After four years of living alone after marrying far away, he went back to his parents' home and

Upon hearing that someone ahead of them had actually ordered a coffee for 4999, Li Rui's friends instantly fell silent.

If we don't order something decent, we'll all lose face.

But if the price is too high, Li Rui will definitely be unhappy.

So everyone looked at each other, made no decisions, and chose to follow the crowd and wait and see.

"I'll drink anything."

"Since Li Rui is treating, let's follow his arrangements!"

Li Rui stood to the side, secretly furious, almost grinding his teeth to powder.

After the wedding, her friends all knew that she had successfully married into a wealthy family, and they all insisted on giving her a farewell party before they left Hunan.

On the one hand, Li Rui genuinely wanted to show off: such an outstanding and handsome husband, and such a generous and presentable in-law family.

On the other hand, she had limited savings.

She was too embarrassed to ask her new husband and in-laws for money, and she didn't want to lose face.

If she were to invite a dozen or so people to dinner or a gathering, she would have to spend a lot of money.

Just then, I learned that Lan Yujuan's new coffee shop had opened.

Li Rui was thinking to himself: How much would it cost to buy everyone a cup of coffee?

The meeting place was chosen to be a coffee shop.

On the surface, it benefited Lan Yujuan's business, but in reality, it saved her money as well—killing two birds with one stone.

Moreover, to some extent, she harbored a secret desire to compete with Lan Yujuan.

The two were about the same age and got married one after the other, marrying two close brothers of similar age.

Although at first glance, Chen Mo is clearly better off than Qin Zhang.

But as soon as the two stand together and compare them closely, it's not hard for anyone with eyes to see who is doing better!

Her grand wedding had barely ended when the good news of her pregnancy broke.

Every day, all you have to do is dress up smartly, wear expensive watches, drive new cars, and go on dates and have meals with friends.

After her second marriage, Lan Yujuan not only had no wedding and no pregnancy, but she also spent all her time with her husband and child and had to earn money to support herself.

She's so busy every day that she doesn't look like a newlywed wife at all.

Although he claimed to be a shop owner, he actually earned very little and did more work than a waiter.

But Li Rui never expected that the convoluted scheme she devised would inadvertently trap her.

"How about I deposit 10,000 first?" Li Rui said with a stiff smile.

"Everyone, stop standing there and order coffee first. If you don't have enough credit, I'll top up some more later."

"Anyway, since Yujuan's new store is open, even if I don't use up all the money I top up today, I should be able to continue using it a few years later when I come back with my husband from the military, right?"

When Li Rui said this, the muscles around his mouth, which were raising a smile, were trembling slightly, and it was clear that he was heartbroken.

As Lan Yujuan prepared to make coffee, she said with a faint smile:

"I'm fine with anything, you can do whatever you want!"

As he spoke, he casually placed the QR code on the table in front of Li Rui.

"Sister-in-law, do you have a cell phone signal?"

"I have Wi-Fi in my shop. If your phone doesn't have a signal, you can connect to the Wi-Fi in the shop."

Li Rui opened his mouth, his expression awkward and pale.

Before she could offer her opinion again, Lan Yujuan added:

"If your phone is out of battery, that's okay. There are power banks in front of the bar that you can borrow by scanning the QR code."

These words completely blocked Li Rui's escape route.

Li Rui racked his brains and could think of a few ways out, but Lan Yujuan blocked them all.

She could only force a smile as she pulled out her phone to scan the QR code, putting on a brave face as she said:

"Okay, then I'll deposit 20,000!"

"What kind of coffee would you like to drink? Just order whatever you like today."

As the sound of payment arriving rang from the small speaker, the atmosphere around the bar instantly became lively again.

The friends who were just hesitating and passing the order around started ordering one after another.

The siblings, Xiao Qi and Xiao Qi, assisted each other and brought over several kettles.

Although there were many people ordering coffee and they were in a relatively concentrated area, the three of them working together didn't make the coffee production slow.

Lan Yujuan stood at the main position of the bar, exuding confidence and dominating the entire scene, displaying professionalism and brilliance.

"Take it one step at a time, finish yours first, then get on with it!"

The people who initially gathered around were all there to watch the show and join in the fun.

What kind of amazing things can you make by brewing coffee? Even if it's made with champion beans by the national hand-drip coffee champion, so what?

Could it be that bitter coffee can be brewed into something sweet?

However, the "shh" sound of grinding coffee beans came from Lan Yujuan's hands.

Everyone was drawn to her, watching intently as she focused and skillfully began to brew coffee rhythmically.

Every movement seemed to be in rhythm, regardless of what the coffee tasted like.

The graceful movements of brewing coffee are a feast for the eyes, making one involuntarily stop laughing and talking and start holding their breath to watch.

When the first pot of coffee is brewed, the aroma of coffee fills the air.

Before the person who ordered the coffee even had a chance to drink it, some of the onlookers behind them were already quietly swallowing their saliva.

"It smells so good!"

"This coffee, priced at 4999 yuan a pot, smells truly extraordinary!"

The food blogger raised an eyebrow, his eyes filled with surprise.

The coffee was brewed so well that I picked it up myself and squeezed out of the crowd of onlookers.

Excuse me!

Then, in an inconspicuous corner on the first floor, I sat down and began to savor the sip.

Watching from afar, everyone saw his expression of extreme enjoyment, which made them even more envious.

"Boss Lan, it's my turn!"

"I'm next, everyone stop cutting in line..."

The previously loose queue instantly became a strict line.

At the back of the line, someone couldn't help but mutter, "Could it be that this coffee can actually be brewed into something fancy?"

It took Lan Yujuan more than an hour to brew all the coffee she ordered.

From the moment she picked up the coffee pot, she seemed to rediscover her former, pure and passionate self.

She withdrew all her outward attention and focused it on every single action of her subordinates in making coffee, striving to make every cup of coffee taste delicious.

Therefore, she didn't notice that, at some point, the previously playful crowd began to quiet down.

Gradually, people began to quietly take out their phones; some recorded videos, and some took photos.

These photos and videos began to circulate and spread on WeChat Moments, classmate groups, and various social media platforms.

Someone online asked, "Is it good?"

The person who took and uploaded the photo simply replied with a few words: "Absolutely amazing!"

[Aside from being a bit pricey, it's perfect.]

……

Lan Yujuan, who had just finished her work, was unaware of all this.

Although she didn't quite like Li Rui's words and actions today.

But looking at the people Li Rui brought, they were indeed watching him carefully make coffee, and now they were all tasting it attentively.

Lan Yujuan's heart was still filled with a sense of satisfaction.

"Boss Lan, I'll also deposit 500 yuan, and bring my friends to try it another day!"

Lan Yujuan was wiping the table when she heard the sound. She looked up and saw the second customer who had just drunk coffee walking over with his eyes shining and his empty coffee cup in hand.

The other person took out their phone and was about to scan a QR code to recharge, which startled her.

"You just said you'd get a 100 bonus for every 500 you top up, that should still count, right?"

Lan Yujuan nodded with a smile, and immediately began entering the member information after the money was deposited into her account.

However, she soon discovered that this was not an isolated case.

Nearly half of the people Li Rui brought today couldn't resist and voluntarily came over to recharge their accounts.

Most people recharged 500, but a few recharged 1000 at once.

Li Rui sat far away by the floor-to-ceiling window, holding a glass of milk in his hand.

Out of the corner of her eye, she kept glancing towards the bar, looking rather restless and uncomfortable.

Lan Yujuan pretended not to see anything, standing behind the bar with a beaming smile, recording member information until her hands were sore.

Li Rui originally wanted to show off, but ended up spending a lot of money and only getting no credit.

Ironically, her words proved prophetic, bringing Lan Yujuan quite a few guests.

Moreover, some of them are clearly going to become repeat customers.

She couldn't stand it any longer, so she called Qin Zhang early, saying she felt nauseous and wanted to go home a little earlier.

After receiving the call, Qin Zhang returned breathlessly in less than five minutes, considerately offering to take her home early.

And so, the gathering organized by Li Rui ended before noon.

Half of the people found it boring, and as soon as Li Rui left, they followed him.

Another small group of people, seeing that the others had left, actually became more relaxed.

Instead of leaving, they became even more meticulous, wandering around the store.

This small coffee shop not only has a large collection of premium coffee beans, but also many interesting coffee cups, coffee utensils, and even some coffee-related antiques.

Everyone held their coffee, savoring it while strolling around.

If you encounter a question about coffee that you're interested in but don't quite understand, a professional volunteer will be there to help answer and explain it every few steps.

During my short half-day stay here, I not only enjoyed delicious coffee but also learned a lot of interesting facts about coffee.

As noon approached, the number of customers in the coffee shop dwindled.

People are finally able to relax and chat freely, and brew their own coffee.

Taking advantage of Lan Yujuan's free time, Qi Pei quietly approached, looking at her with eyes full of admiration and expectation, and said:

"Mr. Lan, are you still hiring baristas?"

As she spoke, she raised her hand, "You're amazing! Even more amazing than my cousin!"

"Can I come work at the shop and learn how to make coffee from you?"