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 Twelve: First Encounter

After receiving the information, Fu Jue took advantage of the fact that Secretary Gu had not yet returned, took the regular elevator down to the underground parking garage, and slowly drove his Maybach out of the business district.

On the other side, Secretary Gu, who had just returned from buying food at the cafeteria, knocked on the door of the president's office but heard no response.

A while later, he was shocked to realize that his boss had sneaked out again!

If Fu Jue were here, he would definitely argue that he went out openly and honestly!

Secretary Gu paced back and forth, clenching her right fist and tapping her left palm upwards, pondering where Fu Jue would go this time.

Last time, he found him at the racetrack based on Chairman Fu's tip; the time before that, he caught him at a high-end building block store in a shopping mall under the Tianyi Group; and the time before that...

For a moment, Secretary Gu couldn't think of where his boss would go. Looking at the mountain of documents, he sighed and felt wronged: it was him, the poor working man, who had to shoulder all the burdens again.

But our Secretary Gu, remembering her high salary, swallowed her grievances and kept trying to convince herself:

"Of course, of course! Heaven will surely test me with hard work before it will bestow a salary upon me!"

Fu Jue was unaware that his secretary had imagined so much. He opened the store address on a certain platform and navigated there.

At this moment, Tao Zhizhi had just finished making the last dish. One hundred million was shining brightly in her mind. She announced in a cheerful child's voice: "Host, the additional mission has been successfully completed. The reward is waiting to be received. Please check it in time."

After confirming receipt, she inspected the Youthful Beauty Water, which looked like a counterfeit product, with a dreamy pink color.

"Don't worry, host. This product from the system won't have any side effects!"

Trusting Yi Yi, she drank it all in one gulp. After waiting for ten minutes, Tao Zhizhi turned on her phone camera to examine herself. Already beautiful, her peach blossom eyes now smiled like crescent moons, full of infectious charm.

With each glance and movement, a unique charm emerges, and her features become more refined and three-dimensional. It's hard to pinpoint exactly what has changed, but it's incredibly captivating and vibrant.

Tao Zhizhi looked at herself with satisfaction for a long time, then went to the lobby to chat with the guests.

At lunchtime, most of the customers were girls who came based on recommendations, and the warm food stall was filled with laughter.

Girls have a lot in common, from beauty and skincare to games and following celebrities. Even if they don't know any of these things, they can still start a new conversation.

The sound of car wheels screeching against the ground came from outside the food stall, the deep rumble echoing into the old town of Qingshui City, drawing particular attention.

The old town has narrow streets, and Fu Jue finally found a parking space. As soon as she got out of the car, she was surrounded by middle-aged women who wanted to watch the excitement. She was timid but did not give way.

After Fu Jue got out of the car, he saw the middle-aged woman talking loudly next to him. His handsome face stiffened, his thick and good-looking eyebrows furrowed, and the dissatisfaction in his eyes made his feigned serious face even more intimidating.

When the middle-aged women saw a handsome man come down, their eyes widened. They had all the usual wedding questions they had prepared ready to ask, but seeing his furrowed brows and noble demeanor, they hesitated, swallowed their words, and watched him leave, secretly regretting their inaction.

Once Fu Jue was out of the older woman's sight, his facial expression immediately relaxed, revealing his true self. He walked with a nonchalant air, but without appearing dissolute; instead, he exuded a more childlike charm.

He followed the navigation to the entrance of the warm food stall. Su Bai and Tao Zhizhi were taking photos for customers when Fu Jue entered and his eyes were immediately drawn to them.

She was wearing a simple white t-shirt and light blue flared pants. She was slender and held a camera in front of her eyes with both hands. Her lips were slightly upturned, her profile was smooth, and her sweet voice was soft and warm: "Three, two, one, cheese!"

When she looked at him, her peach blossom eyes were slightly smiling, giving Fu Jue a comfortable feeling like a gentle breeze.

When Tao Zhizhi saw Fu Jue, she was slightly taken aback. Her eyes met his phoenix eyes, which were slightly upturned at the corners, giving him a smiling look. The corners of his mouth were slightly upturned, with a hint of laziness.

Su Bai was the first to realize that this handsome gentleman had come to dine at the restaurant. He apologized to the original customer and then went to greet Fu Jue and led him to a seat.

Tao Zhizhi also came to her senses, remembered her responsibilities as a chef, returned the camera, and went into the kitchen.

Although Fu Jue followed Su Bai to his seat, his gaze remained fixed on Tao Zhizhi's beautiful figure until she disappeared behind the curtain.

His eyes followed his heart, his gaze darkened, and the slight upturn of his lips revealed his good mood. However, when he spoke with Su Bai, he returned to his aloof and distant demeanor.

"Go ahead, all of you!"

"Okay, please wait a moment."

Tao Zhizhi served the food with practiced ease, but Su Bai was clearing the table, so she had to take it out herself.

As she got closer to Fu Jue, the impact of her beauty only increased. In the past, when Tao Zhizhi saw such a stunning beauty on the street, she would just watch from afar and see her for five hundred meters.

"Your dishes are all served, please enjoy your meal."

A sweet voice brushed past Fu Jue's ears, stirring his emotions. He stared at the woman before him with his phoenix eyes, a half-smile playing on his lips.

"Okay, thank you."

A clear and gentle voice rang in Tao Zhizhi's ears, slightly magnetic, making her heart flutter. She had to admit that she was somewhat aroused by his beauty.

On the other side, the girls in the shop also noticed the handsome man, and the girl in the princess dress hugged her friend's arm excitedly.

"He's so handsome! I really want to add him on WeChat!"

"Go quickly!" her friends urged, pushing her along.

The girl in the princess dress couldn't resist the temptation. Thinking that she might miss this opportunity, she fixed her hair while looking at her phone to make sure she was in a beautiful state before walking forward.

"Hello, may I get to know you?"

The younger sister held up her phone with a QR code, her sweet voice ringing out, her eyes filled with anticipation.

"Excuse me, you're blocking my way while I'm eating."

Fu Jue's tone was cold, and he rejected her without any politeness.

Hearing his cold reply, the girl in the princess dress felt embarrassed and left dejectedly. She returned to her friends, pouted, and shook her head helplessly.

Seeing that her attempts to strike up a conversation had failed, the others regretfully suppressed their own restless desires.

After a while, the lunch crowd left, leaving only the three of them in the restaurant. Tao Zhizhi sat at the cashier, pretending to play on her phone, but her eyes kept drifting back and forth to Fu Jue. She pursed her lips, thinking: "He's so handsome, it's not too much for me to look at him a couple of times, is it?" (owo)

Fu Jue received an elite education from a young age. He was particular about his manners and demeanor when dining, maintaining a proper and elegant posture, keeping his back straight, chewing slowly and carefully. Every gesture he made exuded a noble air, making people feel that he came from an extraordinary background.

In reality, Fu Jue was not as elegant and focused as Zhizhi imagined. After growing up, he had seen all sorts of people around him, and only by putting on a persona could he be in line with his identity. How could he not notice when someone was secretly watching him?