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

He leaned closer to the bowl, gently blew away the oil on the surface, and took a sip of the piping hot amber-colored broth.

In an instant.

Time seemed to stand still at that moment.

An indescribable deliciousness exploded on the tip of my tongue!

The broth slid down my throat, warm, sweet, and rich.

Wherever it passed, every cell cheered with joy, like parched land receiving rain, greedily absorbing this nourishment.

Next, the meat.

With trembling hands, Lai Zi picked up a piece of beef brisket and put it in his mouth.

The moment your teeth touch the meat, without even needing to chew hard, the layer of creamy fat melts in your mouth, instantly filling it with a rich, milky flavor.

The lean meat absorbs the braising sauce, becoming tender yet retaining its fibrous texture. The more you chew, the more fragrant it becomes, and the more you want to chew!

"Ugh!!!"

The leper's eyes widened suddenly, and his pupils contracted sharply.

At this moment, Zhang Dawei, the 30,000 yuan, and the "big guy" in the cigarette box were all thrown to the winds!

Only one thought remained in his mind—

eat!

Eat this bowl of noodles thoroughly and completely!

"Slurp—slurp—"

In the corner, where the conspiracy should have been brewing, all that remained was the frantic slurping of noodles that made one blush.

The three habitual con artists, who originally harbored ulterior motives, now looked like refugees who hadn't eaten for three lifetimes, not even raising their heads, their chopsticks flashing in afterimages.

too delicious!

Is this the most exquisite delicacy in the world?!

They didn't even make eye contact, as if afraid that if they looked up, the noodles in their mouths wouldn't taste so good anymore.

The noodles are made with snow water from the Tianshan Mountains and high-gluten flour, making them chewy and springy, and they are soaked in broth; the beef is tender and flavorful, rich but not greasy.

A bite of noodles, a bite of meat, and a sip of soup.

This sense of rhythm is captivating and mesmerizing.

Lai Zi had completely entered a state of "selflessness".

He felt as if he wasn't sitting in a noodle shop, but lying on a cloud, with countless gentle little hands stroking his stomach. The feeling of happiness almost brought him to tears.

The three of them ate without even looking up, their chopsticks flashing in the air, as if they had never eaten before.

Lai Zi picked up the heavy bowl, tilted his head back, and poured the last mouthful of warm, amber-colored soup into his stomach.

"ha--!"

He slammed the bowl down on the table, letting out a sigh of utter satisfaction. He slumped into his chair, his eyes glazed over, a drop of oil still clinging to the corner of his mouth.

"Awesome...that's fucking awesome..."

The two companions next to them also put down their bowls at the same time. The three large bowls in front of them were spotless, without a single scallion or drop of oil left. They were even cleaner than if they had been washed.

The leper rubbed his round belly and subconsciously reached into his pocket for cigarettes, wanting a "post-coital smoke".

however.

His movements froze abruptly when his fingers touched the hard cigarette pack in his pocket.

In that instant, his dazed eyes cleared instantly, his pupils contracted sharply, as if he had been electrocuted, and he sat up abruptly.

There were no cigarettes in the pack.

There was a shiny, oily cockroach inside.

who am I?

where am I?

What am I here for?

Lai Zi stared at the empty bowl in front of him, so shiny it reflected his image, and then at his two equally satisfied underlings picking their teeth. A tremendous sense of absurdity and fear shot from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.

It’s over.

It's all over.

We were so busy eating that we forgot about the important matter!

The original plan was to throw the cockroach in halfway through the meal, when the soup was cloudy and the meat was in disarray, and then make a huge scene.

But now...

"Holy crap..."

Lai Zi slapped himself on the forehead, the sound so crisp it could be heard even at the next table.

How could I not control my mouth?!

We were so busy eating that we forgot about the important matter!

The other two also realized what was happening at this moment, and their faces turned deathly pale as they looked at their empty bowls.

Lai Zi was sweating profusely with anxiety. If he couldn't get things done, not only would he not get Zhang Dawei's money.

And I even paid for it myself! I didn't earn a single penny, and I even lost two thousand?

What else could this be but being ripped off?

His eyes darted around, and suddenly he saw a customer at the next table carrying a full bowl of noodles to the table, and the tempting aroma wafted over again.

"Got it!"

Lai Zi slammed his hand on the table, an idea popping into his head.

"What's the rush! Let's order another bowl! This time, no one should be greedy! Just dig in as soon as the noodles arrive!"

"Yes, yes, yes! Order another bowl!" The second and third brothers nodded repeatedly.

Lai Zisheng took a breath, waved to Qin Lang who was tidying up a table not far away, and shouted loudly:

"Hey! Handsome guy! Come here for a second!"

Qin Lang walked over with a rag in his hand.

He glanced at the table.

Three grown men, three empty bowls, so clean that even the dishwasher might lose her job.

"What's wrong?" Qin Lang asked. "Do you need some tissues?"

The leper took out his wallet from his pocket and pulled out several bright red banknotes:

"This portion of noodles is too small! Give each of us a bowl! Money's no object!"

He was thinking to himself: This time, I'll come up here without wasting any words and just throw it away!

however.

Qin Lang didn't even glance at the money on the table.

He put one hand in his pocket, and with the other hand he twirled a rag between his fingers, then pointed to a small wooden sign with clear lettering on the wall behind the cashier.

"Sorry, everyone."

"Our store has rules."

"One bowl per person. No extras, whether it's noodles or steamed buns."

The leper froze.

Purchase limits?!

Such a bizarre rule?!

"No...no!"

Lai Zi suddenly stood up, his voice becoming somewhat hysterical due to extreme anxiety:

"I have money! I'll pay double! Triple! I have to eat this noodle! Bring it to me now!"

The sudden roar instantly attracted the attention of the surrounding diners.

Everyone stared at them with astonishment, looking at the three people as if they were idiots.

"Is this guy crazy? He's already grateful to have any food at all, why would he want to order more?"

"Exactly, I waited in line for two hours to get a bowl."

Being watched by so many people felt like having thorns in one's back.

He's now in a difficult situation.

If he doesn't cause trouble, he won't be able to complete the task, and Zhang Dawei won't let him off the hook; but if he insists on causing trouble... he hasn't even put the cockroach in his pocket yet, so he has no reason to cause trouble at all!

You can't exactly pull out a cockroach and say, "Look, I have a cockroach in my pocket, so your shop is unhygienic," can you?

"This guest."

At this moment, Lin Fan, who had been standing in the open kitchen, came out.

He took off his apron, looked calmly at the three somewhat exasperated men, and said indifferently:

"Rules are rules. If you're still hungry, there's a supermarket to the left after you leave. If you want to cause trouble..."

Lin Fan pointed to the surveillance camera above his head, then pointed to the door.

"This is Golden Street, and the security guards patrol right at the entrance. Are you sure you want to spend a few days in jail just to eat an extra bowl of noodles?"

Looking into Lin Fan's deep, cold eyes, Lai Zi felt a chill run down his spine.

He glanced at Qin Lang's ambiguous smile and seemingly ready-to-take action, then looked at the diners around him who were raising their phones to film the commotion.

He knew the deal was off.

It's completely over.

Not only did I not ruin their reputation, but I also gave them nearly a thousand dollars in revenue and got to experience being the "so delicious I wanted to order more but was refused" guy for free!

What the hell is this?!

"Walk!"

Lai Zi gritted his teeth, glared fiercely at Qin Lang, then called to his two still-dazed underlings and slunk away.

As he reached the door, he turned back with extreme reluctance to look at the still steaming, deadly-smelling pot of braising liquid.

I felt so frustrated; it was worse than swallowing a dead fly.

I've never felt so humiliated in my life!

"Big brother, what should we do?" As soon as he stepped outside, the second brother shivered from the cold wind and asked with a mournful face.

"What to do? Just let it be!"

The leper kicked a soda can away from the roadside, venting his anger.

"This isn't our fault at all! It's all because those noodles were too delicious! How could anyone resist them?!"

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