Rebirth 78: After being jilted at the altar, I reached the pinnacle!

The preparatory work for the current stage is largely complete, and all the necessary materials have been purchased. The next task is to put it into practice.

After all, selling steamed buns requires having steamed buns to offer to customers; once all the furniture is arranged, the remaining tasks are to ferment the dough and prepare various fillings.

However, since it was already close to noon, they missed the peak time for school.

In addition, a supplier was contacted to deliver a batch of coal, which was stored in a designated area that the landlord had previously inquired about.

Now that everything is ready, the last step is to go to the farmers' market to buy fresh ingredients in preparation for the opening.

The pork is definitely from our own pig farm.

However, it's still necessary to inquire about the market price and compare it.

In this era, meat buns are the truly popular food.

Even for people living in county towns, the opportunities to enjoy meat dishes throughout the year are quite limited.

Not to mention that Li Hanliang plans to make braised pork buns and soup-filled buns, both of which are superior to traditional meat buns.

Before long, the aroma of soy sauce wafted from the oven, making mouths water. Then, they were neatly arranged one by one and immediately placed into the fire to continue to undergo the high-temperature test until they were perfectly transformed.

The moment the heavy wooden lid was lifted, a unique aroma mixed with warm, moist air wafted towards me.

The neighbors all craned their necks to find the source: "Wow, it smells so good! Where is that delicious aroma coming from?"

"It sounds like it's coming from that window, doesn't it? How wonderful!"

"I'm so hungry, this is torture..."

He took out a steamed bun with braised pork while it was still hot, and the scalding heat forced him to quickly toss and catch it in his hands.

It took several repetitions before I could barely get used to the scorching temperature.

Gently break open the soft outer layer, and the rich aroma immediately fills your senses.

Fragrant!

It still smells good!

The entire room was enveloped in this enchanting fragrance, and even the braised pork buns, which had initially attracted many people to stop and admire them for a long time, paled in comparison.

"It smells so good! Young man, are your babies ready yet?"

Just as I put the last of the soup dumplings in my mouth, the landlord leaned against the door, peered inside, and asked me something.

"That's right, it's just steamed. Come and have a taste, and see how good my cooking is."

Li Hanliang was filled with gratitude because his landlord had voluntarily reduced his rent. He naturally wanted the landlord to taste the kindness behind the first batch of steamed buns.

"Alright, then I'll gladly accept your offer and come over to have a taste."

Seeing Li Hanliang's sincere invitation, the landlord did not refuse and went straight into the room.

As soon as he entered, Li Hanliang handed him a freshly made soup dumpling.

The freshly steamed buns exude an enticing aroma, and their color alone is enough to whet one's appetite.

"Grandpa, eat slowly, be careful it's hot!"

As soon as the plate was handed to the other person, the old man grabbed the steaming hot snack and put it in his mouth.

"Ouch, ouch, it's so hot!"

The moment the steamed bun entered his mouth, the scalding hot juices almost immediately stimulated his tongue.

Upon seeing this, Li Hanliang quickly stepped forward to retrieve the plates, only to find that the old man had already spat out all the food in his mouth.

"Young man, what kind of bun is this? It's so hot, and it's so juicy inside!"

The old landlord looked at the young man with some doubt. He had once left the countryside to live in a county town, and the various kinds of steamed buns he had seen there were far less soupy and potentially harmful than the ones he was eating now.

"Actually, this is called soup dumpling. Its most special feature is its rich and juicy meat filling."

Li Hanliang explained, "If you don't like this type, you can try the braised pork bun next to it. It has a much milder flavor."

Seeing the old man's pained expression due to the accident, the young man decided to temporarily change his food.

So he turned around and picked up another steamed bun with braised pork flavor from the side and handed it to the other person.

"Your soup dumplings are very fragrant, but the temperature is a bit alarming. Let me also try your signature braised pork."

After receiving the newly arrived, richly flavored sauce, the old man carefully took a small bite to confirm its contents before chewing it heartily.

"This is absolutely delicious! Your cooking skills are truly exceptional. It seems that the decision to waive the rent was absolutely the right one!"

During the meal, the elder kept praising the small dish as being better than many similar delicacies he had tasted in the provincial capital.

"How about we bring you another serving of soup dumplings? I guarantee you'll experience their wonderful flavor."

Seeing that the landlord seemed quite satisfied with his current choice and continued to enjoy the second dish with its rich sauce, Li Hanliang once again tried to recommend his family's specialty snacks.

However, upon hearing the suggestion, the old man repeatedly shook his head in refusal.

"Forget it, those spicy and stimulating foods are not suitable for people like me. I'll stick to this one that's not very spicy."

He then focused his attention on the third meat bun in his hand.

Li Hanliang could only smile and watch him enjoy his masterpiece, secretly feeling gratified.

"Our shop will officially open tomorrow. Please be sure to visit and give us your feedback. You can choose any of our delicious food."

Seeing that the old man was enjoying his meal, the young man smiled and extended an invitation.

"That's for sure. I'll have to come over for a free meal every day from now on."

"A warm welcome, you are welcome to visit anytime."

Li Hanliang regards the generous landlord who allowed him to use the shop for free as a benefactor.

Although he was extremely wealthy in his previous life, he is a poor boy in this life.

A penniless young man!

Every penny of income must be carefully calculated, and money must be spent just right.

"Haha, even if you don't tell me, I'd still come to visit this old man every day. The taste is just too tempting."

After the landlord finished speaking, he took two more braised pork buns and leisurely returned to the backyard.

Seeing that it was almost time, Li Hanliang began to pack his belongings, preparing to pick up Liu Quanyou and take him home.

After the cart was taken away, Liu Quanyou's belongings could only wait for Li Hanliang to come and take them away.

The cooked braised pork buns were mostly eaten, leaving only seven or eight soup buns.

Li Hanliang packed up the soup dumplings and also brought along the unheated steamed buns.

The remaining pork has become a problem, as it is currently the hot summer season and the meat will easily spoil if it is not refrigerated.

Remembering how this storage room used to be filled with bicycles, sewing machines, and other odds and ends, Li Hanliang decided to try his luck.

Based on my past life experience, the mere sight of these "three big items" in the warehouse was enough to suggest that this landlord was no ordinary person.