Before Gu Zhihao left.

Huang Tao even specially packed some food from the shop for Gu Zhihao to take back, so his family could have a taste.

How could Gu Zhihao feel comfortable taking so much?

He quickly refused, taking out his phone to scan and pay.

But Huang Tao firmly stopped him.

The phrase "This time it's on me, next time I'll charge you" made Gu Zhihao feel that continuing to refuse would be too pretentious.

He thanked and accepted with a smile, "Thanks, Tao."

Huang Tao lightly thumped Gu Zhihao's chest with a smile, saying, "Why are we talking about thanks? If anyone should thank someone, it should be me thanking you!"

Past events, already thanked for, why bring them up again!

Gu Zhihao understood the meaning behind his words, afraid it might bring up sad memories, and quickly said, "Alright, alright, I won't mention it. You go ahead and get busy. I won't bother you anymore. I'll head back first, and visit your shop again when I get a chance."

"You're welcome anytime!"

"Uncle, Auntie, Xuanxuan, I'm heading off. I'll come see you another day."

"Oh! Alright, take care on your way..."

Xuanxuan stretched out her chubby little hand and waved at him, "Bye-bye, Uncle Zhao Hao!"

"Hey! Bye-bye!"

Gu Zhihao waved back at them, carrying a bag full of food, walking out of the So Delicious stall under the envious, jealous gazes of the queueing customers.

"Buddy, could you use another friend?"

"Hey handsome, do you need another sister?"

"Bro, how about I call you bro, and you give me that takeaway box to eat?"

"Shoo, shoo, move along, you're dreaming!"

Gu Zhihao waved his hand, ignoring the teasing of the queueing customers, and left with the food bag.

He hummed a tune all the way, feeling as if he'd just won a five million lottery prize, feeling superb!

The queueing customers, having missed out on a bargain, turned to Huang Tao with smiles.

"Boss, could you use another brother?"

"Boss, do you need any friends? Someone to serve tea and water? I just need some food."

"Boss, do you need a wife? Or maybe a daughter? I can be either, as long as you provide meals every day."

Before Huang Tao could respond!

Little Xuanxuan, overhearing, suddenly had a realization. Her small face almost wrinkled up in urgency as she quickly spoke up: "My daddy already has a daughter, no need, no need."

As she spoke, she quickly slid down from her chair, ran over to her dad's side, and stood in front of him, stretching out her small hands, palms up.

Her small body, barely over a meter tall, stood in front of her dad, only showing half her little head and a pair of lively eyes from the stand, with her small hands reaching upwards, unable to block anything.

But the manner was quite right, like a mother hen protecting her chick.

She stared warily at those teasing customers, with a serious face: "My daddy doesn't need another daughter, you guys have no chance!"

The queueing customers, seeing this, couldn't help but be amused~

This little girl is too cute!

She's already on guard!

"Yes, I have my darling Xuanxuan, you guys have no chance!"

Seeing her getting all protective, Huang Tao quickly bent down, kissed Xuanxuan's cheek, and reassured her.

To let her know.

Her daddy loves her, and in his heart, she's irreplaceable.

The cheek kissed by daddy, hearing her daddy's words, Xuanxuan suddenly felt better, her pretty lips slightly turning up.

Seeing her mood improve, he explained, "Xuanxuan, the uncles and aunties are just joking with daddy!"

"Really?"

"Of course!"

Seeing several uncles and aunties nodding at her, she smiled and looked at Huang Tao: "Mm, mm~ Daddy, Xuanxuan understands."

"Good, be good, go back and sit down!" He kissed her little cheek again.

The little one nodded obediently, running back, sitting nicely on the chair.

Huang Tao gave her a loving smile, then turned to the customers, saying with a smile, "Let me tell you, I don't need any! You guys shouldn't think you can get free food from my shop."

The queueing customers were amused.

Huang Tao looked at the number of customers and decided to finish this batch before taking a break, and at the same time think about what dish to demonstrate cooking in the afternoon.

He continued his work, cooking fish ball soup for the customers who had ordered.

...

Gu Zhihao, carrying a bag full of food, arrived at the parking lot.

The more I think about it, it seems like it's better to surprise everyone rather than just being surprised myself!

How about sharing the surprise with those classmates too?

And while we're at it, let's promote Huang Tao's restaurant!

Our buddy's culinary skills are impressive, and business is booming—it's time for the classmates to know.

So!

"Beep~"

He took out the keys, and a silver Audi A4 lit up.

Opened the car door and got in.

Carefully placed the food bag on the passenger seat.

Took out his phone, swiped the screen lightly, opened the finance department group chat in WeChat, and dashed off a message.

"Major news! Important news! Big news!"

"Huang Tao has opened a restaurant on West City Old Street, called So Delicious! Moreover, his restaurant is featured in this year's food festival at booth 88! If any classmates are nearby, remember to drop by if you have time!"

As soon as the news was out, the class group chat exploded.

It was lunchtime, and a few classmates were idly sending each other emojis. But when this bombshell news dropped, even those who were never active showed up.

"Who? Huang Tao? He opened a restaurant?"

"Uh, can I ask, is Huang Tao that handsome guy with the super cute daughter?"

"Hey hey hey, Zhao Hao, it's not April Fool's Day today!"

"Wow~ is this something I can hear for free?"

"I wasn't planning on going to the food festival, but since Huang Tao is there, I'll go and spend some money."

"He even made it to the food festival? That's impressive! The Wenling City food festival has always invited well-known hotels and restaurants, never a mere restaurant! If it's true, Huang Tao must be really awesome!"

"How does a finance major graduate decide to open a restaurant? Is it really profitable? Aren't people saying that this year's food industry is incredibly tough? Just breaking even is considered good, with rising property costs, high labor wages, and expensive rent. If you don't hire help, you can't manage it alone. Many restaurants are constantly looking to transfer or close down—some invested tens of thousands and had to put up transfer signs within a month! What's Huang Tao thinking, embracing the challenge?"

Classmates were both incredulous and curiously surprised.

Many felt a bit wistful about someone as talented as Huang Tao going into the restaurant business!

Gu Zhihao chuckled.

Posted a photo he casually snapped at Huang Tao's booth:

"How the business is doing, just look at the photo. This is what I captured at Huang Tao's food festival booth—high-quality image, no editing, no filters."

The photo was so eye-catching, it almost blinded the classmates with its brilliance.

The group discussion became even more lively because of this photo.

"Whoa, so many people lining up—it's like you can't see the end!"

"This business is something to envy!"

"Whoa! Huang Tao really made it to the food festival! Impressive!"

"How did he manage that? Does he have any connections?"

"Are they all lining up because Huang Tao's handsome, coming for his looks?"

Gu Zhihao continued by posting a video:

"In the video, nobody mentioned Huang Tao being handsome; instead, they're all exclaiming how amazing the food is! Super delicious!"

"And from what I know, Huang Tao got into this year's food festival because Deputy Director Ma Deqiang from the cultural bureau happened to taste his food by chance and personally extended an invitation."

He also found a post from the local trending topics and captured a screenshot to share in the group:

"This noon, the Fish Ball Soup from Huang Tao's booth made it to the local trending topics, and there's a lot of comments below for you to check out."

Watching the videos and screenshots, the classmates were totally shocked!

"Whoa whoa whoa... Whoa, even made it to the local trending! Just blew my mind for a whole year..."

"Say, is Huang Tao's food really that good?"

"Great, now I'm successfully craving it!"

"Such a big shot!"

"Planning to go this afternoon and taste Huang Tao's skills. Who else is in town? If you want to go together, reply here!"

"Me, I want to go too."

"Count me in..."

"I'd love to go, but I'm not in town! I'm from another province! Anyone kind enough to buy some for me and mail it?"

"Sounds like a good idea, I'd love to mail it to you, but I'm afraid by the time you get it, it might be spoiled..."

"..."

Several classmates who had Huang Tao's WeChat quickly messaged him about the restaurant.

Some even asked if the restaurant offers delivery.

Right now, Huang Tao was very busy, so he asked Suqin to help reply to a few messages after hearing the WeChat notifications.

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