Chapter 67 Lu Qin Trends Online: The Internet Is Not Beyond the Law!
When Lu Qin was called to the police station for questioning, his custors were initially outraged.
A hardworking street vendor, a culinary artist devoted to his craft, being reported simply because his food was too delicious? Where was justice? Where was the law?
But once the truth ca out, and Lu Qin walked out of the station unhard, having only spent two hours there, the mood shifted.
The precinct chief personally apologized with a handshake, and the officers eagerly lined up to buy Lu Qin’s stir-fried noodles. The custors, no longer angry, were now laughing. Lu Qin’s cooking skills were unquestionable. Even the station cafeteria’s chef couldn’t resist.
Among Lu Qin’s loyal fanbase, there were a few talented video editors. They quickly clipped together multi-angled footage of the incident and uploaded it to Douyin (the Chinese TikTok).
The catchy title, humorous content, and surprising twist made the video go viral in no ti. Soon, it hit the trending list.
Online, netizens eagerly joined the conversation.
[I rember reading a similar story a year ago—so restaurant’s food was so addictive it got reported, and it turned out they used poppy powder. I thought this was the sa, but nope—this ti, it’s pure skill!].
[That old man got seriously slapped in the face. Can we get an interview? Does it hurt?].
[The simpler the dish, the harder it is to make it taste amazing. Stir-fried noodles that are addictive? This guy’s a genius!].
[This boss is kinda handso. Even the best version of wouldn’t stand a chance.].
[I’ve seen this Lu Qin before—there was a video of kindergarten kids crying because his food slled so good. I thought it was staged, but wow, he’s the real deal!].
[Jiangcheng is supposed to be a food desert, but I guess there are hidden gems!].
[I’m booking my ticket to Jiangcheng. Gotta try these noodles!].
[Lu Qin, I’m coming. Let’s get married!].
Lu Qin’s QQ group number also leaked online. In an instant, countless netizens flooded the group with requests to join. Lu Qin wasn’t checking his phone—his group admin, Chubby Zhou Weiwei, was responsible for adding people.
After a flurry of invites, the group size doubled from 600 to over 1,200 mbers. However, the quality of the new mbers varied widely.
So imdiately caused chaos.
[Advertisers spamd random links.].
[Others tried to promote unrelated groups.].
[A few shared inappropriate content, including explicit images and sketchy URLs like ’.].
The group quickly descended into chaos. Weiwei tried his best to kick out the troublemakers, but it was overwhelming.
[Jiangcheng’s Peng Yuyan: New mbers, stop spamming! Behave yourselves!].
[I’ll Die Without Ice Jelly: Where did all these trolls co from? The group’s going to collapse!].
[Switching to Mung Bean Soup: Wow, that picture… so white, so big. drools.].
[Too Handso to Handle: This is a foodie group, not a place for spam! If you’re not here for noodles, please leave. And rember, we’ve got police officers in the group—watch yourselves!].
[A-San Baby Formula: Baby formula 25% off! First co, first served—link: sxxx… We’re not causing trouble, just sharing deals.].
[Foreign Live Stream: Sexy croupiers, island models, top-tier pics—download our app now! … Police? Oh, really? Co fight one-on-one!].
[I’m Crazy: This group is full of idiots. LOL!].
[Lu Qin’s Wife: Admins! HELP! What is going on?].
[Yao Yao’s Stepmom: No manners! Spamrs, get out of here!].
[Chengnan Police Station Zhang Hui: The internet is not beyond the law. Cease all illegal activity imdiately!].
[XXOO: Oh wow, a police officer? Nice nickna! I can do that too. I’m the Chief of Police!].
Suddenly, a video was shared.
[Xiao Zhang Falls for Stir-Fried Noodles: Video.mp4].
The clip, 45 seconds long, showed the interior of a police office. Six uniford officers stood with their arms crossed in front of a dark blue wall, prominently displaying a large national emblem and the words ‘Jiangcheng Public Security Bureau, Chengnan Subdivision, Jindu Police Station’.
Every fra scread authenticity. It was a real police station. The group fell silent.
The spamrs panicked, leaving in droves.
[A-San Baby Formula has left the group.].
[XXOO has left the group.].
[Foreign Live Stream has left the group.].
And just like that, order was restored.
A wave of unruly internet users left the group as quickly as they had joined, retreating in a panic. The group’s numbers dropped by several hundred, returning to a manageable 700 .
The remaining mbers cheered—the chaos was finally over.
“The police are aweso!”
Even Zhou Weiwei, the chubby admin, let out a sigh of relief. He muttered to himself, realizing his mistake—he shouldn’t have blindly accepted everyone’s join requests. He had almost ruined the group.
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anwhile, Lu Qin rode his three-wheeled food cart back to the old neighborhood. Waiting by his door were Grandpa Ge and a few other neighbors.
“Lu, we heard about you being called to the police station. Even though it was just a misunderstanding, it’s still bad luck. Stand right there—we’ll help you chase away the bad energy!”
Grandpa Ge pulled out a bundle of polo leaves and started lightly swatting at Lu Qin.
Aunt Wang brought over a fire basin and said, “Step over this to get rid of the bad vibes.”
Lu Qin chuckled awkwardly.
“Aunt Wang, it’s not like I was in jail. This really isn’t necessary.”
Aunt Wang responded earnestly, “The police station is the sa! Step over the fire basin—it burns away bad luck and brings good fortune. Hurry up!”
Another neighbor, Aunt Liu, chid in, “You should also drink so water mixed with coal ash to cleanse yourself!”
Lu Qin quickly waved his hands.
“Aunt Liu, no need for that, really!”
Despite their superstitions, the neighbors were incredibly kind.
Noticing that so of them had brought their grandchildren along, Lu Qin said, “Aunt Wang, wait here. I’ve got so mung bean smoothies in the fridge. Let grab a few cups for the kids.”
“Oh no, no! Those are for selling—we can’t take them,” Aunt Wang protested.
Lu Qin smiled.
“You’re always giving fruit to the kids. I need to return the favor sohow.”
With that, he headed inside. Aunt Wang and the others made a token protest but ultimately didn’t refuse.
Lu Qin’s mung bean smoothies were simply irresistible. They’d tried making their own at ho but could never replicate his silky, smooth, and perfectly refreshing texture.
Making a top-tier mung bean smoothie was deceptively difficult. No matter how much mung beans one soaked and blended, the results never matched Lu Qin’s.
After handing out the smoothies, Lu Qin returned ho for a short rest before preparing lunch. He whipped up so stir-fried bean sprouts with beef and spicy tofu, eating two bowls of rice until he was completely satisfied.
In the morning, he had spent 925 yuan at the market, buying 50 pounds of chicken wings. That afternoon, Lu Qin planned to sell Imperial Chicken Wings.
The quality of ingredients was key. Lu Qin was ticulous when selecting chicken wings, choosing only those with a natural color and clear, healthy texture. This ensured the wings ca out tender, juicy, and flavorful.
Later, Mr. Zhao, a supplier, was scheduled to deliver a batch of utensils along with so fresh ingredients. Lu Qin’s suppliers were all familiar faces. They knew his strict standards, so they always saved the best products for him.
As Lu Qin was washing mung beans, his phone buzzed with a video call. It was from Lu Xiyao, his little daughter.
Answering the call, Lu Qin was greeted by her worried little face.
“Daddy~! Did the police take you away?” She asked, her big eyes filled with concern.
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