"Bro, you're my first customer today—I'll give you some extra noodles and ham."
"Sure thing, young man. Do what you think is best, but make it quick."
The Oden uncle swallowed his saliva again.
Strange… Why did the Stir-Fried Rice Noodles smell more and more delicious?
He rarely ate Stir-Fried Rice Noodles before, but Lu Qin's really did smell incredible—so appetizing he just couldn't resist anymore.
A few quick tosses in the wok and the Stir-Fried Rice Noodles were ready, carrying a rich aroma and wok hei. The Oden uncle's nostrils flared like butterfly wings, and the craving in his belly was going wild.
"Hurry, give it to me! I'll pay in a bit!"
Unable to wait, the uncle reached out, grabbed the box, tore open the chopsticks, and started digging in.
"Oh wow! This is seriously good."
"Ah—hot!"
Head down, he gobbled it up. He never imagined Stir-Fried Rice Noodles could taste this amazing.
The aroma was intoxicating, the texture perfect. The rice noodles were soft yet springy, combined with savory eggs and ham that danced on the taste buds. The more he ate, the better it tasted—he couldn't stop.
Lu Qin used a marker to write the prices on a whiteboard:
[Plain Stir-Fried Rice Noodles: 8 yuan per serving]
[Add Egg: 1 yuan]
[Add Ham: 2 yuan]
[Add Lean Meat: 2 yuan]
In Jiangcheng, that was quite a reasonable price for Stir-Fried Rice Noodles.
The uncle finished his portion in just a few big bites, licked his lips, and was still unsatisfied.
If he weren't already full, he'd definitely get another.
"Young man, your Stir-Fried Rice Noodles are amazing. Smooth, flavorful, not greasy at all—the more I ate, the more I wanted."
He gave a big thumbs-up, scanned the QR code, and paid. Looked like Old Liu was going to feel the pressure.
As the WeChat payment went through, a notification rang in Lu Qin's head.
[Successfully sold 1 portion of Stir-Fried Rice Noodles. +1 point]
He only needed 100 points to get a spin on the prize wheel. Lu Qin was really looking forward to that.
By now, Lu Xiyao had finished her portion too, not even leaving behind the little bit of diced ham stuck to the container.
"Daddy, the Stir-Fried Rice Noodles were so yummy~! I want more~!"
Lu Qin glanced at his little one. "Think your tummy can still fit more?"
Lu Xiyao looked down at her round little belly, stuck out her tongue, and said, "Not right now. I'll eat more when I'm hungry later."
Not far away, two male university students were heading over, originally intending to buy grilled cold noodles. But they were caught by the delicious aroma of Stir-Fried Rice Noodles and turned their heads.
"Smells like Stir-Fried Rice Noodles. Smells amazing."
"Let's check it out. Looks like a new stall. It smells good—hope it tastes just as nice."
Lu Qin smiled and said, "Hey, guys, want to try some Stir-Fried Rice Noodles?"
The two students glanced at Lu Qin and were momentarily stunned—this stall owner was clearly way more handsome than them.
"Boss, we'll take two servings with egg."
"The ham and lean meat look really fresh too. Add both!"
Lu Qin: "Got it."
They paid, and 26 yuan hit his Alipay account—2 more system points too.
Two minutes later, the noodles were ready. Just as Lu Qin was about to pack them up, one of the students spoke up:
"Boss, no need to pack—it smells too good. I'm digging in now."
"These Stir-Fried Rice Noodles look super appetizing. I was really craving grilled cold noodles, but I'll save that for tomorrow."
They stood right there at the stall, devouring the Stir-Fried Rice Noodles.
"Whoa, surprise hit! Boss, your Stir-Fried Rice Noodles are amazing!"
"So good, so good—seriously!"
After a few compliments, the two dove right back into their food.
"Boss, you got anything to drink?"
One of the guys had just finished his noodles and was looking for something to quench his thirst.
"Sorry, it's my first day open—didn't have time to prep drinks," Lu Qin said with an apologetic smile.
The Oden uncle quickly chimed in, "I've got iced tea over here!"
Lu Qin's Stir-Fried Rice Noodles were generously portioned, with plenty of bean sprouts, cabbage, ham, and meat—just one serving was more than enough to fill you up.
"Boss, will you be here tomorrow?"
"Most likely, yeah."
"Great, we'll be back."
Once the two college students left, things quieted down again.
Though Lu Qin's Stir-Fried Rice Noodles were undeniably top-tier in taste, he hadn't yet built up a reputation, and very few people would venture into the depths of this alley to buy food.
The Oden uncle encouraged him, "Kid, your Stir-Fried Rice Noodles are absolutely amazing. Stick with it a few more days—your business will definitely pick up."
Hearing someone praise her dad, Lu Xiyao beamed with pride.
"Uncle, you've got great taste~! Didn't I say so? My daddy's food is super yummy~!"
"Haha, Uncle's just telling the truth."
"Heehee~!"
Lu Qin chuckled and shook his head.
Around 8 PM, the foot traffic at University Town hit its peak.
More people wandered deeper into the alley.
Some of them came looking for Stir-Fried Rice Noodles and noticed Lu Qin's stall, but chose not to stop—instead, they went back to the one at the alley entrance.
That one, Liu Ji Stir-Fried Rice Noodles, already had a line forming.
It was the herd mentality—customers naturally assumed that the longer the line, the better the food must be.
But that's not always the case.
A few minutes later—
Four or five girls came along, holding bubble tea, snapping pictures, and picking up snacks.
"I didn't have dinner—do you guys want Stir-Fried Rice Noodles?"
"Nah, I had some skewers earlier. I'm full."
"I haven't even finished my takoyaki. I'm good. You go ahead."
The group paused in front of Lu Qin's quiet stall.
"This place doesn't seem very popular. Let's just go to the one at the front of the alley."
One of them whispered.
"Yeah, but… this boss is so handsome. Totally my type. And he has a kid with him too. That little one looks like a porcelain doll—so cute!"
"Pretty sisters~! You should try my daddy's Stir-Fried Rice Noodles! They're super tasty~!"
Lu Xiyao smiled sweetly, giving them her cutest look.
"Oh my god, she's so adorable!"
"I'm gonna melt—come here, let me pinch those chubby cheeks!"
"Boss, do we get the kid as a bonus with a purchase?"
One of the girls even joked.
"The kid's not for sale," Lu Qin replied, smiling. "But you're welcome to try the noodles—they're really tasty."
"Alright then, I'll take a portion—with egg."
"Got it."
Lu Qin quickly got to work.
The girls stared at him, eyes sparkling.
They say men are most attractive when they're focused—and at this moment, Lu Qin, seriously cooking noodles, absolutely fit the bill.
After seeing so many greasy old stall owners, Lu Qin's clean, handsome look in an apron was refreshing and charming.
"Whoa! Smells amazing!"
The noodles were done in no time. Lu Qin packed it skillfully and handed it over. "Here you go."
The rich aroma had the girls all swallowing hungrily.
None of the stalls in this alley had tables or chairs—it was all takeaway.
"Boss, we're off—if it's good, we'll come back for more."
At first, they'd only bought the noodles because of Lu Qin and Lu Xiyao's good looks.
But once the noodles were ready, their minds changed.
"Let's hurry and find a spot to sit—I need to try these Stir-Fried Rice Noodles. They smell incredible!"
The group quickly found a spot in the night market outside the alley to sit and eat.
"Only one pair of chopsticks? Why didn't you grab a few more?"
"I asked if you guys wanted any—you all said no. How was I supposed to grab more for just one order..."
They each took turns picking up a bite of the Stir-Fried Rice Noodles and popping it into their mouths.
Immediately, their eyes lit up.
"Oh my god, this is amazing!"
"So fragrant and springy—I've never had Stir-Fried Rice Noodles this good before."
"This is chef's kiss!"
"No way, one portion is nowhere near enough. Hurry, let's get more!"
"……"
The people around them noticed how dramatically they were reacting to a simple plate of Stir-Fried Rice Noodles, and curiosity started spreading.
"Hey beauties, where'd you buy those noodles? Smells amazing!"
"Babe! I want some from that stall too, it looks so good—can you go get it for me?"
"Excuse me, where did you buy those noodles?"
"It's from that narrow alley over there."
"An alley? There are a few stalls there—do you remember which one?"
"It's the one at the very end. The stall owner is super handsome, and there's also a cute guy with him. Wait, I'll take you there—I'm going back to buy five more portions! Still haven't had enough!"
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