Chapter 195 Qingda and Yuda
Su Yingxue rolled her eyes at him, clearly not believing him, but still smiled and placed the pickled radish on the table: "It's for you, to cut through the greasiness. By the way, I see you really like this soup. Come often, and I'll get you membership cards with a 20% discount."
Upon hearing this, the expressions on the faces of the people who had just been acting instantly became unmanageable, making them look like accomplices caught red-handed.
Mu Yu cleared his throat, trying to maintain his aloof "insider" image: "Ahem, well... of course, we're only doing this because of your good skills, not because we're after this discount."
Bai He was even more direct, giving a thumbs up with a sarcastic tone that said, "I understand you."
"Boss, you're so generous! But we've already discussed it, and just for this kindness towards our loyal customers, we have to finish everything today and order three more bowls! That's what you call 'truly spoiling your fans'!"
“Yes, yes, yes!” Zhang Wei immediately echoed, nodding his head like a chicken pecking at rice.
"And we've already helped you promote it... uh, on a spiritual level, the kind that spreads purely through thought!"
Su Yingxue was thoroughly amused by their "getting a good deal and then acting innocent" attitude. The smile in the corner of her eyes was like a new moon, gentle and bright.
The setting sun shone on her, as if adding a warm filter of "reunion" to this lively lakeside.
She was preparing to continue serving the other guests.
Out of the corner of my eye, I suddenly caught sight of a group of people walking towards the stall on the tree-lined path in the distance.
A rough count revealed that five or six well-dressed, refined-looking middle-aged men were surrounding a woman, their steps steady and their presence commanding.
The woman walking in the middle was about forty years old. She wore a well-tailored black suit and her jet-black hair was neatly pinned up. She exuded a sense of composure and authority that came from someone who had long held a high position.
He looked a bit serious.
Could it be a school leader? Su Yingxue's heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively gripped the soup spoon tighter.
What she fears most is leaders of this level, especially when she's "running a stall" (i.e., doing business on the street). If she gets labeled as "affecting the campus environment," that would be a huge problem.
So even Su Ji Snacks stall can't stay afloat anymore?!
The pedestrians were talking as they walked, their voices not loud, but Su Yingxue, being close by, still managed to catch a few of their words.
"...Principal Lü, you're usually so busy with work, it's rare for you to get out and about. This time, you can't let administrative matters hold you back. Please enjoy the scenery of our Yuda University campus." A middle-aged man wearing glasses said respectfully.
The woman, referred to as "Principal Lü," nodded slightly, her gaze sweeping over the lakeside scenery with great interest.
A gentle breeze stirs, and the setting sun casts its light upon the lake's surface, creating ripples that spread across the water. Birds of Yuming Lake also fly leisurely across its surface.
Principal Lü's voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable power: "We should occasionally look up from our documents and see what kind of environment our students are living in. I've also heard that a new rap song is popular on campus recently, which is quite interesting. I'm trying to find out where it comes from."
Su Yingxue was completely confused. What rap? And what's the origin of this? It has nothing to do with her, right?
Zhang Wei, who was standing next to him, was a "net addict." He twitched his ears and instantly caught the key words. His eyes widened and he excitedly nudged Mu Yu and Bai He next to him with his elbow.
He screamed in a breathy voice, "Holy crap! It's Principal Lü! The legendary Iron Lady from Yuda University! What's she doing here? And what song was that rap she was talking about...?"
Just then, the woman known as "Principal Lü" happened to have her gaze fall on Su Yingxue's bustling soup stall.
Another teacher next to her followed her gaze and immediately exclaimed in surprise, "Principal, look! Isn't that it? It's right here!"
Upon hearing this, Principal Lü's eyes flashed with obvious curiosity and inquiry.
She quickened her pace and walked straight toward the stall. For the first time, her sharp and deep eyes, devoid of any scrutiny, were filled with pure interest as she locked onto Su Yingxue and the bubbling soup pot behind her.
Su Yingxue was completely stunned, her mind went blank.
When Principal Lü Qingxuan entered the office, she intended to deal with the mountain of documents, but was drawn to a melody playing from the computer of her young assistant.
"Oh, listen to me, there's a hidden gem on the shores of Yuming Lake."
It's neither a tourist attraction nor a temple; it's just a wonderful little street stall!
The beef brisket was stewed until tender and falling apart, and the radish absorbed all the flavors of the meat.
Have a bowl of this first to get a sense of balance; it's better than being half-dead like a god!
Turning around, they served the small pancakes, and the golden, fragrant soup filled the air with its aroma.
So beautiful it makes your eyebrows fall off, all your worries and troubles vanish!
The light of Yuda warms both the stomach and the heart; if you dare challenge us, come and fight us right here!
The lyrics... while somewhat crude, convey a sincere sense of praise; the rhyme and rhythm are remarkably professional. Although Principal Lü is a lover of classical music, he is not averse to this emerging, down-to-earth art form.
She listened with great interest, especially when she heard the keywords "Yuming Lakeside" and "the glory of Yuda University". Her keen intuition as the head of a school told her that it was very likely describing a place near her school.
She immediately asked her assistant to check the song's information. Sure enough, the rap song, titled "The Light of Yuda," had over a million plays in less than 24 hours after its release, and was being wildly shared on campus forums and various social media platforms, becoming a phenomenal "school song." The mysterious stall described in the lyrics that could make "miracle soup" sparked a campus-wide craze for visiting it.
“Interesting.” Principal Lü Qingxuan adjusted her glasses, and a rare, very faint smile appeared on her lips.
She has always believed that universities are not only places for imparting knowledge, but also places brimming with vibrant life and human warmth. This wildly popular rap, and the "warm corner" it celebrates, perfectly exemplifies this. She's curious: what kind of soup could possess such magic, inspiring students to create their own and take it as a model?
Thus, the scene just now unfolded—she temporarily set aside her busy official duties, and with a scholarly mindset of "tracing the origins," followed the song and its popularity to come and find out for herself.
She wanted to see who this stall owner, hailed by the students as the "shining light of Yuda University," really was.
Principal Lü quickened his pace and walked straight toward the stall. For the first time, his sharp and deep eyes were not filled with any scrutiny, but rather with pure interest.
They locked onto Su Yingxue and the bubbling soup pot behind her.
Su Yingxue felt like a fawn caught in a spotlight, unsure of what to do with her hands and feet.
She quickly put down her spoon, instinctively straightened her back, and forced a professional smile that looked more like a grimace: "Principal Lü... Hello! Welcome... to our lakeside... for a walk."
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