books44 Chapter 28 The Coffee Guy
Chapter 28 The Coffee Guy
Bai Li already has a plan for where this song will end up.
The theme song for "My Bronze Cauldron Can Connect the Past and Present" is not yet available.
Bai Li swiped her finger across the phone screen and sent the carefully selected song excerpt to Jiang Mingfei.
Jiang Mingfei was overjoyed upon hearing the song. It seemed tailor-made for the drama. Moreover, the song was actually composed by Bai Li! Jiang Mingfei was speechless with astonishment. Bai Li could compose songs? How could the young lady be so multi-talented? She was beautiful, had a sweet voice, and could even write songs!
Jiang Mingfei rushed to Bai Li's house like a whirlwind, listened to the full version in Bai Li's recording studio, and clapped her hands excitedly after listening, her voice particularly loud in the recording studio: "This is it!" She immediately bought the copyright of the song.
Jiang Mingfei took Bai Li's hand, bent down sincerely to make her eyes level with Bai Li's, and said earnestly, "Darling, let's keep things separate. I will definitely pay the copyright fee for this song. You've already done so much, so please accept my small token of goodwill."
Jiang Mingfei asked for a copyright fee of 100,000 yuan. The young lady certainly didn't lack this copyright fee, Jiang Mingfei knew that, but that wasn't a reason for her to take it for free.
Bai Li also did some calculations in her mind. It was true that she didn't lack copyright fees, but even brothers should keep clear accounts, let alone friends. This was not a simple dinner invitation, but a reward she deserved after her work. This song not only involved her own efforts, but also the Mountain Spirit's. She could also share half of the copyright fees with him.
After thinking it over carefully, Bai Li raised her head slightly and nodded readily in agreement: "Okay."
Having finished her business, Jiang Mingfei wasn't in a hurry to leave. She had been extremely busy with company and film crew matters these past two days, while Bai Li had been spending all her time in the recording studio like a hermit, with no word from her. Come to think of it, the two of them hadn't seen each other for quite some time.
Let's take this opportunity to get together and have a good chat.
The two walked hand in hand, chatting and laughing, towards the front courtyard. They happened to run into the housekeeping NPCs who were working. Ahe lowered his head slightly, his eyes downcast, and greeted them respectfully. The other housekeeping NPCs behind him also stopped what they were doing and greeted them in unison.
Ah-He still had that poker face, expressionless like a statue, but deep down, he actually breathed a long sigh of relief, as if a huge weight had been lifted off his shoulders.
Miss Bai has finally stopped staying in her room. These past few days, Miss Bai has been like a reclusive immortal, never leaving the house and staying upstairs all day. Ah He is worried about her every day. If Miss Bai didn't remember to come downstairs for meals, he would have gone upstairs to knock on her door to check on her mental state.
Jiang Mingfei had been curious since she arrived, a curiosity like a kitten in her heart. Now she finally voiced her doubts: "Wow, where did you find so many male servants in your house?"
Upon hearing this, Bai Li nearly choked on her own saliva, her face instantly turning bright red. What indecent words! Bai Li frantically checked A He and the others' expressions, and seeing that they remained calm, Bai Li breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, the NPCs weren't real people, and Jing Ye was out handling work, not at home. Otherwise, if Jing Ye were here, she would have wanted to disappear into a crack in the ground.
She quickly dismissed Ahe and the others, then grabbed Jiang Mingfei and fled like the wind, explaining rapidly as they went, "They're not male servants! They're all proper housekeepers!"
Jiang Mingfei's ability to fill in the blanks and divergent think has always been very developed. Her thoughts are like a wild horse that has broken free of its reins, galloping endlessly across the grasslands of her imagination.
Whose housekeepers are all clean-cut and handsome young men? They are all spotless and impeccably polite, clearly having received rigorous training. They must have been raised by the young lady's family since childhood. Jiang Mingfei suddenly realized that they might be specially trained to please the young lady.
Seeing Bai Li's embarrassed and anxious expression, Jiang Mingfei sighed helplessly and patted Bai Li's shoulder to show her understanding: "I understand, I will keep it a secret for you." Her eyes were very understanding, as if to say, I know you are embarrassed, don't worry.
Bai Li knew that Jiang Mingfei must have misunderstood something again. Fortunately, she only saw Ahe and the others. If she had seen Jingye, who looked like a copy of "Sebastian", Jiang Mingfei might have thought even more out of line!
No, we can't let Jiang Mingfei see Jingye.
"Ah Long, I'm going to the coffee shop outside to buy a cup of coffee. I'll be right back." Bai Li waved to Ah Long, who was on guard duty, and said hello before pulling Jiang Mingfei out of the house and heading to the coffee shop along the street.
"Is this the advantage of living in a villa in the city center?" Jiang Mingfei couldn't help but exclaim.
Through years of hard work, she has saved up enough money to own a villa in the suburbs. The villa is large, even larger than those in the city center, but it doesn't have a coffee shop within easy walking distance.
Such a convenient and romantic experience can only be enjoyed by the lucky ones who live in the city center. However, this kind of enjoyment is not something that everyone can have. You are born with it, or you are not born with it.
The cafes in this neighborhood are especially impressive; each one is like a meticulously crafted work of art, with exorbitant rents and shockingly high prices for their products.
Sure enough, even the cheapest Americano starts at forty, a price that acts as a barrier, keeping many people out. The large coffee shop was almost empty, with only a handful of people around.
Bai Li obviously noticed the prices on the menu and muttered to herself: As expected of Shanghai, they don't use RMB, they use Shanghai currency!
Despite her complaints, Bai Li still ordered two hot lattes worth fifty Shanghai dollars each.
"We also have our own unique half-sweet desserts, they're not sweet, but they're delicious. Would you like to try one?" The young man at the front desk enthusiastically recommended, his voice sweet like caramel.
Bai Li then shifted her gaze from the menu and noticed the waiter taking her order.
This guy... looks so young, is he even an adult yet?
Bai Li pondered to herself.
She probably wasn't wearing makeup, but her skin was as white as freshly squeezed milk, with a faint sheen. Her eyes were bright, like two crystal-clear black gems. Her small nose was perfectly proportioned, and when she smiled, she revealed eight neat, white teeth. Her cheeks were slightly chubby, like little dumplings, and incredibly tender, making you want to pinch them. The aura of youth was palpable.
Xiao Hao's ethereal voice rang out: "Beep beep beep, detected a member of the opposite sex with an appearance score of 83. Host, please take note!"
Bai Li silently replied in her heart: "Received, thank you, Master Xiao Hao."
As expected of a high-end store, the staff are all carefully selected for their good looks and pleasing appearance.
Bai Li glanced casually at the exhibits in the freezer and was secretly shocked. Good heavens, there were almost no desserts under 100 yuan. Bai Li casually ordered two coffees and a dessert, which cost nearly 200 RMB. In the past, Bai Li would never have entered a coffee shop like this. Even if she passed by, she would have cursed, "Robbery!"
Now, it's a different story. Two hundred RMB is a bit expensive compared to regular coffee and desserts, but it's not as bad as getting bitten by a mosquito.
Rather than worrying about the gains and losses of money, she began to enjoy the process of spending money more. If she could enjoy the afternoon with her friends, then the money was well spent.
The two found a spot where the afternoon sun was shining brightly and sat down. The sunlight streamed through the window and warmed them, making them feel like they were wrapped in a warm blanket in the well-air-conditioned café—comfortable and pleasant.
We talked about the progress of the web series, from the filming situation to the post-production team, and then to discussing which platforms or third parties to sign broadcast contracts with.
There were only a few people in the coffee shop, and the only sound was the coffee-making machine, so the two of them spoke openly and at a normal volume.
[Guan Cha's favorability +20]
Guan Cha's favorability rating: 20
Where did the favorability points come from? Who is Guan Cha?
Bai Li stared blankly around. There were only a few people sitting in the store, all busy with their own things. Could it be that young man from before? He was the only one here with a looks score greater than 80, matching the target of the opposite sex. Bai Li looked behind the counter, but the young man was still busy behind the counter and hadn't noticed this side. It shouldn't be him, right?
Bai Li quietly observed for a while, but without any results, she withdrew her searching gaze and returned to her conversation with Jiang Mingfei.
"Two hot lattes and a tiramisu." A clear voice suddenly rang out from the side. Bai Li looked up and saw it was the young man who had taken their order.
Let's call him the coffee guy for now. He was wearing a tight-fitting uniform; the shirt and trousers were made of high-quality material, as if tailor-made for him, perfectly fitting his waist, making him look incredibly proportionate with a narrow waist and long legs. He bent down slightly and carefully placed the tray on the table with gentle and elegant movements.
As Bai Li said thank you, her gaze couldn't help but shift, and her eyes inadvertently fell on a certain spot. Bai Li's eyes widened slightly as she noticed something that was very intriguing.
The coffee guy was standing behind the counter, so I couldn't see him. But now that he's bent down, I can see clearly. Isn't his butt a little too perky? So rounded, such a perfect shape!
Bai Li, realizing something amiss, blushed slightly and looked away.
"I'm not a pervert, I just happened to notice, um!"
Bai Li tried to defend herself in her heart, hoping that Jiang Mingfei wouldn't find out, otherwise she would be in deep trouble.
But Jiang Mingfei was sitting right across from Bai Li, and she could see every move Bai Li made, every smile and frown. It was impossible for her not to see it; Jiang Mingfei had long since seen through Bai Li's inner thoughts.
So when Bai Li glanced at Jiang Mingfei with a guilty conscience, she saw Jiang Mingfei with a half-smile on her face.
After serving the coffee, the barista smiled lightly and said, "Please enjoy your coffee, both of you." Before leaving, he glanced at Bai Li with bright, watery eyes, as if there was a hint of something else in his gaze.
However, Bai Li couldn't bear to look at him anymore. She was in a panic, so she didn't notice him. She just picked up her latte and pretended to take a sip, trying to cover it up.
Jiang Mingfei saw everything clearly, her eyes sparkling as if she had discovered something new. She raised an eyebrow: Oh? Something's going to happen?
It's a coffee shop again, and another hunter has appeared, but this one is clearly much more skilled than the last.
Fine, she decided not to expose it. Seeing through it but not saying it was her last act of mercy. Jiang Mingfei picked up her coffee and started drinking. Let Bai Li and the clerk's little schemes ferment quietly in this coffee-scented afternoon.