Super Rich: It all started when I met a young woman in a sleeper car.

The instant noodle shop did even better business the next day.

I don't know how the incident yesterday got out, but several groups of students came this morning, saying they wanted to see "what the boss who can take on three people looks like".

Chen Xun was so busy behind the cashier that he couldn't even lift his head.

Lin Xinyue was cooking noodles in the kitchen, her hands moving so fast it was like she was on double speed.

Li Qian prepares the vegetables with clean and efficient movements.

Yang Xiaotao greeted customers, took cashier duties, and served noodles, her face flushed with busyness.

At lunchtime, the queue stretched outside the restaurant.

"Boss, extra spicy for your signature instant noodles!"

"I want that retro set meal!"

"Where's the photo wall? I want to take a picture!"

As Chen Xun collected the money, he called out, "Xiao Tao, table number three is ready!"

"Coming!" Yang Xiaotao ran over with a tray in her hand.

Li Qian glanced at the inventory: "Xin Yue, we're almost out of eggs."

"I'll go buy it!" Lin Xinyue wiped her hands and was about to leave.

"Wait a minute." Chen Xun pulled out two hundred-yuan bills from the cash register. "Buy more, we'll need them this afternoon."

Lin Xinyue took the money, squeezed through the crowd, and ran out.

We were busy until 3 p.m., and then there were fewer people around.

The four people slumped in their chairs, too exhausted to speak.

Chen Xun glanced at the cash register; the numbers were making his eyes dizzy.

"How much?" Lin Xinyue asked.

"Let me count," Yang Xiaotao said, starting to count the money.

Ten minutes later, she looked up, her eyes wide open.

"Big brother..."

"explain."

"We sold over four hundred bowls this morning and at noon," Yang Xiaotao said, her voice trembling. "We made a net profit of... six thousand two."

The store was silent for three seconds.

"How much?" Lin Xinyue jumped up from her chair.

"Six thousand two!" Yang Xiaotao turned the calculator around.

Li Qian stared at the number and pursed her lips.

Chen Xun leaned back in his chair and smiled.

This is way better than setting up a street stall.

[Store operation triggers investment rebate]

Net profit for the day: 6200 yuan

[Trigger 10x Rebate]

Critical Hit Rate: 20%, Critical Hit Failure

[62000 yuan has been successfully credited to your account]

My phone vibrated.

Chen Xun took it out and glanced at it; a bank text message had arrived.

Sixty-two thousand.

He put away his phone and looked at the three girls.

We're closed tonight.

"Huh?" Yang Xiaotao was stunned.

"Let's celebrate." Chen Xun stood up. "Let's go buy hot pot ingredients and eat at the restaurant."

Lin Xinyue was the first to jump up: "I'll go buy it!"

"I'll go too!" Yang Xiaotao stood up.

Li Qian looked at Chen Xun: "In the shop..."

"It'll be fine if we lock ourselves up for a while," Chen Xun said. "I've made enough money today."

At 5 p.m., the roller shutter door was pulled down halfway.

Two tables were pushed together in the middle of the shop, and hot pot broth was bubbling on the induction cooker.

A table was set with sliced ​​beef, tripe, shrimp paste, and vegetables.

Lin Xinyue opened four bottles of beer.

"Come on, let's celebrate our grand opening!"

The four people clinked glasses.

Yang Xiaotao took a sip and her face turned red.

Li Qian pursed her lips.

Chen Xun drank more than half the bottle.

"Awesome!" Lin Xinyue downed her drink in one gulp. "Big brother, this store was a great choice!"

"This is only the first day," Chen Xun said, slicing a piece of tripe. "We need to proceed cautiously from now on."

"Definitely a sure thing!" Lin Xinyue opened another bottle. "Many of the students today said they wanted to bring their classmates."

Yang Xiaotao nodded: "I also heard someone say they were going to post on Xiaohongshu."

"Little Red Book?" Chen Xun looked at her.

"It's just an app where a lot of people share their restaurant reviews," Li Qian explained. "If someone actually posts, it can bring in a lot of traffic."

Chen Xun noted it down.

Halfway through their hot pot meal, Lin Xinyue suggested playing dice.

"The loser drinks!"

Yang Xiaotao didn't know how to play and lost three rounds in a row. After three beers, her face turned even redder.

Li Qian played calmly, winning more often than losing.

Chen Xun played along mainly to watch them make a fuss.

"Big brother, you're cheating!" Lin Xinyue pointed at Chen Xun. "You definitely peeked just now!"

"I didn't," Chen Xun smiled.

"Yes, there is!"

The disturbance lasted until 8 p.m., when Yang Xiaotao collapsed.

She was lying face down on the table, her eyes barely open.

"Xiao Tao?" Lin Xinyue nudged her.

"Hmm... I'm not drunk..." Yang Xiaotao mumbled.

Li Qian had also drunk a bit too much; she leaned back in her chair, her eyes somewhat unfocused.

Lin Xinyue had the highest alcohol tolerance, but her face was also flushed.

Chen Xun looked at the mess on the table and sighed.

"Alright, pack up and let's go home."

"I'll clean up!" Lin Xinyue stood up and swayed slightly.

Chen Xun helped her up: "Don't move, I'll do it."

He shooed the three girls to sit aside and then tidied the table himself.

Pots and pans were put away in the kitchen, tables were wiped clean, and trash was packed up.

It was already nine o'clock when I finished.

Yang Xiaotao fell asleep.

Li Qian kept her eyes closed, but remained seated.

Lin Xinyue was playing on her phone, but she couldn't quite get the target right with her finger.

Chen Xun walked over and patted Yang Xiaotao's face.

"Xiao Tao, wake up, it's time to go home."

Yang Xiaotao snorted but didn't move.

Having no other choice, Chen Xun bent down and picked her up.

The little girl was very light and nestled softly in his arms.

"Xin Yue, help Li Qian up," Chen Xun said.

"Oh..." Lin Xinyue stood up unsteadily and went to pull Li Qian.

Li Qian opened her eyes, glanced at Chen Xun, and then closed them again.

Chen Xun carried Yang Xiaotao out, with Lin Xinyue supporting Li Qian as they followed behind.

Lock the shop door and get in the car.

Yang Xiaotao lay in the back seat, sleeping like a little pig.

Li Qian leaned against the window, closing her eyes to rest.

Lin Xinyue sat in the passenger seat, tilting her head to look at Chen Xun.

"Big brother."

"Um?"

You look really handsome today.

Chen Xun didn't reply and started the car.

I drove back to the apartment and parked the car.

Chen Xun first carried Yang Xiaotao upstairs.

The little girl snuggled against him and mumbled, "Big brother..."

Chen Xun didn't hear what came next.

Once we reached the fourth floor, we opened the door and went inside.

Chen Xun carried Yang Xiaotao into her room and gently placed her on the bed.

Take off your shoes and cover yourself with a blanket.

Just as he was about to leave, Yang Xiaotao suddenly grabbed his hand.

"Don't go..."

Chen Xun turned around.

Yang Xiaotao opened her eyes a crack and looked at him groggily.

"Big brother..."

"I'm here," Chen Xun said.

"Thank you..." Yang Xiaotao said softly, "Thank you... for protecting me..."

After saying that, she let go, turned over, and fell asleep again.

Chen Xun stood by the bed and looked at her for a few seconds.

Then he turned and left.

In the living room, Lin Xinyue was helping Li Qian sit down.

"Qianqian, where is your room?" Lin Xinyue asked.

Li Qian pointed.

Lin Xinyue helped her walk towards the room.

Chen Xun followed.

Li Qian's room was very tidy, with several books on the desk and plain-colored sheets on the bed.

Lin Xinyue put Li Qian on the bed and helped her take off her shoes.

Li Qian suddenly opened her eyes and looked at Chen Xun.

"Chen Xun".

"Um?"

"The shop...we need to run it well," Li Qian said. "Let's do it together."

"Okay." Chen Xun nodded.

Li Qian smiled and closed her eyes.

The smile was faint, but it was the first time Chen Xun had seen it.

Lin Xinyue covered Li Qian with the blanket, pulled Chen Xun out, and closed the door.

"It's your turn." Chen Xun looked at her.

"I'm not drunk!" Lin Xinyue said, puffing out her chest.

Then my legs went weak.

Chen Xun helped her up: "The room."

Lin Xinyue pointed to her room.

Chen Xun helped her inside.

Lin Xinyue's room was much messier, with clothes thrown on a chair and cosmetics scattered all over the table.

Chen Xun put her on the bed.

Lin Xinyue suddenly sat up and stared at Chen Xun.

"Big brother."

"explain."

Do you like Xiaotao?

Chen Xun paused for a moment.

"You've had too much to drink."

"I'm not drunk!" Lin Xinyue's voice rose. "Just tell me, do you like it or not?"

Chen Xun remained silent.

Lin Xinyue stared at him for a long time, then suddenly smiled.

"Never mind, I won't ask you anymore."

She lay down, her back to Chen Xun.

"You can leave now, I'm going to sleep."

Chen Xun stood there for a few seconds, then turned to leave.

"Big brother," Lin Xinyue suddenly spoke again.

Chen Xun turned around.

"No matter who you like," Lin Xinyue said in a muffled voice, "don't make me sad."

Chen Xun remained silent.

"Please turn off the lights when you leave," Lin Xinyue said.

Chen Xun turned off the lights and closed the door.

The living room was quiet.

Chen Xun went to the balcony and lit a cigarette.

The streetlights downstairs were on, and cars occasionally passed by.

My phone vibrated.

He took it out to look.

On the system panel, the favorability ratings of the three girls were lit up.

Yang Xiaotao: 78

Li Qian: 100 (Maximum reached)

Lin Xinyue: 90

The critical hit rate has increased a bit.

Chen Xun put away his phone, finished his cigarette, and went back inside.

I'm tired today.

I have to open the shop tomorrow.