"Alright, elder," the person in charge of cooking the spicy hot pot in the kitchen quickly prepared it, took the big bowl brought by the elder, and added more soup to it.
"Take care on your way home, elder."
The elder, his eyes crinkling into a smile at the sight of the brimming soup.
By lunchtime, the restaurant saw a steady stream of customers, all workers from nearby factories, exhausted from the morning's work.
Su's Restaurant's food was inexpensive and tasty, so many people preferred coming here with their children instead of cooking at home, opting for rice bowl dishes.
The restaurant offered a variety of noodles, marinated dishes, stir-fries, spicy hot pot, and rice bowl combos like those of future generations, with side dishes customers could choose themselves.
Many loved the rice bowls for their hearty portions that ensured fullness and tastiness, especially because they were cheaper than ordering stir-fries directly.
"Brother Xiao Ming, I want a big drumstick."
