Live Streaming Food Stall… But in Dog-Blooded Novels – CH50

Chapter 50

In front of the fruit salad stall.

A girl who looked around twenty years old excitedly said, “Boss, I’ll have a fruit salad!”

She pointed at the various fruits on the stall and began picking them out.

Jian Yunlan nodded and smiled, “Alright.”

The girl standing at the stall appeared to be a college student.

She wore a simple white t-shirt and jeans, with a high ponytail. Her appearance was clean and fresh, yet there was an undeniable air of elegance around her.

—Huo Huan had indeed been pampered by her parents since childhood.

To put it in today’s terms, she was a young lady born with a silver spoon in her mouth.

Unlike Wang Xiaofu, who might worry that “eating inexpensive fruit salad would lower her status,” Huo Huan’s status didn’t need to be reflected in the prices of things. Even if she wore the most ordinary white t-shirt and jeans, people could still immediately recognize her uniqueness.

She ate whatever she wanted, never caring about whether it was expensive or cheap.

Huo Huan had just finished a hotpot meal at a high-end private restaurant in the city center, where the ingredients were top-notch, but the greasy, spicy aftertaste lingered on her palate.

On the way to Liujin KTV to meet her college friends, she had been thinking about eating something light to wash away that greasy feeling—preferably something fruity, tart, and sweet.

As soon as she entered, she saw this fruit salad stall bathed in warm light.

Huo Huan didn’t often visit street food markets, so this type of fruit salad stall was a novelty to her, and she was incredibly intrigued.

The stall looked cozy, and the fruits were all brightly colored and appetizing. The various toppings were also eye-catching. Not to mention, both the stall owner and the helper were handsome young men!

“I’ll have strawberries, dragon fruit, green grapes, mango… and some watermelon, it should be sweet!”

Huo Huan leaned forward, casually pointing to whatever fruits she wanted.

Jian Yunlan took a transparent glass bowl, scooped the selected fruits with a slotted spoon, and layered them. Then he poured a thick, smooth layer of yogurt on top.

The yogurt was made according to Jian Yunlan’s recipe, using coconut milk, yogurt, and light cream to achieve the perfect sweet-and-tangy flavor that complemented the fruit salad.

There was a method to plating the fruit salad too.

Fruits like melon and watermelon, which were watery, were placed at the bottom, while firmer fruits like peaches and pears were layered on top.

Once the base was prepared, Jian Yunlan scooped a generous amount of yogurt, drenching the fruit. Then, he added the softer fruits like dragon fruit, banana, green grapes, and mango on the top.

Huo Huan watched, captivated and savoring every moment.

“What toppings would you like?” Jian Yunlan asked.

“Are these red beans considered toppings? I’ll have red beans, raisins, and… Oreo crumbs,” Huo Huan said.

Jian Yunlan nodded, sprinkling a layer of sweet red beans and raisins over the fruit salad, then added a sprinkling of fine Oreo crumbs as a finishing touch.

And just like that, a bowl of fruit salad was complete.

Huo Huan eagerly took the bowl of fruit salad—

The bright, colorful fruits were nestled in the thick, creamy yogurt, topped with raisins and sweet red beans. The soft, sweet red beans were round and tender.

On top of the thick, creamy yogurt were large, plump, translucent green grapes, looking incredibly fresh; there were also dewdrop-covered strawberries with deep red skin and evenly distributed seeds; the purple-red dragon fruit cubes were juicy, and the juice flowed into the yogurt, turning it a pretty light purple.

All the fruits were harmoniously arranged, enveloped in the cool, smooth yogurt, and the fruit’s fragrance was tantalizing!

Huo Huan couldn’t exactly describe why, but this bowl of fruit salad looked beautiful, fresh, and made her mouth water.

She scooped up a spoonful. The yogurt was so delicate, almost stretching as she pulled it away.

She could hardly wait to bring the spoonful to her mouth.

…Huo Huan’s eyes lit up!

—The moment it touched her tongue, the first taste was the yogurt. She didn’t know how it was made, but it was cold, silky smooth, and sweet with just the right amount of tanginess. It slid down her throat effortlessly.

In the rich aroma of milk, there was a faint, almost imperceptible hint of coconut, making one want to savor it slowly.

At that moment, the green grape flesh, wrapped in yogurt, was already trembling slightly between her teeth.

She took a bite, and the plump juice of the green grape immediately flowed out, carrying the grape’s unique fresh fragrance. It was tangy and sweet, with the tender, bouncy texture of the fruit that was absolutely delightful.

The yogurt-covered green grape flesh wasn’t too sour or astringent; it just gave a refreshing feeling that quickly washed away the greasiness left from the hotpot.

While chewing, she could also taste the soft, sweet honey beans—smooth and naturally sweetened red bean paste—and the combination of the green grapes and yogurt’s acidity was simply irresistible…

“How refreshing, it’s so delicious!” Huo Huan couldn’t help but scoop another large spoonful, savoring it as she spoke in amazement:

“Even though the fruits are the same, when paired with the yogurt and these toppings, it tastes so completely different. The flavor layers are super rich…”

Huo Huan had never lacked for various fresh, expensive fruits. Whenever she wanted something, her parents would immediately have it airlifted to her, the freshest variety available.

But the way this fruit salad was made not only preserved the fruits’ own deliciousness but elevated it to an entirely new level.

It made her feel like all the fruit she had eaten before was a waste compared to this!

“Boss, this fruit salad is really too delicious!” Huo Huan said while eating.

Jian Yunlan smiled and nodded.

For him, seeing the satisfied expressions of his customers was the greatest compliment.

“Also, thank you to the little brother who peeled the green grapes by hand.” Huo Huan turned to smile sweetly at Yu Ming.

Yu Ming nodded and softly said “Thank you,” then awkwardly lowered his head.

…For some reason, his grape peeling skills had become more and more efficient.

Wait a minute.

This Young Master Jian is really selling fruit salad?!

His role is really just to peel grapes at the fruit salad stall…?

Huo Huan, thoroughly enjoying herself, stood in place to keep eating.

She didn’t want to rush through it, taking time to savor each bite—the delicate taste of the yogurt, the texture of the fruit, and the soft sweetness of the honey beans.

She didn’t even notice when her high school classmates found her.

“Huo Huan, we were wondering why we couldn’t find you! We thought you’d gotten lost on the way!”

A group of young people, around college age, ran over—both boys and girls—surrounding Huo Huan and speaking all at once:

“Yeah, the reunion’s been waiting for you.” “First time seeing you late!” “What could have dragged our Miss Huo away?”

Huo Huan was always punctual. If she said she’d arrive at 11, she would. It was already close to 11:30, and there was no sign of her, and she hadn’t replied to any messages.

Everyone had gotten worried, thinking something had happened to her, and they were planning to go out and search.

But as soon as they stepped out of the private room, they found Huo Huan standing right in front of the KTV entrance, eating fruit salad!

This young lady, Huo Huan, was eating fruit salad at such a down-to-earth street food stall.

Everyone felt that the scene looked strange no matter how they looked at it.

Moreover, Huo Huan was holding the bowl of fruit salad and recommending it to them with bright eyes: “This fruit salad is really delicious. You all should try it. Seriously, I’m not lying!”

“Huh?”

A girl with pink hair sneakily glanced at Jian Yunlan and Yu Ming, the handsome guys at the fruit salad stall, then nudged Huo Huan and asked in a low voice:

“Are you here to cheer for the handsome guys… maybe you want their contact information?”

Now, street fruit salad stalls were everywhere, and the pink-haired girl didn’t think this stall was anything special.

The most interesting part, she assumed, were the two handsome guys at the stall!

Huo Huan: “…”

“It’s really not about that. It’s really delicious, you’ll see if you try it,” Huo Huan said helplessly.

Everyone exchanged looks with each other. Since they were all just hanging around with nothing to do, they decided to buy some fruit salad to try.

A few of the young people gathered around the stall.

“Boss, I’ll have one too. Let me see… mango, dragon fruit, kiwi…”

“I’ll have one as well.”

“I’m not very hungry, so I’ll just share one with my best friend.”

The fruit looked fresh, but they weren’t sure how the fruit salad would taste.

…Though Huo Huan had recommended it so strongly, they didn’t take it too seriously.

After all, they had been classmates for years and knew Huo Huan’s family background well. She definitely wouldn’t normally eat street food.

This was probably her first time eating fruit salad—just trying something new, treating it like a treasure.

However, the moment a spoonful of fruit salad entered their mouths, their attitudes immediately changed!

The pink-haired girl couldn’t help but widen her eyes.

—She scooped up a spoonful full of strawberries, the strawberries soaked in yogurt and topped with crispy crunchy bits.

She took a bite, and the sweet, red fruit flesh melted into juice in her mouth. The aroma of the strawberry filled her mouth.

These strawberries were a bit overripe, and when chewed, they were soft with a bit of crunch. If eaten alone, they might seem too sweet. But with the delicate, smooth yogurt, the overripe strawberries had a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, making them refreshing and delicious…

And it smelled so good!

The fragrance of the strawberries, along with the aromas of the other fruits, layered on top of the yogurt, blending the milk and fruit scents together.

Even the toppings that didn’t have much flavor on their own, like the crispy crunchy bits, became sweet and chewy.

The pink-haired girl stared at the bowl in disbelief:

“How is this so delicious?! I thought all fruit salads were pretty much the same, oh my god…”

The pink-haired girl loved fruit salad and had tried nearly all the fruit salad stalls and shops in the college town, but they all seemed pretty similar—

They were good, but nothing particularly stunning.

But this fruit salad in front of her was different.

The freshness of the fruit was secondary; what truly stood out was the way the fruits, yogurt, and toppings were perfectly balanced in flavor. Nothing felt out of place, the presentation and texture were excellent, and the combination of flavors created a synergy that was greater than the sum of its parts.

It turns out that fruit salad can reflect a person’s culinary skills!

The pink-haired girl immediately looked at the fruit salad vendor with newfound respect.

The other young people felt the same way. After a few bites of fruit salad, they immediately realized the fundamental difference between this fruit salad and others:

“Wow, this is really delicious! This banana is so soft and smooth, and when paired with the yogurt, the texture is incredible…”

“I like to mix watermelon with ice jelly, who gets me?”

“Even though it’s all fruit salad, why does this one taste better than the others? And it’s only ten bucks!”

Huo Huan, the first to discover this treasure, proudly placed her hands on her hips: “I told you it was delicious, now you believe me, huh?”

“Believe, believe,” they all said. “Boss, I’ll have another serving!” “I’ll share one with my best friend, so four servings please!”

Jian Yunlan smiled and said, “Sure~”

What was supposed to be a karaoke gathering had turned into everyone eating fruit salad outside the KTV.

But everyone was having a great time, chatting casually, and it felt like they were back in high school.

Seeing so many young people happily eating, others in the KTV lobby, who had been itching to get started, couldn’t hold back anymore and soon joined in as well.

—If someone like Huo Huan, from such a wealthy family, was eating fruit salad, what was there for them to be embarrassed about? Could anyone have more money than the Huo family?!

More and more people were drawn to the fruit stall:

“Boss, I’ll have a fruit salad.”

“I love cantaloupe, add lots of it for me!”

“Those grapes peeled on-site really look fresh.”

“Apple, kiwi, avocado… this yogurt smells amazing, I want extra yogurt, with oatmeal, taro balls, and mochi!”

In the blink of an eye, a line had formed in front of the fruit stall.

People unfamiliar with the situation might think that the gilded KTV was hosting some special event.

And every now and then, there were surprised exclamations from the crowd, the atmosphere getting livelier.

At the front desk, the server was explaining the packages to a new customer:

“Sir, our private rooms are 250 yuan per hour, and the minimum consumption per person is… sir?”

The server blinked, confused.

Where did he go?

Just a second ago, the customer was reading the menu in front of him, but the next moment, he had vanished!

Upon closer inspection, the server realized he was in line for the fruit stall.

Server: “…”

Not only the customers in the lobby but even those in the KTV private rooms were being drawn in as well.

Xiao Wang had come today for a date with his girlfriend, and they had booked a cozy couple’s room, hoping to relax and sing some love songs together.

But shortly after sitting down, his girlfriend went to the bathroom…

She never came back.

Xiao Wang: “??”

Was this the KTV bathroom fruit salad incident?!

He was worried something had happened to his girlfriend, so he rushed out to look for her. To his surprise, he found her happily eating fruit salad in front of the KTV entrance.

“I went to the bathroom, and then I saw this fruit salad, it’s amazing and cheap, you have to try it!”

His girlfriend enthusiastically recommended it.

Xiao Wang skeptically tried a bite, and the tangy, refreshing taste, along with the burst of fruit flavor in his mouth, instantly won him over.

Holy crap, it really is delicious!

The two of them sat side by side in the lobby, eating and completely forgetting about their private room.

Additionally, some people in the private rooms heard the commotion outside and curiously came out to check, only to never return.

Others went into the private rooms, dragged their friends out of their heated singing sessions, and led them to join the line at the fruit stall…

The surveillance footage at the Gilded KTV showed that, in just a few short minutes, over a hundred people had left their private rooms and rushed towards the entrance.

The security guard, watching the footage, was terrified:

…Was there an earthquake or a fire? Why is everyone leaving?!

Upon closer inspection, he realized that they were all heading for the fruit salad stall.

Security guard: ???

Meanwhile, in the lobby, Wang Xiaofu was starting to crack.

So many people were drawn to the fruit salad and were eating it with relish.

It seemed like this fruit salad was really delicious!

But… ten yuan didn’t match his status… but the fruit salad… but his status…!

Wang Xiaofu’s face flickered between confusion and frustration.

He glanced at the bowl of extremely bad fruit salad in his hand, then at the people enjoying the fresh, sweet and sour fruit salad at the stall not far away.

In the end, Wang Xiaofu could no longer hold back. He rushed to the fruit salad stall, grabbed Jian Yunlan’s leg, and cried out:

“Boss, please, can you sell me this fruit salad for 288 yuan?”

Jian Yunlan: ?

Other customers: ???

It was the first time they had ever seen someone begging the boss to raise the price.

Though, to be fair, the fruit salad was definitely worth it.

Wasn’t this fruit salad far better than the overpriced ones in the KTV?

Jian Yunlan politely declined the price increase proposal.

Wang Xiaofu collapsed in despair, sitting by the side.

After a while, he quietly covered his face and ran back to secretly buy a ten-yuan bowl of fruit salad, squatting down to eat it.

As soon as he took a bite, tears began to fall.

—Ah, the sweetness and sourness, the deliciousness!

The cantaloupe tasted as if it had been soaked in honey, cut into small, evenly-sized cubes and wrapped in smooth, sweet-and-sour yogurt.

As he chewed, the crunchy fruit flesh crackled between his teeth, and the rich juice burst out, the fruit fragrance, the creamy milk scent, and the sweet juice flowed down his throat…

At that moment, when he chewed on the chewy raisins, their intense sweet and sour flavor was the perfect finishing touch.

It was amazing!

“It’s really delicious, it’s like I’ve gone back to the days when I was so innocent and carefree.”

Wang Xiaofu ate while wiping away tears.

He had once thought that after becoming wealthy, he would no longer be able to find joy in cheap food.

How miserable he was!

Although he had money, he had lost his worries.

Wang Xiaofu had once thought that if he had known life after a major relocation would be so wealthy and dull, he would have preferred to remain poor forever…

But now, looking at it, he had been so wrong.

This ten-yuan bowl of fruit salad brought him a joy that no mountain delicacies could replace.

And the fruit salad at the Gilded KTV, selling for 288 yuan a bowl, probably had 287 yuan worth of “IQ tax.”

So, when the kitchen staff at Gilded KTV brought out a few bowls of fruit salad to sell, Wang Xiaofu was the first to shout:

“F***, refund me!”

Yes, seeing how Jian Yunlan’s fruit salad business was booming, the kitchen staff at Gilded KTV could no longer sit idly by.

They had just introduced their fruit salad today, only to receive a flood of negative reviews—why was that?!

Was it just because of the high price?!

Although they were expensive, their fruit was top-quality, and the whole dish was thoughtfully designed, reflecting the chef’s consideration of culture and environmentalism…

Their fruit salad was expensive, but it was worth it.

The customers who didn’t appreciate it must have been after a cheap bargain.

Because the fruit salad at the stall outside was cheap, they exaggerated and claimed it was delicious even when it wasn’t.

The kitchen staff was furious, and several of them quickly came to an agreement, grabbing their prepared fruit salads and heading to the lobby to sell them.

Come on, who’s afraid of who? Let’s go head-to-head!

“Fruit salad, 288 yuan per serving!” The kitchen staff shouted enthusiastically, “Made by a Michelin three-star chef with exquisite craftsmanship!”

Several customers turned to look at them with incredulous expressions.

Looking at the fruit salad bowls at their stall, which looked unappetizing—uneven chunks of fruit, mashed apples… then looking at Jian Yunlan’s stall with its clean, fresh, and wide variety of fruits and toppings to choose from.

They must have lost their minds to ignore the delicious ten-yuan fruit salad and instead spend 288 yuan to get a bad experience, right?

The victims of the 288-yuan fruit salad, led by Wang Xiaofu, had already started shouting:

“F***, refund me!” “How dare you talk about design sensibility with this disgusting fruit salad!” “Yeah, refund me!”

They were all customers who, under the staff’s recommendation, had bought the nearly 300-yuan fruit salad.

Not only was it bad, but it was also utterly ridiculous.

They had the audacity to think that their fruit salad could compete with Jian Yunlan’s!

Calling their creation a fruit salad was an insult to the very concept!

Under the pressure of a few angry customers, the kitchen staff’s shouting grew quieter, but they were still unwilling to give up.

Since the problem was the price being too high, they decided to lower it. Surely, that would work, right?

“188 yuan for a fruit salad, it’s delicious and fresh!”

…No one paid attention.

“88 yuan for a fruit salad, guaranteed delicious, sweet and sour!”

…The customers looked at them with disdain.

The kitchen staff gritted their teeth and decided to go all out:

“8 yuan per serving! All fruit salads for 8 yuan each!”

Finally, when they dropped the price to 8 yuan, some customers finally came over.

Because Jian Yunlan’s fruit salad had so many customers, the waiting time was getting longer and longer. Some customers, unable to wait, walked over and bought a bowl.

One bite in—

“Yuck!”

“This fruit salad is so bad, how about you pay me some money for it?”

The customer, looking speechless, returned to the original line and continued waiting for Jian Yunlan’s fruit salad.

The kitchen staff: …

As chefs, their faces were completely ruined.

Unable to bear the blow any longer, the few kitchen staff members slunk off to join Jian Yunlan’s fruit salad line.

Other customers: .

Led by the chubby head chef, they crossed their arms and looked on challengingly.

Now they wanted to see if this ten-yuan fruit salad won by price or true skill.

…Half an hour later, one bite in, the head chef’s hand trembling as he held the bowl.

How… how could it taste so good?

The avocado wrapped in the yogurt was rich and smooth, more flavorful than cream itself, with a dense, velvety texture and a hint of nuttiness.

The avocado didn’t have a strong flavor on its own.

But the perfectly balanced yogurt and coconut milk brought out the avocado’s flavor to an intense level, making it incredibly rich!

The naturally soft and smooth flesh of the fruit, combined with the delicate yogurt, was refreshing and sweet, melting with every bite. The avocado’s oily taste was completely gone, replaced by a fresh fruit and coconut fragrance…

Not to mention, while chewing, you could also taste the crispy oats, the soft and sweet taro balls, and the honey-sweetened beans.

This was truly the ultimate expression of how delicious a fruit salad could be!

Why was it that when they made the same fruit, it didn’t taste nearly as good?

The kitchen staff cried out in despair:

“Ugh, all those years as chefs were wasted!” “We didn’t learn our craft well…”

“Maybe we should apprentice under Jian Yunlan?”

Someone muttered.

The others looked at each other, suddenly realizing… hey, that makes some sense.

They wailed and ran to Jian Yunlan’s stall:

“Master, I see it now, you’re the master I’ve been separated from for years!”

“Teach us how to make fruit salad, we don’t want to stay pathetic like this!”

“Yes, master, as a gift for your disciples, please give us a few bowls of fruit salad to eat—ah, I mean, to learn from!”

Jian Yunlan: .

Other customers: ???

A whole new way to mooch food and drinks?!

*

At the headquarters of the Multiverse Live Streaming Company.

Gong Siyuan and his employees were speechless.

…How could such a miraculous scene at a late-night KTV lead to someone setting up a stall selling fruit salads and becoming so successful?

And even have the protagonist Yu Ming obediently peel grapes for him all night?!

One employee struggled: “But, even if the stall business is good, it’s still a waste of time. He can’t possibly complete the forced task by running a stall, right…?”

A stall is just a stall; it has nothing to do with the task’s requirement for “Yu Ming to feed grapes by hand”!

*

At the entrance of the Gilded KTV.

The line was getting longer.

To satisfy the eager customers, Jian Yunlan became faster at serving the fruit salads, and Yu Ming’s grape peeling became quicker too. The two of them were working so fast their hands were almost sparking.

At some point, during this repetitive, simple labor, Yu Ming’s wariness of Jian Yunlan started to fade a little.

—Yu Ming was sitting next to the fruit salad stall, watching Jian Yunlan’s expressions every minute.

He noticed that Jian Yunlan’s enthusiasm for the food stall was more genuine than gold. He, a young heir of a fortune, was working tirelessly for the fruit salad, practically non-stop. His forehead was drenched in sweat, and his dark blue eyes were focused only on the customers and the fruit salad—cutting fruit, placing fruit, pouring yogurt…

People with passionate ideals would recognize that focused look in Jian Yunlan’s eyes.

Yu Ming’s own goal was to get into the military academy and serve the country…

And Jian Yunlan’s ideal… could it be this food stall?

As Yu Ming watched, he felt an inexplicable sense of emotion stirring inside him.

Moreover, Yu Ming gradually began to feel a pure joy, a sense of healing, a solid sense of happiness, as he repeated the simple, monotonous task of peeling and placing grapes.

He even couldn’t help but imagine what it would be like if he could have a bite of that fruit salad himself.

Watching Jian Yunlan’s smooth, fluid motions, and those delicious fruit salads being served, Yu Ming’s stomach, which had been hungry for a while, started growling, and his mouth began to salivate.

But…

Yu Ming closed his eyes:

“Appetite will only affect my grape peeling speed!”

When he opened his eyes again, he was once again a ruthless, cold-hearted grape peeler.

To achieve the fastest and most perfect serving speed, Yu Ming gradually developed his own little tricks:

When Jian Yunlan finished preparing each fruit salad and lined them up on the counter, Yu Ming would go over and place the peeled grapes one by one on top.

Those glistening grapes, placed on top of the fruit salad, were the most tempting and beautiful.

Yu Ming’s gaze was focused.

His movements were smooth and fluid, his dark eyes sharp with the ambition of a young wolf cub—

He wanted to become the fastest and best grape peeler in the world!

“Love the work you do”—this was the sense of belief Yu Ming had cultivated from years of navigating society since his youth.

…Although he still couldn’t fully understand Jian Yunlan and remained cautious toward him, facing someone who was also willing to give everything for their ideals, Yu Ming was ready to lend a hand.

Soon, Jian Yunlan once again lined up the bowls that needed grapes, forming a neat horizontal line, and turned to him:

“Yu Ming, grapes.”

…No need for more words.

Yu Ming opened his eyes, full of determination!

He moved quickly, like a martial arts master throwing hidden weapons, holding the bowl of peeled grapes and placing them, one by one, along the table.

Seeing the look in Yu Ming’s eyes, someone in the crowd trembled and said:

“This… This is a powerhouse in the Golden Core stage! Terrifying!”

“Oh my God, this young man has such insight at this age; he will surely achieve great things in the future…”

“Unfeeling Dao! He practices the Unfeeling Grape Peeling Dao! Only the Fruit Salad Immortal Lord can suppress him!”

At this moment, Yu Ming’s eyes contained only grapes—nothing else mattered.

He had truly reached the highest realm of “oneness with the grapes,” his mind completely focused.

He was determined to place a translucent, plump grape into every open container.

Grape Gate!

One, two, three, four, five… six!

Jian Yunlan: “Huh?”

Jian Yunlan was simply standing by the table, taking a short break amidst the hustle and bustle, mouth open, preparing to drink some water.

Suddenly, a grape was unexpectedly shoved into his mouth.

Jian Yunlan: “…?”

Yu Ming: “…???”

*

Multiverse Live Streaming Room.

A line of text appeared on the screen, accompanied by a grand fireworks effect:

[Congratulations to the host [Jian Yunlan] for completing the mainline forced task in 1:58:30~]

The audience: “???????”