Divorced and Determined: The CEO's Ex-Wife Fights for Love-Chapter 124

Chapter 124 Even a Culinary God Would Bow Three Times to Chef Lu!

At Night Market Street, The terrifyingly long line in front of Lu Qin’s stall continued to attract curious newcomers. Although many hadn’t tried the food, the sheer crowd triggered their curiosity, prompting them to join the queue.

Some passersby even thought it was a free egg giveaway and eagerly lined up, hoping for a freebie. After all, people tend to follow crowds and join the excitement.

Within five minutes of setting up the stall, the line had already surpassed 100 people. Sun Zhi and Fan Qingfang, seasoned businesspeople, were astonished. The popularity of Lu Qin’s snack stall far exceeded their expectations.

They secretly congratulated themselves for arriving 30 minutes early. Even so, they were lucky to secure spots in the 30s. Had they come just a few minutes later, they would’ve been closer to the 70s or 80s, facing much fiercer competition.

A new customer asked, “Is this stall really good? Why is the line so long?”

A sly regular smirked.

“No, it’s terrible. I’m just a plant hired by the owner to trick you newbies.”

The new customer froze.

“Huh! Really?”

The regular leaned in conspiratorially.

“Why are you still standing here? Go, run! I’m only telling you because I felt bad.”

The new customer stammered, “Th-thank you…” and turned to leave, only to be stopped by a good Samaritan.

“Don’t believe them. They’re sly devils! This snack stall’s food is amazing—so good it’s addictive. By the time you reach the front, you won’t regret it.”

“Really? What’s on the menu?”

“There’s everything—iced pastries, crystal shrimp dumplings, imperial chicken wings, mung bean soup… Oh, and today there’s a new item: osmanthus oolong milk tea. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water!”

“Wow, such variety! Does the owner make it all himself?”

“Absolutely. Chef Lu’s culinary skills are so impressive that even a god of cuisine would bow three times to him. But remember one thing.”

“What’s that?”

“Buy as much as you can. If you buy too little and realize it’s amazing, there might be none left if you rejoin the line.”

The newcomer nodded earnestly.

“Got it.”

“Good luck, and enjoy. I learned the hard way after listening to some jerk in line once. He told me the food was bad, so I left. The moment I stepped out, he moved up a spot. By the time I tried to rejoin, everything was sold out.”

The new customer was stunned. freewēbnoveℓ.com

“People are that devious?”

“Yep. Oh, by the way, this milk tea? A hundred servings only. If you don’t act fast, you’ll miss out.”

Meanwhile, the 100th customer in line was grinning smugly, reveling in their luck.

“I made it! I’ll be the last to get the osmanthus oolong milk tea. Too bad for those behind me!”

“Ugh, this smug jerk!”

“Look at them acting all high and mighty! Tomorrow I’ll arrive an hour early and show them how it’s done!”

The 100th customer tilted their head back at a proud 45-degree angle, basking in their imagined glory.

“I don’t even know what this osmanthus oolong milk tea tastes like yet, but it’s definitely better than any store-bought version. I can’t wait!”

Their smugness was infuriating to those behind them. At the stall, Lu Qin handed out items one by one, including a cup of the much-anticipated osmanthus oolong milk tea.

One customer, overwhelmed with excitement, fumbled the bag.

Crash!

The cup fell to the ground, spilling milk tea everywhere.

“Ahhhh! My milk tea!!!”

The customer wailed like they had just lost a treasure, kneeling on the ground in anguish. Others reacted with a mix of sympathy and schadenfreude.

“Why cry? It’s your own fault for not holding it properly.”

“That’s such a waste. This milk tea is a labor of love!”

The distraught customer even picked up the broken cup, desperate to salvage even a drop.

Lu Qin stepped forward.

“My apologies. That might’ve been my slip. Let me get you another one.”

He handed over a fresh cup.

The grateful customer, cradling the cup like a newborn, stammered, “Th-thank you! Thank you so much!”

The crowd was full of praise for Lu Qin.

“Wow, Chef Lu is so generous. Even though it wasn’t his fault, he still gave them another cup!”

“Such a kind heart! This is what sets him apart.”

“Chef Lu, I love you!”

Sun Zhi and Fan Qingfang, observing from the line, nodded approvingly.

But the 100th customer was dumbfounded. “What? Now there are only 99 cups left!”

Their faces turned pale as they cursed.

“How can someone be so careless? That was my milk tea!”

The customers behind them immediately mocked them.

“Where’s your smug attitude now?”

“Yeah, keep showing off!”

“See? Karma’s a thing!”

Eventually, Sun Zhi and Fan Qingfang reached the front of the line.

“Chef Lu, we’ll take everything on the menu,” they said excitedly.

“Same here,” added the other.

Lu Qin packed their orders.

“148.5 yuan each. Please scan the code to pay.”

After paying, they didn’t even wait to get back to their car. Following the example of other customers, they sat on a nearby barrier and began eating.

They started with the iced pastries.

“It’s exactly as described—soft, sticky, and sweet. Amazing!”

“Let’s try the shrimp dumplings…”

“Wow! So bouncy and flavorful!”

“These chicken wings… Oh my gosh, they’re incredible!”

“I’m convinced. Totally convinced!”

By the time they finished their milk tea, both were stuffed.

“I’ve never eaten this much before, but it was worth it!”

“Chef Lu is a treasure—a goldmine!”

Suddenly, they exchanged a look and squared their shoulders.

“Fan, we’re reputable people. If we’re going to compete for him, let’s do it fairly!”

“Sun, I’m determined to get Chef Lu!”

“Let’s see about that!”

Both approached Lu Qin with business cards in hand.

“Chef Lu, I’m Sun Zhi, owner of Haoyue Grand Hotel…”

“I’m Fan Qingfang, chairman of Swarovski Crystal Restaurant…”

Typically, people would be flattered and intimidated by such introductions, but Lu Qin merely nodded, set the cards aside, and continued serving customers.

The two executives exchanged a stunned look.

Were they just… ignored?