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When Li Mu woke up, there was nothing around him.He blinked, and sat up somewhat dazedly.Looking around, the walls on all sides are painted with light blue wall paint, and on the top is a chandelier in the shape of a white cloud.The curtains have been drawn, but today is cloudy, so there is no bright sunshine.The wind rustled and landed on the skin.

The tall buildings in the distance stand tall under the gray sky. You don't need to look closely to know that there is a turbulent driveway underneath.Today is actually a good day to rest.

Li Mu got up and opened the bedroom door.The living room was still empty, except for a bottle of milk, a bag of bread, and a small jar of half-eaten jam on the dining table.He walked over, picked up the note next to it, and Yue Renge's words were flying like flying dragons and phoenixes: "I'm going to Linshi today, and I won't be back until evening. Remember to eat breakfast."

Probably just bought it downstairs.Li Mu looked at the bread for a long time, then smiled helplessly.

Daily life is like this, busy, non-stop business trips, going to work, and various tasks.Li Mu poked open the milk and took a sip, the taste was very strong.The toast was a bit dry, and he didn't put any jam on it, so he ate it dry.

The sweet words that were deeply in love last night have long since dissipated along with the morning breeze.There is actually very little life in this beautiful and spacious house, after all they are very busy.

For them, it might be like a hotel.

Not long to stay in the hotel, Li Mu decided to go to Dionys early.Right now, Dionysia is already busy. There was a meeting yesterday, and the wine list has not yet been fully determined. For the first time, Yue Renge decided to join the limited special drinks column, which included two or three liquor cocktails.

Amy is against it.

Dionysus and Thyme operate on different themes.Dionys is an American-style bar through and through, just like the bars Li Mu came into contact with when he was studying abroad.It is said that Yue Renge did research before opening, in order to bring the original American flavor to Huadu.

Since it is an American-style bar, there is a high degree of uniformity from the decoration, to the way the staff do things, and even the wine list.Style is a fascinating thing, but it is often reflected in various details.The reason for Amy's objection is very simple. If something inappropriate is added to Diony's wine list, it will be a kind of damage to Diony itself.

"It's not that I don't like baijiu cocktails, but this is what Thyme should do. To be honest, Thyme and Dionys are two different styles and they are two different things," Amy argued plausibly, "Such an adjustment, I It just doesn't feel right."

She was originally a gentle person, but Yue Renge was a little surprised when she spoke so fiercely that day.But he is the boss after all, so he didn't argue with her too much, he just said that this topic should be put aside for now, and it doesn't matter if the wine list is updated slowly.

This really doesn't seem like what Yue Renge would say. He has always been stuck on a tight schedule, and everything including changing the wine list and purchasing goods is under his control. How could he allow the delay in changing the wine list now?

Li Mu knew that Yue Renge had really put too much effort into Thyme's management, and he was a bit powerless with Dionysia.It is also because the team here has developed more maturely, and the bar management has gained some confidence, so it can continue to slide forward by virtue of inertia.

But how long can this situation last?

When the water is full, it will overflow, and when the moon is full, it will be weak. This is the truth that Li Mu has understood since childhood.It should be known that this failure often arises secretly from the inside. By the time a real problem arises, this lesion has been brewing for a long time.

Home Fan

Doesn't Yue Renge know?Yue Renge is a hundred times smarter than him, so he must know.Knowing but not doing it is either because he is too busy and negligent, or because he really doesn't have the energy.

After all, he is also a human being.

Li Mu changed his clothes in the lounge—they now had a unified uniform, a small black suit, which looked straight and ironed on their bodies. "Brother Mu," the little intern next to him greeted him, Li Mu was stunned for a moment, and recognized him, "Zhang Xu, why did you come so early today?"

"Sister Amy said, come early, it will be easier to study." Zhang Xu is very young, with short shaved hair, hard hair, like a little hedgehog.Not long after he graduated from high school, he didn't go to college, and he didn't want to be a soldier according to the arrangement of his family, so he ran out to learn bartending.He is very diligent and clever, and it is rare that he can endure some hardships, and the store is short of manpower, so he is kept.

"Well, I just became a full-time regular, and there are indeed a lot of things to learn." Li Mu couldn't help but think of the time when he first came to Dionys—it was really a memorable period of time.I don't understand anything, I don't know anything, and I follow others to learn all day long.

In many cases, these senior bartenders will not tell you what to do, they just demonstrate it over and over again.How to use a wine measuring device, how to use a mixing spoon, the recipes of those wines are clearly given to you, and you can memorize them thoroughly.Knowing where those wines are on the shelf, when guests say the name of the wine, you can immediately react and make a beautiful cocktail.

For 1 minute on stage, I don't know how much hard work the audience has put in.

"I remember that time," Li Mu began to recall that time.In fact, it was only half a year, but the time passed so quickly, "I'm still cleaning the toilet."

Zhang Xu was very surprised: "Aunt Sun is doing all the work now."

Aunt Sun is the cleaner here, an hourly worker. In the past, she was only responsible for some simple cleaning.

"So, your life is much more comfortable now." Li Mu seemed to say to Zhang Xu, but also seemed to say to himself, "Treasure yourself."

Zhang Xu smiled and nodded, "Well, this place is really good. By the way, Brother Mu, have you participated in the competition? I have something to ask you..."

Li Mu tilted his head and looked at him, "What, do you want to participate in the competition?"

"Yeah." Zhang Xu nodded seriously, "Didn't Mr. Yue say there was a bartending competition last time? Although I didn't learn much, I always thought it would be good to see the world. So I told Amy I said it, and Mr. Yue agreed. Seeing that the registration deadline is coming soon, I applied for it—it was the letter of recommendation written by Sister Amy!"

The little guy babbled, and couldn't stop talking, "I learned a little bit in the bar in my hometown before, but I haven't learned it systematically. But Amy sister said let me go and see, it's an experience anyway, isn't it? But I After all, I didn’t take part in the competition seriously, so I’m still scared. Brother Mu, I think you’re so good. I heard from Sister Amy that you just came here not long ago, and you soon became a bartender, right? You I must have participated in the competition, what should I do specifically, can you tell me?"

Li Mu couldn't help but laugh, how could he tell this starry-eyed little fan that he hadn't actually participated in a single game?

"Hey, are you here?" Amy stood at the door with a small bag on her shoulder. She was wearing a black leather jacket and a hip-wrapped skirt, apparently just arrived.

"Sister Amy." Zhang Xu stood up immediately.

"Well, now that we're here, let's go and wipe the table. I don't think the bar has been cleaned up yet—don't be lazy."

"Yes!" Zhang Xu paused and stood at attention, like a primary school student.Amy was amused by him, then glanced at Li Mu again, "It's so early."

"Well, I have nothing to do, so I'll come and have a look. By the way, practice your hands." Li Mu said.

Amy nodded, "Then you are busy."

No matter what he does, Li Mu likes to put himself into it.Just enjoy it without thinking about it.He has always been like this, except today.

Zhang Xu wanted to participate in the Huawu Cup, which Li Mu never expected.Li Mu glanced at the young man who was trying to wipe the glass, he was as lively as a little Shiba Inu.He follows Amy now, and every day, Amy's elder sister is Amy's younger sister, and he is a loyal little fan.In other words, he is simply everyone's little fan.

Li Mu knew in his heart that this child was born to eat this bowl of food, he could speak well, and once he opened the chatterbox, he couldn't stop at all.On the other hand, if it wasn't for his good looks, he would be so stupid, and he didn't know how many detours he would have to take before he would be discovered and appreciated.

He loves to compare, but of course he won't be so stupid as to compare with Zhang Xu, he knows his weight and direction.

However, Zhang Xu was about to participate in the competition.Amy supports it, and Yue Renge agrees.He remembered how he carefully mentioned this matter to Yue Renge last night, what Yue Renge said.

After all, Yue Renge still hoped that he would be obedient and follow the other party.

In a game, it doesn't matter if you win or lose.

To compete, so to compete.Participating is Li Mu's goal itself.

Thinking of this, Li Mu's heart felt as if he had been severely gripped, and the pain was needless to say.Amy called him several times, but Li Mu didn't hear him.After a while, I slowly came back to my senses.

"What did you say?"

Amy looked at him helplessly, "Did you not have a good rest last night? Do you want to go back to the rest room and lie down?"

"...It's okay." Li Mu rubbed his eyes.

"Mr. Yue just called me and told you not to come tonight." Amy said, "He is on a business trip today, and the plane is at seven o'clock in the evening. I asked you to pick him up at the airport."

As she spoke, she smiled, "You guys really have a good relationship. He usually runs around every day, so he doesn't have to be picked up." After a pause, she purposely teased Li Mu, "I think I probably miss you! "

Li Mu lowered his head and didn't answer her words.He is thin-skinned, and if it were normal, his face would have turned red.But today, Li Mu had something on his mind, and that emotion weighed heavily on his heart, making him unable to let go no matter what.

Seeing that he didn't reply, Amy thought that she had said something wrong, her eyes were rolling around, and she was thinking of what words to use to round it up.He also heard Li Mu say: "It's okay, since he told me to go, then I'll go."

After saying that, he smiled, "It's also my good fortune to be able to pick him up."

--------The author says------------

Cat mother: Bao, this is your blessing.

Li Mu: This blessing is for you!