Married the Tough Guy After Transmigrating-Chapter 260 - 261: The Tasting Begins

Right now was the prime time for everyone to head to work, and there were no shortage of passersby. Seeing Xu Ying setting up a pot and lighting the coal fire, they all became quite curious, "What’s this for?"

"Hello, we’re from Yu County Food Factory. These are our new marinated duck, marinated pork, and fried products, available for free tasting.

Everyone’s welcome to give them a try! Our new products are even popular with foreigners; they placed orders worth millions over the New Year.

If foreigners can enjoy such delicious food from Hua Country, there’s no reason we can’t have some too," Xu Ying chattered excitedly.

Hearing that even foreigners liked it and had placed such large orders, everyone thought, wow, it must be really tasty.

Glancing at the time, they urged, "Miss, can you make it quicker? We have to get to work."

On hearing this, Xu Ying laughed, "It’ll be ready in no time!"

The marinated duck was already prepared, and the fried products were half-done; they just needed some hot oil, and they would be ready after a quick fry.

Third Uncle Xu, standing aside, poured out all the marinated duck.

Waving to the crowd, he said, "This here is our marinated duck. Everyone can have a taste, it’s all free. If it’s delicious, go tell your families; they can come have a taste for free."

Employees on their way to work became alert upon hearing this. Free meat tastings in this day and age, and you can even bring your families?

Could there be some sort of deception here?

Zhou Yi, thick-skinned and carefree, stood in front of the stall and shouted, "Don’t miss out as you pass by, we’re from Yu County Food Factory. Today we’re running a free tasting event.

We mainly want to see if our products are good. If they are, they’ll be sold at the Department Store in the city. If not, we won’t bother.

Don’t worry, we’re not conning anyone. We have an official introduction letter, and besides, there are so many of you, how could we possibly deceive you?"

The people who were hesitating, smelling the tantalizing scent of the marinated duck and marinated pork, couldn’t help swallowing their saliva.

Indeed, there were so many of them; how could these people deceive them? If it’s a scam, they could report them for speculation and profiteering.

They wouldn’t be fooled, so with a little more courage, they walked over curiously, "I want to try this."

Since there were so many of them and the products were limited, Third Uncle Xu, smiling said, "Every person can only have a small piece."

The man who received a piece took a bite, and the flavor of the meat, sweet and spicy, was delightful but not enough to satisfy.

"Young man, can I have another piece?" The food was just too tasty.

It was so flavorful that it left an aftertaste you wanted to savor forever.

Third Uncle Xu chuckled and declined, "Big brother, this is a free tasting event, and even free things cost money. If you have another piece, then everyone else will want one, and we wouldn’t be able to continue the event."

Upon hearing this, the man’s face fell with disappointment.

Seeing someone else had tried it and it wasn’t a scam, those behind him grew bolder.

"Give me a piece too."

"I love these duck feet."

"I want one of those duck wings."

"Is this pig intestine? Can it be tasty?"

"Whether it’s tasty or not, you’ll only know if you try, especially since it’s free."

Before long, the stall was surrounded by people. Qiao Yuzhu, with two employees from the textile factory carrying clothes, was stunned.

Third Uncle Xu became quite busy and, turning to the dazed people, urged, "What are you spacing out for? Come help out, quick."

Qiao Yuzhu was full of self-doubt, "Director Xu, weren’t we supposed to promote the textile factory? How come we’re helping out the food factory now?"

"Are we not promoting these clothes from the textile factory anymore?"

Third Uncle Xu gave him a look, "Are you stupid? If we first make the food factory event successful, later we’ll bring the food factory’s products into Friendship Building and Department Store.

By then, wouldn’t the textile factory’s products be easily sold in both buildings just with a word of mouth?"

"Clothes are different from food. Food is cheap, and everyone will try some. This clothing costs several dozens for one outfit. Look around here, who can afford to buy a whole outfit?"

Qiao Yuzhu nodded, seeming to think there was some sense to it.

As soon as the fried foods hit the oil, an overpowering aroma of grease and the dominant fragrance of the fry-up enveloped the area instantly.

The area around the machinery factory was suddenly filled with an intoxicating meaty aroma that made mouths water and drool three feet long.

Qiao Yuzhu and a few others quickly started to help too.

In order to show off in front of Zhou Yi, Qian Yuanyuan, seeing so many people, even put aside her pride and began the taste testing activity.

"What’s everyone gathered around for? Have you stopped working?" Wang Yong’an was the head of the personnel department and these past few days had nearly worried him to death.

This year the old factory director of the machinery factory retired, and a new director took office. Each year, after the New Year’s celebration, the factory used to bring in a batch of annual bonus welfare goods.

In the past, they had purchased some daily necessities, but this year’s new director insisted on trying something new, saying they should switch up the factory’s welfare goods.

The factory workers had long been tired of the factory’s welfare, and when they heard it was changing, they were all very happy.

But this worried Wang Yong’an to death, especially since these past few days he had also had a dispute with his wife, which only added to his worries.

Seeing so many people gathered at the factory entrance, as he walked in, he was surprised to find people setting up a stall selling food right at their factory gate.

Wang Yong’an felt a surge of anger, pointing at Xu Ying and the others and said sternly, "What are you doing, selling what to eat? What you’re doing could be considered profiteering and can get you arrested.

Pack up your things right away and go back where you came from, or if you’re caught, don’t blame me."

"Uncle, you’ve misunderstood. We are employees from Yu County Food Factory, and we’re doing a taste testing activity to understand how much the people like our products.

These food items are for everyone to try for free, they don’t cost any money," Xu Ying explained with a smile.

Wang Yong’an was full of suspicion. So much food for free tasting?

There were no small number of employees in their city, especially among the several large factories, each one with a few thousand employees.

If every employee were to taste test, how much would that cost them?

"Uncle, why don’t you try our new product? I guarantee you’ll want more after tasting it," Xu Ying said, holding up a small plate of just-fried snacks sprinkled with cumin and chili powder.

The aroma was so tantalizing, it directly hit the senses and left an unforgettable impression.

Wang Yong’an, unable to resist, swallowed, thinking how incredibly fragrant the treat was.

He curiously picked up a small stick next to the plate and took a piece of crispy meat for a taste, instantly his eyes widened in disbelief.

"Is this crispy meat? How can it be so delicious?"

Not only did it look appealing, but each piece of crispy meat was golden and plump, glistening with oil.

Biting into it, one could hear the outer layer crackling crisply, ka-ching ka-ching, steam and meaty flavor bursting in the mouth, leaving a lingering fragrance.

It even had a hint of savory and spicy taste that kept one wanting more.

"That’s right, our crispy meat is already marinated. All you need to do is take it home and fry it in hot oil. It’s not only delicious but convenient," Xu Ying pitched energetically.

Hearing this, Wang Yong’an furrowed his brows, "But isn’t that still considered profiteering?"

But he really did want to buy some, looking at all the people around.