Tao Zhizhi, who just graduated from university, suffered a crushing blow from society! It wasn't just that she couldn't find a job, she was also scammed by an old classmate. "Ding—"...
As Tao Zhizhi expected, Huang Jiao appeared at the noodle shop early in the morning, along with many of the fans that Huang's Noodle Shop had accumulated in the past.
They were chatting noisily at the door. They were old friends who often met in the restaurant, and the conversation quickly got going, creating a lively scene.
"Hey, it was you who sent the message, wasn't it? If it's not good, you'll have to compensate me for my emotional distress."
[AAA Ceramics Wholesale] Patted him on the shoulder, seeing so many old friends he hadn't seen in a long time, he relaxed a lot and joked with him.
"Uncle A, would I lie to you? You watched me grow up."
"Hey, he's not the only one who watched you grow up. Don't forget your Uncle Cai! I still remember the first time you ate braised noodles, you knocked over your bowl and chopsticks, and you had to pick up the food off the floor. Hahahaha!"
"Why are you still exposing the kid's embarrassing moments?!"
"Haha, everyone here knows that those leisurely days are gone forever!"
He blushed slightly upon hearing this, scratching his hair. He didn't seem to care about what the uncles and aunts were saying, since, to be honest, he didn't remember the incident at all and was filled with emotion for his carefree past.
Having gone through previous experience, Tao Zhizhi and her group had also gained experience in dealing with these eager customers.
So she started live streaming, determined to make a difference both online and offline!
The live stream was flooded with hundreds of viewers instantly, and the number continues to grow. The videos from the group members were so heartwarming that many people were touched and followed the internet to the live stream.
[Yo-yo: Number one, number one!]
[Only Love: Boss, you're trending! You even have a hashtag entry!]
[Coming right away: Yes, yes, yes! It's called "Searching for Exclusive Memories" braised noodles.]
[Yo-yo: In just two days, the owner has gained a lot of fans.]
[A huge commotion: Boss, you're trending again?! I'm going to miss out on all my food again, waaaaah!]
Tao Zhizhi was somewhat surprised when she saw the number of people in the live stream. After seeing the messages in the chat, she searched for the term and found out that it was the power that this braised noodle dish possessed!
It seems the female chef has simply given away her fans to herself!
The video kept getting more and more views, and she felt that an unprecedented sensation was about to unfold.
After Aunt Yang and Fu Jue finished preparing the ingredients, the customers outside started urging them to open, so she had to open the shop early.
"It smells so good, it's exactly the same!"
"This is the taste. I haven't eaten it since Aunt Huang left."
[AAA Ceramics Wholesale]: "Good lad, you actually found it!"
Huang Jiao happily slurped her noodles, feeling as if she were back in the past, when her mother was still busy at the noodle shop, and she went to eat and chat with the uncles and aunts in the shop.
Although the noodle shop in her memory wasn't as exquisitely decorated as the Nuanshi Xiaopu noodle shop, the familiar people around her eating the familiar braised noodles instantly brought her back to her childhood.
Huang Jiao had other plans, so she said goodbye to all the uncles and aunts first. When she got to the cashier, she saw the message board that Tao Zhizhi had temporarily set up and paused.
Seeing her interest, Su Bai took out a chibi-style postcard of a mother and daughter embracing and handed it to her, encouraging her:
"Do you want to leave a message? Write it down, and maybe one day it will reach the person you miss."
Touched by this, Huang Jiao took the postcard from Su Bai, pulled out a marker, and instead of writing, began to draw.
She drew a large tree with its head tilted to one side and a very round rabbit. It was clear that she had memorized the drawing perfectly, and she completed it in one go without any hesitation.
Finally, draw a speech bubble next to the little rabbit: [Mommy, I miss you so much.]
Tears welled up and dripped uncontrollably onto the flowers she added later, spreading a pink hue.
Huang Jiao proudly placed the postcard she had written at the very top, then stepped back to look at her simple drawing, as if to say: [Mom, you have to look at mine first!]
When the group members who came to find the flavors saw Huang Jiao's actions, they all wrote down their regrets and longings.
The number of viewers in the live stream stabilized at 50,000 and then stopped. Perhaps people were getting tired of watching the production process, and some kept leaving.
Some people kept the photos because Fu Jue's broad shoulders and narrow waist were accentuated by the apron in the photos.
He rolled up his sleeves to reveal his forearms, and the muscles that were taut while serving soup attracted quite a few people.
Fu Jue inadvertently saw their explicit comments, frowned, and gently called out to Tao Zhizhi:
"Zhizhi, come here, okay?"
Tao Zhizhi was still cooking when she suddenly heard Fu Jue calling her. She then ladled the prawns from the pot onto a plate.
Thinking he had encountered some problem, she quickly washed her hands and walked over to him. Seeing the noodles being prepared in an orderly manner, she looked up in confusion.
Seeing her bewildered expression, Fu Jue smiled slightly, leaned down and kissed her lips, his voice being picked up by the microphone on his body.
"You—are still live streaming!"
Tao Zhizhi took a step back in shame and indignation, covered her lips, and said softly.
"Nothing, I just missed you!"
Then Fu Jue rubbed his face against hers and let out a low, silly laugh.
[Junjo Romantica: Huh?! Why didn't anyone tell me the bosses were a couple?!]
[Eliminate the giant cockroach: Sister, you're not alone, I just said it a lot too!]
[Only Love: What is he doing? Is he asserting his dominance?!]
She was right. Fu Jue's first thought when he saw those comments was that they were too unrestrained and unacceptable. When he saw many people asking him if he had a girlfriend, or even a boyfriend, he simply couldn't stand it anymore.
So they deliberately called Tao Zhizhi into the live stream. Although her face wasn't shown on camera, the meaningful sound proved everything.
A wave of heartbreak swept through the chat, and no one asked the streamer if he had a boyfriend or girlfriend anymore. Instead, they started discussing how to make the braised noodles, a topic that had been absent for a long time.
It was only the second day, but the store was getting busier and busier, proving that the braised noodles were incredibly popular. Tao Zhizhi no longer needed to rely on her regular customers to complete her tasks, and the effectiveness of the live streams gradually became apparent.
In the days that followed, long queues formed again at the warm food stall, with customers from all over the country wanting to try this so-called taste of their memories, which also boosted business in the surrounding area.
When the neighbors saw them queuing up, they bought a set of roadside stall equipment and started selling snacks. Although they were thinking that they might as well make money, they gradually built a snack street.
Exhausted for several days, Tao Zhizhi had no thought of sleeping at night and had no desire to kiss or hug Fu Jue.
Fu Jue finally got to hug her for a day and wanted to hold her longer, but she quickly and cruelly pushed him away:
"Fu Jue, I'm going upstairs to sleep now. See you tomorrow!"
Fu Jue frowned, very dissatisfied with the situation, and pondered a solution.