I Am A Gourmet: Just Eight And You Want Me To Start A Roadside Stall?

Chapter 82: Charity Sale, Xu Le’s Foresight

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

“The younger generation will surpass us in time! Handsome boy, you’re awesome!”

His tone was so enthusiastic that Xu Le blushed and could only nod in agreement.

A discordant voice cut in, saying, “I remember that wolf fang potatoes aren’t made this way. Little kid, your method isn’t very authentic.”

“Shoo, shoo, shoo. What’s the big deal if the cooking method isn’t authentic? It’s just a roadside stall. The cooking method at one place may be different from another place. As long as the food is delicious, it’s fine. Who cares if it’s authentic or not?”

“That’s right.” Someone chimed in. “Anyway, when I was young, those stalls that weren’t authentic all went bust. The ones that survived were all delicious.”

“Little kid, do you want to consider opening a shop outside the school gate? When I come to pick up my child every day, I will definitely patronize your business.”

“Nope.” Xu Le raised his head and smiled. “My shop is at Hongxing Road. It’s called the 8-year-old cafeteria. If you have the chance, you can come to my store to try other dishes. I guarantee that you will be satisfied.”

The crowd was silent for a moment. Someone took a deep breath and said, “You’re so young, and you’re already opening a store?”

“Oh my god, my son doesn’t even know how to beat eggs.”

“What do you call this? The older generation loses out to the younger generation. Nowadays, there are so many talents… Tsk tsk, the more I talk about it, the angrier I get. Where did my brat go?”

All the customers at the other stalls were gone. Only Xu Le’s stall was still packed with people. The school management team could not wait any longer. It was almost dark and school time was over.

Therefore, the little host, Bai Zijie, appeared again. He came over and said in an impassioned tone, “Uncles and aunties, all parents, good evening! I’m Bai Zijie. Now, I announce that the charity sale has ended. Please take the small cards that you have received and count them on the stage. We will be holding the award ceremony next.”

All the lights in the school were turned on. Although the parents who had yet to eat the wolf fang potatoes were reluctant, it was inevitable. As adults, no one dared to break the rules just because they wanted to take a bite and make a joke out of themselves.

Xu Le’s cardboard box was already full. Lu Yuxi exerted all her strength, but she still could not lift it up.

He reached out to help, but Lu Yuxi hurriedly said, “There’s no need. I can’t even carry it. You’re just a child. Don’t be stubborn. I’ll get someone to help…”

Before she could finish speaking, Xu Le lifted the box calmly. He was not tall enough and his line of sight was even blocked. He had no choice but to wrap his arms around the box tightly.

“You…” Lu Yuxi was dumbfounded.” Did you do weightlifting behind my back? ”

“No, the steel wok that I usually cook with is very heavy. If I had to carry the wok every day, I will definitely train my biceps.”

Lu Yuxi expressed her doubt. “Where did you get your muscles from?”

This time, Xu Le did not continue to bicker with her. He took a big step and stood in front of Bai Zijie, saying, “Little host, it’s your time to give the introductions. Quickly go on stage!”

Bai Zijie stuck his head out to look at Xu Tian and greeted her with a grin, “Xu Tian, I’m going to give out the award! Remember to look at me!”

Xu Tian was baffled and asked innocently, “Why would I look at you instead of my brother?”

Xu Le was elated inside while Bai Zijie left unhappily. He hugged the box and said proudly, “With me around, yet he still dares to pester my sister.”

Lu Yuxi said hesitantly, “Xu Le… Don’t you think that just now you look very similar to… Do you want to hear it?”

Knowing that her greatest hobby was to insult him verbally, Xu Le said firmly, “No, I don’t want to!”

“You’re like an old hen protecting her baby, hahahaha!”

After saying that, Lu Yuxi smiled and scurried away. She watched as Xu Le went up the stage with a cold expression.

The number of cards received by the 10 over sellers was clear at a glance. Lu Yuxi had just chosen a seat below the stage when she heard a familiar voice.

“You guys did well today.”

Ms. Li adjusted the gold-framed glasses on her nose bridge and said, “You’ve been staying at Xu Le’s house every day. The food must be good, right?”

‘Wasn’t that obvious?’ Lu Yuxi thought to herself and nodded reluctantly.

Ms. Li frowned in displeasure. “Is this how you talk to your elder sister?”

Lu Yuxi was already used to Ms. Li picking on her. She brought Xu Tian to sit beside her and directly ignored Ms. Li’s question. She smiled gently and said, “Tian Tian, do you think your brother will get first place later?”

“Definitely.”

Xu Tian was full of confidence.

Lu Yuxi had the intention of encouraging the child, so she praised, “Wow, confidence is such a good thing. Tian Tian is awesome.”

“Sister Lu,” Xu Tian said with a speechless expression, “You can already tell the outcome when you look up.”

Lu Yuxi looked up. On the stage, everyone’s small cards were poured out and counted. There was a mountain-like pile in front of Xu Le. It was five to six times the size of others. It was evident who the champion was.

The person on stage counted for ten minutes before they could obtain the exact number of cards for each seller. Then, he said, “Xu Le, 802 cards.”

For each small card received, 100 yuan would be donated. Based on the number of cards counted, the school would have to donate more than 8,000 yuan in the name of Xu Tian.

The principal clapped in satisfaction and said, “For a little kid to have such great sales, it’s really not bad. Everyone, please applause for Xu Le. I’ll also thank him on behalf of the children in the beneficiary area.”

The applause below the stage was thunderous. Xu Le was already used to being called “little kid” and “child”. After the principal finished speaking, he raised his hand and said, “Since we are doing charity, I would like to fork out some money and donate some books to other students.”

“Ah?”

Not only the principal, but the teachers and parents in the judging panel were also shocked.

The principal said, “Are you sure?”

“Yes, I’m sure.”

Xu Le was a man of his words. He immediately swiped his card to contribute the money and said, “No one can choose their own family background. Many of us here, including my sister, are just luckier than others. I hope that we can use books to improve the future of our peers who are not so well-off.”

When he said these words with the attitude and tone of an adult, everyone was in an uproar.

The people who were touched all clamored to donate money.

“When I was young, my family wasn’t doing well either. They say that education changes one’s fate. If you can able to, just donate a little.”

As they spoke, they were about to rush onto the stage to swipe their cards. Seeing that the situation was getting out of control, the principal decided to take advantage of the situation and raise a donation in the name of a charity sale.

After the event ended, Xu Tian was extremely tired. She held Xu Le’s hand tightly and mumbled that she wanted to go home quickly to rest. Lu Yuxi hailed a taxi and looked at the guided route on her phone. “Tian Tian, wait a while more. We’ll be there soon.”

“Hey, Xu Le, wait!”

Someone shouted behind them and the three of them turned around.