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

Two weeks ago, a TV reporter came to the coffee shop for an interview.

At first, I thought Lan Yujuan and Lan Qingqing were customers who had come into the store.

It was only later in the interview that I learned that Lan Yujuan was the boss who had been waiting for a long time that day but had not shown up.

Since then, Lan Yujuan and the other party exchanged contact information and each gave the other a gift.

Although the footage taken that day didn't cause much of a stir, it did provide another source of information about the coffee industry.

At first, Lan Yujuan didn't take the coffee competition information that the other party shared with her seriously.

As things stand, coffee shops are not short of customers in the short term.

As for the contestants, she and Qi Lei had already won first prize in a national coffee industry competition.

These small-scale competitions within provinces and cities hold little appeal for them, and are somewhat of a disadvantage compared to other competitions.

But now, seeing Lan Qingqing working hard and learning about coffee from scratch, Lan Yujuan suddenly changed her mind.

She and Qi Lei don't need to participate, but for Lan Qingqing at this stage, it is a very good opportunity and challenge.

"So, do you want to participate?" Lan Yujuan asked with a smile.

Just then, Qi Lei and Lan Qingqing finished reading the event details.

Qi Lei turned his head and looked at Lan Qingqing.

"The registration deadline is tomorrow, and the competition is in a week, so time is a bit tight."

"I'm fine with anything, it mainly depends on her."

However, at this moment, Lan Qingqing's eyes were fixed on the reward, and she was analyzing it word by word:

"The first place winner will receive a cash prize of 5000 yuan and a hand-cranked coffee grinder worth 2000 yuan."

"The second place winner will receive a cash prize of 3000 yuan and a pour-over coffee maker worth 1000 yuan."

"Third place will receive a cash prize of 1000 yuan and a coffee cup worth 200 yuan."

"The top 60% of participants will be awarded a National Junior Barista Certificate; the top 20% will be awarded a National Intermediate Barista Certificate; the top three participants will be awarded a National Senior Barista Certificate..."

Lan Qingqing's earnest expression made Qi Lei laugh.

"What, you not only want to participate, but you also want to win an award?" Qi Lei teased her deliberately.

This competition was organized by the television station. Although the prize money wasn't huge, they gave out a lot of certificates.

Not only are there a bunch of individual prizes, but every coffee shop that registers for the competition also receives a prize.

Putting everything else aside, the trophies and certificates look good displayed in the store.

Unexpectedly, Lan Qingqing clenched her fist and replied without hesitation, "Such a great activity, of course I have to participate!"

"No matter how you look at it, you're not losing out!"

After saying this, Lan Qingqing immediately sidled up to Qi Lei, fawningly saying:

"Master, you're so amazing, getting first place should be a piece of cake, right?"

"When the time comes, I'll be cheering you on from the audience. Can I have half of your prize money?"

After hearing this, Qi Lei grabbed his chopsticks and tapped her on the head, laughing and scolding, "What are you thinking with your brain?"

"If you're so capable, go compete and win a prize yourself!"

Lan Qingqing rubbed her forehead and whispered:

"I'd like to, but I'd have to have the ability..."

Lan Yujuan encouraged him, "There's still a week left. If you practice hard, you'll definitely have a chance to win an award!"

It's unclear whether he was encouraged by Lan Yujuan's words or lured by the generous bonus.

In short, Lan Qingqing made up her mind to participate in the competition with almost no hesitation.

So, the three of them, after successfully registering as a group to represent the coffee shop, began practicing diligently the following week.

For several days in a row, Lan Yujuan started getting home later and later after get off work.

At first, she would patiently send Chen Mo a message in advance to let him know.

After repeating this for several days, her reports became increasingly brief, eventually reduced to just four words:

[Something came up, I'll be home late]

After the café closed, the three stayed inside to focus on practicing and preparing for the competition.

Lan Yujuan never expected that someone in her family was already so sour, almost turning into aged vinegar.

Three days before the competition, Lan Yujuan was focused on practicing latte art.

The noisy master and apprentice who had been chattering and bickering nearby suddenly fell silent.

"Why aren't you saying anything?"

Lan Yujuan looked at her almost perfect work, raised her head with a smile, and then fell silent.

Chen Mo, holding his daughter's hand, walked slowly towards her and whispered:

"It's already dark, why aren't you home yet?"