As soon as Gu Xiaoyou carried the tray to the lobby, the waiter came over and said, "Come on, little one. Which table do you want to send it to?"

"It won't be delivered to any table. You can take it to the counter and eat first. I'll watch it for you for a while." Gu Xiaoyou ordered.

"Isn't this... bad?" the man said in surprise and hesitation.

"There's nothing wrong with it. This is the Beginning of Winter meal I made for you. It's delicious when it's hot. You go and eat it first. After you finish eating, the next guy will come over." Gu Xiaoyou waved her hand and asked him to eat quickly.

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"Thank you, little one." The waiter responded happily and put the tray on the counter.

Gu Xiaoyou smiled and watched the waiter eat for a while, then waited in the shop, ready to serve at any time.

At this time, several diners came in. Gu Xiaoyou greeted them and said with a smile: "Guests, please, do you want to eat in the shop or take it away?"

"Dine in the shop." the diner replied.

Gu Xiaoyou pointed to the dining table near the counter and asked: "Okay, we are all together, do you think it's okay to sit here?"

"Okay, just sit here." The diners had no objection and took their seats at the table.

"This is the menu. Can you guys see what you want to order?" Gu Xiaoyou handed over the menu and picked up the small book to remember the meals and asked.

Several diners ordered several items of food according to the menu. Some eagle-eyed diners noticed the four meals on the counter and asked curiously: "What is he eating? Is it on the menu?"

"Oh, that's the waiter's meal in the store, it's not on the menu." Gu Xiaoyou explained.

"You guys eat so well?" the diner said in surprise.

Gu Xiaoyou smiled: "Today is the beginning of winter, so I specially prepared nourishing food to reward the guys for their hard work."

"So it's you who made it, please make some more and let us try it too." The diner's mind was racing and he said immediately.

"This..." Gu Xiaoyou hesitated for a moment, not sure whether he should agree or not.

The diners at other tables noticed the movement here and immediately echoed: "Boss Gu, please cook some for us. We have a hard time queuing up to eat, and we need to make up for it."

"Yes, yes, it's the beginning of winter. I didn't even eat dumplings, so I came to the restaurant to queue up."

"We have worked hard for a year. Although we are not working in a restaurant, we still need a reward."

"Yes, for the sake of us coming here often, please treat us to some food."

Unexpectedly, the diners' reaction was so great, Gu Xiaoyou said helplessly: "Okay, but I would like to ask everyone here to have a taste, and don't disturb the customers in other shops."

"Okay, okay, we'll keep it a secret for you." The diners lowered their voices and said cooperatively.

"Well, then I'll go get ready. It might be a little slow. Are you sure you want to wait?" Gu Xiaoyou asked with hope.

"We are best at waiting."

"Yes, I have practiced lining up."

"Why don't you give us the number plate, and we'll make soup with the number?"

The diners teased, but Gu Xiaoyou had no reason to refuse now, so he could only smile.

The waiter quickly put down his bowls and chopsticks and said to Gu Xiaoyou: "Boss, go and do your work. I'll come and see the store."

"Oh, I wanted you to have a warm meal, but..." Gu Xiaoyou said apologetically, wondering what was going on?

"The little one is full, but he still has to keep his stomach to eat dumplings. Go and get busy." The waiter said with a smile.

"Thank you for your hard work." Gu Xiaoyou was a little touched, patted the guy on the shoulder encouragingly, and went to the backyard.

As soon as he entered the backyard, Gu Xiaoyou started to sigh.

The dumpling-making team had finished their lunch and were making dumplings. They quickly asked with concern: "Xiaoyou, what's wrong with you? What difficulties have you encountered?"

"Miss, don't sigh. If you have anything to say, I will help you find a solution."

"It's not good to sigh all the time. If the boss needs anything, just give him instructions."

"Oh, it's all because of me showing off." Gu Xiaoyou sighed, slumped his shoulders, and told them what happened in the lobby.

"You have good intentions, let's do this. After I finish making the dumplings, I will help you cook." Ms. Zhou persuaded.

"Don't worry, miss, I will help you."

"Sister Zhou and Zhixia, you go and help. Sister-in-law Tang and I are here to make dumplings." Mrs. Wu said, "We have finished making dumplings, so we can go over and help."

"Yes, there is strength in numbers. There are not as many people in the barbecue shop as there are in us. It was done in a short time." Mrs. Tang agreed.

Gu Xiaoyou was so moved that she felt like she was back on the dumpling-making team again.

"Thank you, then I will go to the hospital to prepare."

"Let's go too." Mrs. Zhou and Zhixia clapped the flour on their hands, and together with Gu Xiaoyou, they selected the ingredients and went to the backyard of the hospital together.

As soon as they entered the backyard, Gu Xiaoyou made arrangements: "Sister Zhou, wash the mutton first, Zhixia, you handle the chicken and duck, and I'll go to the front to get some medicinal materials."

"You go ahead." Mrs. Zhou waved her hand and started processing the ingredients with Zhixia.

Gu Xiaoyou walked into the front hall to grab medicine. Master Zhang asked in surprise: "Boss, do you still want to make medicine?"

Haven't you already cooked a meal?

"Oh, it's hard to explain in one sentence." Gu Xiaoyou simply explained, grabbed the medicine and left.

After hearing what Gu Xiaoyou said, Xiao Wan and Xiao Chen hurriedly said: "You guys, go help."

"Yes, we have done it once and have experience."

"Okay, let's go together." Gu Xiaoyou nodded, and started working in the restaurant with two more guys from the medical clinic.

In this way, the five people started working in the kitchen of the hospital. Not long after, Mrs. Wu and Mrs. Tang rushed over to help.

With everyone's joint efforts, the four meals were finally prepared.

Gu Xiaoyou divided four bowls of soup and said, "Let's go around from the backyard." She didn't want to disturb other people in the restaurant.

"Okay." The dumpling-making team responded, each picked up a bowl of soup and walked to the barbecue shop.

"Thank you for your hard work. Let's finish work early today." Gu Xiaoyou said to the two guys.

"You're not tired, it's fun to make herbal meals."

"Yes, the younger one also learned a lot." The two waiters said without complaint.

"I will teach you other things later, I'm leaving first." Gu Xiaoyou smiled, she really hired a good employee.

With a warm mood, Gu Xiaoyou trotted to keep up with the dumpling-making team, and went with them to the lobby of the barbecue shop to deliver soup.

The diners were eating and waiting. After finishing all the food they originally ordered, they ordered new food and just sat in the lobby waiting for Gu Xiaoyou's medicinal meal.

In the eager anticipation, they smelled the alluring fragrance again. As the fragrance became stronger and stronger, their eyes became wider and wider, and they all stared in the direction of the backyard, waiting for the medicinal food to approach.
Chapter completed!