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Live Streaming Food Stall… But in Dog-Blooded Novels – CH81

Chapter 81

The little boy quickly grabbed a roast duck from the oven and placed it on the cutting board.

As soon as the roast duck came out, Mu Mingqiu’s eyes were glued to it, unable to look away.

“One roast duck costs 100 yuan. Would you like to take the whole duck or have it sliced and packed?” the little boy asked with a smile. “It comes with sliced scallions, cucumbers, duck sauce, and spring pancake wraps, and you can also dip it in marinated broth.”

Some customers prefer to eat the whole duck at once, like Xu Shishi yesterday, who just dug in and ate the entire duck on the spot, then took 17 more to go.

The marinated broth wasn’t available yesterday; it was a new addition today.

He had based it on the method for Beijing’s roast duck broth, adding soy sauce, rock sugar, cooking wine, and various spices to boil. On top of that, Jian Yunlan also added a bit of duck fat rendered from the oven, which enhanced the flavor. Even without pouring it over the roast duck, the broth was delicious enough to be mixed with rice or noodles.

Mu Mingqiu swallowed, murmuring, “Can I take half the whole duck and have the other half sliced and packed?”

“Of course,” the little boy replied.

The boy first held the knife and scraped the surface of the crispy duck skin. The bright red skin of the duck made a crisp sound as it was sliced.

Just the sound alone made one’s entire body feel tingling with excitement!

Then, with one clean motion, the boy sliced through the duck, splitting it in half. Oil and juice flowed out, revealing the tender, juicy meat.

Around them, astonished gasps filled the air:

“This roast duck boss is really a three-year-old?! He’s so skilled!”

“This big roast duck, and the little kid lifts it up so easily? This crispy-skin university student is about to cry.”

“Wow, look at this roast duck, it’s so plump and perfectly roasted. The skin is such a beautiful color…”

“The aroma alone is enough to drive you crazy.”

“Grandma, Grandma, it’s this roast duck! Yan Yan really wants to eat it!”

At this moment, a crowd of about ten people had gathered in line, including Wu Weiguo, Grandma Liu, Yan Yan, and some passersby. Many of them had been drawn in by the argument earlier between Grandma Liu and the Bamboo Garden manager, eager to see the commotion.

When they saw Young Master Mu Mingqiu abandon Bamboo Garden and head straight for this small food stall, everyone became curious to see what kind of roast duck could attract the attention of such a rich young master.

Now that they looked, it was indeed as legendary as they had heard!

What was even more surprising was that the stall owner was a three-year-old boy, who was expertly roasting, slicing, and packing the duck as if he had been doing it for decades.

“This truly is a prodigy.” “Yeah! Not only is he an excellent chef, but he’s also so cute, humble, and well-mannered.” “This must be a genius, right?”

Ye Qingquan, wearing a mask and sunglasses, blended into the crowd. Hearing the praises around him for Jian Yunlan, he couldn’t help but feel proud.

When the compliments reached their peak, he even waved his hand humbly, saying, “No, no, it’s not as exaggerated as everyone says. The main thing is that Yunlan is talented and works hard…”

Some people around him gave him strange looks: “It sounds like you’re the little Lan Boss’s parent?”

Ye Qingquan: “…”

Well, actually, I am!

But I can’t reveal my identity.

He gave a dry laugh, adjusted his mask, and quickly shut up.

Meanwhile, on the other side, the little boy had already handed Mu Mingqiu his order. One half was the whole duck, placed directly into a box, and the other half was neatly sliced, packed with scallions, cucumbers, and marinated broth.

The freshly roasted duck was still steaming, its skin glistening a beautiful red. The duck fat, roasted to perfection, filled the air with the enticing aroma.

The roast duck from Zhu Yuan was expensive, but it couldn’t compare to the perfectly even, glossy color of this one, let alone the crispy skin and fragrance, which was far superior.

“Thank you, Little Lan Boss!”

Mu Mingqiu eagerly took the roast duck, his voice trembling.

He couldn’t be bothered to find a seat. Holding the hot roast duck, he sat down right on the roadside.

Mu Mingqiu picked up a piece of duck and gently dipped it in the marinated broth before putting it in his mouth.

“…”

The crowd in line couldn’t help but steal glances at Mu Mingqiu, curious about his reaction.

Everyone was also wondering: does this roast duck really taste as good as it smells, or is it just hype?

Mu Mingqiu didn’t speak as he ate.

He remained silent for a long time.

Seeing his reaction, the crowd grew anxious.

Could it be that the roast duck didn’t live up to its reputation and disappointed him? Or…

The next second, Mu Mingqiu tilted his head back and looked up at the sky.

Two lines of clear tears slowly ran down his face.

“Ah…”

The crowd: “…”

He’s crying because it’s so good?

“Sorry, I just got so emotional,” Mu Mingqiu wiped the tears from the corner of his eyes. The emotion in his eyes, combined with his wild red hair, didn’t quite match. “It’s been so long since I had such delicious roast duck.”

He picked up another piece, dipped it in the marinated broth, and carefully savored it.

The skin was as crispy as it looked, and when he bit into it, the rich juices flowed out.

Mu Mingqiu chewed thoughtfully on the crunchy skin and the tender duck meat. The savory, fresh flavor filled his mouth. The fat beneath the skin had been perfectly roasted out—rich but not greasy, and instead, it was incredibly fresh.

The marinated broth was the perfect finishing touch.

A salty-sweet flavor seeped into the tender duck meat, moist yet slightly sweet, bringing out the softness of the duck and the fresh fragrance of the fruitwood.

The duck skin, soaked in marinated broth, was softer than eating it directly, but it had a different layer of salty-sweet fragrance. It was moist yet had some springiness, bursting with savory flavors. After biting through the crispy skin, the firm duck meat inside provided a sense of satisfaction that was almost indescribable…

Just eating this long-missed delicacy made Mu Mingqiu’s eyes well up with tears.

How many years had it been since he had tasted such delicious roast duck?

It seemed that since his grandfather passed away, he hadn’t had any.

Everyone knew the Mu family was one of the most prominent families in the Beijing circle, and Mu Mingqiu had been pampered since he was a child.

But very few people knew that before he was seven, Mu Mingqiu actually lived with his grandfather in the countryside. His grandfather had a small yard where he grew some crops and raised chickens and ducks. When autumn came, little Mu Mingqiu would run barefoot through the mountains, picking fruit to eat.

It was during that time that Mu Mingqiu first met Huo Ye, who came to the countryside for summer vacation.

Mu Mingqiu didn’t have any strong feelings for Huo Ye, neither dislike nor affection, and it was still the same to this day.

If one had to say it, they were more like “partners,” because they were the only two children in the countryside. Even if Mu Mingqiu wanted to play with someone else, there was no one to play with. As for the rumor that he was Huo Ye’s “white moonlight,” Mu Mingqiu just sneered at it.

What Mu Mingqiu still remembered was that at the end of every month, his grandfather would take him and Huo Ye to the old, century-old roast duck shop in the city. They’d buy a roast duck, and the three of them would stand on the bustling street and share it.

With the autumn breeze blowing, the street was filled with the aroma of charcoal, and when the hot roast duck was bitten into, little Mu Mingqiu felt like the world had been completely renewed.

Though many details had faded over the years, he still remembered the noisy street, his grandfather’s gentle hand on his head, and that unforgettable moment when he bit into the roast duck.

Later, when his grandfather passed away, the old shop closed, and Mu Mingqiu returned to the city to become the envy of all as the Mu family’s eldest young master. He ate at all the famous roast duck restaurants in the city, from street stalls to expensive private kitchens, but he could never find the taste from his memories.

People say that the ultimate delicacy transcends time.

Now, standing on this ordinary street, Mu Mingqiu ate the roast duck bought from the three-year-old little boss, and for a moment, it felt as though he had traveled back in time, standing next to his grandfather, enjoying that same bite of roast duck.

Mu Mingqiu’s striking red hair fluttered in the air as he looked up at the sky, and the tear marks in his eyes became even clearer.

“This roast duck is so good,” Mu Mingqiu sighed deeply, his voice tinged with even more sadness. “It’s such a shame that one person can only eat one…”

The crowd: “…”

Hearing this, Aunt Wang and Xu Shishi nearby were also moved.

As people who had tried to buy up all the roast ducks and failed, they deeply understood his sentiment.

The two of them also looked up at the sky and cried:

“Yeah, one isn’t enough to eat.” “I could eat twenty in one go.” “Damn, if there were no purchase limits, I can’t imagine how happy I’d be…”

Wu Weiguo couldn’t help but look at Xu Shishi with speechless disbelief.

Miss, didn’t you just buy seventeen roast ducks yesterday to stock up at home?

What’s all this pretending?!

Xu Shishi looked up at the sky.

No one, especially Mu Mingqiu, must find out that there were still seventeen roast ducks frozen in her fridge.

Those roast ducks were her lifeline!

The crowd, led by Ye Qingquan, couldn’t help but scold them:

“If you buy all the roast ducks, what will we eat?”

“Exactly, don’t be so selfish! Delicious food should be shared.”

“Little Laan Boss, don’t listen to them, limited purchases are great. One per person, just enough, not too much or too little.”

The line at the roast duck stall moved quickly.

The roast duck was already ready, freshly cooked. The only time-consuming part was slicing the duck, but many customers chose to take the whole duck to go.

The roast duck was so delicious that people didn’t even want to wait those few minutes for it to be sliced; they just wanted to put on gloves and eat it straight away.

Soon, it was Ye Qingquan’s turn, fully geared up.

He awkwardly adjusted his mask and said in a muffled voice, “One roast duck, please.”

Ye Qingquan’s heart was racing.

The viewers in the live stream were also getting nervous, many of them silently sweating:

[Damn, Ye Qingquan is really buying it, didn’t Lanlan tell him not to come??]

[Mu Mingqiu is right next to him, if Ye Qingquan is exposed, I can’t even imagine what will happen!! (facepalm) Mu Mingqiu and Ye Qingquan are rivals in the original story, always fighting over men whenever they meet.]

[Ye Qingquan is really craving this roast duck…]

[Lanlan probably won’t recognize him, right?]

[Mu Mingqiu got trapped by Lanlan’s roast duck strategy, does that count as being trapped? The bug fix shows 5% here!]

[Of course not! Mu Mingqiu didn’t fall for Lanlan’s cuteness or develop any desire to be his stepfather. He just fell for the roast duck stall run by little Lanlan. His path is already completely off-course. He’s about to be eliminated!]

At the roast duck stall.

After a brief moment of silence.

“Would you like the whole duck packaged, or sliced to go?” the little boy asked sweetly.

Ye Qingquan breathed a sigh of relief.

This was a close call, right? With the mask and sunglasses, even someone as brilliant as Blue Blue couldn’t possibly recognize his disguise, right?

Ye Qingquan: “The whole duck to go, just give me gloves. I’ll eat it directly.”

The little boy moved swiftly as he usually did, picking up the whole roast duck from the stove and handing it to Ye Qingquan. “Daddy, here’s your roast duck.”

“Thank you, my dear!” Ye Qingquan grinned with delight as he took the duck.

Suddenly, the air went silent.

Wu Weiguo, Xu Shishi, Aunt Wang… more than twenty pairs of eyes instantly focused on Ye Qingquan.

Their gazes were sharp, like needles.

Ye Qingquan froze.

He sluggishly raised his hand, pointing at himself. “Little Lan Boss, did you just call me… what?”

The boy blinked his large dark eyes and looked up at Ye Qingquan. “Daddy, what’s wrong?”

“I—I’m not your daddy,” Ye Qingquan’s palms were sweating, and he stuttered, “You’re mistaken, I… I don’t have any children, I—I—”

“Daddy, your mask is torn. I already recognized you,” the little boy sighed, shaking his head. “Don’t pretend anymore.”

Ye Qingquan’s eyes widened, and he took off his mask in disbelief, inspecting it repeatedly. “Impossible! This is a high-end mask worth fifty yuan each, how could—”

It was over.

The moment he took off the mask, Ye Qingquan’s mind went blank.

He had been set up by Lanlan!

Jian Yunlan’s appearance was still his own, only three years old. In fact, he didn’t resemble either Ye Qingquan or Huo Ye. Most of the young streamers had similar features.

But in “Genius Baby at Three and a Half,” for the sake of plot development, there was a basic setting that the baby looked like both Huo Ye and Ye Qingquan. As long as they stood together, everyone could immediately see the blood relation.

Therefore, the crowd’s gaze at Ye Qingquan became even sharper.

—The half-face that Ye Qingquan revealed after removing his mask, with fair skin, beautifully shaped lips, and a high nose bridge… resembled little Lanlan by about seventy percent.

And you still say you’re not related?

The looks in the crowd ranged from shock to confusion, envy, jealousy, and even anger.

Aunt Wang directly said loudly in front of Ye Qingquan:

“Hey, young man, since little Lanlan is your own kid, why not just have him make you roast duck at home? Why come out here and take up our chance to buy some?”

“Yeah, yeah, there are only twenty roast ducks, and if you take one more, some of us won’t get any!”

“We’re so envious! Little Blue Blue is your kid? So you can eat as many roast ducks as you want?”

Of course, this was a common misunderstanding.

Many people thought if your family had a chef, you could eat luxurious food every day at home. But that wasn’t true. Even if someone was a chef outside, they didn’t necessarily cook at home.

Moreover, Blue Blue was just a three-year-old child. Making twenty roast ducks a day was already tiring for him. How could Ye Qingquan ask him to make another one to satisfy his personal desires?!

Ye Qingquan was at a loss for words, unable to defend himself.

…In the crowd, Mu Mingqiu was also watching Ye Qingquan.

He had just finished half of the sliced roast duck and was saving the other half for dinner later. After finishing the half-duck, Mu Mingqiu heard the commotion in the crowd and naturally turned his gaze to Ye Qingquan’s face.

Mu Mingqiu’s initial shock gave way to a more complex expression.

He recognized that face.

If this was really what he thought…

Mu Mingqiu thoughtfully unlocked his phone and started typing.

Of course, amid the jealousy and dissatisfaction in the crowd, more people started trying to get closer to Ye Qingquan.

For example, Wu Weiguo immediately offered Ye Qingquan a cigarette and whispered, “Brother, this is quite a coincidence, my daughter just turned three this year. How about we exchange WeChat and share parenting tips? You can bring little Lan over to my place for a visit!”

“My daughter Tongtong is very cute. She and Lanlan would make great friends…”

Before Ye Qingquan could answer, others immediately realized his intentions and loudly pointed it out:

“Your intentions are so obvious, it’s like you’re trying to take advantage of him.” “Young man, don’t listen to him, he’s just trying to get Lanlan’s roast duck!” “Yeah, yeah, don’t believe him, speaking of which, my nephew is also three, maybe he and Lanlan have something in common.”

“You malicious adults, don’t use children’s innocent feelings to fulfill your own selfish desires!”

The scene was in chaos.

Ye Qingquan didn’t dare to stay any longer. He took the roast duck from Lanlan, acting as though he couldn’t hear the others, and went to the side to eat.

After Ye Qingquan, the last four roast ducks were sold, and the little boy looked at the empty stove and announced:

“Today’s twenty roast ducks are sold out. I’ll be here at the same time tomorrow. Thank you all for your support!”

With that, he packed up his small table and rode off on his tricycle.

Apart from some regulars from yesterday, there were about ten new customers today. Each person was limited to one duck, and the twenty roast ducks were sold out just in time.

Wu Weiguo was holding a whole roast duck, feeling content. Today, he could go home and enjoy a hearty meal with his wife and daughter!

Grandma Liu was holding the little girl’s hand, Yan Yan, and also carrying a portion of sliced roast duck. Both the old woman and the little girl were smiling.

Yan Yan had been craving this roast duck since yesterday, with the smell driving her crazy. Today, she was finally going to eat it, and the little girl was jumping for joy.

“This roast duck smells so good; it must taste amazing,” Grandma Liu thought to herself. To buy the roast duck from Zhu Yuan, she had saved over two thousand yuan. Who would have thought that she only needed to spend one hundred yuan to get such a big, fragrant roast duck? What a deal!

This roast duck would last her and Yan Yan for quite some time.

Once it cooled down, they could make duck soup, and after finishing the meat, the bones could still be used to make broth. The braised sauce could also be used to mix with rice, enough to enjoy for several meals.

Most of the people who got their roast ducks had joyful expressions on their faces.

But the few unlucky ones who didn’t get a duck were a different story.

Some of them arrived late and couldn’t buy any; a few others doubted the boss’s youthful appearance. After all, one hundred yuan wasn’t cheap, so they decided to wait and see if others ate first before deciding whether to buy.

As a result, they missed out!

They looked miserably at the small Lan Boss’s tricycle as it disappeared into the distance, their eyes misty with tears:

“Why did I hesitate earlier?”

“I’m so stupid, really.”

“Yeah, if I had just gone ahead and queued, I’d be eating roast duck right now…”

After the little Lan Boss packed up, those who had gotten their roast ducks were happily leaving.

Only the few who missed out were left behind, inhaling the lingering scent of the roast duck in the air, growing more and more upset.

Their sobs gradually turned into loud cries.

A group of passing tourists saw this scene and were very curious. The tour guide approached and asked, “Why are you crying? What happened?”

A few of them answered: “We… sniff… didn’t get to eat roast duck… sniff…”

The tourists couldn’t help but laugh.

What? They’d heard that Beijing’s roast duck was amazing, but they hadn’t expected the locals to love roast duck to this extent. Crying because they couldn’t get it?!

However, smelling the lingering fragrance in the air, the tourists began to understand a little.

The aroma was similar to what they had smelled nearby yesterday, but it was even stronger now.

It really smelled good!

“Look over there, isn’t that the famous Zhu Yuan Roast Duck?” someone said. “When we passed by yesterday, the tour guide gave us a little info. Zhu Yuan Roast Duck is delicious, but it’s expensive and hard to reserve.”

Feeling a bit embarrassed, they had passed by here yesterday, and today they couldn’t resist asking the tour guide to bring them back for another look.

Although they couldn’t afford the roast duck, just getting a whiff of the smell was enough.

The few people who had missed out were crying, gasping for air, and waving their hands, too upset to explain which roast duck it was.

But the tour guide was starting to have doubts.

He had passed by here with a tour group yesterday and had smelled the same fragrance. Back then, he had naturally assumed it was Zhu Yuan Roast Duck.

However, Zhu Yuan only served five tables a day, all to high-ranking customers. The barrier was set high. Ordinary people wouldn’t even think about it, so why would they cry so hard for not getting any?

It was like how someone on a 3,000 yuan monthly salary wouldn’t break their heart if they couldn’t afford a Lamborghini.

Could it be… that the person selling the roast duck wasn’t who he thought?

Not far away.

A boy in a small suit was holding the hand of the man next to him, standing in the shadow of a tree.

The boy pursed his lips, staring at the spot where the roast duck stall had been. It was now empty. The little Lan Boss had packed up, leaving behind only a few disappointed customers, still wandering and crying.

The boy tightly pressed his lips together.

Huo Ran glanced sideways at the boy’s expression and said, “Xiao Yan, if you really want it, uncle can bring you back tomorrow?”

Unlike his twin brother Huo Ye, Huo Ran didn’t have that imposing presence from being in a high position for a long time. Although he was also handsome and cold-looking, Huo Ran was more gentle and approachable, making him more popular with younger children.

However, under the radiance of his older brother Huo Ye, Huo Ran seemed like the gentle moonlight.

This year, four-year-old Huo Yan snorted, turning his head away in a haughty manner.

“What a lousy roast duck, it’s just some three-year-old kid making it. I don’t care about it!”

Huo Ran smiled helplessly.

Even though Huo Yan said that, Huo Ran could see that the little boy’s fists were clenched tight, and his eyes were even starting to turn red.

Huo Ran sighed, took out his phone, and dialed a number:

“Hello…”


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Live Streaming Food Stall… But in Dog-Blooded Novels

Live Streaming Food Stall… But in Dog-Blooded Novels

Score 9
Status: Ongoing Type: Author: Released: 2024 Native Language: Chinese
Jian Yunlan has a “feeding obsession.” Giving delicious food to strangers fills him with immense happiness and joy. His biggest dream? Setting up a food stall outside a university and avoiding 30 years of detours in life! So, when his soul gets chosen by the Transmigration Bureau to rewrite the tragic endings of various melodramatic novels… While other streamers try their best to blend into the plot, disrupt the original storyline, and save the main characters— Jian Yunlan is busy grocery shopping, cooking, and setting up his food stall. Audience: ? Is this streamer here for comedy?! Elimination within a week, guaranteed. jpg

And so, when Jian Yunlan enters a dog-blood urban elite novel—

"He is the domineering CEO who controls the global economy; he is the cold yet stubborn top student from Beijing University. Forced love, captivity, an endless chase—he tries to escape, but there’s no way out. As a transmigrator, your mission is to rewrite the tragic ending…” —Half a month later, in order to eat Jian Yunlan’s Yangzhou fried rice, the cold and stubborn protagonist became cheerful and proactive, and the domineering CEO completely abandoned the captivity trope. Instead, they both wholeheartedly pursued the food stall, dining together in perfect harmony. Audience: “???!!!” Excuse me, what?

Transmigrating into an ABO Tragic Romance—

"A gloomy, devoted Alpha and his bright, sunshine-like childhood friend Omega—he uses every lowly method possible, including forced marking, just to keep his beloved by his side…” —To run faster while fighting over spicy hot pot, both protagonists took high-efficiency inhibitors?!

Transmigrating into a “White Moonlight’s Substitute” Novel—

"He’s back. Sign this divorce contract. We will have nothing to do with each other anymore.” —Even after becoming the unborn child, he still insists on running a food stall and selling roast duck.

Transmigrating into an Apocalyptic Wasteland—

"A mercenary abandoned by his lover and left to fend for himself encounters a twisted and deranged mutant…” —In order to eat seafood congee every day, the mercenary and mutant maxed out their levels, tore through the apocalypse, and led the world into a new era?!

Reading Guide:

  1. 1v1, HE, with a proper love interest. The focus is on plot rather than romance, mainly featuring modern-day food stalls, with a possible one or two fantasy/historical/apocalyptic worlds.
  2. Overpowered protagonist, lighthearted and healing story—includes food?, cute pets?, business management?. 
  3. Protagonist disrupts original novel pairings—everyone loves food, no need for emotional torment.

Tags: Food, System, Quick Transmigration, Live-Streaming, Healing, Comedy

Main Characters: Jian Yunlan, Taotie One-Line Summary: The protagonists are chasing me just to eat! Theme: Finding happiness in everyday life—never neglect food or love.

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  1. Ohilikereading says:

    So will the first bug be from Huo Yan’s taste for street food stall roast duck?

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