Chapter 64 We're out here to sell things, no...

Ji Zhi Qiu carried Ji Yan Yan upstairs, avoiding the cameras and microphones, and whispered a warning, "Don't say anything nonsense to the uncle you just met, or you'll damage my reputation!"

Ji Yanyan pouted and complained with great dissatisfaction, "Dad, you were watching, and you were even chuckling. You were practically drooling."

Ji Zhi Qiu: "..." You're the one drooling, not me!

He tried hard to recall, but his memory was hazy. He couldn't remember when he had watched such videos or even when he had acted like a fangirl.

If you can't remember, it's the same as not having done it.

“Your father is a respectable man, I would never do such a thing!” Ji Zhi Qiu said righteously, “If you keep talking about these things, I will… not sleep with you anymore.”

Ji Zhi Qiu considered this his trump card. Ji Yan Yan, who was always attached to him, went blank for a second upon hearing this. She did not apologize or try to make amends, but instead crossed her arms and hummed twice, "Then forget it, I'll go find my... Uncle to sleep with."

Ji Zhi Qiu was stunned for a moment, then asked, "This is your first meeting. You like him this much just because he's handsome?!"

At this point, he paused for a second, looking aggrieved, "I don't sleep with my dad anymore."

Ji Yanyan couldn't bear to see her father looking sad, and reached out her little hand to hug him, but suddenly remembered something: "Wait a minute, it was Daddy who said he wouldn't sleep with me first, it's Daddy's fault!"

"It's Yan Yan's fault!"

"It's Dad's fault!"

The two glared at each other angrily and continued bickering.

Ji Zishen had just sensed the tense atmosphere and was worried that a conflict might break out. He wanted to come up and mediate, but instead he witnessed such a childish scene.

He stood silently for a few seconds, then turned away without a word, pretending nothing had happened.

This kind of childish arguing will only lead to the serious consequence of "dry mouths from spitting at each other," and there's no need to interfere.

When Ji Sicheng saw Ji Zishen, he asked in confusion, "Where are the other two?"

Ji Zishen opened his mouth but no sound came out. Although there was no verbal communication, Ji Sicheng vaguely sensed something and looked up helplessly.

He hadn't held out much hope to begin with, so he turned to Lu Yu Nian and adopted the demeanor of a boss, "I'm officially hiring you now. There will be a two-day internship, one silver coin per day, with food and lodging provided. After two days, based on your performance in all aspects, we'll discuss a formal employment contract."

Lu Yunian buttoned up the top button of his shirt. "Okay, I'm fine with it."

Ji Sicheng was very satisfied to see how easy he was to communicate with. "I'll give you a shopping list. We'll leave with my dad later; you can't carry it all by yourself."

Lu Yu Nian paused, then looked up at the building. "What happened to them?"

Ji Zishen waved his hand dismissively, "It's nothing, it happens all the time."

Are they having a conflict?

"Not really." It's probably just a way for fathers and sons to connect emotionally.

After waiting another five minutes, Ji Zhi Qiu came downstairs in a huff and gulped down a glass of water.

Ji Zishen handed him the list and explained his purpose. Ji Zhiqi nodded and asked Lu Yunian to go out with him.

After the two walked quietly for a while, Lu Yu Nian glanced at Ji Zhi Qiu's expression and said, "It's all my fault for making you and your son argue over me."

Lu Yu Nian's tone remained unchanged, but it carried a hint of caution. Ji Zhi Qiu immediately softened and subconsciously said, "It's nothing, it's none of your business. Don't take that kid's words to heart. He's still young, he doesn't understand what it means, and he doesn't know what he should or shouldn't say."

Lu Yunian nodded and unbuttoned his shirt.

A string of question marks suddenly appeared in the live stream chat.

【Is it just my imagination? Why does it smell so strongly of tea?】

I'm here to join this family, not to break it up. Please don't fight because of me, lol.

How can you possibly appreciate the flavor of tea with such an authoritative face?

[An illusion, an illusion! This must be an illusion.]

Upon arriving at the store, Ji Zhiqi slammed the list onto the counter with an air of wealth and waved his hand, saying, "Wrap all of these up for me."

The shop owner took the list and glanced at it briefly. "I'm sorry, but since your shop isn't open yet, the last three items cannot be purchased."

Ji Zhi Qiu was taken aback. "When can I buy it?"

"These items will only be unlocked when the turnover reaches a certain amount."

Ji Zhi Qiu's lips twitched slightly.

He had a strange sense of familiarity before, but he couldn't say it out loud. However, the shop owner's words confirmed his guess.

"You guys really treat this like a management simulation game!" Ji Zhi Qiu complained. "You can only unlock and upgrade equipment after reaching a certain level, and before that, are there restrictions on the list of dishes you can make?"

The shop owner gave a dry laugh and didn't dare to reply.

Ji Zhi Qiu had figured out the show's routine. Arms crossed, he smiled sarcastically, "According to the routine, you wouldn't be looking for some more..."

The shop owner quickly interrupted him, "We can give you five lollipops as a bonus."

"He who eats another's food is bound to do his bidding," so Ji Zhi Qiu reluctantly nodded in agreement.

The shop owner quickly packed up what they needed, and the two of them carried their bags back home.

Seeing this, Lu Yunian offered to help, saying, "I'll help you carry it."

Ji Zhi Qiu shook her head. "Don't worry, I'm very strong. This is nothing."

He paused suddenly, put everything on the ground, looked around mysteriously, and reached into his pocket.

He unwrapped a lollipop and held it to Lu Yunian's lips, asking, "Do you want one?"

His attention was focused on his surroundings, and he didn't realize that his actions were too intimate. It wasn't until Lu Yunian lowered her head and put the lollipop in her mouth that he came to his senses, looked up and met her dark eyes.

"It's orange flavored and very sweet."

Ji Zhi Qiu exclaimed in surprise before snapping out of her daze. She hurriedly lowered her head, grabbed a lollipop, and put it in her mouth.

What does it taste like?

Ji Zhi Qiu then realized that she had been too distracted and hadn't even tasted what it was. After taking a sip, she said, "It's green grape flavored, and it's very sweet."

After this little incident, the two continued carrying their things and slowly walked back.

Ji Zhi Qiu, chewing on a lollipop, said indistinctly, "The shopkeeper gave us five lollipops. We should eat our share quickly, otherwise when we get back, Yan Yan will come and stick to me, saying she wants to taste what it is, and then she'll smear her saliva on it and won't let me eat it."

Lu Yu chuckled lightly, "You can have mine."

Ji Zhi Qiu raised an eyebrow. "How can that be? Adults should have what children have. It's absolutely fair."

Lu Yu Nian said jokingly, "Looks like I made the right choice. I won't lose out by following you."

Just as Ji Zhi Qiu was about to boast, he suddenly remembered something, leaned closer, and asked in a low voice, "Could you tell me how many new guests there are this time?"

Lu Yu Nian looked down at him and asked, "Why?"

“I’ve played a lot of management simulation games,” Ji Zhi Qiu said with great confidence. “According to the usual pattern, I can hire more people as my level increases. That’s why I’m asking you for information in advance so I can find the best target.”

"Besides me, who else do you want?"

Ji Zhi Qiu felt that the tone was strange for some reason, but she didn't think much of it: "I'm just afraid of tiring you out."

He muttered under his breath, "Forget it, we don't know how the business will go from here. Maybe it'll be deserted, and we won't get more than a few customers a day."

"No, you won't," Lu Yu-nian comforted him. "You have to believe in yourself, and you still have us."

These words struck a chord with Ji Zhi Qiu, who rarely doubted himself. "You're right, we can definitely do a great job."

When the topic came up, he suddenly seemed to remember something and looked at Lu Yu Nian with a cryptic expression: "Do you usually play games?"

Although they only share the same name and there is no other evidence, the longer they spend together, the more Ji Zhi Qiu feels that Lu Yu Nian and the "Yu Nian" he knows have very similar speaking and acting styles.

Ji Zhi Qiu's heart skipped a beat, and he couldn't hold back any longer. He was about to speak when the camera zoomed in and brought him back to his senses.

He burst out laughing and joked, "Why don't you just sit between the two of us?"

The camera obediently returned to its proper position, and Ji Zhi Qiu put aside her extraneous thoughts and returned to the store with Lu Yu Nian.

Everything was ready, and after careful consideration, Ji Sicheng assigned tasks to various departments within the store.

Ji Zhi Qiu originally wanted to assign the three kids lighter tasks based on their personalities, but Ji Si Cheng ended up assigning the three kids to the kitchen while the two adults were in charge of the front desk.

Ji Zhi Qiu was dumbfounded, pointing at the three of them, "Are you three sure you can manage making desserts in the back?!"

Ji Sicheng said with ease, "We can give it a try. Although the division of labor seems unreasonable, it is the most cost-effective."

Ji Zhi Qiu was both amused and exasperated. "Why? Do the two of us have some special abilities at the front desk?"

"Of course, I've seen relevant surveys and news reports. The appearance of the receptionist is directly linked to the enthusiasm of customers. The two of you can bring in more customers, and customers' willingness to spend will be stronger."

"..." Ji Zhi Qiu glanced at Lu Yu Nian beside him and had to admit that he was persuaded, but he was still powerless to dissuade him. "But the core competitiveness is still the service and dishes we provide."

Ji Sicheng interrupted him directly, "This is a beach, you can wear super tight swimming trunks, don't wear tops, or you can wear those... I just found it in your super topic, it looks like a piece of clothing, but when you pull it open it's a mesh see-through outfit, Dad, you wear the white one, Uncle, you wear the black one."

Ji Zhi Qiu: "..."

Ji Zhi Qiu: "..."

Ji Zhi Qiu: "..."

He flashed his standard eight-tooth smile.

Thank you for your affirmation, son.

But we're here to sell things, not to sell anything!!!