We have our own rhythm!

This was something he could have anticipated.

The regulars had already tasted his cooking. If he called himself the God of Cooking, they would only say things like, "Yes, yes, absolutely. You're right, boss."

They would not question him at all, so naturally, they did not think he was showing off.

That meant even showing off required innovation!

Before long, Wen Yang got his scallion pancake too. He had eaten the chive pockets too quickly earlier and failed to get good footage, so this time, he decided to eat slowly and film the scallion pancake properly.

It sounded good in his head, but once he took a bite, it was a different story.

The scallion pancake was simply far more delicious than he had expected. With a little more force, his bite went straight through the outer skin to the very center, yet every layer was distinct. The pancake looked so thin, but unexpectedly, it was full of surprises inside.

Wen Yang could not help holding up the scallion pancake again and examining it closely. Out of curiosity, he broke it open down the middle.

Once he broke it open, the sweet, fresh scallion fragrance hidden in the innermost layers could no longer be contained and wafted straight to his nose. That sweet, refreshing scent was more enticing than any lavish meat or fish dish, and even more appetizing.

The scallion aromas in their different forms mingled together, creating a fragrance that once again made Wen Yang unable to resist digging in.

At the same time, he began to admire the boss's culinary skills.

His cooking really was no empty boast!

He had already been thoroughly satisfied after eating the chive pockets.

For the owner of a little stall like this to make even one unforgettable dish was already impressive enough. But he had never expected that, with the boss's chive pockets already unparalleled, his scallion pancakes would be just as far ahead of the competition.

Every snack used the simplest ingredients to produce the most unforgettable aromas.

As someone who made food-review videos, he could not claim much else, but he had tried all the food places in Linyang City, big and small. Not one could compare to this little stall!

At that thought, Wen Yang hurriedly thrust his mostly eaten scallion pancake right up to the camera and took a high-definition close-up, carefully showing what made this scallion pancake special from every angle.

Lu Xiaotao stood right behind Wen Yang. Not long after Wen Yang started eating, he got to eat too.

The scallion pancake had layer upon layer, with chopped scallions scattered casually between them. They looked haphazard, yet they were never distributed so unevenly that the flavor suffered.

Every bite was full of scallion fragrance, mingling with the aroma of pan-fried wheat and a hint of char. Fragrance filled the air. The toasted scallion-oil aroma of the outer layers met the sweet freshness of the tender scallions in the innermost layers, making every bite irresistibly delicious.

The more Lu Xiaotao ate, the brighter his eyes grew.

"I thought the chive pockets were already invincible, but the scallion pancakes are every bit their equal. Boss Shen really is the God of Cooking! I swear, from now on, I'm his most loyal fan. Whatever Boss Shen sells, I'll eat!"

"Isn't that obvious? Anything Boss Shen makes is bound to taste good. Who wouldn't want to come every day?"

"If only Boss Shen sold both every day. They're both delicious, and I want both."

A regular beside them chimed in, and everyone around him agreed. One customer suddenly remembered something, looked up, and cautiously asked Shen Chuan a question.

"Boss, you'll still be here tomorrow, right?"

He remembered that Shen Chuan had taken a break after selling chive pockets for two days. Surely he would not take another break after selling scallion pancakes for two days this time?

Please, no. He was genuinely hooked and just wanted to eat them every day.

Shen Chuan tossed the last scallion pancake into the air and gave his shoulders a small roll. He was exhausted. Looking cool and showing off came at a price. Only after tallying the Show-off Points he had earned over the past two days did he speak.

"Not sure. Depends on how I feel when I wake up tomorrow. I made a bit too much today. I'm tired."

Working in food service really was physical labor. Never mind anything else; kneading the dough alone took a lot of strength.

His physical fitness was only a little better than that of a fragile college student, since he had only just graduated before transmigrating.

Once he had enough Show-off Points to unlock more recipes, he wondered whether there would be any medicinal dishes with actual benefits that he could make to nourish his body.

The customers immediately began wailing again!

Boss Shen had indeed kept his stall open a little longer today than yesterday, but it was only just past nine, and he was already getting ready to pack up.

Those working hours hardly counted as long, did they?

"Boss, you're so young. How can you be so set on taking it easy? When it's time to hustle, you should put in some effort!"

"Exactly! If I'm working overtime, I'm usually not even off work at this hour!"

"..."

Everyone chimed in, trying to change Shen Chuan's mind.

"Proper rest is the only way to keep my touch perfect."

Shen Chuan remained unmoved by their persuasion. Instead, he began itching to show off.

"Besides, I never said I wouldn't open tomorrow. It depends. And you shouldn't come every day either. Ingredients are limited, and I don't work overtime!"

[Ding! Show-off Points +20!]

[Ding...]

The customers: ...

Why did they hear a hint of distaste in the boss's words? It almost sounded like he did not want too many people to come.

Surely they were imagining it!

What businessman would dislike good business?

The boss must have been kindly reminding them because he was afraid they would make the trip for nothing!

"Don't you worry about that. Boss, just set up your stall. We have our own rhythm!"

The customer waved a hand, making it clear he would not listen.

Shen Chuan: ...

Show off every day, and sooner or later, karma comes calling!

Soon, all the scallion pancakes were sold out too, with no ingredients left at the stall. When the customers farther back saw that even the scallions had been completely used up and there really was no way to make any more pancakes, they had no choice but to disperse.

Seeing the customers leave and the stall begin packing up, Wen Yang prepared to wrap up too.

For this video, he had filmed from the moment the boss opened his stall until he closed.

He had captured every highlight. With some careful editing back home, it was sure to go viral!

Even he found it incredibly exciting to watch, let alone how his fans would react after it was edited.

Just as he was about to turn off the camera, he noticed something else happening.

A departing customer spotted Lu Xiaotao holding his scallion pancakes and eating with relish. Suddenly remembering something, he slapped his forehead and walked over.

"I remember you were clearly behind me in line. They were sold out by the time it was my turn, so how come you're eating scallion pancakes, and you've got two at once? You didn't cut in line, did you?"

While queuing, Lu Xiaotao had mentioned that he was Shen Chuan's very first customer after he started running the stall, which had left quite an impression. Now, several other customers noticed him too.

A whole crowd swarmed over, glaring fiercely at Lu Xiaotao.

None of them had gotten any, so why should someone who cut in line get to eat?

Looking bewildered, Lu Xiaotao pointed at himself. When he saw that all the customers who had yet to leave were staring at him with hostile eyes, he immediately began explaining.

"I was worried I wouldn't get any from the back of the line, so I paid someone up front to swap places with me."

"How could I possibly have cut in line!"

Seeing that they still looked suspicious, Lu Xiaotao hurriedly looked around. Only when he spotted the young man who had swapped places with him at the lemonade stall next door did he relax.

"I swapped with that young guy over at the lemonade stall next door."

Jiang Wenyan had also noticed what was happening. Once he understood the situation, he hurriedly stopped what he was doing to vouch for him, worried that a conflict might break out.