Divorced Dad's Gourmet Shop

Chapter 274: Chapter 274: The Projector Has Arrived, and Tongtong Is Happy

"Yeah, is there any juice left?"

Jiang Liu looked at the customer and said earnestly, "We’re really all out. How about I sell you the steamer instead?"

"Whoa, hahaha! Boss Jiang, you’re so funny. Guess we’ll come back for the hot and sour tomorrow."

"Ugh, this is torture. I haven’t had any in two days. It’s so frustrating!"

"My advice is to come at 3 AM if you really want some. You might even get to try a new special."

"Fine, you’re all psychos! You can compete yourselves to death. I’ll just pitch a tent right here in line. Let’s see who can beat me then!"

As closing time arrived, the lingering customers outside chattered amongst themselves before reluctantly dispersing.

Jiang Liu sat at the counter, calculating the day’s earnings.

It wasn’t too different from yesterday.

Around 830,000.

He had sold more specials today, which added another five or six thousand to the total.

Not bad.

That bonus was more than a normal person’s monthly salary.

Jiang Liu rubbed his sore eyes. ’I really need to buy a computer,’ he thought. ’It would make keeping track of everything so much easier.’

He was like that, always procrastinating on the little things.

Jun Qingmeng put the last steamer away for Jiang Liu, then came over and asked with concern, "What’s wrong? Are your eyes bothering you?"

Her bright, beautiful eyes were filled with worry.

"It’s nothing, my eyes are just a little dry."

"I’ll go buy you some eye drops. Wait here."

"...Alright. Go to the Minhui pharmacy; we know the owner there."

"I know, I’m not an idiot!"

Jiang Liu didn’t refuse. He could tell his girlfriend enjoyed taking care of him.

Before long, Jun Qingmeng returned with the eye drops and helped Jiang Liu put a few in.

"Mommy, what are you doing?" Tongtong asked, looking curiously at the eye drops.

She was getting hungry again.

"This is medicine. It helps relieve tired eyes!"

"Are Daddy’s eyes bothering him? Tongtong can rub them for you."

"Alright, you can rub them for me."

Being doted on by the two of them, Jiang Liu couldn’t help but be in a good mood.

「A little while later.」

The last group of customers left.

A new rule had appeared in the Yangzhai Street customers’ group chat.

The last person to leave must help Boss Jiang take out the trash.

Otherwise, if Boss Jiang closes up shop one day, it’ll be your fault!

The customers waved goodbye politely before leaving.

"We’re heading out, Little Boss Jiang! Don’t work too hard. If you need anything, just post in the Douyin group. We’re all happy to help."

"We wiped the tables for you, Brother Jiang! Bye!"

"Boss Jiang, I’ve got nothing better to do. How about I stay and help you clean up?"

Jiang Liu looked up at Chu Songrong, who was rubbing his hands together, and refused with a smile, "That won’t be necessary. Dean Chu, you should hurry off to work."

"Alright then. Let me know if you need anything. I’m off to my own work."

Everyone was very concerned about Jiang Liu’s well-being.

They were terrified he would work himself sick.

A couple of days ago, Boss Jiang had looked pale, which had given some of the neighborhood regulars a real scare.

If Boss Jiang collapsed from exhaustion,

where would they go to eat such delicious food?

One customer had suggested in the group chat that they should let Boss Jiang work less, because his health was the top priority.

But right after they posted it,

they were kicked from the group chat by the admin.

What a joke.

If Boss Jiang made less food, they wouldn’t be able to eat it. They’d go crazy!

Inside the store, Jun Qingmeng helped Jiang Liu by sweeping while Tongtong followed behind, dragging a mop across the floor.

Around eight o’clock,

the cleaning was done, and the tables and chairs had been disinfected.

The trash was also taken care of; Jun Qingmeng carried two large black bags and placed them by the door.

At 8:05,

a delivery driver in a red uniform excitedly entered the store and shouted,

"Boss Jiang, you have a delivery!"

"Coming, coming!!"

Tongtong, who had been playing Cut the Rope near the door, heard the announcement. She quickly ran over, took the package, and excitedly laid it on a table, eager to open it.

"My, what a pretty little girl you are. Where’s your dad?"

"Daddy’s in the kitchen."

Tongtong didn’t seem keen on talking.

The delivery driver smacked his lips, reluctant to leave. When he saw Jiang Liu emerge, he quickly said,

"Hey, Boss Jiang! I was actually supposed to make my rounds on Yangzhai Street at nine, but when I saw the delivery was for the ’Number Two Restaurant Under Heaven,’ I made sure to come here first."

"Okay, thank you for the trouble."

Jiang Liu casually grabbed a bottle of juice from the cooler.

"Take this to drink. Thanks for your hard work."

"Hey! Thanks, Boss Jiang! Next time you order something, I’ll make sure you’re my first stop. I’m the one who covers this whole area."

The delivery driver left in high spirits, sipping his juice.

The old folks who were loitering outside immediately swarmed him, asking for his secret.

When they learned it was a reward for delivering a package to Boss Jiang, the crowd dispersed in disappointment.

They thought he’d found some kind of loophole!

Tongtong held the projector, curiously pressing all the buttons.

"Daddy, how do you use this? Can you teach Tongtong?"

"Sure, come here."

"Hehe, let’s look at it together."

Tongtong plopped down on Jiang Liu’s lap, and he wrapped his arms around her as the two of them examined it.

The projector was a flat, black, rectangular box.

There was a piece of glass on the side, which was for projection.

After turning it on, you just had to connect it via screen mirroring and a Wi-Fi video source to use it.

Jiang Liu finished reading the instruction manual.

"It’s no problem. We can watch it once we get home and connect it to the Wi-Fi."

"Wow! Daddy, you’re the best! Let this little cutie give you a big smooch!"

Tongtong gave him a perfunctory peck, then hugged the projector, unwilling to let go.

Jun Qingmeng tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear and lowered her head to arrange the plates in the sterilizer cabinet.

She didn’t make a sound, not wanting to disturb them. ’Her boyfriend has been busy all day,’ she thought. ’It’s good that he can get a moment to rest.’

’Spoiling your boyfriend requires a comprehensive approach.’

Jiang Liu placed the projector-obsessed Tongtong onto a chair. "Qingmeng, you should take a break. I’ll do the rest."

"There’s no need... Alright then, let’s do it together so we can go home and get to bed earlier."

At the mention of "bed," Jun Qingmeng’s mood suddenly brightened.

She and Jiang Liu had already agreed last night that she could come over and sleep at his place again tonight.

Jiang Tongtong carefully placed the projector back in its box and ran to Jun Qingmeng’s side. "Mommy, let’s work together so we can go home early."

She was such a considerate child.

She knew that her mommy and daddy were the most precious things in the world.

The three of them meticulously cleaned the store one more time.

They even wiped down the inside of the kitchen refrigerator.

「A short while later.」

Lin Qiu and Jiang Dahai walked into the store with smiles on their faces, carrying a pile of things.

There were gift boxes, fruit, and all sorts of miscellaneous snacks.

They were all gifts from customers.

The two of them were already numb to it.

Their son was just too popular!

"Grandma! I missed you so much!"

Tongtong ran over and hugged Lin Qiu’s leg, looking up at her with an adorable expression.

"Haha, Grandma missed you too! Come here, give me a hug!"

Lin Qiu then looked at the more reserved Jun Qingmeng and opened her arms. "Come here, my sweet darling. Let’s have a three-generation hug!"

"Okay!"

Jun Qingmeng shyly hugged Lin Qiu.

’My mother-in-law always calls me her ’sweet darling.’ It’s a little strange...’

The three of them shared a heartwarming hug for a full minute.

Jun Qingmeng said, "Mother, Father, please sit and rest for a moment. I’ll go pour you some water."

With a kind expression, Lin Qiu took Jun Qingmeng’s hand. "Come, Qingmeng, let’s sit and chat. Don’t worry about the water. We’ve been lazing around all day, so we can get it ourselves later."

"Okay, whatever you say, Mother."

Jun Qingmeng looked perfectly obedient.

If her father saw her now, his jaw would hit the floor.

Was this really his disobedient, aloof daughter?

In the kitchen, Jiang Liu was preparing several delicious dishes.