SCWP Chapter 24

Drinking Coffee Together

Freshly grinding the coffee beans takes time, just enough for Meng Yu to answer a small question.

Lin Qichi said, “Baby, tell me first, why are you going to Six Corner Tower?”

Meng Yu hesitated for a moment, “I need the Scattered Soul Grass inside.”

“Scattered Soul Grass?” Lin Qichi repeated, the name sounding familiar.

Wasn’t that the detoxification herb En Sihan, the female protagonist, accidentally consumed on her way to Six Corner Tower while being held captive by Ye Chenxi? Wouldn’t that negate Meng Yu’s purpose?

So, his protection of En Sihan all along was also for the Scattered Soul Grass. Now that he had separated the connection between Meng Yu and the Demon King, the reason he continued to protect En Sihan became very intriguing.

First, let’s eliminate the possibility of Meng Yu falling in love with En Sihan at first sight, as arranged in the world line. Their first meeting was filled with purpose and anger, so how could love at first sight even be possible?

Meng Yu proactively explained, “Yes, it’s the main medicinal ingredient for treating Soul Loss Syndrome.”

“You’re sick?” Lin Qichi felt a pang of heartache and pulled him back into his embrace, everything becoming clear.

“Just a few minor accidents.”

The owner brought over the freshly brewed coffee. Hearing the approaching sound, Meng Yu pushed Lin Qichi away, clearly trying to avoid suspicion.

Lin Qichi smiled and moved away a bit. The misunderstanding had already been resolved, so he wasn’t worried about being seen together for a while.

“Handsome guys, here are your two lattes.” From the moment they walked in, the owner sensed something was different. Seeing one bashful and the other smiling with understanding, he immediately understood. Having seen all kinds of relationships while running a business, he didn’t discriminate against them at all, only offering a kind smile.

The owner put down the tray and didn’t plan to disturb them further. Most customers in the coffee shop were couples, and occasionally there were cosplayers borrowing the space for photoshoots and gatherings.

Each seat was separated by elegant decorative wooden fan doors, and the seats against the wall were cushioned. Each table had a small bouquet of flowers, making it a place where people could easily unwind.

Lin Qichi: “Thank you.”

“My pleasure.”

Lin Qichi took the two lattes off the tray and handed one to Meng Yu: “Try it, it’s not bad.” Entry-level.

Of course, Lin Qichi didn’t dare to say that last part out loud.

Meng Yu frowned: “Bitter.”

Lin Qichi: “Boss, another cappuccino, please.”

“Okay, one cappuccino.”

Meng Yu secretly stuck out half his tongue. It really was too bitter.

“Is it that bitter?”

“It’s okay, it just doesn’t have latte art.”

Lin Qichi certainly noticed his little actions, so cute, like a puppy.

“Oh.” Meng Yu held the warm latte, and tentatively took another sip.

Still… so bitter.

“Alright, alright, don’t drink it. The boss is quite generous with the ingredients. Wait a bit before drinking again, give me this one.”

“No!” Meng Yu wasn’t willing to give up the first thing Lin Qichi had given him, clutching the cup tightly.

“You’ll get a stomachache again in a while.” He was genuinely worried, bitter things weren’t good for the stomach, Meng Yu couldn’t taste the nuances, he was only suitable for eating sweet things, not bitter things.

“Won’t.” Meng Yu stubbornly insisted, hastily gulping down a large mouthful.

Lin Qichi turned his face and kissed him directly.

Meng Yu pushed him away abruptly, stuttering, “Y-you, you!”

“I’m here, I’m here.” Lin Qichi wiped the moisture from the corners of Meng Yu’s lips, cleaning up the spilled coffee.

Meng Yu was both angry and annoyed, turning his head to bite hard on Lin Qichi’s finger.

“Hiss.” Lin Qichi feigned a gasp, but his hand became even bolder and more audacious.

Meng Yu’s mouth felt uncomfortable, so he didn’t hold back with his teeth.

Meng Yu let go before the owner arrived. Lin Qichi pulled his hand back to see that blood was slowly oozing from his fingertip.

“Your teeth are quite sharp, what brand of toothpaste do you use?”

Meng Yu said through gritted teeth, “Off-brand.”

“That’s great, so you’re a shop-testing genius too.”

“I don’t participate in investments.”

“That cold joke is so sophisticated, really great.” Lin Qichi even clapped his hands in exaggerated appreciation.

Meng Yu was speechless.

“Here’s your cappuccino.” The owner brought over a cappuccino on a tray, along with several sugar cubes.

Meng Yu wrinkled his nose: “Very strong milky smell.”

“That’s because you just drank the latte, it was too bitter, so you feel the milk is strong.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes, try it quickly.”

Having just been washed by latte, Meng Yu didn’t dare to drink a mouthful directly again, the cup edge to the mouth, cautiously take a small sip.

Putting down the cup, closing his eyes to savor the taste he just passed through his mouth: “A little bit bitter.”

Lin Qichi picked up the cappuccino and smelled it, could it be that even this level wasn’t acceptable?

Meng Yu suddenly opened his eyes, his light-colored pupils bright, filled with satisfying happiness, and said, “Delicious!”

“That’s good.”

In the end, Lin Qichi drank both lattes by himself. Meng Yu really liked the taste of cappuccino, and they agreed to have another cup when they came back. Lin Qichi smiled and promised.

“Are we going to find a place to stay now?” Meng Yu was asking casually, he had already prepared their temporary residence.

“I rented a place near Six Corner Tower.”

“When?” Meng Yu was surprised, they had clearly been together all along.

“Learn to use the power of the internet, Six Corner Tower isn’t some urban village, there are still quite a few hotels nearby, I booked in advance.” It’s just that he didn’t expect to be prematurely stuck with En Sihan halfway.

“The four of us?”

“Presidential suite, plenty of rooms.”

“You got a reservation?” The hotel with a presidential suite nearest to Six Corner Tower was notoriously difficult to book, in such a short amount of time…

Meng Yu had initially wanted to book a few rooms, but was told that there were no vacancies for the month, so he directly followed Lin Qichi’s example and bought a house nearby.

Lin Qichi explained, oblivious to the situation, “A friend owns the hotel.”

Meng Yu: The Wen Ren Family, their influence is terrifying.

“I’ll take you to say hello first, Wen Ren Shu’s matter isn’t urgent.”

Introducing his partner to the first friend he made in this world was something Lin Qichi took very seriously, otherwise he wouldn’t have taken the initiative to ask for his favor.

Presumably, knowing that he was coming, he would also come to take a look. They had just made plans to search for ancient books together last time, and it had been a long time since they last met.

“Then should I get ready again, right now…” Meng Yu fidgeted with his fingers a little nervously.

“It’s okay, he himself is someone who doesn’t care about formalities, your presence is enough.” Lin Qichi smiled and rubbed the back of his hand. “It’s not meeting the parents, don’t be so nervous.”

“Okay.”

Lin Qichi and Meng Yu had just walked to the hotel entrance when they met a man in a neat gray suit head-on.

“Old Brother Wen Ren, you’ve finally arrived.”

“Hahaha, long time no see.” Lin Qichi smiled and pulled Meng Yu behind him, welcoming the man himself.

Meng Yu was puzzled, peeking out from behind Lin Qichi to look at them.