The Lin family's little boy returns to being eight years old, taking his family to new heights.

The next day, just as dawn was breaking, the whole family got up.

Today is the first day of setting up a stall. Success or failure hinges on this moment, and everyone is both excited and nervous.

Lin Xi was worried about leaving her father alone, so she stopped running, packed everything up, jumped into the car, and drove off with her father.

Upon arriving at the market entrance, the vendors were arranging their goods at their stalls.

The man selling pancakes saw Lin Xi and said, "Hey, little girl, you're here early!"

"Yes, have you had breakfast yet, big brother? It's so cold out there, I'll have my dad cook you some spicy hot pot later!"

Huh? What is Mala Tang?

The young man watched curiously as the two men loaded and unloaded things from the tricycle, but after watching for a long time, he still couldn't figure out what they were selling.

Rows of plastic baskets were neatly arranged, filled with washed vegetables, and potato slices, kelp, meatballs, etc., were soaking in water...

There was also a large plastic bucket filled with various powders.

There were seven or eight jars of seasoning.

After arranging the ingredients, Lin Dayuan turned on the stove and waited for the water to boil before asking the pancake vendor if he could eat spicy food.

The young man nodded, "Sure, I love spicy food." He wanted to try out this mala tang (spicy hot pot) to see what it was all about.

Lin Dayuan put the soaked glass noodles in, and in another vegetable basket, he put in some meatballs, vegetables, potato slices...

It wasn't long before it was scooped out and placed in a bowl with the prepared seasonings. Then, the secret bone broth was poured over it, stirred well, and served to the waiter.

The young man was initially skeptical, wondering if it would taste good to cook all sorts of random ingredients together. But when the bowl was brought over, an enticing aroma wafted over, and he swallowed hard before reaching out to take it.

"Brother, how much is this bowl?"

"Hey, don't worry about the money. We'll be setting up a stall together from now on. This bowl is on me, consider it a small gift."

The young man didn't stand on ceremony and thought he would make them a few more pancakes later.

I picked up my chopsticks, lifted a piece of rice noodle covered in bright red sauce, and slurped it down in one go. Wow! This tastes so good!

That's potent! The numbing and spicy flavor is quite intoxicating!

In no time, the bowl was empty. The young man, still wanting more, drank the soup, smacked his lips, and shouted to the person opposite him, "Brother, your spicy hot pot is really good! I guarantee you'll make money!"

Lin Dayuan felt relieved upon hearing this. He had been watching the young man's expression closely, afraid that he might not like it.

Meanwhile, the elderly men and women selling supplies on the other side couldn't resist and came over to say, "Young man, can I have a bowl too?"

Lin Dayuan asked them again if they could eat spicy food, and they both said they couldn't, so he didn't add any chili peppers. Seeing that they were older, he cooked it for a little longer, and again, he didn't charge them.

The two of them took the steaming hot pot, and the aroma immediately filled their noses. They couldn't wait to pick up their chopsticks and start eating.

While chewing on the soft and tender potato slices, the middle-aged woman said, "Young man, your spicy hot pot not only tastes good, but it also has a great texture. My teeth aren't very good, but I didn't expect it to be so easy to eat."

The old man's forehead was covered in a fine layer of sweat as he ate, slurping up the chewy rice noodles and saying indistinctly, "These rice noodles are so soft and flavorful."

Seeing that the three of them were all satisfied with their meal, Lin Dayuan's confidence increased even more.

Lin Xi was shoveling snow behind the stall. Spicy hot pot wasn't really suitable for takeout; it was better to eat it on the spot. But there weren't enough spaces at the market entrance to set up tables and chairs, so she could only clear the snow piles behind the stalls.

After clearing all the snowdrifts, the two placed tables and chairs on the open ground.

Lin Xi put plastic bags over each bowl so that she could throw away the plastic bags after eating without having to wash the dishes.

The market gradually filled up with people, and everyone was enthusiastically hawking their wares.

Lin Dayuan was doing business for the first time and was too embarrassed to speak. He just stood there blankly, hesitant to say anything. Seeing that other stalls were getting busy, he couldn't help but feel a little anxious.

Lin Xi realized that things couldn't go on like this. Nobody knew what she did, so how could they possibly buy from her?

Those girls were clearly curious, but after looking at the various materials on display and not recognizing their names, they turned and left.

Lin Xi, forgetting her social anxiety, cleared her throat and shouted loudly, "Mala Tang! Mala Tang! Two yuan a bowl of Mala Tang! You won't lose out, you won't be cheated!"

"Come and take a look! Authentic Mala Tang is freshly made! Hot, spicy, and fragrant, it's so numbingly delicious and incredibly spicy!"

Satisfy your taste buds! Warm your stomach! Don't miss out!

"Whether you can handle spicy food or not, come and try this! One bite and you'll never forget it! It's a slow-cooked beef bone broth, nutritious, delicious, and easy to digest..."

Lin Xi shouted out every advertising slogan she could think of.

"Little girl, you're saying this is beef bone soup?"

Seeing that someone was finally interested, Lin Xi hurriedly and enthusiastically introduced, "Yes, Grandpa, it's been simmered for more than three hours, and milk has been added. It's very nutritious. My grandma loves to drink it. Please try it. If you don't like it, you don't have to pay."

The old man originally only intended to buy some meat and go home, but after hearing what the little girl said, he couldn't help but want to try it.

"Okay, then give me a bowl, but without chili peppers."

"Okay, Grandpa, please sit here and wait a moment, it will be ready soon."

Seeing that business had finally arrived, Lin Dayuan hurriedly turned on the fire and put the ingredients in one by one in order, and even cooked the harder ingredients a little longer.

After cooking, Lin Xi diligently served it to the old man.

The old man looked at the milky white soup, picked up a spoon and took a sip. Sure enough, the young girl hadn't lied; she had indeed put a lot of effort into making it.

He loves to make soup whenever he has free time. He can tell how long it's been simmering and what ingredients he's made with just one bite.

After a few more sips, the chill in my stomach was instantly gone. It was quite good; the taste was fresh, and there was a faint milky aroma.

I picked up my chopsticks and took a big bite of vegetables. The cooking time was just right. The fresh aroma of the vegetables and the umami flavor of the bone broth blended together, making it irresistible.

The glass noodles are soft and chewy, with a great texture, and they even taste better than vegetables.

Before long, the bowl was empty. The old man paid the bill with satisfaction and asked Lin Xi, "Little girl, will you come again tomorrow?"

"Of course!"

"Okay, then I'll bring my wife to try it tomorrow."

Lin Xi and Lin Dayuan's eyes were sparkling; they had repeat customers!

Just then, the little girls overheard this. They had just come back from a stroll around and had only been curious about the stall at the time, but now it seemed that the food was quite delicious.

"Little sister, give us one bowl each."

"Okay, sisters, do you want it spicy or not spicy?"

"Make it spicy, add more, we can all handle spicy food."

Lin Xi led the group to their seats and began enthusiastically hawking her wares again.

Lin Dayuan saw that he was a young man, so he took the food out of the pot after cooking it for a minute or two. This was something his daughter had taught him: to cook according to the person.

I added two extra spoonfuls of chili and served them to everyone.

After taking their first bite, the group's eyes lit up. They exchanged glances, said nothing, and buried themselves in their food.

Lin Xi had placed a pack of tissues on the table specifically for this situation, as her nose was running while she was eating.

Even though their lips were burning from the spiciness, the girls refused to stop for a moment.

Passersby watched them eat with relish, and the aroma wafted from the seats nearby, making them somewhat tempted.

Hearing Lin Xi's enticing advertising slogans again, he headed straight for the stall.

"Little girl, give me a bowl, spicy one."

Then, while sitting to the side and waiting, I swallowed my saliva. Only when I got closer did I smell how delicious this spicy hot pot was.

It's finally ready! The big man picked up his chopsticks, grabbed a huge bite, and stuffed it into his mouth. He'd finally tasted it! This is the taste! So satisfying!

It smells delicious, and tastes even better! This spiciness is so satisfying!