After lunch.

Taking the opportunity while the latest ingredients for the store hadn't arrived yet.

Huang Tao decided to contact the staff responsible for "live demonstrations" and finalize the menu first.

To avoid the staff being unprepared with the necessary ingredients and delaying the "live demonstrations"!

He took off his chef's uniform and stood up, saying, "Suqin, you all rest for a while longer. If the ingredients arrive later, the driver will call you, and you can all move them here. I have a few things to do, so I'll head out for a bit first."

Everyone nodded repeatedly, speaking in unison, "Okay, Boss, you go ahead. We'll take care of things here! We'll definitely handle everything properly."

"Mm~"

Huang Tao smiled and gently patted Ji and the others on the shoulder, giving them a look that said, "I trust you with this."

"Daddy, Daddy, where are you going? Can you take me with you?"

With a child's voice, Xuanxuan ran over to him on her small legs, stretched out her chubby little hand, held his hand, and looked up at him, her big eyes blinking like stars in the tranquil night sky.

He looked down at Xuanxuan holding his hand, reached out to pat her little head, and smiled lovingly, "Daddy is going to the temporary office at the food festival to find the staff uncle."

Upon hearing this, her pretty eyes twinkled, and she kept shaking his hand, "Can you take me with you? I want to go with Daddy too!"

"Okay, okay... I'll take you with me."

"Thank you, Daddy. You're the best~"

The little girl's mouth was as sweet as honey, melting Huang Tao's heart.

He bent down and picked up Xuanxuan, giving her a kiss on her chubby cheeks.

The little girl's face was so soft!

"Dad, Mom, I'm taking Xuanxuan out for a bit, we'll be back soon..."

He said to his parents, who were cleaning up the dishes, before carrying Xuanxuan out of their booth and heading to the temporary office at the food festival.

"Daddy..."

Xuanxuan, holding onto Huang Tao's neck, whispered into his ear, "Are you tired? Maybe I should walk by myself."

She was worried about tiring out her daddy~

Huang Tao shook his head, with a loving smile on his face, he gently said, "Daddy's not tired, not at all."

How could he possibly be tired?

Carrying Xuanxuan, even if he had to walk a lifetime, he wouldn't feel the slightest bit tired.

It's just that...

Xuanxuan would eventually need to walk by herself and wouldn't want to be carried anymore...

Ah!

Time flies, and years pass by in a blink, making him sigh at how quickly children grow up.

They grow up so quickly that he couldn't bear it...

He remembers how unsteady Xuanxuan was when she first started walking, and in the blink of an eye, she could already handle 80% of her life on her own and even learned how to be considerate!

He couldn't quite tell if he felt comforted or regretful, but the only emotion he could hold onto was a sense of melancholy.

Where did all the time go?

Maybe it slipped away while he was eagerly waiting...

When the little one was still in her mom's belly, he hoped she would be born soon.

Shortly after she turned one month old, he hoped she would call him Daddy and Mommy.

At seven months old, he hoped she would learn to walk.

At two and a half years old, he hoped she would go to kindergarten.

In such anticipation, time really slipped away day by day. By the time his wishes were fulfilled, the little one had gradually grown up.

Yet he couldn't bear it...

Couldn't bear to see her grow up so quickly, couldn't bear to see her become more independent and no longer rely on him...

He wished she wouldn't grow up too fast, to slow down a bit, to spend more time by his side.

As they walked along, Huang Tao suddenly turned to look at Xuanxuan, his eyes filled with love, and softly said, "Xuanxuan..."

"Mm?"

"Do you love Daddy?"

"I do!"

Xuanxuan nodded her head firmly without hesitation.

This answer.

Made Huang Tao's heart ripple with happiness, and a delighted curve appeared at the corner of his mouth, "How much do you love me?"

Xuanxuan thought for a moment, her face serious, "I love you so, so much!"

The smile on Huang Tao's lips grew wider, "How much is so much love?"

"Mm~"

This question stumped Xuanxuan.

She didn't know how to express it, couldn't explain it!

Her eyes rolled around as she thought hard for a while before speaking, "Daddy, then I'll give you my heart!"

This was a sentiment close to wanting to give him her heart to see~

My little angel, why are you so cute!

"Okay, Daddy already knows how much you love Daddy. As for your heart! You keep it safe for Daddy, but make sure not to damage it~"

He gave Xuanxuan a big kiss on her cheek, causing her to burst into peals of laughter.

After a moment.

The father and daughter arrived at the temporary office of the food festival.

The office door was open.

A few staff members were busy with their work.

He reached out and gently knocked on the door, smiling as he said, "Hello, I'm..."

Before he finished speaking!

The staff recognized him.

They smiled warmly, greeting him enthusiastically, "Oh, isn't this Boss Huang from the So Delicious booth, number 88! What a rare visitor! Please come in, come in..."

"Boss Huang, is this your daughter? She's so cute and pretty~"

"Come, come, you can sit here, sit here..."

Before Huang Tao and his daughter could react!

The staff had already ushered them to the chairs in the resting area.

Once seated.

They eagerly brought over drinks and asked with a smile, "Boss Huang, what would you like to drink, juice, or mineral water?"

Such enthusiasm left Huang Tao a bit flustered!

"I'll have mineral water, then!"

"Little one, what would you like to drink?"

"Thank you, uncle, I'd like juice~"

After Huang Tao and his daughter spoke, they even helpfully opened the bottle caps and handed the drinks to them.

Such service attitude...

Even five-star hotels might pale in comparison!

The reason they were so enthusiastic and attentive was because Ma Deqiang and Lin Duzhu had informed them that Huang Tao would come over in the afternoon to discuss the live demonstration details and instructed them to fully cooperate with Huang Tao.

Since both leaders personally instructed them, they naturally wouldn't dare to neglect Huang Tao.

Besides.

They had heard quite a bit about Huang Tao and genuinely admired him.

After all, for a small restaurant to stand out among numerous star-rated hotels and famous restaurants, such capability shouldn't be underestimated.

Moreover, they had tasted Huang Tao's braised food and other dishes yesterday.

They were full of praise for his culinary skills as well.

"Boss Huang, did you decide what dish to make for this visit?"

"Yes, I plan to make West Lake Vinegar Fish."

"Great! We'll prepare the ingredients for you. If you have any requests, feel free to tell us, and we will do our best to meet your requirements."

"There is one request: for the grass carp, it should be within a pound and preferably starved for more than two days."

Staff: "..."

No problem!

We can handle it!

"Sure, I've noted your request, and we'll do our best to prepare everything as you asked."

"Thank you for the trouble. I have matters back at the store, so I'll head back!" Huang Tao expressed his gratitude.

"Alright, take care. See you at the demonstration later!"

"Uncle, bye~"

Xuanxuan politely waved her hand at them.

Then followed Huang Tao back to their booth.

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