Live Streaming Food Stall… But in Dog-Blooded Novels – CH75

Chapter 75

Across from Zhu Yuan Private Kitchen, in a corner by the wall—

Disguised in a face mask and sunglasses, fully equipped to avoid detection, Ye Qingquan caught a whiff of the tantalizing aroma in the air.

Beneath his sunglasses, his beautiful almond-shaped eyes widened in shock.

Wait a second.

This was definitely his three-year-old son, right?!

He had never seen Lanlan cook anything before.

But why…

WHY did this roast duck smell this good?!

As a father, Ye Qingquan originally just wanted to protect his child and console him after a failed attempt at street vending.

But now, overwhelmed by the fragrance, he was finding it hard to resist.

A small part of him wanted to sneak over and buy a roast duck… just to taste it.

No, he couldn’t.

He had promised Lanlan he wouldn’t interfere.

“If Lanlan finds out I secretly followed him, won’t I be an untrustworthy father?” Ye Qingquan muttered to himself.

He had to hold back!

Ye Qingquan clenched his jaw, summoning every ounce of willpower he had.

But his stomach, betraying him, let out an increasingly loud series of growls.

His eyes misted over slightly.

*

Meanwhile, in front of the roast duck stall, Xu Shishi stared in silence at the three-and-a-half-year-old “boss.”

She had assumed that to make such an incredibly fragrant roast duck, the chef must have had at least decades of experience…

And yet, the little guy before her—big round eyes, tiny frame, pure and innocent gaze—

Forget decades, he probably hadn’t even been walking for that long!

Adorable? Yes.

But he wasn’t even tall enough to reach her knee!

Could she really trust a roast duck made by someone this small?

For a brief moment, Xu Shishi hesitated.

But that hesitation evaporated the second the steaming hot roast duck was brought closer to her.

—The whole duck, large and glistening, its skin impossibly red and glossy, evenly cooked to perfection, still releasing waves of heat.

As it was presented before her, she could hear the sizzling of its crispy skin, the rich fat bubbling beneath the surface, dripping tantalizingly down…

And the accompanying deep, woodsy roast duck aroma hit her like a direct blow to the face.

A knock-out punch of fragrance.

Xu Shishi almost fainted on the spot!

“Gulp, gulp.”

Xu Shishi swallowed several times.

Jian Yunlan had to patiently ask again,

“Big sis, would you like your roast duck whole, or should I slice it for you?”

“N—”

The little boy’s eyes widened. “No? …You don’t want it anymore?”

“No,” Xu Shishi wiped her mouth, “Do you have disposable gloves? Give me two.”

What a strange customer. She wouldn’t answer how she wanted the duck packed, yet she was asking for two disposable gloves instead.

But a vendor must meet the needs of their customers.

Jian Yunlan pulled out a box of disposable gloves and handed her two.

Xu Shishi swiftly put them on, her eyes gleaming, and without caring about the heat—

She grabbed the roast duck and started devouring it!

Jian Yunlan: “…”

If he hadn’t just seen her walk out of Zhu Yuan across the street, he might have thought she was a starving ghost about to die of hunger.

“Huff, huff, so hot, so hot,” Xu Shishi mumbled between bites, her eyes slightly misty. “Oh my god, how can this roast duck smell so good…“

The moment her teeth touched the crispy skin, she knew—this duck was extraordinary.

With one bite, the glistening, translucent red skin cracked with a crisp snap!

The skin was scorching hot yet incredibly fragrant, crispy to the extreme—a pure delight to chew.

Beneath the crispy exterior was tender, juicy duck meat. Jian Yunlan hadn’t overloaded it with seasoning or additives, yet the intense aroma from the fruitwood charcoal roasting enhanced the natural umami of the duck even more.

The fat beneath the crispy skin had been rendered into golden droplets, seeping out in rich, flavorful bursts. But it wasn’t greasy—it was indulgent, deeply satisfying, making it impossible to stop eating…

Fresh out of the oven, the roast duck was still burning hot. Xu Shishi had to take a bite, blow on it several times, and then eagerly take another.

“Mmm! It’s too good! Too good!“

Just moments ago, Xu Shishi had feasted at Zhu Yuan, yet now she was eating as if she hadn’t had a meal in three days.

She clutched the roast duck and tore into it, completely disregarding her image!

Even the Xu family chauffeur, who had come to pick her up, couldn’t help rubbing his eyes at the sight.

—Their young miss, Xu Shishi, had been raised as the heir to the Xu family from a young age, living a life of luxury, exuding elegance from head to toe.

But this woman in front of him, hair disheveled, gnawing on a roast duck like a savage—who was she?!

“Miss, Miss, mind your image!” The chauffeur was on the verge of tears as he stepped forward, attempting to shield her from the curious gazes of onlookers, but no matter how he positioned himself, he couldn’t block them all. “Everyone is watching!”

Xu Shishi, however, seemed completely oblivious. She was lost in the bliss of roast duck heaven. “Crunch, crunch, crunch…“

She had thought that after waiting a whole year, the Zhu Yuan roast duck would be the highlight of her day.

But now, clutching this roast duck in her hands, she had completely forgotten about Zhu Yuan.

Compared to this 100-yuan masterpiece, the 2,000–3,000-yuan roast duck from Zhu Yuan felt like a scam…

As she chewed, the crispy skin and tender, steaming hot duck meat melted together in her mouth. The savory juices flowed, accompanied by the light aroma of fruitwood—rich but never greasy. The more she chewed, the more flavorful it became.

Before she knew it, she had devoured nearly half the duck in the blink of an eye!

“…”

As the chauffeur had pointed out, the doormen, security guards, and other drivers waiting outside Zhu Yuan had all fallen into stunned silence.

Hearing the chauffeur’s words, many of them quickly averted their gazes, pretending not to see anything.

Zhu Yuan was the most exclusive private restaurant in all of Beijing, where only the wealthiest and most powerful dined. Xu Shishi wasn’t the most prestigious guest—after all, she still had to follow the reservation process and wait in line.

The real VIPs could walk right in without waiting. For instance, Mu Mingqiu, the eldest young master of the Mu family, had just entered moments ago. As one of Zhu Yuan’s VIP clients, he was a towering figure in Beijing’s elite circles.

Even though Xu Shishi wasn’t that high up on the social ladder, everyone knew the unspoken rule—never gossip about the guests. They simply pretended not to see anything.

But what they were thinking was another story.

Meanwhile, Wu Weiguo, the chauffeur for Mu Mingqiu, had just parked the CEO’s Maybach in the lot. As he walked out, he witnessed the scene unfolding before him.

Like everyone else, he quickly averted his gaze, pretending not to see.

But deep down, he couldn’t help but wonder—

“…Why does the Xu family’s young miss look like a starving ghost reborn?”

As Mu Mingqiu’s driver, Wu Weiguo had accompanied him to countless elite banquets and had seen his fair share of socialites and heirs.

Last month, the engagement banquet of Mu Mingqiu, the eldest young master of the Mu family, and Huo Ye, the heir of the Huo family, was nothing short of grand and luxurious. It was said that just the banquet itself cost eight figures. Nearly every prominent figure in the entire Beijing social circle was invited, along with many celebrities, and the media covered the event for days.

Mu Mingqiu and Huo Ye grew up together like childhood sweethearts. Their engagement was a perfect match—two powerful families joining forces, a love story coming to fruition—so naturally, the engagement banquet had to be held in the grandest fashion.

Although there were rumors that Huo Ye had once kept a lover who bore a slight resemblance to Mu Mingqiu, and even wilder rumors suggested that this lover had fled while pregnant, those stories were old news and rarely mentioned anymore.

Wu Weiguo remembered Xu Shishi because of that engagement banquet.

As the eldest daughter of the Xu family, she was also invited.

But Wu Weiguo distinctly recalled that during the banquet, Xu Shishi was graceful and elegant, holding a wine glass in her hand. Dressed in a dark green evening gown, she was composed and poised, with a charming smile, fully embodying the demeanor of a wealthy heiress.

So how could a mere roadside roast duck make her completely lose her composure?

Yet, after taking a few more steps toward the parking lot, Wu Weiguo suddenly let out a quiet expletive.

Smelling the rich aroma of the roast duck carried by the wind, he suddenly understood—

This roast duck smells incredible!

If even a dignified young lady like her could eat so unreservedly, there must be a reason for it.

At that moment, Wu Weiguo’s stomach growled.

Zhu Yuan was Mu Mingqiu’s favorite private restaurant. Whether for business or personal gatherings, Mu Mingqiu would always bring guests there. As his driver, Wu Weiguo had to stay put while his employer dined—after all, if Mu Mingqiu finished his meal and couldn’t find his driver, that would be a serious problem.

Usually, Wu Weiguo would bring a simple meal from home—maybe a pancake or a steamed bun—to tide himself over.

But today, he had left in a hurry and forgotten to bring anything. After driving around nonstop all day, he was already starving.

Now, with the tantalizing aroma of roast duck filling the air, how could he possibly resist?

Wu Weiguo quickened his pace toward the roast duck stand.

The closer he got, the more puzzled he became.

Where’s the owner?

With such an enticing smell, had the vendor abandoned the stall? Weren’t they worried about someone stealing their ducks?

“Boss, how much for a roast duck?” Wu Weiguo asked tentatively.

…Very soon, his question was answered.

“One hundred yuan per duck,” came a tender voice.

Wu Weiguo looked down toward the source of the voice.

A three-year-old little boss, wearing a face mask, flashed him an unbelievably adorable smile. “Welcome!”

—Life is tough, so the little one is out here running a stall.

Wu Weiguo: “…”

This kid’s mindset was forty years ahead of his peers!

A thousand thoughts raced through Wu Weiguo’s mind, but what shocked him even more than the vendor’s young age was the price.

Unlike Xu Shishi, who spent money lavishly, Wu Weiguo was just a regular driver with a family to support. One hundred yuan could buy five whole roast ducks from other street vendors—way more food for the same price!

Wu Weiguo hesitated.

But that mouthwatering aroma was impossible to ignore…

Suddenly, he noticed the Xu family’s driver, Xiao He, nearby.

Xiao He was pretending to block the curious gazes of onlookers from Xu Shishi’s enthusiastic eating. But in reality, his own eyes were glued to the roast duck grill.

Which made sense.

With such an enticing smell at such close range, how could any normal person resist?

Yet, like Wu Weiguo, Xiao He also seemed to be struggling with the hefty price tag.

A flash of inspiration hit Wu Weiguo.

“Boss, can we split a duck between two people?” he asked.

Hearing this, Xiao He immediately perked up.

Great idea!

Why hadn’t he thought of that earlier?

“Of course!” The little boy nodded, his bright eyes full of sincerity. “Uncles, are you splitting one? Would you like it whole to-go or sliced and packed?”

Xu Shishi, too impatient to wait, had simply grabbed a whole duck and started tearing into it.

But since they were in Beijing, where locals had specific ways of eating roast duck, Jian Yunlan had prepared all the essentials: thinly sliced cucumbers and scallions, delicate spring pancakes, and a specially made duck sauce with a sweet bean paste base, which was simmering nearby in a pot.

Rolling a piece of crispy duck in the rich, glossy sauce, adding some fresh cucumber and scallion, and wrapping it all in a translucent pancake before taking a bite…

That was the ultimate experience.

“You can get it sliced?” Wu Weiguo’s interest was immediately piqued. “Alright, we’ll each take half a duck, sliced and packed.”

Xiao He finally stopped pretending to shield Xu Shishi from view.

Both men, their stomachs growling, quickly pulled out their phones to scan the QR code and pay.

Now, these two tall, grown men were crouching by the tiny tricycle, eagerly watching a toddler prepare their food.

Unlike Xu Shishi, they could at least maintain some composure and not devour the duck on the spot.

But still, seeing the whole glistening, fragrant roast duck laid out before them, steaming with warmth, they barely managed to hold back from grabbing it and taking a bite.

The little boy, small as he was, had to step onto a tiny stool just to reach the cutting board on his child-sized modified tricycle. He rolled up his sleeves, put on disposable gloves, and picked up a cleaver.

With his head tilted slightly upward, his curly bangs bouncing, he was so cute it made people’s hearts melt.

Even his chubby little hands looked adorable—yet he held the cleaver firmly, its sharp blade gleaming under the light, reflecting in his clear, dark eyes.

The scene was surreal.

Wu Weiguo couldn’t help but doubt—could this little kid even cut the roast duck?

Even a tall, sturdy man like him, at 1.8 meters, would have no confidence in cutting that roast duck, especially without professional training. The duck seemed bigger than the boy himself.

“Little boss,” Wu Weiguo couldn’t resist speaking up. “How about I help—”

Thud!

With a calm look in his eyes, the little boy swiftly brought the knife down.

The entire roast duck was perfectly split down the middle!

The two halves of the roast duck fell open, steam rising from the juicy interior. The scent of the freshly cut duck grew even more intense, filling the air and reaching their noses…

“Wow!”

Now, it wasn’t just Wu Weiguo—Xiao He and Xu Shishi, too, widened their eyes and couldn’t help but exclaim, “Such good knife skills, impressive!”

Cutting roast duck requires precision. It takes not only strength, but speed, accuracy, and finesse.

The little boy handled the cleaver with the ease of a seasoned chef, as if he’d been cooking for decades. His expression was serene, his movements quick and practiced. In no time, the entire roast duck was sliced neatly, each piece uniform in size, and even the slices could be seamlessly reassembled.

The three of them looked at the boy with newfound respect.

“Little boss, what’s your name?” Xiao He couldn’t help but ask.

As the boy placed the duck into two takeaway boxes, along with the cucumber slices, spring onions, pancakes, and duck sauce, he smiled brightly and replied, “Just call me Xiao Lan.”

“Alright, Little Boss Xiao Lan!”

Wu Weiguo, Xiao He, and Xu Shishi exchanged a look.

Earlier, they had looked at the boy with indulgence, treating him as a cute, if improbable, child running a stall. There had been a hint of disbelief, after all, a three-year-old running a roast duck stall?

But now, their gaze had shifted to one of admiration.

Soon, this admiration turned into something more…

Frenzy.

Wu Weiguo and Xiao He rubbed their hands together eagerly as they took their portions of the roast duck. They had originally planned to take it to another place to eat, but with that intoxicating aroma and the warmth of the freshly cooked duck, how could they resist?

They were completely overcome!

Wu Weiguo quickly picked up a spring pancake, thin and pliable, and spread it open in his palm.

Then, he picked up a piece of duck, dipped it in the rich, red-brown duck sauce, ensuring it was coated well, before placing it on the spring pancake, adding cucumber and scallion, and wrapping it all up. He took a bite—

“Oh my…”

As he chewed the roast duck wrap, Wu Weiguo was stunned.

The spring pancake was incredibly thin, just as it appeared—soft yet chewy. As his teeth pierced the pancake, the crispy duck skin came next…

The freshly roasted duck skin was so crisp, it crackled as he bit into it, releasing a burst of hot, rich oil, mixed with a hint of fruity wood aroma. The tender duck meat followed, fatty and lean in perfect balance, overflowing with juices.

The sweet bean paste-based duck sauce was the finishing touch!

The tangy-sweet sauce didn’t overwhelm the dish, but instead enhanced the tender, chewy duck meat and fragrant duck skin, making every bite even more delightful.

Wu Weiguo closed his eyes, savoring the taste of the duck wrapped in sauce, every bite more delicious than the last. The refreshing scallions and cucumbers, wrapped in the chewy pancake, made each bite even more satisfying.

Xiao He, too, was completely immersed in the culinary experience.

He stared blankly, sucking his fingers clean of any residual sauce. “Oh my God, this is so good! The duck skin is so crispy and fragrant, and the sauce—so sweet and tangy, so delicious…”

After finishing a bite of the roast duck, Wu Weiguo made a snap decision. “Little Boss Xiao Lan, cut me another whole duck!”

— Later, the facts proved this was an incredibly correct decision.

*

In the “Talent Baby, Three and a Half Years Old” live broadcast section in the Multiverse Live Streaming Room,

The live stream for “Happy Little Ble” was newly created with the establishment of the section, and it had already rapidly accumulated thousands of viewers.

The bullet screen (comments) was flooded with question marks:

[???]
[????????]
[Wait, is this for real? A child really set up a stall, and there are so many customers buying from them?]
[This is so weird.]
[Why is this kid so good at setting up a stall?!!! (falls over)]
[Can someone explain if this kid’s roast duck making process is professional? Why does it look so good to me? (sweating like soybeans)]
[I’ll say it—he’s professional! More skilled than my own father, who’s been selling roast duck for over ten years.]
[=?= Hold on, a three-year-old making roast duck? Really? People are actually buying and eating it?? There are so many customers??? How good must it be?]
[It’s making me crave it… I really want some roast duck… damn, I hate this barren star system with only suppressants.]
[Why is Ye Qingquan acting so shameless, haha, which kind of pure gold canary are you, crying because you can’t have your own kid’s roast duck?]

As more and more people joined in the discussion about whether the roast duck was really as delicious as it seemed or how professional the duck-cutting skills were, some more serious fans of the “Baby Little Blue” finally couldn’t hold it in any longer and spoke up:

[Are you all seriously getting sidetracked? This is “Talent Baby, Three and a Half Years Old,” who cares how good the roast duck is? This Xiao Lan hasn’t even shown his cute side, we’re about to start fixing bugs here—if he’s like this, can he even fix the bug???]

Once this was said, many viewers suddenly realized.

Oh yeah, they almost got sidetracked.

This wasn’t a food section, it was a child-showing-off section!

The concept of “cute value” was something the audience created. It referred to how adorable a child appeared in the original plot, and the more they melted hearts with their cuteness, the more successful they were.

— This “cute value” became very useful during the upcoming bug-fixing process in the dramatic plot.

The more adorable a child was, the higher their chances of fixing a bug, a method that had been tested by previous toddler hosts.

While no one expected a toddler to successfully conquer “Talent Baby, Three and a Half Years Old,” the more bugs they fixed, the higher their ratings, and the more attention they attracted from talent scouts and fans.

On the other hand, children who didn’t fix enough bugs would be eliminated early.

[A new viewer timidly asks, why do the kids need to show their cute value to have a chance of fixing bugs?]

Seeing this question, the enthusiastic veteran viewers immediately responded:

[Let me give you an example]
[If I’m not mistaken, the first bug is related to the protagonist, Huo Ye’s, first love Mu Mingqiu’s arranged marriage partner.]
[After Ye Qingquan returns to the country with the baby, Mu Mingqiu, who had no previous connection to Ye Qingquan, suddenly starts seeing him as an enemy. Mu Mingqiu aggressively targets Ye Qingquan, and not only does he want to eliminate him, but he also wants to raise the three-and-a-half-year-old baby with Huo Ye… This was one of the major bugs heavily criticized by readers.]
[It really doesn’t make sense (slams the table). Isn’t Mu Mingqiu a rich heir living a pampered life? Why would he try to be a stepfather to someone else’s kid?]
[Ohhh, I get it! Now it makes sense! That’s why the kids need to show their cute value!]

After the explanation, the new viewers began to understand.

[The only reasonable explanation is that the baby is just so cute that it melts Mu Mingqiu’s heart, which is why he wants to push Ye Qingquan out and become the child’s stepfather.]
[I see, I see!]
[So Xiao Lan is fine, right? He may look cute, but selling roast duck… doesn’t seem like something that would melt Mu Mingqiu’s heart, right?!]
[Xiao Lan, you’re too focused on running your stall and not trying to be cute enough, you’re going to get eliminated!]