Our Shop Got Reviewed by an Internet Celebrity

In the middle of the night, Zhang Yang was wide awake and went out onto the balcony to get some fresh air.

A breeze from Zhongshan Park caressed his face, and on this early summer night, he thought about many things.

A riverside mansion symbolizing wealth, a shop whose fate is uncertain, Mao Roast Duck restaurant that achieved initial success in its first venture, and a sleepless night brought about by a midnight cashback bonus.

And the girls who appeared in his life...

This summer seems to be getting hotter and hotter.

I took out my phone. I had just said goodnight to Bei Wei a dozen minutes ago. I had sent several messages to the real rich and beautiful Ms. Luo, whom I had just added today, but hadn't received a reply. So I gave up and checked my Moments. Hmm, she's flown to Beijing.

Pei Xiaoru kept him updated on everything from afternoon to evening, like she was live-streaming, making it seem like the shop would be sold tomorrow.

"Alright, let's talk about it after it's sold, you long-legged girl."

Zhang Yang put down his phone and ran back to his bedroom to sleep.

Starting the next day, Zhang Yang began to stay obediently at the Shudu Roasted Duck Restaurant.

People say that even a monk has to ring the bell every day, and with his ten-day cashback program offering exorbitant multipliers every day, it would be a bit unreasonable for him, the shop owner, not to stay in the shop peacefully.

Furthermore, whether the critical hit multiplier is random is not determined by the system.

It can't hurt to put in some effort and show it to the system.

It's another busy noon at the Shudu Roasted Duck Restaurant.

Zhang Yang stayed in the shop, occasionally helping to serve his customers braised Mao Roast Duck, while watching from afar as Bei Wei was busy verifying coupons at the front desk.

Wearing an apron, she skillfully took out her phone, increasingly resembling a young business owner.

"Zhang Yang," Bei Jiajia said, scrolling through her phone beside her, "Have you noticed? The topic of Mao Roast Duck has been quite popular lately."

She showed the latest videos from several top food review influencers.

The one at the top has already received over a million likes.

"I noticed it too. I don't understand how it suddenly started showing signs of fire." Zhang Yang nodded and walked out of the store with Bei Jiajia to talk in detail.

"To put it simply, my dad just received the news. There are countless people behind this, some acting spontaneously, and others deliberately pushing it. My dad was so excited last night that he couldn't sleep a wink," Bei Jiajia said with emotion.

When the wind is strong enough, even a pig can fly.

Moreover, he's a veteran in the Rong City catering industry who has been deeply rooted in the city for a long time.

"Could it explode?" Zhang Yang asked.

"Possibly." Bei Jiajia nodded. "In the past two days, the number of merchants inquiring about franchising with my dad's store has increased several times compared to before."

Suddenly, a sentence flashed through Zhang Yang's mind.

Although it's not the exact wording, that's the gist of it: incredible wealth is coming.

This statement was directed at Bei Tianfu.

As for Zhang Yang, he felt that if the Mao Roast Duck category really became popular, the number of franchise stores in such a large Magic City would be enough for him to make a living.

That said, the money he earns through this is nothing compared to the system, but the key is that he can openly and legitimately bring millions home under this guise, saving him the trouble of explaining himself.

"My dad is thinking about renting an office in Magic City and setting up headquarters," Bei Jiajia quietly told Zhang Yang.

Zhang Yang is naturally the general agent in Magic City, but if Tianfu Catering sets up its headquarters in Magic City, it will be easier to look at the East China catering market, recruit franchisees, and serve local businesses in Magic City, achieving a win-win situation with Zhang Yang.

Zhang Yang naturally welcomed this good thing with open arms.

"By the way, Uncle Bei, do you regret giving me the general agency in Magic City?" Zhang Yang asked, half-jokingly.

"It would be a lie to say I don't regret it," Bei Jiajia chuckled. "But one should be content. If you earn the franchise fee in Magic City that day, my dad will only earn more."

"Zhang Yang... Bei Jiajia." Not far away, Bei Wei leaned out of the store and waved from afar.

The two smiled and went back into the store.

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For several days in a row, Zhang Yang stayed in the store during the day and checked the goods at midnight sharp.

The critical hits were quite consistent, hovering around five or six times. Although there hadn't been a ten-times critical hit yet, Zhang Yang was still satisfied. After all, going from 100,000 a day to 500,000 or 600,000 a day felt like he was on a fast track. It was simply awesome.

Unfortunately, it's just a ten-day trial card. After ten days, he'll be back to square one, continuing his days of getting 100,000 yuan back every day. It's truly easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality!

Meanwhile, Bei Jiajia finally received definite news.

Her father decided to open a headquarters in Magic City to facilitate the franchising of stores, and as the only daughter in the family, Bei Jiajia inevitably had to go ahead and help out at home.

That day, around noon, inside the Shudu Roasted Duck Restaurant.

"Sis, that's about it. I think we haven't been coming to the store as much lately. Give me a call if you have any questions." Bei Jiajia and Bei Wei gave each other a light hug.

"Go ahead, you've been with us for so long, it's time to help your uncle out," Bei Wei said with a smile.

"It's mainly because Zhang is so generous, I have to do my best. By the way, Zhang hasn't arrived yet?" Bei Jiajia asked curiously.

Upon hearing this, Bei Wei couldn't help but blush.

Last night, Gu Jiani happened to be away from home, so Zhang Yang stayed at her place overnight. The two chatted until the early hours of the morning before going to sleep.

It's so early in the morning, someone should come to the shop eventually, but she couldn't bear to wake Zhang Yang, so she came by herself first.

"Oh, I got it." Bei Jiajia grinned mischievously. "By the way, sis, Zhang Shuai isn't here. I need to say a few words to you, so don't let him hear about it."

Bei Wei blinked, and seeing that Bei Jiajia looked at her as if asking her to lean closer, she gently leaned in.

"Sis, Zhang is such a hot commodity, don't you have any measures to keep an eye on him? There are all kinds of girls out there these days—pretty, outgoing, good-natured, bold and proactive... You need to be aware of the risks!" Bei Jiajia muttered quietly.

Bei Wei's smile remained unchanged, seemingly unsurprised by Bei Jiajia's words.

"Sister, why aren't you reacting?" Bei Jiajia asked, puzzled.

"What kind of reaction can I have? You said it yourself, there are all sorts of things out there, you can't stop them. Do you expect me to cry, make a scene, or threaten suicide and keep pushing him away?" Bei Wei smiled gently.

"It's better to guide than to block, and I can't possibly be better than anyone else."

"Then... what should we do?" Bei Jiajia stammered.

"Silly girl, be the most special, the most irreplaceable in some way," Bei Wei said softly. "Like, the most obedient, the most understanding, the most sensible, the best cook..."

"Is it really that hard to keep a boy around?" Bei Jiajia exclaimed in surprise.

"Just let things take their course, sweetie. It seems like you're thinking about things more than I am," Bei Wei said with a smile, ruffling the hair of her distant cousin.

Bei Jiajia mumbled a couple of things and then fell silent.

She vaguely sensed that something was off about Bei Wei's thinking. After all, he was just a boy, what was so special about him, and why was she acting like the most irreplaceable one in front of him?

But thinking back, Zhang Yang is so handsome, so rich, and has such a great physique.

No one would be willing to let go!

"Thinking about it this way, it actually makes a lot of sense." With that thought, Bei Jiajia left Shudu Roasted Duck first.

Her next task was quite demanding: renting an office and coordinating with her father's work. Just thinking about it gave her a headache, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. After all, she was her father's only daughter, and no matter how big the company became, wouldn't it eventually belong to her?

It was almost noon, and besides the staff, only Bei Wei was in the Shudu Roasted Duck restaurant today.

"Bei Wei, why didn't you wake me up this morning?" Zhang Yang sent a video; she looked like she had just gotten up.

"You were sleeping soundly, and I just woke up, so I got up first." Bei Wei smiled and video-chatted with Zhang Yang. "How about it, do you want to come over? Bei Jiajia isn't at the shop today, so we're one person short."

"You're really treating Bei Jiajia like a shop assistant?" Zhang Yang laughed. "Wait a minute, I'll be there as soon as possible."

Just as the video ended, a customer needed to verify their voucher, so Bei Wei quickly got to work.

Outside the store, two figures had just gotten out of a car not far away.

"Is this the restaurant? I looked around and it seems like this Mao Roast Duck place is the most popular one nearby," one of the slightly overweight middle-aged men said to his photographer.

This is Gourmet Talk, one of the leading creators in the domestic restaurant review field.

With over ten million followers across the internet, every time he visits a restaurant, he generates an incredible amount of attention and traffic for that restaurant, and every day a bunch of restaurants online are desperately seeking his attention.

His style of restaurant reviews is quite unique; although he's sharp-tongued, he tailors his approach to each dish.

He's more demanding of larger stores and surprisingly more lenient with smaller ones, which has long been his own set of store-exploration logic.

"Yes, this is the only one nearby," photographer Old Liu nodded in agreement. "A windfall has arrived, but I wonder if this shop can capitalize on it."

The reason they went straight to this restaurant was because many food bloggers across the country had recently been exploring Mao Roast Duck restaurants, and this one had a good reputation and was recommended by some people, so they decided to check it out.

"Let's go!" The Gourmet waved his hand, put on his mask, and the two walked straight away.

Standing in front of the shop, the Gourmet glanced at the packed crowd and exchanged a look with his partner.

"There are quite a lot of people; business seems to be good."

Stepping into the store, you're greeted by a mouthwatering aroma that tantalizes the taste buds. The place is bustling with noise, and everyone seems to be enjoying their meal.

The Gourmet looked towards the counter, where a pretty girl with fair skin was busy taking orders and verifying coupons, looking quite busy.

"Hello, would you like to order?" The Gourmet approached politely.

During busy times like this, the staff in the store might be a bit restless, and he was mentally prepared that the service in the store might not be as attentive.

"Hello, how many people are with you here?" Bei Wei noticed the arrival of guests while she was busy and quickly greeted them with a smile.

"Two people," the Gourmet's voice came from under his mask.

He was actually a little surprised. Despite how busy things were at the scene, this person was surprisingly calm and composed, and even managed to make him feel their enthusiasm.

In an instant, before even taking a bite, the Gourmet's fondness for the restaurant had increased dramatically.

"If there are two of you, I recommend our two-person set meal. Take a look at the menu, and you can choose your own side dishes if you'd like," Bei Wei said with a smile.

"Are you a shop assistant? Or...?" the Gourmet asked casually.

"Oh, this is my boyfriend's shop, I help out here," Bei Wei replied.

"Got it, isn't she just the boss's wife?" The Gourmet and his companion exchanged a glance and smiled.

Upon hearing this, Bei Wei smiled shyly, though she didn't say anything, she couldn't help but feel a little sweet inside.

The Gourmet thought to himself, "It's not easy for young people to start a business. I'll definitely put in a good word for them later. Besides, this shop is doing so well. It's good to say a few nice things for them."

"Alright, then give us a meal for two," the Gourmet said.

"Okay, by the way, you can buy it online from our store; it's cheaper there," Bei Wei reminded her.

"No need, no need, I'll just pay directly. Young lady, your shop is very nice; you even know to remind us. Unlike some shops that pretend not to know, they don't tell us about discounts and make us pay more," the Gourmet said with a smile, his goodwill towards the shop growing even stronger.

The two found seats and sat down, patiently waiting and taking notes.

The Gourmet casually wiped the table, leaving no trace of grease on his hands, and immediately nodded.

For large restaurants, the focus is on the food itself. As for small restaurants, it's unrealistic to expect them to cook elaborate dishes. So how do you praise them? Naturally, you find something to praise, all sorts of details.

Take this table, for example; there's not a speck of grease on it.

For a Mao Roast Duck restaurant to go to this lengths is quite remarkable, isn't it? Furthermore, despite the strong flavors involved, the restaurant thoughtfully provides different levels of spiciness. Doesn't this demonstrate a customer-centric service philosophy?

See? Who says there's nowhere to praise? There are plenty of places to praise.

"It hasn't been easy. Two young people have worked so hard to open a small shop, and now the business is finally picking up. We even have a theme for this issue," the Gourmet remarked, looking around.

In the vast Magic City, two young people who left their hometowns built this small shop with their own hands.

Isn't it true that hard work leads to wealth, and that we create our future with our own hands?

The Gourmet's inspiration struck; before even taking a bite, a whole host of copywriting ideas had already formed in his mind.

"Hello, number 27." The waiter brought the Mao Roast Duck they had been waiting for to the table.

The Gourmet and his photographer looked at the Mao Roast Duck in front of them, smelling the enticing aroma, and couldn't help but feel their mouths water and their appetites whetted.

They had eaten Mao Roast Duck before, but that was in Rong City.

In Magic City, they hadn't had such authentic Mao Roast Duck in a long time.

Take a bite.

Spicy and numbing, the roast duck wasn't greasy at all, which shows that they put a lot of effort into selecting the duck embryos.

"Great, not greasy at all, a perfect dish to eat with rice."

"I think I can eat two bowls of rice."

"Most importantly, the price wasn't high either. It only cost us fifty yuan for the two of us, which is quite a bargain."

The Gourmet were full of praise, and 99% of the time it came from their own hearts.

What more could you ask for at fifty yuan? Think about it: the service is good, the restaurant is clean, the food isn't greasy and goes well with rice, and it's not expensive at all. It's great!

The camera opposite faithfully recorded the Gourmet enjoying the food on the spot.

At the front desk, Bei Wei was busy when a shop assistant suddenly ran up to tell her about it.

"That one over there looks like an online influencer; she's here to check out the store."

"A social media influencer's restaurant review?" Bei Wei's heart skipped a beat. Looking at it from afar, the more she looked, the more familiar it seemed.

Isn't this... isn't this the most sarcastic Gourmet on the entire internet? Oh no, I didn't prepare in advance, and I don't even know if he was satisfied with the meal.

After thinking it over, she decided to go and ask.

"Um, sir, how do you like our food?" She stepped forward with a hint of trepidation.

The Gourmet was wiping his mouth with a tissue when he saw the young proprietress come over and ask him something, and his eyes immediately lit up with a smile.

Well, I was recognized after all.

"Don't be nervous, are you afraid I'll be sharp-tongued?" The Gourmet looked at the girl in front of him with amusement and asked with a smile.

Bei Wei gave an awkward smile; that was essentially what she meant.

"Are you from Rong City?" the Gourmet asked. "The taste is actually quite authentic, exactly the same as what we eat in Rong City."

"Thank you, thank you for the compliment." Bei Wei felt a sense of relief.

These top internet celebrities can literally decide the life or death of a restaurant with a single sentence, so she can't help but be nervous.

"By the way, how did you come up with the idea of opening a Mao Roast Duck restaurant?" the Gourmet asked curiously.

"Hmm... because I really like the taste of my hometown, my boyfriend opened an authentic Rong City- style Mao Roast Duck restaurant for me." Bei Wei blinked, subtly showing off their affection.

The Gourmet's eyes lit up.

There was such a surprising twist.

A couple who were working hard in Shanghai, far from their Magic City, opened a Mao Roast Duck restaurant for the girlfriend because she said she missed the taste of home.

That's a great selling point for this issue.

He had a vague feeling that this episode would generate a lot of buzz once it was released.

"Teachers, if you think it's delicious, please put in a good word for us. I'd really appreciate it," Bei Wei couldn't help but plead.

"Don't worry, our evaluations will be fair and unbiased. They'll be as they are," the Gourmet said with a smile, exchanging a glance with his photographer before both of them stood up.

"By the way, you're busy in the shop all by yourself, where's your boyfriend?" Before leaving, the Gourmet asked one more question.

"My boyfriend?" Bei Wei glanced instinctively towards the outside of the store, then suddenly pointed into the distance and said, "My boyfriend is outside; he just arrived."

A moment later, the Gourmet and his photographer stood outside the shop, staring blankly at the young man getting off the Cullinan not far away.

The car is cool, expensive, costing millions, and exudes an aura of wealth.

The person who got out of the car was very tall and handsome; you could feel his aura even from this distance.

"This is... the shop owner?" The Gourmet was speechless.

Is this the young man he sees struggling and striving in Magic City? The young man who creates happiness with his own hands?

Wait, wait, wait? The theme is changing!

"Zhang Yang, you're here! Teacher Gourmet are at our shop." As soon as Bei Wei saw Zhang Yang, she excitedly went up to him, grabbed his arm, and introduced him.

Zhang Yang woke up really late this morning because last night was just too crazy.

He had just gotten up and finished breakfast, and thinking that Bei Wei would be the only one at the shop today, he rushed over.

"Teacher Gourmet?" Zhang Yang was a little taken aback.

But soon, he looked at the iconic mustache and the mouth that was always spewing profanities, and immediately it dawned on him.

Isn't this the top food blogger, the famously sarcastic Gourmet critic, Lao Tao Lao Shi?

Why are you here to check out our store?

Zhang Yang immediately realized the seriousness of the problem.

"Hello, teachers." He greeted them with a smile.

After all, this store is related to my mission, so I can't really say I don't care.

"Hello, hello, so you're the shop owner." The Gourmet stepped forward, shook hands, and took a closer look at the owner of the Mao Roast Duck shop.

He drives Cullinan, wears Audemars Piguet, and is so handsome.

His girlfriend missed the flavors of Rong City, so without a second thought, he opened a Mao Roast Duck restaurant for her.

This character is so likable!

As he shook hands, the Gourmet's mind raced, trying to figure out how to make this video a huge hit.

A guy who's rich, good-looking, and dotes on his girlfriend is bound to be popular!

Zhang Yang looked at the ever-changing expression in the eyes of the famous restaurant blogger in front of him with a strange feeling, and couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.

Wait, is this guy alright?

"Is the food alright, teachers?" Zhang Yang asked politely.

"Excellent, absolutely excellent, the taste is very authentic." The Gourmet praised it highly, then hesitated for a moment, "Um, would it be convenient for the owner to cooperate with me in taking some pictures of something?"

Zhang Yang was slightly taken aback, but then understood after the Gourmet's explanation.

This is for gathering material.

Only···

He didn't really like the persona he created for himself: a rich, handsome man who dotes on his girlfriend and therefore opens a shop.

I feel guilty.

Spoiling him is fine; he's never treated others unfairly. However, in other aspects, while he doesn't deliberately hide his wealth, it's not good for a top-tier internet celebrity like you to use it as a selling point to portray yourself as a rich male god. It's too high-profile, and it feels inappropriate to do this just for traffic.

Moreover, this character's personality is imbued with a deep sense of affection throughout the text...

He really doesn't deserve that.

It's true that Lao Zhang dotes on his girlfriend, but he really doesn't deserve the word "deep affection"! Let's not let him tarnish that word.

"Let me think about it some more." Zhang Yang did not agree immediately.

"Zhang Yang..." Bei Wei gently shook Zhang Yang's arm, her eyes pleading.

What does it mean for a store to be promoted by a social media influencer with millions of followers? It means it's about to take off! She didn't want to miss this opportunity.

Moreover, Teacher Gourmet really loves the character she wanted to create for Zhang Yang, okay?

Since Bei Wei kept pleading like this, Zhang Yang had no choice but to compromise: don't show your face.

"Master Gourmet, cooperating is no problem, but this..." Zhang Yang explained tactfully.

The Gourmet nodded quite readily after hearing this.

It's fine not to show your face, but you can show your back or your side profile to leave the fans in suspense. It might even be more effective that way.

A moment later, at the Gourmet's arrangement, Zhang Yang changed into the store's work uniform apron, showing off his boyfriend arms, and cooperated with the Gourmet to record a batch of footage.

The photographer sometimes captured the view from behind, and sometimes from the side.

Although none of the shots show a direct view of the face, people tend to fill in the blanks with their imaginations. These omissions actually give people more room for imagination and arouse endless curiosity.

All done!