Reborn in 2006, I met Mr. Zhou from the past.

The sun was shining brightly that day, a gentle breeze was blowing, and everything was just perfect.

Inside the shop, a dazzling array of desserts are displayed exquisitely in transparent glass cases, enough to whet the appetites of diners just by looking at them. Customers come in a constant stream, and the business is booming beyond imagination.

Su Fengxia also became a temporary helper, warmly greeting every customer in the store and keeping herself very busy.

"Su Fengnan..."

Su Fengnan was focused on packing desserts for a customer when a clear and familiar voice came from behind her, causing her to look up.

Zhang Xinrui was seen holding her brother's arm, waiting in line to pay the bill.

Su Fengnan's eyes lit up, and she quickened her pace, quickly finishing the previous orders before it was their turn.

"What are you doing here?" Zhang Xinrui asked curiously, her eyes full of surprise.

"I'm free on weekends, so I come here to work part-time," Su Fengnan replied with a smile, her tone light and cheerful.

"So what time do you finish get off work?" Zhang Xinrui asked again.

Su Fengnan smiled and handed the neatly packaged paper bag to Zhang Xinrui, gesturing towards the door: "Go wait for me under the parasol outside for a while, I'll be right there and come find you."

Zhang Xinrui nodded obediently, "Okay, then I'll wait for you."

Zhang Wenhao, who had been silently observing from the side, raised an eyebrow slightly, as if he had figured something out. However, there were too many people around, and it wasn't a good time to speak, so he remained silent, only glancing between his sister and Su Fengnan.

Then, Su Fengnan handed over the packaging and cashier duties to Yanzi. Yanzi had been watching all morning and had already memorized the process, but she wasn't quite proficient at actually doing it.

After Yanzi took over, the operation went smoothly without any problems.

Su Fengnan then turned around with relief and took out two cups of tea that had been prepared beforehand. One was a warm cinnamon and orange peel tea for Zhang Wenhao, and the other was a honey lemon water for Zhang Xinrui.

Zhang Xinrui took the cup, eagerly took a sip, and tasted the sweet and sour flavor at the perfect temperature. A smile immediately spread across her face, and she quickly thanked him, "Thank you, Feng Nan, it's delicious!"

"Come sit down for a while and rest your feet." Zhang Xinrui moved to the side, making room for herself and patting her side.

Su Fengnan didn't stand on ceremony and sat down, smiling as she asked, "Did you come here specifically to see me?"

"I messaged you before, and you said you'd be helping out here this weekend, so I dragged my brother along to check it out," Zhang Xinrui said, her gaze sweeping across the shop. She couldn't help but exclaim repeatedly, "This shop is decorated quite stylishly, and I didn't expect the desserts to taste so amazing."

Su Fengnan smiled gently, "Have you tried them all?"

"Yes, I've never seen several of these flavors before, and they taste really good." Zhang Xinrui pointed to the packaging bag next to her. "Look, I bought all these new products. I'll let my mom try them when I get home. Plus, it's buy one get one free, which is a great deal."

"If you like it, just let me know next time you come, and I'll have the chef make it for you fresh."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xinrui's face immediately lit up with a smile. "Really? That's wonderful! But... I hope your boss won't give you any trouble?"

"Won't."

"You own this shop, right, Su Fengnan?"

Zhang Wenhao suddenly spoke up, and Su Fengnan turned to look at him, her gaze frank, and readily admitted, "Yes! Brother Zhang, how did you figure that out?"

She never intended to hide it from Zhang Xinrui; the more people who know about a shop like this, the better the business will be.

Zhang Wenhao smiled faintly: "It's nothing, just a gut feeling."

In fact, from the moment he entered the store, he noticed that Su Fengnan was constantly busy at the cashier. Soft jazz music flowed through the store, and the air was filled with the aroma of baked goods and the sweetness of fresh fruit. Warm yellow lights shone on her, outlining her focused profile. She not only carefully instructed the staff next to her, but also kept a close eye on the flow of customers and goods in the store. Her composed demeanor as a manager was undeniable.

Hearing her brother's words, Zhang Xinrui was first taken aback, then her eyes widened as she scanned Su Fengnan from head to toe, and she quipped in a surprising way, "You could clearly make a living off your looks, but you insist on opening a shop and being your own boss. Are you trying to kill us all?"

Su Fengnan: "..."

Zhang Wenhao was also amused by his sister's sudden "shenanigans" and burst into laughter. Their hearty laughter attracted the attention of the guests nearby.

Su Fengnan shook her head helplessly, and could only play along: "There's nothing I can do, what can I do? My parents gave birth to such a smart and adorable little girl like me! I want to keep a low profile, but my abilities don't allow it."

"Hey, you're really taking advantage of this!" Zhang Xinrui snorted arrogantly, but her eyes and brows were full of laughter.

After the laughter subsided, Zhang Xinrui's expression suddenly became serious. She rested her chin on her hand, her tone filled with genuine envy: "But speaking of which, Fengnan, you're really amazing. Unlike me, I'm strictly controlled by my family, and I can't do anything I want. Sometimes I really feel that life is bleak, and I have no hope at all."

Su Fengnan sensed the dejection in her voice, abandoned her joking intentions, and gently comforted her, "No, it's nothing. Actually, I only have a stake. After all, I'm still a student. How can I have that much energy to fully commit? I just got lucky."

She knew the principle that excess leads to loss; if others praised her for her good manners, she would be arrogant and ignorant if she took advantage of it.

Zhang Wenhao remained silent, sitting quietly with his gaze seemingly fixed on Su Fengnan. Seeing her composed and humble demeanor in front of her sister, a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes. His perception of this girl seemed to have been refreshed—capable yet unassuming, that was truly admirable.

After chatting for a while, the brother and sister got up to say goodbye.

As they were leaving, Zhang Xinrui took her brother's arm and waved back at Su Fengnan, saying, "We're off then! Don't worry, your shop is so great, I'll definitely rave about it on my WeChat Moments when I get back. Don't worry about being too busy!"

Su Fengnan smiled as she watched the two figures disappear around the street corner, feeling a warm glow in her heart.

The first day of trial operation felt like a sweet battle.

It wasn't until 8 p.m. that the store lights finally softened, and the air still held the warm aroma of butter and caramel. Dragging their slightly sore legs, everyone looked at the empty display cases—the new products were almost completely sold out, leaving only a few sugar-free and buckwheat breads sitting forlornly in the corner.

Fortunately, the stock was limited, and since it was just a trial run, this minor disappointment is not a big deal.

At the cashier, Su Fengnan was looking down, carefully counting the banknotes in the register. The rustling sound was, to everyone's ears, the most pleasant sound in the world.