Lin Yanyu had only eaten half of her noodles when a large wave of customers arrived at the shop. These were friends of the earlier diners, who, upon seeing Lin Yanyu at the noodle shop, wanted to show off to their friends. Their friends rushed over upon hearing the news, each ordering a bowl of noodles and then heading to Lin Yanyu for autographs. Some were even prepared, bringing professional cameras.
"Uncle, Auntie, you go cook the noodles, I'll handle them," Lin Yanyu said, putting down her chopsticks. She wiped the oil from the corner of her mouth with a napkin and then spoke to the Zhang Guizhi couple.
"How can that be appropriate..." Zhang Guizhi waved her hands repeatedly.
"Auntie, you said we were family, so it's only right for me to help out," Lin Yanyu said, taking her hand and smiling.
"Mom, you go ahead and get busy, Yanyu and I will help," Su Yu also put down his chopsticks. He had finished his noodles and had some dishes left. It was perfect, he didn't need to eat anymore.
"Alright, Xiao Yu, you two handle the outside." Zhang Guizhi, seeing the influx of customers, didn't want to keep them waiting. With that, she and Su Zhengguo went into the kitchen. With so many people arriving at once, the shop was bound to be busy.
Zhang Guizhi cooked noodles with great speed, managing seven or eight bowls at a time. The three waitstaff were busy and happy. Lin Yanyu and Su Yu joined in. She carried the noodles without any airs of stardom, like any ordinary waitress, earning continuous praise from the diners.
Passersby, seeing the shop's good business, walked in out of curiosity. Upon seeing Lin Yanyu, they excitedly went up for autographs, then ordered noodles and sat down. In a short while, all the seats in the shop were filled, creating a lively scene.
Someone took photos and videos and posted them online.
[Latest news, Su Yu brings Lin Yanyu to meet his parents, the family is harmonious!]
[Idol singer personally serves noodles, it's so good!]
[Shocked, I actually ate noodles served by my idol!]
[Personally serving noodles to fans, this is the most worthy national idol goddess to follow!]
The news went viral instantly. Any doubts about Lin Yanyu and Su Yu's relationship completely disappeared. After all, they had met the parents, and so openly and without any concealment. No amount of acting skill could achieve such naturalness. The noodle shop's reputation immediately soared.
Cashier Xiao Liu and the three waitstaff finally understood why the company had sent them to this inconspicuous little shop. Their son was Su Yu, and their daughter-in-law was Lin Yanyu. This couple was currently the hottest CP in China. As long as they visited the shop, it was destined to become popular. And indeed, as the news spread, with the shop already full, a long queue formed outside.
No one expected that a noodle shop on a high-end commercial street would be so busy. It attracted the owners of surrounding shops to come and investigate. When they saw Lin Yanyu and Su Yu busy inside, they all shook their heads in silence and left. They knew that from this day forward, this noodle shop would be the busiest on the street. Even if they invited kings and queens of the entertainment industry, it wouldn't compare to Lin Yanyu personally working as a waitress.
Because of Lin Yanyu, the popularity of the noodle shop could only be described as terrifying. In three hours, all the noodles were sold out. They had no choice but to close early. The fans were reluctant to leave, and only after Lin Yanyu promised to visit often did they leave the shop satisfied.
The first day of business concluded perfectly. Everyone in the shop consciously cleaned up. Cashier Xiao Liu and the three waitstaff had completely developed a sense of belonging to the noodle shop. After cleaning up, they also had the chance to take photos with Lin Yanyu and Su Yu.
...
A few days passed, and it was New Year's Day. It was January, and salaries would be paid soon. The song for the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association could begin to be commissioned. On New Year's Day, Lin Yanyu was going to attend a program. Su Yu, having a holiday, was helping out at the shop. During this time, his driving test for subject three was nearing. A house had also been purchased, costing over two million yuan, not far from the school. It was currently undergoing renovation. He and Lin Yanyu had agreed that he would visit her parents during the Spring Festival, and after that, she would agree to live with Su Yu. Calculating the time, they could move in after the renovation was complete and the smell had dissipated.
"Xiao Gong's program seems to be starting soon," Su Yu suddenly remembered that Gong Juren had a competition on New Year's Day evening. Moreover, he would be singing the song "Qian Du Bai Du" that Su Yu had given him.
"Xiao Liu, tune the TV to the Guixian channel," Su Yu said to the cashier, Xiao Liu. The shop had a TV that was always playing music videos.
The latter responded, picked up the remote, and changed the channel. The program "Singer On The Go" had begun. The host was reciting the opening remarks.
"To our viewers in front of the TV and friends in the live broadcast room, welcome to 'Singer On The Go,' exclusively sponsored by Xiang Guo Wu Yu!"
After the host finished, applause erupted from the audience. This was the era of traffic, and such programs, in addition to TV broadcasts, would also be streamed on live platforms.
He paused and continued, "Today, it's finally time for our final round of PK. I believe everyone has been looking forward to it for a long time. Without further ado, let's first welcome our four judges!"
Music began to play. The four judges walked out from the back. Local channels naturally couldn't afford big stars; these four were all singers who had faded from the limelight, but in terms of their debut, they were considered seniors in the entertainment industry. Among them, Su Yu actually recognized one of them: Qin Xu, who was one of Lin Yanyu's former mentors on "The Voice of China." He hadn't expected him to be a judge on a local channel. He was the most senior among them, so he was considered the tallest among the short. He sang "An Hua," a song he had sung his entire career, and brought it out again for this appearance. The audience was already familiar with it and sang along.
After the judges finished their performance, the host returned to the stage.
"Next, let's welcome our finalists to the stage!" After the host finished, the lights on the stage began to flicker. Then, Gong Juren, dressed in ancient costume, and his final opponent walked onto the stage.
"Please, the two contestants introduce yourselves to everyone." After the host finished, the opponent next to him walked to the center of the stage. Ash-grey hair, a middle part. He wore a grey overcoat.
"Hello, audience friends. I am A Shen, a trainee who has been practicing for two and a half years."
"I like singing, dancing, rapping, and basketball."
After speaking, he stepped back to stand beside the host.
"Thank you, student A Shen. Next, let's welcome our other contestant to introduce themselves!" After the host finished, Gong Juren walked to the center of the stage.
...
"Huh, isn't that Young Master?" In the noodle shop, cashier Xiao Liu exclaimed in surprise upon seeing Gong Juren on the TV.
"Young Master?"
"Wow, it really is Young Master!" Waiter Xiao Zhang heard this and looked at the TV. When they saw Gong Juren on the screen, they also gathered around.
It was past lunchtime, and the few customers from earlier had already left. There were no customers now, and they had already tidied up the bowls and chopsticks.
"Xiao Liu, hang the 'Temporarily Closed' sign," Su Yu announced with a wave of his hand.
"Hooray!"
"Long live the little boss!"
"Xiao Zhang, bring the stools, Xiao Liu, get out your sunflower seeds!"
"Xiao Li, go buy some peanuts next door!" A cheer erupted from the shop.