Chapter 350 - 172: Mission Accomplished, Rewards Received!

"Son, did you really come up with this? The taste of this barbecue sauce is amazing!"

Everyone who tried the homemade barbecue sauce Jiang Tao brought home agreed on its goodness; no one could find a single flaw.

"Jiang Tao, you’re amazing, did you really whip this up in just an afternoon?"

Du Enan looked at Jiang Tao in astonishment, feeling that this was somewhat unbelievable.

After just buying someone else’s recipe, he managed to make improvements in just a few hours???

If she hadn’t seen it with her own eyes, Du Enan wouldn’t have believed such an absurd thing.

But the fact was right there, leaving her no choice but to believe it.

The two barbecue sauces may look similar on the surface, but even with a close look, you couldn’t see any difference.

However, in the finer details, the differences were quite significant.

The homemade barbecue sauce by Jiang Tao was more aromatic compared to the one from Black Bull Barbecue.

And it excelled in the balance of salty, sweet, fresh, and umami flavors, with a rich and layered taste.

If the two sauces were placed together for a blind taste test, Jiang Tao’s homemade barbecue sauce would absolutely win over the majority!

"I just had a brainwave while studying the recipe and made a few small changes and adjustments, didn’t expect it to actually succeed."

"This success relied a lot on good luck."

Jiang Tao’s explanation raised no suspicion from anyone.

Du Enan smiled, "Sometimes, luck is a part of strength, and can even be a decisive factor!"

"Yes, yes! Nannan is right! Having good luck is also a kind of strength!"

While speaking, Xu Li glanced at the "Lucky Stone" hanging on her chest.

Could this streak of luck have anything to do with it?

Ever since getting the two Lucky Stones, their household had been flourishing, one good thing after another.

After finishing off the barbecue, with her mouth full of sauce, Du Enan looked at Jiang Tao and asked:

"Jiang Tao, did you buy this barbecue sauce from Tian Wei in order to open a barbecue restaurant, or are you thinking of making a condiment?"

Mr. Jiang and Nanny Jiang’s eyes lit up when they heard Du Enan’s words, looking at their son with eagerness.

Opening a barbecue restaurant had been a dream they couldn’t fulfill for decades.

Compared to making Eight Treasure Pickles every day to sell, they both preferred running a barbecue restaurant.

Jiang Tao smiled, "I think we can learn from Haidilao, run our own barbecue restaurant while selling barbecue sauce, complementing each other."

"That’s a great idea, plus, your improved barbecue sauce tastes amazing, and it will surely capture a huge market in the future."

"If there’s anything you need my help with, just let me know anytime."

With a sincere smile, Du Enan expressed her goodwill towards Jiang Tao.

She genuinely considered Jiang Tao and Xu Li as friends and was willing to provide whatever help she could as they embarked on their entrepreneurial journey.

"Don’t worry, if there’s anything I need your help with, I definitely won’t hesitate."

Jiang Tao didn’t stand on ceremony with Du Enan, smiling as he agreed.

As everyone chatted and ate, they shared the joy of their lives while enjoying the food, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

The barbecue feast started at around 9 PM, and continued until 10 PM.

Ring ring ring——

Just as Du Enan put down her chopsticks and chatted casually with Xu Li, her phone rang in her bag.

She took out her phone to see the caller ID showing "Driver Wu."

"Hello, Master Wu."

"Okay, please wait a moment, we’ll be down shortly."

"Okay, bye-bye."

After a brief conversation with the driver, Du Enan hung up and looked at Jiang Tao.

She hadn’t forgotten that Jiang Tao had said in the afternoon that he would help her with her insomnia.

Since her husband’s unfortunate passing, Du Enan hadn’t had a good night’s sleep, constantly plagued by insomnia.

Although not expecting much hope from Jiang Tao, Du Enan still wanted to give it a try.

What if it really worked, even just a little bit?

"Hey, Enan, why are you looking at me like that? My wife will get jealous."

Seeing Du Enan’s gaze, Jiang Tao joked with a blank face.

"Hahaha, I won’t get jealous of Nannan, looking won’t cause any harm, just don’t get handsy."

Xu Li laughed heartily, hugging Jiang Tao’s arm with a generous demeanor.

"I really can’t with you two!"

Du Enan rolled her eyes at the couple with a speechless expression.

One’s self-absorbed, the other’s unreasonably in love with her man; they truly are a perfect match.

"Alright, I won’t tease you anymore, let’s go, tonight we’ll guarantee you a good night’s sleep."

As he spoke, Jiang Tao stood up from the sofa, ready to go downstairs with Du Enan.

"Mom and Dad, Xiao Bing, you guys take Xiao Xue to sleep first. I’ll go to Nannan’s house with hubby, we’ll be back later."

"Be careful on the road, stay safe."

"Yes, yes, don’t worry, it’ll be fine. You guys sleep first."

"Uncle Jiang, Aunt Tian, goodbye, thank you for hosting us tonight, sorry for the trouble."

"No trouble at all, if you ever want to eat anything, just call us, Uncle and Aunt will cook for you."

"Okay! Goodbye, Uncle and Aunt."

After bidding farewell to Mr. Jiang and Nanny Jiang, Du Enan left with Jiang Tao and Xu Li, taking the elevator downstairs together.

Downstairs.

A Mercedes Maybach with its lights on stood silently in the dark like a beast waiting for its prey to appear.

In front of the car’s right side, a middle-aged bald man in a black suit and white shirt stood quietly.

"Good evening, miss, good evening, Mr. Jiang and Ms. Xu."

Driver Wu respectfully greeted them as they approached, stepping back to open the rear car door for them.