Chapter 70 discusses how to act cute, and Ji Yanyan ranks second...
Ji Zhi Qiu acquired two stores in one go, expanding the scale, but there were still not enough people, including a father and son who were slacking off.
Although Lin Jinzhao verbally admitted defeat, he was still unwilling and tried every means to trip him up. However, Ji Zhiqi did not take such childish tricks seriously and directly exiled him to the frontier to serve customers in line.
Lin Jinzhao couldn't neglect customers for the sake of his image and reputation. As for Lin Zizhou, although Ji Zhiqi had extensive experience in disciplining unruly children, he wouldn't meddle and left the matter to Lin Jinzhao to take care of as well.
In this way, it's like three adults and four children managing two stores. Ji Zishen was promoted to store manager, finding a part of his life's value. He walks with his hands behind his back and his head held high, his clothes fluttering in the wind. Ji Zhiqi shuttles back and forth between the two stores, taking charge of all emergencies.
Even though everyone is working like a spinning top, the problem of insufficient manpower is still very prominent, making it impossible to form a virtuous cycle.
Just as Ji Zhi Qiu was worrying, the most quick-witted people in the world appeared.
A college student volunteered, saying, "I worked a summer job at a dessert shop before, so I understand the basic steps of serving food. I don't need much training. I'm hardworking and willing to go wherever I'm needed."
Ji Zhi Qiu stared blankly at him, then suddenly had a breakthrough in her thinking.
Although their current revenue is in real money, it will eventually be converted into the program's currency. Based on the conversion rate, the cost of hiring someone is significantly lower than the return they can obtain.
A thought struck him, and he summoned two henchmen, Ji Yanyan and Ji Sicheng, saying, "You two go and guard the door."
Ji Yanyan obediently did as she was told, peeking curiously outside. "Daddy, there's nothing outside."
Ji Zhi Qiu wore a mysterious expression, "If the director and the production crew come, help me stop them."
Ji Sicheng: "..."
Ji Yanyan: "..."
Ah, it's me.
Fearing that things might change if they delayed, Ji Zhi Qiu immediately asked, "What is your target salary?"
The college student, intimidated by the earlier display, tentatively held up two fingers: "Is two hundred okay?"
Ji Zhi Qiu took the initiative to raise the price, slamming the money directly onto the table.
The college student was overjoyed and immediately grasped Ji Zhiqi's hand, saying, "I can start working right now!"
Ji Zhi Qiu nodded and called Wen Qi Zheng over, asking him to mentor the newcomers.
The viewers in the live stream were stunned.
【What?! Is this even possible?!】
Do you still want it? Is it too late for me to take a taxi now?
Let me do it, let me do it, let me do it.
[Hahaha, Bao, do you even remember you were filming a show? Thank goodness each episode was only seven days long. If it had been a month, Bao would have dominated the entire beach and turned it into a chain store!]
[Suddenly want to interview the director about his current mood, lol emoji]
The director watched the live stream and let out a sharp, explosive sound.
Ji Zhi Qiu's live stream was so successful that even if the entire production team put together a script, they couldn't have come up with something like it. The topic's popularity reached a new high, with one memorable moment after another. Although this is a good thing, his fragile heart couldn't take it.
Initially, everything was under their control, but as soon as Ji Zhi Qiu exerted a little effort, the subsequent developments were like a runaway horse. All the steps they designed afterward became unusable, and they could only kneel on the other end of the equipment and beg Ji Zhi Qiu to behave and stop doing things that challenged their blood pressure.
Unexpectedly, there are people in the world as quick-witted as Ji Zhi Qiu. They went head-to-head, and the director quickly sent people to stop them, but Ji Zhi Qiu successfully managed to keep them in check. Before they arrived, the college students had already started working.
The production team could only turn back dejectedly, at a loss for what to do, and tacitly accepted the situation.
In the live broadcast, Ji Zhi Qiu looked at the empire he had worked so hard to build, his eyes growing brighter with excitement, his mind filled with plans for the future. The production team suddenly had a bad feeling.
Ji Zhi Qiu probably won't feel a sense of accomplishment and make money from opening a store, so she'll probably stop live streaming in the future!
The director couldn't help but shudder and turned to find a staff member.
Intervention is necessary!
...
Inspired by this, Ji Zhi Qiu took full action and started thinking about whether to post a job advertisement with daily pay.
While he was lost in thought, a new customer walked into the shop and ordered a signature dessert.
Ji Zhi Qiu personally presented it to him, smiling as she said, "Please enjoy it slowly."
Before he could finish speaking, the customer frowned and slammed his spoon down: "This is awful! You put in way too much sugar! It's making my teeth ache!"
All the ingredients were prepared in advance, so there was no case where one portion was too sweet. It's just that everyone has different tastes, and this customer just happened to be extremely sensitive to sweetness.
Ji Zhi Qiu didn't think much of it and said apologetically, "Can we make you another one separately, with half the sugar?"
You can't hit someone who's smiling. Ji Zhi Qiu's attitude and tone were impeccable. The crew members looked at his little face and were momentarily stunned, almost unable to continue their act.
He paused for a moment before regaining his composure, then braced himself and put his feet up on the table: "No way, your desserts are absolutely awful. You have to compensate me for my emotional distress!"
He deliberately turned up his voice, and all the diners turned to look at him.
Lin Jinchao still harbored a grudge against Ji Zhiqi, so naturally he wouldn't miss such a spectacle. He abandoned the customers waiting outside, stood outside the glass, and peered in, gloating.
He felt that everyone liked to watch the drama unfold and have fun, and no outsider would actively get involved in such matters. Ji Zhi Qiu would definitely be isolated and helpless, becoming a laughing stock for everyone, and might even be tormented to the point of crying.
Thinking about that scene, Lin Jinzhao felt a surge of pleasure and almost burst out laughing.
However, things did not turn out as he had imagined. Some returning customers were indignant and wanted to protect Ji Zhi Qiu.
This shop has delicious desserts, attentive service, and most importantly, handsome staff and adorable kids with excellent emotional value. The prices are also reasonable. How can you find fault with that?!
Just as he was about to step forward to argue, he suddenly caught a glimpse of a blue figure slowly crawling from the doorway, nimbly curling into a small ball, and rolling behind the nitpicking customer.
No one can bully his beloved father. Ji Yanyan was determined to avenge her father when she suddenly noticed an unidentified object. Her puzzled face puffed up, and she easily picked it up with her little hand.
He peeked out from behind the chair, held up the unidentified object for his father to see, and tilted his head in confusion.
When Ji Zhi Qiu's gaze met that of her eldest son, she almost laughed out of anger.
This is professional radio equipment; it's not something the average customer can have.
It must have been the production team who came up with a unique challenge, having the staff play the roles of unreasonable customers to give them a hard time.
Who came up with this brilliant idea?
Ji Zhi Qiu looked gratefully at the returning customer who had defended him and nodded slightly. The returning customer also understood what had happened and was speechless, his lips twitching twice.
Whether it was Ji Zhi Qiu's expression and attitude or the atmosphere in the store, everything had changed. The crew members blinked in confusion, but he himself was the only one who couldn't figure out what was going on.
Before he could even sort out his thoughts, Ji Zhi Qiu greeted him with a smile and said politely, "I'm so sorry, I'll treat you to a free meal today... no, I mean, I'll treat you to a meal. Qi Zheng, bring out all the desserts."
Wen Qizheng was not good at dealing with such complicated situations. He was hiding in the kitchen with his scalp tingling when he was suddenly called out. He was so frightened that he quickly went to get the plates.
The table was piled high with food. Ji Zhi Qiu smiled and said, "After you've finished tasting these, we'll serve the other half."
The staff member was stunned for a moment, and only managed to hide the emotions in his eyes by bowing his head.
The store manager accompanied us throughout, providing maximum emotional support and being so kind that it was impossible to say a word against it. The staff remembered the director's instructions and tried to argue, but they couldn't find anything wrong with it, and a sense of guilt was also subtly creeping in.
He put down his fork, looked at Ji Zhi Qiu with an ambiguous expression, opened his mouth but made no sound.
Ji Zhi Qiu didn't give him a chance to react. She clapped her hands again, and Wen Qi Zheng, as one of the top ten employees, quickly cleaned up the table and served all the remaining desserts.
"Try these; they have different flavors." Ji Zhi Qiu personally handed over clean forks. "I wonder which one you prefer?"
"I..." The staff member couldn't keep up the act any longer and said stiffly, "I don't like any of them."
Despite receiving such praise, Ji Zhi Qiu's smile remained gentle as she earnestly reflected, "Okay, we will continue to improve."
The staff member felt as if an arrow had pierced their heart, and their conscience ached.
Torn between the director's instructions and his own inner voice, he could only keep his head down and remain silent.
Having tasted all the desserts, Ji Zhi Qiu asked, "Would you like a cup of light tea to cleanse your palate?"
Every word Ji Zhiqi utters now is an indescribable burden on his conscience, and the staff waved their hands repeatedly, unable to make any further demands.
As the shop owner, Ji Zhi Qiu was so gentle to this unreasonable customer. The shop assistants also did their best. Even Ji Yan Yan, who might still be bedwetting at this age, was trying her best to serve customers and do her part. No wonder they gained so many customers in just a few days.
I can't take it anymore! Director, you should play the villain yourself!
The staff members were experiencing intense emotional turmoil and had already sided with Ji Zhi Qiu. They were about to tell the whole story when they looked up and suddenly found that the entire table was surrounded.
? ? ?
A heavy shadow fell over their heads, and the staff members subconsciously straightened their backs, clasped their hands together, and sat obediently in their chairs, looking up at Ji Zhi Qiu and the others.
Ji Zhi Qiu crossed her arms and said with a smile, "You've just tried all the desserts, how did it feel?"
Ji Zhi Qiu's expression remained unchanged from before, but the staff instinctively sensed a hint of danger and shrank back.
If he leaves with a bad review, will he be able to walk out of the store unscathed... or will he be thrown out piece by piece?
He gave a dry laugh, "Of course."
Ji Zhi Qiu nodded, no longer bothering with pretense, and slammed the recording equipment onto the table.
The staff member stared in surprise, instinctively reaching down to her lower back. Her lower back was empty, but she felt a soft, small hand.
"Uncle, how could you touch my little hand without Yan Yan's permission!" Ji Yan Yan puffed out her cheeks and accused fiercely.
The staff member was momentarily stunned, then turned to look, finally spotting the short Ji Yanyan on the ground: "..."
His eyes went blank for a moment, then he suddenly realized that he had probably exposed his identity as soon as he entered the store.
Since Ji Zhi Qiu knew he wasn't a legitimate customer, why did she treat him that way?
He heard a screeching sound as the metal scraped against the ground, his shoulders twitched involuntarily, and he slowly turned his head.
Wen Qizheng personally helped Ji Zhi Qiu move his "throne" over. Ji Zhi Qiu sat in the chair, resting his chin on one hand and gently tapping his temple with his fingers.
"You've just tried all our desserts."
The staff member didn't dare look Ji Zhi Qiu in the eye, and his hand subconsciously rummaged in his pocket: "I, I have money."
Ji Zhi Qiu didn't respond, but continued to ask, "How does it taste?"
The staff member dared not argue further and told the truth: "It's very good, I like it very much."
"That's good." Ji Zhi Qiu's tone suddenly changed, catching the staff off guard, "May I ask what your position is in the production team?"
The staff member trembled. "Executive Assistant Director."
"So, it means you have a certain amount of say now."
The staff member suddenly had a bad feeling. Before he could react, Ji Zhi Qiu slammed his hand heavily on the table. "Since you're so satisfied with us, shouldn't the production team invest in the show?!"
Staff: "..."
Staff: "..."
Staff: "..."
So this is the evil power of the House of Abstraction.
Not content with recruiting two groups of guests, they even set their sights on the production team!
"I..." He had only uttered one word when two large faces and three small faces leaned over. The staff member caught his breath and could only quickly change his words, "I can try."
Ji Zhi Qiu's voice trailed off slightly: "Give it a try?"
The staff member sat upright, saying, "I will do my best!"
Ji Zhiqi looked at the college student who seemed confused and was peeking around, eager to see what was going on. "Could you ask the director again if he could get an internship certificate?"
The staff member glanced at the college student, hesitated, and said, "I'll try my best."
undergrad:! ! !
How can a fan be the same as everyone else!
He loves autumn the most!
The production team originally wanted to stop Ji Zhi Qiu's momentum, but unexpectedly they gave away their lives. The executive director was questioned for a long time and made many promises in a pitiful manner before being released.
[Why does the production team always pull these crazy stunts? It's infuriating!]
[Hahaha, Ji Zhi Qiu is definitely the number one at fleecing the production team!]
[Qiuqiu is already very kind-hearted. The store is so short-staffed, yet he's willing to let the staff go back instead of keeping them on duty. lol]
[Hilarious! The director thought he'd struck gold, but it turns out he'd brought back a living ancestor! Hahahaha]
***
As evening approached and the store closed, Ji Zhi Qiu paused in packing up, filled with regret and self-reproach.
He helped the production team make so much money, shouldn't he have received some kickbacks? How could they let him go so easily?
Unfortunately, he didn't have the ability to turn back time; he could only regret it and sigh repeatedly.
Ji Yanyan happened to find a particularly beautiful stone and wanted to give it to her father, but when she ran to the door, she found Ji Zhiqi heartbroken.
Ji Yanyan's invisible ears on her head drooped down, she sniffed, and then suddenly perked up again.
Making Daddy happy is every baby's responsibility!
He suddenly felt a sense of mission and wanted to give his father a surprise, so he secretly slipped into the kitchen.
...
The child is being quiet; he must be up to no good.
Ji Zhi Qiu finished packing her things and was about to rest for a while when she suddenly smelled a strange odor.
It looks like plastic has caught fire.
He rubbed his nose and looked around, but didn't find anything wrong. He thought it was just his imagination when he suddenly heard a gasp.
The tension in her heart instantly tightened. Ji Zhi Qiu rushed into the kitchen without thinking and found flames rising on the stove. Ji Yan Yan was standing there dumbfounded.
He held Ji Yanyan in his arms and carefully examined her from head to toe. The little dumpling was not injured, but it was a bit hot from being roasted by the fire.
Ji Yanyan felt the reassuring presence and warmth of his body, and then slowly blinked, "Dad..."
Ji Zhi Qiu felt extremely distressed and hugged Nuomi Tuanzi even tighter. He knew that Ji Yan Yan couldn't leave him at this moment, but the flames were still burning on the stove, and if they continued to spread, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Just as he was getting anxious and frustrated, he felt a lightness in his body, and the scene before him changed rapidly. He looked down in a daze and saw a strong arm encircling his waist.
When his feet touched solid ground again, he and Ji Yanyan had already been carried to the outer hall by Lu Yu Nian.
Lu Yu Nian stood behind him, his calm eyes reflecting the firelight. He showed no sign of panic. When he noticed Ji Zhi Qiu's gaze, he lowered his eyes slightly, met his eyes for a second, and then slightly curled the corners of his mouth, as if to say that it was okay and that it was not a big problem.
Ji Zhi Qiu opened his mouth, but before he could utter a sound, Lu Yu Nian nodded slightly, placed his hand on his head and gently pressed it down, then touched Ji Yan Yan's face soothingly.
Ji Zhi Qiu understood that Lu Yu Nian meant for him to take good care of Ji Yan Yan, and his heart gradually calmed down.
Lu Yunian noticed the change in his emotions and turned around. The flickering firelight in the kitchen was reflected in his eyes, but his steps remained unhurried. After giving Ji Zhi Qiu a reassuring look, he closed the kitchen door.
The others also noticed something was wrong and rushed over. Ji Zishen, feeling he was the head of the family, quickly asked, "What happened?"
Ji Yanyan was held in her father's arms and felt her brother's concern. She finally came to her senses from her shock, and tears slowly welled up in her eyes.
"I'm sorry, Dad, I'm sorry, brother. I saw you were sad and wanted to make you some sweet soup, but the fire, the fire..."
"It's alright." Ji Zhi Qiu comforted him immediately. "Dad knows Yan Yan meant well. No one will blame you. The most important thing is that Yan Yan is safe and sound."
After receiving comfort from his father, Ji Yanyan felt even more aggrieved and sad. Just as he was about to raise his head and burst into tears, he suddenly met the concerned gaze of the college student next to him.
No, there are outsiders here, and they could potentially become his underlings.
Xiao Long Aotian suddenly became strong, sniffed, tried to suppress his sobs, and even moved around to get his father to put him down.
Ji Zhi Qiu: "..."
He could only grant Ji Yanyan's wish. After Ji Yanyan landed, she straightened her clothes, looked up at the college student but dared not open her mouth, for fear that she would burst into tears.
The college student scratched his head blankly, his gaze shifting back and forth between Ji Zhi Qiu and his son Ji Yan Yan.
Ji Zhi Qiu waved helplessly at him, asking him to make the concession.
Ji Yanyan is so obsessed with saving face that she's suffering for it; she probably won't be able to hold out for long.
The kitchen door opened, and everyone looked over nervously. Lu Yu Nian stood unharmed in the doorway, not even a wrinkle on his clothes. He was breathing steadily and said calmly, "Don't worry, the fire is out and there was no damage."
Lu Yu Nian's presence was his anchor, and Ji Zhi Qiu finally breathed a long sigh of relief. He wanted to express his gratitude solemnly, but Lu Yu Nian stopped him and asked, "Is Yan Yan alright?"
Upon hearing her own name, Ji Yanyan could no longer hold back her tears. Tears welled up in her eyes, blurring her vision. She reached out her little arms to Lu Yu Nian, wanting a hug: "Daddy, Daddy..."
Ji Zhi Qiu: "..." Baby, look carefully before you acknowledge your father!
Lu Yu Nian squatted down and looked Ji Yan Yan in the eye. "Yan Yan, I am Uncle Yu Nian."
Ji Yanyan wasn't picky about who she was with. After feeling Lu Yu Nian's kindness and comfort, large tears streamed down her face, making her whole little face wet. She mumbled "Daddy" and buried her face in Lu Yu Nian's arms.
Lu Yu Nian held him and comforted him for a while. Ji Yan Yan finally stopped crying and was even in the mood to comfort him. He then reached out his little hand to Ji Zhi Qiu and said, "Daddy, hug me."
When it comes to acting cute, Ji Yanyan ranks second, and no one dares to claim to be number one.
Ji Zhi Qiu felt helpless and amused, and couldn't bear to refuse him, so she immediately moved closer.
Ji Yanyan was in Lu Yu Nian's arms, but she rubbed her head against Ji Zhi Qiu's shoulder, wiping her snot and tears on her father's clothes, keeping the good stuff in the family.
Ji Zhi Qiu held back and gently touched his face. Ji Yan Yan was still not satisfied and went to his two older brothers while sobbing, "I want my brothers to hug me too."
As Ji Yanyan spoke, she wiped her face, her fingers stringy when she separated them. Ji Sicheng was a germaphobe and didn't like physical contact with people, but seeing his younger brother crying like this, he didn't even blink and walked over.
Ji Yanyan was still not satisfied. She bit her lower lip and sobbed, "I want a loving hug, brother, hold me tight!"
Ji Zishen and Ji Sicheng exchanged a glance. The two little villains were both under their younger brother's thumb. Their eyes were full of "ready to die for their cause." They opened their arms and hugged the little dumpling.
Xiao Long Aotian had a great need for love, and looked at the college student standing alone to the side: "I also want a hug from my little brother, no... big brother."
Ji Zhi Qiu's brow twitched uncontrollably twice, and she could no longer contain herself. "Yan Yan, I know you're scared and sad, but you can't bother her..."
Before he could finish speaking, he met the college student's gaze. It didn't seem like he was being disturbed, but rather... excited?!
The college student took a deep breath.
Not only do you get to get close to your idol, but you also get paid! The idol's son even personally helps him get benefits—how lucky!!
His gaze darted back and forth, the surprise so sudden it left him dizzy. "Of course! Which one do you want to hug? You can hug either one?"
He paused, then said shyly and reservedly, "Could I hold the three babies while you two hold me on either side?"
Ji Zhi Qiu: "..."
Viewers in the live stream: "..."
Is there a traitor among us?
[I can't believe someone in the world is so smart, they're a genius!]
[The three kids are his, the wife is his, and he doesn't even spare the husband. He gets everything he wants, how wonderful!]
[This is what it truly means to join this family, lol emoji]
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