[Explanation] Recently, the 8-yuan dumpling buffet near a construction site in Jinan, Shandong has attracted the attention of many netizens. Workers can eat all they need for only 8 yuan.
The reporter learned after visiting that there are currently three or four 8 yuan dumpling buffet stalls near the site, and Xing Jinglan, who is more than 50 years old, is one of the stall owners.
For three years, she insisted on riding the tricycle selling dumplings to the construction site every day to provide construction workers with affordable, healthy and delicious dumplings.
[Explanation] On January 9, the temperature was as low as minus ten degrees. At this time, Xing Jinglan was wrapped in a thick cotton coat and was constantly tumbling dumplings in the pot.
After a while, a bowl of hot dumplings was brought to the front of the construction workers.
Xing Jinglan told reporters that the reason why she provided dumplings to construction workers was that it was not easy to see construction workers when they were selling early three years ago.
[Concurrent] Xing Jinglan, owner of dumplings
It was very hard to see migrant workers get up to work at 5 o'clock.
The dumplings just want them to eat more.
One catty is 30, which is not enough to eat. Give them a little more to make them full.
Selling dumplings makes very little money, only a few cents per bowl.
Some can eat two and a half bowls and don't make any money. Please serve them (migrant workers).
After eating (satisfied), warm and give (migrant workers) a heart-warming "home".
[Explanation] In the three years of providing self-service dumplings, Xing Jinglan has been to countless number of construction sites. Whether it is windy or rainy, or severely cold and hot, she persists every day.
Many construction workers have become Xing Jinglan's "repeat customers" due to the long-term offering of dumplings buffet. Every lunchtime, these workers will come to her stall to have a meal and reserve enough energy for the work in the afternoon.
[Concurrent] Lu Baosheng, a construction worker
8 yuan a bowl, it must be said every day.
It’s cold now and it’s warmer to eat some dumplings.
(Dumplings) taste very good, 8 yuan is enough for migrant workers to eat.
It’s hard to eat if you're full, you can't work (not doing well) if you're not full.
[Explanation] Due to the dangers near the construction site and the strict traffic control on the surrounding roads, it is difficult for Xing Jinglan and other stall owners who provide dumpling buffets to find a stable place to provide meals.
In order to make the construction workers full and eat well, and to make the heart-warming dumpling buffet better continue, the local street office and other departments set up a nearly 200 square meter love stall for the operators of these dumpling buffets. .
With an exclusive booth, Xing Jinglan came to the love booth at 11 noon every day to provide a dumpling buffet for the construction workers.
[Concurrent] Xing Jinglan, owner of dumplings
This area (a few days) is called a stall. It used to be placed on the road and occupied the road for business. People were unwilling.
It's good now. I have marked a zone for you to sell here.
(My) is in a good mood, let’s sell the food, and the migrant workers are in a good mood, (and) they don’t take up business.
[Explanation] Talking about future plans, Xing Jinglan told reporters that as long as the construction workers can eat, she will always provide an 8 yuan dumpling buffet. While earning a meager income, she will provide a place for construction workers to fill The loving "home" with full stomach.
Yang Fei and Baiyang report from Jinan
Editor in charge: 【Luo Pan】