Food: Senior year internship, you take over the university cafeteria

Wang Sheng posted the message.

The forum fell silent briefly, then comments began to pour in.

"??? Boss, you're going to touch my xiaolongbao?! I'll fight you to the death!"

"Tofu pudding and fried dough sticks are my life! I can't touch them!"

"Sweet taro... although it's warm, sticky, and sweet, I think... I do eat relatively less of it? (Please don't hit me if you love it!)"

"I second that! Sweet taro can be a surprise on weekends or special occasions!"

"Vote: 3. But boss, isn't this just plain dry mixed rice noodles with a soup? Jiangxi-style mixed rice noodles are always served with a clay pot soup!"

"The upstairs neighbor reminded me! Meatball soup! Egg and meatball soup! A bite of noodles followed by a sip of soup, a divine combination!"

"Boss, listen to what the people are saying! Mixed rice noodles with clay pot soup, that's the way to go!"

"If there were soup to go with it, I'd come every day!"

The voting results were announced at 10 p.m. without any surprise.

Taro received the most votes and was "elected" as the first category to be adjusted.

Many students left comments expressing their regret, but they endured it for the sake of the highly anticipated mixed rice noodles.

At the same time, the demand for "mixed rice noodles with soup" has also risen sharply, especially the saying "Jiangxi mixed rice noodles are best served with earthenware pot soup", which has awakened many people.

Wang Sheng looked at the results and comments and fell into deep thought.

Served with soup...

Indeed, while dry-mixed noodles are spicy and oily, pairing them with a bowl of clear and hot soup can not only relieve the spiciness and soothe the throat, but also enhance the overall comfort and satisfaction of the meal.

Earthenware pot soup is a specialty of Xijiang Province, but he was not familiar with the technique.

However, simple meatloaf soup or egg and meatloaf soup seems...

Can you give it a try?

He remembered that his mother back home would occasionally steam a meatloaf soup, which was simple and delicious.

Mince the meat, add some salt, a little starch, and minced ginger, knead it until it becomes elastic, spread it at the bottom of a bowl, add water, and beat an egg (or leave it whole), then steam it until cooked.

The soup is clear and flavorful, and the meat patties are tender and smooth.

"Perhaps... it really can be sold together?"

Wang Sheng was tempted.

This doesn't require learning any advanced skills; it's more about the approach to everyday cooking. With his current knife skills, seasoning, and understanding of heat control, replicating or even improving upon this recipe shouldn't be difficult.

Without hesitation, he picked up his phone and made a video call to his mother.

The phone rang for a while before being answered. My mother's slightly tired but concerned face appeared on the screen, with the familiar living room in the background.

"Sheng Sheng? Why are you calling at this hour? Did you hear back about your internship interview?"

My mother got straight to the point, her eyes revealing undisguised worry.

Her son is a senior in college and still hasn't found a job, which is her biggest worry lately.

Wang Sheng grinned, though he hadn't originally intended to show off.

But my mom already asked.

There's nothing we can do about that.

All I could hear was a hint of smugness in his voice:

"Mom, the internship is a piece of cake, I've already... got your son under control!"

"You've got it figured out?"

My mother asked suspiciously, "You found a job? Which company? Is it reliable? Don't let them scam you!"

"It's not a company."

Wang Sheng turned his phone camera towards the clean but still professionally-looking workspace behind him:

"Look, your son is a boss now! I've taken over a window in the school cafeteria to sell breakfast!"

"What?"

Mom's eyes widened, and she leaned closer to the screen. "The cafeteria window? Selling breakfast? You? You can't even fry an egg properly at home!"

"A scholar should be viewed with new eyes after three days' absence!"

Wang Sheng chuckled, pointing his phone at the copies of the business license and health permit hanging on the wall, as well as the contract signed by Principal Gu. "Look, it's all in black and white, a legitimate school contract! Today's revenue, this amount!"

He made a "nine" gesture.

"Nine hundred?"

Mom guessed.

"Let's guess on a larger scale!"

Wang Sheng's face was full of pride.

"Nine...nine thousand?" Mom's voice rose eight octaves.

"Close to it! Over nine thousand! That's the net profit!"

Wang Sheng then made a "five" gesture.

My mother gasped on the other end of the screen, remaining silent for a long while. Her eyes shifted from suspicion to shock, and then to utter disbelief.

"Shengsheng, tell Mom the truth, is something... wrong? If you need money, tell Mom. Don't go down the wrong path! What kind of breakfast can earn so much in a day? You wouldn't be...?"

She hesitated, her face turning pale.

Their family was just an ordinary working-class family.

I don't believe in overnight riches or money falling from the sky.

This is a bad thing, not a good thing!

Wang Sheng was originally filled with pride.

Thinking about making money on my own.

I earn quite a bit, which makes my parents happy.

Unexpectedly, they overlooked their parents' caution, which left them both amused and exasperated.

He pointed his phone at the thick stack of change that hadn't yet been collected at the cashier and the glaring total amount for the day on the scanner. "Look, real money! Don't believe me..."

His gaze swept around and landed on Su Weiwei running towards him through the window, looking utterly annoyed. She had clearly overslept and completely missed the breakfast rush.

"Su Weiwei!"

Wang Sheng had a sudden inspiration and immediately shouted.

Su Weiwei looked up at the sound, saw Wang Sheng, her eyes lit up, and she ran over, still a little dazed from just waking up and disappointed that she hadn't gotten to eat yet:

"Senior? Is there...is there any left?" The voice was soft and pitiful.

"It's long gone."

Wang Sheng shook his head, but suddenly noticed his mother's eyes light up on the screen, fixed on the fresh and elegant Su Weiwei who had suddenly appeared on screen. He quickly said:

"Weiwei, can you do me a favor? Tell my mom if my food stall is really that popular, and if the food is really that delicious?"

Although Su Weiwei didn't understand why, she obediently moved closer to the camera and gave a sweet smile to the aunt on the screen who suddenly broke into a smile:

"Hello, Auntie! I'm Su Weiwei, a freshman majoring in veterinary medicine. The breakfast my senior makes is absolutely delicious! I want to come every day, but I overslept today and missed it, I'm so sad! All the students love it, the line is always so long every day!"

Her tone was sincere, her appearance was pleasing, and her persuasiveness was off the charts.

The doubt on Mom's face vanished instantly, replaced by a wide smile that crinkled her cheeks. Her eyes darted back and forth between Wang Sheng and Su Weiwei, her voice so gentle it could melt hearts:

"Oh, it's Weiwei! What a lovely name, and you're even prettier! Auntie felt an instant connection with you! It would be great if you came for meals often! And Shengsheng, how's his cooking? Come more often, and I'll have him give you special lessons!"

Wang Sheng facepalmed: "Mom! She's just a regular female student customer!"

"Would an ordinary female student speak up for you like this? Would an ordinary female student come here every day? Would an ordinary female student be this beautiful?"

My mom asked me three questions in quick succession, giving me a "you're not kidding me" look. "Alright, alright, Mom knows. Do a good job! Tell Mom if you need anything! Oh, and take good care of Weiwei!"

Wang Sheng knew this misunderstanding was impossible to clear up, so he quickly changed the subject:

"Mom, let's get down to business. How exactly do you make that meatloaf soup we always make at home, the one with minced meat and water steamed? I'm thinking of selling it with the new product tomorrow."

My mom finally stopped gossiping and became quite meticulous when talking about cooking:

"Meatball soup? Simple. Choose pork from the foreleg or tenderloin, with a little fat, and mince it into a granular paste, not too finely. Add salt, a pinch of white pepper, a small spoonful of starch, and minced ginger, and stir in one direction until it becomes sticky, then toss and knead it a few times. Grease the bottom of a bowl with a thin layer of oil, place the meat on top, press a small indentation in the center, and add hot water! It must be hot for the soup to be clear. Whether you add an egg or not is up to you. After the water boils, steam it over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the size of the bowl. Sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving. The key is that the meat must be fresh, the water must be hot, and stirring until it becomes sticky."

Wang Sheng carefully wrote it down.

It sounds easy, but the devil is in the details.

The freshness of meat depends on factors such as the eye of the ingredient, the strength of the mixing, the water temperature, and the cooking time...

He is confident that he can do a better job than the home-style version.

OK!

He has successfully acquired a culinary skill on his own!

We can't rely entirely on the system!

Dude, you have to forge your own path too!

But the result...

I never expected this.

Wang Sheng just thought that.

next second.

The system panel reappeared.

[Ding! The host has successfully analyzed and mastered the 'Meatball Soup' making process!]

[Culinary Skill 'Proficiency Panel' - Forced Activation!]

[Current Skill: Clay Pot Soup (Meatball Soup Variation) | Proficiency: 0 (Beginner)]

[Warning: Once your self-learning skills reach the "Peak" level (90 points), you can upload them to the system!]

[Upload Reward: Cash - ¥100,000!]

Holy crap!!

One hundred thousand! One hundred thousand in real money!!

Wang Sheng was stunned.

Is this equivalent to selling self-taught skills to the system?

What can't the system do?! What's the purpose of this acquisition? To combine the strengths of many?

"What's wrong?"

At this moment, Mom noticed Wang Sheng's stunned expression and asked a question.

"Understood, thank you, Mom!"

"You really understand? Don't waste things!" Mom was worried.

"Don't worry, things are different now!" Wang Sheng said confidently.

"Okay, then you go ahead with your work. Oh, and tell Weiwei for Auntie that next time..." Mom started nagging again.

Wang Sheng quickly hung up the phone, saying he was preparing ingredients, and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Senior...?"

At this moment, Su Weiwei's soft, sweet voice came through with a hint of doubt.

Outside the window, the girl's face was slightly flushed, her eyelashes trembled, and her clear eyes were full of curiosity.

"Are you... going to start making that... meatloaf soup with rice noodles?"