Chapter 89 Cheese Potato Pancakes

However, Su Xiaonuan was worrying unnecessarily. She didn't realize that Yue Jie's gaze towards her had evolved from initial scrutiny and suspicion to the current sense of satisfaction and pride that "her own child is really awesome."

After Su Xiaonuan turned her head back, Zhao Liyue couldn't help but turn her head and stare at Su Xiaonuan, secretly thinking.

In Zhao Liyue's heart, Su Xiaonuan had long been officially recognized as a "genius girl who excels in both cooking and crime-solving".

After much deliberation, Zhao Liyue decided that the most important task and core idea now was to protect this "national treasure" talent properly, so that he wouldn't be targeted by any strange organization or get bogged down by the case!

As for the unscientific parts? Well, geniuses always have some privileges, I understand, I completely understand!

Back home, Su Xiaonuan was still thinking about whether she should take the initiative to "confess" something, or make up a decent reason, such as "I've always had a particularly accurate intuition since I was a child" or "Yantai is a specially trained cat."

But Zhao Liyue simply ruffled her hair naturally, said, "You've worked hard today, get some rest," and then turned around to pour herself a glass of water. She then began to follow up on the progress of the Snow Lake Park incident through encrypted channels, showing no intention of delving deeper into the matter.

Su Xiaonuan: "..." Okay, it seems I was overthinking it.

The Snow Lake Park case indeed made a breakthrough thanks to the clues they provided.

The next day, Zhao Liyue received news that, based on the blood moon pattern under the stone bridge, the numerical code, and the traces extracted from the brown jacket, combined with the previous case analysis, the task force quickly identified a small group with strong suspicion of committing the crime and clarified a clear approach to solving the case.

Although it is not possible to directly identify the suspect at this time, it provides an important direction for the investigation.

The head of the task force also expressed his sincere gratitude to Zhao Liyue and Su Xiaonuan in an internal communication.

Zhao Liyue calmly replied, "It's my duty," while Su Xiaonuan silently gave Yantai a thousand thumbs up in her heart.

The next day, life seemed to be back on track.

Su Xiaonuan still went out to set up a stall with Zhao Liyue.

Because the system is undergoing an upgrade and the crime radar function is temporarily disabled, Su Xiaonuan cannot accurately "scan" out the "red-name monsters" hidden in the crowd as before. She can only rely on her observation skills to deduce and guess from the details of the diners' words, actions, and micro-expressions to see if any of them have a "strange" aura.

Fortunately, the system-designated location for my stall today is the bustling and safe Cultural Square, and I'm selling [Cheese Potato Pancakes].

The atmosphere here is relaxed, with mostly elderly people taking a walk, parents playing with their children, and young couples on dates. Su Xiaonuan carefully observed the area but didn't find anyone who would set off alarm bells for her, so she focused on making the food and enjoyed the peace and quiet.

She was dressed as always today, looking harmless and adorable, wearing a cartoon apron, standing behind her small and exquisite stall.

The adorable stall owner and the delicious food quickly attracted a large crowd of diners.

As the aroma of caramelized potatoes, rich cheese, and tempting butter filled the square, many diners who had already paid began to eagerly anticipate their meal.

"Little girl, your pancakes smell delicious! How much are they?"

"Give me one to try!"

"Boss, how long will it take?"

Su Xiaonuan answered them one by one in a sweet and gentle manner. While waiting for the food, several diners who were attracted by the aroma couldn't help but strike up a conversation with Su Xiaonuan.

A grandmother with her grandson asked with a smile, "Young lady, you're so young, how come your skills are so good? Who taught you?"

As Su Xiaonuan skillfully spread the shredded potatoes all over the hot iron plate, making a pleasant "sizzling" sound, she raised her little face and showed a shy yet sweet smile: "Grandma, I just figured it out on my own. I like cooking."

"Oh my, that's amazing! My eldest grandson is over twenty years old and can't even make a simple fried rice!" Grandma shook her head helplessly as she looked at her grandson, who was staring longingly at the hot plate and drooling.

A young man in sportswear who looked like a college student chimed in: "Boss, you're using such high-quality ingredients! The way you cut these potato shreds looks like they were machine-shredded, so thin and even!"

Su Xiaonuan smiled and continued working, "Thank you for the compliment. It was cut by hand. Practice makes perfect."

"This cheese is so generous! It looks so delicious!" Another young girl pointed to the thick layer of cheese on the pancake that was slowly melting and stretching into tempting strands, her face full of anticipation.

Zhao Liyue was able to relax completely today, unlike usual when she was constantly on guard.

She moved a small stool to a corner next to the food stall that wasn't too in the way, watching Su Xiaonuan handle the customers with ease and listening to their casual conversations full of life. The corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up slightly, carrying a gentle smile that she herself didn't even realize.

The sunlight shone on her, dispelling some of her usual chill.

Just as the atmosphere was peaceful, with the aroma of pancakes mingling with laughter, a slightly abrupt figure swayed and walked towards the stall.

The newcomer was a young man, very tall, estimated to be close to 1.9 meters.

What's most eye-catching is his extremely "unconventional" hair—a flamboyant bright pink on the left and a calm pure black on the right, with no gradient transition in the middle, clearly divided in the middle. Paired with his handsome face with a touch of cynical roguishness, it creates a strange sense of harmony.

He was dressed in a well-tailored black leather jacket, ripped jeans, and a pair of expensive-looking studded Doc Martens. He walked with a leisurely gait, as if he were taking a stroll in his own backyard.

This was the first time Su Xiaonuan had ever seen someone in real life dye their hair so... well, it had character. She couldn't help but lift her face, which was covered in flour, and take a second look.

The young man with pink and black hair walked straight to the stall, seemingly also intrigued by the overpowering aroma.

He grinned, revealing a set of dazzlingly white teeth, bent down, put his hands in his pockets, and stared directly at Su Xiaonuan's face, his tone carrying a hint of casual curiosity: "Hey, little boss, what's your name?"

Su Xiaonuan blinked her big eyes, her hands still busy flipping the pancake, and gave a shy yet professional smile: "My name is Su Xiaonuan. Hello, would you like a cheese and potato pancake?"

“Su Xiaonuan… nice name.” The young man nodded and introduced himself, “Han Jun. From S University nearby, just returned from studying abroad.”

He spoke with a slightly lazy tone, but his pronunciation was clear, and his eyes held a nonchalant yet inquisitive air that came with his privileged upbringing.