Me? I was transported into a book? And I became a vicious villain?

The knock on the door interrupted Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen's thoughts, and it was like throwing a stone into a calm lake, causing ripples.

"Who is it?" Chu Mengmeng asked softly while holding her little daughter Xiao Yao, who had just been coaxed to sleep.

"I'll go and take a look." Xiao Yichen stood up and opened the door. Outside the door stood a tall man wearing gold-rimmed glasses and a well-ironed suit, which seemed out of place with the quaint atmosphere of the small town.

"Excuse me, is this Xiao's Pastry Shop?" the man asked politely, his voice low and magnetic.

"Yes, you are..." Xiao Yichen looked at the uninvited guest in front of him with some confusion.

"My name is Shen Mo, and I'm a businessman." The man smiled and handed over a business card. "I've heard of Boss Xiao and Boss Chu for a long time, and I came to visit you today."

Xiao Yichen took the business card, which only had the two words "Shen Mo" and a phone number printed on it. It was simple and mysterious.

"Mr. Shen, please come in." Xiao Yichen welcomed Shen Mo into the house. Doctor Ye and Doctor Lin also looked at this unusual guest curiously.

Shen Mo looked around the room, and finally landed on some exquisite pastries on the table. A hint of admiration flashed in his eyes: "These pastries are all made by Boss Chu, right? They really live up to their reputation."

Chu Mengmeng smiled a little embarrassedly: "Mr. Shen, you are too kind. These are just some homemade snacks."

"Boss Chu is too modest." Shen Mo picked up a piece of cake and tasted it carefully, praising, "This cake is not only beautifully shaped, but also has a unique taste and uses exquisite ingredients. It is really rare."

After some pleasantries, Shen Mo explained his purpose. It turned out that he was a businessman who was looking for investment projects. He had recently heard that there was a pastry shop in the town and that the proprietress had a pair of skillful hands and could make all kinds of magical and delicious pastries, so he came to check it out.

"After tasting Boss Chu's craftsmanship, I am more convinced of my judgment." Shen Mo said sincerely, "I believe that as long as there is a suitable platform and resources, Boss Chu's pastries will be able to enter a wider market."

Shen Mo's words moved Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen. Isn't this exactly what Doctor Ye just said about "becoming bigger and stronger"? Could it be that Mr. Shen is the turning point of their fate?

Shen Mo then talked about his cooperation plan. He was willing to provide Xiaoji Pastry Shop with sufficient funds and resources to help them open branches in the city, expand production scale, and create a well-known pastry brand.

"Of course, I don't want to take full control of your business." Shen Mo added, "I'm just an investor. I hope to help you realize your dreams and get corresponding returns. We can discuss the specific details of the cooperation slowly."

Shen Mo's proposal was undoubtedly tempting, but he was a stranger after all. How much truth was in his words and what his purpose was was still unknown...

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen fell into deep thought, and Doctor Ye and Doctor Lin also exchanged meaningful glances. The room became quiet, and you could hear a pin drop, and everyone's breathing was clearly audible. There was a hint of tension and expectation in the air, like the calm before the storm...

"Mr. Shen," Xiao Yichen finally broke the silence. He took a deep breath and said with a firm look, "We agree to your proposal..." "We agree to your proposal." When Xiao Yichen said this, his tone was firm and his eyes were shining with hope. He knew that this was an opportunity, an opportunity to change their fate, and they had no reason to refuse.

Chu Mengmeng also nodded. Although she was still a little uneasy, she was more looking forward to the future. She believed that with her own skills and Shen Mo's help, their pastry shop would surely flourish.

Seeing this, Dr. Ye and Dr. Lin also smiled with relief. They have always believed that this young couple has an indomitable spirit and the potential to create miracles.

"Great!" Shen Mo showed a satisfied smile on his face, "I believe that our cooperation will be very pleasant."

After hearing the decision made by their parents, the twins who were playing nearby stopped playing with their toys and asked curiously, "Daddy, Mommy, what are you talking about?"

"I have good news for you," Xiao Yichen picked up his son Xiao Xiao and said with a smile, "Our shop will be opened in the city. In the future, more people will be able to eat the cakes made by mother!"

"Really? That's great!" Xiao Yao clapped her hands and said excitedly, "My brother and I can go to the city to play more often in the future!"

"Well, our family will live a better life in the future." Chu Mengmeng looked at the happy family in front of her, her heart filled with happiness and hope.

Shen Mo's arrival was like a spring breeze that blew away the haze that shrouded Xiao's Pastry Shop and brought unlimited possibilities to their future.

The next morning, Shen Mo sent someone to deliver the contract and the first investment. Looking at the heavy banknotes in their hands, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen were filled with gratitude and responsibility.

"We must work hard and not let Mr. Shen down." Chu Mengmeng said.

"Don't worry, we can do it." Xiao Yichen held his wife's hand with a firm look in his eyes.

Thus, a busy and fulfilling entrepreneurial journey kicked off...

"Where do we start?" Chu Mengmeng looked at the kitchen filled with ingredients and tools, feeling a little overwhelmed.

"Don't worry, we'll take it slow..." Before Xiao Yichen finished speaking, there was a hurried knock on the door, followed by an anxious voice:

"Boss Xiao, Boss Chu, something bad has happened..."

"Boss Xiao, Boss Chu, something bad has happened..." The person who came spoke in a hurry, and his voice came before he even entered the door.

Chu Mengmeng quickly put down the mold in her hand, wiped the flour off her hands, and went out the door: "Aunt Wang, what happened? Why are you so anxious?"

"Oh, Mengmeng, a lot of people came to your shop, saying they want to sign up and become pastry chefs here!" Aunt Wang said breathlessly.

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen looked at each other, both a little surprised. They were just about to start recruiting people to expand their business, but they didn't expect someone would get wind of it so soon.

"Let's go and take a look." Xiao Yichen took Chu Mengmeng's hand and quickly walked to the door of the store.

The open space in front of the shop was crowded with people, men, women, young and old, all craning their necks and looking at them expectantly.

"Everyone, please be quiet. If there is anything, we can deal with it one by one." Xiao Yichen said loudly, and the crowd gradually quieted down.

"Boss Xiao, I heard that you are recruiting a pastry chef. Is that true?" asked a burly middle-aged man.

"Yes, we plan to expand our business and need some skilled masters." Xiao Yichen nodded.

"That's great! I have loved making pastries since I was a child, and I have pretty good skills. Do you think I can do it?" The man said, rubbing his hands embarrassedly.

"Let me see your craftsmanship first." Chu Mengmeng said with a smile. When recruiting pastry chefs, one must be very selective, after all, this is related to the reputation of the future pastry shop.

In this way, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen began a day of interviews. They carefully examined the basic skills, creativity and character of each applicant, striving to build a skilled and enthusiastic pastry team.

When Doctor Ye and Doctor Lin heard about this, they also came to help. They looked at the busy figures of the young couple with happy smiles on their faces.

"Yichen, Mengmeng, you have done a great job," Doctor Ye said earnestly, "but remember, starting a business is not easy, and maintaining a business is even harder. You must keep your original intention and not be blinded by the immediate benefits."

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen nodded seriously, keeping Dr. Ye's words in mind. They knew that this was just the first step on the road to entrepreneurship, and the road ahead was still long and full of challenges and opportunities.

However, just when everything seemed to be going smoothly, a piece of news, like thunder, exploded in their ears... Shen Mo, he... Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen's shop "Mengya Cake" gradually became famous in the town. There was always a long queue in front of the shop, people talked about the novel cake flavors and admired Chu Mengmeng's skillful hands. The helpers in the shop also changed from a few people at the beginning to more than a dozen people now, and everyone divided the work and cooperated in an orderly manner.

On this day, a middle-aged man in elegant clothes walked into Mengya Cakes. He had an extraordinary demeanor and a shrewd look in his eyes. He walked straight to the counter and said to Chu Mengmeng, who was sorting out the accounts, "I heard that the cakes you make here are praised by even the big shots in Beijing?"

Chu Mengmeng raised her head and smiled politely: "Sir, you are too kind. We just made some cakes with our heart so that everyone can enjoy the meal."

The man smiled slightly, took out a jade pendant from his arms and placed it on the counter: "I'm here to discuss business. I want to invest in your store and open 'Mengya Cake' all over the country. How do you think?"

Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen were both shocked by the man's words. They had thought about expanding their business, but had never thought about opening stores all over the country.

"Sir, are you...are you serious?" Xiao Yichen couldn't believe his ears.

"Of course," the man smiled confidently, "My name is Zhao Qian, and I'm a businessman. I'm optimistic about your store and your future."

Zhao Qian's appearance was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, stirring up a thousand waves. After hearing about this, Doctor Ye and Doctor Lin also came to inquire about the situation.

"Zhao Qian? Why does this name sound so familiar?" Doctor Lin muttered to himself, frowning.

Doctor Ye pondered for a moment, his face becoming serious: "If I remember correctly, this Zhao Qian should be one of the four richest businessmen in Beijing, the head of the Zhao family."

"The head of the Zhao family? Why did he suddenly come to our small town?" Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen were even more confused.

Doctor Ye didn't say anything, but just shook his head slowly, his eyes full of worry.

At this moment, Doctor Lin suddenly exclaimed: "I remember! I once read in an ancient book that the Zhao family has been doing business for generations, but secretly they have colluded with some evil cult organizations. It is said that they use the wealth in their hands to seek greater benefits for themselves, and even do not hesitate to..."

Doctor Lin was interrupted by Divine Doctor Ye before he could finish his words: "Don't talk nonsense! These are just rumors, there is no evidence."

Although Doctor Ye stopped Doctor Lin, a shadow had already cast a shadow over the hearts of Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen.

"Could it be... that Zhao Qian really has other purposes in approaching us?" Chu Mengmeng held Xiao Yichen's hand tightly and asked anxiously.

Xiao Yichen gently patted the back of Chu Mengmeng's hand, signaling her to rest assured, then raised his head and looked at Doctor Ye with a firm gaze: "Uncle Ye, Aunt Lin, no matter what, we must be careful and cautious, and we must not let "Mengya Cake" become a tool for others!"

At night, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen lay in bed, but neither of them felt sleepy. Outside the window, the moonlight was dim and the shadows of the trees were swaying, as if foreshadowing something...

"Yi Chen, what do you think... should we trust Zhao Qian?" Chu Mengmeng asked softly.

Xiao Yichen was silent for a moment, then he hugged Chu Mengmeng into his arms and whispered in her ear: "Mengmeng, no matter what happens, I will be by your side..."

However, what they didn't know was that at this moment, in a house not far from "Mengya Cake", Zhao Qian was standing in front of the window, looking in the direction of their shop, with a cold smile on his face...

"Chu Mengmeng, Xiao Yichen...you will soon become part of my plan..."