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Chapter 622: Taking the First Step

Chapter 622: Chapter 622: Taking the First Step

She used to think that as a wealthy young master, his entrepreneurial journey would never be as tough and laborious as hers.

However, now, after what he has just said, she understands that there are no shortcuts to success. Particularly for someone like him who has spent more than twenty years cultivating the business he loves. The efforts and sacrifices he has made are naturally far from being as easy and calm as others might perceive.

In the past, she had devoted herself solely to being a chef, only thinking about how to innovate and improve her culinary skills.

But now, in her dual role as chef and business owner, the concerns and considerations weigh heavily on her mind, much more complex than before.

The considerations he has to make are obviously even more than hers.

Because he is extremely successful.

"How is that even possible? Although many people attribute my success to fortune, good luck can only lead to temporary opportunities, not two decades of consistent achievement," Luo Yifan said.

"Yes indeed, just consider my two son-in-laws. To those unaware, they might assume that these men were born with a golden spoon in their mouths, which accounts for their amassed wealth. But I’ve seen firsthand that compared to others their age, they have worked much harder and persevered much longer," he continued.

Mediocrity is not due to lack of opportunities, nor because of humble beginnings, but because one never genuinely pushed oneself to achieve anything.

Hence, a life of mediocrity is inevitable.

Just as Luo Yifan said, one could get lucky once or twice, but it’s impossible to be blessed by luck throughout one’s entire life.

Chen Jing, who had finally mustered up the courage to invite Luo Yifan to accompany her, was worried that their past silence would lead to awkwardness when they are seated together, with nothing to say.

But, as it turned out, there were still a lot of things for them to talk about.

As they chatted along the way, before they knew it, the driver had brought them to the entrance of the wholesale market.

Both of them got out of the car one after the other, yet their conversation continued.

"After returning to China, my aspirations weren’t high. I just wanted to find a job I could manage. However, I soon realized that it was virtually impossible to find a job in L City that I both liked and was competent at," Luo Yifan said.

Chen Jing mentioned the reasons and motivations behind opening her restaurant, "When Ying’er asked me if I wanted to open a restaurant, my first reaction was approval! However, once we opened for business, I realized that things weren’t as simple as I had imagined, yet, at the same time, they weren’t as daunting as I had feared."

Luo Yifan understood her thoughts, "Yes, in fact, with many things, as long as you take the first step and then persist with belief, you’ll soon discover that what you thought was impossible has become a reality. What you thought you couldn’t cope with, you’ve already overcome, imperceptibly. And when you look back, you’ve already arrived at the destination you’ve desired."

The words of Luo Yifan were not merely to motivate Chen Jing, but from his own experience.

"Yes, I will stay determined and persevere!"

Chen Jing smiled again at him. The two walked shoulder to shoulder into the bustling market.

Luo Yifan’s heartbeat quickened due to her smile, which was full of gratitude and shyness. His ears were filled with the echoing sound of his own racing heartbeat.

At this moment, he knew; there was probably no turning back for him.

Because he couldn’t turn back.

In the moment of his hesitation, Chen Jing had already walked a few steps away. Just as he was about to catch up with her by jog-walking, Chen Jing stopped, turned around, and quietly waited for him.

Luo Yifan took a large stride over to her. Chen Jing asked, "Can’t take the smell and noise here?"

Luo Yifan shook his head, "No, I’m just confirming a few things."

Chen Jing looked at him again, surprised to find a sentiment in his eyes that she dared not confront. Waves of emotions stirred in the long-calm lake of her heart.

She hurriedly turned her head away, no longer daring to ask him what exactly he wished to confirm.

Her agitation was not lost on Luo Yifan, and quietly, hope flickered in his heart again.

"Jing, why so late today?"

Normally, Chen Jing would arrive at the wholesale market by 6:30 in the morning. But today, she had postponed her arrival, fearing that Luo Yifan might not be able to wake up early.

"Yes, I was seeing my grandson off to school!"

Chen Jing stopped at a stall. As she made small-talk with the stall owner, she sifted through the food ingredients and tossed a goodly amount into her basket.

"About how many pounds should this be?"

Luo Yifan also leaned in, offering to help with the selection.

"Ten pounds." Chen Jing didn’t turn to look at him, offering only a simple answer.

"Oh? Aunt Jing, is this your new boyfriend?"

The stall owner was a man in his thirties, who often teased that Bai Xiangdong was Chen Jing’s husband.

Although his prattling was gossipy, his goods were extremely fresh and top-quality which makes Chen Jing overlook his loose talk.

That said, when Chen Jing was previously accompanied by Bai Xiangdong, he would usually laugh along with the jokes, sometimes even feigning affection by draping his arm over her shoulder.

But this time, being questioned in front of Luo Yifan, and moreover, the phrase "new boyfriend" left ample room for speculation.

As expected, the hand Luo Yifan used to select food ingredients visibly paused.

Chen Jing quickly told the owner, "Don’t talk nonsense, Dong is just an old neighbor."

Luo Yifan’s brow, initially furrowed, smoothed instantly when he heard her words.

She only emphasized that Bai Xiangdong was not her boyfriend, and she didn’t deny him being hers!

Does this mean that she was mentally prepared to accept him?

As a tide of emotions welled up in Luo Yifan’s heart, his face remained unaffected. His hand casually continued selecting the food ingredients and, deliberately or not, touched her hand.

Both of them paused for a moment, lifting their eyes to quietly look at each other.

Just like before, Chen Jing only took a quick glance before hurriedly averting her gaze.

While Luo Yifan kept watching her for a while before he withdrew his gaze and continued his task on hand.

As they roamed around the wholesale market, Chen Jing was asked similar questions a few times over.

And every single time, just like the first, she denied any romantic involvement with Bai Xiangdong.

But about Luo Yifan, she neither verified nor denied, or rather, she didn’t mention him at all.

Consequently, the joy in Luo Yifan’s heart swelled like a rolling snowball, growing larger and larger with each passing moment.

By the time both of them had finished buying all the necessary food ingredients and stored them in the car, Luo Yifan felt his heart was on the verge of bursting with joy.

Both of them were seated in the car, and as it started, the driver discreetly raised the partition screen between them.

"Ah Jing..." Luo Yifan was somewhat eager to confirm something.

Chen Jing interrupted him, "Let’s discuss whatever it is when we get back!"

Having said that, she opened a water bottle and gulped down several mouthfuls, an attempt to calm her nerves and cool her burning heart!

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