of our dishes here are huge, can you eat so much for one person?"

Li Xiao smiled and nodded:
"I eat a lot. I have participated in the Big Eater Competition before. Don't worry, Auntie."

Hearing that Li Xiao could finish eating, the aunt did not force him to order more.

After quickly repeating the menu, the aunt dropped a sentence:
"There are a lot of people today, it may take half an hour, don't worry."

Then, he turned and left with the menu.

The short-haired girl who was singing the birthday song just now walked to the side of the four middle-aged men and sang another song.

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(End of this chapter)