Cooking System: Street Food Rules

The canteen was abuzz with excitement. Everyone was enjoying their chicken while talking about Jiang Feng. Their gloves were covered with savory sauce, and their mouths were greasy. The fresh, piping hot chicken danced in their mouths, an utterly delightful sensation.

"Is that person really one of Boss Jiang's employees?"

"You mean the boss behind this stall is Jiang Feng, that chef who sets up stalls everywhere?"

"Is it him?"

"Could someone have made a mistake?"

"This kiln chicken is absolutely delicious!"

The employees chattered amongst themselves.

At that moment, Mr. Li and Mr. Wang found a spot and happily dug into their chicken. Eating this chicken was incredibly satisfying; it could rival a top-notch feast. The chicken in the foil was so hot that even through heat-resistant gloves, its warmth could be felt. Eating it was simple: just tear off a piece of chicken, let it cool for a moment, and pop it into your mouth. The chicken was especially juicy, bursting with flavor with every chew.

Just then, Mr. Li and Mr. Wang noticed the employees animatedly discussing something. Zhang Fu happened to be nearby, so Mr. Li called him over. "What was everyone talking about just now? It seemed quite lively," he asked. "Something about setting up a stall, the boss, things like that."

Hearing this, Zhang Fu hurriedly explained, "Mr. Li, it's like this. There's an incredibly popular top chef on the internet. He owns two restaurants, but in his free time, he enjoys setting up stalls to sell snacks and various delicacies.

"He's always changing his stall location.

"And he's the type who prefers to sell his wares quietly. Once netizens discovered his identity, he instantly became famous.

"Everyone is particularly keen to find him!

"And everything he makes is delicious.

"Just now, someone mentioned that this kiln chicken stall is his.

"But they're not sure if it's really him; they just thought the young man at the stall looked a lot like one of his employees."

Hearing this, Mr. Li and Mr. Wang finally understood. So that's what everyone was talking about. This should be easy to handle.

Mr. Li nodded. "Alright, I understand."

Then, he called the manager responsible for the canteen's operations.

It wasn't long before the manager hurried into the canteen. He wondered if there was a problem with the canteen, for a senior executive like Mr. Li to come. But when he arrived, he learned that it was because the kiln chicken was so delicious that Mr. Li wanted to know who made it.

The employees' gazes immediately converged on him. Lin Qiaoqiao and Liu Yao were also staring in this direction.

"I just wanted to ask who the boss of this stall is, and whether it's the Jiang Feng everyone is talking about, that amazing chef?" Mr. Li asked the canteen manager.

Hearing this, the manager quickly replied, "Ah, his name is Jiang Feng. I saw it a few days ago when he was handling the paperwork and the commitment letter. But whether he's the one from the internet, I really don't know. I'll look it up now."

Mr. Li waved his hand. "No worries. Everyone wants to know, so I just called you over to ask. You can confirm it with others."

At this moment, Liu Yao came over, her phone displaying a video of Jiang Feng. "Manager Ma, is this him?"

Manager Ma glanced at it and confirmed, "Yes, that's him. He's the one who rented that stall. And he's a peculiar man; he's only renting it for seven days. Luckily, I'd already signed a contract with Kiln Chicken King for them to take over right after he leaves. That was the only reason I agreed to let him rent it."

After Manager Ma's confirmation, the employees immediately knew. The boss behind this premium kiln chicken was Jiang Feng!

Liu Yao was thrilled. "It really is Boss Jiang! He actually came to Alibaba Park! What a coincidence!"

The other employees were even more abuzz.

"It's really that internet-famous stall owner, it's confirmed!"

"I knew it was amazing! Turns out it's made by the chef himself!"

"No wonder!"

"We absolutely have to come again tomorrow!"

There was still a long line in front of the stall. At this time, Sun Zhuangfei called out to those at the back of the line, "Everyone, sorry, there are only five kiln chickens left! After these are sold, that's it for today. Please come back tomorrow!"

Hearing this, many people were stunned. Sold out?

The employees who were eating kiln chicken also grew anxious. The kiln chicken had sold out so quickly! Didn't that mean there was a high chance they wouldn't get any tomorrow? Everyone instantly panicked.

Then, after the last kiln chicken was sold, Sun Zhuangfei began packing up. Jiang Feng came out at this time to help.

Seeing Jiang Feng, Liu Yao recognized him at a glance and hurried over. "Boss Jiang, it's really you! You're here too!" she greeted him excitedly in front of the stall.

Jiang Feng looked at her and smiled. "Hello. You bought roast duck from me last week, didn't you? I remember you."

Upon hearing Jiang Feng say this, Liu Yao was over the moon. In that moment, a sweet romance drama had already unfolded in her mind: *Domineering Chef Falls in Love with Me*.

Actually, Jiang Feng had a good memory, especially for recent customers; he remembered them all. Liu Yao was also quite distinctive, wearing glasses with two chains, which made her even more memorable.

Liu Yao laughed. "You actually came to our company! So many people are looking for you online! Everyone's curious where you've set up your stall. This is such a coincidence!"

As they were talking, several more people gathered around, taking photos with their phones. Jiang Feng simply took off his mask and replied with a light smile, "I wanted to come and see what a big company is like, to experience the atmosphere here. Everyone is very enthusiastic."

With that, he tidied up the counter and packed everything away. Then he waved and left, just like that, still as nonchalant as ever.

The employees were still discussing among themselves.

"It really is him!"

"I was watching a livestream tonight, and the host was asking viewers where to find him! To think he'd be at our company!"

"No wonder no one could find him!"

"He really does come and go like a shadow!"

Those who got to eat the kiln chicken were completely satisfied. Those who didn't could only go and eat something else. After all, there were only 120 chickens per day, each providing two portions, making only 240 single-person meals. Many people ate a whole chicken by themselves, so the kiln chicken sold out quickly. This place wasn't short of patrons.

The news of Jiang Feng being at Alibaba Park's canteen became a hot topic of conversation, and word slowly spread.

Jiang Feng couldn't care less about these things. After work, seeing it was still early, he took Little Black to the pet market. He wanted to see if there were any suitable pets to keep Little Black company. After all, Jiang Feng often went out to set up his stall and couldn't always take care of the little guy.

Choosing a pet was something Little Black should decide for himself. "Little Black, if you see a little one you fancy, just let me know," Jiang Feng told him. "We'll bring it home to keep you company. If you don't see anything you like, we won't buy anything."

Inside the market, every shop was filled with cats and dogs. Little Black seemed to know what kind of place this was, looking around. But he didn't make any particular move; he seemed to understand what Jiang Feng meant.

Little Black walked and looked around but didn't find anything that satisfied him. Just then, his gaze was captured by a small creature. He immediately craned his neck, staring intently.

Jiang Feng followed his gaze and saw a small black kitten in a cage, mewing softly.

The kitten's fur was pure black, though it looked a bit grayish because it was so young. That's common for black kittens; they turn pitch-black after a few months. The little creature had its front paws on the bars of the cage, standing up and stretching its head out, mewing constantly.

The scene was somewhat reminiscent of a prisoner in an ancient jail, stretching out and crying, "Let me out, let me out!"

The black cat was very attractive, entirely black except for its yellow pupils. Little Black slowly approached, and Jiang Feng followed.

Jiang Feng walked over to the side of the shop. Little Black stood in front of the cage, watching the black cat. The kitten, unafraid, looked back at him and continued to meow sweetly.

"Boss, what breed is this?" Jiang Feng asked the shopkeeper.

"Pure black Bombay cat, purebred, comes with a certificate. This one is show-grade; you can take a look. This one's 8,000, non-negotiable," the shopkeeper said plainly.

The pet market is mature now. The grades and prices of cats and dogs are well-established. While you might encounter pitfalls, meaning you could get ripped off, there's no such thing as snagging an overlooked treasure for cheap. Good cats and dogs all have clearly marked prices.

The price for Bombay cats is around 3,000, with well-bred ones reaching 5,000. Show-grade Bombays, the top tier, can sell for over 10,000. "I also have other pure black Bombays here. These two are 4,000 each, and this one is 2,000. You can take a look at these too," the shopkeeper added.

Jiang Feng looked closely at the little Bombay cat in the cage. It was full of energy, clean, with golden eyes, and also quite cute. Moreover, Little Black seemed to interact with it quite a bit; it looked like Little Black liked it too.

"Alright, then I'll take it," Jiang Feng said directly.

When he said that, the shopkeeper was taken aback. The cat was indeed exceptional, but it was also very expensive. Many people had shown interest, but upon hearing the price, they shook their heads or even tried to haggle. Some had offered up to 6,000, but the shopkeeper hadn't sold it. It was his only show-grade cat, and he was sure someone knowledgeable would eventually buy it.

Previously, the shopkeeper had priced it at 10,000. But later, as the pet market slumped and cat prices fell, he had reduced it to 8,000. Who would have thought Jiang Feng would be so decisive? He went from spotting the cat to deciding to buy it in just five minutes.

"Alright! It also comes with a complimentary cat litter box, a cat food starter pack, and other things. I'll pack them up for you," the shopkeeper said, immediately getting up. This is a big spender!

Jiang Feng also liked this little black cat. It looked so lively, energetic, and cute, with a round head and round eyes. It will surely grow up to be handsome, he thought. Now I have both a cat and a dog, and they're both black. What a matching pair! Little Black has good taste, picking one the same color as himself.

I've heard that gold-eyed black cats bring fortune, Jiang Feng mused. This color combination is indeed striking. Having another pet will make the home livelier.