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

Lan Yujuan gently rubbed her wrist, politely declining.

"Peipei, my shop is small, and I'm not even sure if I can support myself. I don't plan to hire a barista anytime soon."

Qi Pei clearly didn't believe him when she heard this.

"How could that be?"

"Look at your shop, you've had more customers today than other coffee shops have in a whole week!"

"Besides, I see that everyone is topping up and spending money, and the unit price is high. How can you manage all that by yourself?"

As Lan Yujuan listened, she picked up the water beside her and drank it.

She silently considered how to refuse.

Unexpectedly, before she could even speak, Xiao Qi, who was standing next to her, had already started rolling his eyes and complaining.

"You actually dare to ask me to pay you? You really have some nerve!"

"If I were the boss, I wouldn't dare hire an employee like you even if you paid me to do it."

Upon hearing this, Qi Pei immediately flew into a rage, and the two siblings instantly started fighting.

It was mainly Qi Pei's slap attacks that Xiao Qi had to withstand by raising her arm.

Lan Yujuan stepped back with her water glass in her hand, stood to the side dumbfounded, and couldn't help but turn her head and chuckle to herself.

Although Xiao Qi was lenient with his younger sister Qi Pei in terms of physical affection, he was never one to hold back with his words.

"Boss Lan, did you see that?"

"Not only is her coffee-making mediocre, but her temperament is also quite unstable."

"If we hire her, not only will we lose customers, but the damage she causes won't even cover her wages."

Qi Pei, her face flushed, said, "My salary isn't enough to cover the losses, so I'll just leave you here as a hostage!"

"I can't make coffee, but you can, right? Aren't you a national champion?"

"Come on, if you dare!"

"Even with a pile of trophies and certificates, you're still looked down upon and left to gather dust in a corner, unable to find a job..."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qi awkwardly shut his mouth, a hint of embarrassment and disappointment flashing in his eyes.

"You brat, what nonsense are you spouting?"

"Hobbies are hobbies, and work is work; they shouldn't be confused!"

Upon hearing that Xiao Qi had not yet found a job, Lan Yujuan became interested and couldn't help but inquire about him.

What kind of job are you looking for?

Before Xiao Qi could answer, her face flushed, and after a long pause, she whispered:

Actually, I'm not looking for a job right now.

Qi Pei pouted and leaned over to expose him:

"My brother doesn't want to look for a job; he just loves coffee and wants to open a coffee shop."

"But he was stupid enough to find a friend to invest and become a partner."

"As it turned out, not only did the other party not pay, but they also ran off with all the bonuses and wages he had painstakingly saved, which he gambled away overnight!"

"Now, forget about opening a shop; he can only go home and grow coffee."

Lan Yujuan felt both heartbroken and sympathetic upon hearing this.

But when I turned to look at Xiao Qi, he was still all smiles when the topic came up, looking completely carefree.

"It's no big deal, it's all in the past. If you've lost the money, you can just keep competing and save up!"

After thinking about it for a moment, Lan Yujuan roughly understood.

Xiao Qi is probably the kind of player in the coffee industry who competes full-time.

Their daily expenses are not high, but when they participate in events or competitions, sponsors will reimburse their food and accommodation.

Not only can they receive activity funding, but they also receive prize money for winning awards.

In particular, with the title of champion, Xiao Qi is invited to various coffee companies and cafes as a "guest star" after the competition.

Although it's unstable, it's still a source of income, much higher than a regular job.

If he hadn't been swindled out of all his savings by people around him, he probably would already own his own coffee shop by now.

After all, for a young person like Xiao Qi who purely loves coffee, opening their own coffee shop is definitely a life dream.

Lan Yujuan looked like she had found a treasure, her eyes instantly brightening.

"I'm not hiring a barista right now. But if possible, I'd like to find a partner."

"Xiao Qi, are you interested in my shop?"