Chapter 18: The Strange Customer at the Beef Noodle Shop (Please Collect)

  That stinky kid actually went to sell beef noodles? Although it's already a remarkable thing that you can put aside your noble status as a young master from the capital and make a living on your own, but relying on this beef noodle stall, can you become a big shot in both the black and white worlds of China within five years? How did I get so muddled-headed to say those words back then? If you don't have the qualifications to marry our family's Xue'er in the future, won't it be a waste of her youth and five years of her life?

  When the news about Chen Li spread to Lin Yuanshan, the head of state of Hua Guo, through various channels, Lin Yuanshan did not mock Chen Li's current identity. Instead, he was relieved that Chen Li could be self-sufficient in such a short period of time. However, when he remembered the promise between him and Lin Xue'er, he regretted his impulsive words. No matter what, the daughter of the head of state of Hua Guo couldn't possibly marry someone who sells beef noodles. Moreover, relying on Chen Li selling beef noodles, could he achieve a power comparable to the current Chen family within five years? Anyone with discerning eyes would know that this is completely impossible. Therefore, Lin Yuanshan became worried about his daughter's lifelong major event.

  "Unexpectedly, this big parasite has actually learned to be self-sufficient? Uncle Shiheng, I think you're intentionally telling me about this, aren't you?"

  After Jin Shiheng casually told Lin Xue'er about Chen Li's affairs circulating in the upper class of Beijing, Lin Xue'er was stunned for a while and then seemed to have some appreciation for Chen Li in her words. However, the clever and astute Lin Xue'er immediately became somewhat embarrassed and blamed Jin Shiheng after reacting.

  "Huh, who told you to make that appointment with that bastard back then? I'm just helping you keep an eye on his news! I'd like to see how this beef noodle seller dares to come and take our Xue'er to the Chen family after five years?" Jin Shiheng said with some embarrassment, rubbing the back of his head, speaking to Chen Lido in a very disdainful tone.

  "Uncle Shi Heng, can't you just not mention this matter!" When Jin Shi Heng spoke of Chen Li in such a tone, Lin Xue Er seemed somewhat unhappy.

  Lin Xue'er, I promise you, within five years, I will definitely make you my bride!

  For over a month, every time Lin Xue'er lay in bed and closed her eyes, the scene where Chen Li said those words in front of everyone would replay like a movie in her mind. Chen Li's deep, mysterious eyes and sparkling gaze would flash before her, making her wonder if she couldn't forget him because he was the first man she had given herself to as a woman. But there was no emotional foundation between them, so logically, she should have hated him with a passion, whether it was due to being forced or willing. So why couldn't she bring herself to hate him? Especially after hearing that he could support himself with his own two hands, Lin Xue'er felt a twinge of joy in her heart and secretly rejoiced for Chen Li. Therefore, when Jin Shi Heng mentioned the matter between Chen Li and her with disdain, she naturally revealed her emotions.

  "Alright, alright, Uncle Shi Heng will never mention that stinky brat Chen Li in front of you again! I still have some things to attend to on my end, so I won't bother Xue'er anymore!"

  After being robbed of the limelight by Lin Xue'er, Jin Shi Heng's face instead showed a hint of joy. After waving at Lin Xue'er, he turned and left, while Lin Xue'er remained sitting there in a daze. The only difference from before was that her delicate and charming face had somehow risen to two red flushes, and it was unclear what she was thinking about, but it seemed to have made her feel somewhat shy.

  Now, let's talk about Chen Li's side. Zhang Fugui and his wife's beef noodle restaurant, after intense preparation and with the support of friends and family, finally opened successfully. And after opening, business was surprisingly good. The main reason for this is that Zhang Fugui and his wife are kind-hearted people who think more about their customers. Although renting a larger storefront increased their investment and costs, they still adhered to the principle of low profit and high sales. The price of their beef noodles remained the same as when they had a small stall, and they made sure to do a good job in terms of quantity and taste, making everyone who ate there very satisfied. They all brought their friends and family to try it, and soon Zhang Fugui's beef noodle restaurant became a popular spot on Xiguan Street in Weidong County. The line of customers waiting to eat noodles stretched out of the store and down the street for dozens of meters, which was almost unheard of in poor and backward Weidong County. As a result, even more people were attracted to come and try it, making the restaurant's business even more booming.

  Just about a week after the noodle shop opened, another strange customer appeared, just like Chen Li at first. He would solve his three meals a day in this noodle shop, and after eating, he would sit stupidly on the chair outside the noodle shop, watching Chen Li knead noodles. Unlike Chen Li, this customer was much cleaner than Chen Li when he was down on his luck. Although the long black windbreaker and sunglasses that covered most of her face made it impossible to see her features clearly, it was clear from the lack of dust on her body and the air of elegance around her that she had come to eat beef noodles for a reason other than just being cheap and filling, unlike Chen Li at first.

  On this day, when Chen Li was about to close up shop, the mysterious customer walked in front of him and said coldly after a brief stare.

  "Are you just going to spend your whole life like this, so mediocre and dull? Can selling beef noodles help you fulfill the promises you once made? Have you forgotten the deep-seated grudge of your parents' blood? The way you used to live was to escape, but now you're content with being ordinary, and you've even almost forgotten your true identity!"

  "Chen Li, you have always been a coward from start to finish!"