Lin Ruifeng and Ma Xiaolong were both ready, and people from both sides went to the small market to set up stalls at almost the same time.
Many shop owners on the ancient street also set up their stalls at about the same time as the two of them.
When the shop owners on the ancient street saw Su Jinrong, they all gathered around him.
"Is Lao Su back?"
"Uncle Rong, you look much better now. I think you are okay now, right?"
"Jinrong, why did you come back alone?"
"Is Chef Feng coming back with us?"
"Ah, and Ruoruo, is Ruoruo back too?"
"Are Ruoxi and Ruoruo back too?"
…
Facing the questions of the old neighbors, Su Jinrong smiled and replied: "We are all back. We came back temporarily. Aren't these two apprentices of Yifan going to compete at the night market? So we came back together to be a witness for them."
Hearing Su Jinrong's words, Ma Xiaolong suddenly became a little excited, and even took the initiative to come over and take the handle of Su Jinrong's wheelchair.
"Master, I, I will definitely do it well."
Su Jinrong looked up at Ma Xiaolong and said with a smile, "Just work hard and show your abilities. Winning or losing is not the point. From now on, you are all brothers and sisters, so you still need to understand friendship."
Lin Ruifeng also stepped forward and said, "Master, I know."
Ma Xiaolong quickly said, "Yes, Master, I know that too."
Ning Cheng was standing aside at this time, and when he looked at Lin Ruifeng and Ma Xiaolong, he felt a little disappointed.
He stayed by Lin Ruifeng's side throughout the afternoon, trying to help him. But he also saw the gap between himself and Lin Ruifeng.
Compared with Lin Ruifeng, Ning Cheng felt that he was not even an elementary school student.
And now, hearing Su Jinrong say in public that Lin Ruifeng and Ma Xiaolong were both Feng Yifan's disciples, Ning Cheng felt even more lonely.
But just when Ning Cheng was feeling a little lonely, he suddenly heard someone calling his name.
Ning Cheng suddenly raised his head and saw Su Jinrong looking back at him, calling him over.
He quickly took two steps forward and came to Su Jinrong's side.
Su Jinrong pointed at Ning Cheng and said, "This can be considered as Yifan's apprentice, but he has not officially joined yet. Yifan has been very busy in the countryside recently, researching new dishes and teaching this little apprentice. He came back this time on short notice and brought the little apprentice here to see what's going on."
When Ning Cheng heard Su Jinrong's words, he was stunned for a moment.
After a brief moment of daze, Ning Cheng woke up again, his heart instantly filled with surprise.
Although he has not been recognized by Uncle Yifan, Grandpa Su has already admitted it and said in public that he is Uncle Yifan's disciple, but has not yet officially joined.
With such acknowledgment, Ning Cheng felt refreshed and his back straightened instantly.
The shop owners in the small market saw three so-called disciples of Feng Yifan around Su Jinrong.
At that moment, everyone congratulated Su Jinrong.
In the eyes of the old neighbors on the ancient street, at this moment, with the three disciples around Su Jinrong as a backdrop, Su Ji really felt like he had returned to the era of old man Su Quansheng.
At that time, Mr. Su Quansheng was surrounded by some powerful disciples.
The old neighbors could hardly remember how long it had been since Su Ji was as lively as it was now.
After Su Jinrong introduced everyone, he said to Lin Ruifeng and Ma Xiaolong, "Okay, you two should hurry up and get busy. It's getting late. Don't wait for your master to come and see that your stall is not even up and running. Then I, your master, won't be able to speak for you."
Lin Ruifeng and Ma Xiaolong immediately said goodbye to Su Jinrong respectfully and went back to work on their own stalls.
After Lin Ruifeng and Ma Xiaolong left, the old neighbors on the ancient street continued to talk to Su Jinrong.
"Old Su, Yifan's two disciples are amazing."
"That's right. These days, the two of them have been supporting the business of our small night market. If it weren't for them, the night market might not be able to operate at all."
"Yes, especially after that little pony came, the night market has really attracted more and more people."
"No, Xiaolin is also very good. Before Xiao Ma came, Xiaolin attracted a lot of people. In the beginning, the night market relied on Xiaolin to attract people."
"Ah, yes, Xiaolin really deserves credit for this."
Father Lin then stepped forward and said, "Thank you all for your recognition of Ruifeng. Ruifeng still lacks some spirituality and is a little dull. It is really thanks to Yifan that he is willing to teach him."
The old neighbors on the ancient street all told Lin’s father that Lin Ruifeng was actually doing a very good job.
"Mr. Lin, you are putting too much pressure on the child. Ruifeng is not very old now and still has a lot of potential that has not been tapped. He definitely has a promising future."
"Yes, Uncle Lin, Xiao Lin can definitely learn it. Isn't he able to do it now?"
"That's right, Lao Lin, we still have to believe in Ruifeng's ability."
"With a master as powerful as Yifan, Ruifeng's future is bound to be limitless."
"Hahaha, the future is limitless."
"Yes, there is a bright future ahead."
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The small market was bustling with activity. Although it had not officially opened yet and not many people came, because Su Jinrong and his companions were there, everyone in the small market was happy.
Just as Lin Ruifeng and Ma Xiaolong had set up their stalls, Feng Yifan and Su Ruoxi led a group of children to the small market.
As soon as they came in, they immediately became the focus of the whole audience.
The stall owners in the small market gathered around again.
If there weren’t customers at Lin Ruifeng and Ma Xiaolong’s stall, the two of them might have come together.
Some pretty girls queuing in front of Ma Xiaolong's stall were all surprised that a group of people like Feng Yifan came in and attracted so many people's attention.
"Who is that?"
"Is he some big boss?"
“Could it be the landlord of the stall here?”
"Didn't they say that all the stalls in this small market were temporarily relocated here during the renovation of the ancient street? Then how can there be any landlords?"
"Maybe he's some wealthy sponsor? He came here specifically to spend money."
"Oh, is he some big star? Let's go check it out."
…
When a group of girls were talking about it, Ma Xiaolong spoke for the first time to the girls who came to line up every day: "That's my master."
Ma Xiaolong took the initiative to speak, which surprised the girls.
Then the girl in the first line asked: "Handsome brother, that guy is your master? Why is he so powerful?"
Ma Xiaolong looked at the girl and asked, "Do you know Chef Feng?"
The girl in first place looked confused for a moment.
Most of the girls behind her also looked confused.
Seeing that they didn’t know, Ma Xiaolong didn’t say anything more and returned to his usual cool demeanor because he didn’t want to waste his time talking to these little girls.
But soon, a girl remembered it.
"I know. Is Chef Feng the one who has been on TV many times before and was highly recommended by the witness Fei Chang? Later, he introduced the Red House cuisine in Fujinglou, which made Fujinglou an instant hit. Now it has become one of the top restaurants in Huaicheng. Many tourists go there to eat. Is that Chef Feng?"
Although these girls guarding Ma Xiaolong's stall don't usually watch TV or care about current affairs.
But there is one thing they still care about, and that is which Internet celebrity places have appeared in their city.
So when it comes to the resurgence of Fujinglou, which has become a landmark internet-famous restaurant in Huaicheng, all the girls in the queue know about it.
Then the girls finally found out who the "Chef Feng" that Ma Xiaolong mentioned was
Some girls have begun to wonder whether they should go over to take a look.
Ma Xiaolong did not say anything else, but continued to work hard on his business. He was still very clear that today was the key to his competition with Lin Ruifeng.
In fact, among the shop owners on these ancient streets in the small market, the one who really surrounded her and asked about her well-being was Feng Ruoruo.
When the little girl came back, she received very warm care from the old neighbors on the ancient street.
"Ruoruo is back. Oh, how long has it been since we last met? Ruoruo seems to have grown taller?"
"Yeah, I think I've gained a little weight. I look prettier with more flesh."
"No way, our Ruoruo is naturally beautiful, that's just baby fat, how come she's chubby now?"
"Can you speak? If you can't, shut up."
"Is Ruoruo happy at grandpa and grandma's house?"
"What fun things did Ruoruo have in the countryside?"
"Ruoruo..."
Feng Ruoruo was faced with such a group of people surrounding her and asking her questions. Even though the little girl loved to talk, she didn't know how to answer everyone's questions one by one.
In just a few minutes, Feng Ruoruo was completely confused and stood beside her parents without saying a word.
Seeing this, Feng Yifan stepped forward and said, "Thank you for your concern. Our Ruoruo is doing well and living well in the countryside. Everyone should go back to work. People will be coming to the night market soon. Don't gather around us. If we block the road, how will people get in to buy things?"
Feng Yifan's words were quite effective, and the crowd gradually dispersed quickly.
When the crowd dispersed, Feng Ruoruo finally came to her senses and raised her little head to look at her father and mother.
"Mom and Dad, there were so many people just now that Ruoruo was scared."
Feng Yifan patted his daughter's head and said, "Don't be afraid. We haven't seen Ruoruo for a long time. She came back unexpectedly today, so we are all concerned about her."
Feng Ruoruo recovered and pouted her lips and said, "But don't ask so many people at the same time. Ruoruo doesn't know what to say."
Su Ruoxi also comforted her daughter: "Okay, everyone has left, Ruoruo, don't be angry."
Han Wenwen said beside her: "Ruoruo, you are really popular. So many people like you."
Feng Ruoruo said: "Sister Wenwen, there are too many people here, and Ruoruo can't even speak."
Han Wenwen smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. If you can't speak, then don't speak. Ruoruo is a child, so no one will blame her if she doesn't speak. Later, Ruoruo can greet everyone one by one."
Guo Jingyi also said: "Yes, wait until everyone is free, then you can go and say hello."
Yue Qihao said on the side: "Ruoruo, you don't need to say hello. They may come over one by one to talk to you in a while, and then you will be able to speak."
Several children gave Feng Ruoruo some advice, which Feng Ruoruo found very interesting.
Feng Yifan asked the children to discuss it among themselves for a while, and then said, "Okay, okay, let's find a place to sit down. Didn't you say you were tired and hungry a long time ago? Let's sit down and prepare to eat Uncle Xiaolin and Uncle Xiaoma's dinner and see which one tastes better, Uncle Xiaolin's or Uncle Xiaoma's."
Then, several children hurried to find a seat together.
In the end, it was Feng Ruoruo who found a spot very close to Uncle Xiaolin, where her father's stall used to be, and asked her sisters and brothers to sit over there together.
The children were all seated, and Feng Yifan asked them what they wanted to eat.
At this moment, the children's opinions suddenly became inconsistent.
Wang Chenchen wants to eat barbecue fried rice, Guo Jingyi wants to eat Lin Ruifeng's fried rice, Han Wenwen and Yue Qihao don't quite understand and don't know which one to eat
Finally Feng Ruoruo said, "Dad, can we eat all of it?"
After his daughter said this, Feng Yifan had an idea in his mind, and replied to his daughter with a smile: "Okay, then we will all eat, and Dad will order some for you."
Feng Yifan walked to Lin Ruifeng's stall first and said to him directly, "According to the number of adults and children, you should prepare a large portion of fried rice. The wontons can be served later. The fried rice should be served first so that everyone can have some. Remember not to serve too much so that everyone can have two or three bites."
Lin Ruifeng immediately agreed to his master's request and began to count the number of adults and children on his master's side.
Feng Yifan then walked to Ma Xiaolong's stall.
There are still some girls queuing here. Feng Yifan is not in a hurry. He stands at the back of the line and queues quietly.
Ma Xiaolong wanted to ask his master to go directly over, but thinking of his master's temper, he didn't dare to do so.
Finally, Feng Yifan got to the front of the stall. He gave Ma Xiaolong the same question: "According to the number of adults and children, I want a portion of your barbecue fried rice. The quantity should not be too much, about two or three mouthfuls per person, that's all."
Watching Feng Yifan order and leave, Ma Xiaolong was actually a little surprised.
But then, Ma Xiaolong quickly began to count the number of people.
Feng Yifan returned to his seat and everyone gathered around him. Feng Ruoruo threw herself directly into her father's arms. The little girl still liked to sit in her father's arms.
Su Ruoxi asked everyone's question: "How did you order? You didn't order one for each person, did you?"
This is also everyone's confusion. Everyone is worried that Feng Yifan will ask for one portion for each person. That would mean two portions of fried rice for each person, which is really too much. Many people may not be able to eat that much.
Feng Yifan smiled and replied, "No, I told them that we should prepare a large portion of fried rice according to the number of adults and children here. We must ensure that both adults and children can eat two or three bites, but not too much. The rest is up to them."
Hearing Feng Yifan ordering in this way, the adults present were all surprised.
After returning from abroad, Catherine, Hans and Tom, who had followed Feng Yifan, knew very well that this was the ultimate test for a chef: a chef must be able to accurately control the amount of ingredients.