Chapter 156

The culinary recruitment program was sponsored by Gu Corporation.

At the time, Gu Qingyan's love-struck behavior even trended on social media.

People were used to seeing love-struck girls, but a love-struck boy was a first.

Netizens found him both pitiable and endearing.

With such high online popularity, clips of the show were constantly being edited and posted online.

Some even had commentary added.

Public accounts reposted them, causing the popularity to soar.

A small online variety show that hadn't even officially launched, and was only being live-streamed, suddenly became a hit.

Within two days, Gu Corporation's stock heat increased by 2%.

This title sponsorship was truly worth it.

Even the Gu family parents' friends were telling them how clever their son's move was.

It was all part of their plan. Young people really know how to leverage the internet.

The Gu family parents smiled mysteriously without saying a word.

Only the couple knew that their son wasn't actually that calculating. He had simply fallen in love for real.

The Gu Family Older Brother approached his parents and said, "I have some important business partners who'd like to go and eat there. Could they go as food tasters?"

This business deal was quite important to them.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have asked his parents for this favor.

After all, as the title sponsor, surely they could enjoy some small perks.

The Gu family parents' eyes widened as they looked at each other, wondering why they hadn't thought of this before.

They immediately said, "Good idea, son."

The Gu Family Older Brother didn't understand what they meant, but he saw his parents contacting Shen Wei to arrange a visit.

Well, well, it seemed they had inadvertently given them an idea.

Shen Wei quickly agreed and thoughtfully asked if they wanted to appear on the live stream.

Usually, entrepreneurs prefer to keep a low profile and avoid public exposure.

Especially now, with such high popularity.

But the Gu family parents weren't ordinary people.

When they heard they could be on a live stream watched by over a million people, they happily agreed.

The next day, netizens discovered that there were special seats for some diners.

They were outraged: "What's this? People using connections to get in? That's too much!"

"If they can do it, why can't I?"

Just as everyone was angrily expressing their discontent, they suddenly noticed there was a placard on that table.

After zooming in frantically with two fingers, they deflated. No comparison - these were the big sponsors.

The ones who had splashed out 200 million.

The netizens who had just been righteously indignant and protesting suddenly said, "I guess I didn't want to eat there that badly after all."

"I can just have some instant noodles."

"Actually, my fried rice isn't bad."

Some Gu Corporation employees recognized their bosses: "That's our chairman and his wife. I've only seen them once from afar at the annual company party. I can't believe they came to the live stream. They must be helping our young master chase his wife."

"Big brother above, how did you see that? They clearly just wanted to eat there themselves."

"If even big shots at this level are enjoying the food so much, it must be really good."

"These rich people, what good food haven't they tried before?"

"If even they think it's good, how delicious must it be?"

Ignoring the live stream for now, Shen Wei immediately ran over, intending to bring the child back.

The netizens watching the live stream didn't know what was happening. They just saw an adorable little baby enter the frame.

"Wow, how did NiuNiu get there?"

"It's dangerous over there!"

Some people were aware of the danger, but most were just happily amused.

They thought it was some kind of Easter egg arranged by the live stream.

Then everyone witnessed a heart-stopping moment.

The child almost touched a pot of soup on the ground.

That pot had just been brought to a boil.

If the hot soup inside were to spill, it would be no laughing matter.

All the onlookers felt their hearts skip a beat.

When Shen Wei approached, her face had turned pale, but someone quick-witted had already scooped NiuNiu into their arms.

To everyone's surprise, it was Jiang Xun.

Jiang Xun had been in the back row.

When he saw NiuNiu, it was as if he reacted instinctively, immediately taking her into his arms.

NiuNiu usually loved being held.

At that moment, she hadn't realized the danger she'd just been in.

She simply thought a handsome big brother had picked her up.

Then her soft little face nestled against his neck.

Her warm breath tickled his jawline.

When Shen Wei came over, her face was still pale. She reached out, and NiuNiu naturally transferred to Shen Wei's arms.

The children at the kindergarten all adored Shen Wei.

Even Liu Chef, sitting at the judges' table, was stunned.

He immediately stood up and exclaimed, "How did you get here?!"

NiuNiu said, "This morning, I secretly got in the car with Grandpa and came here!"

Later, when Grandpa got out of the car, he didn't notice her. She stayed in the car for a while, got bored, and then got out.

She had only walked towards the bustling area, nearly causing this disaster. Liu Chef felt his heart clench with fear.

He immediately scolded her sternly, "You little rascal, I told you to stay at home obediently. Why didn't you listen?"

Liu Chef rarely showed such a severe expression. NiuNiu, who had been smiling cheerfully, was suddenly scolded by her dear grandfather. Tears immediately welled up in her eyes.

She looked pitifully at Liu Chef and Shen Wei.

As if filled with endless grievance.

Shen Wei usually couldn't resist when children cried or threw tantrums.

But this time, she steeled her heart and didn't comfort her.

It had been far too dangerous earlier. If Jiang Xun hadn't intervened, NiuNiu would certainly have been in danger.

Finally, the little one burst into tears, burying her face in Shen Wei's embrace, looking utterly heartbroken, as if she had been terribly wronged.

When NiuNiu's temper flared up, she insisted on finding the handsome big brother, referring to Jiang Xun who had just saved her.

Shen Wei had to patiently coax her, "The handsome big brother is in a competition. He'll come to see you later, okay?"

NiuNiu reluctantly nodded.

Shen Wei had initially wanted to keep a stern face and explain the gravity of the situation to the child, but hearing NiuNiu cry for the handsome big brother even through her tears...

She really couldn't help it.

Indeed, NiuNiu's character as a little flirt remained unshaken.