Influencers of all kinds flocked over to check in and take photos. Wave after wave of food bloggers came to review the shop, but they could never get a spot in line.

They wanted to review Jiang Liu’s shop for free.

For a shop this incredible, it would be absurd to even think about charging the owner for a review.

Passersby all wore curious expressions.

"Excuse me, sir, is there some kind of event going on?"

"No event. Boss Jiang’s gourmet shop is about to open."

"Huh? You mean all you people are lining up just to eat?"

The man was dumbfounded.

Scenes like this happened from time to time.

Some curious passersby couldn’t resist and joined the line as well.

Near the front of the line, Xia Changzhi was cracking sunflower seeds and playing cards with a group of other seniors.

"Pair of eights!"

"Pair of twos!"

Xia Changzhi exploded. "Can’t you guys play properly? You’re all ganging up on me, aren’t you? Old Liu is the Landlord! We’re on the same team, hello!"

"I don’t care. I just don’t like the look of you!" Aunt Xu said haughtily.

"Damn it! I’m not playing anymore!"

Xia Changzhi’s card-playing skills hadn’t improved recently, but the hardness of his skull certainly had.

There was no secret to it—get flicked on the forehead enough times and it’ll naturally toughen up!

In the line were a few rich kids dressed in international designer brands.

They were accompanied by plainly dressed, burly drivers who held umbrellas for them.

A scene like this made it clear they weren’t ordinary people.

Yet the other customers in line paid them no mind. Those playing cards kept playing cards, those playing games kept playing games, and those bragging to their friends about the food kept bragging.

Here at Boss Jiang’s place, it didn’t matter what damn impressive background you had—you still had to wait in line.

If you didn’t line up properly, you were done for. You’d just end up on Boss Jiang’s blacklist.

In short, everyone who came here to eat was very amicable. Wealthy corporate CEOs would sit with regular workers, letting down their guard to chat for a while.

The atmosphere was excellent.

Everyone showed Jiang Liu a great deal of respect.

The rich kids were chatting amongst themselves.

"Xiao Han, I hope your information is accurate this time. This place looks pretty ordinary to me, just crowded. Maybe it’s just cheap."

"Don’t be fooled by its looks. My dad ate here before, and he even brought home two steamed buns. One for me and one for my mom. The flavor... it seriously blows every other bun shop in Jing City out of the water!"

"Well, when you put it like that, I’m actually getting a little interested."

"You’re so pretentious! Do you know who Jun Xinghe is?" Xiao Han asked.

"Of course. The famous CEO of that pharmaceutical company in Jing City."

"Let me tell you, my dad got this information from his personal secretary. As soon as Jun Xinghe has any free time, he comes straight here to eat. Now tell me, do you think the food’s good or not?"

"Hiss! Jun Xinghe comes here to eat whenever he’s free? But he’s an incredibly busy man!"

Her haughty friend was taken aback.

Looking again at the busy Jiang Liu in the window, she couldn’t help but swallow.

’This shop really must be a place blessed by the gods!’

Soon.

「At 11:55.」

Jiang Liu announced they were open.

The seniors and the regular workers all rushed headfirst into the shop.

The glass door creaked and groaned.

The corner of Jiang Liu’s mouth twitched.

’Can’t you people be a little more gentle?’

Xiao Han and her friends followed right behind an auntie, squeezing into the line inside the shop.

After waiting for twenty minutes, they finally made it inside the shop.

It couldn’t be helped; there were just too many people!

The moment they stepped inside, they were greeted by the aroma of braised meat.

"What is that aroma? It smells so good."

"Holy crap, look at the slices of meat on that table! The marbling is beautiful. What kind of meat is that?"

"And look over there, I think that’s tuna sashimi. It’s so red and tender, it looks delicious just sitting there."

The girls looked stunned, like country bumpkins seeing the big city for the first time.

"It looks and smells incredible. Sigh, I wish I’d listened to you and come earlier. My stomach is growling like crazy. I’m starving!"

They finally reached the counter.

It was only then that the girls got a clear, close-up look at Jiang Liu.

"Wow, the boss is pretty handsome."

"Tsk, tsk." Xiao Han stared at Jiang Liu, her eyes glued to him.

She was quite pretty herself and didn’t have a boyfriend.

Seeing Jiang Liu made her heart flutter.

All girls like handsome, sunny boys.

Even though Jiang Liu was wearing a mask, his thick, god-like eyebrows, combined with his brow bone and overall bone structure, made it obvious he was an exceptionally handsome man.

They ordered forty-five steamed buns, three bottles of juice, a portion of yak meat, and a portion of ham.

After ordering, they realized there wasn’t a single open seat in the shop.

With no other choice, they could only stand to the side and wait.

Their drivers brought over folding chairs and a table from the car.

The three of them sat down and, after a few words with a nearby auntie, found out that Jiang Liu already had a girlfriend.

"What a shame. A guy that handsome already has a girlfriend. Otherwise, I would have had to be brave for once."

"Yeah, I wonder which girl got so lucky and hit such a jackpot. Boss Jiang has such an extraordinary look about him. If you took him out and said he was the young master of some powerful family, no one would doubt it. You’d gain so much face."

Jiang Liu called out, "Hey, you guys over there, come get your food!"

"Coming!"

"Let me go!"

The three of them fought over who would go get the plates, hoping for a chance to chat with Jiang Liu.

Unfortunately, they didn’t get to say much. Jiang Liu was very busy.

They brought back several delicious dishes.

The color, aroma, and flavor were all perfect.

The three of them drooled just looking at it.

"Quick, try the steamed buns!"

"Whoa! Delicious! I can’t believe these buns are only two yuan each!"

"No wonder President Jun comes here! The big boss sure has good taste!"

"HOLY SHIT!! You guys have to try this ham, it’s insane! So damn fragrant!"

The girls turned their gazes to the evenly sliced ham, with its white fat and red meat.

Leaning closer, they could smell a rich, smoky aroma.

Each of them picked up a slice with their chopsticks and put it in their mouths.

There was no gaminess, it was lean but not tough, slightly salty, and filled with a natural fragrance!

"Heavens! Is this ham really only three thousand? I thought it was expensive before, but now all I can say is it’s more than worth it!"

"It’s true! It’s more fragrant than any famous ham I’ve ever eaten. It’s rich but not greasy, and there’s a fruity aroma to it!"

"I’m floored, this is way too good! The beef is unbelievably delicious too!" ...

The girls stopped talking altogether and just buried their heads in their food.

In less than twenty minutes, all the food had been swept clean.

Xiao Han herself couldn’t believe she could eat so much!

She’d eaten more than ten steamed buns, along with slices of ham, yak meat, and no small amount of potatoes.

The drivers also ate a little.

They didn’t eat much.

Didn’t they see the greedy, food-guarding look on their young lady’s face?

’Better to just come back and eat in secret next time we have a chance.’

"I’m doomed, I’m doomed! I must have gained a pound from this one meal!"

"Well, who was it that kept eating all the meat?"

"The meat was too delicious! I couldn’t help it!!"

"Are we coming back tonight? I’ve already booked a hotel!"

"Sounds good!"

"I agree. No wonder the rent around here is so expensive. I was wondering about that before. Turns out everyone is moving here to be close by."

Rui Ning, a pretty girl with a rose tattoo on her arm, suggested, "Why don’t we just rent a big house nearby? We could all come and stay here together whenever we’re free."

"That’s a great idea. I used to think South City was a total dump without a single tourist spot. Now I realize that Boss Jiang is the most beautiful scenery in all of South City."

Xiao Han suddenly asked, her curiosity piqued, "Hey guys, what if Handsome Jiang’s girlfriend isn’t that pretty? If that’s the case, we could..."

As she spoke, Xiao Han gave a mischievous, wicked little smile.

.....