Gu Chen's steamed buns were announced to be sold out within just half an hour.
However, as the hype and word-of-mouth spread about his status as the successor to the imperial chef,
There was still a large crowd outside who had arrived too late and could not buy any, and they could not help but grumble to Gu Chen.
They hoped that he could make more today.
However, Gu Chen just smiled slightly and then apologised repeatedly to the crowd.
It was impossible to work overtime, not in this lifetime. He was also busy raising his child.
Moreover, today was the first day of business, and Gu Chen had to raise the status of Qiwu Zhai.
It's not that he really wants to be pretentious, but this is the only way to facilitate a price increase later.
After all, if the price is set too low at the beginning, then trying to raise it later may be resented by everyone.
So it's better to let all customers who come to this store have a psychological expectation from the beginning.
Really good things are expensive, even if it's just an ordinary bun.
Besides, for Gu Chen, selling buns was just a temporary measure when he first had no money.
He is not just good at making buns.
After apologising to the crowd gathered in front of the shop and promising to open as usual tomorrow,
Gu Chen pulled open the car door and returned home with his daughter.
Although he had not earned a single penny today, Gu Chen was still very happy.
He knew that the reputation of his shop had now been established.
Everyone's appetite had been whetted, and the real harvest would come tomorrow.
But then again, Gu Chen's method would have been just as effective even in the world before the rebirth.
He just made it sound more gimmicky.
Of course, the actual method would not be exactly the same as what he said today, but would become the so-called authentic xx routine.
After all, the infrastructure has developed greatly in the later generations, coupled with the explosive spread of the Internet.
Most people are so used to being deceived that if you say you are the successor of the Imperial Chef, I'm afraid some people will still laugh at you.
Throw a brick at the crowd on a street of gourmet food, and eight out of ten people you hit will be imperial chefs.
Compared to this kind of big and unreliable stunt, people before the rebirth would prefer some unique local cuisine.
Gu Chen precisely combined this mentality with the elements, and added a mouth that told lies without blushing.
This has instantly raised the temperature of interest in his new restaurant on the first day.
If Gu Chen had money at this time, he could already consider taking advantage of the heat and placing an advertisement in the newspaper.
This would further expand his popularity and sphere of influence.
Unfortunately, Gu Chen only has 1,500 yuan to his name.
And he can't spend it all, as he is practically penniless.
So he has to give up on this for now.
His daughter is very happy today, not only because she met so many people at once.
Everyone couldn't stop praising her father's cooking.
This made Tangtang, the child, feel full of joy and pride.
After all, which child doesn't like their father to be the focus of everyone's attention?
And the object of everyone's praise?
'Dad, after school tomorrow, Tangtang wants to help you sell buns,'
Tangtang said, sitting next to Gu Chen, her face full of eagerness.
Gu Chen couldn't help but burst out laughing at this, and couldn't help but rub his daughter's little head.
Without hesitation, he agreed.
Of course, he said that, but his daughter is still very young, so she can just play in the shop.
When it comes time to sell buns, Gu Chen will do it himself, or at most, he will help with the dough or the filling.
Let her help carry the small bowls or pass the chopsticks.
The important thing is to let her participate.
And I guess the novelty will wear off after a few days.
After a while, once the business has started, it will soon become a normal routine.
Gu Chen carried a bag of buns in her hands and then took out the key to open the villa door.
Tang Tang let out a cheer and then kicked off, running into the living room.
Then she jumped onto the sofa and bounced up and down.
Gu Chen couldn't help but smile at this, and looked at the time on the wall. It was already 5:50 pm.
He then told her to play with her toys for a while.
He then went back to the kitchen on the ground floor of the villa and started working alone.
His wife would be off work in ten minutes, and it would take less than half an hour to get home from the headquarters building of the Ji family.
In total, there would be about 40 minutes, which was enough time for Gu Chen to prepare dinner for the family of three.
However, while he was in the middle of preparing dinner, he heard the phone in the living room ring.
Gu Chen took a clean towel from the nearby rack and wiped his hands.
At this time, his daughter already came to him holding the ringing phone.
'Dad, answer the phone.'
Gu Chen couldn't help but praise his daughter again for being obedient and sensible.
Hearing this, Tang Tang beamed with joy, hugged Gu Chen's thighs and started to pester him again.
After Gu Chen pressed the answer button, his wife Ji Pianran's voice quickly came through.
'Honey, I have a dinner meeting that's quite important today, so I may be a little late.
You can have dinner with Tangtang, don't wait up for me.'
Gu Chen gave a 'hmm' in response, and was about to tell his wife to drink less when he noticed that the other end of the line had hung up.
Although he was naturally relieved that his father-in-law was looking after him, he was concerned about the health effects of drinking too much.
However, before he could say anything, the other end of the line had hung up.
Gu Chen looked at the phone in his hand, which kept sending beeps, and couldn't help but sigh helplessly.
He thought to himself, this must be what it feels like to be alone in an empty house.
Then he glanced at the table, where the dishes had already been washed, cut up, and were ready to be put in the pot.
He could only put the other part back in the fridge to freeze again.
'Dad, is Mum not coming home tonight?'
The sound of the home phone was very loud these days, and even Tang Tang, who was by his side, could hear it clearly.
She couldn't help but lift her little head and ask him.
'Your mother is very busy at work and usually has a hard time. After all, she is working hard for our family.
And she is not not coming back, she is just coming back a little later. Today, Tangtang also has to eat well.
Let's wait for mommy to come back together at home, got it?'
'Oh, don't worry, Dad, Tangtang will definitely be very, very good,'
said the daughter with two little fists, looking serious.
Gu Chen couldn't help but smile, and then began preparing to finish the rest of the dinner.
Not long after, several dishes were ready.
Tang Tang followed suit, busily helping Gu Chen carry the dishes back and forth.