CHAPTER 57: CHAPTER 57: REFRESHING MUSHROOM AND BOK CHOY BUNS

"Oh my, the Yu Xiang Rou Si inside this steamed bun tastes better than any restaurant version I’ve ever had."

"Absolutely, the flavor is incredible, rich and savory with a tangy kick, even someone like me who can’t handle spicy food doesn’t find it too hot."

"The most amazing part is the texture; stir-fried then steamed, and yet it still has a crispy bite. That’s truly impressive."

"The Mapo Tofu one is delicious too, the tofu is incredibly tender and full of flavor."

"The best part is that you can’t taste any Sichuan peppercorn or overly dry chili flakes, making it easy to take big bites, it’s so fragrant."

"Mapo Tofu is unbeatable; it’s white, smooth, tender, and fragrant."

"You old rogue, you better be talking about the tofu."

"Get lost, I’m being serious here! You’re the old rogue. See for yourself."

Aunt Wang curiously broke open a Mapo Tofu bun, revealing the red-tinged broth enveloping the tender white tofu, looking truly appetizing.

Reflecting on the texture she just tasted, it really was smooth, tender, and aromatic.

At this moment, Wang Fan pulled out the top layer from the four-tier steamer; the mushroom and bok choy buns were also ready.

Aunt Wang happened to be the luckiest one, having just purchased her Mapo Tofu bun without moving to the back of the line, she became the first buyer of the mushroom and bok choy buns.

Looking at the freshly steamed mushroom and bok choy buns, Aunt Wang beamed with joy.

She had wanted to buy vegetarian buns for her eldest grandson for a long time, and today, these seemed perfect.

She just wasn’t sure if the filling would suit her grandson’s taste.

"I’ll take 10 mushroom and bok choy buns."

Aunt Wang called out, then curiously asked, "Little boss, are these mushroom and bok choy buns nutritious?"

Wang Fan, while picking buns, replied, "Mushrooms are a high-protein, low-fat ingredient, rich in vitamins and minerals, which can boost immunity and prevent diseases. Bok choy is a vegetable rich in vitamins and dietary fiber, promoting digestion and absorption, and preventing constipation. Both vegetables have great nutritional value, and the produce I bought yesterday afternoon was very fresh."

This information is all in the bun recipe collection.

Aunt Wang’s smile became even wider, but suddenly she worriedly asked, "I just don’t know how a purely vegetable bun’s texture will be; my grandson is quite picky."

Wang Fan chuckled and handed the bagged buns to Aunt Wang, saying, "Don’t worry, you can try them out; if you don’t like them, I’ll refund you."

Aunt Wang took the buns and said, "How could I not trust your skills? The main issue is that my little grandson loves meat, so I really have no way around it."

As she spoke, she paid and made way for others.

However, she didn’t leave; she really was curious about the taste of these buns.

Aunt Wang was quite seasoned; she knew well enough that freshly steamed buns could burn your mouth.

Luckily, it was winter; using chopsticks to pick out a bun and letting it cool outside, she felt the temperature lightly with her lips; just right, not too hot, not too cold.

Taking a bite, Aunt Wang was amazed to discover that this vegetarian bun actually had a juicy burst!

A stream of juice, carrying the unique freshness of vegetables and the rich essence of mushrooms, filled her mouth.

The most incredible part was that despite the plentiful juice, there wasn’t a hint of greasiness.

The outer skin of the mushroom and bok choy bun was thin but elastic, soft to bite, with a unique wheaty fragrance when chewed.

The mushrooms were tender and flavorful, and the bok choy was crisp and refreshing, producing a little "crunch" sound when eaten.

The combination was a perfect match, with each bite presenting a layered texture.

Aunt Wang could even feel the umami of the mushrooms blending with the freshness of the bok choy in her mouth.

The savoriness of the mushrooms and the sweet freshness of the bok choy complemented each other, forming a unique taste that was rich but not greasy, sweet yet mellow, leaving her with a long-lasting aftertaste.

Swallowing a bun, Aunt Wang could only exclaim on the side, "Oh my heavens, little boss, your buns are amazing! I never thought a purely vegetable bun could taste this good! I’m just worried these few won’t be enough for my grandson now."

Wang Fan smiled and replied, "Thank you for the compliment, Auntie. I’ll be here all day today; a limit of 10 in the morning, and also 10 for lunch and dinner, what do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Aunt Wang’s eyes lit up.

The morning buns were for her grandson, but she could come back at noon to enjoy them herself, couldn’t she?

The other seniors also had an enlightening moment upon hearing this.

Wang Fan was mainly concerned about having too many unsold new buns after the workers left if the limit stayed in place.

Old Liu curiously eyed them, "I’ve no complaints about how good the little boss’s buns are; but how delicious can a pure vegetable bun be? Did you put meat in there?"

Aunt Wang shook her head, "Not a trace of meat flavor, not even a bit of oiliness, but it tastes amazing, the texture is unbeatable. That mushroom’s flavor and texture, truly sensational. I’m done chatting; I’m heading back. My grandson will need the buns when he wakes up."

Old Liu curiously looked at the buns; he was someone who loved meat immensely, and these pure vegetable ones were generally not his thing, but the way Wang praised the buns made him want to buy a few to try.

"Give me 10 as well."

"Same, pack me 10 to take away."

"10 mushroom and bok choy buns."

"5 Mapo Tofu buns, 5 Yu Xiang Rou Si buns."

"10 Mapo Tofu buns, I really love this flavor, haha."

Officer Zhong bought 10 mushroom and bok choy buns and drove straight to work. It was still early, so he could catch a quick nap upon arrival.

Officer Zhong drove diligently, with the bag of buns sitting on the passenger seat, with some napkins underneath, so he wasn’t worried about dirtying the seat.

His left hand held the steering wheel, while his right hand occasionally shifted gears, often wanting to touch the bag unintentionally.

It smelled too good!

The small car was filled with the rich aroma of the buns - the fragrance of wheat, meat, vegetables, and even chili. If it wasn’t for Officer Zhong’s training and strong willpower, he might have already stopped at a place to dig in.

Officer Zhong’s Adam’s apple involuntarily moved.

His nose couldn’t help but take a deep sniff.

When the light turned red, his hand inadvertently untied the knot on the plastic bag.

Officer Zhong suddenly paused.

"Huh? When did this bun crawl into my mouth?"

Since it was already there, how about another one?

After all, since it’s already touched my mouth, I can’t give it to someone else, right?