Chef at the University Canteen-Chapter 238 - 212: This Isn’t Qingming Fruit, It’s Clearly the Five Flavors of Life Fruit!

Chapter 238: Chapter 212: This Isn’t Qingming Fruit, It’s Clearly the Five Flavors of Life Fruit!

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Although Jiang Yu hadn’t joined the scramble for food with Hu Zhihai, Lu Shuwu, and others earlier, they were considerate enough to save one of each flavor of Qingming Fruit for him.

After finishing both Qingming Fruits, Jiang Yu felt that while they were delicious, they weren’t as exaggeratedly good as people claimed.

Seeing Ma Guoqiang start to wax poetic about life after eating a Qingming Fruit, Jiang Yu felt like the goosebumps were about to rise on his skin. He quickly stood up, clapped his hands, and interrupted their discussion, saying calmly:

"Stop chattering so much, if you haven’t finished eating, hurry up. For those who’ve finished, get moving, we’re about to open for business. Don’t let the students outside wait too long."

Hu Zhihai reluctantly put down his bowl and chopsticks, looked at Jiang Yu with a pitiful expression, and said, "I’m not full yet, Lao Jiang!"

"We can talk about not being full later. Once the students have had their breakfast, you’ll have plenty of time to eat!"

After speaking, Jiang Yu reopened the steamer, took out the Qingming Fruits that had been kept warm inside, and sent them to the sales area.

Seeing this, the others also started bustling around, preparing soup dumplings, hot marinated dishes, spring rolls, and various flavored rice porridge, and transported them to the sales window one by one.

In no time, the entire kitchen was filled with the tantalizing aroma of various foods, making it difficult to leave.

Meanwhile, in the Seventh Dining Hall, a long queue had already formed in front of the meal serving window. It was unclear who leaked the news, but the students all knew that Seventh Dining Hall would be making Qingming Fruits today, so each one arrived early to wait.

"Ever since I started university, I haven’t had Qingming Fruit. Mainly it’s because I’m too far from home, and even if I wanted to eat it, I couldn’t. Didn’t expect Senior Brother Jiang to be so thoughtful, willing to make Qingming Fruit for everyone. I’m absolutely in love with him!"

"I’ve never had Qingming Fruit before, the ones sold outside at small shops are too bitter and astringent, utterly inedible. Thanks to Senior Brother Jiang, I finally get to try it!"

"Qingming Fruit is made from glutinous rice flour, which isn’t easy to digest if you eat too much, so everyone should be careful not to eat too many at once. Leave the rest to me!"

"Listen to me, thank you..."

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As the students happily chattered away, someone with keen eyes spotted Jiang Yu carrying a large tray of Qingming Fruits coming out, and they cried out excitedly:

"Look! Senior Brother Jiang has brought out the Qingming Fruits, wow! They’re so beautifully green, just like green mooncakes!"

"I think I smell a hint of grass fragrance, hmm, it’s really fragrant! Without even tasting it, I know for sure these Qingming Fruits are delicious!"

"This should be the sweet version. At home, Qingming Fruits usually come in both sweet and savory versions, hmm, I prefer the savory, the spiciness gives such a kick!"

"When do they start selling? I barely ate anything last night, I’m already starving, and now with this fragrance, I’m even hungrier!"

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As the chefs busied themselves serving steamy, aromatic dishes, the students in line grew increasingly restless, unconsciously trying to move ahead.

Fortunately, Seventh Dining Hall did not make them wait too long. Once all the breakfast dishes were placed at the window, the student workers took their positions and began the service.

"Let’s change things up today, I won’t have the soup dumplings, give me three savory Qingming Fruits, a portion of fried spring rolls, and a preserved egg and lean meat porridge!"

"How can I not have the delicious soup dumplings? I’ll take one basket of soup dumplings, one of each kind of Qingming Fruit, plus a portion of plain porridge!"

"Two sweet Qingming Fruits, one portion of eight-treasure porridge with longan and lotus seeds!"

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Even though Qingming Fruits were a new breakfast item, the students in line had no doubt about their deliciousness. As soon as the dining hall opened, everyone eagerly ordered their food.

Some people even gave up their beloved soup dumplings to save room for more Qingming Fruits, which was truly surprising.

But in reality, it wasn’t surprising at all.

Because these students knew very well that the Qingming Fruits were personally made by Senior Brother Jiang. His food was reputed to be culinary masterpieces, how could they not be delicious?

This was not mere boasting; it was the impression Jiang Yu had left in everyone’s hearts through one delicious dish after another.

One student bought his breakfast, beaming with happiness, he carried his tray to the dining area, found an empty spot, and without bothering to talk to his companions, he picked up his chopsticks and took a big bite of the steaming Qingming Fruit!

With that bite, the mouth was filled with the faintly bitter fragrance of Qingming Grass and the sweet aroma of brown sugar syrup enveloping peanuts and sesame; these flavors mixed together to create a soft, sticky, sweet, and delicious experience.

The taste was like being in a passionate romance, enveloped in sweetness, floating as if on a cloud.

Once he swallowed the food, he couldn’t help but exclaim:

"This sweet Qingming Fruit is just too delicious, so soft and glutinous, fragrant and overflowing. The filling inside is the key, it’s sweet and tasty, and even has a runny center! I’ve never had such delicious Qingming Fruit before!"