Jobs Are Hard to Find, But Food Entrepreneurship Led to Financial Freedom

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—"...

Chapter Sixteen: Camphor Tea Duck

Today's takeout orders sold out as soon as they opened. Those who missed out were throwing tantrums in the group chat, using all sorts of language, all begging Tao Zhizhi to increase sales.

The quiet and beautiful girl, Zhizhi, was working diligently, while Su Bai temporarily took on the role of customer service for the shop, answering questions from group members one by one.

[I won't change my name until I lose 10 pounds: More! More! (Hands on hips, glaring angrily) (I'm not leaving until you agree!)]

【Warm Food Shop: Dear customer, we are short-staffed and cannot increase orders at the moment. Please understand ('w')】

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"Secretary Gu, there is a document that needs to be discussed with Chairman Fu. Please go and deliver it to him."

Fu Jue dismissed Secretary Gu and quickly changed his clothes in the lounge. He then slipped downstairs during this time. Poor Secretary Gu had to wait outside the chairman's door for him to finish the meeting before he could go in. By the time he returned, everyone had already left and the tea had gone cold.

Once again abandoned, Secretary Gu closed her eyes in resignation.

Having successfully left Tianyi Group, Fu Jue's brows relaxed as he drove towards his destination, playing a little tune along the way.

"Boss, a serving of braised pork knuckle, and a bowl of soup."

A regular customer who had been there for three days called out to the front desk as soon as he sat down, completely unaware of Tao Zhizhi's updated menu.

Su Bai quickly stepped forward and explained, "Hello, our shop has discontinued the 'Prosperous Pig Trotters' dish. We've introduced a new dish called 'Camphor Tea Duck.' Would you like to try it?"

The regular customer was stunned for a moment. After glancing at the updated menu, he realized that he had come specifically for the braised pork knuckle. He hesitated, but then he smelled the fresh, herbal aroma wafting from the kitchen and thought of the owner's exceptional culinary skills. Since he was already there, he decided to go ahead and do as he was told.

"Give me one, just to try it out."

"Okay, please wait a moment."

"Boss, one order of camphor tea duck and one order of snow pear soup."

Tao Zhizhi was busy in the kitchen all morning, marinating and smoking the duck. The rich aroma of herbs and wood permeated her flavor.

Tao Zhizhi then steamed the smoked duck over high heat until cooked through, heated oil in a wok, and fried the duck until golden brown and crispy, then removed it and drained the oil.

"Your meal is served. Please enjoy."

A regular customer picked up the novel camphor tea duck, took a gentle bite, and heard a satisfying crunch. It was fragrant but not greasy, and his mouth was filled with a rich aroma of herbs and meat. The flavor was so complex that it seemed to instantly transport him from summer to spring, as if he were strolling through a tea grove, leaving him utterly captivated.

He, who loves braised pork knuckles, quickly forgot about them and put camphor tea duck first in his heart!

"Delicious (chew, chew, chew), so delicious (chew, chew, chew)."

Seeing this, Su Bai smiled and recalled that she had the same reaction when she ate camphor tea duck. She admired Zhizhi to the point of worship and secretly vowed to follow the boss for life for the sake of this food. Sure enough, the boss's products are always top-notch!

The other customers who were still hesitating couldn't resist ordering a camphor tea duck too; when you're out having fun, you have to eat and drink well.

"hiss--"

The sound of brakes rang out. Fu Jue carefully smoothed out the slight wrinkles in his clothes in the car. His face was full of smiles he couldn't suppress. His long legs moved steadily forward, and his hands swayed with his body. With his carefully selected clothes, he exuded a lazy yet youthful aura.

If you didn't know, you'd never guess he'd been a corporate slave for three years.

Fu Jue was good at choosing his timing. As the customers in the shop gradually left, he walked in alone. His clean and refreshing clothes, coupled with his unrestrained smile, made him very eye-catching.

Tao Zhizhi glanced up unintentionally, and Fu Jue's tall figure came into view. The summer sun shone on him, giving him a soft glow. His eyes were smiling, and he entered her heart just like that.

He paused in front of Tao Zhizhi, hands in his pockets, casually looking back at her:

"Boss Tao, it's been a long time."

Today, Fu Jue gave Tao Zhizhi a huge sense of contrast. His calm exterior masked his undisguised starry-eyed excitement, while his inner voice screamed: "What a magnificent face! So handsome!" (wiping drool)

Tao Zhizhi feigned composure and smiled, "Long time no see."

"New arrivals today, want to give them a try?"

"certainly."

Su Bai tidied up her desk and turned around to see her boss talking to a tall, handsome man. If she didn't know her boss, one of them would look like a lazy, clean-cut couple, and the other would look like a bright, playful one.

"Please sit for a while, I'll go prepare."

Fu Jue followed the bright light until it disappeared, then leaned back casually in his chair, his long legs crossed at will, his eyes gentle and bright, a smile on his face.

But the girl wasn't there, and his gaze towards others changed from gentle to cold. Su Bai, who had never been in a relationship, was puzzled: Wait, what is he laughing at? He only said a couple of words!

"Beep beep—"

"Zhizhi, I've finished work and I'll be at your shop soon!"

Lan Xin arrived in Qingshui two days ago to film, and today she had some free time, so I made a surprise call to her.

Tao Zhizhi's voice unconsciously rose, her tone light and cheerful, overflowing with happiness: "Really! I'll come pick you up right away!"

She quickly handed the dishes to Su Bai, asking her to take care of the guests for a while, and then untied her apron.

Tao Zhizhi, like a colorful butterfly, couldn't wait to leave the shop, her face beaming with a radiant smile he had never seen before.

Fu Jue frowned slightly, swallowed the fragrant duck meat in his mouth, and gazed resentfully in the direction she had left.

Five minutes later, Boss Tao, whom Fu Jue had been longing for, finally returned. He couldn't eat anything—not really!

Tao Zhizhi and Lan Xin walked hand in hand. Tao Zhizhi was like a little red sparrow next to Lan Xin, chirping away as if she had found a support. She was lively and cute.

Lan Xin walked to the best-lit seat and carefully set up and adjusted the live-streaming equipment. Her confident demeanor suggested that she wouldn't give up until she turned her sister's hot food stall into a huge hit!

While Tao Zhizhi was preparing food for her, turn on the equipment!

The [Cheese Blueberry] video you're following is currently live-streaming—

[Blueberry Firecrackers: Number One!]

[Berry Sundae: Here it comes!]

Lan Xin immediately got into character, flashing her sweetest smile as she greeted the phone: "Hi fans, your cheese blueberry is back! Did you miss me?"

[Raspberry Battle: I really want blueberries (^^)\/]

Hundreds of comments instantly flooded the screen: "Want to".

Lan Xin: "No prize required, everyone guess where Blueberry is today?"

[Blueberry Firecrackers: Looks like a restaurant!]

[Earning 100,000 a month and changing my name again: Is Blueberry's long-awaited mukbang coming back?! Can't wait! Σ(|||▽|||)]

Lan Xin: "You got it right, I'm working at my sister's restaurant now."

[Berry Sundae: Quick answer! Isn't she the pretty girl from Blueberry University who made a cameo appearance before?]

Lan Xin was shocked when she saw this comment. She recalled that one day she was shopping with Zhizhi when she suddenly had the idea to live stream on the street. The camera shakily captured Zhizhi next to her.

At that time, Tao Zhizhi wore the trendy "pure and alluring" makeup, a white dress with wide straps and a fitted silhouette, and had long, straight black hair. Her dazed expression was captured by Lan Xin, making her look pure and lovely.