Chapter 131: There is always a way out when you reach the mountain
Xu Yao sat on a small stool in Xue Han's house, feeling as worried as an eggplant hit by frost.
Boss Li's haunting face kept flickering before her eyes, like a buzzing fly that could not be shaken off.
What is even more worrying is the funding gap, which is like an insurmountable chasm standing in the way of her dream.
She rubbed her temples and felt pain in her head.
The previous coping methods are just scratching the surface, only treating the symptoms but not the root cause. We need to come up with a more effective way!
Xue Han looked at Xu Yao with a frown on her face, and held her little hand lovingly, wrapping his big hand around her small hand as if he was protecting a precious porcelain doll.
"Yaoyao, don't worry. There will always be a way out. Let's think of other ways. There will always be a turning point."
His deep voice carried a reassuring power, like a ray of warm sunshine in winter, dispelling the haze in Xu Yao's heart.
She felt the warmth of Xue Han's palm, and a warm current surged through her body, and her eyes became slightly moist.
Yes, with him around, what is there to be afraid of?
She took a deep breath and rekindled her fighting spirit. She must not give up easily!
Suddenly, Xu Yao had an idea in her mind, and she remembered the charity sale held before. That scene was so hot!
If we could expand the scale and hold a food festival, wouldn’t that solve the funding problem?
She suddenly raised her head, her eyes shining with excitement, as if she had discovered a new continent.
"Xue Han, I have a good idea!" She excitedly grabbed Xue Han's hand and poured out her ideas at a rapid speed.
Xue Han listened carefully, nodded from time to time, and a look of appreciation appeared in his eyes.
"Yaoyao, your idea is great! It can both raise funds and expand influence, killing two birds with one stone!"
Just do it!
Xu Yao immediately contacted Aunt Wang and Aunt Zhang and told them her idea.
When Aunt Wang heard this, she immediately clapped her hands and cheered: "Yaoyao, you are such a clever girl! If this food festival is successful, our market will be so lively!" She was a kind-hearted person and immediately expressed her willingness to help promote the food at the market, and she wanted to tell everyone with drums and gongs.
Aunt Zhang is also a decisive person. When she heard the news, she immediately became excited.
"Yaoyao, your idea is really great! I know a lot of merchants. When the time comes, I will ask them all to participate. I guarantee that your festival will be a big success!" She has a wide network of contacts and knows many people, which is crucial to the success of the food festival.
With the strong support of Aunt Wang and Aunt Zhang, Xu Yao became more confident.
She and Xue Han worked together to develop a specific plan for the food festival, taking every detail into consideration, from stall layout to snack types, from event rules to publicity and promotion.
They stay up late to work overtime, work at their desks, and forget to eat and sleep, like two tireless spinning tops.
Although it is hard work, they enjoy it because they all have a common goal in mind, which is to make the food festival successful and let more people taste their food.
As time goes by, preparations for the food festival are proceeding in full swing.
The atmosphere at the market was becoming more and more lively, and people were looking forward to this grand food feast.
Xu Yao stood at the door of Xue Han's house, looking at the sky gradually brightening in the distance, took a deep breath, and a confident smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.
"Xue Han," she turned her head and looked at the man beside her with a firm look in her eyes, "Are we ready?"
Xue Han held her hand tightly, his eyes gentle but firm, "I'm ready."
…There was a noise in the distance, as if the market was starting to get lively.
The market was filled with loud gongs and drums, blasting firecrackers, and crowds of people, making it as lively as New Year's Day.
Red lanterns are hung high, colorful flags are fluttering, and the air is filled with all kinds of tempting aromas. It is simply a paradise for foodies!
There were crowds of people surrounding Xu Yao's stall, three layers deep inside and three layers deep outside, making it impossible to get in.
She specially wore a festive bright red shirt today, which made her skin look fairer and her smile more brilliant, like a blooming red peony, bright and charming.
While she skillfully fried dough sticks and wrapped dumplings, she greeted customers enthusiastically: "Come on, freshly baked dough sticks and dumplings with thin skin and big fillings, don't miss them if you pass by!"
"Madam boss, your fried dough sticks are so delicious, give me two!" An old lady was holding the freshly bought buns in her hand, and when she smelled the fragrance of the dough sticks, she couldn't help but pay for two more.
"Okay!" Xu Yao handed over the fried dough sticks with a smile, "Auntie, take care. Welcome to come again next time!"
In addition to traditional fried dough sticks and dumplings, Xu Yao also prepared some novel snacks, such as fried milk, roasted sweet potatoes, candied haws, etc., which attracted the attention of many young people.
She also creatively set up some interactive games, such as "ring toss to win prizes", "guess riddles to get delicious food", etc., so that customers can have fun while tasting delicious food.
"Madam boss, your fried milk is so delicious. It's crispy on the outside and sweet on the inside. It's amazing!" A young girl exclaimed while eating the fried milk in her hand.
"Girl, eat more if you like it!" Xu Yao smiled so much that her eyes narrowed into slits, and her heart was filled with joy.
Xue Han transformed himself into a "flower protector", wearing a simple white shirt with his sleeves rolled up, revealing his strong forearms, and moving among the crowd, maintaining order and ensuring the smooth progress of the event.
From time to time, he helped Xu Yao wipe the sweat off her face and handed her a glass of water, his eyes full of pampering and care.
"Yaoyao, are you tired? Do you want to take a rest?" Xue Han asked gently.
"It's okay, I'm not tired!" Xu Yao shook her head, full of energy, "Seeing so many people like my food, I feel full of energy!"
Looking at Xu Yao's busy figure, Xue Han couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly.
His Yaoyao is truly a treasure girl, capable, kind, and loving.
He felt so lucky to have such a wonderful wife.
As night fell, the atmosphere at the market became more lively.
The bright lights, the bustling voices, and the laughter and chattering create a lively and bustling picture of the city.
However, behind the bustle, there is a hint of uneasiness.
Xu Yao discovered that there were some people who were dressed in ordinary clothes but had flickering eyes and behaved stealthily wandering around the stalls.
They didn't seem to be interested in the food festival. They just glanced at Xu Yao and Xue Han from time to time, which made people feel very uncomfortable.
Xu Yao's heart skipped a beat, and a bad premonition arose.
She remembered Boss Li’s previous threat. Could it be that these people were sent by Boss Li to cause trouble?
She observed these people's actions calmly, and secretly became alert.
Xue Han also noticed something unusual. He walked over to Xu Yao and asked in a low voice, "Yaoyao, what's wrong?"
Xu Yao shook her head, signaling him not to say anything, "It's okay, I just feel something is wrong."
Xue Han followed Xu Yao's gaze and also saw those sneaky people.
His eyes suddenly became sharp, and a chill emanated from his body.
"Don't be afraid, I'm here." He held Xu Yao's hand tightly, giving her silent comfort.
As the night deepened, the people in the market gradually dispersed.
Xu Yao and Xue Han began to count today's income.
Although the food festival attracted a lot of people, the funds raised were still far from the target amount.
"Oh, it's still not enough." Xu Yao sighed, a look of disappointment on her face.
"Don't be discouraged, Yaoyao, let's think of other ways." Xue Han comforted.
At this moment, a black shadow suddenly jumped out from the corner... "Be careful!" Xue Han protected Xu Yao behind him and stared at the black shadow vigilantly.
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