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Early Morning Bakery: Promise 624

Original title: 清晨的面包店·约定 624

Early Morning Bakery: Promise 624 — Story character concept art
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Chen He and Gu Ning agreed that Gu Ning would independently complete a batch of basic bread early in the morning, but on his first shift, Gu Ning encountered an issue with the dough and worried that asking for help would be seen as failing the promise.

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Story summary

Chen He and Gu Ning agreed that Gu Ning would independently complete a batch of basic bread early in the morning, but on his first shift, Gu Ning encountered an abnormal dough condition and worried that asking for help would be seen as failing the promise. In the end, he held off on putting the dough in the oven and explained his assessment to the owner with his notes. Chen He worked with him to identify the temperature changes and reschedule production; rather than counting against him, this uncompleted independent task earned him recognition, as the agreement truly required dependable judgment rather than covering up difficulties.

Characters

  • Chen HeOriginal Concept · Bakery Owner

    A fictional adult character, the bakery owner in the story.

  • Gu NingOriginal Concept · Pastry Apprentice

    A fictional adult character, the pastry apprentice in the story.

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