During the crisis PR surrounding the rumors of their teenage romance, Chén Zhāoyáng and Lín Xiǎotáng not only successfully defused the situation, but also allowed their classmates to understand them better, deepening their friendship. Following this incident, they cherished this budding romance all the more, hand in hand, forging steadily ahead in both their studies and daily lives.
Academically, they encouraged one another, and their grades consistently remained among the top in the class. In daily life, they would occasionally help out with the family business together. Thanks to their efforts, the convenience store grew more and more prosperous, and the mother's secret spicy sauce won over an increasing number of customers, with order volumes gradually rising.
Yet, Chén Zhāoyáng’s commercially minded heart was far from satisfied with this. He knew very well that in this ever-changing era, only by constantly exploring new business opportunities could the family's financial situation improve significantly, laying a more solid foundation for their future dreams.
Chapter 38