Chapter 424: The Shop Setup is Complete

On a spring afternoon, the warm sun was intoxicating, and the weeping willows swayed, brushing gently against the surface of the lake; the call of a cuckoo came from not far away, adding color to this tranquil scene.

At this time, people returning from sweeping graves were stepping onto their return journeys one after another, and the road was filled with a constant stream of cars.

Inside the Maybach.

Hearing of Luo Dakui's "unfortunate" encounter, Shen Yan gave a bright smile and gloated, "That serves him right; he really needed a lesson he'd never forget."

Luo Qiqi's eyes curved into crescent moons; she didn't know if it was unforgettable or not, but it was certainly something he would remember for the rest of his life.

It is reported that Luo Dakui had begged many people that night to come down the mountain to pick him up, but he was rejected without mercy; even that broken tricycle had to be towed up by someone Luo Dakui hired.

One can see what his interpersonal relationships are like.

It just confirms that saying: "The true path in the human world is full of vicissitudes; don't be too arrogant in how you conduct yourself."

Yu Youwei was there, not understanding what was going on, and kept asking for the story, so Luo Qiqi told her the whole sequence of events, and then there was another burst of bell-like laughter inside the car.

Deserved! Satisfying!

"Shen Yan, you've really got a knack for messing with people these days—bloodless, yet a one-hit kill."

"Basic operation, don't be surprised."

Just like that, in the vast sea of traffic, time seemed to slip away like fine sand through one's fingertips, and by the time they re-entered Hangzhou, it happened to be the time when the evening lights were first lit.

Arriving at Zijin Road, Shen Yan slowed the car down and tilted his head to look at the Compass Milk Tea Shop.

The inside was brightly lit.

With just one glance, he noticed that tall, graceful silhouette.

Noticing this scene, Luo Qiqi felt as if she had drunk lemon water; her heart was sour.

You dog of a man!

All he knows is how to care about Wu Yue'er, even though he kissed her just the night before last.

"If you want to look, then go inside and look."

The smell of such thick, aged vinegar was hard for Shen Yan not to notice; he didn't take the bait, but instead changed the subject: "It's just time for a meal, are you two planning to go to the cafeteria or eat something on the street?"

Through the car window, Yu Youwei looked at the Hongsheng Noodle Restaurant next to the milk tea shop and expressed without hesitation that she wanted to get off here.

The beef rice noodles at this place are very authentic.

Every few days, Yu Youwei and Luo Qiqi would come here to eat a bowl.

Luo Qiqi felt the same way, but she didn't want to let Shen Yan leave just like that, especially since he was going to find Wu Yue'er.

"The beef rice noodles here are quite good, do you want to join us?"

Shen Yan did not refuse, and immediately drove the car into a parking space in front of the milk tea shop; there was a private parking lock on it, and others couldn't park there without a key.

Wu Yue'er inside the shop had sharp eyes and noticed the situation outside; she was instantly overjoyed, and like a little sprite, she ran out with nimble steps.

However, when she saw Luo Qiqi and Yu Youwei stepping out of the car, her mood became less beautiful, though she still greeted them with a smile.

"Shen Yan, look, I've got the shop set up pretty well, right?"

Shen Yan looked inside and saw a sign placed at the entrance with the large characters "Temporarily Closed" written on it, while the layout inside the shop had already taken on a brand-new look.

The floor was already made of anti-slip tiles and didn't need changing; after a thorough cleaning, it was so shiny it could reflect light, and the walls were painted as clean and white as snow.

In addition, various sofas, tables and chairs, milk tea machines, coffee machines, freezers, the cashier counter, and other items were all in place.

Coupled with some wallpaper and soft-font lettering on the walls, the ingenious design made the shop feel full of warmth, and the visual effect was also very elegant and exquisite.

It looked quite professional.

At this moment, there were two men and four women standing in the shop, aged between 20 and 30; Shen Yan recognized the girl with the ear-length short hair who looked quite capable—her name was Shao Mei.

She had worked in the milk tea industry for three years and was specifically hired to manage the milk tea shop.

The shop's renovation, the selection of raw materials, and the procurement of machines and items were all handled by her personally.

Her ability was quite good.

The other 5 people should all be newly hired employees; looking at their faces, they didn't seem like students, which Shen Yan thought was quite good, as students were busy with their studies after all.

While part-time work could save on costs, scheduling was a significant problem.

It's not as simple as just hiring full-time workers.

If there was a shortage of manpower later, he could hire students for part-time work then; for now, he would stabilize the situation first.

Facing Wu Yue'er's expectant gaze, Shen Yan did not spare his words: "It really is done well; I'll give you an 82, and I'll use '666' for the rest."

Wu Yue'er sent him a look of shimmering, watery eyes and asked if Shen Yan had eaten yet; Shen Yan said he hadn't and was planning to go to Hongsheng to have a bowl of beef noodles to stave off his hunger, to which Wu Yue'er immediately said: "That's simple, I'll go say a word to the neighbor, and the waiter can bring it over later!"

That was even more convenient!

Luo Qiqi and Yu Youwei had no objections.

So Wu Yue'er ran to the place next door to say a word, while Shen Yan and the two others walked into the milk tea shop.

The soft sofas felt bouncy when sat upon.

The comfortable environment inside the shop left Luo Qiqi and Yu Youwei with mixed feelings; they prided themselves on being no weaker than anyone else, but compared to Wu Yue'er, they felt a bit inferior.

This woman is really bold, throwing over a hundred thousand just like that.

The key is that she really did make it look professional.

He believed that as long as the taste of the drinks wasn't too bad, making money wouldn't be difficult.

"Making milk tea is relatively simple; now, I will teach you how to make Fruit Tea."

Hearing Shao Mei teaching the employees her craft, Shen Yan couldn't help but become interested.

He leaned in to listen.

Shao Mei knew that Shen Yan was a good friend of the boss, and that their relationship was quite ambiguous, so not only did she not drive him away, but she enthusiastically said: "If Mr. Shen is interested, why not try it yourself in a moment?"

"That works too! I was just planning to taste my own handiwork."

Next, Shao Mei officially began to explain: "If you want to make Fruit Tea taste good and achieve the ultimate texture, the choice of ingredients, experience in pairing, and the method of blending are all crucial; for example, Peach Oolong..."

Shao Mei's description was concise and to the point, without any unnecessary chatter, and it was easy to understand.

With Shen Yan's freakish memory, mastering the knack was a matter of minutes.

It was just missing the process of hands-on practice.

Wu Yue'er, who had just returned, saw this situation and immediately teased, "What, is the big boss planning to stay and work in my shop?"

"If the proprietress were a bit better looking, it wouldn't be impossible to consider."

Shen Yan shook his head and sighed; his expression seemed to show he couldn't appreciate Wu Yue'er's beauty at all, and Wu Yue'er cast a charming, coquettish glance at him.

You dog of a man!

Criticizing me to no end in front of others, yet treating me like a treasure in private.

Your talent as an actor has truly been developed to the extreme.

Wu Yue'er pinched Shen Yan's waist and said coquettishly, "Go ahead and mock me; don't regret it when I find a man one day."

"Find one and let me see."

"Just you wait!"

The two of them kicked and elbowed each other for a while; to onlookers, this posture looked like nothing but flirting.

Several new employees looked at each other, enjoying the gossip to the fullest.

Luo Qiqi, meanwhile, clenched her fists, wishing she could build a wall to completely separate the two of them.