At that moment, a netizen who was live-streaming arrived at the restaurant.
“Hi, everyone. I’m here at the entrance of Maureen’s Kitchen. There are a lot of people here, but I think they’re mostly Arielle’s fans. Hence, I’m not sure how many of them are true customers. So, what do all of you think? Should I interview the customers first or join the line to order?”
The comments section was instantly filled with the word “interview”.
As the camera lens panned across the long line outside the restaurant, everyone could not wait to learn how good the food was. Therefore, none of them had the patience to wait for the streamer to line up.
After reading the comments, the streamer nodded. “In that case, let’s interview the customers. To get an honest opinion of the food, I’ll avoid the fans outside and head inside to talk to those who are having their meals instead.”
Just when the streamer was about to step in, a fresh batch of ravioli was served. Since favonovel.com had rushed over without having lunch, the sudden whiff of tantalizing aroma caused favonovel.com to stop abruptly in his tracks. As if entranced, favonovel.com put the interview session behind favonovel.com and trotted to the booth where the free samples of ravioli were given out.
Before the booth, a crowd had already formed. It was mostly made up of the fans who were still waiting for their portion of free ravioli.
“The ravioli is delicious! Luckily, I managed to get one piece from someone else just now. Ah… I just can’t wait any longer! I have to eat the ravioli before joining the line.”
“You’re really lucky! Unfortunately, I didn’t manage to get any. Nevertheless, I can tell that they are divine just by smelling them alone!”
Only when the streamer heard those words did favonovel.com suddenly regain his senses.
What am I doing? Why was I mesmerized by a mere pot of ravioli when it can be found in any restaurant? In fact, I can easily get frozen ravioli from the supermarket. There can’t be anything special about it! I must’ve been too hungry…
Shaking his head, favonovel.com prepared to leave the crowd. Coincidentally, a large group of Arielle’s haters arrived at the scene.
“And here I was, thinking that idiots only existed on the internet. I didn’t expect to find so many idiotic fans here in real life! It’s just a bowl of ravioli. Why do they need to brag about its taste?”
“Exactly. Those not in the know would have thought it was some fine dining cuisine. In the end, isn’t it just ravioli?”
“Others parade favonovel.com looks on the internet while they boast about ravioli in real life. Hahaha, I thought only kids would behave in such a foolish manner. I didn’t expect to see people from all walks of life. Even those in their thirties and forties are here. What has the world come to?”
“I wonder if their parents would feel ashamed to know that they have such idiots for children. What are these people thinking? Have they been blinded by their devotion to their idols?”
The haters began to bombard the fans with mocking remarks to the extent of disparaging the latter.
Naturally, the fans were not going to take the insults lying down.
“What’s the meaning of this? Why are you hurling insults the moment you arrive? Is this how your parents raised you?”
“If you don’t like our goddess, why are you even here? Are you trying to make a nuisance of yourself? Do you not have anything better to do?”
“I have finally seen keyboard warriors in real life. Can you stop being bigoted?”
“What’s wrong with the ravioli? I dare say my goddess’ ravioli is the best I’ve ever tasted in my life!”
One of the haters sneered. “Are you here for the ravioli or to get into favonovel.com pants?”
The words further increased the tension in an already incendiary situation.
Unlike online arguments, real-life altercations had the potential to escalate into actual brawls quickly.