"Sigh, there are so many people, and we can't even get in line to buy some to try."
The stall owners next door huddled together and whispered among themselves.
This popularity is something that others can only envy, even though they're both just street vendors.
"That's right. Yesterday a group of people came to ask about duck necks. I was thinking of buying some to try, but I didn't expect so many people to come today."
"It smells so good! When I pack up and go back, I'll buy some duck necks from any vendors I see to satisfy my craving."
......
It was a weekday, so there weren't many people traveling from other cities to buy duck products, and there were no real photos or videos online to prove that Mr. Lin was actually setting up a stall in Nanjin.
Ever since Lin Zhou became famous, countless people have tried to imitate him.
Some people even specially ordered the same stall cart as Mr. Lin, and imitated Mr. Lin's hairstyle, clothing, and mask.
This has led to many fans being scammed and making many wasted trips.
Then everyone had no choice but to master it.
Only after confirming that Boss Lin is really there and there are photos from the scene will everyone rush in.
I'm so scared of being scammed.
Travel expenses are nothing.
The feeling of going from excitement to disappointment is the most agonizing.
I was so excited to eat Mr. Lin's delicious food, but when I got there I found out it was a scam. The disappointment was just unbearable!
I never want to experience that again.
So even though there seem to be a lot of people, it's still not the limit for Mr. Lin's fans.
Seeing that many diners had bought duck necks to watch the show, Song Chang curiously followed them.
As a Chinese person, I have a bit of a "spectator" gene in my bones.
I wouldn't normally think of going to see it, but if I happen to come across it, I'll definitely go and listen.
I'll also share the photos I took today of Boss Lin setting up her stall and the duck products she bought in the group chat.
Customers at Mr. Lin's steamed bun stall.
Regular customers have already bought duck necks, taken photos, and posted them online.
But the quality of those photos, whether in terms of clarity, clarity, or aesthetic appeal, was far inferior.
As soon as her photos were uploaded, they immediately received praise from her group members.
"It still has to be Sister Song."
"The food made by Boss Lin can't possibly look bad. Look at what the guy above posted. It's a death filter. It makes me lose my appetite."
"This picture is amazing. Boss Lin is really handsome. And there's also Boss Lin's little cart. I've added another item to my collection."
"Last time I saw a craft blogger make a miniature version of Mr. Lin's trolley, I realized that Mr. Lin's trolley really has a different style every week, and it is very exquisite and beautiful, practical and good-looking."
"It must be custom-made, but I don't know which genius made it."
"I'm so tempted! I ordered some duck necks right away after seeing the picture."
"I'm so envious of the people who were there! They got to eat all of Mr. Lin's duck products—a whole pound! How could anyone possibly finish it all!"
"The one upstairs is already like this, who can eat a pound of it? It wouldn't even last an hour in my hands."
"......"
Song Chang smiled as she looked at the messages flying around in the group chat, put away her phone, and focused on the duck products in her hand.
The aroma was indescribable. She put on gloves, picked up a slice of lotus root, and put it in her mouth. Her eyes immediately lit up.
Crispy lotus root slices, spicy and fragrant, sprinkled with sesame seeds, offer a delightful combination of crunchy texture, the natural aroma of lotus root, and a slightly powdery and glutinous feel. They're delicious!
Moreover, the lotus root slices are not cut very thinly, but have some thickness, which makes them very flavorful and delicious in every bite.
The appearance was also impeccable; even after being stored for a long time, the lotus root did not turn black but was braised into a refreshing light brown color with a glossy sheen.
Could this oily sheen be from the fat extracted during braising of duck parts? Only when braising vegetables can one achieve this kind of shine.
Song Chang didn't understand, but she ate happily.
After eating two slices of lotus root, she turned her attention to the dried bean curd sticks.
Actually, dried bean curd sticks are quite high in calories, but they're really delicious, especially since they're made by Mr. Lin. It's just impossible to resist.
One bite of the tofu skin reveals the chewy texture of the bean curd, and the bean flavor isn't completely masked by the brine; you can still taste it.
The tofu skin, soaked in broth, still has the flavor of the braising liquid when you bite into it, but it's not salty at all.
This perfectly balanced seasoning is simply the highlight of eating braised food on its own.
The joy of eating whatever you want without it being too salty—who understands that!
Mr. Lin's culinary skills remained consistently excellent.
I tried two kinds of braised dishes, and both were absolutely delicious. They not only retained the original flavor of the ingredients but also absorbed the aroma of the braising sauce. The spiciness was not conflicting but mild yet powerful, with a strong presence. You could feel the spiciness spreading in your mouth, with a slight numbing sensation, but you just couldn't resist this flavor. It was incredibly addictive, and you just wanted to keep eating it bite after bite.
"It's so delicious!"
No matter how many times I eat there, I'm still amazed by Mr. Lin's culinary skills.
The same food, but Boss Lin makes it the pinnacle, something that redefines people's understanding.
They're truly unmatched!
......
On the other side, Lin Zhou's cartload of duck products finally sold out.
After the diners were gradually persuaded to leave, the troupe leader quietly found Lin Zhou.
"Hello Mr. Lin, I am the head of the Huomiao Drama Troupe. I heard you say that you set up a stall here because of our performance. Well... our actors really love your duck necks and are planning to perform for a couple more days. Do you think you can still set up a stall here?"
When the actors made the suggestion last night, the troupe leader was still hesitant, feeling that changing the rest of the schedule just to eat duck necks was too much trouble and not a good idea.
But when it's his turn to not have enough to eat, he says a different story.
Without any hesitation, he agreed to the actors' suggestion.
Lin Zhou was stunned.
This works?
He was planning to pack up and go home today, and then choose another opera troupe to set up his stall outside from the system map.
Unexpectedly, the troupe leader wanted to perform for two more days.
That's okay too.
There's no need to move to another location. There are only two days left. Once we've finished setting up, it's over.
"Sure."
Upon hearing Lin Zhou's agreement, the troupe leader was overjoyed, and his face immediately lit up with a smile.
Then, after looking around and seeing that no one was nearby, he leaned close to Lin Zhou and whispered, "How about we adjust the performance time for the next two days and move it to the morning?"
"ah?"
Lin Zhou didn't watch plays often and wasn't very clear on the details. Seeing that the performance time had been changed to the morning, he nodded without much thought.
When the troupe leader saw that Lin Zhou was so easy to talk to, he was so excited that he almost shook his leg.
"See you at nine o'clock tomorrow morning. After Mr. Lin sells out, you can also watch our troupe's performance."
"Okay, I closed my stall early yesterday and went to watch it, but I closed late today and missed it. The actors performed really well."
"That's great! Tomorrow, I'll have the actors perform their best pieces. Boss Lin, you absolutely must come!"
Lin Zhou nodded happily.
The two exchanged a smile, and the troupe leader took his leave.
Backstage at the theater, he looked at his empty hands and fell into deep thought.
......
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