July has arrived.

It rained in the capital city. At first, it was heavy, but later it became a light drizzle.

Xue Qiandai and Jian Yan took a taxi to the coffee shop, but were stuck in traffic for more than half an hour due to the rain. They arrived at the shop after 10 o'clock, which made them late.

After getting out of the taxi, the two girls ran into the coffee shop with umbrellas in hand; they were in for a tough day delivering food.

"Hurry up and wipe yourself dry, don't catch a cold." Jian Yan took a towel and helped Xue Qiandai wipe away the rain.

"Don't just focus on me, wipe yourself too."

A loving family.

The coffee shop was filled with the rich aroma of coffee beans. Blue Mountain brought over two cups of mocha, saying, "Here's something to warm you up."

"Thank you, Blue Coffee." This was Jian Yan.

"Thank you, handsome Lan." This was Xue Qiandai.

The two girls giggled, and Xue Qiandai teased, "Speaking of our barista, he really does have the air of a blue-blooded aristocrat. He seems to care about nothing but coffee, but sometimes he does things that are really heartwarming."

She took a sip of coffee and immediately felt much better.

"Even coffee can't shut you up." Blue Mountain remained as indifferent as ever.

Jian Yan held up her small cup, saying, "Sharp tongue, soft heart."

You Duoduo walked over, holding a notepad. "Dai Dai, Jian Yan, we just received a call from someone claiming to be from Huading Fund. They're very interested in our coffee delivery service and hope to discuss business cooperation with the person who sent the letter."

Huading Fund? Business cooperation?

The two girls' eyes lit up; a big client had come knocking. "Yay! Give me five!" they clapped.

“Listen to me,” Xue Qiandai said confidently, tossing a towel onto the booth, “Huading Fund is a large domestic fund company. They used to do business with my dad’s company, and they have thousands of employees. If this deal goes through, you can all expect a raise!”

For a large company with thousands of employees, why bother with food delivery? Group buying is perfect! "DaiDai, you're awesome!"

Jian Yan pouted, pretending to kiss someone. No words could express the excitement she felt at that moment.

You Duoduo gesturing with her chubby little hands, "Should we tell the boss about such a big order?"

Xue Qiandai snatched the notepad from You Duoduo's hand, looked at the 11-digit contact number, and kissed it just a finger's width away from her lips. "Let's get the order first. We can't lie to the boss; we have to get serious."

Jian Yan shook Xue Qiandai's arm, "Dai Dai, let's go together and win over that big client."

"Okay." With that, Xue Qiandai dialed the number.

The phone conversation went smoothly. The other party's surname was Gao, and his rank was even higher than that of the administrative supervisor. However, there was one problem: he was not currently in Beijing and wouldn't be back for two days. Therefore, the cooperation negotiations could not proceed until at least two days later.

It's just a matter of time anyway, so a couple more days won't make a difference.

Jian Yan leaned on the counter, imagining what it would be like to land a big order. "Do you think we'll need to hire two more baristas then? Blue Coffee won't be able to handle it all by himself."

You Duoduo clenched her little fist and exaggeratedly flattered, "If you ask me, I'd like to get two more delivery girls. But Dai Dai and Jian Yan, you two are still the big sisters, the newbies all listen to you!"

Blue Mountain didn't speak, but a slight smile appeared on his lips. By then, the coffee beans from his hometown would surely have gained an even greater reputation.

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The coffee shop is planning for a better tomorrow, and so is the Tide Flood Company.

At the morning meeting, all senior executives gathered in the main conference room. In fact, there were a few fewer people than last time, because some had joined TC Group with Happy Farm.

“Selling Happy Farm wasn’t an impulsive decision. I’m glad everyone still trusts me and kept it.” Huo Yunchao looked around, his gaze sweeping over each face. “Starting a business is fraught with hardship; risks and opportunities coexist. What I can do is ensure you stay on the right path with everyone. I’m ready, are you?”

This is a team that can fight tough battles, as proven by the past, but now they don't know what the boss is doing starting a business.

Qin Shu spoke up, "Old Huo, everyone's ready, the question is, what are we going to do?"

Huo Yunchao turned on his Mac and connected it to the projector.

The large screen displayed photos of delivery workers under the scorching sun.

"Food is the most important thing for people. Our new business venture is in food delivery and group buying. Our new website is called Huotuan. Our two main businesses are Rocket Delivery and Hot Life."

The top executives of Chao Xun looked at each other in bewilderment; clearly, the boss's idea was too unexpected.

"Next, I will focus on sharing the website's profit model and strategic deployment."

...

After the meeting, Huo Yunchao returned to his office. The rain outside the window hadn't stopped, and pedestrians on the street hurried by with umbrellas. He saw people riding electric scooters wearing raincoats weaving through the rain.

Pick up your phone and make a call.

"Hey, Dai Dai?" Huo Yunchao smiled.

"Beautiful Huo," Xue Qiandai's voice was light and cheerful, "What... made you think of calling me?"

Huo Yunchao paced back and forth in his office, occasionally scratching at the wall in a sullen manner, his fingernails worn white. "Dai Dai, it's raining today, be careful when you're delivering food, ride your bike slowly."

I don't want to see her get wet in the rain, I don't want her to suffer so much.

Fortunately, his website will be launched soon.

In the coffee shop, Xue Qiandai sniffed, her chest feeling warm. "I know, my beauty, I'll take care of myself. I'm not a baby anymore."

After hanging up the phone, Huo Yunchao took a deep breath and said quietly, "In my heart, you are a baby, the most precious treasure in the world."