Chef at the University Canteen-Chapter 358 - 244: Senior Brother Jiang: It’s Fine, I’ll Step In Anyway

"Oh! This pastry is so flaky and crispy. As soon as my teeth touched it, the crumbs just fell off, it’s simply too delicious!"

"It’s not just flaky and tasty, with this peanut peach blossom sauce filling, the rich aroma of peanuts mixed with the faint fragrance of peach blossoms continuously teases your taste buds, making your whole body break out in goosebumps, it’s just so wonderful!"

"Haha, you guys only know that peach blossom pastry is delicious, I guess you haven’t tried this preserved vegetable pork belly pastry yet? For me, this is the best multi-layered pastry, one bite and the juice flows in your mouth, the aroma is so intoxicating it almost knocks you out!"

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In the kitchen on the first floor of the Seventh Dining Hall, the air was filled with the sweet aroma of multi-layered pastry. Lu Shuwu, Ma Guoqiang, and others each had a peach blossom pastry in hand, eating with looks of surprise and delight.

Yan Tongtong and several other part-time students were also mostly done with work and had rushed over, eager to taste the peach blossom pastries that Senior Brother Jiang had made himself.

Unlike the big guys who were eating heartily with crumbs everywhere, Yan Tongtong and the other girls appeared much more reserved. They held a peach blossom pastry near their mouths, taking small bites, with their other hand held open under their chins to catch any crumbs.

Every so often, they would bring their crumb-covered palms to their mouths, carefully licking the crumbs off with their small pink tongues.

They ate so carefully not just to avoid waste, but more importantly, because these pastries were made by Senior Brother Jiang. Even just the crumbs were too delicious to discard!

"These peach blossom pastries are indeed made well, each layer flaky, each bite fragrant, paired with the sweet and soft peach blossom sauce filling, the taste is truly excellent!"

Jia Dequan, who had spent the entire afternoon strolling outside, arrived just in time as the peach blossom pastries were taken out of the oven.

At this moment, the little old man was enjoying a pastry with each sip of tea, his face full of contentment, and he laughed, saying,

"Xiaojiang, even if you don’t open a dining hall, just selling these peach blossom pastries could earn you a fortune!"

"Boss Xiaojiang wouldn’t need to work so hard selling pastries. If he really wanted to make money, opening a private kitchen to host big clients would be much easier than running a shop selling pastries! Plus, it would make even more money!"

Ma Guoqiang said with a cheerful smile, full of envy as he sighed,

"These days, there are plenty of people chasing after money, but there are fewer and fewer like Boss Xiaojiang who aren’t obsessed with making money and only want to pursue things freely."

Hu Zhihai, who had been hungry from studying all day in the library, had his stomach growling. When he arrived in the kitchen and saw the newly made multi-layered pastries by Jiang Yu, all his fat trembled with excitement.

At the moment, he held a preserved vegetable pork belly pastry in each hand, taking a bite from the left one, then a bite from the right one, so satisfied that his eyes squinted into a smile.

Upon hearing Ma Guoqiang’s words, Hu Zhihai couldn’t help but pout. Though he didn’t join the conversation, he muttered to himself softly,

"It’s not that Lao Jiang doesn’t like making money; he’s just lazy!"

If Jiang Yu had heard Hu Zhihai’s remark, he would have definitely sighed:

The one who understands me, is indeed the little chubby!

The multi-layered pastries are just snacks after all, and while they taste good, they are a bit dry. Most people would feel half full after trying a pastry and drinking a cup of water.

Of course, people like Hu Zhihai, who are both gluttonous and have a large appetite, are another story.

After everyone had tried the pastries and eaten some casual food, dinner was easily settled.

Once their stomachs were full, everyone went about their duties—cleaning dishes, tidying up the place. After a round of busy cleaning, the entire dining hall was spotless, and everyone prepared to head home.

Since Jiang Yu made the pastries, he certainly wouldn’t let everyone go home empty-handed. People like Ma Guoqiang and He Chunxiao, who have families, each got a few pastries to take home for their families to try.

As for Yan Tongtong and the other part-timers, everyone got a share as well, though slightly less than those with families.

But regardless of the amount, every face was beaming with happiness, feeling that working at the Seventh Dining Hall was the best decision they had ever made.

This boss not only has a good personality and makes delicious food, but is also generous, always willing to share good things. Where else could they find such a good boss?

If possible, they would rather work at the Seventh Dining Hall for a lifetime!

Because, with this boss, there’s always "meat" to eat!

After packing the pastries he had been given, Ma Guoqiang thought about something, walked over to Jiang Yu, and reminded him:

"Boss, I need to sell cold noodles in the morning. I’ve already prepared the ingredients like peanuts and pickled radish. As for the chopped green onions and minced garlic, I’ll cut them when I arrive in the morning.

Don’t forget to help me fry some snow vegetables tonight. Remember to fry more, otherwise, I’m worried it won’t be enough."

Jiang Yu smiled and nodded, replying, "Alright, don’t worry. I’ll fry it in a bit."

"Thanks for the hard work, boss. I’ll head back first then."

With a smile and a greeting, Ma Guoqiang headed home with He Chunxiao, Qian Liwei, and the others.

In a short while, only Jiang Yu, Lu Shuwu, and Jia Zhibin were left in the kitchen, preparing for tomorrow’s breakfast.