In front of Sunshine Primary School.
Lu Qin hadn't expected another wave of customers at the end.
They were the neighborhood elders from the old district, led by his next-door neighbor, Grandpa Ge.
"Xiao Lu, we came to support you, specially came to try your Stir-Fried Rice Noodles."
"Oh, I haven't eaten Stir-Fried Rice Noodles in ages, I'll have one to try."
"Wow, Xiao Lu, your business this morning is pretty good, huh? You've sold out several baskets of noodles already?"
Grandpa Ge's sharp eyes caught sight of several stacked plastic baskets nearby.
But he didn't really know how many portions had been sold.
He thought there were lots of people outside the school in the morning, so business naturally wouldn't be bad.
Lu Qin smiled and said, "Not bad. Grandpa, Grandma, do you have any dietary preferences? Should I skip the chili?"
Grandpa Ge raised an eyebrow. "Hey, who are you underestimating? Give me extra chili. Stir-Fried Rice Noodles have to be spicy."
"I can't handle spicy. And less oil for me, please."
"Make me three portions to take home to the others, normal style, I can handle the spice."
"Alright, I'll get started."
Lu Qin fired up the stove, scooped a spoonful of lard into the iron wok, and began stir-frying the noodles.
The elders chatted away nearby.
Three grandmas whispered gossip about Lu Qin in low voices.
"Honestly, Xiao Lu's a pretty decent young man. Handsome, reliable, just has a kid with him."
"So what if he's got a kid? Being a divorced dad is actually a plus now. Have you seen that little girl? So cute and pretty, bright eyes and pearly teeth, very likable."
"Hey Wang Guifen, you trying to play matchmaker for Xiao Lu?"
"Why not? Once this news spreads, even young ladies will be lining up for him."
"Guifen, don't get ahead of yourself. My cousin's got a single young lady; I'll ask her first."
An old man nearby couldn't stand it anymore and cleared his throat, interrupting the grandmas.
"Stop it, you've only known him for two days. Why are you matchmaking without even asking him?"
"You don't understand…"
Suddenly, the wok's aroma rose, spreading in the air.
The elders paused, then sniffed.
"Huh? Why does it smell so good?"
Everyone stopped chatting and turned to look at the wok.
Golden noodles flipped in the pan, mixed with cabbage, bean sprouts, onions, ham, and other ingredients, looking very appetizing.
Lu Qin carefully dabbed soy sauce, salt, and sugar from the seasoning containers, controlling the amounts precisely, then poured them into the wok.
After seasoning, he quickly tossed the noodles five or six more times, drizzled some sesame oil, and finished.
The whole process was smooth and practiced, even more skillful than a hotel chef.
The elders were stunned for a moment, then began murmuring praises.
"Wow, didn't expect Xiao Lu to have such skills. So professional!"
"Yeah, really good! His tossing technique is better than a chef's!"
"Did you see that? He stir-fried like making art, truly amazing!"
Lu Qin finished three portions, packed them into boxes. Grandpa Ge quickly said,
"Xiao Lu, no rush to pack up, let's try some first. You keep cooking."
With that, he picked up a portion. The oily shine made Grandpa Ge, who hadn't eaten breakfast, even hungrier.
"Let me try first."
He took chopsticks, picked up a bite, chewed, and swallowed.
The others watched intently.
"Old Ge, how is it? Tasty?"
"Definitely good, smells amazing!"
Soon, Grandpa Ge's eyes showed amazement as he said, "Fragrant! Chewy! Soft! Crisp! Refreshing!"
"Hey! This Stir-Fried Rice Noodles are incredible! Extremely delicious!"
Hearing this, others couldn't hold back, "Let me try too."
Grandpa Ge handed out disposable chopsticks.
The elders didn't mind sharing, passing the three portions around bite by bite, unable to stop eating.
"Mm, really delicious!"
"I've lived half my life and never had Stir-Fried Rice Noodles this good — not greasy, not cloying, and so bouncy and tasty, excellent!"
"Boss Xiao Lu, add two more portions for me, no wait, three to go!"
"Add two more for me too!"
"I used to not eat much Stir-Fried Rice Noodles for breakfast, but this stuff really whets the appetite!"
Originally, Grandpa Ge and the neighbors came just to support Lu Qin's business.
But now, with this Stir-Fried Rice Noodles, they didn't just want to support — they'd come often.
No, they'd come every day.
Grandpa Ge finished his portion, belched happily, and was fully satisfied.
His gaze toward Lu Qin had changed; he nodded and smiled:
"Xiao Lu, who did you learn this from? So tasty, no other Stir-Fried Rice Noodles can compare."
Lu Qin packed up more than a dozen portions, handing them to the elders.
He looked at Grandpa Ge and said, "Didn't learn from anyone, figured it out myself."
"Good, very good!" Grandpa Ge nodded in approval.
These elders had come specifically to support Lu Qin's business, so he told them they only needed to pay for the plain Stir-Fried Rice Noodles, as a discount.
But the elders scanned to pay full price anyway, not wanting to take advantage.
Grandpa Ge said, "Boss Xiao Lu, your Stir-Fried Rice Noodles aren't cheap, but totally worth it."
The elders happily carried their noodles and left.
9:10 AM.
Lu Qin packed up the food cart and rode off.
He had sold about 130 portions of Stir-Fried Rice Noodles this morning, all the mung bean juice sold out, earning about 2,000 yuan in total.
After deducting costs, the profit was roughly 1,500 yuan — a very decent income.
Thanks to the fatigue-reducing aura granted by the system, Lu Qin stirred-fried over 100 portions without feeling tired, just sweating a little.
Waiting at a traffic light, Lu Qin checked the system.
He had 268 points.
Points had no other use except for lotteries.
On impulse, Lu Qin tried two draws.
[Congratulations! You received one "Sunny Day Card." Use this card to guarantee sunny weather for a whole day — no rain, snow, or hail — so you can confidently set up your stall.]
[Congratulations! You received one "Street Vendor Map App." The software has been automatically installed on your phone. Open the map to search for the best local vending spots. The app is bound to your character and will transfer automatically if you switch phones.]
Lu Qin unlocked his phone and indeed saw a new app icon on his home screen.
He opened the Street Vendor App; the interface looked like a typical phone map, with a search button at the top.
After tapping it, red dots appeared on the map.
On the right was a list with many options:
[Old Alley Entrance at Guomao South Gate, current foot traffic 400, 1.3 km away]
[Tianhong Bridge East on Jiefang Road, current foot traffic 750, 2.8 km away]
[People's Square Pedestrian Street, current foot traffic 1650, 3.2 km away, stall fee 20 yuan]
…
After studying for a while, Lu Qin realized the foot traffic at these locations changed with time — this app was very useful.
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