tkworld Chapter 136 Multiple Crimes Punished Simultaneously
Chapter 136 Multiple Crimes Punished Simultaneously
Help someone to the very end, and see them through to the end.
Chen Yuan walked over, and the young man quickly gave up his seat.
"Brother, look, it releases water as soon as I stir-fry it, and it looks wilted and yellowish afterward. Is there any way to fix it?"
"The oil needs to be hot, and the vegetables need to be added to the pan quickly."
Chen Yuan pointed to the boiled vegetables that the young man had already prepared and said.
"The hospital recommends a light diet, but don't just boil it in water, it'll be tasteless. Boil the water, add some salt and a few drops of oil. Blanch this kind of vegetable for about 10 seconds, that will make it crisper and more tender."
"Also, when you're stir-frying vegetables, you must use a hot pan with cold oil, and stir-fry quickly over high heat. Leafy vegetables like these should be taken out of the pan in 30 to 40 seconds so that the juices don't leak out."
The young man looked like he had just realized something.
Seeing how enthusiastic Chen Yuan was, everyone crowded around and asked him questions.
"Young man, what should I do about the fishy smell? After I steam the fish, for some reason, it always has a muddy smell, and my child won't eat it."
"Before steaming the fish, you should place slices of scallions and ginger on the bottom of the plate, rub the fish with some cooking wine to marinate it, and most importantly, after the fish is steamed, you must pour out the soup in the plate."
Chen Yuan pointed to the steamed sea bass and said.
"After steaming, top with shredded scallions and ginger, then drizzle with hot oil to bring out the freshness. If you want to make fish light and delicious, you don't need to add too many seasonings. As long as it's fresh, the taste will be good."
The people around nodded in agreement.
Chen Yuan's influence changed the atmosphere of the entire communal kitchen.
Some people took out their phones to jot down key points, some immediately adjusted the heat in their own pots, and others gathered together to exchange tips on handling ingredients.
Chen Yuan's meal is ready.
He left quietly when no one was looking.
……
As noon approached, the sun grew increasingly hot.
The air on the street outside the residential area felt quite hot.
Zhao Dan sat behind the cashier, her fingers flying across stacks of crumpled change. After counting, she checked her phone's transaction history.
The electronic payment QR code has been making a lot of noise these past two days.
For two consecutive days, the daily turnover has exceeded the highest single-day peak in many years.
Chen Hui was exhausted. He lay on a plastic chair, holding a bottle of ice-cold soda. He took a big gulp and then let out a loud burp.
"Ugh, a drink really makes me feel better. I was almost exhausted this morning."
After counting the money, Zhao Dan slapped a stack of bills into the drawer, a wide grin spreading across her face.
"See? What did I say?"
"What internet celebrity? What conscience? It's just a lousy signboard! If we just hang the same sign at the entrance, those gullible tourists and bloggers will swarm into our shop like dumplings in a pot!"
"Since Chen Yuan is eating meat, we should at least have some soup too."
Chen Hui chuckled and tapped the table next to him with his oily hands.
"If you ask me, that guy surnamed Chen is a stubborn fool. He's giving up a chance to make money and insisting on staying at the hospital to keep me company."
"His business only stays open until 9 PM? If it were me, I'd be working until 9 PM, let alone 9 PM. How much money could they possibly make in a day like that?"
The two became more and more excited as they talked, and once they had the money in their pockets, they didn't think about anything else.
The steamers in the shop were empty, the trash cans were piled high with greasy takeout boxes and used tissues, and a faint, musty smell permeated the air.
But they were both so tired that they didn't want to clean up at all.
He just kept talking about finding an opportunity to drive Chen Yuan's real store out of business.
Zhao Dan stood up and stretched, her back bones cracking.
"That's enough, let's pack up and close up shop."
"Go to the market this afternoon and buy some cheap scraps. Sell them again tomorrow. People from out of town can't taste the difference anyway. It's a one-off deal. Make money first, then worry about the rest."
"Okay, I'll go this afternoon. Remember to put the dough up."
No sooner had the words been spoken than the glass door was pushed open from the outside.
Zhao Dan thought there were guests who had come because of her reputation, so she smiled and froze when she looked up.
Three staff members wearing dark blue uniforms and body cameras stood at the entrance.
The leader was a middle-aged man in his forties.
Holding a law enforcement clip and a bag, he scanned the area with sharp eyes.
The middle-aged man flashed his identification, his voice not loud, but carrying an undeniable authority.
"Is the store manager here?"
Chen Huiteng suddenly stood up from the stool.
"I, I am... this comrade, what brings you here...?"
The middle-aged man nodded slightly and spoke in a businesslike tone.
"Hello, we are from the Comprehensive Law Enforcement Team of the District Market Supervision and Administration Bureau."
"Yesterday we received a series of complaints from consumers from other regions and online platforms, alleging that your store is suspected of using the same or similar commercial logos as others without authorization, which constitutes unfair competition."
"Furthermore, someone reported that you used inferior ingredients, such as low-quality oil and meat."
"The store clerk is suspected of verbally abusing and threatening customers, and there is video evidence to prove it."
"We are now conducting a surprise inspection in accordance with the law. Please cooperate."
Zhao Dan's hands, which had been cramping from counting money, were now trembling, and she couldn't utter a single word for a long time.
"Hey colleague, this is just a regular breakfast shop. What's wrong with calling it a vegan breakfast shop? There are two other shops on this street also called Zhang's, and they haven't done anything wrong with them."
The law enforcement officer interrupted her in a stern tone.
"There are quite a few companies with the same name, but you are the only ones that completely copy the font, layout, and background color of the signboard and deliberately mislead consumers during the period when the real one is closed."
Zhao Dan panicked and blurted out, "It's a misunderstanding! Our signboard is different from his; it doesn't have those two dots!"
She then realized she had said the wrong thing.
The law enforcement officers gave the two of them a dismissive glance.
"We are now going to conduct an inspection of you in accordance with the law."
One of them went outside and took out professional equipment and a camera.
I took a picture of the storefront as evidence.
Another law enforcement officer walked quickly to the kitchen and pointed to the kitchen door.
"I am now going to inspect your kitchen in accordance with the law."
Chen Hui's legs went weak, and he almost slipped off the chair.
The arrogance he had just displayed was completely gone; he didn't even have the strength to stand up straight and could only force himself to stand up by holding onto a chair.
He wanted to make one last desperate attempt, to plead or something.
Before he could even utter a word, he was intimidated by the stern, knife-like gaze of the law enforcement officers.
Left with no other choice, Chen Hui had to open the door.
The door opened, the curtain was lifted, and a pungent smell hit us.
The law enforcement officers glanced at the scene and immediately frowned.
"Go inside and open the refrigerator."
Chen Hui shakily opened the refrigerator door.
Inside were a bunch of red and white plastic bags. When you opened them, you could see that the meat inside was dark gray in color, and some parts had been covered with thick frost.