After the divorce, he took care of his child and sold fried rice; his ex-wife was filled with regret

The man stretched out one hand and waved his five fingers:

"I originally wanted to sell it for two thousand, but seeing that I have a connection with these bosses, I'll sell it for one thousand five! Fixed price!"

"One thousand and five?!"

The second brother next to him gasped, his eyes almost popping out of their sockets.

"Are you robbing me?! A bowl of noodles costs only a few dollars, but you're charging 1,500 just to wait in line?!"

The man tucked the number slip back in and shrugged indifferently.

"You think it's too expensive? If you think it's too expensive, then keep queuing. But I'm warning you, I just heard from the people in front of me that there doesn't seem to be much noodles left today. If we wait another half hour, they'll probably have to close up shop."

This statement hit the leper's weak spot perfectly.

He glanced back at the increasingly long queue behind him, then looked at the number on the slip of paper.

1,500 is indeed a painful amount, but if I mess up the task to save 1,500, then the remaining 20,000 will be lost.

You can't catch a wolf without risking your cub!

"Okay! I'll take it!"

Lai Zi gritted his teeth, counted out 1,500 yuan from the envelope containing the deposit, shoved it into the man's hand, and then roughly snatched the number slip.

"Alright! The boss is very generous! Enjoy your meal!"

The man counted the money, beaming, and pointed to the doorway ahead, "Take this and go straight to the cashier, no one will dare stop you."

Clutching the expensive "admission ticket" in his hand, Lai Zi took a deep breath and glared at his two henchmen:

"You all better be damn smarter! We've already spent the money, if we mess this up, I'll skin you alive!"

"Yes! Don't worry, brother!"

……

Finally, after that damned scalper charged them a hefty "cut-in fee" of 1,500, he led them to the door and then disappeared into the crowd.

Lai Zi checked the location of the cigarette pack in his pocket one last time, then led his two brothers through the narrow doorway.

Take a step in.

The once noisy world seemed to have been muted.

The store's environment surprised these three seasoned "professional actors."

It wasn't as dirty and chaotic as I had imagined, nor was it as greasy as the roadside stalls.

This place is simply a paradise.

The five-meter-high space was filled with a faint sandalwood scent and that intoxicating aroma of noodles.

With bluestone slabs underfoot and flowing water beside you, soft lighting illuminates the solid wood tables and chairs, creating a sophisticated and private atmosphere.

The diners around were all engrossed in their food, their concentration was outrageous, and no one even glanced up at the new customers.

The sounds of slurping noodles rose and fell, weaving together a strange yet alluring symphony.

"How many?"

Behind the cashier, Shen Man, wearing an apron, was busy settling the bill for the previous table of customers. Without looking up, she asked...

This arrogant attitude actually made Lai Zi feel more at ease.

Big businesses often bully their customers, and these trendy online stores are most prone to hygiene issues. If they handle things properly, this can definitely escalate into a major scandal.

"Three people."

The leper gently placed the number plate on the table:

"I heard your noodles are pretty good? Give us three bowls of that... what's it called, Supreme Beef..."

"Supreme Clear Broth Beef Brisket Noodles, 188 per person".

Shen Man finally raised her head and glanced at the three of them.

188 yuan a bowl?

Upon hearing the price, the leper's eyes widened in shock.

That's outrageous! Is this some kind of robbery?

But we've come this far, we can't just leave now.

I haven't even started this job yet, and I've already lost two thousand yuan.

But he remained outwardly calm, even pretending to readily pull out his phone:

"Okay, three bowls, please. They say you get what you pay for, so hopefully you won't disappoint us."

"Don't worry, it's definitely worth it."

Shen Man pointed to a table at the far end of the shop, against the corner, "There's a seat in that corner."

Lai Zi looked in the direction the finger was pointing and was overjoyed.

That location was truly a stroke of luck!

That corner was the darkest, and it was backed to the open kitchen. There was a screen on the left and a wall on the right, making it a perfect crime scene!

"Thanks."

……

After the three of them sat down, Lai Zi cautiously looked around to see if there were any cameras.

Ahead, a bustling crowd of diners were engrossed in their food, completely oblivious to this corner.

"Big brother, this place is good," the second brother said in a low, sly voice. "It's secluded."

"Stop talking nonsense and be more careful." Lai Zi glared at the second brother, then exchanged a cryptic glance with the third brother.

The second son placed his hand under the table and gently tapped his thigh, indicating that everything was ready.

All is ready except for the opportunity.

Not long after, a young waiter wearing a pink studded leather jacket and with gray hair came over carrying a tray.

This is Qin Lang, the eldest son of the Qin family.

At this moment, he showed absolutely no airs of a rich second-generation, and deftly placed the three large bowls heavily on the table.

"Gentlemen, Supreme Beef Brisket Noodles, please enjoy."

The moment the noodles were placed on the table, the three of them, who had been rehearsing the process in their minds, had their thoughts abruptly cut off by an invisible hand.

Six eyes stared intently at the large bowl in front of them.

In the bowl, the soup is as clear as the finest amber, with a very thin, transparent layer of golden butter floating on the surface, reflecting a mesmerizing halo under the light.

Five or six pieces of beef brisket, each about the size of a mahjong tile, with alternating red and white stripes and clear marbling, are stacked precariously on top of creamy yellow noodles, adorned with a few bright green garlic sprouts, resembling a work of art.

But this is more than just a visual treat.

The worst part is the smell that rises with the heat.

boom--!

It was a shockwave that defied description.

Lai Zi felt a surge of heat rush from his nasal cavity to the top of his head, and his mind went blank for a brief moment.

That's the original, wild, fresh aroma of beef, mixed with the rich flavor of dozens of herbs and spices, which have been thoroughly blended together after a long cooking time.

His salivary glands were like a dam that had gone out of control, secreting saliva frantically, to the point that his cheeks felt sore and painful.

"Gulp..."

Three synchronized swallowing sounds rang out clearly in this quiet corner.

The second son's hand had uncontrollably picked up the chopsticks, his eyes were fixed, and his Adam's apple was bobbing violently.

"Want to...try it first?" The second brother stared at the trembling beef in the bowl, his mouth watering.

Lai Zi swallowed hard. "We're here to do something big! ... But if we're going to put on an act, it'll look too fake if we don't eat a couple of bites. Eat! Just a couple of bites!"

The three of them almost simultaneously picked up their bowls, seemingly out of control.

"I'll just have a sip of soup to soothe my throat..." Lai Zi said to himself.