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Xiao Chenyu finally understood that the other party hadn’t taken him seriously at all back in the cafeteria!
The difference in strength is like heaven and earth!
He recalled his earlier provocation and wished he could disappear into the ground.
Lu Feng’s gaze swept over the silent crowd, finally settling on Xiao Chenyu, whose face was ashen.
“Any more questions now?”
Xiao Chenyu trembled violently, shaking his head like a rattle-drum, his voice trembling:
“No…no!
Boss Lu Feng!
From now on, you are the only boss of Notting Academy!
I, Xiao Chenyu…am completely convinced!”
His followers behind him also hurriedly bowed and shouted:
“Greetings, Boss Lu Feng!”
Lu Feng nodded slightly, and with a thought, the Flame God Halberd and the Soul Ring quietly disappeared, and the suffocating pressure also dissipated.
He turned his head and smiled calmly at Xiao Wu: “Let’s go eat.”
…
Three nights later, the moonlight, like water, quietly spilled over the secluded lakeside of Notting Academy.
A gentle breeze rippled across the lake, and the chirping of insects created a tranquil atmosphere.
Lu Feng and Xiao Wu sat side by side on the bluestone by the lake, the lights of the teaching building in the distance like twinkling stars.
Xiao Wu hugged her knees, rested her chin on them, and gazed at the moon’s reflection in the lake, her voice tinged with hesitation:
“Brother Lu Feng… you’ve been paying for all the meals and shopping these past few days… I… I can’t keep doing this.”
Lu Feng turned his head to look at her with some surprise.
Under the moonlight, Xiao Wu’s profile showed an unusual seriousness.
He smiled, his tone relaxed:
“Why are you being so polite with me?
This isn’t like the fearless Big Sister I know.”
Xiao Wu’s cheeks flushed slightly, and she lowered her head somewhat shyly, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes.
“Brother Lu Feng, stop teasing me…
I know you’re good to me.”
“But…but I also want to earn my own money, I can’t always rely on you.
I want…to be more independent.”
Her voice grew softer and softer, yet it still carried a hint of stubbornness.
Seeing her like this, Lu Feng stopped joking.
He understood that although Xiao Wu was usually carefree, she was actually very sensitive and proud inside.
Especially after realizing how good, he had been to her, she was even less willing to keep taking from him.
After a moment of contemplation, Lu Feng gazed at the shimmering lake surface and came up with an idea.
“Since you want to rely on yourself,”
He turned his head and looked at Xiao Wu with gentle eyes.
“I do have an idea.
We could start a small business together.”
“Doing business?”
Xiao Wu looked up, her eyes sparkling in the moonlight, full of curiosity.
“What can we do?”
“I sell grilled fish.
Before coming to the academy, I made my fortune selling grilled fish.
My grilled fish was incredibly delicious.”
Lu Feng said with a smile,
“We can set up a small stall near the Academy in the evening.
It doesn’t cost much, let’s give it a try.
We can split the profits 50/50.”
He paused, then added:
“Furthermore, I can teach you how to grill fish, so you can truly learn a skill.
How about it?”
“Teach me how to grill fish?”
Xiao Wu was initially delighted, but then her delicate brows furrowed slightly, and a look of worry appeared on her face.
“But…I’m clumsy, will I be able to learn it?”
“What if it burns or doesn’t taste good?
Wouldn’t that ruin your reputation?”
Upon hearing this, Lu Feng reached out and gently patted her shoulder:
“Silly girl, who is born knowing how to do things?
I learned it slowly myself.”
“You’re so smart and learn so quickly, how could such a small thing possibly stump you?
Besides,”
A confident smile curved his lips.
“With me as your mentor, how could I possibly fail to teach you?
I guarantee I’ll make you the best grilled fish chef in Notting city!”
Feeling the trust and support in Lu Feng’s words, Xiao Wu’s anxiety was gradually replaced by a warm feeling and courage.
She looked up, met Lu Feng’s encouraging gaze, nodded vigorously, and a bright smile returned to her face:
“Okay!
Brother Lu Feng, I’ll listen to you!
I’ll learn!
I’ll definitely study hard!”
As soon as the second day’s classes ended, Lu Feng dragged Xiao Wu straight to the Notting City market.
The two moved among the bustling stalls, with Lu Feng expertly selecting the items he needed.
He first stopped in front of a blacksmith’s shop and carefully compared several charcoal stoves.
Finally, a moderately sized, well-ventilated sheet metal stove was selected.
“Boss, add two more bags of the best fruitwood charcoal to this stove.”
Lu Feng paid the money promptly.
Next, they went to the spice section.
Lu Feng knew all kinds of spices like the back of his hand.
He picked up a small pinch of cumin, smelled it, and then looked at the color of the chili powder.
“Half a pound of cumin, one pound of chili powder, and some Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, and salt.”
(TL: feels weird seeing Pounds in a chinese novel and not Jin)
He said to the stall owner.
Xiao Wu watched with curiosity as he skillfully selected and bargained, her big eyes full of wonder.
After finishing their shopping, the two rushed to the river outside the city.
As the sun set, the river shimmered with golden light.
Lu Feng rolled up his trousers and stood in the shallow water, his sharp eyes observing the underwater movements.
Xiao Wu excitedly took off her shoes and ran barefoot along the riverbank, trying to scoop things up with her hands, but she always missed.
“Xiao Wu, watch me.”
Lu Feng smiled and picked up a few smooth pebbles.
He held his breath and focused intently, watching a plump bluefish swim by.
With a flick of his wrist, the pebble shot out!
“puff!”
With a slight splash, the bluefish was precisely hit and floated to the surface, stunned.
Lu Feng followed the same method, and soon there were twenty or thirty fresh fish of uniform size piled up on the shore.
Xiao Wu stared in disbelief, clapping his hands in admiration:
“Brother Lu Feng!
You’re amazing!
You’re even more amazing than a cat!”
As night fell, a simple lantern lit up near the gates of Notting Academy.
Lu Feng and Xiao Wu’s grilled fish stall officially opened.
The stall was very simple:
A stove burning with charcoal, next to which are wooden basins filled with fresh fish and jars of seasonings, and a wooden board with the words “Fengwu Special Grilled Fish” written on it.
Xiao Wu was in charge of skewering the fish onto the prepared bamboo skewers, while Lu Feng focused on controlling the heat.
He placed the fish on the grill, brushed it with oil, flipped it over, and sprinkled it with seasoning, his movements fluid and effortless.
Soon, the aroma of grilled fish filled the air.
However, business did not go as smoothly as expected at first.
Teachers and students hurried by, occasionally someone would glance at them curiously, but few would stop to look.
Xiao Wu, who was initially excited and overjoyed, gradually became a little dejected, resting her chin on her hand and looking longingly at the passersby.
Just as she was feeling somewhat discouraged, a familiar voice rang out:
“Hey?
Isn’t this Boss Lu Feng and Big Sister?”
Just then, Xiao Chenyu and a few followers happened to pass by.
When he saw the two people behind the stall, he was taken aback at first, then a smile appeared on his face, and he quickly walked forward.
“Boss, Big Sister, are you guys…
experiencing life?”
Xiao Chenyu asked curiously.
Lu Feng flipped the grilled fish, saying without looking up:
“Earn some pocket money.
Seven copper soul coins each, want one?”