CHAPTER 324: CHAPTER 324: FINALLY, NO NEED TO WORRY ABOUT BEING RECOGNIZED!

Jiang Feng was making pancakes for a customer when his cell phone suddenly rang.

He answered the call.

The caller was the director of "Chinese Restaurant," a reality show where celebrities run a small shop and cook food for their guests, touring various places.

He had previously contacted Jiang Feng, hoping to invite him to be a regular on the show.

Jiang Feng had initially declined, but the director was especially patient and phoned him again.

Jiang Feng was actually quite interested in this variety show, as its content was good, with no cooking contests, just stories about cooking.

Jiang Feng had done several live broadcasts before and didn’t feel anything special about appearing on camera.

"Chinese Restaurant" was scheduled to start filming next month, and preparations were now in full swing.

The location had been chosen, and the content for each episode was still in the planning stages.

The director was very keen on inviting Jiang Feng.

Because Jiang Feng was truly a perfect fit for the show’s theme.

Cooking exquisite food for guests and promoting food culture.

If Jiang Feng joined, the show’s content could be even richer.

After all, celebrities’ cooking skills weren’t particularly high, and to make it real, inviting real guests to taste would require outside help.

"So, you’re asking me to be a guest in a few episodes, right? Actually, I think it’s possible. I’ve watched that show before and I quite like it."

"No problem, we can talk in detail."

"But I’m busy right now, so how about this: I’ll call you tonight, and we can have a good chat."

After thinking it over, Jiang Feng agreed.

After all, participating in a cooking event could be quite interesting.

Cooking with a group of celebrities, it would be nice to have such an experience.

"That’s great, it’s settled then; I’ll call you tonight," the director said, very happy.

The director and the planner had discovered during their preparations that Jiang Feng was an excellent fit for the show.

He was already a very popular culinary chef with exceptional cooking skills, adept at everything.

Furthermore, the theme of promoting food culture perfectly matched Jiang Feng’s own actions.

This show was simply tailor-made for him!

They were naturally happy that Jiang Feng had agreed.

Jiang Feng decided to go and take a look. While he was young, he wanted to experience more.

"Boss, I’ll have an egg pancake," a young man walked up to the stall and ordered.

"Sure."

Jiang Feng immediately got busy.

For different pastries, the composition and ratio of the dough ingredients varied.

For the egg pancake, Jiang Feng added salt to the flour to increase the dough’s gluten and kneaded it with 40-degree warm water to make it softer.

The most crucial step was the kneading. To make the egg pancake chewy and tasty, the kneading had to be thorough and even.

Jiang Feng’s kneading technique was also exceptional.

He divided the dough into portions, ready to make the egg pancakes.

The portions were all prepared and placed in a nearby basin, each with shortening enveloped inside so they would puff up when fried.

Jiang Feng took out a portion, rolled it into a circle with a rolling pin, then placed it on the electric griddle, with the heat set to medium-high.

He flipped it several times to ensure both sides were evenly heated.

Jiang Feng’s method was different from the usual street vendors; his steps were more numerous and intricate.

Consequently, the taste would also be much better.

While cooking the pancake, Jiang Feng took a small bowl and added some chopped green onions, cracking two eggs into it, then briskly stirring with chopsticks.

Soon, the pancake became crispy on both sides, and the middle puffed up.

Jiang Feng then used chopsticks to poke a hole in the puffed-up middle and poured in the evenly mixed egg and green onions.

Once the egg set, both sides of the pancake turned slightly golden.

That completed the cooking part.

The rest was simple. He placed the pancake on a chopping board, spread tasty sauce over it, added a bit of chili, lettuce, cucumber strips, and a grilled hot dog sausage.

Everything was rolled up, cut in half crosswise, and placed into a paper bag—a serving of egg pancake was ready.

The customer was already impatient. The smell of the egg pancake was so enticing!

Mainly because frying easily releases flavors; under high temperatures, the food’s taste is fully activated and quickly dispersed.

The aromas of the pastry, the egg, the green onions, and the grilled hot dog sausage all wafted through the air.

The customer’s appetite was naturally fully stimulated.

The young man held the hot egg pancake and blew on it. He was already hungry, his stomach rumbling at the scent of the delicious pancake. He just wanted to devour it quickly.

After blowing on it for a short while, he couldn’t wait anymore and took a big bite of the cut egg pancake.

The outside of the pancake was crisp, but the inside was exceptionally soft.

And for some reason, the wheat aroma of this egg pancake was extraordinarily strong.

The first bite immediately stimulated the taste buds with the fresh, hot pastry.

However, that wheaty flavor was soon buried by other tastes.

The flavors of the sauce, the chili, the hot dog sausage, and the oniony eggs all burst forth at once.

The best part of an egg pancake is this first bite.

A delicious blend of various flavors filled his mouth.

The young man chewed quickly a few times, mixing the flavors even more evenly, and after a few more chews, he couldn’t wait to swallow it down.

This mouthful instantly settled his ravenous stomach, making it feel warm and comfortable.

The young man was quietly amazed. This egg pancake was delicious!

Typically, those who eat pancakes or egg pancakes do so for convenience or because they’re in a hurry.

The young man kept eating while walking into the scenic area.

He greatly enjoyed his meal, and in no time, he had finished the whole egg pancake.

After finishing, he still felt it wasn’t enough. He actually wanted to eat another one.

The residual spiciness of the chili and the fragrance of the green onions in his mouth, along with the pastry’s aroma, were all memorable.

This egg pancake was truly something special.

This egg pancake place is really good. The flavor is really good.

The young man silently marveled before going on to attend to his own business.

He planned to buy another one if Jiang Feng was still there when he was leaving Orange Isle’s southern tip.

Orange Isle’s southern tip is a small island. Walking around it takes a long while. Visitors can take photos with statues of great people and enjoy the surrounding scenery, which is quite pleasant.

There aren’t many food options on the island, and the prices are a bit steep, so having an egg pancake or crispy pancake before strolling around makes the experience much more comfortable.

Jiang Feng’s stall indeed provided a lot of convenience to many people.

The business remained steady. Customers came by from time to time, and sometimes three or four people would even be lining up.

The business of egg pancakes and crispy pancakes was still very good.

Of course, the profit margin wasn’t high; it was just enough to earn a living.

There were always some sharp-eyed people in the crowd who found Jiang Feng familiar.

After all, Jiang Feng made a deep impression, being in Changsha, and some people would make the connection.

But Jiang Feng kept silent, just quietly making pancakes.

He sensed two girls staring at him with a somewhat judgmental air, but Jiang Feng kept his gaze averted from their direction.

Fearing being recognized.

Luckily, the mask was on tight. But it still felt somewhat inadequate at hiding his identity.

Sometimes, Jiang Feng would jest with himself, "Ah, this damned, unbearable charm of mine."

Of course, it was just a comment; he still didn’t feel much at heart.

Today’s stall was a total success. The mission was successfully completed, and the earnings weren’t bad either.

Some people seemed to recognize him but out of politeness didn’t inquire too much.

After completing the task, there was a new reward from the system.

[Today’s mission completed, extra reward obtained:]

[False Beard (disguise), Cooling Hat (a duckbill cap with excellent breathability, won’t be stuffy)]

This time, the system actually gave disguise props as rewards!

"A full beard? Isn’t that a bit much?"

Jiang Feng picked up the fake beard and even found it somewhat curious.

Looking in the mirror, he tried it on and found the beard not uncomfortable on his face; system products are indeed of high quality.

That’s good.

He had nearly been recognized several times today.

Jiang Feng just wanted to complete his street vending task quietly.

He didn’t want the seas of people, internet celebrities, and reporters to surround him again.

So the disguise was necessary.

Next, Jiang Feng called "Chinese Restaurant" to inquire about the show’s process and details.

In fact, the show was all about cooking.

Jiang Feng just needed to help the celebrities cook a few dishes.

Interesting facts about gourmet food would also be shared during the show.

Looking at it from another angle, it was a cooking show where celebrities played his assistants; of course, many fun moments would be aired when the show was broadcasted.

After learning the details, Jiang Feng was quite interested.

He decided to have a look.

After he agreed, the director of "Chinese Restaurant" was very happy.

Jiang Feng was definitely the hottest chef right now, with very high popularity.

His addition would also take the show’s popularity to the next level.

It was a win-win collaboration.

The filming of the show was scheduled for a month later, and currently, it was mainly about confirming the schedule.

Actually, Jiang Feng didn’t have much of a schedule to speak of; what he chose to do was entirely up to his own whims. Since he had agreed, he would naturally make the time available.

「The next day.」

Jiang Feng was still riding his tricycle, heading to set up his stall at Orange Isle’s southern tip.

With a full false beard and a hat, his disguise was completely different from before.

He barely recognized himself in the mirror, let alone other people.

Jiang Feng was very satisfied with this disguise. He just wanted to vend quietly.

But things often aren’t that simple.

「At this very moment.」

In a meeting room of the Changsha Public Security Branch, a large team was in a meeting.

The team leader pointed at the projected image of a criminal’s face and said, "This is the fugitive Liu Erlei."

"This man is very good at disguising himself. He never takes public transport. Instead, he steals cars and then takes the national road, driving all the way to his destination."

"According to our information, he appeared in Changsha a few days ago. He was caught by road surveillance after a minor collision at a crossroad, and he ran away immediately."

"This person used to work at a theater and is skilled in makeup. From his past photos, you can see that he wears different styles of beards and glasses."

"With such a disguise and a hat, it’s very difficult to recognize him."

"So, I hope everyone will remember Liu Erlei’s face and pay more attention to people nearby with false beards, glasses, and hats."

"It could possibly be Liu Erlei."

The team members studied Liu Erlei’s image, silently memorizing his face and distinguishing features.

「At this very moment.」

Jiang Feng was casually setting up his stall at the entrance to Orange Isle’s southern tip. He felt that even the wind was cool. This time, he finally didn’t have to worry about being recognized. It was really nice.