Chapter 17 Don't get involved in things you shouldn't.

Su Xiaonuan was taken aback by his straightforward rejection and felt a little frustrated, but at the same time, she felt more favorably toward the policeman's integrity and sense of propriety.

"Oh, it's nothing serious..." she said, touching her nose, and could only stand at the doorway.

"I just wanted to ask, if... I mean, if someone pretends to be able to eat a lot of spicy food online, deceives viewers, and then sells some bad products, is that illegal? Does it fall under your jurisdiction, the police?" She tried to keep her question vague.

Lu Zheng glanced at her, seemingly puzzled as to why she would ask this, but still replied, "If it involves false advertising and the sale of counterfeit or substandard products, and the amount reaches a certain standard or causes serious consequences, it falls under the jurisdiction of the industry and commerce department and the market supervision department. If it is suspected of being a crime, it will also be transferred to the economic crime investigation branch. Generally, it is not directly under our criminal investigation department. Why are you asking this?"

"Haha, it's nothing, it's nothing," Su Xiaonuan quickly laughed it off, "I was just asking casually, I saw it while watching a video. Thanks, Officer Lu!"

Lu Zheng closed his notebook, glanced at Su Xiaonuan one last time, and spoke in a slightly softer tone, but still with a warning: "We're still investigating the case. Be careful and vigilant lately. If you notice anything unusual, call the police immediately. Remember my words, protect yourself, and don't get involved in things you shouldn't."

After saying that, he nodded to Su Xiaonuan and turned to leave.

Su Xiaonuan closed the door, leaned against it, and let out a long sigh.

Lu Zheng's return and his warnings made her even more convinced that the 1203 case was not simple, and that she might have really stepped into a quagmire by accident.

But at the same time, it also aroused her competitive spirit.

Tell her to stay out of it? No way! The system tasks must be completed, merit points must be earned, and those despicable scumbags who deserve a beating must not be let off the hook!

As for that internet celebrity Dora... it seems that the police route is not an option for now; she'll have to rely on herself and the system's items!

She picked up her phone again, her eyes hardening.

She needs to prepare a "big gift" for Sunday's "collaboration".

As Lu Zheng left Su Xiaonuan's house and walked down the stairs, his brows were not completely relaxed.

Su Xiaonuan's last question about "fake food vloggers selling counterfeit goods online" seemed like a casual remark, but it subtly touched his keen professional senses.

This is quite different from the violent crime cases she was directly involved in before.

Was she genuinely just curious, or... had she discovered some new "clue" related to online fraud? Considering her previous "coincidental" experiences, Lu Zheng felt the latter was more likely.

This Su Xiaonuan seems to have a special constitution that attracts trouble.

He got back into his car, but instead of leaving immediately, he took out his phone and dialed his subordinate's number.

"Xiao Liu, arrange for two plainclothes officers to take turns keeping an eye on the resident of apartment 1602 in Building C of Jinxiu Residential Area, a young woman named Su Xiaonuan. Just observe her from a distance and don't disturb her. Pay close attention to who she comes into contact with and where she goes. If there are any unusual occurrences, especially those that may involve security risks, report to me immediately."

"Understood, Captain Lu!"

After making the arrangements, Lu Zheng started the car and drove away from the residential area.

He had a premonition that this seemingly ordinary pancake vendor might cause some trouble.

Meanwhile, Su Xiaonuan was unaware that she had been "paying special attention" to by the criminal police captain.

She is preparing for her task of setting up a stall today.

[Daily Task Refresh: Tomorrow, successfully set up a stall and sell 20 'Simplified Buddha Jumps Over the Wall' dishes in the City Innovation Industrial Park. Reward: 300 Merit Points.]

Innovation industrial park?

That place is full of tech companies and white-collar workers. Why would you let her sell Buddha Jumps Over the Wall?

The system really knows how to pick a location.

Fortunately, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall can be prepared in advance and simply heated up when it's time to eat, which is relatively convenient.

She glanced at her merit points balance: 340.

Thankfully, there's still a little left.

She easily opened her phone and started placing an order.

Although I don't have many merit points, I still have money in my bank account, and the prices of ingredients in the system shop are still outrageously affordable.

Although the "Simple Buddha Jumps Over the Wall" dish is named "Simple," the ingredients used are of the highest quality.

Su Xiaonuan looked at the recipe list provided by the system and tapped rapidly on her phone screen:

Main focus: Practical tips

Abalone: ​​We select plump and fresh South African peacock abalone, requiring each abalone to be of uniform size, with intact skirt edges and a firm, springy texture.

Sea cucumber: The spiny sea cucumber from Liaoning, soaked several days in advance, has now become soft, plump, and has a smooth, bouncy texture, full of collagen.

Fish maw: Male fish maw, thick and plump, rich in collagen, melts into the soup after stewing, which is the key to the thick soup.

Dried scallops: Japanese Soya scallops, large in size, golden in color, with a rich, dry aroma, and an excellent flavor enhancer.

Ham: The finest part of Jinhua ham, with yellow skin and red meat, has an irresistible salty and fragrant aroma; just a few slices can enhance the entire pot of soup.

Pig's trotters: the front trotters, chopped into small pieces, are rich in collagen.

Chicken: Use old hen, take the chicken breast and chicken carcass, and use them to make broth.

Pigeon eggs: Boiled and peeled, they are as white as jade and have a delicate texture.

Additional ingredients:

Shiitake mushrooms: Thick, plump flower mushrooms, soaked in advance, have a rich mushroom aroma.

Winter bamboo shoots: Take the tender tips, slice them, and they are refreshing and crisp, helping to cut through the richness and enhance the flavor.

Ingredients: ginger slices, scallion segments, Shaoxing wine, premium soy sauce, oyster sauce, rock sugar.

In addition, there is a special "Buddha Jumps Over the Wall Secret Seasoning Powder" supplied by the system, which contains a variety of secret spice recipes.

Looking at the top-quality ingredients delivered by the "instant delivery" service from the food mall, each one beautifully packaged and meticulously cleaned, Su Xiaonuan once again marveled at the system's power.

If she were to prepare this herself, it would take her several days just to soak the sea cucumber and fish maw.

Today was cloudy and muggy, but thankfully there was no scorching sun.

She did most of the stewing at home.

Take out a large ceramic stew pot, line the bottom with ginger slices and scallion segments, and then put in blanched pig's trotters, chicken bones, thin slices of ham, soaked shiitake mushrooms, and slices of winter bamboo shoots.

Next, layer the main ingredients such as abalone, sea cucumber, fish maw, dried scallops, chicken breast chunks, and pigeon eggs neatly. Pour in enough Shaoxing wine and just enough water to cover the ingredients. Do not use cold water to stimulate the protein. Finally, sprinkle on the secret seasoning powder provided by the system and a few rock sugar pieces.

Cover the stew pot with the lid, place it in a large electric slow cooker, select the "slow cook" mode, and set the time to 4 hours.

Next, we just need to wait for the magic of time and temperature to slowly blend and release the essence of these delicacies.

During the stewing process, a rich and savory aroma began to waft out from the gaps in the pot lid. It was an extremely complex and mellow fragrance, a blend of meat, seafood, mushrooms, and wine. Just smelling it was enough to make one's mouth water.