10 GOING BACK TO CHINA PART 10 (1/2)

A middle-aged woman was walking past the small restaurant but stopped in her tracks when she smelt something delicious. ”Aiyoo, I didn't know there was a restaurant here. It smells delicious. I want ramen too.” Saying that she sat on an empty chair next to Xue Lin.

”Coming up!” The man replied happily.

'So, this guy was looking for customers and he used me to lure more customers. Not a bad idea. This guy is more cunning than I thought.' Xue Lin looked at the bowl of noodles. 'Still, he cooks well. Why hasn't this place become popular, I wonder? But first, I should finish soon and order another bowl.' Then, she once again started eating.

Slurp!

'This is so good.' Xue Lin felt like she was in heaven. The combination of the vegetables with the noodles was great. The mix of spices was accurate.

Before the second customer could get one bowl, Xue Lin finished her food and said, ”Another bowl,” with a poker face.

The middle-aged man was surprised before chuckling. ”It's good that you have a big appetite at such a young age. Coming right away.”

A group of high school boys who hadn't had breakfast in the morning passed by and halted from the smell of ramen. ”Hey, I didn't know there was a shop like that. I'm starving.” One of them said.

His friend said, ”We still have time left. Let's check the dishes here.”

The boys sat down on the empty chairs. Their other friend sat next to Xue Lin and saw two empty bowls beside her. He was astonished and signaled his friends. His friends' jaws dropped as they saw the small girl finishing the third bowl of ramen and asking for more.

When Xue Lin emptied her fifth bowl, a small group of people has already gathered around to eat ramen. Not only did the smell of food attract them but also the small girl who was eating non-stop. It perked their interest as they thought that the food was good enough to make a girl this hungry.

Xue Lin opened her wallet to give the cook money but the middle-aged man shook his head. ”Because of you, I got so many customers for the first time. I won't take any money from you. Next time, bring your friends.”

With a filled stomach, Xue Lin's mood lifted. Her pale face looked radiant. She bowed deeply and said, ”Thank you for the delicious meal. I'll come back again.” After that, she turned around and left.