A small spark of doubt ignited in his heart.
Something's not right, something's definitely not right!
So delicious it makes you cry? Gnawing on bones? That's an outrageous reaction!
Normal food doesn't have this effect.
Something that shouldn't have been added must have been added to this... like... that kind of shell they talk about on TV?
He just muttered to himself, after all, he had no evidence and didn't want to cause trouble.
However, hidden behind a large tree at the edge of the square, a sinister gaze was fixed on Zhou Yang's stall.
It was none other than Liu Peng, whom Zhou Yang had previously dealt a severe blow with!
Looking at the crowds in front of the stall, and the exaggerated, almost manic reactions of the diners.
Liu Peng's facial muscles contorted, and jealousy and resentment almost overflowed from his eyes.
I'm crying! It's so delicious I'm crying?!
Nonsense, that's absolutely impossible.
It must have been spiked with something addictive.
Yes, it must be poppy shells!
Otherwise, how could it be so addictive?!
Zhou Yang, how dare you use such despicable means to make money! I will never let you succeed!
The more Liu Peng thought about it, the more convinced he became that this was the "truth," and a sinister sneer curled at the corner of his mouth.
He quietly took out his phone, tapped the screen a few times, and dialed a number.
"Hello? Is this 110? I want to report something!"
"There's a food vendor at Xintiandi Tianjie Plaza who sells braised food. I strongly suspect that he's added poppy shells to his braised food!"
"Yes! Many people have had very abnormal reactions after taking it; they've cried, it's like they've taken drugs! You need to come and check on them!"
...
At this moment, a long queue had formed in front of Zhou Yang's stall.
The overpowering aroma was so pervasive that many passersby simply couldn't resist its allure.
Even though they heard that meat dishes cost 100 yuan per jin and vegetable dishes cost 80 yuan per jin, they still lined up.
Even office workers who usually live frugally and only earn three or four thousand yuan a month can't help but grit their teeth when they smell this aroma and see how much the people in front of them are enjoying their food.
"Damn, I'm so hungry! One hundred it is! I'll splurge just this once! I'll buy half a pound to try!"
"Honey, look how much they're enjoying their food! Shall we buy some too?"
"Queuing up, queuing up! This aroma is amazing!"
Several astute online streamers even started live broadcasts with sensational headlines:
"Shocking! A divine braised dish has appeared on the street, and a diner actually cried on the spot?!"
"What exactly is this exorbitantly priced braised food, costing 100 yuan per kilogram?"
The live stream's popularity soared, and the chat was flooded with comments.
Zhou Yang's braised food stall has become the most eye-catching spot in the entire Xintiandi Tianjie.
However, just when business was booming and Zhou Yang and Xu Yao were extremely busy,
Sudden!
A commotion broke out on the outskirts of the crowd as two uniformed, serious-looking policemen pushed through the crowd and walked straight toward Zhou Yang's stall.
One of the older policemen glanced sharply at the braised food in the pot and the crowd in line.
He then turned his attention to Zhou Yang, his tone stern: "You're the stall owner here?"
Zhou Yang stopped what he was doing, his expression calm and composed.
"Yes, it's me, officer. How can I help you?"
"We received a tip from the public," the older policeman said, flashing his badge. His voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly throughout the surrounding area.
"Someone reported that your braised food contains illegal additives, such as poppy shells and other prohibited substances! You must immediately stop selling it! Come with us to the station to cooperate with the investigation!"
These words caused an uproar in the audience!
The customers in line were stunned. The live-streaming phone camera suddenly pointed at the police and Zhou Yang, and the barrage of comments exploded instantly!
Xu Yao's face turned pale, and she looked at Zhou Yang nervously.
Liu Peng, who was hiding in the distance, saw this scene and a sinister and smug smile appeared on his face.
Haha, Zhou Yang, let's see how you get out of this mess!
You've been taken away by the police, let's see how you sell now! You'll be ruined!
If you dare to set up a stall again, I will report you.
I will make sure you are completely kicked out of the catering industry and never be able to rise again!
The fans were stunned.
"Could there be poppy shells in Boss Zhou's braised food?"
"Wow, this braised food, including the instant noodles and fried pebbles from before, is indeed abnormally delicious, but I don't feel addicted. I can enjoy other meals just as much!"
"Uh, friend, is it possible that you're just craving something?"
"I don't believe Mr. Zhou would add something like that to food. I think his cooking skills must be exceptional!"
However, some fans wavered when they saw the police arrive at their door.
"Well... it's fine that it's expensive, after all, Mr. Zhou's skills are indeed excellent, but if he really added something he shouldn't have... then Mr. Zhou would be breaking the law!"
"It's not that I don't trust Boss Zhou, it's just that the food safety standards are too low these days. They're even adding carcinogens. Adding poppy shells isn't uncommon..."
"But other people's prices are normal. This guy surnamed Zhou is harming people and selling things at such high prices. I support the police investigating him!"
...
The fans had already broken up their queue, since they couldn't buy anything anyway, and were now anxiously waiting for the result.
They were afraid that if Zhou Yang really collapsed, losing some money would be secondary.
If there really are poppy shells inside, could they already be addicted?
It must be very harmful to the body!
Those who started the live stream, like hyenas smelling blood, all focused their cameras on Zhou Yang.
The number of viewers in the live stream rooms surged, and the combined number of viewers across several live stream rooms was already in the tens of thousands.
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