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

At the entrance of the coffee shop, Lin Feng sat under a parasol, holding a guitar and humming a tune.

Not far away, several young girls who came to the shop for coffee were completely mesmerized, secretly taking photos with their phones, their faces beaming with joy.

Lan Yujuan saw this and couldn't help but chuckle to herself.

Those who know, she runs a coffee shop. Those who don't might mistakenly think she sells sweet soup!

"Knock, knock!" Lan Yujuan walked over, gently tapped the table twice, and smiled:

"Are you free? Let's talk."

She had known Lin Feng for some time and they knew each other quite well.

If you know his situation, you can go up and talk to him, but you must never disturb him.

The free time that Lin Feng has now is not a time for focused creative work.

He's just sitting here casually jotting down some fragments of inspiration that come to mind!

If it's someone you know well, you can interrupt if you really have something important to discuss with them.

Lin Feng looked up, saw it was her, nodded slightly, and casually put down his guitar.

"certainly!"

However, Lan Yujuan had barely sat down and hadn't even had a chance to speak when the other person impatiently brought up another matter.

"By the way, I heard that your coffee shop is planning to open a branch?"

Lan Yujuan paused for a moment, then nodded slightly. "Yes, I do have that plan."

A thought flashed through her mind in an instant:

Lin Feng never cared about the store's operations, so why was he suddenly asking about it today? Could it be...?

Before she could even sort out her thoughts, Lin Feng spoke first:

"Are you looking for a partner? If you need a partner to open a branch, I'd like to invest!"

"Why?" Lan Yujuan blurted out.

"Your songs sell well and you have plenty of money, so why are you suddenly thinking about investing in opening a shop?"

Lan Yujuan knew very well that if Lin Feng really wanted to start a business and open a shop, there were plenty of businesses he could do!

Strictly speaking, coffee shops belong to the food and beverage industry, which can be profitable, but most people don't make a lot of money.

Especially for small shops like Banshan Xiaoyin Cafe, which are driven by personal hobbies and have sentiment as their core, it is even more difficult to make big money.

If Lin Feng really wants to open a store or invest, even opening a trendy brand store or a musical instrument store would be more reliable than opening a coffee shop!

"If you want to invest and make money, this industry is really not suitable for you," Lan Yujuan sincerely advised.

"Opening a coffee shop has a low return on investment, but the risks are high. If you're not careful, all the money you put in can go down the drain."

But to her surprise, as soon as she finished speaking, Lin Feng immediately asked her a question in return.

"If it's not profitable, why is Boss Lan so addicted, opening one store after another?"

Lan Yujuan answered truthfully, "Because I genuinely enjoy doing this!"

"To do something well, it's like rowing against the current; if you don't move forward, you fall behind."

"Since I've decided to do this, I'll do my best to do it well."

"At the very least, I need to help my subordinates secure a future!"

"To allow them to find a sense of belonging in this store and to see a clear and definite space for growth."

Lin Feng smiled, his eyes filled with appreciation. "Yes, very good!"

"Boss Lan, don't overthink it. Just consider it as me burning money!"

"I know that with President Chen backing you up, even if Banshan Xiaoyin opens ten more branches, it won't be short of money."

"However, if I were to join, I would have my own advantages."

"For example, besides paying money, I can also sing at the store."

Lan Yujuan was initially quite satisfied, but she knew that the other party had ulterior motives.

What exactly was Lin Feng after? She knew perfectly well at that moment.

But when she actually heard Lin Feng start making empty promises to her, she laughed in anger.

"Teacher Lin Feng, given how busy you are right now, I'm already incredibly grateful that you can come to the main store to sing at least once a week."

"You still dare to promise me that you'll have time to perform at the branch when it opens?"

"Putting everything else aside, I'm really afraid the microphone will collect dust."

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng awkwardly scratched his nose and whispered:

"Well, the situation is a bit unusual lately. Once the hype dies down, I'll naturally be free again."

"After all, this kind of busy and chaotic life is not what I want to pursue."

"Besides, it's not like I have to be the only one to have a singer perform at the coffee shop."

"As long as Boss Lan agrees, I can also introduce other outstanding original singers to come to the store to sing for free."

When Lan Yujuan heard this, her eyes lit up instantly.

She had this idea before.

But then I realized that my place only sells coffee, and it can't compare to other bars in terms of scale.

If they were to invite other singers to perform at the store, on the one hand, they were afraid of creating a rift with Lin Feng; on the other hand, they were also afraid of not being able to agree on the price and not being able to find a suitable lead singer.

After all, cheap singers might not sing well, which would be counterproductive; good singers are definitely not cheap, and as a long-term expense, the store might not be able to afford it.

However, now Lin Feng has actually taken the initiative to invite outstanding singers to perform at the store for free on a long-term basis. This is simply a windfall!

"Is this really true?" Lan Yujuan asked in disbelief.

She knew Lin Feng's abilities and character very well.

A singer-songwriter who is openly acknowledged as excellent by Lin Feng must be highly skilled.

Lin Feng laughed frankly, "Of course it's true!"

"As long as I can invest in the branch, my promise will stand as long as I'm still here."

After listening, Lan Yujuan immediately approved: "Okay, I agree!"

As for the specific percentage of shares to be allocated to the other party, we'll discuss that when the new store opens!

After all, the new store is still just a concept, the location hasn't even been decided yet, it's still far from being a reality!

Lin Feng's eyes and brows were full of smiles. He picked up the thermos next to him, took a sip, and said with a smile:

"By the way, what did Boss Lan want to talk to me about earlier?"

Lan Yujuan slapped her forehead, only then remembering what she wanted to ask.

"I saw you chatting with the clan chief a couple of days ago."

"So, I'm curious and wanted to ask you, did you hire someone to lease the mountain forest that Qingqing's family owns?"

Lin Feng was somewhat surprised, his eyelashes trembled slightly, then he cleared his throat and responded softly.

"Cough, um."

"However, Boss Lan, I don't want Qingqing to know about this, as it would only add to her psychological burden."

"It's not a big deal for me, and I don't want her to overthink it."

Lan Yujuan smiled and nodded, "Yes, I understand."

"Don't worry, I'll keep this a secret for you, unless you tell her yourself."

Lin Feng grinned, a soft light flashing in his eyes.

"It's such a small matter, it's fine whether you mention it or not."

"Besides, given our current relationship, I don't have the right to do too much for her, so this is fine!"

Lan Yujuan looked at the man in front of her and suddenly remembered that day, Chen Mo's meaningful expression.

A feeling suddenly welled up in her heart:

Could it be that Chen Mo had already foreseen what Lin Feng was going to do on that day?

No, she had to verify it with Chen Mo herself when she got home!

The two chatted casually for a few more minutes before Lan Yujuan got up and went back to the shop.

She was preparing to go upstairs to her studio to continue her work.

As I passed the bar, I noticed that Lan Qingqing's expression was a little strange. It was unusual for her to be absent-minded and daydreaming while working.

Lan Yujuan didn't dare to go up and ask directly. Instead, she quietly stopped another barista next to her and asked in a low voice:

"What's wrong with Qingqing? She was fine while we were eating, but now she seems a little unhappy?"

The new barista shook his head, holding a tray in his hands, and said:

"I don't know either."

"However, when I went to get my coffee at the bar just now, I think I saw Qingqing watching the security camera."

"In the surveillance footage, you and Feng were chatting at the store entrance, and it seemed like she was secretly eavesdropping..."

Lan Yujuan's mouth opened slightly, and she felt a pang of panic.

Seeing this, the barista next to him quickly explained:

"Boss, please don't misunderstand!"

"Qingqing wasn't eavesdropping on your conversation on purpose. She was bored while working at the bar, so she listened to Feng playing guitar through the security camera and watched him being secretly filmed by fans. She was waiting for him to be approached by fans so she could watch the show."

"Boss, Qingqing was already watching before you even went to chat with Brother Feng..."