TSMVHATRM Chapter 92

Time Space: the Male Villain Has the Ability To Read Minds Chapter 92: Hua Cup Competition

Inside, there was a small table and two low stools. On the table were dishes that had been specially prepared for them.

Xie Jiagui had prepared two meat dishes, one vegetable dish, and a soup for the two children.

The dishes were served in small plates, and the soup in small bowls, just the right amount for children.

Pei Tiantian’s eyes lit up when she saw the food on the table.

Wasn’t this just like the small-portion dishes of later generations?

Pei Tiantian looked towards the tables outside; everyone else had large plates of food.

It seemed that these dishes were only specially prepared for the two of them by Xie Jiagui and hadn’t been served in the restaurant.

Pei Tiantian picked up her chopsticks and began to eat.

Crisp lotus root slices, fragrant but not greasy stir-fried pork, sweet and sour pork tenderloin, and a delicious white cabbage and tofu soup.

Pei Tiantian ate until her belly was round and full before putting down her chopsticks.

Leaving the inner room, Pei Tiantian patted her little belly and watched Xie Jiagui clearing away the dishes in the main hall.

Pei Tiantian suddenly had a bright idea: “Uncle Xie, why don’t you promote the small portions of dishes you make for us?”

Xie Jiagui, who was wiping the table with a rag, was taken aback. “Tiantian, you mean…”

“Many of the people eating in the restaurant today are students. If we prepare these small portions of dishes in advance, we can serve them quickly and reduce food waste. Wouldn’t that be great?”

Pei Tiantian said.

Xie Jiagui pondered for a moment.

During peak meal times, the restaurant is always incredibly busy, and the food service is very slow, which definitely affects customer traffic.

Many impatient customers go to other restaurants.

Moreover, students generally have small appetites, and there is usually a lot of food waste on weekdays.

If they could make these small-bowl dishes…

Xie Jiagui thought about it more and more and it seemed feasible, his eyes shining brighter and brighter. He was very excited, “Tian Tian, your idea is great! Small-bowl dishes, what a great name! How come I didn’t think of that!”

Pei Tian Tian said with a smile, “You inspired me.”

After most of the people in the restaurant had left, Xie Jiagui told the staff about his idea of promoting small-bowl dishes.

Zhou Wan Hong was the first to nod, “I agree, this will greatly improve the efficiency of the restaurant.”

When Zhong Xiu Ying heard that the idea came from Pei Tiantian, she looked at the little dumpling sitting next to her in surprise.

At this moment, the little dumpling was obediently letting the villainous boss re-tie her ponytail because it had come undone.

Zhong Xiu Ying looked at Pei Tiantian’s snow-white cheeks and couldn’t help but sigh.

How could there be such a smart and clever child?

How did Pei Tian Tian grow such a brain? She can cure diseases and come up with ideas.

Zhong Xiuying’s gaze towards Pei Tiantian softened with affection.

Pei Tiantian touched her ponytail and smiled sweetly at Gu Rong, “Brother Gu Rong, you did a great job.”

Gu Rong unconsciously smiled slightly.

“Then it’s settled. Starting tomorrow, we’ll introduce small-portion dishes in the shop and see how it goes. If the customers like it, we’ll continue.”

Xie Jiagui made the final decision, and no one objected.

In the afternoon class, Gu Rong was again called upon by Ma Xiangdong to demonstrate an extended math problem to everyone.

Ma Xiangdong stood beside the podium, watching him with admiration.

The students below were buzzing with discussion: “Wow, amazing! He solved it so quickly!”

“How come he solved such a complicated problem with just a few simple steps? How come I couldn’t think of that?”

“Luckily, this type of question isn’t on the exam. If it were, I definitely wouldn’t be able to solve it.”

Many students thought Gu Rong was indeed very smart. At this stage, they were still relatively naive, and they would have a certain fondness for anyone with good grades.

Therefore, almost no one in the class mentioned that Gu Rong was mute anymore.

Ding Qiang, however, felt very uncomfortable listening to these praises.

In just a few days, Gu Rong had not only become Ma Xiangdong’s darling but also the focus of the entire class.

He used to be the one demonstrating how to solve problems in math class.

Ding Qiang’s face was gloomy, and he gripped his pen tightly.

He kept reassuring himself.

It’s okay, he’s just a show-off mute.

When he wins the Hua Cup next year, he’ll get a spot to go directly to the city’s middle school.

He simply couldn’t believe that Ma Xiangdong would side with that mute.

Ding Qiang snorted coldly.

Before school ended, Ma Xiangdong called Gu Rong to his office.

He took out several books, a stack of Olympiad math practice papers and answers, and gave them to him.

“These are materials related to the Hua Cup competition. Take them home and look at them when you have time. If you don’t understand anything, come and ask me.”

“The preliminary round of the Hua Cup competition is in December. There are still more than three months to prepare, which is plenty of time, so don’t rush.”

Seeing Gu Rong’s calm expression, Ma Xiangdong assumed that he didn’t understand what the Hua Cup competition was, and explained, “This competition is the largest and most difficult competition in elementary school in China. Not only are the rewards generous, but once you win, you don’t have to take the entrance exam for junior high school. You can be admitted to the city’s key middle school in the first semester of sixth grade.”

Gu Rong’s eyes narrowed slightly when he heard this.

Although his hope had always been to enter the gifted youth program instead of finishing junior high, high school, and then taking the college entrance exam, the number of places in the gifted youth program was limited. Even if he didn’t get in, he could at least go to a middle school in the city.

Thinking of this, Gu Rong immediately perked up. He wrote in his notebook, “Thank you, Teacher Ma. I will try my best.”

Ma Xiangdong nodded in satisfaction. “Besides you, class monitor Ding Qiang will also participate. Ding Qiang is a smart kid. He has participated in the Hua Cup competition a few times before. Although he didn’t win any awards, he still has experience. We can have him take you to the competition, so you won’t be left without someone to take care of you along the way.”

Ma Xiangdong was obviously unaware of the undercurrents in the class, and also unaware that Ding Qiang already harbored hostility towards Gu Rong.

In his eyes, Ding Qiang was quite good in every way except for being a bit competitive. Gu Rong slightly twitched the corners of his mouth.

Who knows what kind of trouble might arise if he went to the competition with Ding Qiang.

Gu Rong continued writing, “How many people are eligible to participate?”

“What’s wrong?” Ma Xiangdong asked, then suddenly remembered something and smiled, “Do you want Pei Tiantian to participate as well?”

Gu Rong nodded.

“There are no restrictions on the number of participants; the Hua Cup is open to everyone who signs up.”

Hearing this, Gu Rong felt relieved.