Chapter 0006: Prosperity

It is just right to hang the grill at the back, and then place a stack of plastic tables and chairs in the truck bed. Ba Dacheng is completely showing off to his wife with subjective emotions: "Did you see! I have made it! Steady!"

On a scorching summer afternoon, as the sun began to set in the west, Buck set off on his three-wheeled motorcycle. Several foam boxes filled with ingredients and plastic tables and chairs were piled in the cargo area, while the grill was being towed behind as a trailer. After Ba Dacheng mumbled and helped his neighbors load the car for his son, he shamelessly took a seat in the cargo area with his wife, holding onto the tables and chairs, saying, "I'll hold it down for you, so it doesn't tip over."

In fact, Buck also feels somewhat compelled, thinking that he should fulfill his filial duties more. He did not do well in the past, but from now on, he intends to make up for it, and that will suffice. He has never been one to regret, including this time...

The next morning, Buck really went to buy a vehicle, not the good car worth over 100,000 that Ba Dacheng had prepared, but a second-hand, dilapidated three-wheeled motorcycle for 2,000 yuan

Buck scratched his head and sat in front, trying to slow down the pace. Liu Shufen urged, "Come on, hurry up, slow down, those good spots have all been taken! There will be no business to do..."

Liu Shufen nodded vigorously and also picked up the chopsticks: "That's enough, that's enough, it's sufficient!"

Once the first serving of grilled meat was ready, it was drizzled with sauce and topped with a slice of yellow peach and a slice of tomato, along with a sprig of coriander underneath. Paired with specially purchased white disposable plates, it instantly evoked the aesthetic of a Western dish, rich in color, aroma, and flavor, elevating it to numerous levels of sophistication. At the very least, this plate of food seemed to deserve a snow-white tablecloth, champagne, and candlesticks.

Household registration is a relatively complicated matter. Whenever one goes abroad for study, most people transfer their household registration from their original place to the Ministry of Education's Study Abroad Service Center, and wait until they return to their home country after completing their studies to relocate it back to their respective places.

Perhaps this is the reason why, while the entire Huaguo is advancing by leaps and bounds, this corner remains as dilapidated as ever, still bearing the heavy traces of the era of communal dining.

Where does Buck care about business? It is this little warmth of family that serves as a balm for his wounds, and making his parents happy is now his simplest emotion

This concern was already dispelled by the chatter from last night. There was no need for Buck to come up with any ideas himself. A girl from a neighbor who works at the pharmacy had early on thrown a cardboard box from the pharmacy in front of the door, occupying a spot on the roadside. Aunt Yang from the adjacent building, who works at the industrial and commercial bureau, also greeted her colleagues, and those from the police station were even more certain, as they assured that during the day they would communicate with the relevant parties.

But clearly, all of this effort will come later. As the sun sets, more and more students looking for food and people out for a stroll after work appear. Just the foreign gimmick of Russian barbecue, combined with the sight of the beautiful meat dishes in front of an elderly couple, ultimately leads to a price of fifteen yuan per serving

Indeed, as the three-wheeled motorcycle approached the bustling market with its distinctive sound, the neighborhood girl jumped up and waved. The father and son hurriedly set up the barbecue grill, while Liu Shufen busily exchanged pleasantries and expressed her gratitude. The girl was quite nice, even helping to arrange the tables and chairs, saying that she would be finishing work soon anyway. Liu Shufen warmly invited her to enjoy some barbecue before heading home.

Buck was no stranger to disguising himself as a roadside vendor to engage in murder or surveillance activities, and he was quite adept at it. With just a few motions, he would stoke the charcoal fire, then leisurely place an iron skewer on the grill, while his other hand began to stir and mix the seasonings. Before long, the aroma began to waft through the air.

Six tables were quickly filled up in an instant

Two plates were brought to the plastic table in front of the parents. Buck still held them stacked in his left hand, while his right hand was behind his back, pretending to be a waiter in a vest: "Welcome to taste..."

This standard of Chinese relational thinking is particularly evident here

Heaven knows, this is the first time the son has earnestly cooked for his parents, and Liu Shufen was surprisingly a bit choked up, desperately covering her mouth with her hand, yet the joy reflected in her raised eyebrows made her wish to jump up and laugh while holding her son.

Thus, the psychological expectations of parents in such families are really easy to meet; it seems that as long as the son puts in the effort, that is sufficient

In fact, this is a basic habit of Europeans when cooking. The process of cooking itself is relatively simple, focusing on the original flavors or adding some seasonings. They enjoy putting effort into the final presentation, especially in terms of color. Buck has served people many times and has long been accustomed to doing it effortlessly. Yesterday, since the latter part was prepared by the neighbors, this aspect was not involved.

Apart from a brand new set of sportswear, Buck returned home with nothing else. Ba Dacheng and his wife had already secretly examined the clothes and knew there must be some hidden story behind it, but they insisted: "Old Ji! Come here, come here... let's talk over here!" He reached out and pulled the old neighbor who worked at the police station aside. Liu Shufen quickly tried to divert attention: "Pour the wine! Pour the wine! Zhimin just needs one more drink! Don't keep forcing him..."

Liu Shufen also comforted, "No household registration means no household registration. There are many students among us who are without household registration... Oh dear, what will happen when we get married in the future? We still have to resolve it!" This mother is really thinking far ahead, but this is also quite a realistic issue

The young lady ran away giggling, but most city girls are still somewhat afraid of this high-calorie, high-fat barbecue.

Buck could only temporarily set this matter aside. Since there was something at hand that could divert his and his parents' attention, he decided to focus on it and do it well. This was simply his nature, much like the concentration he consistently demonstrated on the battlefield and in training.

The railway system is the most unique entity in Huaguo, possessing its own public security, judicial, and law enforcement systems, as well as its own gas and water supply departments, effectively resembling an independent kingdom. Its tradition of solidarity is even older than the history of the nation itself

He straightened up, took a cigarette from his pocket, placed it on the table for his father, and returned to the grill. He casually lit it over the charcoal, holding the cigarette in his mouth as he began to shout: "Russian barbecue! Grand opening, very cheap!" If someone were to struggle to shout while doing a bit of roadside business, Buck felt no psychological pressure at all. In fact, this was the best cover for his murderous activities, as his honest and sincere face resembled that of a small-time vendor.

To be honest, this barbecue is delicious beyond compare, and there is a simple principle in the catering industry: freshness is key, especially when it comes to flavors with a hint of exoticism. This is completely different from the taste and style of common skewered barbecue. Just by presenting it in a Western restaurant style at a roadside stall, it is worth more than fifteen yuan.

Ba Da stood up with his wife, holding a plate to offer his seat to others. As a result, it became a kind of example, and those who couldn't find a seat simply squatted by the roadside to eat while holding their plates

Liu Shufen, like an elementary school student, fidgeted in her seat, always wanting to reach out and help. After her attempts were thwarted, she looked at her son with a doting gaze as he busied himself. Occasionally, she would also respond to her questions: "Have you been working abroad all this time? You must be tired. Why not take a break for a while? The family doesn't lack for money... In the evening, I can come and help you, okay?"

Ba Dacheng felt better, having long discarded the cigarette butt and stared at it. He reached out to take the disposable chopsticks scattered on the table, and after breaking them apart, he awkwardly waved the chopsticks over the plate for a while, finally saying: "Looks good, looks good, but it's hard to get started!"

The location was recommended by everyone last night, situated not far from the main road at the market entrance. This area is home to two secondary schools and a university, along with the entire city's railway system and thermal power plant located nearby. Although it is not a bustling commercial district, there has long been a concentration of various night markets and roadside food stalls.

Then just be a little faster

Buck scratched his neck: "Give it a try, it should be quite good, but this is the only thing I can do."

Liu Shufen became delighted and winked vigorously at her eavesdropping husband

The couple thought it made sense as well

Last night's barbecue party was a great success, and the remaining barbecue was distributed among the households. Buck also gathered feedback on whether adjustments are needed for the domestic flavors, especially those from the southwestern inland region. Since today marks the opening of the business, more attention to detail is required. Therefore, Ba Dacheng has been sitting by the grill, adding four wheels to it, while Liu Shufen assists her son in organizing various ingredients and condiments.

Buck also recalled this matter, feeling a bit perplexed

It is precisely because of this that Ba Dacheng is confident in resolving his son's household registration issue. They are all neighbors and colleagues who see each other frequently, having watched the child grow up. What principled issues cannot be accommodated?

Buck lowered his head and merely hummed, quickly breaking the charcoal into small pieces with his hands. He only raised his head upon hearing the last sound, intending to tell his mother to take it easy at home, but upon seeing the love flowing from Liu Shufen's eyes, he swallowed his words and continued to hum with his head down.

What is the significance of a railway worker's child setting up a roadside stall

After indulging in food and drink, the gathering came to a joyful end. Ba Dacheng firmly told his son: "Don't worry about it. Even if it causes a stir at the Ministry of Railways, I will keep my son by my side! I refuse to believe that anyone would not know you are a Ba family son; do you really think you won't have a household registration?"

Will such a newly arrived barbecue stall not face exclusion

In fact, this portion consists of just a few pieces of meat, and the cost, at most, amounts to around 6 or 7 yuan. A profit margin of 50% is the basic threshold in the food industry. However, now a single boxed meal costs around 10 yuan, doesn't it? This certainly allows the business to thrive right from the start

China does not recognize dual nationality. Theoretically, if Buck obtains Ukrainian nationality, it is considered that he has given up his Chinese residency. However, in practice, as long as there are no overlapping issues, it is generally not pursued. Now, if he wants to follow the proper procedures, for Ba Zhiming, who has an exit record, regardless of which passport and visa he holds, he must have an entry record in order to process domestic residency procedures.

Buck was reluctant to see his mother toil: "Just sit and watch!" He even reached out to embrace her and pressed her down onto the small stool

While shoveling the side dishes and condiments with one hand, I rolled the skewer of grilled meat with the other, allowing the aroma to disperse. I contemplated buying two small fans tomorrow, one to blow air onto the charcoal and the other to waft the fragrance of the grilled meat around.

Ba Dacheng had never engaged in such a business, and although it was merely an open-air stall by the roadside, he quietly helped his son tidy up the items, leaning against the roadside to smoke. Liu Shufen, being a teacher, was not afraid to stand on the platform and wanted to help her son attract customers, but Bakudula stopped her: "Why don't you just sit at one table and pretend to be here to eat?"

Liu Shufen nodded vigorously

However, Buck only pretended to study abroad for half a year, and after that, he left the foreign school. He quickly obtained Ukrainian citizenship and multiple false identities from various countries, which facilitated his entry and exit into various NATO and former Soviet countries to complete contracted tasks