Chapter 34: Preparing to Set Up a Stall for Grilled Gluten

By then, Tang’s mother had already taken the meal to the store.

“Why did you finish cooking so quickly today?” Tang Long was very surprised to see her return.

“Guess.” Tang’s mother played coy.

“Come on, stop beating around the bush! Just tell me!” Tang Long couldn’t help but urge her.

“Today, as soon as I got home, I smelled the aroma of the food. It turned out that little Feng not only had made lunch but also packed it up for us to bring over here,” Tang Feng’s mother answered.

“Really? When did our son learn to cook?” Tang Long couldn’t believe his ears.

“I don’t know either,” his mother shook her head, “I guess he wanted to show off in front of Xiaoli.”

“That’s possible. This kid, I see that for Xiaoli, he’s willing to do anything,” Tang Long’s mouth curved into a bitter smile.

“Who cares! As long as our son is willing, that’s all that matters!” Tang Feng’s mother said as she took out the food.

Tang Long looked at it and was even more surprised.

“Wife, did our son also make this shredded potato dish? This knife work is too amazing!” Tang Long couldn’t help but exclaim.

“I was quite convinced that our son made this. But seeing this knife work, I’m very doubtful. Could it be that he bought it directly from a restaurant?” Tang’s mother speculated.

“That’s possible. You know, this kid, to show off in front of Xiaoli, deliberately put up such a display, not sure what he’s aiming for. Can he keep buying from restaurants?” Tang Long’s tone carried a hint of helplessness.

“Who knows. Anyway, he’s also inviting Old Su for dinner tonight, let’s see how he prepares,” Tang’s mother responded.

“You should go back early this afternoon and see what he’s up to,” Tang Long instructed his wife.

“Okay,” Tang Feng’s mother nodded.

Tang Long casually picked up a chopstick of shredded potatoes and put it in his mouth.

After chewing twice, his eyes lit up.

Although these dishes had been out of the wok for a while, he still found them very delicious.

“What’s that expression? Is it delicious or not?” Tang Feng’s mother asked as she also took a bite.

Instantly, her expression became exactly like Tang Long’s.

“Did our son really make this dish?” After a moment, Tang Feng’s mother finally spoke.

“Who knows. Anyway, there must be something fishy about this,” Tang Long answered.

“But we know our son’s character. Although he’s not particularly ambitious, he’s reliable. He says he made these dishes himself, I think he has no reason to lie,” his mother said.

“Unusual events must have strange causes. Go back home after you finish eating,” Tang Long couldn’t help but urge.

“It’s broad daylight, what should I do by going back? Wouldn’t it be inappropriate if I disturbed them?” his mother was somewhat worried.

“What can the two of them possibly do?” Tang Long asked.

“Stop pretending to be confused here! When two young people get together, it’s easy for problems to arise,” Tang Feng’s mother glared at him.

“Now that the college entrance examination is over, even if they want to date, no one is stopping them. Rest assured, we know our own son. He wouldn’t do something so outrageous,” Tang Long was very confident.

“That’s also true. This kid is particularly timid. From childhood to adulthood, he dares not even light firecrackers. Seeing others set off fireworks, he has to cover his ears. Even if you gave him a few more guts, he probably wouldn’t dare to do anything to Xiaoli,” Tang Feng’s mother responded.

“Let’s eat! With such delicious dishes, if you don’t eat, I won’t leave any for you,” Tang Long laughed.

“Eat!” Tang Feng’s mother also hurried to eat.

At this time, Tang Feng and Su Xiaoli were resting on the sofa.

Tang Feng asked her to go to the bedroom to sleep for a while, but she said she couldn’t sleep and wanted to watch TV in the living room.

Having no choice, Tang Feng simply stayed with her.

“Tang Feng, with such a long vacation this time, do you plan to just stay at home?” Su Xiaoli asked.

“No,” Tang Feng shook his head, “How can I just stay at home? I plan to set up a stall at the night market once the college entrance examination results are out.”

“What will you sell at the stall?” Su Xiaoli continued to ask.

“How about selling snacks? I think selling food at the night market would definitely do good business,” Tang Feng answered.

“With so many types of snacks available now, do you plan to sell cold noodles or pancake fruit rolls?” Su Xiaoli guessed.

“Neither,” Tang Feng shook his head, “I plan to sell grilled gluten.”

“Grilled gluten? What is that?” Su Xiaoli was clearly taken aback.

“You haven’t eaten grilled gluten before?” Tang Feng was also very surprised.

After all, in his memory, grilled gluten should be a common snack.

“I’ve never eaten it. I haven’t even heard of the name,” Su Xiaoli shook her head.

Tang Feng tried to recall.

He then remembered that grilled gluten wasn’t available yet.

The first time he ate grilled gluten was just after graduating from college.

That was in 2007 when he graduated from the Yantai Normal University and ate it at a roadside stall near Darunfa.

It must be said, the grilled gluten at that time was really delicious.

The main reason was the use of charcoal fire.

Later, due to environmental protection issues, charcoal grilling was prohibited, and everyone switched to electric stoves.

The taste was greatly reduced.

Without the charcoal flavor, grilled gluten lost its soul.

“I also forgot where I ate it. Once I make it, you try it, and I guarantee you’ll be addicted,” Tang Feng laughed.

“You’re exaggerating too much,” Su Xiaoli was somewhat skeptical.

“Not at all. You’ll understand when the time comes,” Tang Feng responded.

“Alright! Then I’ll wait and see! If it’s really delicious, we can set up the stall,” Su Xiaoli agreed readily.

“We?” Tang Feng was taken aback.

“Yes!” Su Xiaoli nodded, “Don’t you need a helper for the stall? I can help with packaging, collecting money, and doing some miscellaneous missions.”

“You’ve really thought this through. But with your beauty and your family’s condition, following me to set up a street stall really seems like a waste,” Tang Feng said, shaking his head.

“What are you talking about! As long as I can be with you, I’m willing to do anything,” Su Xiaoli said, her face flushing with embarrassment.

Seeing her like this, Tang Feng felt warmth in his heart.

He had already made up his mind that she was the one he would marry in this life!

He wanted to protect her for a lifetime!

He looked at her, his eyes filled with love.

Su Xiaoli, seeing him like that, involuntarily closed her eyes.

He felt ecstatic inside and moved forward a bit.

Just as he was about to take action, the sound of a key turning in the door was heard from outside.

Instantly, like a startled rabbit, he retreated.

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