My Taoist buddy has practiced surrogacy

Chapter 1247 Surprise

Finally one day, Zhou Xing mustered up the courage to confess his feelings to Ling Xue. On a starry night, they stood on the rooftop of a supermarket overlooking the bustling city lights. Zhou Xing looked into Ling Xue's eyes affectionately and said sincerely: "Ling Xue, over this period of time, I have found that my feelings for you have gone beyond the scope of partners. I hope we can become more important people in life."

A hint of surprise and shyness flashed in Ling Xue's eyes, and she nodded gently, accepting Zhou Xing's feelings. From then on, they were not only business partners, but also life partners. Their relationship was sublimated in the challenges and growth they experienced together, becoming a beautiful love story.

Zhou Xing stood at the entrance of the bustling supermarket, his eyes as sharp as a hawk, examining every corner. This supermarket chain is his pride, and he demands perfection from the placement of goods to the service attitude of employees. He shuttled between the shelves, adjusting the position of goods from time to time to ensure that every product can attract customers' attention. His fingers gently brushed across the neat rows of goods, as if he was caressing his child's face.

During such a routine inspection, Zhou Xing heard a burst of hurried footsteps. He turned around and saw a lady hurriedly pushing a cart full of samples and documents. She was holding a thick contract in her hand, and beads of sweat were oozing from her forehead. This lady was Ling Xue, the owner of a small food processing factory. Her factory was small in scale, but it was famous for its quality.

"Hello, I'm Ling Xue, from 'Xueyu Food Square', these are some of my company's products." Ling Xue said as she tried to pass the sample in her hand to Zhou Xing. Her voice was trembling, but her eyes were firm, revealing a spirit of not giving up.

Zhou Xing took the sample and frowned slightly. He was always cautious about new suppliers. After all, there were too many fake and inferior products on the market. Once introduced, it would be a fatal blow to the supermarket's reputation. He carefully checked the quality of the sample and observed Ling Xue's expression calmly.

Ling Xue sensed Zhou Xing's hesitation, so she took a deep breath and began to introduce her product features and production process in detail. Her words were full of confidence and enthusiasm, which made people interested in her products. Zhou Xing listened to Ling Xue's introduction, and the ice in his heart began to melt. He decided to give this brave lady a chance.

There is a huge conference table in Zhou Xing's office, covered with thick folders and various market analysis reports. His assistant Xiao Li is busy sorting out materials in preparation for the upcoming supplier review meeting. Zhou Xing sits at the head of the table with a sharp gaze, knowing that today's decision will have a significant impact on the future development of the supermarket.

Ling Xue sat in a corner of the conference room, holding a carefully prepared speech in her hand. Her heartbeat quickened, but she tried to stay calm. She knew that today's performance would directly affect whether she could become a supplier of Zhouxing Supermarket.

The meeting started, and Zhou Xing listened to the introductions of other suppliers one by one. Their words were fluent and their PPTs were beautifully made, but Zhou Xing's face didn't change much. Finally, it was Ling Xue's turn to speak. She took a deep breath and stood up.

"Dear Mr. Zhou, judges, I am Ling Xue from 'Xueyu Food Square'." Her voice was clear and firm, in stark contrast to her previous nervousness. She began to introduce her products in detail, from the selection of raw materials to the production process, every detail was carefully prepared. Her eyes sparkled with pride in her products and her dedication to quality.

As Ling Xue's introduction deepened, Zhou Xing's expression began to change subtly. He was moved by Ling Xue's insistence on product quality and attracted by her keen insight into the market. However, he did not express his opinion immediately, but raised a series of sharp questions to test Ling Xue's ability to respond.

Ling Xue was not stumped. She answered one by one, and each answer seemed to be well thought out. Finally, Zhou Xing announced that they would conduct a field visit to Ling Xue's company, which was the last hurdle to becoming a supplier.

The competition started, Ling Xue relied on her outstanding strength to overcome all obstacles and quickly entered the finals. In the finals, her opponent was the top disciple of another sect. The two sides fought back and forth and it was hard to decide. At the critical moment, Ling Xue suddenly remembered some skills and experience Zhou Xing taught her, so she adjusted her breathing and concentrated her mind to use her unique skill - "Frost Moon Sword Technique".

A flash of cold light flashed through the air, as if the frost had condensed into substance and swept towards the opponent. The opponent was caught off guard by this move and was eventually defeated. The whole audience burst into thunderous applause, and everyone cheered for Ling Xue's wonderful performance.

With the end of the last battle, Ling Xue stood in the center of the arena and became the champion of this sect competition. Her face was filled with a joyful smile and her eyes were shining with confidence. At this moment, she felt an unprecedented sense of accomplishment and realized that her efforts were not in vain.

After the game, Zhou Xing found Ling Xue to congratulate her and told her that she still had a long way to go and needed to keep learning and improving herself. Ling Xue nodded and listened carefully to Zhou Xing's words and kept them in mind. She knew that the road ahead was still long, but she was ready to meet all challenges.

Since then, Lingqi Mutton Noodle House has become a holy place in the hearts of immortal cultivators. Many people come here every day hoping to get some enlightenment or just to taste a bowl of delicious mutton noodles. Zhou Xing continues to run his small noodle house and occasionally guides young people who are destined to help them embark on the path of immortal cultivation.

In a small mountain village hidden in the mountains, the quaint wooden houses and the surrounding green bamboos complement each other, and the rising smoke from cooking creates a peaceful and tranquil rural landscape. Zhouxing's mutton noodle restaurant is located at the entrance of the village, with a string of wind chimes hanging in front of the door, tinkling with the wind, attracting the attention of passers-by.

The interior of the store is simple and warm, with a few wooden tables and chairs, a few landscape paintings on the wall, and some potted plants in the corners, full of greenery. The most eye-catching thing is the aroma wafting from the kitchen, which is a unique aroma of mutton and rice noodles, making people salivate.

Ling Xue knew that this was a difficult starting point, but she also saw the dawn of hope.

In Zhou Xing's supermarket, the employees' smiles are as warm as the sun. They shuttle between the shelves, providing help and service to customers. Everyone seems energetic and enthusiastic about work. Behind all this, it is because Zhou Xing knows that employees are the company's most valuable asset.

After a day's work, Zhou walked into the employee lounge. It was warm and comfortable, with smiling photos of employees hanging on the wall, and a microwave and a small refrigerator in the corner for employees to heat up food and store lunch. He walked to the bulletin board, on which were posted the latest payroll and overtime pay details. He nodded with satisfaction, as these figures were the benefits he had fought for his employees. At this moment, several employees sat together and discussed the recent welfare improvements. Their conversation was full of gratitude and satisfaction: "Since President Zhou increased our treatment, I feel more motivated to work." "Yes, and he often organizes us to travel, which is really great."

Zhou Xing stood quietly by the side, listening to the conversation of the employees, with a satisfied smile on his face. He knew that only when the employees felt happy and respected would they serve customers attentively, which was also the key to the success of his supermarket.

Suddenly, an employee named Xiao Wang mentioned Ling Xue: "By the way, do you know? I heard that Mr. Zhou is considering introducing a new supplier recently, which seems to be a healthy snacks supplier." Another employee asked curiously: "Oh? Which company?" Xiao Wang shrugged: "I don't know, but I heard it's a small business with great potential."

Zhou Xing nodded secretly when he heard this. He believed that as long as enough support and trust were given, a small enterprise like Lingxue could also grow into a leader in the industry. He was determined to give Lingxue more attention and help during the inspection.

The day of the inspection finally arrived, and Zhou Xing personally led the team to Ling Xue's "Xueyu Food House". The factory is located in a quiet town in the suburbs, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, surrounded by lush trees. When the group arrived, the factory gate slowly opened, and they were greeted by a smiling middle-aged man - Lao Zhang, Ling Xue's father and the factory's technical consultant.

Zhang showed them around the entire production line. Every process was in order, workers were operating the machines attentively, and the air was filled with the aroma of fresh bread and baked goods. Zhou Xing was impressed by the hygiene standards and production processes here, but his expression remained serious and expressionless.

Afterwards, they came to the quality control room, where various testing equipment and test samples were placed. Ling Xue showed Zhou Xing how they strictly control product quality, and each indicator must be strictly tested before it can be released. Her professionalism and insistence on quality moved everyone present.

After the visit, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue returned to the conference room. He did not express his opinion immediately, but pondered for a while. Then, he looked up at Ling Xue, with a flash of admiration in his eyes: "Ms. Ling, your factory has left a deep impression on me. I believe you have the ability to become an excellent supplier for our supermarket."

When Ling Xue heard this, she was relieved and a bright smile appeared on her face. She knew this was a new beginning and a recognition of her years of hard work. Zhou Xing extended his hand and Ling Xue held it tightly, and the cooperation between the two was finalized. On this day full of opportunities, two like-minded people formed an indissoluble bond.

Soon after the cooperation agreement was signed, a sudden food safety storm swept the entire industry. A well-known food company was exposed for quality problems, which aroused widespread public concern and panic. As the owner of a chain supermarket, Zhou Xing faced unprecedented pressure, and his supermarket was also affected.

At this critical moment, Ling Xue's "Xueyu Food Square" also suffered a blow. Although her products were of excellent quality, consumer confidence had been shaken and sales began to decline. Ling Xue was extremely anxious, knowing that if she did not take quick action, her hard-earned business might be lost.

Zhou Xing received a call from Ling Xue, and her slightly trembling voice came from the other end of the phone: "Mr. Zhou, I know the situation is difficult now, but I believe in the quality of my products. I am willing to face this crisis with you." Zhou Xing was silent for a moment, and then answered firmly: "Ms. Ling, I believe in you. Let us get through this difficult time together."

In the following days, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue joined forces to meet the challenge. They jointly held a number of public quality inspection activities, inviting media and consumers to visit the factory and production line to witness the production process and quality control of the products. They also published a detailed food safety report, transparently showing the quality test results of each batch of products.

As time went by, consumer confidence gradually recovered. Zhou Xing's supermarket won the public's trust with its high standard of service quality and honest business philosophy. And Ling Xue's "Xueyu Food Square" also regained market recognition because of her persistence and hard work. After the storm, their relationship became stronger and their cooperation became deeper. This crisis not only did not destroy them, but also sublimated their friendship and career.

After going through trials and tribulations, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue's businesses have ushered in a new spring. The supermarket is flooded with customers, and the products of "Xueyu Food House" have become bestsellers. By chance, Zhou Xing invited Ling Xue to attend a new product launch held by the supermarket. At the conference, they announced the launch of a series of co-branded health foods that combine the advantages of both parties and are both healthy and delicious.

The atmosphere at the press conference was lively, with reporters asking questions one after another and customers showing great interest. Zhou Xing stood on the stage, smiling and introducing the features of the new product, while Ling Xue showed the product samples beside him. The two worked closely together, and their tacit cooperation won applause from everyone present.

With the successful launch of the new product, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue's names began to appear frequently in major media and social platforms. Their success story inspired many entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized business owners and became a legend in the industry. Privately, the relationship between the two also subtly changed without them noticing.

One night, at a dinner party to celebrate the success of a new product, Zhou Xing raised his glass to toast Ling Xue: "Ms. Ling, thank you for your hard work and trust during this period. Without you, there would be no achievements today." Ling Xue clinked glasses gently, with a gentle light in her eyes: "Mr. Zhou, it is your support that gave me the opportunity. Together, we created a miracle."

After the dinner, the two strolled together on the streets at night.

Zhou Xing, a seemingly ordinary middle-aged man, is not tall, but has broad shoulders, giving people a calm feeling. He always has a friendly smile on his face, and is warm and thoughtful to every customer. His cooking skills are even more amazing. Every bowl of mutton noodles is carefully cooked, with tender meat and rich soup, which makes people have endless aftertaste.

Ling Xue, a woman in white, with long hair like a waterfall and an extraordinary temperament between her eyebrows, walked into the noodle shop, her eyes swept over everything in the shop, and finally fixed on Zhou Xing who was busy. She smiled lightly, found a seat by the window, and ordered a lamb chop noodle.