8: "Tang Guoer" appeared in advance

6:15 AM.

Mo Li pushed his breakfast cart to the Fallen Street Back Alley, to the spot where Exploding Egg Bro used to set up his stall.

He then specifically set up a small pot, filled with some five-spice tea egg brine, preparing to use the aroma emanating from the simmering brine to attract customers.

6:25 AM.

A young man in his early twenties appeared in front of Mo Li's breakfast stall.

He quickly scanned the stall, then looked at Mo Li with some confusion.

"Huh... I remember this food cart belonged to Exploding Egg Bro. How did it change to Mos Tea Egg?"

Mo Li raised an eyebrow.

Good heavens!

The sign on this breakfast cart had been changed, and the "Exploding Egg Bro" poster on it had been peeled off. You could still recognize it just by looking at the appearance of the breakfast cart?

This must be a loyal customer of Exploding Egg Bro. Such a high-quality customer must be won over!

Without a word, Mo Li uncovered the small pot containing the brine, and a burst of steam carrying the aroma of the brine wafted out from the pot.

"Holy cow! What are you cooking? How is it so fragrant?"

The young man couldn't hold back and let out an exclamation. He then no longer bothered to ask where Exploding Egg Bro had gone, and his gaze immediately fell on the small pot holding the brine.

After attracting the young man's attention, Mo Li then explained:

"Exploding Egg Bro's boss changed careers to go into live streaming. Starting today, it's Mos Tea Egg. How about it, want to try two?"

"Can tea eggs be this fragrant? You didn't add any 'technology and black ingredients,' did you?"

Mo Li used a skimmer to retrieve two tea eggs from the deep pot.

"Just put your mind at ease. My main focus here is on food you can trust."

"This..."

It was the young man's first time dealing with Mo Li, and despite Mo Li's assurances, he remained somewhat skeptical.

Seeing the young man's reaction, Mo Li almost laughed out of exasperation.

If the five-spice tea eggs were just average, perhaps the young man wouldn't have so many questions.

Instead, it was because the five-spice tea eggs were too outstanding, appearing somewhat out of place at a roadside stall.

This was the legendary 'overthinking it'.

Mo Li thought for a moment, then said to the young man:

"five-spice tea eggs are 3 yuan each. 3 yuan, not enough to fill you up, not enough to get you drunk, won't take you to Hong Kong or Taiwan. What do you have to worry about?"

"What? 3 yuan? Exploding Egg Bro's tea eggs were 2 yuan 5 before, which was already more expensive than many places. You're selling them for 3 yuan? Why don't you just rob people?"

The young man stared at Mo Li with an incredulous expression, simultaneously questioning Mo Li as if from his very soul.

Mo Li's mouth curved upwards, and he calmly said to the young man:

"I'm not bragging, but were Exploding Egg Bro's tea eggs as fragrant as mine? There's a reason for the higher price!"

"This... that makes a lot of sense..."

The young man wiped the saliva that he could barely suppress from the corners of his mouth, and said to Mo Li:

"Give me two tea eggs. I'll taste them first to see."

Mo Li deftly scooped out two tea eggs, put them in a food bag, and handed them to the young man.

"Two tea eggs, 6 yuan."

The young man took out his phone to scan and pay.

"Ding, WeChat payment received, 6 yuan," a small speaker announced, and Mo Li's first business transaction on his first day of selling breakfast was successfully completed.

After receiving the tea eggs, the young man quickly peeled the shell off the first tea egg and eagerly took a bite.

"Holy cow! Instant noodles smell good but taste average. Your tea eggs smell good, but taste even better! They're absolutely amazing!"

With that, the young man quickly devoured the first tea egg, then just as quickly ate the second one.

Finally, he looked at Mo Li with a lingering sense of wanting more.

"Uh, boss, I spoke too loudly just now. Your tea eggs are truly amazing!"

Mo Li unhurriedly glanced at the intelligence system.

[Current System Level: LV1 (3 / 1000)]

Good reviews received!

"I told you there's a reason for the higher price, didn't I lie to you? ...Want a few more?"

The young man took out his phone, scanned, and paid in one smooth motion.

"Give me 8 more. I'll take them back for my roommates to try. This time, I'm definitely going to be their godfather!"

"Alright!"

Mo Li responded, deftly scooped out 8 more tea eggs from the pot, put them in a food bag, and handed them to the young man.

Just then, a young girl wearing a sports short-sleeved shirt, shorts, and white running shoes appeared in front of the breakfast cart.

"Wow... Boss, what are you cooking? How is it so fragrant?"

Mo Li looked at the young girl and felt a sense of amusement.

Isn't this the internet celebrity Tang Guoer?

It was said she would appear in the Fallen Street Back Alley around 8:30 AM, so why was she here before 7 AM?

Soon, Mo Li understood.

Looking at Tang Guoer's attire, with a bare face and simple clothes, it was clear she was out for a morning run.

This meant that her current identity was a university student, not the rising internet celebrity Tang Guoer.

Once Mo Li understood the key point, he quickly had a plan and immediately pointed to the sign next to the breakfast cart.

"Mos Tea Egg. Naturally, I'm cooking tea eggs. This handsome young man bought two to try, and now, because they were so delicious, he bought 8 more."

Seeing the youthful and beautiful Tang Guoer, the young man immediately had a thought, took a tea egg from his food bag, and offered it to Tang Guoer.

"Uh... the boss is right, they're really delicious. These tea eggs are truly something. You should try..."

Tang Guoer waved her hand at the young man.

"Thank you for your kindness, but I can't just take your food. I'll buy my own..."

With that, Tang Guoer took out her phone.

"Boss, give me a tea egg. Oh, and how much are they?"

Mo Li held up three fingers.

"3 yuan each."

"What? Aren't all the tea eggs around here 2 yuan 5? How come yours are 3 yuan?"

"Honestly, do those tea eggs smell as good as mine? There's a reason for the higher price, you know..."

"This..."

Tang Guoer hesitated for a moment, then glanced at the young man carrying a bag of tea eggs beside her. Finally, she gritted her teeth and stomped her foot, directly scanning to pay.

"Ding! WeChat payment received, 3 yuan."

After hearing the small speaker announce, Mo Li immediately scooped out two tea eggs for Tang Guoer.

After receiving the tea eggs, Tang Guoer peeled the shell, took a small bite, then her eyes widened, revealing a surprised expression.

"This... this is too delicious! Is this something I can eat at a roadside stall?"

The exclamation of a beautiful woman and the exclamation of a rough young man have essential differences.

Tang Guoer's exclamation instantly attracted the attention of nearby passersby.

Mo Li's breakfast cart quickly gathered a dozen curious onlookers.

"Holy cow! I didn't notice from afar, but now that I'm close, I realize how fragrant it is."

"Isn't it some 'technology and black ingredients'?"

"Even if it is 'technology and black ingredients,' for something this fragrant, I'll accept it!"

"Boss, give me two tea eggs..."

"What, 3 yuan each? 3 yuan it is then, give me two!"

"I want two too!"

"Everyone move aside, I'm a big eater, I want 10!"

Mo Li looked at the enthusiastic customers in front of his breakfast stall, and couldn't help but smile.

His first day of selling went even smoother than expected. This was undoubtedly a good start!

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