When Tao Zhizhi saw that Fu Jue was about to leave with Tao's mother and was actually going to visit her, she quickly interrupted their conversation.
Tao's mother's enthusiasm faltered, and she said regretfully:
"Oh, I see. Well then, Xiao Fu, you go ahead and get busy. You must come over for tea another day."
Fu Jue hadn't intended to refuse, but after hearing Tao Zhizhi's words, he instantly changed his mind about visiting on the very first day, his voice filled with apology:
"Auntie, I'm sorry, there are still some things I haven't taken care of. I'll definitely come to apologize another day."
"It's okay, I understand that you young people are busy with work."
After saying that, he was pulled away by Tao Zhizhi. Tao Zhizhi turned back, winked at Fu Jue, and waved goodbye.
[What a ruthless woman!]
Fu Jue shook his head, put one hand in his pocket, and watched the family of three leave. Tao Zhizhi held one of their hands and spoke happily to them, seemingly having completely forgotten about Fu Jue.
——
"Zhizhi, come here."
Back home, Tao's mother didn't joke around with Tao Zhizhi. She went straight to the sofa and sat in the middle, while Tao's father sat down beside her with a serious expression.
Seeing this, Tao Zhizhi stood in front of the coffee table, standing as straight as when she was a child, performing the dance she had just learned for them.
However, the situation is different now than when they were children, and it's rare to see the two of them looking so serious.
Tao Zhizhi stood in front of her, her head down, glancing at her mother and then at her father.
"Zhizhi, you're so old now, we don't object to you dating, how long have you been together?"
Tao's mother softened her expression and looked at Tao Zhizhi dressed up beautifully. She couldn't help but sigh at how fast time flies. From a little bean to a graceful young woman, she has grown up so much.
Seeing that the two didn't seem to be giving her a thorough interrogation, Tao Zhizhi walked over to her mother with a playful smile, sat down next to her, and hugged her arm affectionately.
"Mom, we've only just started dating."
Recalling how affectionate the two had been just moments before, Tao's father said in disbelief:
"They were kissing and hugging as soon as they got together; they're obviously not being honest!"
Hearing this, Tao Zhizhi also remembered that she and Fu Jue had been kissing and being affectionate at the entrance of the community not long ago, and her face flushed.
Seeing her daughter's shy expression, Tao's mother pinched her cheek and couldn't help but defend her:
"Oh my, what era are we living in now? It's perfectly normal for young couples to hug and kiss in the street."
"Zhizhi, you know, we just want to ask him where he's from and what he does for a living. We're worried you might be fooled by his appearance."
Tao's mother immediately saw through Tao Zhizhi's mentality, after all, she herself had once been a genuine person who was obsessed with good looks.
Upon hearing Tao's mother's question, she gave a brief reply.
You said he's still working at your shop!
Mr. Tao said indignantly, "So that brat had been planning this for a long time. It's my fault. I've been too busy these past few months and haven't had a chance to visit Zhizhi's shop properly."
After hearing her daughter's description, Tao's mother's mind conjured up various images of tragic love stories within wealthy families, and she became somewhat worried:
"Zhizhi, I know Tianyi Group. They're incredibly wealthy. Could they be just using you little girls as bait to play games with them?!"
Seeing her mother's expression, Tao Zhizhi could tell that she was imagining many scenarios of being cruelly abandoned by Fu Jue, and she chuckled.
"Mom, don't worry, take a look."
Tao Zhizhi stood up and spun around for them:
"He bought me all this today. Besides, I'm a little rich girl now, so if anyone's going to play around, it'll be me playing him!"
The first thing the two noticed was the dazzling pink diamond around her neck under the lights; they had never seen a diamond of this size before.
Hearing her daughter say that, the bills Tao Zhizhi had shown them last time flashed through her mind, and she slightly agreed with what Tao Zhizhi had said. She patted her hand:
"Okay, it's good that you're aware of this. I know you young people are quite open-minded, but you must be careful."
Tao Zhizhi understood what she meant, her face flushed red, and she responded shyly:
"Yeah, we've only just started dating, it won't be that fast."
Tao's mother chuckled and pinched her rosy cheek, looking at Tao Zhizhi with doting eyes.
"Okay, you must be tired today. Go take a shower and remove your makeup."
——
Back in her room, Tao Zhizhi smoothed out the slight wrinkles on her body, stood in front of the full-length mirror admiring herself, and touched her skin without really understanding what it looked like.
When she saw the pink diamond that Fu Jue gave her, her eyes widened. She couldn't help but take it off, take pictures, and search for it online. But no matter how she looked at the pictures on the web, she felt that they were not quite right. The one she wore was still more exquisite and pure.
I suddenly remembered my system; it should be able to recognize a small object without any problems.
"One hundred million, help me take a look at this."
Having not seen its host for a whole day, and completely engrossed in slacking off, it hurriedly flew over upon hearing the summons:
"Here it comes, here it comes."
"Host, have you forgotten that I am a gourmet system, not a collection system? Why are you giving me something of such high value?"
Tao Zhizhi was still somewhat puzzled by the answer of 100 million.
"What do you mean? How much does this cost approximately?"
"Host, just say my name and you'll know."
Tao Zhizhi stared in disbelief at the extremely luxurious necklace. She knew it would be expensive, but she never expected it to be this expensive.
She had been holding it casually, but she quickly held it with both hands, afraid that it might be damaged in the slightest.
"Host, you don't need to be so careful. With me here, you'll be out after a few more missions."
Tao Zhizhi felt the items in her hands were too heavy. Hearing the confident assurance of 100 million, and thinking about the balance in her hands, she immediately felt relieved. However, the necklace still needed to be kept in the safe for safety.
Whatever you say comes true
"Host, a mission has arrived!"
[Task Six: Sell 5,000 servings of braised noodles over 15 days, at 20 yuan per serving.]
Tao Zhizhi was actually inspired by the necklace. As long as she completed this task, she would also be a wealthy woman with a small goal.
She was so excited today that she couldn't fall asleep no matter how much she tossed and turned, so she had to go back to the system kitchen to study.
The same female chef who taught her how to make braised noodles was the same one who taught her breakfast last time. This was the first time Tao Zhizhi had encountered a chef who taught her repeatedly.
She waved, even more enthusiastically than last time: "Little girl, we meet again. Today we're here to learn how to make braised noodles, which is my absolute best dish."
However, Tao Zhizhi felt differently. She clearly put more effort into teaching how to make braised noodles, as if she was telling Tao Zhizhi that her purpose in coming to the system kitchen was to let people take this noodle dish out.
Tao Zhizhi, fueled by the passion of the day, worked diligently until dawn, perfectly replicating her braised noodles. Before leaving, she reminded herself:
"If you can, please tell me if anyone still remembers me when I was selling this braised noodles."
This is the first chef to make a request to Tao Zhizhi, filled with sincerity and love for food, hoping that Tao Zhizhi can bring her good news.
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