Can following the rules be called rebirth?

Chapter 65, Section 64: His and Her Craftsmanship
The National Day holiday is a traditional holiday for universities.

All told, Zhou Mingyuan had spent almost a full month of his university life.

This month has been incredibly fruitful.

In terms of income, he quickly made his first fortune, earning his first million since his rebirth.

In terms of his career, he owns two companies and has invested in a coffee shop.

Mingli Legal Consulting is operating smoothly, Jieyou Media is just starting out, and the coffee shop...
Yes, the renovation of the coffee shop is finally nearing completion.

"Hey, try this flavor again~"

On the first day of the holiday, a man and a woman sat in the bright and clean Relief Café.

Gu Caiwei tilted the coffee cup, poured milk into it with one hand, and controlled the cup clockwise with her wrist to make the milk and coffee blend evenly until it was four-tenths full.

Pour out the milk foam. Once the pattern is formed, lift it up and finish it off to the left.

The movements looked extremely professional.

"Sis, I'm really full, can you let me off the hook?"

As another cup of coffee was pushed in front of him, Zhou Mingyuan pursed his lips, frowned, and looked speechless.

This is the Nth cup of coffee he's been drinking today, being used as a guinea pig.

"Just try it, just try it!"

Gu Caiwei shook his arm, acting coquettishly twice, and two small dimples gradually appeared at the corners of her mouth.

"Go, go, go."

Zhou Mingyuan had no choice but to take a small sip.

"Aren't we hiring baristas? Why are you so concerned about it?"

"That's different!"

Gu Caiwei fiddled with the machine in front of her, skillfully took out a cup, and then followed the online tutorial to demonstrate how to use it.

"It's so fulfilling to master a skill!"

"No wonder you can be a boss, Mr. Gu's vision is indeed different."

"Humph!"

The two chatted back and forth, their laughter echoing in the quiet coffee shop.

October 1st happened to be the first day after the renovation of the Relief Cafe was completed, and everything was going smoothly.

But the boss was missing from the room.

During this holiday, Li Zhi made plans to travel with her family.

So, at this moment of witnessing a new chapter for Relief Coffee, only Gu Caiwei and Zhou Mingyuan remained.

Like many college students, Gu Caiwei had just emerged from the strict control of her teachers and parents in high school and had the freedom to spend her own money, but what she lacked was free time.

During the seven-day holiday, she did not choose to go home, enjoying her free time.

Once all the staff are hired, Relief Cafe can officially open for business.

On the first day of the holiday, she dragged Zhou Mingyuan along to clean the coffee shop from top to bottom, making it spotless after the renovation.

Then, on a whim, she tried operating those machines by following the instructions online.

Music flowed through the shop as the two whiled away the time amidst the aroma of coffee.

"Are you going to have dinner?"

Gu Caiwei walked out from behind the counter, stood at the entrance of the coffee shop, and stretched her arms out in a big yawn.

A gentle evening breeze rustled the willows lining the road, their leaves concealing the lights of countless homes.

"Don't go."

Zhou Mingyuan shook his head.

"You've been feeding me all afternoon, please, how am I supposed to eat anything else?"

"We'll eat tomorrow."

"So tall, but with such a small appetite!"

Gu Caiwei giggled, her voice soft and sweet, and didn't insist any further.

Actually, she drank quite a bit too.

"Look, the sunset is so beautiful tonight!"

The brown-haired girl waved to him, pointing to the brilliant sunset not far away.

"right."

The man stopped, resting one hand on the coffee shop door, and looked at the beautiful scenery in front of him with Gu Caiwei.

Beiyuan is bustling with traffic, couples whisper sweet nothings to each other, roadside dinners are served by the streetlights, and the sunset envelops the whole world.

The pace is so slow, yet it's a long-lost beauty.

A good university life is not just about having a good university life.

Young people in their late teens and early twenties are not involved in the cutthroat world of business, nor in the complex and treacherous power struggles of officialdom. Few of them would abandon their true feelings in matters of the heart, nor would they rack their brains to scheme and plot.

To recklessly enjoy the most brilliant years of youth is the best gift from heaven.

At this moment, Zhou Mingyuan sincerely wished that this time could slow down, just a little bit more.

"Let me tell you something." He nudged the young woman next to him with his elbow.

"Ok?"

"Being able to make coffee isn't a skill. I have a real skill. Do you want to learn it?"

"Really?"

Gu Caiwei's watery eyes were filled with curiosity as she nodded vigorously.

"You wait!"

He followed his heart and walked to the convenience store next door, quickly selected a large bag of items, and carried it back to his coffee shop.

"What are all these?"

Gu Caiwei immediately came over and watched Zhou Mingyuan's actions.

"For mixing drinks."

The man opened the bag.

Spread out the small bottles of whiskey, lime soda, mint syrup, oranges, and mint leaves on the table.

"This is true craftsmanship."

He turned his head and glanced at Gu Caiwei, then pointed to the front desk.

"Go downstairs and get me two ice cups."

"Ice cup?"

"It's just ice."

"it is good!"

Gu Caiwei ran over quickly.

Add ice to two glasses as a base, then Zhou Mingyuan pours in 40 ml of whiskey, 5 ml of mint syrup, squeezes in half a lemon, and shakes his wrist to stir quickly.

Gu Caiwei sat in the chair, her chin resting on her hands, watching intently.

It was her first time seeing someone mix drinks live, and she found it quite novel.

"Would you like it stronger or milder?"

"It should be light."

He moved a strong glass of liquor to himself and handed a light glass to Gu Caiwei.

Zhou Mingyuan turned on the stereo, and the melodious guitar intro started playing again. He lowered his head and took a small sip of wine.

Cool!
That's what it feels like!

Today the sky was cloudless, and even the crescent moon peeking through the evening glow was exceptionally bright.

"Want to try some of my work?"

The man smiled, raised his glass, and held it in mid-air.

"Cheers~"

With a crisp bang, Gu Caiwei also raised her wrist, and the two ice glasses collided together.

"Well"

After the first bite, she couldn't help but squint her eyes.

It has a strong lemon flavor, tastes quite good, and is also a bit spicy.

This guy is really good at mixing drinks!
After getting used to it, she took another big sip.

The chilled mixed liquor went straight down her throat to her stomach. Gu Caiwei took a deep breath and felt completely refreshed.

"It tastes so good!"

The whiskey was quite strong, and a blush quickly rose to the girl's cheeks, her bright eyes showing a hint of surprise.

"I want to learn this, please teach me quickly."

Gu Caiwei, a connoisseur of lifestyle, immediately became interested.

"It wasn't a waste of time! Hurry up, I'll treat you to dinner tomorrow."

The other party did not reply. The girl looked up and met Zhou Mingyuan's smiling gaze. Her lips trembled.

Having spent so much time together, she had come to understand his habits.

"Come here and sit next to me."

The cheap driver beckoned to his wrist without any hesitation.

"Cocktail making is different from coffee making; first, you need to learn the proportions."

"You take it."

Zhou Mingyuan placed the cup in the girl's palm.

He changed his position, standing behind Gu Caiwei, wrapping his arms around her, and naturally covering her with his hands.

She tilted the cup, and he controlled the angle; their movements were perfectly synchronized.

"Let me show you what proportions are."

(End of this chapter)