This is a bizarre rule, isn't it? It's supposed to grant me many children and good fortune

Zheng Yuanshan was taken aback, clearly not expecting the other party to push it back:

"Well... I'm just making things up. This is the first time you've dealt with me, so it's only right that you put up a deposit..."

Lin Feng shook his head: "First of all, we run a coffee shop, not a pawn shop. What kind of business would it be to pawn a watch here?"

"Secondly, someone who has been drinking coffee for over twenty years and has traveled all over Bone Harbor, Misty Street, and Ash Swamp, can tell the truth with their palate."

"The fact that you left your business card for this coconut latte shows enough sincerity."

Zheng Yuanshan clutched the watch that had been handed back to him, stunned for several seconds, then burst out laughing, a laugh filled with the exhilarating satisfaction of being trusted.

"Good! Good! You're a straightforward person!"

"Then I won't be coy. I'll take the form back. I'll bring a few employees to pick up the coffee tomorrow at 3 PM."

Lin Feng raised the half-finished coconut latte in his hand to him:

"Then tomorrow at 3 PM! See you there!"

Once his figure disappeared around the corner of the path, Old Zhou finally couldn't hold back any longer and leaned close to Lin Feng, lowering his voice:

"Brother Feng, I'm not questioning you... but our coconut latte is a rare find in this supernatural world. Isn't 36 too cheap?"

Lin Feng leaned against the doorframe and said slowly:

"The ancient sage of commerce, Tao Zhugong, left behind a business philosophy, which is called pursuing a profit of one-tenth."

"Single items don't need to pursue high profits. If the pricing is affordable and fair, customers will be willing to patronize frequently, the turnover of goods will be fast, and the money will keep circulating."

"You earn less per cup of coffee, but you have a steady stream of customers every day. Over time, the total revenue is much more substantial than raising prices and having no customers."

"This is also the fundamental reason why the Ren Shi chain brand became popular due to its low-price distribution."

Everyone seemed to understand what he meant and nodded in agreement.

No one expected that following Lin Feng to the shop would lead to learning a lot about business.

A-Que's eyes sparkled, and she exclaimed sincerely:

"This is truly a case of 'a single conversation with you is worth more than a single conversation.'"

Su Wan raised her hand and tapped her on the forehead:

"That's better than reading for ten years. You should read less 'Postpartum Care of Sows' and more serious books in the future."

Ah Que rubbed her forehead and stuck out her tongue.

Su Wan cleared her throat and steered the conversation back to the main topic:

"Now that the pricing has been set, let's talk about the arrangements for tomorrow's stall—since we've promised, we can't just do a sloppy job."

Lin Feng nodded: "First, we need a set of tables and chairs, a parasol, and a portable worktable for setting up a stall."

"In terms of equipment, I can't rely on the equipment in my space. Those are just simple and portable models. They're fine for occasional small batches, but they can't keep up with the consistency of mass production. I need to purchase a professional coffee machine immediately."

"Raw materials and supplies also need to be prepared: coffee beans, bottled thick coconut milk, fructose syrup, disposable paper cups, and a large quantity of ice. In addition, rags and various cleaning and personal care products are also essential."

"Dividing the procurement into three groups will be more efficient," Su Wan said, pointing to her fingers to assign tasks.

"Old Zhou, Xiao Lin, and Xiao Ren, you three form a team and are responsible for purchasing large items such as tables, chairs, parasols, and stall stands."

She turned to Lin Feng and said, "Lin Feng is in charge of selecting and adjusting the coffee machine, controlling the machine parameters and extraction standards, and also verifying the quality of the coffee beans. You are the most professional in this area."

"I went along to select core ingredients such as thick coconut milk and syrup, and helped compare the quality of the goods and count the quantity of stock."

"Ah Ying and Ah Que, go and buy all the disposable supplies and cleaning tools. Also, buy insulated buckets and containers for storing ice. There are a lot of small and complicated items, so please be careful."

Lin Feng added, "Tomorrow, Aying and Aque will be the baristas."

"Once we finish purchasing everything and bring it all back to the shop, we'll gather there. After everything is properly arranged, I'll give the two of you a hands-on demonstration of the production process. Make sure you master the basic production steps tonight."

Ah Ying and Ah Que exchanged a glance and nodded solemnly.

Everyone dispersed and went their separate ways.

........................

At 7 p.m., the purchasing team returned to the shop one after another.

Tables, chairs, parasols, workbenches, coffee machines, raw materials, consumables—the shop was crammed full of boxes and items of all sizes.

Lin Feng led everyone to check and verify one by one, and after confirming that nothing was missing, he waved his hand and said, "Let's eat first."

After a satisfying seafood feast, everyone returned to the shop and officially began the lesson.

Lin Feng took a bag of brand-new coffee beans out of the cardboard box, tore open the seal, and the rich, roasted aroma immediately filled the air.

He pushed the electronic scale onto the table and grabbed a handful of beans, spreading them on the tray.

"Pay attention, the first step is to weigh the beans. Each cup of extraction yields 18 grams, with a margin of error of no more than 0.3 grams."

He explained as he demonstrated, from the grinding fineness and the techniques of distributing and pressing the powder, to the control of extraction time and liquid output, and then to the force of shaking the pot and the order of pouring into the cups, breaking down every detail clearly.

Aque listened intently, her eyes fixed on Lin Feng's hands, wishing she could memorize every single movement.

When it was her turn to do it, the first cup of concentrated extraction was too fast, and the oil was as thin as tea.

When I was pouring the coffee for the second cup, my hand trembled, and the milky white and dark brown coffee were stirred into a chaotic mess with no trace of color.

She bit her lip, unwilling to give up, took a deep breath, and started weighing the beans again, grinding them, distributing the powder, extracting, shaking the pot, and pouring the mixture into the cup.

When the fourth cup was served, the milky white base supported the light brown layers. Although the pattern was not perfect, it was already taking shape.

Lin Feng picked up the glass, took a sip, smacked his lips, and a slight smile appeared on his face.

"That's about right, let's do it tomorrow."

Ah Ying learned faster; she had worked in a coffee shop for two years during college, so she still had the basic skills.

The first attempt was a bit clumsy, but the second time he regained his touch, and the third time he presented a finished product that was almost exactly the same as Lin Feng's.

Lin Feng took a bite and nodded: "That's good, you've graduated."

Xiao Ren silently raised his phone:

"I've recorded all the steps you just went through. If anyone forgets the steps tomorrow, we'll review the video."

A-Que was stunned for a moment, then rushed over and hugged Xiao-Ren's neck:

"Great job, Xiao Ren! You're becoming more and more reliable!"

........................

The next morning, the dawn light shone through the gaps in the curtains, spreading a pale golden ribbon across the floor.

Su Wan pressed her face against Lin Feng's chest, like a lazy cat, and rubbed her chin against his collarbone.

Lin Feng woke up and kissed her forehead: "You're awake?"

Su Wan didn't open her eyes, her voice still soft and sweet from just waking up:

"Hmm... I slept very well last night."

"Being busy with work is definitely more fulfilling than daydreaming."

Lin Feng said with a smile, "How about we replenish it again? It's a new day, and our special quota has been refreshed again."

Su Wan opened her eyes with a start, rolled over and lay on top of him, a mischievous glint in her eyes:

"Then I'll make good use of this credit limit."

The two were gazing at each other, about to share a kiss, when the doorbell suddenly rang.

Su Wan frowned: "Who could it be so early in the morning?"

Lin Feng patted her back reassuringly:

"It's probably Lao Zhou and his group. I'll go see what's going on."