I was a rookie reporter in the 00s

The morning sun filtered through the half-open curtains, casting soft shadows across the wooden floor of the dessert shop. The air was filled with the rich aroma of cream and vanilla. Xu Haotian stood at the counter, concentrating on making desserts. His eyes revealed his passion for dessert, and his hands expertly manipulated the various tools.

"Haotian, what new dessert are you going to make today?" Assistant Xiao Li asked softly, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

Xu Haotian smiled slightly, raised his head and said, "Today I'm going to make a new dessert called 'Morning Kiss'. The inspiration comes from the first ray of sunshine in the morning. I hope it can bring warmth and hope to people."

Xiao Li nodded, a hint of envy flashing in his eyes: "That sounds great!"

Xu Haotian patted his shoulder gently and continued, "The main ingredients of this dessert are vanilla cream and fresh strawberries, plus a thin layer of chocolate sauce, and finally sprinkled with some icing sugar. You can taste the sunshine in every bite."

Xiao Li nodded and began helping prepare the ingredients. Xu Haotian's movements were skillful and graceful, each step akin to a silent dance. He washed and thinly sliced ​​the strawberries, then gently spread them on the cake. Next, he whipped the vanilla cream until thick and spread it evenly over the cake. Finally, he drew graceful lines of chocolate sauce and sprinkled a layer of delicate icing sugar on top.

"Wow, it looks so beautiful!" Xiao Li couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Xu Haotian smiled slightly: "Try it."

Xiao Li picked up a piece and took a bite. The sweet taste melted on his tongue. He couldn't help but nodded: "It's really delicious!"

Xu Haotian showed a relieved smile on his face: "That's good. Wanqing will come for an interview today. I hope she can taste this dessert."

"Haotian, will Wanqing come today?" his assistant Xiao Li asked softly, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

Xu Haotian smiled slightly and nodded: "Yes, she is coming to interview me today."

A hint of envy flashed in Xiao Li's eyes: "Wow, reporter Zhang Wanqing is a celebrity here!"

Xu Haotian patted his shoulder gently: "Don't be envious, you can also become a celebrity. As long as you work hard, there will always be opportunities."

Xiao Li nodded, a wistful smile on his face. Xu Haotian continued to focus on making desserts, his heart filled with anticipation. He knew Zhang Wanqing would come to interview him today, and he hoped that this interview would allow her to get to know him better and that his dessert shop would be known to more people.

Zhang Wanqing sat at her desk, her fingers tapping lightly on the surface, a dazed look in her eyes. In front of her lay an interview outline, densely packed with questions about Xu Haotian's dessert shop. She knew this interview was important, but she felt a little uneasy.

"Wanqing, let's go have lunch together at noon today." Fu Siyuan's voice came from the side, interrupting her thoughts.

Zhang Wanqing raised her head and smiled slightly: "No, I have an interview at noon today."

Fu Siyuan nodded, a hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes: "Okay, then, go and do your own thing."

Zhang Wanqing felt a little guilty, but she still stood up, straightened her clothes, and prepared to leave. She knew that Xu Haotian's dessert shop was near the newspaper office, but she still left early because she didn't want to be late.

"Wanqing, the interview went well." There was a hint of concern in Fu Siyuan's voice.

She walked out of the office and the sunlight shining on her made her feel a little better.

Zhang Wanqing walked into the dessert shop and saw Xu Haotian busy at the counter. His face was focused, and his eyes revealed his passion for desserts. Zhang Wanqing's heart moved slightly; she felt that Xu Haotian's focus and passion were very touching.

"Wanqing, you're here." Xu Haotian raised his head and saw Zhang Wanqing, a warm smile appeared on his face.

Zhang Wanqing nodded and smiled slightly: "Haotian, I want to interview you today."

Xu Haotian nodded: "Okay, let's go sit over there."

He took Zhang Wanqing to a table by the window, where several exquisite desserts were already laid out. Xu Haotian sat down gently and motioned for Zhang Wanqing to sit down as well.

"Wanqing, these desserts are all made by me. I hope you like them." Xu Haotian's voice was gentle and polite.

Zhang Wanqing nodded, picked up a macaron, and took a bite. The sweet taste melted on her tongue, and she couldn't help but nod, "It's really delicious."

Xu Haotian showed a relieved smile on his face: "Thank you, I'm glad you like it."

Zhang Wanqing put down the macarons and picked up the interview outline: "Haotian, how long has your dessert shop been here?"

Xu Haotian smiled slightly. "About two months. I've always wanted to open my own dessert shop, and I'm very happy to be able to realize this dream here."

Zhang Wanqing nodded and continued, "Is there anything special about your dessert?"

Xu Haotian thought for a moment and said, "I think the biggest feature of my desserts is creativity. I like to try different ingredients and recipes, hoping to bring customers a brand new taste experience."

Zhang Wanqing nodded, a hint of appreciation flashing in her eyes: "I tasted it, your dessert is indeed very creative."

Xu Haotian smiled slightly. "Thank you for your recognition. Wanqing, I've always admired you. You're an excellent reporter with a strong sense of justice."

Zhang Wanqing's heart moved slightly. She looked at Xu Haotian's clear eyes, and an inexplicable emotion surged in her heart. She knew that Xu Haotian was very good to her, and his appearance brought a lot of warmth to her life.

"Haotian, why are you so interested in desserts?" Zhang Wanqing continued to ask.

Xu Haotian smiled slightly. "Actually, I've loved desserts since I was a child. Back then, I often watched my mother busy in the kitchen, and the desserts she made were always so delicious. When I grow up, I want to open my own dessert shop so that more people can taste delicious desserts."

Zhang Wanqing nodded, a touch of emotion flashing in her eyes: "Your story is very touching. I believe your dessert shop will continue to improve."

Xu Haotian smiled slightly: "Thank you for your encouragement. Wanqing, I hope you can come to my dessert shop more often. I will prepare more delicious desserts for you."

Zhang Wanqing's heart moved slightly. She looked into Xu Haotian's gentle eyes and nodded: "Okay, I will."

After the interview, Zhang Wanqing stood up and prepared to leave. Xu Haotian saw her to the door with a reluctant smile on his face.

"Wanqing, I'm really happy today." Xu Haotian said softly.

Zhang Wanqing smiled slightly: "Me too, Haotian, your dessert shop is really great."

Xu Haotian nodded and watched Zhang Wanqing leave. His heart was full of anticipation, and he hoped that Zhang Wanqing would accept his feelings.

Zhang Wanqing returned to the newspaper office and saw Fu Siyuan sitting at his desk with a complicated look in his eyes. She was slightly shocked, knowing that Fu Siyuan must have seen her and Xu Haotian together.

"Wanqing, did the interview go well?" There was a hint of coldness in Fu Siyuan's voice.

Zhang Wanqing nodded: "It went very smoothly. Xu Haotian's dessert shop is very unique."

Fu Siyuan smiled slightly, but there was a hint of reluctance in his smile. Although Fu Siyuan was a little jealous in his heart, he would not show it.