CHAPTER 62: CHAPTER 62: GOLDEN LEGEND!

"Little boss, what filling is in today’s bun?"

Old Liu’s expectant voice rang in Wang Fan’s ear, pulling him back to reality.

Wang Fan felt a bit uneasy upon hearing this.

He wasn’t really sure if these crab roe buns would sell. I mean, ten yuan for a bun...isn’t that a bit much?

As they say, even an unattractive bride has to meet her in-laws sometime. Wang Fan still honestly replied, "Today’s bun is soup-filled crab roe, using fresh hairy crabs bought yesterday afternoon."

"Whoa!"

"Whoa!"

The first to react to Wang Fan’s words were Feng Haoyu and Li Wei.

Li Wei looked at Feng Haoyu with a shocked expression, "You have some sort of prophetic power, don’t you? How did you know he was selling crab roe buns today?"

Feng Haoyu was even more shocked, "How the heck would I know he’s selling crab roe buns today? I was just making a wild guess."

Li Wei nervously squeezed his flat wallet, "Goodness gracious, it’s actually crab roe buns...Can your wallet handle this?"

Feng Haoyu’s hand in his pocket trembled a bit, "Not sure what the price is back home, I’m feeling a bit anxious too..."

"Hairy crabs aren’t cheap, right?"

"Crabs are never cheap!"

"What if the crab roe buns are a bit more affordable?"

Old Liu, upon hearing Wang Fan, also flashed a grin.

Years back, while on a trip to Su City, he had tried a crab roe bun once.

The price back then was quite the pain for him.

Hesitantly, he asked Wang Fan, "How much are these crab roe buns?"

Wang Fan answered truthfully, "The crab roe buns are about half the size larger than the previous small steamed buns, selling for ten yuan each."

"Huh?"

Old Liu was taken aback. The price was cheaper than he expected.

"Can I buy one to try first?"

"Sure."

The voices of the two were loud enough for those in line to hear.

Li Wei suddenly became excited, "Ten yuan for one, and you can buy just one to try. Even if I can’t afford more, I can at least buy one to try!"

Feng Haoyu was also pleased, "Definitely need to try one. The crab roe buns I had in Hangzhou cost 200 yuan for a basket and they wouldn’t sell them individually."

Wang Fan arranged the steamer basket, taking crab roe buns from the cooler and placing them inside the steamer.

The people in line craned their necks to see, curious about what made these crab roe buns special.

At this point, the buns were still raw, and aside from their many folds, nothing particularly strange could be seen—though they were notably larger than before.

Xue Ning, however, was quite excited and said to Officer Zhong, "Wow, not bad. First time here and I get to try crab roe buns! I had them once in Shanghai, and they were quite delicious. Just unsure if this boss’s skills measure up. But the price is much better—300 yuan per basket for 6 was what I paid before."

Officer Zhong replied, "Skill-wise, I don’t think there’s a need to worry. I’ve tasted many buns and none compare to the ones this boss makes. It’s just that I’m a bit concerned whether the ingredients are genuine with prices like these."

Xue Ning patted his chest confidently, "That’s perfect, I’ll check if they’re the real deal. If not, you can take him away on the spot."

Wang Fan had already lit the gas stove, and just then the sun began to peek over the horizon, its rays beautifully cascading over the steaming basket, enhancing its allure.

As the distinct fresh aroma of seafood wafted out, everyone’s anticipation soared.

Aunt Wang and Professor Jiang saw Old Liu’s group message and already made their way back to the stall.

The fresh aroma made Professor Jiang’s mouth water involuntarily.

Seeing Wang Fan busy at the steamer, he couldn’t help but eagerly ask Old Liu, "Old Liu, Old Liu, what’s the deal today?"

Aunt Wang perked up her ears.

Old Liu licked his lips, "Soup-filled crab roe buns, ten yuan each."

"Huh?"

Aunt Wang was shocked, is it really that expensive?

Professor Jiang, in a serious tone, asked, "Can I buy one to taste?"

Old Liu nodded, but didn’t answer Professor Jiang any further because he saw Wang Fan lifting the top of the steamer.

The topmost buns cook first, information he learned from Wang Fan recently.

The soup-filled crab roe buns, ready!

Without further questions, Professor Jiang watched Wang Fan expectantly, just like Old Liu.

Wang Fan was on the east, and customers waiting in line were on the west. The moment he lifted the steamer lid, you could see the sun through the gaps in the steamer, filling the scene with visual grandeur as it illuminated the basket of crab roe buns.

Carrying a basket of crab roe buns to the table, everyone’s eyes were locked onto the steaming basket.

With every step Wang Fan took, the crab roe buns inside the steamer trembled like water-filled balloons, bouncing with a "duang duang duang" motion.

Li Wei murmured to himself, "Oh my, just by looking, you can tell it’s going to burst with juice."

Feng Haoyu squeezed his wallet again, "I just hope these crab roe buns aren’t too delicious. Otherwise, I’ll be stuck with pickled vegetables and steamed buns for the rest of the month!"

Li Wei retorted, "I actually hope they’re explosively delicious. I’d rather eat pickled vegetables and steamed buns for a month than miss out on these best crab roe buns. Where else can you get crab roe buns this cheap?"

Feng Haoyu thought about it and agreed, "Let’s do it! If these buns are that good, I’ll buy ten, no matter what! I’ll take the leftovers to the office and make my coworkers drool with envy!"

Li Wei’s eyes lit up, "Great idea."

Old Liu, at the very front of the line, slapped a ten yuan note onto the table with a "bang."

"Little boss, hurry and pack one for me, I’ll eat it right here!"

Wang Fan nodded and took out a small disposable plate, carefully using tongs to offload a soup-filled crab roe bun.

The bun, when lifted, naturally drooped, forming the shape of a white horn melon, making Old Liu nervous, worried it might burst at any second and spill everywhere.

But his worry was unfounded; the bun skin, though thin, was extraordinarily sturdy.

Once placed on the disposable tray, the crab roe bun slumped flat.

Handing over a pair of chopsticks and a straw, Wang Fan advised Old Liu, "With soup-filled crab roe buns, you need to create an opening first. Be careful not to burn your mouth with these fresh from the steamer."

Old Liu chuckled nonchalantly, "My mouth loves hot food, can’t get enough of it."

That said, he didn’t hastily bite into it. Instead, he gently poked at the bun with chopsticks.

Intending to make a hole, but the bun skin was surprisingly resilient and didn’t break.

Using the sharp end of the straw to poke and pry, he finally managed to create a small hole in the crab roe bun.

As soon as the bun skin broke, the crab roe, crab meat, and rich broth inside poured out, releasing a dense, fragrant aroma that made everyone inhale deeply in delight.

Li Wei and Feng Haoyu stared wide-eyed at the bun Old Liu lifted, almost dreamily exclaiming, "Wow, Golden Legend!"