"Why are you suddenly asking this?"
Master Xiong: "A customer asked today about this Ice Crystal Cake. I've never heard of it before, so I came to ask the teacher."
"I've only heard of it, but haven't had a chance to try it up north yet."
Master Xiong: "It seems Jiangcheng has it. That customer who tried the Ice Crystal Cake lost all interest in my pea jelly."
"Oh? If I get the chance, I definitely have to try it."
After hanging up, Mai Dejun just pocketed the phone when it vibrated again.
"Who is it this time? Won't they let this old guy rest on the weekend?"
"Hello?"
"Old Mai, it's me, Old Ge!"
"Oh, it's you. Don't bother me for drinks—I quit long ago."
"Not drinking, I'm inviting you to a meal."
"Oh? A meal? I'm picky about food!"
"Guaranteed delicious."
"When?"
"Tomorrow morning at 9."
"Lunch?"
"Breakfast."
"What? Breakfast?"
...
...
Shen Muyan finally finished her meeting but had to go inspect various departments next.
Her meticulous work ethic left Fang Ya speechless.
"When will this workaholic learn to enjoy life?"
Fang Ya sighed, realizing she'd have to go to the university town night market alone tonight.
She opened the message group chat, but it was still muted—no activity.
She didn't know when Lu Qin would open his stall.
Fang Ya really wanted to try the Ice Crystal Cake, having only gotten a small taste before most of it was eaten by Shen Muyan.
She suppressed her craving and prepared to head out solo to the night market.
This time, she was determined to try the legendary Stir-Fried Rice Noodles.
...
For dinner, Lu Qin made Twice-Cooked Pork. Lu Xiyao tried it for the first time and nearly bit her tongue.
"Daddy~! This Twice-Cooked Pork is so yummy~!"
Lu Qin picked some vegetables for the little one and said, "Don't just eat meat, eat more veggies too."
"Got it~!"
The little one ate a piece of the tender but not greasy Twice-Cooked Pork, then shoveled rice and vegetables into her mouth.
The vegetables, like the rice, had become the staple, not just side dishes.
Compared to the pork, the vegetables really didn't taste that good.
Father and daughter cleared all the dishes, eating their fill.
The little one even licked the pork plate, her mouth covered in grease.
"Daddy~! So delicious~! Can I bring Twice-Cooked Pork to kindergarten tomorrow?"
"Okay, but you can't just eat meat."
"I know, kids need to eat more vegetables too, balanced nutrition helps me grow tall~!"
Lu Xiyao said seriously.
She understood the reasoning.
Lu Qin smiled and got up to wash the dishes.
"Daddy~! I'll help~!"
Lu Qin washed the plates, and Lu Xiyao dried them.
At 6:30, father and daughter rode their three-wheeled food cart out.
They headed to the night market at Changlin Road University Town.
The hotpot restaurant boss stood at his door, watching the crowd packed into the alley, heart pounding.
"Wow! This turnout! Too crazy!"
A hotpot waiter finishing his shift tried sneaking out to join the line.
"Stop."
The boss called him back.
"Boss, I'm off work. You're not making me work overtime, right?"
"You bring me a portion of Stir-Fried Rice Noodles and a Mung Bean Paste."
"Huh?"
The boss had wanted to try for a while, but Lu Qin's stall was always too busy to get a chance.
He'd been craving it till now.
Lu Qin's Stir-Fried Rice Noodles stall had been in the alley for three or four days, its popularity beyond expectations.
Old Liu's stall at the alley entrance had been there five or six years, but since Lu Qin arrived, Old Liu's confidence was shattered—now he kept his distance.
Other stalls in the alley had halved in number.
None could challenge Lu Qin's Stir-Fried Rice Noodles throne.
The message group now had over 320 members.
Twenty minutes ago, Lu Qin lifted the mute ban and sent a notice.
The group chat exploded after a day of silence.
"Damn! Finally, Boss Lu is out at the stall! Brothers, charge!"
"Old spot, night market street! Bring your food containers!"
"Haha! I'm already here! Was my prediction good or what!"
"Dinner's Twice-Cooked Pork! Awesome! I'm bringing my own rice!"
"Skipped lunch and dinner, just waiting for Boss Lu's noodles! I'm coming~!"
"Living on Boss Lu's food every day!"
"Boss Lu, can you be my brother-in-law? My sister's the campus queen, pale, beautiful, long legs, both elegant and sweet!"
"Shut up upstairs!"
...
Lu Qin's three-wheeled cart entered the alley, greeted by enthusiastic applause.
"Boss Lu, you're finally here!"
"I'm about to starve, hurry up, save me!"
"Everyone, clear the way, line up properly, don't delay Boss Lu setting up!"
The line quickly straightened, almost like a parade.
Lu Xiyao was excited, sitting on the cart, waving her little fair hands.
She wasn't shy and was quite bold.
"Brothers and sisters, uncles and elders, hello~!"
"Thanks for waiting~!"
"Thanks for supporting my dad's business~!"
"Eat more later~!"
Her cute childish voice melted everyone instantly.
"Aiyo! This little cutie is too adorable!"
"Seeing Boss Lu's daughter again! So cute!"
"Whose little princess is this? Want to kidnap her!"
"Come, pinch her cheeks!"
...
Lu Qin didn't need to find a spot—the early customers had saved one for him about 10 meters into the alley.
The place was spacious.
No other stalls on either side.
Lu Qin had just parked when several customers came to help set up.
Lu Qin barely lifted a finger.
He hung up the small whiteboard and started business.
"Boss Lu, fire up quickly, 3 Stir-Fried Rice Noodles, 5 Mung Bean Pastes, 2 boxes of Ice Crystal Cake!"
"Same as him, plus 1 Twice-Cooked Pork!"
"Boss Lu, 5 Stir-Fried Rice Noodles, 1 Twice-Cooked Pork, 3 Mung Bean Pastes, 2 boxes of Ice Crystal Cake!"
"Hey, the people in front, just one box of Ice Crystal Cake is enough; there are so many behind us!"
"Exactly, exactly, be honest!"
Lu Qin was used to customers joking and bickering and paid it no mind.
He Stir-Fried Rice Noodles while watching Lu Xiyao.
The little one was well-behaved, not running off.
She sat on a small stool nearby and occasionally stood up to "direct" the queue.
"Big brother, line up properly~! Your butt's out~!"
"Please scan the QR code on the right, WeChat and Alipay both accepted~!"
"Miss, don't keep staring at my dad~! It distracts him from work~!"
Lu Xiyao's cheeky tone made the nearby customers laugh.
"Boss Lu's daughter is just too cute, hahaha!"
"Haha, beauty, looks like you want to be the kid's stepmom!"
"Boss Lu's so handsome, the kid so adorable, being the stepmom sounds like a great deal!"
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