Chapter 113 Su Xiaonuan is a hit
"She escaped?" Su Xiaonuan frowned. "Where is she now? Is she safe?"
“We don’t know yet.” Zhao Liyue’s voice was filled with helplessness and worry. “We are searching with all our might, retrieving all available surveillance footage from the surrounding area, and issuing a notice for assistance. But so far, there is no definite news. It’s like she… vanished into thin air.”
A female celebrity, still shaken from a kidnapping, escapes alone and disappears into some corner of the city, her fate unknown... This is too dangerous!
Su Xiaonuan couldn't help but stand up and pace back and forth in the living room, her brows furrowed.
She instinctively wanted to open the system map to check, but then realized that the system's [Reputation System] could only locate suspects and wanted criminals with crime values, and could not find the whereabouts of an innocent victim or an ordinary person.
A sense of powerlessness welled up inside me.
Despite her abilities and the system's assistance, she was powerless to help at this moment.
She could only sigh deeply and say to Zhao Liyue on the other end of the phone, "Sister Yue, thank you for your hard work. I hope we can find her as soon as possible."
"Yes, we will. I'll let you know as soon as I have any news. Take care of yourself and get some rest." Zhao Liyue gave a few more instructions and then hung up the phone.
Su Xiaonuan put down her phone, her face filled with worry.
An Ran had been listening quietly. Seeing her like this, she got up and walked to her side, gently putting her arm around her shoulder and comforting her, "Nuan Nuan, don't worry too much. The police are searching with all their might, they will definitely find her. Good people are always blessed."
Su Xiaonuan leaned against An Ran, absorbing the warmth and support from her friend, and nodded gently: "Yes, I hope so."
The two chatted for a few more minutes, but their moods were clouded by the news of Fu Lilian's disappearance.
Seeing that it was getting late, they washed up and prepared to rest.
Lying in bed, Su Xiaonuan stared at the ceiling, her mind a jumble of thoughts.
Half-moon, Han Ming, Fu Lilian, disappearance, potential crisis... Beneath the lights and shadows of this city, more and more unknown undercurrents seem to be hidden.
She took a deep breath and closed her eyes.
In any case, tomorrow is another day, and she still has her stall to set up and hidden evils to uncover.
She could only hope that Zhao Liyue and the others could find Fu Lilian as soon as possible.
She murmured to herself and gradually drifted off to sleep.
The next morning, Su Xiaonuan was woken up by An Ran's slightly excited voice.
"Nuan Nuan! Nuan Nuan! Wake up! You're famous! You've become an internet sensation!"
Su Xiaonuan opened her eyes groggily and saw An Ran holding up her phone, the screen almost touching her face. A short video was playing on it—it was the whole process of her setting up a stall in the street garden square yesterday, and then that lewd man causing trouble and being taken away by Lu Zheng!
The camera angle was clever, capturing not only the man's vile insults and his inexplicable self-destruction, but also her calmly calling the police and later escaping unharmed with the help of others.
The video was accompanied by rousing background music and eye-catching titles such as "Street stall goddess outwits perverted man" and "This is true food and justice!"
She rubbed her eyes, took the phone, and scrolled down.
This wasn't the only video; related topics such as "Xiao Nuan's Food Stall," "Street Vendor Beauty," and "Most Beautiful Vendor" appeared on various short video platforms, local lifestyle forums, and even at the bottom of Weibo's trending topics list.
The number of clicks and comments is growing at an astonishing rate.
The comments section was even more lively:
Holy crap! This girl is so cool! She's so calm even when facing scum!
[The main point is the food, guys! Look at that steamed egg custard! Look at the ingredients! I can smell it even through the screen!]
[Address needed! Coordinates needed! I'm going to stake out this place tomorrow! I'm willing to go for it, for this food and the girl's looks!]
[I've tried it! I've tried all the snacks this girl sells, and they're absolutely amazing! I never expected her to be such a hidden gem!]
[I need all the information about this stall owner in three minutes!]
[Beautiful, kind-hearted, and incredibly skilled—what an amazing lady!]
Protect our little warmth-loving stall owner! Resist all malicious disruption!
Su Xiaonuan's first reaction was bewilderment and astonishment; her mouth was slightly open, and she was wide awake.
Immediately, seeing so many strangers' praise and support, a warm feeling of being flattered welled up in my heart, and my cheeks flushed slightly.
No one dislikes being recognized, especially for what they love.
But soon, that joy was suppressed by reason, and her brows slowly furrowed, forming a small "川" (river) shape.
She became an internet sensation... This came too suddenly, and for her, it was by no means a purely good thing.
The pros and cons are roughly equal, and the cons may even outweigh the pros.
The advantages are obvious: increased brand awareness will definitely lead to better business, more money and merit points, and more people will be able to taste her delicious food, bringing more happiness.
This is what she is happy to see.
But the downside weighed heavily on her mind.
Once the number of diners who come specifically to try her food explodes, her little stall will become a huge focal point.
With so many people around, if a "red-name" criminal is attracted by the food and gets mixed up in the enthusiastic crowd, how can she accurately identify and take action?
What if the other party is a vicious and desperate criminal who is armed with controlled knives or even more dangerous weapons?
The consequences of a conflict in a densely populated area would be unimaginable!
She absolutely could not allow her diners to take any risks because of such a tiny but real possibility!
With that thought in mind, Su Xiaonuan took a deep breath and made a decision.
She turned to look at An Ran, who was still happy for her, and voiced her concerns: "An Ran, it's good to be famous, but I'm a little worried."
"What are you worried about?" An Ran asked, puzzled.
"People are afraid of becoming famous, just as pigs are afraid of getting fat."
Su Xiaonuan gave a wry smile.
“Look, the whole internet is asking me where I’ll be setting up my stall tomorrow. If too many people suddenly come, not only will I be unable to handle the crowd, but it will also be difficult to maintain order. If we encounter someone deliberately causing trouble like yesterday, or some fanatical fans doing something extreme, it could easily lead to a stampede or other safety accidents. I don’t want people to be in danger just to get a bite to eat.”
After listening, An Ran's excitement gradually faded, and she realized the seriousness of the problem.
She nodded, her expression turning serious: "You're right... I was oversimplifying things. Safety first."
Seeing Su Xiaonuan's slightly furrowed brows, she worried that Su Xiaonuan was upset and gently comforted her, "Nuannuan, don't be sad. Your fans will definitely understand. We can think of a way to let those who really want to eat here find you while avoiding large gatherings."
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