Chapter 154 Everything He Made Was Just ‘Technology and Tricks’!
“What counterfeit? I run an honest business! Did I offend you somehow?”
“Oh, I get it! Some other shop is jealous of my success and sent you to stir up trouble, huh?”
Liu Ji’s face darkened, his voice a mix of shock and anger.
“If you’re not buying, get out! Don’t cause trouble here!”
Inside the shop, other customers stopped eating and turned into spectators. This was gonna be good!
An entire mob had barged in—clearly, something big was going down!
“Honest business? If you’re an honest businessman, then there are no shady vendors in the world!”
“Everyone, stop eating! Everything here is full of chemical tricks!”
As soon as those words landed, all the customers froze, dropping their chopsticks. They stared hard at their plates—suddenly, the food didn’t look so appetizing.
One of them spoke hesitantly, “Now that you mention it… something does taste off. Boss, what exactly did you put in this?”
Liu Ji’s face darkened further. He clenched his fists, trying to suppress his panic.
How the hell did they find out?
The shop only just opened!
“They’re slandering me!”
“Hey! You better watch what you say, or I’ll sue you for defamation!”
“You added nothing? Then why is there Dichlorvos in your noodles?”
“Maybe some of you don’t know what that is—it’s a chemical preservative. It stops rice noodles from spoiling, meaning the noodles you’re eating could be months old.”
“If you eat these noodles, best case, you’ll get diarrhea and vomiting. Worst case, you’ll end up in the ICU!”
At the mention of ICU, the customers lost it. Their faces turned pale. Some even threw their chopsticks onto the table. All eyes turned to Liu Ji.
“That’s a lie! My noodles are freshly bought and soaked every day!”
“I don’t even know what ‘Dichlorvos’ is!”
Liu Ji pointed at them defensively, his voice loud but shaky.
“You can’t lie your way out of this! Your food also has artificial umami powder and chili extract!”
“LIES! Do you have evidence?”
Liu Ji tried to keep his cool, but his heart was pounding.
How did they figure everything out?
How did they get my whole playbook?
“Of course we have evidence!”
“This bag of raw noodles was just bought from you.”
A customer placed the sealed package on the table. Then he pulled out another bag.
“And this one is from Boss Lu’s stall.”
Liu Ji’s eyes widened in shock.
“Oh, we’re not just talking—we’re doing a science experiment.”
Just then, a breathless customer rushed in.
“Got it—the Dichlorvos test kit!”
He slammed a small testing kit onto the table.
Liu Ji’s face turned white.
They were about to prove it. Phones popped up all over the shop.
Live recording mode: ON.
Two disposable cups were placed on the table. Both bags of noodles were cut into pieces and soaked in purified water. The countdown began.
Ten minutes later, a few drops from each cup were placed into Dichlorvos test tubes.
Phones zoomed in for a close-up. The test strips were compared against the color chart.
Boss Lu’s noodles? Color reading: 0.
Liu Ji’s noodles? Color reading: MAX (2000+).
“Holy sh*t! The scale only goes to 2000, and it’s maxed out!”
“Your noodles are off the charts with chemicals!”
“You sick bastard! You’re literally poisoning people!”
“People could get cancer from eating this sh*t!”
Panic spread through the customers. Some people clutched their stomachs in horror. Others started dry heaving.
“Someone call an ambulance!”
“Boss, pay for our medical bills!”
“You monster! GIVE US OUR MONEY BACK!”
“Call the police—get this guy arrested!”
Liu Ji’s hands trembled.
“You… you switched the samples! This isn’t my rice noodles!”
“Hah! We recorded everything.”
“The whole video is unedited. You handed this over yourself!”
Right at that moment—Government inspectors walked in.
Liu Ji’s soul left his body. He collapsed into his chair, defeated. The inspectors raided the kitchen. Within minutes, they uncovered everything.
An entire box was carried out—Illegal flavor enhancers, Chemical seasoning powders, Synthetic aroma boosters and the worst—opium husk powder.
That was right. He had been adding addictive substances to his food. The inspectors knew this was serious. This wasn’t just any street vendor—this was a night market hotspot.
Thousands of customers could be affected. They immediately alerted their superiors. Customers watched in horror.
“Oh my God… this much poison?”
“If I ate here often, I’d probably be dead in a few years!”
“Liu Ji used to sell noodles in the alleyway. When Boss Lu showed up, he got jealous. Instead of improving his skills, he used chemicals to copy the taste.”
“If you can’t beat someone in talent, you cheat?”
“Well, look where it got him now!”
“Thank God Boss Lu warned us—otherwise, we’d have kept eating this garbage!”
“I swear, from now on, I’m only eating at Lu Qin’s!”
“This whole market is shady! Inspectors, check every stall!”
The inspectors knew this wasn’t just about Liu Ji. They called for backup.
Within minutes, three white vans rolled in. A full investigation team stepped out. They started inspecting every single vendor—hotpot stalls, barbecue joints, snack stands.
Several other vendors were caught using illegal or excessive additives. Fines were issued on the spot. Even the legal food additives scared customers away. That night, many vendors swore off chemicals forever.
Some honest vendors—like the guy selling baked flatbread—put up signs.
“100% Natural—No Additives!”
They saw an opportunity to win over customers.
And Then, They Reached… Lu Qin’s Stall
“Whoa… this place is packed!”
“I’ve checked so many places—this is the only stall that looks trustworthy.”
The inspectors checked the ingredients.
Lu Qin cooperated fully.
“These veggies are super fresh!”
“Bought them this afternoon—I never use overnight stock.”
The inspector nodded in approval. Then he clapped his hands.
“Hey, all you vendors, get over here!”
“THIS is how you do business!”
“Look at this place—fresh ingredients, immaculate kitchen, and not a single fly!”
“This is the gold standard of street food.”
“I’m giving this stall a 120/100.”