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

Chapter 30 Jianbing Guozi!

The exciting system notification in his mind made Wang Sheng overjoyed.

It's done! Three days, one thousand orders!

Suppressing the urge to immediately enter the prize draw, Wang Sheng handed over the rice noodle roll with a bright smile: "Your shrimp rice noodle roll is the last one, lucky you!"

The girl accepted it with delight and thanked him repeatedly.

Wang Sheng turned around and glanced at the data.

Popularity: 27871 (+5000)

[Estimated cumulative operating profit: ≈35000 yuan]

[Number of late-night snacks sold today: Approximately 520]

Target exceeded! Popularity approached 30,000! Profits hit a new record!

Harvest time!

"Lin Xiaowen, stop taking new orders. Zhao Gang, Su Weiwei, let's finish making the remaining egg and minced pork filling. There are about thirty servings left. Once we're done, we'll call it a day," Wang Sheng instructed.

"Okay!" the three responded in unison, their eyes filled with excitement at achieving their goal, despite their exhaustion.

Soon, the last thirty servings of rice noodle rolls were sold.

At 9:40 PM, window number 07 closed 20 minutes early.

"Dear students, I'm so sorry, all the rice noodle rolls are sold out today! We'll continue tomorrow night, and we'll have more stock! Thank you for your support!" Wang Sheng shouted to the still-waiting crowd outside the window.

The crowd expressed their regret, but seeing Wang Sheng and the other part-time students looking tired yet persistent, they all expressed their understanding and gradually dispersed.

Close the window and pull down the roller shutter.

The operating room fell silent instantly, with only the slight hum of the cooling steamer and the slightly heavy breathing of the four people.

"I'm exhausted—I'm dead tired—" Zhao Gang plopped down on the ground, leaning against the wall. "But it was fucking awesome! I think I sold over five hundred copies today, right?"

"At least 520!" Lin Xiaowen rubbed her aching wrists, her eyes sparkling. "Senior, did we break the record?"

Wang Sheng smiled and nodded: "We've broken through, and achieved our stage goal. Thank you all for your hard work!"

Su Weiwei wiped the fine sweat from her forehead, her face flushed. Although she was tired, the sense of accomplishment from participating made her feel extremely satisfied. She looked at Wang Sheng, her eyes filled with admiration: "Senior, you worked the hardest, you never stopped."

Wang Sheng shook his head: "Without your help, I definitely couldn't manage on my own. Come on, sit down and rest for a while. I'll treat you to employee benefits!"

He walked to the "Preserve Fresh Moment" refrigerator, took out a few portions of reserved rice noodle rolls and braised dishes, heated them up, and brought them over.

The four sat around a table, their fatigue quickly dispelled by the delicious food.

"Oh, right," Wang Sheng suddenly remembered something, a look of anticipation flashing in his eyes, "to celebrate completing the mission and to thank everyone for their hard work tonight, I'll make you some 'new late-night snacks' to try."

"A new late-night snack?" The three of them looked up at the same time, their eyes full of curiosity.

"Um, just now—uh, just figured it out," Wang Sheng mumbled, his consciousness sinking into the system.

"Extract the legendary snack-making techniques from the mysterious night market!"

[Drawing]

[Congratulations, host, you have obtained: Five-Star Snack Skill - Tianjin Jianbing Guozi (Thin and Crispy Soul Version)!]

boom!

A torrent of information, more powerful, more down-to-earth, and more relatable than ever before, surged into Wang Sheng's mind!

Flour! The perfect ratio of mung bean flour to millet flour, with a touch of five-spice powder, mixed with water to form a batter of just the right consistency. The fluidity of the batter is key, determining the evenness of the pancake's thickness.

A griddle! A round iron griddle, heated to a high temperature, smeared evenly with an oiled cloth. A spoonful of batter is scooped in, and a wooden rake is quickly spun and spread it flat!

The movements must be quick, even, and round! In an instant, a thin, round, and slightly curled mung bean cake skin is formed on the plate.

Eggs! Crack the eggs and quickly whisk them onto the pancake, spreading them evenly with a wooden rake. The egg mixture solidifies rapidly, blending perfectly with the pancake, creating a harmonious blend of egg and bean aromas.

Flip it over! Once the egg has set and the edges of the pancake are slightly browned, flick your wrist with the spatula to flip the entire pancake over in mid-air!

Its flowing lines are truly a work of art!

The sauce! It's primarily sweet bean sauce, with fermented bean curd sauce as a finishing touch, chili oil for color and flavor, and topped with chopped scallions and cilantro. The flavors are savory, slightly spicy, and refreshing, with distinct layers of flavor.

The soul of this dish is the crispy, thin pastry! The special crispy pastry must be freshly fried, golden in color, and incredibly crispy, crumbling at the slightest touch. Placed inside the pastry, it's the soul of the flavor.

Finally! Wrap the thin crispy cracker in the pancake, which has been spread with sauce and sprinkled with chopped green onions and cilantro, fold it in half, then fold it in half again to form a neat rectangle. A set of authentic Tianjin Jianbing Guozi is born!

Taste: The crust is soft and chewy with the aroma of beans and eggs. It is thin, crispy and crunchy. The sauce is salty, fresh and slightly spicy with a complex flavor. One bite and the soft, crispy, fragrant, fresh, salty and spicy flavors explode in your mouth. It is the king of street breakfast and an excellent choice for comforting late at night!

Once the information flow was fully integrated, Wang Sheng opened his eyes, his hands seemingly possessing the muscle memory of making pancakes.

"Jianbing guozi?" he murmured, his eyes shining brightly.

This is a super popular snack that appeals to people from all over China! It's the perfect new late-night snack! Moreover, it's made with the most authentic Tianjin flavor, and the thin, crispy texture is the soul of the dish!

"Jianbing guozi?" Zhao Gang's eyes lit up. "That's great! There's a place like that at the corner of my hometown, and there's always a line!"

"Senior, you even know this?" Lin Xiaowen exclaimed in surprise.

Su Weiwei looked on with anticipation: "I've eaten here in Shanghai, but it always felt a little off—"

"Give it a try," Wang Sheng said with a smile, getting up and walking to the control panel.

The kitchen is fully equipped, but it lacks the essential tool for making jianbing guozi (Chinese crepes) – a round iron tongzi (a type of iron plate).

"Wait a minute, I'm going to check out Brother Liu next door. He makes Northeast-style grilled cold noodles, maybe he has something similar." Wang Sheng said, quickly walking out of the kitchen.

Sure enough, Brother Liu hadn't closed up shop yet and was adjusting his griddle for grilling cold noodles. Hearing that Wang Sheng wanted to borrow a round iron plate to try making jianbing guozi (Chinese crepes), Brother Liu didn't hesitate and rummaged through the pile of junk to find an old but well-maintained round iron griddle, along with a matching wooden rake and shovel.

"Brother, take this! I used to make pancakes when I was running a stall, it's handy!" Brother Liu said generously.

"Thanks, Brother Liu! I'll return it to you tomorrow!" Wang Sheng said, taking the tools back to window number 07.

Cleaning, heating, oiling—Wang Sheng's movements were so practiced that it seemed he had already made hundreds of pancakes.

He took out mung bean flour and millet flour from the spare flour bag, mixed them in proportion, added water and a little five-spice powder, and stirred them into a smooth and even paste.

Eggs, sweet bean sauce, fermented bean curd sauce, chili oil, chopped green onions, and cilantro—all the ingredients are prepared.

The only drawback was the lack of ready-made crispy fried dough sticks. But this didn't stump Wang Sheng. The system's skills included the method for making crispy fried dough sticks, it just took time. He had a flash of inspiration and saw some leftover scraps of dough from frying dough sticks. He rolled them out thinly again, cut them into small squares, and fried them again in the oil.

"Sizzle—" The dough puffs up quickly in the hot oil, turning golden and crispy!

Although it can't compare to a specially made guobier, it's enough for a quick fix, and the texture is still crispy.

Everything is ready!

Wang Sheng stood in front of the heated chess piece, took a deep breath, and slammed his wrist down!

Scoop up a spoonful of batter and pour it into the center of the griddle. The wooden rake then follows, and with a flick of the wrist, the rake spins rapidly to flatten the batter!

The movements are fast, steady, and even!

In the blink of an eye, a perfect round mung bean cake skin took shape on the plate, with uniform thickness and rounded edges.

"Wow!" the three onlookers couldn't help but exclaim. That technique was so professional!

Crack in the egg, whisk and spread it evenly. Once the egg mixture has set and the edges of the pancake are slightly curled, Wang Sheng uses his left hand to reach in with a spatula and his right wrist to deftly flick the wrist—

"Whoosh!"

The entire dough is flipped in mid-air! It lands steadily on the egg side, sizzling as it falls.

"Beautiful!" Zhao Gang couldn't help but cheer.

The sauce is a mixture of sweet bean sauce and fermented bean curd juice, savory and slightly sweet; a drizzle of chili oil makes it bright red and tempting; and it's sprinkled with chopped green scallions and cilantro.

Place the freshly fried crispy dough pieces on top (instead of thin crispy pastries).

Use a spatula to lift one side of the dough, cover it, fold it in half, and then fold it in half again.

A smooth and flowing routine, taking only about a minute.

A steaming hot, golden-brown, crispy jianbing guozi (with the dough peeking through) and tempting sauce is freshly made!

The rich, complex aroma instantly fills the air! The fragrance of beans, eggs, noodles, soy sauce, and scallions intertwine to create a powerful yet welcoming, down-to-earth, street-style aroma that is more direct and appetizing than the gentle warmth of rice noodle rolls!

"Come on, have a taste!" Wang Sheng cut the first jianbing guozi into four pieces and distributed them to the three people.

Zhao Gang couldn't wait to pick up a piece and take a big bite.

"Snap—!"

The crispy dough crunched clearly between your teeth! Then came the soft, chewy crust with a hint of bean flavor, the savory and slightly spicy sauce, and the refreshing scallions and cilantro—

"Holy crap!!" Zhao Gang's eyes widened as he roared incoherently, "This crispy crust—this sauce—"

This pastry crust—it's amazing! Even better than the one from my hometown!!

Lin Xiaowen took a small bite and was instantly captivated by the rich texture: "Mmm! So fragrant! So crispy and delicious!"

The sauce tastes amazing!

Su Weiwei savored it carefully, her eyes sparkling with delight. The pastry was perfectly soft and chewy, the sauce was a wonderfully balanced blend of salty, sweet, savory, and spicy, and the fried dough pieces, which replaced the crispy ones, were incredibly crispy and even more flavorful after soaking up the sauce. "Senior—this is definitely going to be a hit!" she said confidently.

Wang Sheng himself also tried a piece.

Delicious! Crispy! Soft! Fresh!

The system's five-star skill is truly extraordinary! This flavor is enough to sweep away all the pancake stalls in the university town!

"Looks like we have another option for late-night snacks," Wang Sheng said with a smile, his confidence growing.

"Senior, make a few more! I haven't had enough!" Zhao Gang licked his lips.

"good!"

Wang Sheng worked quickly and efficiently, soon making three more complete jianbing guozi. The group shared them, enjoying the delicious taste and their fatigue vanished.

Su Weiwei ate intently, and a little sauce and small pieces of noodle accidentally got on the corner of her mouth.

"Don't move." Wang Sheng noticed the traces on her lips, and naturally pulled out a tissue from the side, reaching out to gently wipe them away for her.

His movements were natural and showed concern.

Su Weiwei was slightly taken aback. She looked up at Wang Sheng's focused profile, which was so close to her, and her heart skipped a beat. Her cheeks flushed red, and she stood there obediently without moving.

The night was deep outside the window, but the warm lights in the control room created a strangely romantic atmosphere.

Lin Xiaowen and Zhao Gang exchanged a glance, then looked away in tacit agreement, pretending to be focused on eating their pancakes, but the corners of their mouths couldn't help but turn up.

however!

At this heartwarming moment, "Click!"

A soft but clear sound of a phone taking a picture came from outside the window!

The four of them were startled and turned to look.

Outside window number 07, a travel-worn young man stood. He was tall and thin, wearing a trendy jacket and carrying a camera bag. His hair was slightly disheveled, and his face showed the fatigue of a long journey. However, his eyes were wide open, staring intently at Wang Sheng wiping Su Weiwei's mouth and Su Weiwei's flushed cheeks.

The phone he was holding had its camera pointed directly at him.

It was indeed—

Su Hang, the older brother of Su Weiwei, is a food blogger who used a secondary account to say he was coming to do a live stream!

Looking at the scene before him, especially his younger sister's "shy" appearance, and recalling the praise on the forums for Wang Sheng as a "handsome boss" and a "perfect man," as well as his sister's lavish praise and defense of "Shengji" these past few days—

An unnamed fire, mixed with the bitter anger of "my own beautiful cabbage being coveted by a pig," suddenly surged to the top of my head!

His face was as black as the bottom of a pot. He gritted his teeth and forced out a sentence: "Su, Wei, Wei! You—well done!"

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