Divorce, Kids, and a Street Stall: The Ex-Wife Chases the CEO - Part 25

The dough was placed on the cutting board and continuously patted with both palms.

This patting wasn't random; it involved many techniques and required a certain amount of skill.

The professional term for it was "Pai Mian."

Pai Mian was a crucial step in the entire Ice Crystal Cake making process.

If the dough was patted well, the resulting Ice Crystal Cake would be transparent and free of bubbles.

This method of patting was similar to the pounding of rice cakes.

However, rice cakes were pounded after steaming, done to make them sticky.

Pai Mian, on the other hand, was done to allow the dough to fully absorb oil.

The next step was to add a specific ratio of cooked peanut oil.

After the peanut oil was poured in, no manual stirring was needed. As long as the quality of the Pai Mian was up to par, the dough and peanut oil would completely merge without a trace within a few minutes.

Lu Qin waited for a while, and indeed, the dough and peanut oil blended together, becoming one, which was quite magical.

Next, Lu Qin arranged the cleaned four-centimeter square molds, poured the dough into the molds, and put them in to steam the cakes.

The charcoal used for steaming must be fruitwood charcoal. These details were critical; neglecting them would affect the final taste of the Ice Crystal Cake.

Next came the heat control.

Without over five years of experience making Ice Crystal Cakes, controlling the heat was difficult.

But Lu Qin possessed the Mastered Iced Crystal Cake Making Skill, so heat control was not a problem for him.

Thirty minutes later, Lu Qin lifted the steamer lid.

Crystal clear Ice Crystal Cakes were presented before him.

They were perfect.

Flawless.

These were authentic, genuine Ice Crystal Cakes.

A three-tiered steamer could produce sixty jin of Ice Crystal Cakes at once.

The Ice Crystal Cakes were neatly arranged on bamboo boards.

They were a pleasing sight.

Finally, Lu Qin dotted the surface of the Ice Crystal Cakes with a little Osmanthus Honey and Marigold.

After cooling, the Ice Crystal Cakes were finished.

Lu Qin picked up a piece of Ice Crystal Cake and took a bite.

The taste was very unique. Upon entering the mouth, there was an initial icy sweetness, and after a slight chew, a distinct mellow fragrance emerged.

The taste of the Ice Crystal Cake was unique and layered, leaving a lingering fragrance and an endless aftertaste.

It was enough to put any Western pastry or dessert to shame.

Lu Qin packed the Ice Crystal Cakes into transparent plastic boxes, five liang per box.

The price was 25 yuan per box.

Lu Qin wrote the price on the whiteboard with a pen.

He also noted: Each person is limited to purchasing two portions.

Lu Qin then filled cups with Mung Bean Paste, sealed them, and placed them in a foam insulated box.

He sold hot Mung Bean Paste in the morning; the iced version wasn't good for the stomach.

Lu Qin moved the ingredients onto the food cart one by one. He checked the time and then went to call Lu Xiyao to wake up.

"Yao Yao, time to get up. It's almost 9 o'clock. Mom's people will pick you up today, and you'll spend the weekend with Grandma and Grandpa."

"Mmm... Papa~! I was eating ice cream in my dream, and when you called me, the ice cream disappeared."

"And so?"

"So, Papa, you have to compensate your little darling with a cone of ice cream. I want a chocolate-flavored Cornetto."

"We'll see how you behave. Be good at Grandpa and Grandma's place today, no mischief."

Lu Qin pinched the little one's nose.

"Papa, can I come back early? I'll miss you."

"Yes, you can. I'll pick you up tomorrow afternoon at 3 PM then."

"Okay~!"

Lu Xiyao jumped up, hugged Lu Qin, nuzzled her little face against him, and then started brushing her teeth and washing her face.

Breakfast consisted of fried eggs, ham, and oatmeal.

The little one ate until she was full and satisfied.

A few minutes later.

A Bentley sedan stopped at the entrance.

Lu Qin took three boxes of Ice Crystal Cake and had the little one carry them.

"Papa~! What's this?"

"Ice Crystal Cake. One box is for you, keep it for yourself. The other two are for Grandma and Grandpa."

"Ice Crystal Cake?"

The little one looked at the crystal-clear Ice Crystal Cake in the box, very excited.

"Papa, can I try it now? It must be delicious!"

Lu Qin held down the little one's hands. "You just finished breakfast, you can't eat it now. Eat it later."

"Okay."

The little one nodded obediently.

If she were allowed to open the plastic lid, she definitely wouldn't be able to resist eating it.

Lu Qin thought for a moment, then took out another box.

"This box is for your mom."

"Oh."

The driver took the boxes of Ice Crystal Cake and then protected Lu Xiyao's head, helping her into the car.

He respectfully said to Lu Qin:

"Mr. Lu, I've picked up Miss Yao Yao. The Chairman and his wife haven't landed yet, so I'll take the young lady to President Shen's place first."

"Mm, alright."

Lu Qin nodded at the driver.

"Bye, Papa~! Remember to miss me~!"

"Mm, I will. Goodbye, Yao Yao."

After watching the Bentley sedan drive away, Lu Qin turned and went inside, got on his three-wheeled vehicle, and drove towards Sunshine Elementary School.

Fifteen minutes later.

The three-wheeled food cart arrived at the school entrance.

The school gate was shut tight, and the campus was empty.

With no students attending school, more than half of the breakfast stalls were gone.

It was the weekend, and the nearby residents had just woken up.

Some were walking their dogs, others were buying breakfast.

Without work, people's pace of life slowed down.

As soon as Lu Qin set up his stall, a customer approached.

"Morning, boss. I've been waiting for your Fried Rice Noodles. Give me three orders of Fried Rice Noodles, with extra egg, ham, and lean meat."

"Coming right up."

"Boss, do you have Mung Bean Paste today?"

"Yes, it's in the foam cooler on the right. Please get it yourself."

"Okay! Three cups of Mung Bean Paste too!"

While frying the noodles, Lu Qin hung up his whiteboard, which listed the prices.

The customer glanced at the whiteboard and saw Ice Crystal Cake listed, priced at 25 yuan per box. It was even marked as limited purchase.

"Boss, you have a new item today, Ice Crystal Cake? Where is it?"

"In the big box on the left. Made this morning, fresh."

"25 yuan a box, that's a bit pricey."