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In the past, when she read romance novels in modern times, she often saw authors use the term "male dog waist" to describe the male protagonist. She always scoffed at it, thinking it was too exaggerated and had no idea what it actually meant.

Today, she finally got to experience it for herself!

Isn't this the epitome of a perfect "V-shaped waist"?! Broad shoulders, narrow waist, lean and strong, without an ounce of excess fat, a standard inverted triangle perfect figure!

If this were in modern times, it would definitely be a walking hormone that would make people scream in the gym!

Qiao Xinxin was drooling in her heart, secretly giving Lu Baizhou's perfect body a perfect score of 100, and then hugged him even more comfortably, showing no intention of letting go.

Lu Baizhou, who was in front, naturally noticed it.

He could clearly feel that the strength of the small hands around his waist had not lessened because the road surface was flat; on the contrary, it seemed to have...increased a bit?!

They seem to be hugging even tighter!

This girl...

Lu Baizhou's cold, hard lips twitched almost imperceptibly as he gritted his teeth and cursed inwardly: You little rascal!

But for some reason, his tense brows gradually relaxed, and he ultimately did not reprimand her, letting her small hands wrap around his waist without restraint.

The bicycle meandered through the streets in the early 1980s, passing through several wide main roads, and finally stopped at a slightly dilapidated but bustling street corner.

"Sizzle—"

Lu Baizhou braced his long legs firmly on the ground and brought the car to a stop: "We're here."

Qiao Xinxin reluctantly let go of his hand, peeking out half of her fluffy head from behind him, her bright eyes curiously surveying the street in front of her.

The street is not wide, and there are old, lush locust trees planted on both sides.

On both sides of the street were rows of single-story shops, including grocery stores selling oil, salt, soy sauce and vinegar, barbershops with old-fashioned signs, and vendors selling candied hawthorns from tricycles... full of the vibrant, down-to-earth atmosphere unique to the 1980s.

"Let's go, Uncle Zhou is waiting for us up ahead, let's hurry over."

Lu Baizhou pushed the bicycle with one hand, skillfully locking it to the iron railing at the street corner, and then walked side by side with Qiao Xinxin along the bluestone street.

After walking about two hundred meters, Qiao Xinxin saw from a distance a sprightly old man wearing a faded gray Zhongshan suit, standing in front of a shop with its doors tightly closed.

The old man, with a cigarette between his fingers, was smiling and craning his neck to look in their direction.

"Uncle Zhou."

Upon approaching, the usually aloof Lu Baizhou surprisingly softened his voice and greeted him with a touch of respect.

"Oh! Little Lu is here!"

As soon as Uncle Zhou saw Lu Baizhou, he quickly stubbed out his cigarette, his wrinkled face breaking into a wide smile as he warmly greeted him, "I heard you were coming, so I've been waiting here since early morning! What a rare guest, truly a rare guest!"

After exchanging pleasantries, Uncle Zhou's wise gaze immediately swept past Lu Baizhou and landed on Qiao Xinxin behind him, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "Is this the friend you mentioned on the phone who wants to rent a shop?"

"Yes." Lu Baizhou stepped aside to reveal Qiao Xinxin and introduced her, "Her name is Qiao Xinxin, she's my... good friend. Xinxin, this is Uncle Zhou. Uncle Zhou helps manage my mother's shops around here. He knows this area very well. If you have any requests, just tell him."

Qiao Xinxin immediately understood, stepped forward, bowed slightly, and gave him an overwhelmingly sweet and obedient smile, her voice soft and sweet: "Hello, Uncle Zhou! We're so sorry to have troubled you today, and we've asked you to wait for us here."

Uncle Zhou calmly looked Qiao Xinxin up and down.

Seeing that the young girl was dressed neatly and appropriately, with clear eyes and graceful manners, without the slightest hint of pettiness, Uncle Zhou nodded secretly in satisfaction.

Xiao Lu is a cold-hearted kid who rarely asks for favors, but today he actually called me for the first time ever, asking for the best shop, all for a young girl.

It seems this girl holds a special place in Xiao Lu's heart!

"No trouble at all, no trouble at all!" Uncle Zhou smiled even more kindly, waving his hands repeatedly. "I've watched Xiao Lu grow up; it's rare for him to ask for a favor. And since you're his friend, Uncle Zhou will definitely help with this!"

As he spoke, Uncle Zhou pulled a large bunch of jingling brass keys from the pocket of his Zhongshan suit, and waved his hand with a strong voice: "Come on! Girl, let me show you around this street first, and let's see those empty shops!"

The three of them continued walking along the street.

Uncle Zhou walked along with his hands behind his back, introducing the street as if it were a treasure trove of knowledge: "Girl, this street is called Locust Blossom Street. Isn't the name lovely? It's because both sides of this street are lined with century-old locust trees. In spring, the fragrance of locust blossoms can be smelled for miles!"

Uncle Zhou pointed to the bustling crowds on both sides, his tone shifting to a shrewd businessman's glint: "However, I have to be frank with you. Location-wise, our Locust Blossom Street isn't the most prosperous commercial street in the capital. But precisely because of that, it has its irreplaceable advantages!"

Qiao Xinxin followed obediently beside her, listening attentively with her ears perked up, nodding occasionally. Her bright eyes darted around, having already thoroughly surveyed her surroundings.

Uncle Zhou, with a pipe between his fingers, pointed to the pedestrians in blue-gray cloth clothes coming and going on both sides of the street, and continued with a smile, "Girl, don't underestimate this narrow street! Look at the flow of people! There are several large factory residential compounds and old residential areas nearby, so there are plenty of residents! If you open a food stall here, as long as your skills are excellent and the food tastes good, you'll never have to worry about not having repeat customers!"

At this point, Uncle Zhou lowered his voice, revealing his true intentions: "Most importantly, the rent here is much cheaper than in prime locations like Wangfujing in the city center! It's perfect for small businesses like yours that are just starting out and don't have much capital."

Upon hearing this, Qiao Xinxin's eyes lit up instantly, and her heart skipped a beat.

Isn't this the perfect place she could search for even with a lantern?!

With a large customer base, a down-to-earth atmosphere, and cheap rent, it perfectly matches her positioning of selling affordable braised dishes and fast food!

As they were talking, the three of them stopped in front of the first empty shop.

"Splash—"

Uncle Zhou took out the heavy bunch of keys, picked out one, deftly opened the keyhole, and pushed the roller shutter door upwards with force. A suffocating, long-hidden air rushed out.

"This shop isn't very big, only about twenty square meters at most. It used to be a place that sold groceries and small items like needles and thread," Uncle Zhou explained as he walked inside.

Qiao Xinxin stepped inside and looked around.

The shop was indeed very small, a long and narrow rectangular space.