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Chapter 31 - Mr. Rossi's Taste Buds Are Very Discerning!
Chapter 31 - Mr. Rossi's Taste Buds Are Very Discerning!
Chapter 31 Mr. Rossi’s Taste Buds Are Very Discerning!
On the phone, Lu Qin mentioned street vending of his own accord.
Shen Muyan pretended to ask, “Morning stall?”
Lu Qin explained, “I’m currently working as a street vendor selling snacks, like ice crystal cake.”
“Why don’t you work at the company? You graduated from Qingbei, your major is strong, so you shouldn’t have trouble finding a job.”
“Just because it’s a major doesn’t mean it’s a passion. Street vending is pretty good, the hours are flexible, making it easier to take care of the little one.”
“As long as you’re happy.”
Shen Muyan felt a bit annoyed hearing Lu Qin talk so casually about vending as if it were a legitimate job. Even if he enjoyed it, he should consider reality.
The income from vending was unstable. After the divorce, with no house and no car, how could he support his daughter?
Shen Muyan found it hard to understand Lu Qin, believing he lacked ambition. But now that they were divorced, she couldn’t say much. It was probably for the best, if he couldn’t support the little one, she could reclaim custody later.
“Let’s leave it at that. Don’t forget to bring the things tomorrow. Goodbye.”
Shen Muyan hung up the phone, feeling gloomy.
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After showering, Lu Qin lay on the bed, charging his phone on the bedside table.
He closed his eyes and opened the system.
With over 1400 points, he could draw 14 times.
“Draw.”
?Consuming 100 points, draw awarded 20 mint candies?
?Consuming 100 points, draw awarded insect repellent?
?Consuming 100 points, draw awarded “Fluent in Italian”?
?Consuming 100 points, draw awarded “Fluent in German”?
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?Consuming 100 points, draw awarded “Max Level Twice-Cooked Pork Skills”?
?Consuming 100 points, draw awarded one freshness-locking temperature control box?
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After 14 draws from the system, the rewards were plentiful. As knowledge and skills were awarded, a wealth of experience flowed into Lu Qin’s mind, nerves, and muscles, all seamlessly integrating.
The system’s insect repellent was impressive, designed specifically for street vending. Just place it inside the food cart, and no flying or crawling insects would come near, regardless of the environment. Moreover, the insect repellent had a faint scent, unless one had a keen sense of smell, most people wouldn’t notice it. This was a great find.
Lu Qin’s eyes lit up. But even better items were yet to come. That was the ‘freshness-locking temperature control box’.
With a thought, a sturdy 120L plastic box with a light green shell appeared on the floor of his room.
Lu Qin got up from the bed and studied the box closely. From its appearance, it resembled a typical outdoor thermal box. However, this system box didn’t just keep items warm. The most crucial function was to lock in freshness.
According to the system’s explanation, using overnight food as an example, if one placed the meal in this box and locked it, the next day when opened, the food would show no signs of spoilage at all. The taste and temperature would be exactly the same as when it was put in the night before. It was truly magical.
If a dish were placed inside, it could guarantee the original flavor within seven or eight hours. As for preserving fruits and vegetables, that was even less of a concern, it felt somewhat like overkill. After all, fruits and vegetables could be preserved in a refrigerator too.
This ‘freshness-locking temperature control box’ had a built-in battery that could last three days on a full charge. Of course, the items drawn from the system wouldn’t be discovered by others.
For instance, if someone else used this box, it would appear just like an ordinary thermal box. Through this draw, Lu Qin even mastered two foreign languages.
One never knew, if foreign customers visited his snack stall, those languages might come in handy. Fluent in Italian meant he had reached a C2 level, equivalent to a native speaker, and he could work as a translator without any issues. German was the same.
Among the fourteen draws, the best reward was the ‘Max Level Twice-Cooked Pork Skills’. Now Lu Qin could make the most delicious and authentic twice-cooked pork.
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The next morning, Lu Qin woke up at six o’clock. He didn’t need to go to the market to purchase ingredients today, as he had arranged for Boss Zhao to deliver a batch of ingredients and packaging boxes yesterday afternoon.
Lu Qin soaked the rice noodles and placed them in a strainer to dry naturally. He then began to cook green bean paste and prepare the ice crystal cake. Twice-cooked pork wasn’t suitable for sale in the morning, so he didn’t prepare the corresponding ingredients.
After more than an hour, Lu Qin loaded the items for his stall into the cart. He rode out to set up the morning stall at the entrance of Sunshine Primary School.
It was Sunday, so there were no parents dropping off students. Residents in the nearby community, who could have slept in, had already started coming downstairs.
Before Lu Qin’s food cart arrived, several people were already lingering around the stall area. It was obvious they were waiting for him.
Beep beep—
The horn honked twice, and people quickly made their way. Seeing the familiar three-wheeled food cart they had been eagerly anticipating, a group of people’s eyes lit up.
“Boss Lu, you finally made it!”
“I came first, I want three portions of stir-fried noodles, three cups of green bean paste, and two boxes of ice crystal cake.”
“Boss Lu, your ice crystal cake is too delicious, my daughter ate a box yesterday and didn’t have enough. She cried all night asking for more!”
“Boss Lu, I gave the ice crystal cake to the girl I secretly like, and she asked me out!”
“Yesterday I drank eight cups of green bean paste, my belly almost burst. I’m scared to drink it today, I’ll just have the stir-fried noodles.”
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In an hour and a half, Lu Qin had sold nearly 200 portions of stir-fried noodles. The 250 cups of green bean paste also cleared out without a hitch. Of the 100 boxes of ice crystal cake, Lu Qin saved six boxes, and the rest were sold out.
After the morning stall, Lu Qin rode his cart to the Ourei International Hotel. The Ourei Hotel in the Annan District is the largest among the six chain hotels in Jiangcheng, standing 42 stories tall. The hotel boasts 588 luxury suites, 18 dining venues, and over 1,000 dining seats, offering guests a variety of distinctive Chinese and Western dishes.
Lu Qin had hardly visited the hotel before, and the staff didn’t recognize him. At the hotel’s guard booth, there was a barrier that only recognized cars.
Lu Qin parked his cart at a roadside designated parking spot, then carried the ice crystal cake inside. Two doormen at the hotel saw Lu Qin parked on the roadside but still greeted him with smiles, displaying high quality of service.
“Sir, how may we assist you?”
“Oh, hello, I’d like to go to the front desk.”
“Sure, this way please.”
The doorman led Lu Qin inside, assuming he was a food delivery person because he was carrying items. However, guests staying at this hotel rarely order takeout, as the hotel provides various specialty dining options.
The doorman was puzzled as he brought Lu Qin to the front desk. At the front desk, three attractive ladies dressed in professional suits were present, the one in the middle stood up.
With a sweet smile, she politely asked, “Sir, how can we assist you?”
“I’m here to deliver takeout,” Lu Qin said directly.
“Okay, may I ask which room the guest is in?”
The front desk lady maintained her composure, but inside she shared the doorman’s confusion.
“I’m looking for…”
Before Lu Qin could finish his sentence, a foreign man in his thirties appeared next to him, followed by an assistant.
The hotel’s VIP guest manager hurried behind him, apologizing repeatedly.
“Mr. Rossi, you originally planned to stay for seven days, it’s only the third day, and you’re leaving. Is there something about our hotel service that you’re dissatisfied with?”
Guests have the freedom to come and go as they please, but the manager still wanted to understand the reason, especially since Mr. Rossi was a VIP guest. It was unusual for him to leave abruptly, and they wanted to clarify for reporting purposes.
“I’m very satisfied with your service, but the food at your hotel is really inedible!”
Rossi explained in his native language.
Lu Qin understood nearby and realized that this foreign guest was Italian. The manager only spoke English and didn’t understand, so he turned to the assistant beside him.
The assistant translated, and the manager expressed his deep apologies again.
Rossi said with frustration, “Jiangcheng may be bustling, but when it comes to food, I’m truly disappointed.”
The assistant helplessly translated again and then whispered in Chinese to the manager.
“Our Mr. Rossi’s taste buds are very discerning, this is the third five-star hotel he’s tried in Jiangcheng.”