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"The prosperity here is somewhat similar to Liyue's Feiyunpo."

Xingqiu waved his folding fan, glanced at the shops, and smiled.

Wang Que was a little curious: "When did you make the folding fan?"

Xingqiu raised his head. "I've read in books that heroes roam the martial arts world with folding fans. Do you understand the elegance of a noble scholar?"

Wang Que curled his lips and said, "If you are a true gentleman, you will be elegant and graceful. You will only make people think you are pretending."

Xingqiu didn't care what Wang Que said at all: "Anyway, I think it's pretty good."

He shook the folding fan in his hand, then folded it with a "swish". Combined with his already outstanding appearance and temperament, he really had a bit of the air of a celebrity.

"Okay, stop trying to be cool. I heard there's a storyteller in Xumi's coffee shop. Let's go check it out."

Wang Que suggested.

Xingqiu's eyes lit up. "Great! I can't find books like Journey to Xumi, so it's nice to go and listen to some stories."

"Let's go then."

The two of them turned around and walked towards the cafe.

Although it was my first time here, I didn’t get lost.

After all, it’s hard to miss a cafe with such a large facade.

Puspa Cafe.

As soon as they entered the door, they smelled the strong aroma of coffee.

This smell is almost unscented in Liyue.

Xingqiu sniffed, feeling a little uncomfortable.

Just now on the street, the smell was not too strong, but in the store it was completely filled with the smell of coffee, and a hint of sweetness, which must be a dessert.

"Welcome, you two... uh, new guests."

A woman in dark green came over. "I'm Enteka, the acting manager of Pushpa Cafe. Is this your first time here?"

"New guests, please tell me your tastes so I can recommend the right coffee for you two."

"Do you want it sweeter or bitterer? Do you want it stronger or weaker?"

"No matter what your preference is, I can help you make it."

The acting store manager was very enthusiastic, perhaps because he had discovered a new customer.

Wang Que smiled politely and said, "Please arrange a quiet place for us. I'd like a cup of coffee with milk and half a sugar cube."

While he was in Fontaine, he went to the café several times with Charlotte and developed his own tastes.

Xingqiu was curious: "Any recommendations?"

The acting store manager showed the two of them the way and said with a smile, "Since this is your first time here, you might want to try the original bitter coffee. I'll give you some milk and sugar. It's fun to mix your own flavor."

Xingqiu's eyes lit up when he heard this; he liked this novel experience.

"Okay, let's do this."

He won’t ask about the price because the second young master of Feiyun Chamber of Commerce is not short of money.

The acting store manager led the two to a quiet corner and said, "Okay, they'll be brought up soon."

Having said that, she turned around to make arrangements.

Xingqiu quickly spoke up, "I heard there's a storyteller here? Why don't I see one?"

"Storyteller? You mean Madah? It's not time for him to come yet."

"Generally speaking, he would be at the cafe around 7 to 9 p.m.."

The acting store manager explained, then added, "However, if you're here to listen to his storytelling, you might be disappointed. He hasn't updated his stories in a long time."

"It's all clichés, and many customers are tired of hearing them."

"Sometimes, I feel like he's not helping me attract clients, but is driving them away."

"Maybe I should end my deal with him early."

Just like in Liyue, the relationship between storytellers and tea stalls (coffee shops) is mutually reinforcing.

If the storyteller doesn't tell a good story, it will also harm the store.

Especially places like cafes, people come here to rest.

If the stories that are buzzing in your ears are ones you don't want to hear, it will make you more restless and irritable.

Xingqiu and Wang Que exchanged a glance. They had not expected that the storyteller was not here, let alone that his reputation was not so good.

Wang Que remembered that the other party often asked travelers for stories in the game.

It seems like there is also a daily routine of [one thousand and one cups of coffee].

But he didn't expect that the storyteller had already passed away before Ying arrived at Xumi.

Then how did he wait until Ying came over?

Your cooking skills have been terrible for over a year? Can you still be alive and well?

Wang Que could only sigh that Xumi really had no shortage of food.

If it were a storyteller from Liyue, he would have starved to death or changed his career long ago.

"It's okay, we just want to hear Xumi's story." Xingqiu was not disappointed. The people of Xumi were tired of hearing it, but he had never heard it.

It's just that we have to wait until seven o'clock in the evening, which is a bit too long.

"Haha, I hope you will like Xumi's story." The acting store manager smiled and went to prepare coffee, leaving Wang Que and Xingqiu alone.

Oh, and a kitten.

According to the store manager, it's called Gata.

This little kitten is not afraid of people. Even when it saw Wang Que and Xing Qiu for the first time, it was willing to come close and spin around their feet.

"Do we have to wait until seven o'clock?" Wang Que picked up the kitten, rubbed its head, and then scratched the kitten's chin, making it make a humming sound.

Xingqiu thought for a moment, but didn't make a decision. "Let's take a look first. There's no rush. Let's try the coffee first."

He was very curious about the taste of coffee.

In Liyue, he only drinks tea and wine.

When I went to Mond before, there was only wine and juice.

This was the second young master's first attempt at coffee...

...

“It’s so hard to drink~!”

Xingqiu's face wrinkled, a bitter expression on his face: "How could anyone like this thing!"

He actually said this thing is pot water.

But seeing Wang Que savoring the food carefully, he was too embarrassed to speak.

"Add sugar and milk, the taste will change."

Wang Que said with a smile.

Plain coffee? Even dogs won't drink it.

Upon hearing this, Xingqiu looked at the sugar cubes and milk on the side, then began to adjust his coffee with doubt.

As we all know, a newcomer making coffee is the same as a newcomer making dough.

It is the process of adding more water to the noodles and then adding more noodles to the water.

"It's a bit sweet, add more coffee."

"That's too much milk. Add more coffee."

"That's too much coffee, add more sugar."

This is an endless loop.

The store manager, on the other hand, was smiling happily.

Sugar cubes and milk are free, but coffee is charged by the cup.

Just as Wang Que was watching Xingqiu's endless cycle.

The door of the cafe was pushed open again, and a tall figure walked in.

"Ms. Enteka, please make me a cup of bitter coffee without sugar."

"Well, it's been a while, Secretary Elhaisen. You actually came to the cafe instead of the tavern."

"Because there is a gathering of scholars in the tavern today."

Chapter 326 Book Exchange with El Haisen

The name in the acting store manager's voice attracted Wang Que's attention.

His eyes unconsciously looked towards the store entrance.

He has short ash-gray hair with a straight, frizzy hair on his head, and bangs that half cover his left eye.

He wore a high-necked tight vest and a half-shoulder cloak with a cyan interior and a black exterior. The cloak was like a coat with intricate decorations and patterns on it, and a feather-like piece attached to the outside.

I wear headphones on my head. These headphones usually play music, but sometimes they are just used for noise reduction.

It’s Brother Hai.

Wang Que's memories of Elhaisen quickly emerged in his mind.

If we were to ask who is the most difficult person to deal with in Xumi, this person is undoubtedly one of them.

Even the hardest one of them.

There seems to be some grammatical errors in saying this.

But it is undoubtedly a recognition of El Haisen.

Scholars on Xumi all pursue knowledge and truth, some for fame and fortune, some for ideals, and some to conquer it, leave it behind and enjoy the sense of superiority brought by the process.

Elhaisen does not belong to any of the above categories. He does things and studies based on his interests.

In his view, many scholars have lost themselves on the road of seeking, mistakenly treating truth as a tool or even a shortcut to self-realization.

This also means that when communicating with Elhaisen, common sense cannot be used.

He does not consider irrelevant factors, does not listen to flattery and empty words, and only acts according to the most practical logic and regulations.

To be honest, as a friend, Elhaisen gives people a sense of security.

Such a wise person will help himself and avoid many losses and accidents.

But if it is a foreign businessman who attempts to gain certain benefits in Xumi.

Wang Que couldn't help but feel a little wary of Elhaisen.

Merchants want to gain profits in unfamiliar places.

Either make a new cake or touch someone else's cake.

But no matter which one, it will cause some movement, just a matter of whether it is a big or small problem.

And Elhaisen, if Wang Que remembered correctly, was a real 'life man'.

He has one of the brightest minds in the House of Lords, but does the most ordinary job in the House of Lords.

He likes ordinary days, preferably without being disturbed by anyone.

Wang Que likes to bring changes to people because he can make money this way.

"Hey! He has a book in his hand!"