Reborn in 2006, I met Mr. Zhou from the past.

In the coffee shop, Su Fengnan's update for the day was complete.

She stopped writing and started browsing online stores, chatting with her aunt-in-law along the way.

"Auntie, how are the autumn clothes selling? I saw that they've also put on a few winter clothes, and the selection is really nice."

Jian Qun replied quickly: "The autumn styles are selling very well, with shipments every day. Your aunt is in charge of selecting the styles now; she has a good eye, and the styles she picks all sell well, so don't worry."

"We'll be putting winter clothes on the shelves gradually. Your mom said she'd send you a few pieces back in a few days. It's cheaper to get them here, so you won't need to buy your own winter clothes."

Su Fengnan smiled and typed back, "Okay, tell my mom to help us pick out a few nice ones. It'll be cooler after National Day, so we can wear them."

After a pause, she asked again, "Auntie, how is my dad's health? Is he taking his medicine on time?"

With the family's financial pressures eased, Dad's health and mood should be improving.

Sure enough, Jian Qun replied, "My brother-in-law's health has improved a lot now. He's been taking his medicine on time, and the doctor said he can completely stop taking it after a while. He's also in charge of packing and shipping now."

"Okay, I'm relieved that he's getting better."

Su Fengnan originally wanted to ask about the details of the store's operation, but then she thought that since her father had already taken full charge of it, she shouldn't interfere too much. The plan she left behind before leaving was detailed enough.

She was still hesitating whether to log off when Jian Qun's message popped up again.

"How are you guys doing? Are you tired from studying?"

Su Fengnan smiled and replied, "We're all fine. Studying isn't tiring at all; we're used to it. Aunt, I'm logging off now. Take care of yourselves!"

"Okay, let's talk again next time."

Closing the chat window, Su Fengnan took a copy of the day's newspaper from the shelf. Her gaze swept across the pages, quickly identifying the submission channel she was looking for. She then expertly pulled out her phone and typed the address into her notes app using the nine-key keyboard.

Seeing that it was almost time, she slung her backpack over her shoulder, pushed open the door, and walked out of the coffee shop.

Unbeknownst to her, her entire afternoon's actions had been observed by the stranger across the street, a man she hadn't even glanced at. Only after her figure disappeared outside the door did the man sigh softly, a hint of melancholy appearing on his face.

Just then, a boy wearing a coffee shop apron walked over and teased, "Dude, I think your charm has diminished a lot. Nobody even glanced at you."

The man looked aggrieved: "You're so smug?"

"Brother, that girl looks like a college student. She had no makeup, long hair, and wore a long dress. She was so pretty and had a really artistic vibe. We live near the Normal University, so she might be an art student there. You should go to the university sometime; you might just bump into her."

The man looked at his younger brother, a cryptic glint in his eyes: "Is that so?"

"Hey, why didn't you ask for their contact information? It would have been so much easier to get in touch with them!"

"roll."

The man gritted his teeth and spat out a single word. He actually regretted not having the nerve to ask for her WeChat earlier, but as a man, he was too proud to admit it and was afraid of being rejected by the girl, so he didn't dare to ask.

"Hmph, I bet you'll stay single forever! You're biting the hand that feeds you, not recognizing a kind heart." The boy made a face and ran off in a flash.

……

Su Fengnan arrived at the Silk Doll specialty store ahead of time.

"Three servings of 'Secret Recipe Silkworm Baby' (a type of shredded pork), one serving of stir-fried clams, one serving of small grilled skewers, three servings of grilled tofu, a couple of servings of 'Strange Rice' (a type of rice dish), and three servings of sweet rice balls in wine. That's all for now. We can add more when my friends arrive and it's still not enough."

"Okay, please wait a moment." The waiter noted down the order and turned to go to the kitchen to urge the food to arrive.

Su Fengnan dialed Yanzi's number: "Hey, Yanzi, are you off work yet?"

"Sister Nan, we've already finished get off work and are on our way. Have you arrived yet?"

"Yes, I've already ordered, and I'm just waiting for you."

"Please wait a moment, we'll be there soon!"

Not long after hanging up the phone, Yanzi and Haige pushed open the door and walked in. The two immediately saw Su Fengnan sitting by the window.

"Sister Nan!"

"Yanzi, Hai-ge, come and sit down. It's better to be lucky than early; all the good food is just being served."

The three of them sat down, each occupying a corner.

Hai Ge looked Su Fengnan up and down, and said with emotion, "Little Nannan, I haven't seen you in so long. I didn't expect you to have grown up so much. What grade are you in now?"

Su Fengnan smiled and said, "I'm a senior in high school."

Looking at Hai Ge, whom she hadn't seen for several years, Su Fengnan sighed inwardly. It has to be said, none of the siblings in this generation of the Su family are unattractive. Yanzi is a well-behaved and clever girl, while Hai Ge is a sunny and handsome young man. If the dessert shop really opened, with these two in charge, the eye-catching good-looking couple would definitely attract many customers.

No, counting past lives, it's been over a decade since we last met. Ah, life is unpredictable.

"Doesn't that mean the college entrance exam is next year?" Hai Ge laughed heartily. "It seems like no one in the Su family has ever gone to university! If you get into a top university next year, Hai Ge will give you a computer!"

"Wow, Hai-ge, you're amazing!" Yanzi immediately gave a thumbs up.

Su Fengnan smiled brightly: "Not for anything else, but for Hai Ge's computer, I'm going to give it my all!"

"Haha, that's great! I'm waiting for your good news!"

The three siblings exchanged a few pleasantries with laughter before starting to eat.

"Let's eat and chat."

Su Fengnan quickly wrapped two silk dolls and handed them to Hai Ge and Yanzi respectively.

Yanzi quickly waved her hand: "Okay, Sister Nan, we'll do it ourselves."

"Okay, do you want to add anything else?" Su Fengnan pushed the order form over.

Hai Ge shook his head: "Not for now, let's talk about it after we finish eating."

Yanzi waved her hand, "That's enough, I feel."

Su Fengnan put the menu aside: "We can order more if we're still hungry."

The dinner table was steaming hot. Su Fengnan ate while mentally planning how to start the conversation. Before she could even formulate her words, Yanzi preemptively spoke up.

"Sister Nan, did you come to see us today because you have something to say? Otherwise, you wouldn't have come all this way by yourself."

Yanzi was perceptive and had long sensed that Su Fengnan had something to say.

Su Fengnan was just wondering how to get to the point, but upon hearing this, she didn't beat around the bush: "Yes, I do have something to discuss with you two."

Hai Ge immediately put down his chopsticks and said seriously, "In our sisterly family, if there's anything, just say it. As the older brother, I'll definitely help whenever I can."

Su Fengnan smiled slightly, nodded and replied with an "Mm," then casually asked, "Brother Hai, have you ever thought about starting your own business?"

Hai Ge didn't hide anything and said frankly, "I have thought about it, but I don't have any money right now. I want to save some money first."

Su Fengnan nodded, then looked at Yanzi: "Yanzi, have you ever thought about starting your own small business or opening a shop?"

Yanzi scratched her head sheepishly, "I don't dare to think about it yet. But I want to open a clothing store in the future, but for now I'll save money first. The money I earn now is only enough to support myself."

Having figured out what the two were thinking, Su Fengnan felt more confident.

Half an hour later, they had almost finished eating. Su Fengnan put down her chopsticks, looked directly at the two of them, and said calmly but firmly, "Brother Hai, Yanzi, I want to open a dessert shop and I'd like to ask you two to come and help me."