my old life

2453 Sharp contrast
I stared at Xiaona with wide eyes, she said that coffee and drinks are free, I wondered if it would save me so much money, right?

"This coffee is delicious! The cappuccino is free, and it costs a few pounds in the cafe outside."

I couldn't help rolling my eyes when I heard this, she really ordered me free coffee, but I don't need her to save money for me!
"Can you give me a cup of coffee worth two hundred pounds? I want to taste what it tastes like." I said helplessly, and I firmly believe that cheap goods are not good.

"Why? Isn't this very good?"

"Because I gave him a tip of two hundred pounds yesterday." I rolled my eyes helplessly, and Xiaona was also dumbfounded.

Can give two hundred pounds but ask for a free coffee?I don't know what that foreigner will think, but he will most likely regard me as an idiot!
"It seems to be too much." Xiaona muttered, but I don't think there is anything wrong with tipping.

Although I don't know the rules when I just got here, it's up to me how much tip I'm willing to give, but she can't make the decision for me!
"Let's drink this first, don't waste it." Xiaona put a cup of coffee in front of me, which looked exactly the same as yesterday.

"Are you saving me money?"

"No, I just think it can't be wasted..." Xiaona muttered, which touched me a little.

I used to be not a person of extravagance and waste. I felt that every money was valuable, but I never thought about how to save money.

Because I know that money can never be saved. If the thinking and structure are restricted by money, then you will never see a higher level.

"Well then, listen to you."

I picked up the coffee and took a sip. It still tasted good, but it was obviously different from yesterday's.

I know that this is caused by psychological effects. The cup of coffee yesterday has a psychological effect, so I think it is very delicious.

In fact, human psychology is very strange. Most high-end products are tailor-made for psychological effects, and practicality has been placed last.

To put it bluntly, the function of coffee is refreshing, the difference lies in the taste and taste, which is also the difference in the quality of life.

At this moment, Li Xiaorou came out of the bedroom, she looked dazed like she just woke up, but she saw the coffee on the table at a glance.

"Mr. Ming, good morning." Li Xiaorou came over to say hello, but her eyes kept sizing up Xiaona.

"Morning, would you like a cup of coffee?" I asked politely, which was regarded as a kind of politeness.

"Okay." Li Xiaorou agreed without hesitation, and took advantage of the opportunity to sit beside me.

"Xiaona, please go and get her a cup of coffee."

"Remember to ask for a cup of caramel coffee for me, three-part caramel with skim milk, it must be brewed to order!"

As soon as the words came out, Xiaona glanced at me, I nodded to show that there was no problem, and took a sip of the coffee in front of me.

"Xiao Rou, how about a taste of my cup." I passed the coffee over to see what she could come up with.

She tasted it lightly, then began to nod repeatedly.

"What kind of coffee can you drink?" I asked with a smile, seeing that she seemed to like this cup of coffee very much.

"This is a cappuccino, hand-milled with the best coffee beans, and with a long aftertaste."

"You really have taste, not bad!" I gave her a thumbs up, thinking that she is really good at bragging!
"Mr. Ming won the prize..."

I smiled and didn't say anything, but her freshness and refinedness interrupted my train of thought for a moment.

How nice can a free cup of coffee be?Although I don't understand the value of coffee, I know the truth of identity and psychological bonus.

Now I drink a cup of free coffee like a high-end product. On the other hand, if I drink the best brewed coffee on the roadside, it looks like instant coffee.

After a while, Xiaona returned to the room, her face looked a little strange, and I didn't ask any more questions.

It is estimated that the coffee ordered must be more expensive. As for the price, I don't know, but Li Xiaorou can't tell whether it is good or bad...

"Cortana, where is Mike?"

"I'm going to look for it now."

"Let's go together, Xiaorou is waiting in the room, don't run around...the coffee will be delivered in a while."

I came to Mike's room and searched around but couldn't find it. I happened to meet Alex in the corridor, and I found out that Mike was on the top floor after inquiring.

Take the elevator directly to the top floor, which is the sightseeing floor. Mike stands alone on the top floor and looks into the distance.

I waved my hand to signal Xiaona to wait there, and I took the initiative to go up to say hello.

"Mike." I took out a cigarette and handed it over, feeling that he was not in a good mood.

"Did you arrange the things downstairs?" Mike asked without looking back, it seems that he already knew.

"Yes." I admit it openly, and there is nothing to avoid.

"He still won't see me, right?" Mike asked easily, but I feel he is not easy.

"No, he will definitely come to see you, trust your friend!" I borrowed one of Mike's most common words, and he turned his head and smiled.

"Actually, it doesn't matter whether I see you or not. I've already figured it out." Mike said casually, but it sounded like he was trying to find a way for me.

"I still have to see it, and I still have to thank him." I didn't say that the guy went on vacation, because it didn't make any sense at all.

"Don't force it." Mike took the initiative to help me find a step. He thought my plan had failed.

"Don't worry, it won't." I gave a definite answer to let him know that the plan is still in progress.

"Look at this city, it's still as prosperous as before." Mike looked down at the city streets and could see the bridges on the Thames.

You can see a huge stadium not far away, as well as parks and townhouses. It feels like the civilization here is highly developed.

"It's a pity that no matter how good it is, it's not as good as my hometown." I said with emotion. After traveling to so many places, it is not the final destination, and there is no sense of destination at all.

"Where is your hometown?"

"It should be regarded as Shencheng."

"Sorry, I haven't heard of it." Mike's words are very straightforward, and it makes sense that he hasn't heard of it.

"It used to be called Fengtian, a northern city."

"Are you interested in gambling with me?" Mike changed the subject, feeling that he was going to gamble to relieve his worries!
"Gambling for two? Yes! I'm so interested!"

"I used to feel that you didn't like gambling, at least I couldn't see fanaticism in your eyes."

Mike spoke very calmly, and I have to say that he is very accurate. I have never taken gambling seriously.

"It used to be the past, but it's different now. Is the pound here?" I asked with a smile. A person's values ​​will always change.

"of course."

"Is this a legally licensed casino?" I asked, after all, only places with licenses are safe.

"Of course, there are many casinos in the Kyushu City in London, and there are also large and luxurious casinos."

"I didn't know it was possible here before."

"Horse betting is popular in London. There are many racetracks and racetracks. Which one do you like to play?" Mike changed the subject and asked, but I had never touched it at all.

"To be honest, I haven't played any of them." I gave a very straightforward answer, and I didn't want to say much about things I didn't know.

"Then let's go to Comden Park today. The weather is not bad today."

"OK."

I don't know what the horse farm here looks like, and I haven't been in contact with it before, but I know it should be a guessing game.

Mike took me out of the hotel, and Xiaona was with me as an interpreter. I saw welcome banners and flowers outside the hotel, but unfortunately no one was able to enter the game today.

Alex specially arranged for someone to drive, and Xiaona sat in the co-pilot. This ostentation was higher than that of taking a taxi.

Soon came to an open-air park, full of people everywhere, most of them are locals, Xiaona and I are considered 'foreigners' here.

Entering the park is a circular field, surrounded by guardrails as barriers, and there are many horses in the middle.

I feel that betting on horses here is a way to relax and a form of entertainment. The atmosphere is very lively, and it feels like watching a live football game.

In fact, betting within a reasonable range can improve the fun of competition. In this big environment, it is difficult for people to gamble their wealth. More should be in indoor casinos...

(End of this chapter)