Bai Fuyu looked at her nervously.

These best-selling snacks were all invented by him.

Many elderly people think it tastes delicious.

Some young people like it too.

But since the other people weren't professionals, he wanted to hear Sheng Yueqing's comments.

Sheng Yueqing was quite serious, "The crust is alright, it's crispy. Although it crumbles a bit, it's not that bad."

At least the shedding is delayed, so you have to use a piece of paper to cushion it before it falls.

As for the filling, it's a bit better than the previous ones that were too sweet.

It wasn't overly sweet, but it was just okay; I couldn't say whether it was good or bad.

In summary, it's just so-so.

Bai Fuyu felt nervous when he saw her frowning as she ate.

"Is it not tasty?"

Sheng Yueqing rinsed her mouth and gave an honest review, "So-so."

She wouldn't want to eat this product a second time after trying it once.

This is especially true for discerning customers.

If a product doesn't have repeat customers, it's not far from going out of business.

Bai Fuyu sighed deeply, "I won't lie to you. My family's branches are indeed declining day by day."

"The main reason I came to Shanghai this time is to ask for your help."

This time he showed his sincerity.

A whole box full of money was placed in front of Sheng Yueqing.

"Take this research and development fund first; this is all I brought with me."

"I'll write you a list of the rest, and you can go to the bank to withdraw it."

"I have no other requests, I just hope that you can send me the new products you develop as soon as possible, my family can't wait too long."

With more and more new shops opening, if his old shop doesn't release new products, it will soon be squeezed out by the new shops.

He hoped that Sheng Yueqing could develop the new product by next month.

Sheng Yueqing saw that he took the initiative to make concessions in the contract and was also generous with the R&D expenses.

So I signed the contract with him.

"Okay, leave this to me. I'll call you over when the new product comes out."

Bai Fuyu was extremely grateful.

"Okay, I need to go back and market my crystal skin mooncakes first. I hope your new product will be out by the time I'm done with that."

Sheng Yueqing nodded, "Don't worry, now that we've signed the contract, we're all in this together. I'll make sure our products sell like hotcakes."

Bai Fuyu thanked him again and presented him with a gift he had prepared in advance.

"It's an antique I found in Kyoto, a white jade bracelet. I hope Mr. Sheng won't find it offensive."

Sheng Yueqing confiscated it.

"Let's talk about it after the product comes out."

Bai Fuyu didn't expect that although she was generous with her research and development expenses, she wasn't greedy for any other money.

He does have some courage.

"Then I'll wait for Boss Sheng's good news."

Sheng Yueqing nodded.

The two were about to shake hands and end their talks.

Unexpectedly, He Yushen reached out and shook Bai Fuyu's hand, saying, "It's a pleasure to cooperate with you."

Bai Fuyu was stunned for a moment before he had time to take a look at the man that Sheng Yueqing had brought.

He was tall and burly, and wearing sunglasses. At first, he thought he was Sheng Yueqing's bodyguard.

After all, he always has bodyguards with him when he goes out.

But seeing this man constantly pouring water for Sheng Yueqing's sweet tea, acting all obsequious and fawning, he didn't seem like a bodyguard.

Could it be her husband?

Sheng Yueqing introduced him, "This is my husband."

Bai Fuyu suddenly realized, "It really is your husband?"

I did hear in Kyoto that Mr. Sheng's daughter married an ordinary man.

I never expected it to be this one in front of me.

He Yushen took off his sunglasses and gave him a cold smile.

That smile was anything but friendly; it was like that of a big bad wolf.

He realized that Sheng Yueqing was a very stingy man.

He even nitpicks over a simple handshake between the two parties; he's so petty.

However, he didn't dare to say more, and left after bidding farewell to Sheng Yueqing.

He had to rush back to deal with things at the shop.

After seeing him leave, He Yushen carefully put the money away.

"Honey, do you want to use this money to buy equipment?"

Sheng Yueqing nodded, "Yes. Their pastries are a bit different from ours, so we need to buy some new equipment to make them easier."

Relying solely on human effort is insufficient.

Moreover, the proportions used in machine processing need to be repeatedly compared and matched to achieve accuracy.

Therefore, research and development costs are indeed very high.

"Then let's go to the equipment factory?"

"Okay, let's go."

The two went to the equipment factory together, picked out some new machines, and paid for them on the spot.

After buying the equipment, we went to buy materials.

They unexpectedly ran into Qi Xinxin, who had been abroad for a year, on the way.

Sheng Yueqing was delighted and called out to her, "Xin Xin?"

A year ago, Qi Xinxin was extremely annoyed by her family's pressure to go on blind dates.

Because I haven't met someone I like, I'm unwilling to settle.

Later, I met a male college student who came from a mountainous area, and I quite liked him.

The other person also had a good impression of her.

The two would bump into each other from time to time, and after a while, they would eat, chat, and go shopping together.

The other party acted with propriety and grace, behaving like a gentleman.

He wouldn't excessively fawn over Qi Xinxin, but simply communicate with her with an appreciative eye.

Qi Xinxin's feelings for him gradually improved.

However, she couldn't be sure of the other person's feelings for her.

After all, that boy never said he liked her.

Since the other person didn't say they liked her, she naturally didn't want to ask.

She still wanted to wait for the other party to speak up.

Therefore, the two have always been in a relationship that is not quite lovers.

When the Qi family found out, they objected.

After all, their upbringing was too different, and they were not a good match.

Moreover, that male college student comes from a poor family. If Qi Xinxin were to marry him, she would have to pay him extra.

Sheng Yueqing heard at that time that the other party's family had several daughters before they had this son.

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