"A delinquent student falls on hard times, starts a barbecue stall, only to send customers to the hospital after eating!"
The trolls unleashed their fury again.
The topic quickly surged to the trending list.
Upon learning the full story, Gao Fei smiled without saying a word.
Just as he had anticipated, his appearance was bound to draw the concentrated fire of those trolls.
This free advertisement, on its opening night, immediately brought him more business.
Even that same night, the Market Supervision Bureau worked overtime, hastily dispatching personnel to the night market to investigate.
After a thorough investigation, Gao Fei's permits were all in order, and his hygiene was completely up to standard.
The overtime staff, after reporting their findings, even ordered some food and leisurely ate at his stall.
The Municipal Supervision Bureau, upon receiving the results, immediately posted the investigation findings online via their official Weibo account.
They also vehemently criticized the trolls for spreading baseless rumors and inciting others.
But the trolls were not finished; they posted various comments under the official Weibo post.
"I ate there the day before yesterday and have been in the hospital with diarrhea ever since..."
Some even found pictures online and Photoshopped them to look like food poisoning victims...
Various slanderous accusations, born out of thin air!
Some trolls even directly attacked the official Weibo, alleging improper relations with Gao Fei.
As soon as this comment appeared, the staff managing the Municipal Supervision Bureau's Weibo account couldn't hold back and immediately posted again.
"Gao Fei's stall only opened today. If you got sick two days ago, did you travel back from the future?
And as for food poisoning, we are in Yun Province, and you are in Dong Province, separated by thousands of miles. Do you own a private jet or a time machine to travel back and forth instantly? You don't look like a wealthy person.
Regarding the accusation that Gao Fei has an improper relationship with our department, I have already reported it to the police. Please be prepared for a knock on your door!"
After the staff posted this, the trolls immediately fell silent.
The troll who had made the slanderous remark was also taken in by the local police that evening for questioning.
Knowing that they couldn't attack the street stall, the trolls shifted their focus back to Gao Fei's past.
Gao Fei was once again trending on hot search, but this time, the night market establishments were also mentioned.
Despite the negative publicity, the stall's reputation was thoroughly established.
Before midnight, all the food at Yuanfei Barbecue was sold out.
Local customers who had rushed over due to the online buzz could only go to other stalls for their late-night snacks.
However, they also learned one thing: Gao Fei's barbecue tasted exceptional, unmatched anywhere else in Fengyun City. So, those who missed out could only wait until the next day to patronize his stall.
At midnight, in front of the Yuanfei Barbecue stall!
Gao Fei opened a bottle of beer and expressed his gratitude to the classmates who stayed to help, as well as Yao Zhen and the others.
"Thank you, classmates, for coming to support me, and thank you for your help. I, Gao Fei, am immensely grateful. This bottle is for all of you, I'll drink it down!"
"Drink! Drink! Drink!"
Hu Xu and the others clapped and cheered. Gao Fei gritted his teeth and finished the beer in one go.
After drinking, he let out a belch, waved his hand, and said with a smile, "Everyone, eat to your heart's content. Let's practice the clean plate campaign!"
"Don't worry, we'll eat it all up tonight!"
Yao Zhen and his group immediately chimed in.
The more than ten classmates who stayed gathered around the long table, drinking and chatting, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.
Hu Xu handed Gao Fei a tissue and said, "Brother, I didn't expect you to have such a skill. You kept it from me for so long, that's not fair."
"Damn it, there's a lot you don't know. Stick with me, and you'll definitely be richer than your dad!"
"I believe that. Together, we'll definitely be richer than my dad!"
Hu Xu chuckled, truly a filial son.
As the two of them were envisioning the future, Hu Xu pointed to Wang Shiyu not far away. "She's been helping you all night. Why don't you go thank her?"
Gao Fei looked at Wang Shiyu, who was looking towards him. For some reason, perhaps due to the alcohol, in that moment, her bright, clear eyes and flushed face made his heart skip a beat.
But it was only for a moment.
He raised his wine glass, let out another belch, and grinned at Wang Shiyu, "Sister Wang, thanks for tonight. You've helped me once, and if you ever have any difficulties, I'll be the first one to step up."
Perhaps Wang Shiyu didn't expect Gao Fei to speak up first. She smiled gently and raised her glass of juice. "Remember what you said!"
"I absolutely will!"
Just as they were talking and laughing, a voice came from behind.
"Student Xiao Fei!"
Gao Fei turned to see a woman standing behind him, wearing a white dress, with long hair cascading down her shoulders, and a beautiful face.
He paused for a moment, then immediately smiled, "Sister Bai, you've changed your clothes; I almost didn't recognize you!"
"Hahaha, has sister become even more beautiful!"
"That's right, incredibly beautiful!"
The person was none other than Bai Bing, the reporter who had interviewed Gao Fei on the first day of the college entrance examination!
Gao Fei had only informed Bai Bing about his opening tonight on short notice.
After the interview, Bai Bing had somehow gotten his contact information, and they had been in touch. She knew about his opening tonight.
However, because Bai Bing had a last-minute assignment, she arrived the latest.
After taking her seat, Gao Fei immediately introduced Bai Bing's identity.
Upon learning that she was the reporter who had interviewed Gao Fei, Yao Zhen and the others cried out in regret.
"Sister Bai, why didn't you discover me? Am I uglier than Lao Gao? Or am I not as good at talking as him?"
Hu Xu lamented.
But Bai Bing glanced at him, then at Gao Fei beside him, and nodded, "I think Xiao Fei is a bit more handsome than you!"
"Thank you for the compliment, Sister Bai!"
Gao Fei laughed heartily, while Hu Xu let out a cry of mock sorrow.
After learning Bai Bing's identity, Lu Renjia, who had been the top student in the province, came forward with a guitar. "Sister Bai, I'm Lu Renjia, the second-place student from our school. Why don't you interview me too?"
"Only second place? Who was first? I only interview him!" Bai Bing joked with a smile.
But as soon as she said it, everyone pointed at Gao Fei in unison.
"Reporter Bai, he is our school's first-place student!"
"Xiao Fei is first place? Didn't the rumors online say he was the lowest-ranked student in your school? How can he be first place!"
Bai Bing was shocked.
After the college entrance examination, due to many interviews, she had little time to surf the internet.
She had only heard from colleagues that the high school student she interviewed was the lowest-ranked student in his grade.
Now that the situation had reversed, she was momentarily stunned.
The atmosphere became slightly awkward.
After all, the students present had testified that Gao Fei was indeed the first-place student, just a score-controlling prodigy who liked to hide his abilities.
Sensing the shift, Gao Fei, with a chuckle, took the guitar from Lu Renjia and said with a smile, "Once the college entrance exam results are released, everything will be clear.
Tonight is a joyous occasion, so let me entertain you with a song!"
He smoothed over the situation, and Hu Xu immediately clapped in approval.
With everyone's attention drawn to him, except for Bai Bing, who felt a little embarrassed, the others looked at Gao Fei as if they had seen a ghost, never knowing he could sing.
"Everyone be quiet, and get ready to applaud!"
Gao Fei let out a belch and slowly strummed the strings.
Clearing his throat, he slowly began to sing the lyrics.
"Will you remember tomorrow, the diary you wrote yesterday...
Will you still care tomorrow, about the you who cried so easily..."