Seeing this, Su Bai sighed: "Boss, ever since I bought the pastry box from your shop, my grandfather has been insisting on coming to you to eat your freshly baked lotus flower pastries. I can't stop him."
"They also said that his grandma appeared to him in a dream, telling him that she taught a little girl how to make it, and that if he wanted some, he should go to her to buy it. Do you think that's possible? Hey—"
Grandpa Su smiled contentedly, gazing tenderly at the empty space in front of him. He couldn't help but reach out his right hand, only to lower it in disappointment when he touched nothing, as if his beloved wife, whom he had been thinking of for so long, was appearing before him.
"Perhaps, the world is full of wonders."
After hearing Su Bai's words, Tao Zhizhi smiled and said mysteriously.
When Grandpa Su came to his senses, he had already finished the whole plate of lotus flower pastries. His eyes were still wet, and his hand trembled as he took out the coins he had been holding to his heart and handed them to Tao Zhizhi. When she touched them, they were still warm.
"Grandpa, you've given me too much!"
"It's alright, young lady, you can keep it. It's not easy for you to support the whole store by yourself."
Grandpa Su walked out with firm steps, leaning on his cane. Su Bai refused her attempt to push the cane back and quickly ran to his side to help him.
Tao Zhizhi held the coin and silently added the extra amount to Su Bai's salary.
She was left alone in the shop again. After packing up her things and holding her books, she smiled contentedly and walked briskly toward Fu Jue, who had been waiting for her.
Happiness Points +500
"Why are you so busy so late?" Fu Jue took the book from her arms and held her hand.
"Hehe, we've received a special guest."
Tao Zhizhi leaned close to the person next to her, and Grandpa Su gave her some special feelings, prompting her to ask:
"Fu Fu, what if one day we are forced to separate because of birth, old age, sickness, and death? Will you miss me?"
Fu Jue frowned, his expression very serious. He stopped the car at a red light and solemnly said, "No, we won't separate!"
"What if—"
"There are no 'what ifs'! Zhizhi, don't say such things. We were born different, but—"
"We can go together."
Tao Zhizhi was stunned, then pouted and muttered, "That won't do. What if you get ahead of me? Then I can find another handsome old man to dance with."
"Heh—" There were only two people in the car. What they thought was a quiet whisper was overheard by Fu Jue, who laughed in anger and gritted his teeth.
Fu Jue secretly sped up, just barely hitting the speed limit, returning to Yutian Realm faster than usual. As soon as he stopped in the garage, a shadow fell over Tao Zhizhi, stealing her breath. He bit his lip, which was already spewing unpleasant words, and forced out, "Handsome, old, man? Hmm? Still want to look for him?!"
Tao Zhizhi, unable to bear it but having no choice but to comply, said in a wronged tone, "I'm not looking anymore—"
Fu Jue attentively cared for the exhausted Tao Zhizhi, casually tossing her books on the table and coaxing the girl in his arms to a deep sleep: [Looks like I don't have to tutor her today.]
He tiptoed out of bed and went to the study alone to search through her notes.
next day
Tao Zhizhi was preparing to study in her carefully crafted lazy little nest when, just as she opened her book, a sheet of white paper covered in writing fell onto her with a rustling sound. The handwriting was strong and powerful, with elegant strokes, and it was clear at a glance that it was Fu Jue's answer written last night.
She smiled gently: "My beloved concubine is truly virtuous and kind, deeply pleasing to my eye." Just then, Fu Jue, as if knowing Tao Zhizhi's wake-up time, sent her a message:
[Fu Aifei: Breakfast is warming in the microwave, don't forget to eat it!]
Tao Zhizhi buried herself deep in her warm little nest, unwilling to get up: [It's just one meal I'm skipping.]
[Fu Aifei: You're not allowed to refuse to eat, or I'll have Ms. Lin supervise you!]
If Lin Jiao knew about this mission, she would definitely bring all kinds of breakfast to feed her. Tao Zhizhi shuddered at the thought of that scene, and struggled to get up and obediently ate her breakfast.
Tao Zhizhi sent over a few photos of empty discs:
[I know: Eat it! Don't look for it!]
She then returned to her small apartment and began to peruse the dry text.
Two years later
"Yes, yes, you can just put the table there."
The company has recently expanded, and Tao Zhizhi, dressed in a formal suit, is directing the workers to renovate the company's office all by herself.
Thanks to her tireless efforts over the past two years, coupled with Fu Jue's professional guidance, she finally mastered the theoretical knowledge and successfully established the company.
In the past two years, she has also opened two branches in Kapok City, which are very popular and have won the hearts of many people.
"Mr. Tao, is there anything else we can do for you? If not, we'll be leaving now."
The worker draped a towel over his shoulder and laughed heartily.
Tao Zhizhi crossed her arms, looked around, and nodded with a smile: "Very good, you've worked hard."
Her fair fingertips brushed across the table. Sitting in the carefully chosen executive chair, Tao Zhizhi's face had lost some of its childishness. Although she had Fu Jue's help in establishing the company over the past two years, she had also suffered a lot. She couldn't remember how many late nights she had spent dealing with problems.
Thump thump thump—
"Mr. Tao, may I come in?"
Lan Xin tilted her head, flashed a bright smile, and asked, holding a document in her hand while wearing a smart white suit.
"Of course, is the live broadcast good news or bad news?"
Tao Zhizhi skillfully took the documents and listened to Lan Xin's work report. Lan Xin followed her all the way to becoming the company's marketing director.
Upon hearing this familiar question, Lan Xin proudly raised her head:
"Mr. Tao, it's time to change the subject. It's naturally good news, as always!"
Looking at her mature attire, Lan Xin felt a little dazed, as if the recent renovation of the company had been quite a big undertaking. It was as if she and Tao Zhizhi were still playing around in the small shop just yesterday.
Seeing that she was absent-minded, Tao Zhizhi asked in a calm tone, "What are you thinking about, Xiao Xin? You seem so engrossed."
"Thinking—"
"You and Fu Jue are becoming more and more alike!"
Lan Xin raised an eyebrow, looking lost and forlorn, and said:
"Are we going back to the shop today?"
The two knew each other too well. She picked up the car keys on the table and shook them: "Of course we have to fulfill Xiao Xin's request!"
Now, after two years of development, this old town area has been revitalized, with high-rise buildings erected. The location of the main store of Nuanshi Xiaopu remains unchanged, only the building has been upgraded.
As the two entered the small shop, a regular customer nearby remarked, "I've watched this shop grow up!"
Tao Zhizhi recognized them as loyal customers and called over a waiter to give them a free meal.
The group was still confused when they paid, but the waiter smiled and explained, "The boss just passed by and was in a good mood, so he paid for you!"
"Haha, okay, speaking of which, it's been a long time since we've seen the young boss. Well then, thank you, young boss."
Su Bai, who had been walking briskly, suddenly stopped, his previously serious face breaking into a joyful expression: "Hey, Zhizhi, are you here to inspect the store?"
Previously, there was no better platform for her to showcase her abilities. With Tao Zhizhi providing some assistance, Su Bai had already become the regional manager of the Nuanshi Xiaopu in Qingshui City.
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