On the other side, Fang Ya reviewed and finalized the food short video she had edited, then posted it on her TikTok account.
She had over 15 million followers on both Weibo and TikTok.
Recently, her food videos had been a bit lackluster, as most of the popular food spots had already been filmed, and the truly delicious dishes were becoming increasingly rare. She couldn't just repeat herself over and over again.
Sigh, it looks like she would have to stop uplng content for a while.
Fang Ya scrolled through her feed, bored, as she browsed TikTok.
After passing a beauty-related video, the next one that caught her attention was a food video taken on the street.
[This Stir-Fried Rice Noodles stall is absolutely amazing! So good it'll make you cry!]
The video showcased a close-up of the Stir-Fried Rice Noodles being tossed in the pan, with a young woman eating and giving a thumbs-up.
The video creator had only a few hundred followers but already had thousands of likes.
Fang Ya clicked on the comments section, which had over a hundred replies.
[Isn't this the Stir-Fried Rice Noodles stall in the narrow alley near Changlin RUniversity Town? I went there yesterday, and the noodles were amazing!]
[I knew it! The owner is a young, handsome guy. The noodles are seriously delicious! Words can't even describe it!]
[It's always packed, though. I couldn't get in line, so I just had a cup of Mung Bean Paste. After tasting his Mung Bean Paste, I don't even want milk tea anymore!]
[I couldn't get in line either! I'll go earlier tomorrow to queue!]
[Which one is it? Is it really that good or just hype?]
[It's not just good, it's amazing! I've never liked Stir-Fried Rice Noodles before, but now I can't stop thinking about it!]
…
Fang Ya glanced through the comments. They didn't seem like a paid promotion—just genuine feedback.
She left a comment herself: [Is it really that good? Don't lie to me!]
Within minutes, the TikTok video creator excitedly replied to her comment.
[Wow!! Is it really Fang Ya herself? The food blogger with millions of followers!!]
[I'm so honored!! Confetti!!]
[I watch your videos all the time!!]
[It's absolutely true! The Stir-Fried Rice Noodles are incredibly delicious! They're in that narrow alley on Changlin RUniversity Town!]
[The owner is super handsome and young! Go at 7 pm, and the stall with the longest line will definitely be the right one!!]
It was Fang Ya's first time being commented on by such a big influencer. The creator was understandably excited and replied several times.
Fang Ya didn't respond but gave the comment a like and silently saved the address. When she had the time, she'd visit the University Town to see if the Stir-Fried Rice Noodles were really as good as everyone said.
…
In the morning, Lu Qin woke up at 5 AM. The little one was still in her room, cuddling her stuffed bear, fast asleep.
After washing up, Lu Qin went outside, unplugged the tricycle's charger, and slid it under the seat.
He then hopped on and rode out to buy ingredients.
The previous night, Lu Qin had used system points to draw rewards.
With 628 points, he got six chances.
The rewards were decent—several mint candies, a children's toothpaste, and [Maxed-Out Tricycle Driving Skills].
The system's children's toothpaste wasn't just any regular one. It was specifically designed to prevent cavities and clean teeth for kids under ten. Perfect for the little one.
With the maxed-out tricycle driving skills, the moment Lu Qin hopped on his three-wheeled food cart, his muscles and nerves became extraordinarily proficient.
Now, he could ride the tricycle with his eyes closed and even drift into parking spots.
Moreover, he found that while riding the tricycle, he became sharper—able to assess rconditions accurately and avoid accidents.
Lu Qin twisted the throttle, and the tricycle revved to life.
He executed a smooth U-turn, and the tricycle quickly sped out of the yard.
He stopped at the local market to buy ingredients for the Stir-Fried Rice Noodles: cabbage, bean sprouts, ham, etc.
The vegetables had to be fresh, and given the popularity of his stall, there were rarely any leftovers by the end of the day.
He bought enough ham for three days and made sure the pork was fresh.
Lu Qin also bought ten kilograms of rock candy for making Mung Bean Paste.
Today, he was going to add a new item—Ice Crystal Cake.
Ice Crystal Cake was an exquisite pastry, and it took a lot of time and effort to make, so Lu Qin didn't plan to make too many.
He'd use a limited sale strategy to attract more people while offering more variety in his menu.
After spending about half an hour at the market, Lu Qin stopped at a rice and flour store.
"Boss, is this rice from Linggu?"
Lu Qin picked up a handful of rice from the woven bag and rubbed it between his fingers, asking.
"Ah, young man, you can tell? This is Linggu's rice?"
"It's rounder and shinier compared to others, and a bit flatter too."
"Impressive!"
"How much is it per kilogram?"
"5.3 yuan."
"I'll take ten kilograms."
"Sure thing!"
"Do you have glutinous rice?"
"We do. The one on the left is 5.6 yuan, and the one on the right is 6.4 yuan. Which one do you want?"
"Is the one on the left Xinyang glutinous rice?"
"Authentic Xinyang glutinous rice, or I'll compensate you ten times if it's fake."
"Give me sixty kilograms."
"Got it."
Lu Qin scanned the QR code to pay and grabbed the rice bags. He then looked up and noted the store's location.
"Boss, I'm leaving now. I'll come again next time for a discount."
"Alright, take care, young man."
Choosing the right ingredients was critical to making authentic Ice Crystal Cake.
The best glutinous rice and Japonica rice for the cake came from Linggu and Xinyang—two neighboring small counties in the north.
When making traditional Chinese pastries, handcrafting was essential.
The western approach, where machines were used to crush rice into flour, would result in pastries with significantly worse textures.
A true connoisseur could easily tell the difference.
Lu Qin had done his research and bought a small stone mill from an old lady in her eighties. The mill could grind five to six kilograms of rice at a time and cost him 30 yuan.
He also bought a steamer for buns, peanut oil, honey, charcoal, molds, and other essential tools for making Ice Crystal Cake.
The honey had to be osmanthus honey, and the peanut oil had to be pressed in a local workshop—not the commercial kind.
After about an hour and a half of shopping, Lu Qin had gathered all the ingredients and tools he needed, spending a little over 600 yuan.
He ld everything onto his tricycle and headed toward the southern part of the city.
When he arrived at the neighborhood, Grandpa Ge and some neighbors seemed to be waiting for him.
Seeing the tricycle, Grandpa Ge smiled widely and said:
"Xiao Lu, you're back from shopping? It's the weekend today. Are you still setting up your stall near Sunshine Primary School?"
Lu Qin slowed down and replied: "Yeah, even though the kids aren't in school, there are still several neighborhoods nearby with people who want to buy breakfast."
"That's great! Later, we'll come over to have your Stir-Fried Rice Noodles and Mung Bean Paste."
"Sounds good."
"Xiao Lu, your Stir-Fried Rice Noodles are so delicious! They're not greasy at all. The first bite made me crave the second one!"
"My daughter-in-law hasn't had much appetite lately and hasn't eaten breakfast for several days. But yesterday, she ate your Stir-Fried Rice Noodles and almost broke the chopsticks! She wants to eat them again today!"
"My little tiger is the same. He's definitely coming today for your Stir-Fried Rice Noodles!"
"Xiao Lu, what time are you opening? We'll come right on time."
"I'll be ready in two hours, need to do some prep work."
"Okay, we'll wait for you!"
Lu Qin went back home, and the little one was still asleep. Since it was the weekend, he let her sleep in.
He started preparing the ingredients for his stall.
Making the Stir-Fried Rice Noodles was simple: soak the noodles and drain them.
Chop up the vegetables and meat, and that was it.
While the Mung Bean Paste was simmering, Lu Qin began preparing to make the Ice Crystal Cake.
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