After the divorce, he took care of his child and sold fried rice; his ex-wife was filled with regret

Li Dayong then sent a furious voice message, his voice so loud it made the loudspeaker blare:

"Damn it! These bastards who profit from human suffering! They were summoned for obstructing the road and disturbing public order, and now they're trying to pin the blame on Boss Lin!"

"Boss Lin, things are in complete chaos outside! These bastards just want to make a scene and gain attention, so you absolutely mustn't hand them a knife!"

"Yes, Boss Lin, right now the outside is full of social media users holding their phones and unemployed people watching the spectacle. Opening the door not only means we can't do business, but Tuantuan and Xiaoxiao's personal safety is also at risk. Stay inside and ignore those mad dogs outside!"

Seeing the screen filled with urgent reminders from her regular customers, Su Xiaoxiao put down her phone helplessly, her eyes red as she looked at Lin Fan:

"Brother Lin...they've taken over the whole area, and the internet is flooded with insults...our shop really won't be able to stay open anytime soon."

Lin Fan calmly stood up, took the empty bowls and plates, stacked them together, and carried them into the kitchen sink.

The rushing water washed away the grease stains on the white porcelain bowl, and Lin Fan carefully wiped it with a dishcloth.

Lin Fan put the washed dishes and chopsticks into the sterilizer, closed the cabinet door, walked out of the kitchen, and dried his hands on his apron.

If it can't be opened, then it won't be opened.

Lin Fan walked calmly to the bar, poured half a glass of warm water, and handed it to Su Xiaoxiao:

"The purpose of opening the door is to allow people to eat properly, not to provide a stage for others to fight. None of the people gathered outside right now have a tongue that wants to eat; they're all here to vent their emotions and grab attention."

"They want to steer the issue towards privilege, thinking that as long as they shout loudly, they can force us to lower our prices or force us to go out and argue with them."

"If we rush into a fight, or even hire people to engage in online arguments, we'll be playing right into their hands."

"They'd love for a conflict or shoving to break out on the spot, even if it's just a minor scrape, they can edit it into huge evidence in a short video."

Su Xiaoxiao wiped her eyes, somewhat unwilling: "Are we just going to let them block the way outside and spout nonsense? This is too frustrating."

No matter how big a lie is told, it can never become the truth.

Lin Fan walked to the window and glanced at the alley entrance through the gap in the curtains:

"In order to gain traffic, they distorted legitimate law enforcement inquiries into allegations of privilege and cover-up. They thought they had grasped the sore spot of public sentiment, but little did they know that they had crossed the red line of official law enforcement."

"Jiangcheng is the provincial capital, and the city has a bottom line for public security management and the business environment."

"When public authorities are groundlessly smeared and slandered, the relevant departments will never sit idly by. If we jump out and argue with them at this time, we will only muddy the waters."

Lin Fan turned around, looked at Su Xiaoxiao, and explained in an orderly manner:

"Xiaoxiao, reply to a message in the diners' group."

"We would like to express our gratitude to our loyal customers for their concern. However, given the current large number of people gathering outside Jin Street and the serious safety hazards, our shop will remain closed and will not accept any form of external visits or confrontations. The reopening date will be announced separately."

"Also, lock the small iron gate at the back door completely, and bolt it shut."

"Close all the windows on the second floor tightly and draw the curtains. Starting tonight, no matter who knocks or shouts outside, pretend you don't hear them and no one is allowed to open the door."

Su Xiaoxiao sniffed hard, and as she listened to Lin Fan's clear and organized instructions, her panicked mind finally calmed down completely.

"Okay, Brother Lin, I'll do whatever you say!" Su Xiaoxiao took out her phone and sent the announcement to the diners' group.

At that moment, Tuantuan came over carrying the orange cat Xiajiao.

Although the little girl couldn't understand the complicated internet slang used by the adults, she vaguely sensed that the atmosphere was unusual.

She reached out her soft little hand and gently tugged at Lin Fan's trouser leg, tilting her head up and asking softly, "Daddy, are there bad people outside?"

Lin Fan bent down, reached out and picked up his daughter, gently patting her thin back with his palm, his eyes full of tenderness:

There are no bad people.

Lin Fan gently patted his daughter's head and said softly, "Daddy's on holiday again today. I'll come upstairs and tell you a story later, okay?"

"Okay!" The little girl obediently hugged Lin Fan's neck and pressed her face against his shoulder.

Lin Fan casually turned off the main ceiling light in the lobby, leaving only a small, dim, warm yellow floor lamp inside the bar.

Lin Fan carried his daughter up to the bedroom on the second floor. He sat on the edge of the bed, holding a thick fairy tale picture book, and slowly and gently told the story.

In less than fifteen minutes, Tuantuan was fast asleep, hugging her beloved little teddy bear, her breathing steady and even. Her long eyelashes cast a peaceful shadow on her rosy cheeks.

After tucking his daughter in, Lin Fan quietly left the bedroom and closed the door behind him.

With a slight thought, Lin Fan's figure vanished from its original spot and reappeared in the Spirit Field Farm.

The farm space is filled with abundant and pure vitality.

The spring water gurgled, and large tracts of high-gluten wheat and golden soybeans grew lushly on the red soil. In the distance, on the slopes of the primary orchard, white and pink rock sugar snow jade apples exuded a refreshing and sweet fruity fragrance.

The clamor, cyberbullying, smear campaigns, and flashing lights from the outside world are completely shut out in this peaceful place, not even a speck of dust can get in.

Lin Fan walked slowly along the ridge of the field.

Since the external pressures are unlikely to stop anytime soon, the reopening date will have to be postponed. There's no point in blindly going to Tiangongfang to make easily perishable dough pieces.

He walked to the warehouse and glanced at the system panel.

The warehouse is stocked with high-gluten wheat flour, golden silk soybeans, pure black mountain pork, and various grains and crops that can be stored for a long time. Even if the warehouse is closed for several months, the supplies will be plentiful.

Lin Fan walked to the Spirit Spring Well, carried a bucket of cool and sweet spring water, and slowly poured it under the roots of several Snow Jade Apple Trees.

Afterwards, he went to the traditional brewing workshop, lifted the earthenware jar, and took a look at the spiritual soy sauce that was in the settling period.

After a period of static fermentation, the soy sauce develops a dark brown, oily sheen on its surface, exuding a rich, pure, and profound grain aroma.

After tidying up the farm's odds and ends, Lin Fan sat on a stone slab, his expression calm.

In the catering industry, there is never a shortage of envious and critical peers, nor a shortage of onlookers who follow the trend and stir up trouble.

From initially selling fried rice for 50 yuan a bowl at the night market, to later selling tea eggs for 100 yuan each and soup dumplings for 666 yuan a basket, he has experienced countless similar doubts and controversies.

Skills are honed through real-world practice, and ingredients are the finest treasures of nature.

As long as you stand upright, any clown or clown will ultimately be nothing more than a farce.

But this time, things took him somewhat unexpectedly.