Chapter 413

Jin Teng Weixi also frowned slightly, feeling surprised:

"It is indeed a bit strange."

Chao Wu Heye, seeing this, immediately proposed:

"So many people, we'll have to wait a long time, right? Why don't we go to the one next door? That one is almost empty."

Qiutian Shana didn't even think about it and immediately vetoed:

"No! It must be here!"

Shankou Botai was dumbfounded:

"Why must it be this one?"

Qiutian Shana rubbed her chin, putting on a look of serious analysis:

"You don't understand this, right? 'The eyes of the masses are discerning'!"

"So many people queuing here, doesn't it just show that the coffee and dessert here are especially good? Word of mouth is the best proof!"

Shankou Botai and Chao Wu Heye looked at each other, feeling that it seemed to make some sense.

Jin Teng Weixi, although she knew Qiutian Shana's little thoughts clearly, had to admit that Starlight Coffee Shop itself was a good brand, belonging to the mid-to-high end, not a cheap chain store, which fit her consumption habits.

"Then let's queue."

Jin Teng Weixi made the decision.

So, the four joined the end of the queue.

Anyway, they could play with their phones and chat while queuing, so time didn't pass too slowly.

After a while, the four finally moved with the queue and entered the shop.

Just stepping into the doorway, the warm air mixed with the mellow aroma of coffee and the milky fragrance of dessert rushed toward them.

Qiutian Shana couldn't help but stand on tiptoe, her gaze searching eagerly in the shop, wanting to find that familiar figure.

However, she only saw Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui busy receiving guests at the front desk, and didn't find Natsume Chikage.

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui was wearing a professional smile, dealing with the guest in front of her:

"Hello, what would you like to order?"

That beautiful female guest who was dressed fashionably skipped the menu and asked directly in a low voice:

"Excuse me, is Natsume-kun working today?"

"If he is, can you... please ask him to come out? I want to say a few words to him."

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui's mouth twitched imperceptibly, and her finger pointed helplessly at a small new sign next to the cash register.

【Solemn Reminder: During working hours, employees are strictly prohibited from chatting with customers; please understand!】

"This guest, I'm really sorry." Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui's tone carried apology, but her eyes signaled to the side, "Our store manager is very strict, and... he is looking this way now."

That female guest followed the gaze, met the store manager's serious gaze, and had to sigh disappointedly, ordered a cup of coffee casually, and found a seat to sit down, clearly still unwilling to give up, wanting to see if there was a chance to wait for Natsume Chikage to appear.

Immediately after, the inquiries from several young female guests were much the same.

Shankou Kangsi was sweating profusely watching this from the side, and couldn't help but mutter in his heart.

What are you doing!

How come everyone is coming to find that Natsume kid?

I don't look bad either!

How come no one comes to drink coffee for me?!

Truly convinced!

Is youth really the biggest capital?

But if time could flow backward... maybe I could form a "Coffee Shop Double Wall" with Natsume-kun!

Shankou Kangsi imagined it, feeling that such a scene wouldn't be bad either.

And at this moment.

Qiutian Shana witnessed so many girls flocking here, just to catch a glimpse of Natsume-kun's demeanor, and even trying to strike up a conversation; she couldn't help but curl her lips, feeling annoyed and irritable in her heart.

These girls, why are they all coming to disturb the boy she likes while he's working!

Truly!

Jin Teng Weixi, who also saw this scene, fell into a brief silence.

She knew Natsume Chikage was popular at school, but didn't expect him to be so attractive outside of school, among adult women, including some guests who looked well-off.

But so what?

If he really relied on his face to cater to these women, she would look down on him even more.

Relying on others, lacking self-reliance—such a pretty boy has no backbone at all!

Shankou Botai finally slapped his head suddenly, realizing:

"Ah—I remember, Natsume-kun does work here!"

Chao Wu Heye also remembered this after the fact.

After all, Natsume Chikage was too prominent in school, and almost everyone in the whole grade knew him.

As a boy of the same age, saying he wasn't envious at all of him being surrounded by girls would be a lie.

But they weren't very surprised by this either.

Natsume Chikage's appearance was indeed at a foul-level.

He received love letters every day at school and was followed by various gazes.

Outside of school, without the constraints of school rules and environment, this situation would only be more straightforward and enthusiastic.

The number of people in school was limited after all.

Outside of school, it was a vast world.

Regardless of family background, pursuing "beauty" is the nature of many people.

They didn't want to admit this point, but they knew it in their hearts.

They themselves had decent conditions and had experienced "appearance dividends," knowing deeply how much convenience an outstanding face could bring in this era.

But compared to Natsume Chikage, the two could only pale in comparison, and a sense of powerlessness surged in their hearts.

To be honest, placed in a pile of ordinary students, they could be considered eye-catching.

But once standing next to Natsume Chikage, they would immediately become blurry background boards.

So privately, they weren't very willing to appear in the same frame as Natsume Chikage.

At this moment, the two also completely understood Qiutian Shana's purpose for coming here.

Shankou Botai, as Chao Wu Heye's "wingman," couldn't help but lean close to him and remind him in a low voice:

"Hey, Qiutian-san is clearly aiming for Natsume-kun. You shouldn't bring her near here again in the future."

Chao Wu Heye was unexpectedly calm, even laughing lightly, replying in a low voice:

"I know."

"But it doesn't matter; anyway, Natsume-kun doesn't seem interested in dating for now."

"Look, even someone like Senior Yue Dao was rejected, and after being rejected, Senior Yue Dao is still trying hard to pursue him."

"There are too many girls who like Natsume-kun, so many that they can't be counted... It's as hard as ascending to heaven for Shana-chan to stand out."

"I'm not worried at all that Shana-chan can really date him."

"Instead, seeing that momentum just now, I breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing this scene, Shana-chan will know to retreat in the face of difficulties, right?"

"So, the more popular Natsume-kun is and the more pursuers he has, the greater the chance I might eventually win Shana-chan's heart, perhaps."

Shankou Botai was stunned, not expecting his friend to see things so clearly; thinking carefully, it seemed to make sense.

"You're something, your brain is quite clear in this regard."

Chao Wu Heye rubbed his nose, slightly proud:

"Of course!"

And at this moment.

Finally, it was Qiutian Shana's group's turn to order.

Qiutian Shana didn't see Natsume Chikage in the shop, so she could only face Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui, feeling a bit disappointed in her heart, pouting and feeling her luck wasn't good.

However, just as Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui was preparing to take their order.

Natsume Chikage walked out.

He had already changed back into his work apron and said to Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui:

"Fujiwara-san, I've finished eating; let me take over, you go eat."

"Fujiwara-san, I'm finished. Let me take over; you go eat."