Song Fan never imagined things would get to this point. In the promotional photos for the milk tea shop, they hadn’t actually used Photinia flowers as an ingredient; anyone with a bit of sense could figure that out.

The boss isn’t here yet. I wonder if she’ll be mad at me.

Since the shop changed owners, Song Fan hadn’t made a single mistake. Now, during this critical promotional period, the shop’s entire comeback depended on this. The thought made her even more anxious.

Lin Xi didn’t blame Song Fan. Instead, she smiled and turned her gaze toward the slightly dissatisfied customers, speaking gently but firmly. "Dear customers, I’m truly sorry for the trouble this has caused. Our intention in launching the Photinia flower fruit tea was to let everyone enjoy a delicious drink while also experiencing some novelty and fun.

We never intended to deceive anyone, and we are well aware that Photinia flowers are not edible. That is why we only use them as a garnish, not as an ingredient in the tea itself. We hope you can understand."

"So this is the legendary Photinia flower fruit tea?" Lin Xi murmured softly. Her elegant hand reached out, fingertips lightly touching the cup. She then slowly lifted it and, closing her eyes, took a gentle sip.

Her every movement was like a carefully choreographed dance, so smooth and elegant that it captivated all who watched. The customers, who had arrived with a hint of anger, felt their rage dissipate as if carried away by a cool breeze, vanishing in an instant.

"You... you’re the owner of this milk tea shop?" one of them asked, a hint of disbelief in their voice as the realization dawned.

"So beautiful," another whispered, their voice low yet loud enough for those nearby to hear.

"She’s like a fairy who has descended to the mortal realm. Every move she makes is full of charm," someone else added.

"You know, I suddenly don’t even care if this tea really has Photinia flower in it. An owner this beautiful and understanding has already left a profound impression on me."

A potential crisis was instantly resolved by Lin Xi’s arrival and her deft handling of the situation.

"Boss, you’re amazing," Song Fan said gratefully. "I’m so glad you came. I really didn’t know how I would have handled that."

After this incident, Song Fan’s admiration for Lin Xi deepened. She felt a heartfelt gratitude and respect for her beautiful and wise boss.

"Song Fan, is there anything else I can help with?" Lin Xi asked softly.

"You don’t need to worry about a thing, Boss. Just sit down and rest. Baoling and I can handle it," Song Fan replied with a smile.

Only then did Lin Xi notice Deng Baoling was also busy in the shop. While helping with store affairs, she was also using her phone to capture every exciting moment. The images she captured were carefully sorted and became precious promotional material. She posted them to social media, where they continued to attract even more attention to the shop.

In Deng Baoling’s photos, Lin Xi inadvertently became the main attraction. Her elegant demeanor and charming smile were captured perfectly by the camera. In no time, her social media account’s follower count grew explosively, making her the center of attention.

When Deng Baoling finally looked at her phone again, her social media account had gained nearly 100,000 new followers, and the number was still climbing steadily. The comment section was buzzing with activity. People were eagerly asking for the milk tea shop’s exact location, desperate to visit and taste the legendary fruit tea for themselves. In that moment, Deng Baoling’s account became not just a promotional window for the shop but also a hot topic among tea enthusiasts.

Of course, that all came later. Right now, she was so busy she was running off her feet.

The milk tea shop was bustling. Drinks were served one after another, yet the line of customers only seemed to grow longer.

"This is strange. How did we get so popular all of a sudden?" a customer wondered aloud.

"I know, it’s like the crowd just appeared out of nowhere," Song Fan agreed, equally puzzled.

Just then, the doors of the neighboring Yonghui Supermarket slowly opened, and cheerful music began to play. Countless banners and flyers drifted down like snowflakes, catching everyone’s attention.

Someone in the crowd shouted excitedly, "Look, Yonghui Supermarket is opening!"

"Looks like they have a buy-one-get-one-free deal."

"What a discount! We have to check it out."

"I’ll go after I get my milk tea."

"There are still a few people ahead of me. I’ll go to the supermarket first and come back for my tea later. That makes the most sense."

People chattered among themselves. Some chose to get their milk tea first, while others decided to visit the supermarket before coming back. The area inside and outside the shop was a scene of bustling activity.

Witnessing the endless stream of customers flooding into the supermarket, Cui Hao was in the best of spirits. He stood shoulder to shoulder with Ming Yue on the sixth-floor observation deck, looking down at the lively scene below, his heart filled with emotion.

"What a fantastic turnout."

"Indeed," Ming Yue agreed. "Not everyone has the courage and vision to turn a desperate situation around like this. That Xue Yang... he really has guts and foresight. He dares to take risks and innovate." 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

She had returned to the Wang Family these past few days to announce she wanted to leave and strike out on her own. As she’d expected, everyone else in the family was all for it; they couldn’t wait for her to leave. To her astonishment, however, her father had been vehemently opposed. Because of that, she still hadn’t managed to break away from the Wang Family. But after seeing everything today, she thought she finally had a good reason to convince him.

"How are things on your end?" Cui Hao asked.

"I should be officially joining you as a colleague tomorrow," Ming Yue replied.

"Really? Then I look forward to having you on the team."

...

After finishing his work and taking a short break, Xue Yang carefully observed the supermarket’s operations. Everything was just as he had anticipated: orderly, with a never-ending stream of customers.

He then casually strolled out of the supermarket and headed to the nearby Xi Tea milk tea shop.

As soon as he stepped inside, Lin Xi shot up from her seat and ran toward him.

"Xue Yang, you’re finally here!" Lin Xi’s voice was filled with joy.

Xue Yang smiled back. "Looks like business here is pretty good, too."

Lin Xi lifted her head proudly. "Yeah! We had a few hiccups at the start, but I cleverly resolved them. Don’t you think I did a great job?"

Xue Yang didn’t skimp on his praise. "Indeed, very impressive."

Hearing the praise, Lin Xi’s face bloomed with a brilliant smile, as warm and bright as the spring sunshine.