Translated by Serena Love

Edited by Azure

Chapter 29 (1): Five-Star Barbeque

The summer night in the capital was a paradise for late-night snack stalls. The temperature during the night was low. When the night lights were lit, the cool evening breeze was slowly blowing. It was a good time to meet up with two or three friends, open a bunch of cold beer, serve a plate of peanuts, and take out a simple stove and a few bamboo sticks. The barbecue heat filled the whole street and the smell could represent the scent of mortal life on earth.

At this time, Tang Qiaoqiao and Shen Yue were standing at the entrance of the street food market, looking at a hot business barbecue stall not far in front of them.

Shen Yue finally knew why Tang Qiaoqiao had prepared a cap and a mask early.

When he imagined a "five-star" barbecue restaurant, it was at least the kind with a private room—a place with an elegant and secluded view of a small bridge and flowing water, where people could watch rare fishes wandering beside the glass.

Shen Yue expressionlessly said, "Can you explain to me, how is this a five-star barbecue restaurant?"

Tang Qiaoqiao pointed forward. "Right, look at this shop name."

Shen Yue raised his eyes and saw the plaque impressively hanging on the stall: "Brother Wu Xing's Barbecue."

This "Wu Xing" means "five stars," but it is not the other "five stars" that Shen Yue was used to. Shen Yue's face was full of black lines.

The barbecue stalls were full of noise. There are brawny men who are shirtless, drinking beer and punching each other. Some drunk salary men also scold their bosses while taking some lamb skewers to their mouths.

Shen Yue's mood was very complicated.

He had never eaten in a roadside stall before. This place and his entire life were two completely different worlds.

However, Tang Qiaoqiao's eyes were shining brightly, as if she couldn't wait to rush over immediately.

Shen Yue changed his mind when he thought, 'Isn't this a standard plot in idol dramas?'

Generally, when the female lead brings a wealthy male lead to such a small place to eat, it was usually a sign that their relationship had made significant progress.

He knew that she still had some thoughts about him.

When Shen Yue thought of this, the corners of his mouth subconsciously rose slightly. Because of Tang Qiaoqiao "effort," he would try it.

Tang Qiaoqiao put her hair in the cap and put on a mask. Anyway, she was now a star with millions of fans, so she should keep a low profile.

She and Shen Yue avoided the crowds and deliberately chose a seat in the corner.

Shen Yue still felt uncomfortable sitting in the corner, especially after seeing a suspicious layer of grease on the white plastic dining table in front of him. He couldn't help but slide his wheelchair back. If he knew they would go to such a place, he would not wear a suit.

Seeing this, Tang Qiaoqiao reluctantly pulled a few tissues and wiped the desk for him.

"Don't pay attention to these details. Many delicacies are hidden in this kind of restaurant. You can't eat them in those big restaurants."

Shen Yue glanced at her and didn't answer.

Tang Qiaoqiao called the boss, who was a thin middle-aged man.

"What do you want to eat? The specialty of our shop is charcoal-grilled beef tongue and grilled pork tendon—limited supply. There is not much left. If you want to eat it, hurry up."

Shen Yue glanced at him. "Your name is Wu Xing?"

"Yes, it's me. Who doesn't know my name on this street?" The boss looked quite proud.

Shen Yue couldn't help but say what he had been holding back for a long time, "Do you know that the name of the store you took could be accused of taking a commercial scheme? Customers can complain about you."

"Huh?" The boss froze for a while and said, " Can't I just use my own name? I've been here for five years. Whoever eats my barbecue would give me a five-star rating. Why would  anyone complain?"

Tang Qiaoqiao was stunned by Shen Yue's action. She helplessly caressed her forehead and hurriedly smiled to comfort the boss. "He was joking, joking. Let us take a look at the menu first, and then we will call you, okay?"

The boss glanced with a strange look at the weird man in wheelchairs who was looking great in a suit.

He left the menu for them, and before leaving, he mumbled softly, "Weirdo."

Tang Qiaoqiao had a funny face. " Young Master Shen, Big Boss, you will have no friends if you act like this."

"I don't have many friends."Shen Yue said lightly.

"Then are you not afraid that he will spit on your barbecue?" Tang Qiaoqiao casually joked.

Shen Yue was really thinking about this possibility and frowned. "If he dares to do it, I will make him go bankrupt in minutes."

'Oh, what a great threat, but can you not use it in such a small shop? As if people don't already know that you are an overbearing president.'

Tang Qiaoqiao cursed him silently in her heart. In fact, she knew that Shen Yue was not malicious but that his old pickiness problem had come out again.

She picked up the menu and went through it, and then began to order. "20 skewers of fresh lamb, 20 skewers of beef, 10 skewers of kidney, 10 skewers of pork belly, 5 skewers of spicy chicken wings, 5 skewers of grilled steamed buns..."

Tang Qiaoqiao ticked the paper ordering form and asked him, "What do you want? How many skewers do you want?"

Shen Yue looked at her incredulously, "All of that is just for yourself?"

"Yes, there are only a few pieces of meat on a barbecue." Tang Qiaoqiao's eyes were innocent, and she explained carefully.

Shen Yue was disgusted and said, "I am really worried about the future of your agency." There was such a female star who ate so much. What development prospects would she have?

Shen Yue pointed to the menu, "You hold up the menu for me to see."

Tang Qiaoqiao: "Can't you hold it by yourself?"

Shen Yue said, full of disgust, " There is oil on it."

Tang Qiaoqiao rolled her eyes to the sky. She didn't know that Shen Yue was so hypocritical before.

She held the menu right in front of Shen Yue's eyes. He glanced at it a few times and ordered a few randomly.

Although there were many customers in the barbecue stall, the restaurant grills them quickly. Soon, Tang Qiaoqiao got a pile of hill-like skewers on the table.

Tang Qiaoqiao couldn't wait after smelling the strong crisp meat aroma. She immediately took a big mouthful of lamb skewers.

The mutton was fat and lean, not fishy or smelly. The outside was roasted tightly and crispy, but the inside was tender and delicious. The roasted fat mutton oil was mixed with cumin powder and chili flakes, instantly as if infused into the soul, bringing a strange fragrance that made people unable to stop eating.

The pork belly was 30% fat and 70% lean. The fatty part had been roasted until it was transparent, and the edges were slightly scorched. She took a piece of green lettuce, put two or three slices of garlic, a piece of green pepper, and dipped the pork belly in the store's signature barbecue sauce.

Once the lettuce wrapped the pork, the freshness of the lettuce neutralized the heavy, oily taste of the pork belly. You could only use one word to describe it—satisfaction.

Tang Qiaoqiao's mouth was stuffed with lettuce-wrapped meat, and both sides of her cheeks were bulging like a hamster. Her eyes squinted happily.

Shen Yue's expression was hard to explain. He guessed that he must be wrong. If Tang Qiaoqiao really had intentions toward him, how could she eat without restraint in front of him?

The more Tang Qiaoqiao ate, the more addicted she became. "Try their signature dish."

The charcoal-grilled beef tongue is limited to three servings per table. After one bite, Tang Qiaoqiao knew that it was made with the freshest beef tongue. The boss was a really good person. The beef tongue was not sliced thinly, and no other special seasonings are used. Simple coarse salt and black pepper are enough to stimulate the umami taste of the beef tongue itself. It was chewy on the outside and tender on the inside. The delicious juice aws locked in the tongue, and it blew up in the mouth with one bite. It was really cool!

Tang Qiaoqiao couldn't stop eating, so she had to comment, "This beef tongue is really delicious. It has a five-star flavor. The name is not in vain."

The pork tendons didn't seem to have much meat, but they tasted crispy and tender. The flavors were extraordinarily strong. If it wasn’t for the limited supply, Tang Qiaoqiao could have dozens of skewers.

This grilled eggplant was also very special. In addition to minced garlic, when the eggplant was about to be roasted, they would add an egg. The heat from the eggplant cooked the egg. A tender egg was dangling on a sliced ​​eggplant. It was so delicious that she could scream.

If you ate too much barbecue, you would feel greasy. Tang Qiaoqiao got a bunch of steamed ​​buns, golden in color, crispy and delicious, and neutralized the greasiness.

Tang Qiaoqiao chewed on the steamed buns and asked Shen Yue vaguely, "Why don't you eat? Does it not suit your appetite?"

Shen Yue shook his head. He tasted it slightly. In all fairness, the taste of this restaurant was quite good, especially the charcoal-grilled dish. The beef tongue was comparable to what he had eaten in a Michelin restaurant.

It's just that his mouth has adjusted to her cooking after this period of time. Other food always felt lacking.

Tang Qiaoqiao regretted, "Then my treat is a failure. You don't even like to eat it."

"Go back and make me egg noodles." Shen Yue asked without hesitation.

Tang Qiaoqiao made an "ok" gesture.

Shen Yue didn't eat much, but Tang Qiaoqiao buried her head in the food. Finally, she poured a big mouthful of ice sour plum juice, which was refreshing!

After eating and drinking, she suddenly felt her lower abdomen tighten.

Now she is in a hurry. She looked around and found a sign next to the stall pointing in the direction of the toilet.

The toilet was in an alley, and she arrived after turning two turns. The inside was very clean, except that the street lights outside were in disrepair and kept flashing.

Who knew where the other end of this alley lead to. The light got dim as it went deeper.

After Tang Qiaoqiao came out from the toilet, she suddenly heard a sharp cry from behind her when she turned around and was about to leave.

"Help!"

The shout of "Help" was short, followed by a muffled cry, as if something was blocking the person's mouth.

Tang Qiaoqiao's keen intuition made her realize that something went wrong in the alley, so she turned around and ran deep into the alley without hesitation.

After turning three or four turns, she saw a man in black clothes pressing a woman. He was trying to assault her in the dim corner.

The woman's legs kept kicking around, but the man firmly suppressed her upper body. She couldn't get rid of him.

Tang Qiaoqiao ran into this shocking scene, and fire of anger ignited in her heart.

"Beast!"

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