Chapter 295: Hotpot Eating Instructions
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Many came for the three-day discount and set meals before the restaurant’s opening because it would not be too expensive. Many wealthier townsfolk were also willing to try fresh food.
Of course, Su Binglan hired a group to advertise the restaurant. She wanted everyone to try her hotpot dishes with the three-day discount. Many were curious about this new type of food, especially when they heard it was cheap and that there would be a lucky draw.
Su Binglan and the others arrived at the restaurant before dawn, but they went through the back door instead since they did not want to open the front doors yet.
She had prepared many things in the restaurant’s kitchen and filled everyone in on some details. She also gave the others training the day before and believed everyone should do well.
Su Binglan knew she would be too busy since the restaurant would open its doors for the first time, so she brought many others to come and help.
Su Binglan, her parents, Su Wenwu, Baili Jinghua, Qiu He’s family, and Du Xiaoju were inside the restaurant. Su Binglan even bought custom uniforms for everyone.
Although Luo Jin’an was also there, Su Binglan did not want him to do any work as she still worried about his health.
Of course, the entire Su family would not let Luo Jin’an work either. They shared the same feelings as Su Binglan, and all felt sorry for her husband. After all, he was Su Binglan’s husband.
“Then why am I here?” Luo Jin’an asked Su Binglan.
After some thought, Su Binglan said, “Why don’t you help run the cashier?” She felt it would be better if her husband did not have to run around tiredly and greet the customers. Naturally, she needed someone she trusted to run the cashier.
Luo Jin’an looked at his wife and asked, “Are you sure?
Su Binglan had no idea what Luo Jin’an was thinking and instinctively trusted him. She nodded and said, “I’m sure. Your body won’t be able to handle it if you do anything else. You should rest as much as possible over the next few days. If it were not for Luo Jin’an’s insistence, Su Binglan would not have brought him to the restaurant. He said softly, “Okay.”
After arranging everything, it was finally time for the restaurant to open. Su Fengmao opened the door and set off firecrackers.
Crackle! Crackle!
The sound of the firecrackers livened up the atmosphere as many at the door shouted, “Are you guys open now?!” “Is there really a lucky draw and discount today? Can we eat for free?!”
“Yeah, we came early to line up.”
“What does the set price mean?
Su Binglan walked out of the restaurant and explained, “Today is Su’s Hotpot’s official grand opening! I know how curious everyone is about what hotpot is, but you’ll find out soon enough. We will have professional staff members explaining how you should experience hotpot.
“The weather has gotten colder, so eating here will help warm your bodies and mind. The set meal means that everyone will pay according to your chosen ingredients.
“Then we will serve you food according to the items marked on the set meal. Everyone can order separately, too, so it depends on what everyone likes to eat.
Everyone felt comfortable listening to Su Binglan’s explanation. She was gorgeous and capable, and everyone liked Su Binglan just by looking at her. Moreover, many recognized the capable young lady.
“So, Miss Su is the one running this restaurant.”
“That’s right. We’re all here for the Su family. The desserts she makes are too delicious, including the mooncakes.”
“Yeah, you’re right! I believe Miss Su l s hotpot will be delicious too!”
“Hahaha!”
Everyone laughed and jeered, talking simultaneously.
Su Binglan looked at the crowd and realized that many were the family’s regular customers. Most had bought the Su family’s desserts and tofu from their shops.
She laughed, saying, “I did not expect to see so many regular customers. Please come in, everyone! Don’t worry. There will be discounts and a lucky draw for gifts soon.”
Su Binglan made much effort to make the hotpot restaurant popular by using several promotional methods. Therefore, it was more lively when the customers entered the restaurant.
“Wow, so this is what a hotpot restaurant looks like.”
“I didn’t expect it to look like this. Aren’t these things similar to our pots at home?
“Y-Yeah, but how do we eat?”
“Oh, there’s a chimney-type thing too.”
“Is this charcoal?”
“I-It seems a little wasteful. I wonder how costly it is to use this much charcoal.
Many thought the shop was novel as soon as they entered. However, some wanted to back out after looking around.
At that moment, Du Xiaoju appeared beside a table and gave a menu to everyone. “The food here is cheap. A plate of pork like this only costs ten copper coins.
“Since the weather is cold, the charcoal will help warm everyone up while eating the hotpot. Moreover, this is a fresh and unique way of eating, so I’m confident everyone will think of returning to have more.
“However, the discount only lasts three days after our grand opening, and we will restore everything to its original prices after that. Everyone should take advantage of these three days to eat here more often.”
Luo Juan also explained similar things at the other guest tables while Shen Qiuhua, Qiu He, Luo Kang, and Su Fengmao served the dishes to everyone. Each person was responsible for several tables.
When the soup inside the pot started to boil, they taught the customers to put in the meat and vegetables and prepare the ingredients.
Su Fengmao and the others placed the ingredients on a shelf next to the customers so that everyone could take their plates and prepare their own ingredients.
Many thought that this way of eating was novel and fresh.
“It’s all so fascinating. This is the first time I’ve seen such a way of eating.”
“Yeah, I wonder how it tastes.”
Everyone realized how delicious the food was when they scooped out their meat, dipped it in the seasoning, and ate.
“Wow! It’s so delicious!”
“My whole body feels warm.”
“Yeah, it’s cold outside, but the burning charcoal here warms me up.” “I’ve eaten barbecue and haggis soup before. So, I know how you feel. Hahaha.” “As expected of a Su family product. There’s nothing bad about them.”
Everyone gave non-stop praise after trying hotpot for the first time. This way of eating was novel, and the seasoning was delicious. It was a pretty exciting way of eating.
While everyone was eating, Su Binglan started the lucky draw. She had made a large wheel with table numbers on it. “The first prize is two salted duck eggs. Let’s see who the winner is this time!”
She spun the wheel, and it showed table number 12 when it stopped. The customers at table 12 stood up excitedly as the people around them applauded. “The next prize is a grilled chicken. Let’s see who’s the lucky recipient!”
Su Binglan had prepared the grilled chicken, roasted duck, tofu curd, and pancakes beforehand. The first prize was a free-to-eat coupon..
