Daddy's Gourmet Shop-Chapter 425 - 415: Proactive Yet Humble

Huang Tao was halfway through cooking when he suddenly heard that cold, mechanical system prompt...

He couldn’t help but pause for a moment, his hand holding the ladle hesitated for a split second.

A big question mark quietly rose in his mind: Could this damn system be about to release a task?

Judging by the system’s usual quirks, there’s a high chance of it!

He could almost imagine the tasks the system would issue.

Something like, "Please sell 1,000 servings of Shredded Eel in Garlic Sauce within three days."

"Besides featuring the new dishes from the store in the ’Food and Beauty’ magazine, please also appear in it in this issue of the ’Food and Beauty’ magazine."

"From January 1st, please appear in the ’Food and Beauty’ magazine five times in one year!"

However, this time...

He guessed wrong!

[Ding~]

[Congratulations to the host! The delicacies in your store have once again been selected by the ’Food and Beauty’ magazine, offering you an invitation to feature in the magazine again.]

[Also, congratulations to the host for breaking the precedent of the ’Food and Beauty’ magazine, becoming the first person to feature consecutively in the magazine, showcasing outstanding performance, thus completing a stage hidden task: Feature in two consecutive issues of any culinary magazine within the same year. A lottery chance is rewarded, please check and claim it.]

Wow~

Without any preparation or concerns, the reward just appeared, surprising him with joy in his mind...

He had to admit, the unexpected reward from the system felt incredibly satisfying!

Luckily, he managed to hold back the rush of excitement!

Not allowing a surprised look to appear on his attractive face for scoring a free reward.

Otherwise, breaking into a silly smile would have puzzled Lin Manli and the others.

Even if they didn’t ask, they would silently wonder in their minds.

Thinking about this, he continued to devote himself to the great cause of cooking.

Of course, he didn’t forget the newly acquired hidden task reward.

Since the system gave such a reward, he decided to try his luck in a draw, given that his ladling skills had improved.

Now he can completely manage both ladling and playing the lottery without them interfering with each other in the slightest.

So...

Relying on strong willpower, he silently recited in his mind, "System, I want to draw now!"

As soon as he finished speaking~

The transparent panel in front of him disappeared with a swoosh.

Immediately, a transparent big round wheel appeared before his eyes.

But what left him speechless was...

The different areas on this transparent wheel didn’t have any labels, just some Arabic numbers as substitutes.

At this point, four large words appeared on the wheel: Blind Draw Wheel.

Upon seeing these words, only the word "ha" could express Huang Tao’s current mood.

Ha~

Oh system, why not just go for a blind box draw?

Before Huang Tao could complain a few words, before he could pray a few words...

The pointer on the blind draw wheel started spinning, from fast to slow...

Finally, it slowly landed on area 8.

[Congratulations to the host for winning the prize in area 8: One Automated Shaved Ice Machine (includes a complete guide to making cold drinks). (ps: The prize is stored in the system space and can be collected at any time.)]

Huang Tao had no intention of collecting it just yet.

He thought about claiming it quietly on the way to pick up Xuanxuan from school, and then bringing it back to the store.

After all, the staff and Lin Manli and others are around, and there are many eyes.

If he just conjured a machine out of thin air, it would easily be noticed and difficult to explain, right!

However, he first claimed the attached guide to making cold drinks.

[Congratulations to the host for claiming the "Complete Guide to Making Cold Drinks", with this guide you can make the best tasting cold drinks in the world.]

In an instant...

The complete guide to making cold drinks turned into a stream of light and entered his mind.

He immediately felt that he’d fully mastered numerous cold drink recipes.

Then he continued cooking Shredded Eel in Garlic Sauce with his right hand holding the ladle and his left hand with the pan.

Once finished, he plated the dish and presented it nicely.

Liu was ready with the camera to capture close-ups of each new dish.

It was nearly 4 PM by the time everything was done.

Lin Manli’s lips curved into a charming arc: "Thanks for your hard work, Boss Huang. For today, that will be the end of our shoot. Once this is published, I’ll send you a copy of the magazine along with the digital version."

Huang Tao nodded in agreement: "Sure, and thanks to you all for making a trip here. It’s an honor for Delicious Restaurant to be chosen by ’Food and Beauty’ magazine to feature in this issue again."

Lin Manli’s eyes smiled: "Boss Huang, you’re too kind. Your agreement to let us shoot your new dishes at your place is an honor for ’Food and Beauty’ magazine! Thanks to you, the last issue was not only well received by fans but also set the highest sales records ever!"

"Really!"

Huang Tao smiled: "After your magazine issue was released, the business at my restaurant improved clearly. It’s a win-win cooperation."

"Boss Huang, you’ve summed it up concisely!"

Lin Manli nodded in agreement: "We’d like Boss Huang to look out for ’Food and Beauty’ magazine more in the future, and hope we can have a pleasant cooperation continuously."

Liu glanced at Lin Manli with a mix of confusion and shock.

It was as if he couldn’t believe what he had just heard.

You had to know that it was always others trying to collaborate with their Chief Editor Lin, and their Chief Editor Lin never looked at others twice.

Who would’ve thought...

The tides have turned!

The Chief Editor Lin actually humbly requested further cooperation in front of Boss Huang!

It can only be said that their Chief Editor Lin had been completely won over by Boss Huang’s culinary skills, admiring him from the bottom of her heart, leading her to seek further cooperation.

Mei paused, seemed to be pondering something, but then smiled playfully.

She seriously suspected their Chief Editor Lin wanted to use work as an excuse to interact more with Boss Huang, but she had no proof.

Huang Tao nodded in agreement: "Of course."

He had no reason to refuse free publicity being offered to him.

Besides, after the magazine feature last time, the restaurant’s revenue increased significantly, and its reputation soared.

Continuing the collaboration is nothing but beneficial for him.

With everything settled, Lin Manli and her team had no reason to stay any longer.

She said with a bit of reluctance: "Then we won’t hold up your work any longer, Boss Huang, we’ll head back now."

"Alright!"

Huang Tao nodded, showing no intent to keep them.

It was almost time to pick up Xuanxuan from school.

Once he picked Xuanxuan up, it would be nearly dinner time.

He neither had the time nor energy to entertain them further, so he agreed to their departure readily.

Upon hearing this, Lin Manli lifted her alluring eyes over to Huang Tao’s face, pursed her lips, smiled charmingly, and asked: "Can I come over to eat another day?"

After speaking, she looked up at Huang Tao again, her eyes filled with a trace of anticipation.

Huang Tao replied casually with a smile: "Of course, you’re welcome anytime."

These words made a wave of joy ripple in Lin Manli’s heart.

Liu extended his hand to Huang Tao, saying his goodbyes: "Boss Huang, goodbye."

Huang Tao shook his hand: "Goodbye."

He then nodded towards Lin Manli and Mei.

Mei nodded back.

Lin Manli smiled.