That's right, the girl in front of him was none other than Ren Lingxi, the one Su Yang had played the escape room with in Licheng.
She was also the most beautiful girl he had met so far.
Today, Ren Lingxi had her long hair tied into a cute braid, with wispy bangs across her forehead.
She wore a loose white short-sleeved shirt over a gray tube top.
On her lower half, she wore a pair of brown denim hot pants, her long legs as eye-catching as ever.
After a brief second of surprise, Su Yang walked into the shop and smiled, Long time no see, Lingxi.
Yeah, Brother Su Yang, what a coincidence! It's been a while. How long did you guys end up traveling after that?
Su Yang walked up to her and smiled, Let me think. We traveled for another ten days or so.
Did you guys go to the no-man's land?
We did. It was incredibly thrilling and exciting! Very meaningful, too.
Ah, what a pity. I had things to do and couldn't go with you guys. I'm so jealous!
Haha, it's fine, there will be other chances. Didn't I tell you? Next time we go out to play, we'll invite you.
Hehe, sounds good.
As they were talking, a girl in a work uniform came down from the second floor. She spotted Su Yang immediately and shouted happily, Brother Su Yang!
Hearing the shout, Su Yang turned his head and smiled, Muhan.
What brings you here?
I didn't have much going on, so I came over to sit for a bit and grab a cup of coffee.
Oh, okay. Are you with this pretty lady? Li Muhan looked at Ren Lingxi beside him.
When Ren Lingxi arrived earlier, she mentioned she was waiting for a friend, so Li Muhan assumed it was Su Yang.
Su Yang shook his head, We didn't come together, but we know each other.
Oh, I see. Have a seat, Brother Su Yang. What would you like to drink? I'll make it for you.
An iced Americano will do.
Sure thing.
Oh, by the way, where is Mengyun?
Sister Mengyun had something to do and went out. She'll be back in a bit.
Alright, you go ahead and get busy.
Okay. Li Muhan smiled brightly and turned to walk behind the bar.
Ren Lingxi looked at Su Yang and asked, You know the barista here?
I do. I was the one who recommended her to work here.
I see.
Su Yang smiled, Are you alone?
No, I have a friend coming to meet me later. I just came early to have a coffee.
Oh, what a coincidence. I didn't expect to run into you here.
Brother Su Yang, have a seat. Ren Lingxi pulled Su Yang down to sit.
Aren't you expecting a friend? Is it okay for me to sit here?
Oh, it doesn't matter. My friend isn't a guy anyway.
That works. Su Yang laughed. Have you been here before?
Ren Lingxi nodded. A few times. The coffee beans here are really aromatic, so I come over to sit for a bit every now and then.
Su Yang nodded with a smile, Not bad. This shop is indeed pretty good. You can recommend more friends to come and try it in the future.
What? Don't tell me you know the boss of this shop too?
Su Yang blinked and smiled, I do. In fact, I'm the boss too.
You're the bo... what? Ren Lingxi nodded, then suddenly realized what he said and turned to look at him. You're the boss?
One of them. I don't manage the day-to-day things; it's mostly run by the girl you usually see here.
So after all this time, I've been drinking at your coffee shop! How come I've never seen you here before?
I only recently became the boss. I wasn't before.
Alright then.
Are you planning to go eat when your friend gets here?
Yeah, we're going to get hot pot. Ren Lingxi thought for a moment and added, Brother Su Yang, have you eaten yet?
Not yet. Look at the time.
Then how about... you come eat with us later?
Me, join you guys? That... might not be a good idea. Mainly because I don't know your friend, it might be awkward.
It won't be! She has a very outgoing and easygoing personality. Besides, we're all young people. Just treat it as making a new friend.
Su Yang really didn't have any plans for later, so he smiled, We'll see then, as long as your friend doesn't mind.
Hehe, she won't mind.
As they spoke, Li Muhan walked over carrying an iced Americano and two slices of mousse cake.
Brother Su Yang, your coffee. Li Muhan smiled as she placed the coffee and cakes in front of him.
These are cakes made by Sister Mengyun herself. You and your friend should try them. If they're good, she plans to add them to the menu.
Oh? Really? She has such skills? Let's give it a try then. Su Yang said as he pushed one of the cakes in front of Ren Lingxi. Try it.
Okay.
After taking a few bites, Su Yang gave a thumbs-up in praise, Not bad at all. It tastes great, and the texture is silky and smooth. It's no worse than what specialized bakeries sell.
Really?
Haven't you tried it?
I did. Personally, I think it's delicious.
At this point, Ren Lingxi also smiled, Hey gorgeous, this cake is indeed delicious. I eat sweets all the time, so this is professionally certified!
Haha, that's great. I'll tell Sister Mengyun when she gets back.
I didn't expect her to know how to bake cakes, that's impressive. By the way, Muhan, are you busy right now?
Not for the moment. There aren't too many customers in the shop right now.
Then sit down for a bit. Let me introduce you to this beautiful lady so you two can get to know each other and make friends.
Okay. Li Muhan walked over and sat opposite the two of them.
Su Yang smiled, Lingxi, this beautiful lady... wait, it's actually quite a coincidence. She's also someone I met in Licheng before.
Really?
Yes, I met her on Yulong Snow Mountain, and I met you in the ancient city.
What a coincidence! Ren Lingxi took a sip of her coffee and smiled.
Right. Her name is Li Muhan, and we're good friends.
Ren Lingxi smiled warmly at the slightly shy Li Muhan, reaching out her hand. Hello Muhan, I'm Ren Lingxi. You can just call me Lingxi, like Brother Su Yang does.
Li Muhan reached out and shook her hand. Okay, Lingxi. Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you too. Shall we add each other on WeChat?
Sure!
As the two exchanged contact info, Su Yang leaned back on the sofa, watching Li Muhan and thinking to himself, This is exactly what she needs to make more friends, slowly integrate into Haicheng, and expand her social circle.
After adding each other on WeChat, Ren Lingxi smiled and asked, Muhan, how old are you?
I'm 20.
I'm a little bit older than you. I'm 22.
Then I should call you Sister Lingxi.
Ren Lingxi waved her hand. No need, just call me Lingxi. It's only a two-year difference; we're basically the same age.
Alright.
By the way, Muhan, what time do you get off work?
It'll be a while for me.
Really? I was going to ask if you wanted to come eat with us later. Brother Su Yang is coming too.
Mainly because Sister Mengyun isn't here. Oh, she's the other boss of our shop. With her gone, I can't just leave, otherwise there'll be no one to make coffee if customers come in.
Isn't there another waitress?
She doesn't know how to make it. Only Sister Mengyun and I do.
Oh, I see. Fair enough.
agon king storylines. At the start, I obtained the "Ultimate Lackey System" - the more I act as a lackey, the stronger I become. What else could I do? I chose to become the personal henchman of the ultimate villain, Su Muwan. I provoke all sorts of chosen ones, snatch away their opportunities, and commit every evil deed imaginable. You ask who's behind me? Hmph! You're not worthy of knowing my lady's name! ...... ....... I am Su Muwan, the eldest daughter of the Su family. Since childhood, I've possessed extraordinary talent in martial arts, which led to my arrogant and domineering personality in my past life. I was even foolish enough to repeatedly challenge those favored by heaven, ultimately resulting in a tragic death. In this life, I must behave and absolutely cannot walk the same path again!! However... SLAP!! "So you're the Dragon King, huh?!" When I saw my little lackey swagger over and viciously slap the Dragon King who was hiding his identity, I felt my heart sink. Su Muwan's suspended heart finally died as she watched Qin Luo, her utterly loyal lackey, standing before her. She fainted on the spot from shock. Heaven is determined to destroy me!! (Pure love 1v1, light-hearted, no angst, single female lead, villain, reincarnation, lackey)
his freshman year, Su Bai accidentally bound the "Indulgence Tycoon System." 【Sleeping in? Reward: +$1,000】 【Spent $288 at a street barbecue stall? Cashback: +$2,880】 【Dropped $14,396 on in-game skins? Special reward unlocked: A brand-new Porsche Panamera!】 Luxury cars, penthouses, corporate shares, financial empires… College life was all about living freely and doing whatever he pleased! … When the adorably naive academic genius faced family medical bills and financial struggles, Su Bai waved his hand dismissively: "Your future is on me." "Wuwu~ Big Brother is so good to me! I’ll become a scientist to repay you!" When the genius girl got bullied by a shady professor? Su Bai casually dropped a billion-dollar investment, forcing the university to grovel and beg for her return. A company’s funding chain collapsing? Su Bai smirked—cash was the one thing he’d never run out of. Years later, when people traced the rise of the AI prodigy beauty, who was the man behind her success? Not just that—Su Bai also became the tsundere campus belle’s unattainable dream, the contrast senior’s daily necessity, and the beautiful counselor’s emotional anchor…
uld barely embark on the path to immortality. Just as he was on the verge of death, his golden finger awakened. No matter whether it was poison, drained blood and vital energy, diminished lifespan, or any other physical debuff caused by paying a price—once midnight passed, everything would be refreshed. From then on, whenever someone asked what kind of person Chu Ran was, the answer was simple: Forbidden arts that other cultivators dared not learn? Chu Ran would learn them. Prices that even demonic cultivators dared not pay? Chu Ran would pay them. Lifespan that even righteous cultivators dared not burn? Chu Ran would burn it. All the blood essence in his body? Take it. Want both his hands and feet? He would cut them off and send them to you. You say he’s finished? He wasn’t built to sit idle. You think he’s gone mad? No—he was simply waiting for midnight. From that day onward, Chu Ran would respect neither Heaven nor Earth, bow to neither gods nor ghosts. He had only one wish: For midnight to arrive a little sooner.
to panic—he has a system. As long as an investment target dies, he can claim a reward. And since he is immortal, the one thing he has plenty of is time. ... Countless years later. “Immortal Emperor of Longevity? I invested in him.” “Supreme Celestial Venerable? I invested in him.” “Undying Empress? I invested in her.” “...” “Heh. Once they’ve all died, even the Heavenly Dao will have to kneel and call me Dad.”
