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Chapter 24 - New Filling Launched—Excited Neighbors Go Wild! Wow, This Smells Amazing—The Frenzy Begins!

Chapter 24: New Filling Launched—Excited Neighbors Go Wild! Wow, This Smells Amazing—The Frenzy Begins!

Jiang Youyou asked excitedly, “Dad, are we making a new kind of bun today?”

Jiang Feng nodded. “Yep.”

“Yay! More delicious food!”

Rong Shuang’s beautiful eyes fixed on Jiang Feng, her expression expectant.

“So, those two shops are also making buns with this filling, right?”

“Smart.” Jiang Feng chuckled.

Rong Shuang’s cheeks flushed slightly.

She loved it when Jiang Feng praised her.

“Yesterday, you said we should focus on our own work and ignore them, didn’t you?”

Jiang Feng smiled. “Focusing on our own work includes trying something new.”

“Whether it accidentally affects their business or not—that’s not my concern.”

When teaching his daughter, Jiang Feng naturally wanted her to stay happy and open-minded.

But that didn’t mean he was a pushover.

Especially after learning last night that Fu Ji Baozi planned to slash prices—clearly targeting him.

If they wanted competition, Jiang Feng would play along.

Sometimes, you had to fight back.

Rong Shuang watched Jiang Feng’s faint smirk, her eyes sparkling.

She liked this slightly mischievous side of him.

Jiang Youyou, noticing Rong Shuang’s gaze, sighed inwardly.

Her dad was perfect in every way—why couldn’t he just take the initiative and flirt with Teacher Rong?

Wouldn’t it be amazing if Rong Shuang became her mom?

Ugh, this is stressing me out!

Soon, they bought all the ingredients.

The price difference for zucchini was significant—the freshest cost 3.4 yuan per pound, while slightly older ones went for around 2.6.

Jiang Feng bought the best quality, spending 65 yuan for 20 pounds—enough for 400 buns.

By the fourth day of operation, Jiang Feng had grown more accustomed to the shop’s workflow and decided to increase production.

The vegetable vendor helped deliver the goods to the shop, and Cui Hao carried them inside.

When Jiang Feng arrived with Rong Shuang and Jiang Youyou, Cui Hao rushed over eagerly.

“Zucchini-filled buns today?”

“Yep.”

“Save me ten later! I have to try them!” Cui Hao was practically drooling.

Jiang Feng laughed. “Sure, I’ll give you ten for free.”

As they chatted, Jiang Feng carried everything inside.

He added a new item to the menu board: Zucchini, Egg, and Wood Ear Mushroom Buns.

Rong Shuang and Jiang Youyou each took a cloth and started wiping down the shop, humming a cheerful nursery rhyme:

“In the happy pond, dreams grow into oceans…”

“Big eyes, wide mouth, singing just as loud…”

Morning sunlight streamed into the shop as Jiang Feng kneaded the dough, listening to their voices, his mood light.

A few elderly regulars poked their heads in.

“Boss Jiang, new filling today?!”

“That’s right, Uncle He. Want to try some later?”

“Of course! But… will this new bun mean fewer of the other ones?”

Uncle He was torn—excited for the new flavor but unwilling to sacrifice his beloved beef or carrot-egg buns.

Jiang Feng reassured him. “Don’t worry, we’ll make extra zucchini-egg buns each batch.”

The old men grinned—though collectively missing most of their teeth—and relaxed.

“Good, good!”

“Honestly, you should also make more congee. It always sells out too fast—damn those speedy drinkers!”

“Yeah, snagging a bowl is harder than getting a bun!”

Jiang Feng glanced around. There was space for another congee pot…

“Alright, Uncle Zhang, I’ll add another pot when I have time.”

“Great! That’s fantastic!”

“Let us know if you need help cleaning or anything. We’re just killing time anyway.”

Eager to speed things up, the seniors even offered their creaky limbs for chores.

Jiang Feng politely declined. “Teacher Rong and Youyou have it covered, but thanks.”

“Suit yourself. We’ll be off then.”

With the elders gone, Jiang Feng started mixing the filling.

The zucchini, egg, and wood ear mushroom combo required careful moisture control—too dry, and it’d be crunchy; too wet, and the zucchini would turn mushy.

He also used garlic-infused oil for seasoning, which kept the zucchini vibrant green and added depth without overwhelming the texture.

By the time the filling was ready, news of the new bun had spread like wildfire.

Zhang Quanfu, owner of Fu Ji Baozi, got wind of it and panicked.

“What?! He’s trying to steal our customers?!”

His chefs, however, remained confident.

“He’s probably just copying us last-minute to retaliate. No big deal.”

“Right? Our version will definitely taste better.”

“Reverse-engineering our recipe isn’t that easy.”

They assumed Jiang Feng had bought their buns to mimic the filling—just as they’d done to him.

Zhang Quanfu relaxed slightly. “If that’s all, then no need to worry.”

“Alright, let’s prep for opening.”

At 6:10 a.m., Fu Ji Baozi opened first.

Zhang Quanfu was hopeful—yesterday’s foot traffic had been strong. Even a few returning customers today would boost profits.

But by 6:20 a.m., the line outside Jiang Feng’s shop kept growing… while his store was emptier than usual.

“What’s going on?!”

A quick glance explained it: many of his regulars had defected to Jiang Feng’s line, lured by the new filling.

“Don’t panic. If his buns aren’t good, they’ll come back—just like with ours.”

“Still… Xiao Liu, go queue up and buy ten of his zucchini-egg buns. Let’s taste them.”

A gnawing suspicion unsettled Zhang Quanfu.

Did Jiang Feng really copy us?

Or… is he one step ahead again?

Despite being rivals, Zhang Quanfu deeply respected Jiang Feng’s skills.

At 7:00 a.m., after breakfast, Jiang Feng officially opened for business.

The first customers? Four high school girls, including Cui Hao’s sister, Cui He.

“Cui He, two zucchini-egg, two beef, and one pork-scallion, please.”

“Same for us!”

Jiang Feng plated their orders, and they settled at a nearby table.

“Time to try the new one!”

One bite in—

Hot, savory juices burst forth, blending zucchini, egg, garlic oil, and perfectly balanced seasoning, all wrapped in pillowy-soft dough.

The wood ear mushrooms added just the right chew—present but not rubbery.

“OH MY GOD.”

“Boss Jiang, you’re unreal! Everything you make is incredible!”

“This is the best bun I’ve ever had! Fu Ji’s version is garbage compared to this!”

The crowd erupted.

“Give me ten zucchini-egg buns! And six congees!”

“Hey, don’t hog them! Let others try too!”

“Thirty zucchini-egg buns and five congees for me!”

“You greedy old man—leave some for the rest of us!”

Chaos ensued, it was practically a stampede!