My Taoist buddy has practiced surrogacy

Chapter 1253 Troubles

He took the audience into his own small vegetable garden, where the tender green vegetables shone in the sun. While explaining the growth habits of vegetables, he picked fresh ingredients and prepared to cook a delicious meal for everyone. In the camera, his smile was more natural and brilliant, and his eyes were full of love and sincerity for life. As the popularity continued to rise, Zhou Xing's number of fans grew exponentially and soon broke through the one million mark. His videos also began to bring in revenue, from the initial meager advertising income to the subsequent brand cooperation invitations.

However, as his fame grew, some doubts also quietly emerged. Some said he was just lucky, some criticized him for just putting on a show, and some even maliciously speculated that his marriage was for hype. These negative voices shrouded Zhou Xing like a haze, making him feel more stressed. Returning home, looking at Ling Xue's worried eyes, Zhou Xing took a deep breath, held her hand and said, "Xue'er, don't worry, I just want to do my job well and let everyone see the beauty of our countryside."

In response to these doubts, Zhou Xing worked harder to improve the quality of his videos. He learned professional shooting techniques and editing knowledge, and studied food culture and rural traditions in depth, incorporating more interesting and in-depth content into his videos. He invited old craftsmen from the village to appear on camera together to demonstrate traditional hand-weaving, woodworking and other skills; he also launched the "Rural Food Challenge" to encourage netizens to share the specialties of their hometowns, enhancing fans' sense of participation and interactivity.

Throughout this process, Zhou Xing has always remained humble and kind. He remembers his original intention, and whenever a new fan sends him a private message to ask questions or share life troubles, he will reply seriously, give encouragement and advice. Once, a child from a remote mountainous area wrote to him saying that after watching his videos, he was full of hope for life and wanted to learn how to cook. Zhou Xing immediately replied, not only teaching the child the steps of cooking in detail, but also sending some kitchen gadgets and food seeds to encourage the child to stick to his dream. After this incident was reported by the media, Zhou Xing's reputation soared, and he became a true "positive energy internet celebrity" in everyone's mind.

Ling Xue was also infected by her husband's enthusiasm. She used her experience in office work to help Zhou Xing deal with business cooperation and manage the fan community. The couple had a clear division of labor and tacit cooperation. Their lives became better in the busy and fulfilling life. They used the money they earned to improve their living conditions, built a new house for their parents, and sponsored several poor students in the village to go to school.

On a sunny autumn day, Zhou Xing held a grand fan meeting and rural cultural festival. Fans came from all directions and gathered in Taoyuan Village, an originally quiet little village. The event site was very lively. Zhou Xing personally cooked a rich feast for everyone, including a fragrant dumpling feast, a delicious and rich mutton soup pot, and a variety of exquisite farm stir-fries. Fans tasted the food, appreciated the traditional folk performances in the village, interacted cordially with Zhou Xing and his wife, and took photos. On this day, the entire Taoyuan Village was immersed in a sea of ​​joy, and the villagers also truly felt the tremendous power brought by the Internet for the first time.

Since then, Zhou Xing is no longer just an ordinary rural family cook. He has become an ambassador of rural culture, injecting new vitality into the development of his hometown with his own hands and enthusiasm. The story of him and Ling Xue continues to be written. Every ordinary day blooms with colorful light under their efforts, inspiring more people to bravely pursue their dreams. No matter where they are, they can use their hearts to discover the beauty of life and use love to create their own wonderful life.

Zhou Xing opened the box, and the familiar fruity aroma filled his nose. He smiled and said to Ling Xue, "This is the result of our joint efforts. It is sweeter than ever." The two smiled at each other, and the tacit understanding in their hearts became deeper. This storm not only did not destroy their cooperation, but made this partnership even stronger.

As the business of "Youxuan Life" supermarket became more and more prosperous, competition also came along. A large supermarket chain called "Green" began to exert its strength in the market. They adopted aggressive pricing strategies and marketing methods to try to seize market share. Zhou Xing realized the severity of the situation and knew that he had to take measures to deal with it.

At this juncture, a problem with the quality of the goods made the situation more complicated. A batch of fruits sent from Lingxue Orchard was damaged during transportation, resulting in complaints from customers. Zhou Xing knew that this might be the result of a competitor's secretive efforts, but he also needed to be responsible to the consumers.

Faced with pressure and doubts, Zhou Xing decided to go to Ling Xue's orchard to investigate the truth. There, he saw Ling Xue's anxious face and busy figure. After careful inspection and analysis, the two found that the real reason for the damage to the goods was a problem in the logistics link, not the product quality itself.

In order to solve this problem and rebuild consumer confidence, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue jointly held a public quality briefing. At the meeting, they explained the cause of the accident in detail and promised to strengthen quality control and logistics management. At the same time, they also announced a series of compensation measures for consumers and service improvement plans.

Through this incident, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue's relationship was further deepened. They realized that only with mutual trust and support can they jointly resist external challenges. After the storm, their cooperation became more solid, and the "Optimal Life" supermarket also won the understanding and support of more customers because of its sincere attitude.

After going through a series of challenges and tests, the relationship between Zhou Xing and Ling Xue has become more than just a business partner. At a warm dinner, the two sat at a table with flickering candlelight, sharing each other's dreams and future. Zhou Xing looked at Ling Xue affectionately: "It's great to have you along the way." Ling Xue smiled and responded: "Yes, we have created many impossible things together."

As time went by, their feelings gradually warmed up. On a sunny afternoon, Zhou Xing came to Ling Xue's orchard with a bouquet of flowers and a beautiful ring. In the fragrance of the flowers in the garden, he knelt on one knee and said, "Ling Xue, are you willing to continue walking with me? Not only a business partner, but also a life partner." Ling Xue was so moved that she burst into tears and nodded in agreement.

Soon after, the two held a simple and warm wedding. The wedding scene was decorated with many flowers and green plants from their orchard, symbolizing the natural purity and vitality of their love. Friends and relatives gathered together to witness the happy moment of this couple. From then on, Zhou Xing was not only the owner of the "Optimal Life" supermarket, but also a happy man; and Ling Xue became a wife who not only brought sweet fruits to the orchard but also brought a sweet life to Zhou Xing. In a corner of the bustling city, Zhou Xing's chain supermarket is like a shining pearl, attracting an endless stream of customers. The interior decoration of the supermarket is modern and warm, and the shelves are full of goods. Every item is a fine product that has been strictly selected by Zhou Xing. The employees are smiling and attentive, all thanks to Zhou Xing's insistence on quality and employee welfare.

One day, Zhou Xing was inspecting the supermarket to make sure everything was running smoothly. Suddenly, his eyes were drawn to a woman who was talking to an employee. She was dressed in a business suit and looked elegant. She was holding a document and seemed to be discussing something important. This woman was Ling Xue, a sales manager of a well-known food company. Her smile was professional and confident, which made people feel good about her.

Ling Xue noticed Zhou Xing's gaze, nodded politely, and continued to communicate with the employees. Zhou Xing stepped forward and introduced himself with a smile: "Hello, I am Zhou Xing, the owner of this supermarket, and I am glad to meet you." Ling Xue smiled back: "Hello, Mr. Zhou, I am Ling Xue, and I came here today to talk to you about our company's new products."

In a remote and quiet village, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue, an ordinary couple, are living a peaceful life. Zhou Xing is optimistic by nature, and spends his days dealing with daily necessities. His cooking skills are so exquisite that even the most picky old people in the village are full of praise. Turning ordinary ingredients into a table full of delicious dishes is his specialty; Ling Xue is gentle and introverted, commuting between the township office and home every day. She handles the trivial paperwork in an orderly manner, and helps Zhou Xing with housework in her spare time. Although their daily life is plain, it is also warm and comfortable.

On an ordinary afternoon, Ling Xue came home from get off work and encountered several young people in the village sitting together, laughing. When she got closer, she found that they were watching videos on their phones. The familiar figure on the screen made her eyes widen instantly - that was Zhou Xing! In the picture, Zhou Xing was wearing a slightly old but clean apron, and was skillfully wrapping dumplings with full and round fillings. His movements were smooth and he was muttering some homely tips: "This meat filling has to be stirred in one direction so that it will not fall apart. When it is cooked, each one has a thin skin and a large filling, and the soup overflows." The video quality is simple, without any exquisite decoration, but the fireworks burst out of the screen, which is very contagious. Ling Xue was full of surprise and surprise. She quickly took out her mobile phone to take pictures of this lively scene and ran all the way home to share it with Zhou Xing.

At first, Zhou Xing thought it was just a small episode in life and didn't take it too seriously until he received a series of strange phone calls, either asking for the dumpling recipe or wanting to see his unique kitchen renovation. Then he realized that something was not simple. It turned out that the video was accidentally shared on the social platform by netizens who saw it by chance. Unexpectedly, it was like a spark thrown into a haystack, instantly attracting a lot of attention. Netizens were deeply attracted by the simple life atmosphere exuded by Zhou Xing, and left messages, liked, and forwarded it. The "House Cook" series quietly became popular.

As the news spread, the quiet courtyard suddenly became bustling. When neighbors heard that Zhou Xing had become popular on the Internet, they came to see the wonder and talked about it in droves: "Our village Zhou Xing is going to be a celebrity!" "He looks like an ordinary person on weekdays, but he is really amazing after going online!" Faced with everyone's jokes and teasing, Zhou Xing just smiled shyly, feeling both nervous and excited, while Ling Xue was busy greeting the guests, her eyes full of pride for her husband.

As the popularity of the event grew, more and more media came to Zhou Xing's home, carrying cameras to interview and report. Facing the camera, Zhou Xing was so nervous that he couldn't speak clearly at first, and he didn't know where to put his hands. It was Ling Xue who gently comforted him, silently handed him a cup of hot tea, and gave him silent support, which gradually calmed him down. He spoke with a strong rural accent and sincerely recounted his daily life from taking care of his family's three meals a day to his sudden idea of ​​doing some small renovations to improve his living environment. His words were sincere and simple, without any fancy words, but they made the reporters nod frequently and the cameras never stopped.

Once the report was published, Zhou Xing became even more popular, with a surge in the number of fans, and private messages flooded in, with some asking for cooking tips, consulting renovation experience, and even simply expressing love and encouragement. Zhou Xing was no longer limited to his own small kitchen, and began to try to shoot a systematic tutorial, recording and displaying every step in detail from material selection to production, from design sketches to hands-on construction. Ling Xue also naturally blended into the camera, and the couple either picked fresh ingredients in the bustling market, showing their wisdom in life while bargaining; or they worked side by side in the house, hammering, painting and decorating, with laughter echoing in the courtyard, and warmth and sweetness overflowing the screen, attracting thousands of netizens to envy.

Soon, some merchants keenly captured the business opportunity and came to discuss cooperation, hoping that Zhou Xing could help promote the product. This was the first time Zhou Xing received such an invitation, and he was entangled in his heart, worried that the deterioration would affect the reputation he had accumulated with great difficulty. At the critical moment, Ling Xue showed extraordinary insight, and pulled Zhou Xing to analyze the pros and cons all night, carefully considering everything from product quality to brand reputation, and after screening out unreliable proposals, carefully selected several conscientious merchants who matched their own style to cooperate with. Sure enough, with Zhou Xing's solid fan base and sincere recommendations, the sales of the cooperative products soared, and the Zhou family's courtyard was even filled with fans' thoughts and thank-you letters. The couple then truly tasted the sweetness brought by the influence of the Internet.

Life after the explosion was not all smooth sailing. Some people questioned Zhou Xing's hype, criticizing him for just being lucky enough to hit the Internet trend; some colleagues were jealous and maliciously edited slanderous videos in an attempt to smear him. Faced with overwhelming negative public opinion, Zhou Xing was inevitably frustrated and lost, his self-confidence was frustrated, and he hid in the house and didn't want to see anyone. Ling Xue was distressed, but she held her husband's hand tightly and said firmly: "Zhou Xing, we have a clear conscience, so why should we be afraid of other people's gossip! You manage your life and share your life with your own ability, and those false voices will disappear sooner or later." She accompanied Zhou Xing to reply to the bad reviews one by one, patiently explained and clarified the misunderstandings, and even brought old friends from the village to appear on the screen to prove that the daily bits and pieces were true.

With Ling Xue's constant companionship and warm encouragement, Zhou Xing regained his courage and returned to the camera to continue sharing the trivial beauty of life. He improved his cooking techniques and launched new dishes, skillfully combining traditional rural cuisine with modern flavors; Ling Xue also explored office anecdotes and rural cultural customs and incorporated them into the videos. The couple's content became more diverse and their popularity once again soared.

Time flies, and the "House Cook" series, which started from a small rural courtyard, has gone through several years. Zhou Xing is no longer the ignorant and simple house cook. He is invited to participate in various food culture exchange activities and stand on a bigger stage to spread the food culture of his hometown.