He also has a convenient ability: if he stays in contact with someone for more than 30 seconds, he can randomly acquire one of that person's skills with a proficiency level of 80%. He can also level up his skills through experience.

Although this ability is very convenient, Ye Ziye doesn't use it often. The only ability she gained from this skill is...

This is a skill that makes men unable to resist, but Ye Ziye said she didn't want to recall too much about how she obtained it.

In addition, he has a lot of miscellaneous skills.

Of all his skills, cooking is the highest level because he practices it frequently, and over time, he has improved his skill level over a month.

Having had the system for so long, he had a general understanding of what each level represented.

Lv1 is equivalent to a beginner level; anyone with a little relevant knowledge can reach this level.

Lv2 represents having made some achievements in a certain field, or being quite proficient in a certain skill.

Level 3 signifies considerable achievement in a particular field, much like Ye Ziye's culinary skills; anyone who has tasted his cooking will say it's delicious.

Level 4 is considered the limit that humans can reach. If someone can reach this level, their life is basically considered very successful.

As for level 5, Ye Ziye felt that it was already beyond human capabilities. Perhaps when his cooking level reached that level, he would be able to make dishes that glow.

The two skills that are most useful to him right now are, one of which is cooking, which ensures his survival.

The second is learning skills. This ability encompasses many aspects and is very practical. As Ye Ziye's level increases, her learning ability will improve, including becoming more quick-witted and reading faster.

However, Ye Ziye only recently acquired this skill, which is why her current level is so low.

Although he is only at level 2 now, Ye Ziye already feels that it is enough. When reading, he can read ten lines at a glance.

The first class passed quickly, and as the teacher stepped down from the stage, the atmosphere in the classroom became lively again, with small groups regrouping to discuss the interesting things that had happened during the day.

Kato Megumi took out the book Ye Ziye had given her and continued reading. This book was quite appealing to girls.

Girls at this age yearn for beautiful love, and the book "Love Metronome" perfectly captures this feeling, making it irresistible to read.

Time passed by, and the boring day quickly came to an end. When it was time to leave school, he packed his things and prepared to leave.

He was always the first to arrive and the first to leave every day.

Because of this situation, he was often suspected by his classmates of going out on dates with girls from other schools, but this rumor was quickly dispelled.

Judging from Ye Ziye's appearance, he doesn't seem like the type to go on a date with a girl.

Kato Megumi sat in her seat, wanting to persuade Ye Ziye to stay, as if something was wrong, but before she could speak, the boy's figure had already disappeared around the corner.

Ye Ziye had to go to work; it was the only way for him to make a living.

The school he attended was a prestigious private school called Shuchiin Academy, which offered courses from elementary to high school and was an absolute elite school with exorbitant tuition fees.

Ye Ziye didn't understand why her predecessor had to attend such a school, but since she was already there, she couldn't easily transfer schools.

Fortunately, he had already paid the tuition for the first semester, which eased his burden a little, but now he was busy saving up for the second semester.

Back in the rented room, Ye Ziye put her schoolbag on the bed and quickly left.

His address was a simple place, with a bedroom, a small bathroom, and a kitchen—that was the entirety of his rented room.

He didn't have much savings, and living here was the limit for him.

Moreover, Ye Ziye's residence is at least under the sun; in a place like Tokyo, there are quite a few dreamers living in basements.

He hurriedly left not because he disliked his place, but because he was going to be late for work.

Pet Cafe

It's a very ordinary name for a coffee shop that's neither too big nor too small. Ye Ziye works there as a barista and a pastry chef.

The coffee shop is open in three shifts: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM, and 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. The time in between is for the staff to rest.

When they arrived at the coffee shop, it wasn't open yet, so Ye Ziye pushed the door open and went inside.

There were only two people in the shop: the shop manager, Kudo Nami, who was reading a book in a chair, and a waitress named Nakamura Nanai, who was the same age as Ye Ziye.

"Manager."

Kudo Nami is a 25-year-old girl. She is very young and her appearance is average, but she has a great temperament, probably because she reads a lot.

She has been running this coffee shop for three years and has received high praise in the neighborhood.

Ye Ziye nodded slightly in acknowledgment, and Kudo Nami also raised her head.

"Your apron is still in the same place. Go get it yourself."

Ye Ziye hummed in response and then fell silent. She took an apron from the kitchen, went to the bar, and waited for the customers to arrive.

Chapter 4

"Ye Zi, you're here so early today?"

Nakamura Nanami, who was also wearing an apron around her neck, walked up to Ye Ziye during her break and asked curiously.

Ye Ziye usually arrives a few minutes late, so today is quite unusual.

"I was lucky today; I caught a tram just as I was leaving."

After explaining, Ye Ziye didn't say anything more and focused on tidying up the utensils in front of her.

Nakamura Nanami is also a student, but the two are not in the same school. She is quite cute, but because she once confessed to Ye Ziye, the two of them are now a little awkward together.

The confession naturally ended in rejection. Ye Ziye had only been working there for a week at the time, and he simply couldn't bring himself to date a girl he'd only known for a week.

However, after being rejected, Nakamura Nanai did not resign. He acted as if nothing had happened and continued to interact with Yoko Yoru as friends.

Ye Ziye wasn't that cold-hearted. He would answer when Nakamura Nanning asked him questions, though he sometimes felt a little embarrassed.

The shop was filled with meows; it was called a pet cafe because there were many cats inside.

Some of them are purebred cats bought by the store manager, Nami Kudo, while others are stray cats, all of which are healthy and hygienic.

Ye Ziye doesn't dislike cats, these adorable creatures, because he also has a Garfield cat at home, who is considered his best friend in this world.

Nakamura Nanami casually picked up a chubby orange cat, stroking its head. She didn't pay much attention to Ye Ziye's indifference; she was already used to it.

She confessed to Ye Ziye with a "let's give it a try" attitude. She knew she was a thick-skinned person, and even if she failed, it wouldn't affect her much. If she succeeded, she would be even more satisfied.

Kudo Nami also noticed the conversation between the two, and subtly took the watering can and watered the flowers and plants in the shop while listening.

As the store manager, she had a responsibility to maintain harmony within the store, and she was aware of the confession incident.

However, neither of them seemed unusual, which made her think that her authority as the store manager was still intact, so she was quite pleased with herself.

Ye Ziye tidied up the various utensils and prepared some desserts to sell today. After playing with the orange cat for a while, Nakamura Nanning also went to work.

"Hey Yezi, since no one's around right now, could you make me a cup of coffee? Just the normal sweetness level is fine."

After watering the flowers and plants, Kudo Nami felt a little bored. She stroked the cat's head and said to Ye Ziye.

Ye Ziye has been working here for half a month. Although he is a sixteen-year-old boy, his coffee-making skills have been recognized by everyone.

As the store manager, Kudo Nami felt she had the privilege of having Yoko make her a cup of coffee alone, even though she paid her a monthly salary of 100,000 yen.

Although the salary is relatively low for a barista, Ye Ziye only works in the evenings during weekdays, so she considers herself a fairly conscientious boss.

"it is good..."

Ye Ziye said something indifferently, and then began to make coffee. His culinary skills included everything edible, including coffee.

And since there are no customers now, he also wants to get some exercise.

Ye Ziye's indifferent attitude annoyed Kudo Nami. She felt that she had lost her authority as a boss; what should have been an order sounded more like a request.

When Ye Ziye first arrived here, she was unhappy several times a day.

Because Ye Ziye, as an employee, seemed to have no understanding of the etiquette of the island nation. She did everything in a bland and indifferent manner, and spoke the same way.

She had never seen Ye Ziye bow to her, his boss, before; a nod was already the maximum degree of body tilt she could muster.

However, as the boss, she couldn't say anything, because after Ye Ziye came to work here, the number of customers increased significantly, and the direct beneficiary was Kudo Nami.

As she pondered this, Kudo Nami suddenly felt a little aggrieved. She stopped looking at Ye Ziye's alluring face and instead went to pet the cat, waiting for her employee to bring her coffee.

Because only at that time could she accurately and quickly realize that she was a boss.

Seeing Kudo Nami suddenly turn around for no apparent reason, Ye Ziye was a little confused. He didn't really want to know the reason and focused on making coffee.

Since Kudo Nami didn't specify what kind of coffee it was, he decided to make a cup of Colombian coffee. Although he had the recipe in mind, he had never actually made it before.

Since most people who come to the coffee shop order common coffees like cappuccino or mocha, he usually only makes those few kinds.

However, he wasn't worried about not having enough ingredients to brew a new coffee. Kudo Nami seemed to be a wealthy person, as her warehouse had a wide variety of coffee beans.

Thinking about it carefully, it makes sense. If she weren't a rich person, how could she have bought a piece of land in Tokyo, where land is incredibly expensive, to open a coffee shop?

Ye Ziye didn't even weigh the 15 grams of coffee beans; she simply picked them up with her hand, ground them into coffee powder using specialized equipment, and brewed them with 90-degree hot water—the whole process was completed in one go.

"Colombian coffee."

After serving the coffee to Kudo Nami, Ye Ziye showed no expectation on his face and left without looking back. As a good employee, he had to stick to his post.

Kudo Nami pouted, feeling once again that she, as the boss, was being looked down upon, but she didn't want to say anything at the moment, because her attention was focused on the coffee.

She could recognize it as Colombian coffee. After all, she owns a coffee shop, and even if she didn't know how to make it, it would be too embarrassing if she couldn't recognize it.

This was Ye Ziye's first time brewing this kind of coffee, and as the owner, she was really looking forward to it. She decided that if it tasted good, she would recommend it to her customers.

I smelled it first; it was very sweet, and it also had a unique coffee aroma.

I took a small sip; it was slightly sour, with a hint of sweetness and a subtle bitterness. The three flavors blended perfectly together—delicious!

Kudo Nami turned her head and glanced at Ye Ziye, whose expression was indifferent, and her evaluation of her employee rose to a new level.

Chapter 5

As darkness fell, the city lights were turned back on, guiding people home through the darkness.

Nami Kudo has given up petting cats. It's almost time for all the office workers to get off work, and the coffee shop will soon be bustling with activity.

Although most of the customers were regulars, she still wanted to maintain her appearance.

Looking at Ye Ziye's expressionless face behind the bar, Kudo Nami sighed for no apparent reason and said:

"Ye Zijun, can't you smile? Customers are king, and smiling service is what we should be doing!"

"Please allow me to refuse. I am a barista, not a male escort."

Ye Ziye didn't even look up, which disappointed Kudo Nami a little.

In this fast-paced society, restlessness has become the norm, and handsome men like Ye Ziye, who possess a quiet and artistic temperament, are rare these days.

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