Chapter 33

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Protagonist:

Lu Feng

Seeing everyone arguing back and forth, scrambling for that last xiaolongbao, the eldest grandpa spoke up: "I'll just buy it myself. This portion belongs to this young lady, so don't go snatching it from her."

Seeing that even the eldest grandpa had said so, those few people from earlier fell silent.

Judging by the looks of it, tonight's red bean paste xiaolongbao are quite popular.

The next pot of xiaolongbao came out of the steamer quickly, and when it was the eldest grandpa's turn, Lu Feng asked: "Grandpa, are you eating in today?"

"No need, just pack it for me." The grandpa shook his head, touched the back of his neck, and said with some puzzlement: "Don't know what's going on today, but I keep feeling a chill on my back in waves. I'll just go back and eat."

Lu Feng nodded, packed up the fresh meat xiaolongbao and handed them to the eldest grandpa, who left the shop cheerfully.

After the eldest grandpa left, among the diners queuing behind, a girl's figure also followed along and left.

Lu Feng didn't notice these things, and continued entertaining the diners in the shop.

At eleven in the evening, Lu Feng, who had been busy for two hours, ended today's business.

After tidying up the kitchen and hall, just as he was preparing to close the door, a figure suddenly came in from outside.

"Boss Lu, you've worked hard today. Your xiaolongbao are still as delicious as ever!"

Xiao Feilong's big face was full of excitement, and the corners of his mouth still had barbecue sauce on them.

One look and you could tell he'd just eaten his fill outside and come back.

"It's you. I was getting ready to close." Lu Feng replied politely.

"I already ate xiaolongbao today. It's like this, I have something I want to discuss with you, Boss Lu." Xiao Feilong's face was full of politeness, his tone quite sincere.

"Something? Go ahead."

Lu Feng had a good impression of this streamer Xiao Feilong.

Because he didn't have those annoying behaviors of certain internet celebrities who, just because they have a bit of fame, think they're superior to others.

"It's like this, I posted a video the day before yesterday. Don't know if you saw it, Boss Lu, but that video went viral."

Xiao Feilong organized his words, speaking very practically:

"I thought I'd strike while the iron's hot and do a livestream at your place tomorrow, to come ask for your opinion, Boss Lu."

"Livestream?"

Lu Feng didn't rush to answer Xiao Feilong, but instead asked the question he cared about most: "Is there a fee?"

He'd heard before that those store-visiting internet celebrities charge for promoting shops, and the more fans they have, the higher the fee.

Xiao Feilong already had quite a few fans online, and after that video of his went viral, his popularity skyrocketed even further.

If it's too expensive, then forget it.

With his culinary skill, this shop of his would sooner or later become famous throughout the land,

it's not that he's unwilling to spend money.

Absolutely not.

"Boss Lu, look at what you're saying. How could I charge you!" Xiao Feilong laughed and pointed at the short video on his phone: "I'm the one who got a popularity boost thanks to you. I should be the one paying you, if anything!"

"How about this: tomorrow's livestream, the gifts fans donate, we split fifty-fifty. How's that?"

Hearing Xiao Feilong say there was no fee, Lu Feng was naturally very satisfied and immediately agreed wholeheartedly.

But he thought for a moment and still didn't forget to remind Xiao Feilong: "You can livestream here, but don't disturb the other customers' dining."

He didn't want a livestream to cause those customers who came here to enjoy the food to have any bad experience.

Earlier, Lu Feng had seen online that some internet celebrities, to avoid being disturbed during their livestreams, would block roads and clear venues,

like an emperor inspecting the grassroots, stirring up public resentment.

"Boss Lu, rest assured, absolutely not! If I have any out-of-line behavior, you can kick me out anytime!"

Seeing Lu Feng agree, Xiao Feilong was instantly overjoyed, repeatedly patting his chest and guaranteeing he absolutely wouldn't affect tomorrow's normal business.

He had a premonition this time too that tomorrow's livestream would definitely go viral again, and his popularity would rise another level.

Hearing Xiao Feilong say this, Lu Feng nodded.

As for the fan donations Xiao Feilong mentioned, Lu Feng didn't take it too much to heart.

He used to often send gifts to the female streamers he followed. A single little red heart could make a streamer shout thanks to "big brother," and he felt they earned their money pretty hard too.

After seeing Xiao Feilong off, Lu Feng locked the shop door, ending today's business.

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Friday at 10:30 AM, Lu Feng woke up.

After getting up and washing up simply, Lu Feng returned to bed to check the mission progress.

There are 50 portions of xiaolongbao left to complete the mission. Today it can be smoothly completed.

Thinking of the 1 million reward, Lu Feng couldn't help but feel a bit excited inside.

With his previous 5000 monthly salary, he'd have to save for over a decade without eating or drinking to have this much.

Lu Feng calculated that once the reward arrived, he'd treat himself to a good splurge.

That broken phone of his, playing games lags terribly.

And that computer on the desk that hasn't been turned on in ages. It's not that Lu Feng doesn't like playing on computers.

It's just that his computer is practically an antique. Its boot speed directly beats 99% of computers nationwide.

The fan inside the case spins up with a sound comparable to an engine.

Of course the most important thing is this cramped rental house. Even in broad daylight, if you close the door, you have to turn on the lights inside.

Now that he had money, he planned to first switch to the latest model fruit phone, then get a computer with decent performance.

On the weekend he would go out and look for a rental house closer to Food Street, more spacious and brighter.

With money, of course he had to properly improve his life.

As for today's new flavor for business, Lu Feng rarely thought seriously for a while.

If nothing unexpected happened, today would be his last day of business this week.

After the mission was complete, he planned to rest properly for two days.

After deep consideration, since it was the last day, he would sell something good.

He decided to make Crab Roe Xiaolongbao today.

Because the process of making crab roe buns was relatively complex, after eating lunch, Lu Feng arrived at the shop early.

Right now was not the season for Hairy Crabs to hit the market, but Lu Feng was not worried about this at all.

He still had the omnipotent System Mall.

He placed an order for a batch of Hairy Crabs from the System Mall, and as soon as the order was placed, movement came from the Storage Room.

Lu Feng didn't buy too many, mainly because the System Mall sold them relatively expensive.

The price was much more expensive than Hairy Crabs on the market.

Lu Feng casually picked a Hairy Crab, placed it in his hand, and observed it carefully.

This Hairy Crab was tied up five-flower style with coarse rope; although its limbs and claws could not move, its eyes were very spirited.

The Hairy Crab was very large, the size of an adult's palm; Lu Feng felt it was heavy in his hand, estimating this one must be four or five liang.

Worthy of being Hairy Crabs bought from the System Mall; at a glance they were all fresh crabs with full roe and fat paste.

Looking at the quality of these crabs, Lu Feng didn't feel the System's prices were expensive anymore; mainly the quality was really good.

These crabs looked very clean, but to let diners eat with peace of mind, Lu Feng still washed them one by one.

Afterwards, Lu Feng brought out steamers, put the cleaned Hairy Crabs into the steamers, covered them, and directly started steaming on high heat.

Thinking of those Hairy Crabs tied up five-flower style, being steamed alive like this, Lu Feng felt he was a bit cruel.

Those were all living lives!

Too miserable; once the Crab Roe Xiaolongbao are done, he must eat a few more, to let their souls rest in peace.

White smoke gradually rose from the steamers, the fresh fragrance of crab meat began to permeate the Kitchen.

Smelling this fragrance, Lu Feng's stomach began to growl.