Su Bai, smelling the aroma of the seafood rice, twitched her lips: [Enough! I said enough! This little couple's act is making me so hungry! ?_?]
Fu Jue ate slowly, taking half an hour to finish just one plate of rice.
The customers nearby kept glancing up at the clock, while the chatter outside grew louder and louder.
In order to be the first to stand in the front row, they even started scrambling and running, a scene rarely seen in the old town where dozens of people were vying to get forward.
Before 10 a.m., the shop was forced to open early, and the deliverymen who usually pick up the food also arrived one after another.
The customer, who arrived at the restaurant two hours early, was overjoyed to finally have his meal. He was moved to tears, his whole being brimming with eager anticipation for the food!
"Hmm~ My group members weren't lying to me after all!"
"Fragrant but not greasy, and the ingredients are extremely fresh!"
【！】I'm completely captivated. What's getting up early for this meal?!
Today's situation was even worse than yesterday's. The regular customers who left yesterday still couldn't outrun these guests who had come from afar, and they left with great reluctance.
The three of them worked all day without a break. Su Bai was so tired from running errands that he felt like throwing up, while Tao Zhizhi and Fu Jue were covered in the smell of cooking oil, which masked the fresh scent of their clothes.
This continued for three more days, and the summer vacation came to an end. Most of the fans who were still at work had to leave Shimizu.
The shop has returned to its usual state, and the regular customers, who have been craving it for a week, are now like reincarnated gluttons.
"Oh my god! I can finally eat the young boss's cooking again!"
"That's right, I get hungry as soon as I go to sleep these past few days, and all I can think about is the boss's dishes."
"(Chewing) It's so delicious! I can't get ahead of them in line, I've missed it so much! (Chewing)"
"I'll pack two more portions to take home and eat!"
When others heard this, all they could think of was the scene of the shop being besieged by fans, so they all took several meals home and filled their refrigerators to freeze.
Although it can't taste as good as freshly bought food, it's better than nothing!
——
night
"Sister Su Bai, we won't be working for the next two days. Let's have a good rest."
As if hearing celestial music instantly cleared his ears, Su Bai quickened his packing speed. After all, what working person doesn't like a holiday, especially after experiencing extremely high intensity?
"Okay? (????)?"
Fu Jue took the heavy object from Tao Zhizhi's hand, his gentle and clear voice approaching:
"Zhizhi, do you have time tomorrow?"
"A new amusement park just opened in Shimizu, and I happen to have two tickets. Shall we go together?"
Fu Jue took over the final tidying work from Tao Zhizhi, her eyes gentle and her pupils filled with expectation.
Before she could answer, a customer wearing a black mask entered the shop.
"Boss, could you make another oyster omelet tonight?"
Both of them looked toward the source of the sound.
Fu Jue's eyes showed a hint of surprise. This figure, this voice, even with a black mask on, Fu Jue could recognize him at a glance.
The person in front of him was none other than his elder brother, Fu Chao, whom he hadn't seen in a long time!
Tao Zhizhi was completely unaware of this, but she had some memory of him, as if he were a special guest who could provide happiness points a long time ago.
Tonight, he no longer exuded the dejected air she had sensed before. Instead, his simple attire revealed his high spirits, suggesting a significant turnaround in his life.
He gradually made out the face of the man beside Tao Zhizhi, his voice filled with shock, and he ripped off his mask:
"Xiao Jue? What are you doing here—"
Hearing his question, Fu Jue felt a surge of anger, a half-smile playing on her lips, her eyes filled with accusation.
Why can't I be here?
"You're allowed to stay away for two years to pursue your ideals, but I can't come and work to earn money?"
Tao Zhizhi overheard their conversation, her eyes scanning their faces, noticing their similar features:
"you?"
"Then you two talk first."
Tao Zhizhi wanted to go to the kitchen to cook the dishes Fu Chao had ordered, but Fu Jue pulled her back by the hand:
"No need to cook, just let him eat when he gets home!"
"The kitchen is all cleaned up. Please sit down and rest for a while."
He encircled his wrist with his large hands, and the warmth from his palms traveled up his arm.
Tao Zhizhi's cheeks were slightly warm.
Fu Chao wasn't blind; he could tell that the two people's auras were completely different from his own, and he coughed.
"Hmm, no need for now, I'll come back for a meal next time."
Seeing that they had all said so, she nodded to Fu Chao and gestured for Fu Jue to let go.
Fu Jue received her look, but he didn't want to let go. He deliberately tightened his grip for a few seconds before relaxing, and Tao Zhizhi gently turned her wrist and left.
During the few days they spent together, Fu Jue gradually opened up to Tao Zhizhi and would occasionally tease her in the kitchen.
It's like a young boy in school seeing a girl he likes and only stopping when he makes her blush slightly.
She sometimes thought Fu Jue was childish, but she also enjoyed his care.
Because if she's the only one in the kitchen, it might be less fun, just endless stirring and flipping the food.
The two men waited for her to leave before sitting down and starting to talk.
When are you going back?
"I was planning to go back tomorrow, but I'm out of dinner tonight, so I'll hitch a ride with you later."
Fu Jue sneered, his posture casual, his mockery undisguised:
"With a face like yours, how come you don't even own a car yet?"
Fu Chao glanced at him, his tone tinged with schadenfreude:
"I have some gigs in Shimizu recently, and I'll be famous soon, so you just stay at the company!"
For some unknown reason, her eyes darted around, and she stared intently at Fu Jue:
"Xiao Jue, do you like the boss?"
Fu Jue didn't react. His gaze was so obvious; anyone with eyes could see it. He readily admitted it.
"yes."
Why are you asking this?
Fu Chao's eyes darkened, and his expression became serious:
"What about Zhiyun?"
She isn't—
Fu Jue's phone suddenly rang; it was Fu Linyue calling.
"Fu Jue, come back now and get things sorted out. There's a problem at the overseas branch; go and handle it!"
Both of them heard Fu Linyue's deep voice coming from the other end of the phone.
Fu Jue's face immediately darkened, his mind filled with the thought that his date tomorrow was ruined.
Having not heard what Fu Chao was trying to say, Fu Chao didn't want to continue the conversation, so he let him go and explain to Tao Zhizhi.
Tao Zhizhi was lost in thought in the corner, laughing at the amount of money the system had given her. If anyone saw her, they would definitely think that this pretty young girl was crazy, why was she laughing so silly?
She was indeed happy to the point of being silly. When she saw the reward for Task Two, she couldn't help but count the zeros from the end to the beginning.
It's a million, ten times more than the last time, and that's after tax.
If she weren't concerned about saving face, she would want to jump up and roll around on the ground in joy, after all, who would have thought she would earn a million in less than ten days.
Based on the system's reward amount, the next one won't be ten million, will it?
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