I opened a breakfast shop while raising my child, and the school beauty begged me not to sell it any

Lin Wanwan spoke very sincerely, without much pretense.

"I have tried making videos and looking for places to visit, but for some reason, I just can't get any traffic. The videos I post probably don't even get a three-digit number of likes and comments combined."

"And even though we've invested in some traffic, the platform just won't promote it."

"You ate at my place yesterday too. To be honest, it's not that I lack cooking skills, it's that I cater to casual customers, the kind of strangers who see my food on their phone, take a couple of glances, and are willing to drive all the way there."

At this point, Lin Wanwan sighed deeply, her face showing helplessness.

"In this day and age, even the best wine needs advertising. Relying solely on regular customers means limited foot traffic, which is barely enough to keep the business afloat. It's really difficult, let alone expanding it."

She paused, feeling helpless, when she heard Chen Yuan speak.

"I understand. To be honest, I'm also looking for ways to break out of my comfort zone. I've tried exploring different directions, but..."

Having said all that, Chen Yuan shook his head with a smile, but the smile on his face looked more like a bitter one.

Lin Wanwan said, "I didn't expect that we would be the same. I seem to be a natural at avoiding attention; no matter how I shoot videos, they never go viral."

Chen Yuan didn't speak, so Lin Wanwan spoke again.

"I think you're different, Mr. Chen. Since you started your old shop, it seems like you've always been surrounded by traffic. Not only do you have a steady stream of old neighbors, but you also get all sorts of videos promoting you."

"Now that the new store is open, more people will be able to recognize you. When you stand at the entrance, you become the face of the business."

"To be honest, I'd like to take advantage of your connections. If it's convenient in the future, could we do a collaboration or something, so I can get some exposure too?"

Before Chen Yuan could answer, Lin Wanwan continued, as if afraid he would refuse.

"There's no need to wait until now. When things are going smoothly for you and you're more famous, just give me a hand. I'm not greedy; I just want things to be a little easier for me."

Chen Yuan did not agree immediately, but he did not refuse either.

He leaned back in his chair, then tapped his fingers lightly on the table and pondered for a few seconds.

In the catering industry, skill alone isn't enough; you also need someone to see it. Her skills are quite good, and she puts effort into the restaurant's ambiance, but what she lacks is an opportunity.

If given the opportunity, things will definitely be better.

at last.

Chen Yuan spoke up: "Boss Lin, what you said is true. I like people who speak the truth; it's pleasant to hear them. But..."

"I'll take advantage of the opportunity, but I have a few conditions."

Seeing that Chen Yuan agreed, Lin Wanwan immediately became nervous.

Chen Yuan listed four or five conditions in a row, all of which were very concrete, and Lin Wanwan immediately felt relieved.

"I'll agree to all your requests," Lin Wanwan said. "Actually, I would have done it even if you hadn't made any requests, since I'm in this for the long haul."

"Okay." Chen Yuan smiled and said, "Let's leave it at that for today. I'll bring my family to your place for red wine stewed beef another day. Your stewed beef is really delicious."

Just after seeing Lin Wanwan off, Chen Yuan's phone rang.

It was Sister Sweetie calling.

"Boss Chen! Work's here! Are you busy? Do you have time this afternoon?"

Chen Yuan had been worried these past few days because the rewards from the system task related to Sister Tian were very important to him. He had been wondering what Sister Tian had been up to these past two days, but he didn't expect to receive good news today.

"You finally remembered me after all."

"Oh, stop talking! I've been busy lately, so I came to find you as soon as I had some free time."

Sweetie's voice was filled with barely suppressed excitement.

"I just stumbled upon a gem! A duck restaurant hidden in the old campus area. It has no sign, but the food is exceptionally good. I heard the old duck soup is incredibly rich."

"This place also has duck leg rice. The meat is stewed until it falls off the bone and tastes delicious. The price isn't expensive either. Shall we go there tonight?"

Chen Yuan agreed without hesitation.

Sweetie arrived on time in the afternoon. There were no other people from the team, just the two of them.

The car slowly drove out of the bustling area and then, following the navigation, arrived at an old residential area.

The sycamore trees along the roadside are lush and their branches and leaves form a green corridor.

Sister Sweetie gave a brief introduction while driving.

"The shop is located in the alley behind the back gate of Huayin Community. It's run by a husband and wife. The owner's surname is Zhou, and everyone calls him 'Find the Master.' The owner's wife's surname is Wu."

"The boss is in charge of braised duck and soup, while the woman is in charge of cashiering and packaging. They've been working together for several years."

She paused, her tone tinged with emotion.

"This was told to me by one of my long-time fans. He said that this store has been open for almost 20 years and has never had a game over, all thanks to repeat customers."

"The old duck soup is made with great care, simmered slowly in a clay pot for more than four hours. The final soup is milky white, and drinking it makes you feel comfortable all over. It is especially suitable for drinking in winter."

Sweetie was clearly excited when she said this.

"The duck for the duck leg rice is first braised and then stewed, so the skin is tender and the meat is juicy, even the bones are flavorful. The most important thing is the price: a bowl of soup is only 15 yuan, and the duck leg rice is 12 yuan. You can have as much rice as you want. These days, it's rare to find such a cheap place."

Chen Yuan listened attentively and silently memorized the words.

It seems that Sister Sweetie has a knack for choosing stores. The key points she gave are all memorable, and the photos will definitely be easy for people to remember.

Chen Yuan couldn't help but say, "It's always you who thinks more than others."

The car stopped at the entrance of a narrow alley.

The alley is old, with residential buildings on both sides. Some of the paint on the walls is peeling off, and clotheslines extend from the windows, hanging with colorful clothes.

Deep in the alley, a half-open wooden door with peeling paint had no signboard, only a handwritten red paper pasted on the side of the door.

[Old Zhou's Duck]

Pushing open the door, the room was small, with only four square tables, but the floor was very clean.

The air was filled with a rich aroma of duck, not the pungent smell of spices, but the mellow meaty fragrance that comes from duck meat stewed for a long time. It also carried a faint scent of Chinese herbs.

The stove was in the inner room, and a man in his fifties was standing in front of a clay pot, holding a long-handled ladle and slowly stirring the boiling soup inside.

Soon, a woman of similar age heard the commotion and came out from the inner room with a gentle smile.

"Okay, you two, right? Want to eat here or take away?"

"You two look unfamiliar, so this must be your first time here. What would you like to eat? Would you like some old duck soup or duck leg rice?"