BSI Chapter 138 One Night of Explosive Popularity
Chapter 138 One Night of Explosive Popularity
"I'm so sorry, Qingxue, I've been so busy these past few days. I didn't expect so many people to come."
"Huh? Really not okay?"
"It really won't work. If you don't believe me, you can come and see for yourself. I've had a terrible headache these past few days. I'm afraid I'll have to ask you to take care of taking Youyou to school for the next while."
"Well... there's nothing I can do about it. Good luck."
"Um."
Looking at the long queue outside, Chen Yuan, after a brief moment of existential doubt, fell into deep thought.
4:30 a.m.
Chen Yuan's bread cart was so crowded with cars with license plates from other provinces, backpackers with suitcases, and bloggers carrying cameras and reflectors that it couldn't even get through the gate.
In the end, Chen Yuan got out of the car and asked a few familiar faces to help carry it inside.
What was originally a local breakfast shop has become a popular destination for people from other provinces overnight.
The crowd surged in like a tidal wave, and the already narrow sidewalks in the old neighborhood were now completely packed with people.
The sounds of electric scooter horns, suitcase wheels rolling, anxious inquiries, and calls to friends mingled together, completely shattering the tranquility.
The first to react were the community's property management.
Security captain Lao Li, along with several elderly security guards, worked through the night to set up warning lines and cones, effectively creating two one-way passages.
Putting aside other things, at least ensure normal passage within the community and for Chen Yuan.
Long waiting times may cause discomfort to those in line, or may lead to hypoglycemia.
The property management urgently dispatched dozens of folding chairs and three large sun umbrellas from the warehouse, and also set up a temporary rest shed at the entrance of the alley.
In just two days, they even arranged an electronic call number system for Chen Yuan.
Old Li held a megaphone, his voice hoarse from shouting, repeating the same thing over and over again.
"Please be patient, everyone! We'll take your numbers and line up. Friends from out of town, please watch your step!"
The cleaning lady pushed the garbage cart through the gaps in the queue, sweeping the ground and emptying the garbage cans every 20 minutes.
The originally chaotic long queue was barely kept in order thanks to the property management's strict management.
As Chen Yuan looked at the growing crowd, he felt a bit of pressure.
I moved my arrival time from 4:30 to 4:00.
Rao is so.
Many people waiting in line were still dissatisfied.
"Two hours of queuing, five minutes of eating—is this trendy restaurant entirely built on hype and online influencers?"
A young girl wearing a sun hat rubbed her ankle and whispered to her companion.
"This trip cost us nearly a thousand yuan just for the high-speed rail and a few days of accommodation. We even had to queue up early in the morning to eat these steamed buns. If it's all thanks to marketing, I'd be furious."
Several girls nearby nodded in agreement.
One of the long-haired girls swiped her finger across the screen.
"But I searched online and there aren't any warnings about this restaurant yet, so it probably won't be too bad, right?"
"What do you know? It's even stranger that there aren't any warning stickers. How could a normal store not have any warning stickers?"
"That's right, I wish I hadn't come."
The group whispered among themselves, having already made their plans in their minds.
They're just here to take photos; whether the food is good or not isn't on their radar.
The group moved slowly forward within the cordon set up by the property management.
Staff members wearing blue vests moved among the staff, offering ice water, portable fans, and Huoxiang Zhengqi Water (a traditional Chinese medicine for heatstroke).
Old Li had been shouting for several days, and his voice had become hoarse, as if it had been rubbed with sandpaper.
"Friends from out of town, watch your step, follow the numbers displayed on the electronic screen, and don't push!"
"If your number isn't called, please come back tomorrow!"
"Plenty of steamed buns and porridge are available, but please be careful!"
Although the service was fairly attentive, the agonizing wait still tested one's patience.
When it was finally their turn, several girls quickly stepped forward and handed them the insulated bags that had been prepared beforehand.
Chen Yuan stood behind the open kitchen, his movements not faltering in the slightest despite the crowd.
Picking up steamed buns, serving porridge, packing fried dough sticks, and handing out soy milk—these actions are all done in one smooth motion.
He also carefully gave instructions.
"It's fresh out of the pot, be careful it's hot, eat slowly."
The girls blushed instantly when they saw Chen Yuan's handsome face, grabbed their things, and left.
The storefront no longer features just a few simple long tables.
To ensure that out-of-town customers could buy and eat on the spot, volunteers set up many long wooden benches.
The girl picked up a meat bun and addressed the girls around her.
"I didn't expect the boss to be even more handsome than in the video. Just for that alone, the trip today was worth it."
After saying that, the girl wrinkled her nose again and sighed.
"Forget it, it doesn't seem that worth it."
As she spoke, she casually broke open a steamed bun and put it in her mouth.
The dough is fluffy and soft yet chewy; when you bite into it, the meat filling is tightly packed together, releasing its juicy flavor. It's rich and flavorful, without a trace of porky odor.
Fresh, sweet, moist, and fragrant.
Four flavors unfold layer by layer on the tip of the tongue.
Only the original richness and freshness of the ingredients remain.
"Wow—these steamed buns are so delicious..."
The other girls also started eating what they were holding. After one bite, they all felt that the wait was definitely worthwhile.
"This millet porridge is so delicious! It's golden and thick, with a lot of rice oil. Most importantly, it melts in your mouth. Ah, after drinking it, I feel so comfortable in my stomach."
"I waited all morning for the wontons, they smelled so good. I could tell as soon as I tasted them that the soup was definitely freshly made from pork bones."
"The fried cake smells so good, it's not greasy at all, it's so delicious. The red bean paste seems to be handmade, I can even taste the outer skin of the red beans."
"These fried dough sticks are so crispy and crunchy! Why do they taste so much better than the same thing?"
"Now I finally understand why his place is so popular online. I want to eat something this delicious, and I want the whole world to know!"
For several days in a row, various videos took turns becoming the trending topics in the city.
[Headphones recommended! The burst of juice is an absolute must-try!]
Don't believe the fake substitutes! I ate at this restaurant for three days in a row, and it actually cured my insomnia!
[Staying up at 4 a.m. to uncover whether the viral "divine breakfast" is just a scam]
Those who have tried it have left numerous comments below.
[This time I really got to eat something good! You definitely won't regret coming here. It's worth waiting even three hours, let alone two!]
I stayed there for 7 days and ate here every morning, and I still hadn't had enough.
Why doesn't my city have such delicious food? I'm thinking of moving now. Are there any locals here? Is it easy to find a job here?
[Absolutely guaranteed to be a safe bet! You'll regret it if you don't try it!]
With these promotional efforts for tap water.
The queue grew longer and longer.
In the whole affair, only two groups of people were unhappy.
One group consisted of Chen Yuan's family, including Su Qingxue.
The other group consists of long-time residents of the old neighborhoods.