Lan Jue replied, "That's not it. I haven't had breakfast yet, so I'm a little hungry.
Go get me something to eat. "
"F * ck!"
The Coffee Master made an international gesture. "You're here looking for food, and you're threatening me? Aren't you afraid I'll poison you?!"
Lan Jue smiled. "I believe in your character, Mr. Clown."
The Coffee Master stood up in irritation and walked over to the counter to give a few instructions.
Lan Jue sat down and nodded to the two waitresses in a gentlemanly manner. "Please give me a cup of Blue Mountain coffee, a sandwich, and some vegetables. Thank you."
The Coffee Master spun around, glaring daggers at Lan Jue. "You drink from me!
Blue Mountain doesn't have it! "
Lan Jue sighed. "Fine, then don't go to the Wine Master's or the Gourmet's in the future.
I'll tell them to tell you that they don't have it. "
The Coffee Master's expression froze. "You win."
Blue Mountain coffee was undoubtedly the aristocrat of coffee. In the Former Era, it was only produced in Jamaica, and in very small quantities.
Today's Blue Mountain coffee was grown in imitation of the Former Era's environment in ancient Jamaica, and its price was extremely high.
It wasn't something that an average coffee shop could afford.
Moreover, the Coffee Master didn't even have enough for himself to drink, so he wouldn't sell it. He would only brew a cup when he was in a particularly good mood.
The Coffee Master didn't return to his seat. Instead, he walked behind the counter and got to work.
He ground the coffee beans and brewed the coffee. His movements didn't look fast, but they were very elegant, and his eyes were unusually serious.
Lan Jue's gloomy mood began to lighten as he watched his friend bustle about.
Returning to Skyfire Avenue was still the most relaxing!
Every profession had its own specialties.
This was brewing coffee.
It was best for the Coffee Master to do it himself.
Lan Jue never drank milk.
Because he was lactose intolerant, his stomach would feel uncomfortable when he drank milk, and he wouldn't be able to eat for a long time.
So, he only liked black coffee.
As a matter of fact, top-notch coffee would never have sugar or milk in it.
That would affect the flavor of the coffee itself.
Not long after, a waitress arrived with sandwiches and vegetable salad.
The Coffee Master came over with a tray.
There were two exquisite white porcelain coffee cups on the tray, and there was a tray underneath.
The coffee cup was empty.
Next to it was a delicate silver coffee pot.
The Coffee Master placed the tray on the table and quickly placed two coffee cups in front of himself and Lan Jue.
The white porcelain coffee cup looked very thin and had a transparent texture.
This was excellent porcelain. Anyway, it was the first time that Lan Jue had used such a good coffee cup after coming to Starbucks so many times.
Lan Jue nodded in satisfaction, "Good cup, the temperature is about 60 degrees Celsius.
This can ensure that the temperature of the coffee won't be affected after it is poured into the cup, and the aroma can be maintained as much as possible. Moreover, the Blue Mountain coffee itself has to be boiling hot to drink. "
The Coffee Master picked up the coffee pot and poured a cup for himself and Lan Jue.
Suddenly, a strong aroma assaulted his nostrils.
The rich coffee aroma filled the air, refreshing the heart and mind. Lan Jue felt as if all the pores in her body were being washed away by the aroma.
The Coffee Master picked up a cup of coffee and sniffed it with an intoxicated look in his eyes. Then, unafraid of the heat, he took a sip.
Lan Jue also picked up a cup of coffee. She didn't care about eating first and took a sip.
When the coffee entered her mouth, it was full of sourness. This was a characteristic of Blue Mountain coffee. Then, the sour coffee slid from the tip of her tongue to the base of her tongue, as smooth as silk.
When it passed through the throat, a strong burst of sourness immediately rushed out from the sourness, filled every corner of the taste buds, and then steamed out from the pores.
The rich aroma seemed to envelop her whole body in an instant.
Lan Jue's eyes lit up like stars in the sky.
The Coffee Master opposite her still had his eyes closed, an intoxicated look on his face.
But neither of them stopped. Two more sips, and the coffee was finished.
Drinking Blue Mountain coffee was very particular. Three sips of freshly brewed coffee from a white porcelain cup at sixty degrees Celsius had to be finished.
The coffee couldn't be allowed to get cold.
Every detail had to be paid attention to, or it would be a reckless waste.
When Lan Jue picked up the coffee pot again, she found it empty.
Just two cups. Not one more, not one less!
"Your fridge doesn't have a handle, does it?"
Lan Jue picked up a sandwich and began to eat, but the aroma of Blue Mountain still permeated her body.
"Huh?" The Coffee Master had just woken up from his intoxication.
"Stingy!" Lan Jue snapped.
The Coffee Master almost jumped up. "You really are inhumane. Finish eating and leave.
I gave you Blue Mountain and you say I'm stingy?
Do you have any shame?
You usually act like a gentleman like the Wine Master. You're practically a bandit. "
Lan Jue gracefully finished his breakfast. "Drinking isn't enough to satisfy my craving. At least three cups.
I was too much of a gentleman before, that's why I've never had such authentic Blue Mountain.
I didn't expect you to have such taste after all.
If it comes down to it, we'll bring you along when we eat. "
The Coffee Master snorted. "What about when we drink good wine?"
"When you quit drinking coffee," Lan Jue said, "I'll bring you to drink good wine."
The Coffee Master was crestfallen. "That's impossible.
Coffee is my biggest hobby. Alcohol can only be ranked behind. "
Lan Jue laughed. "Actually, not all good wines are off limits. Red wine is so rich in flavor that it's a waste if your taste buds can't appreciate its layers.
But single malt whiskey isn't that demanding. You can smoke a cigar and drink whiskey at the same time. That's fine.
I'll call you next time.
The tailor shop where the Racer and the Seamstress worked had very good cigars and single malt.
Anyway, when is he coming back? "
"Probably in the next few days," the Coffee Master replied.
"He left right after you left, said he was going to the tournament.
Don't think we're lying to you. We don't even know who the other is.
It wasn't until the Star Alliance was formed that we found out.
I didn't expect him to be Thunderbolt. I thought I'd have a good fight with him.
After all, if I could beat you, he'd be my next target.
After the god-team battles, you two swapped places. You're now eighth on the overall strength leaderboards. "
"That's not important," Lan Jue said. "What's important is when DreamNet will be ready."
The Coffee Master shrugged. "That I don't know.
I'm looking forward to it.
If DreamNet can be fixed, then it's going to be a big change.
Orders for the next generation of sim pods are already in a year's time.
All three Major Leagues have expanded their production facilities.
This time, some people are really going to be rich. "
Lan Jue paused. "You're not talking about the Keeper and the Bookworm, are you?"
The Coffee Master paused. "You really don't know?
Although DreamNet was owned by all three Alliances, the Clairvoyant and the Bookworm owned twenty-eight percent of DreamNet's shares. The Keeper had joined later, but his three patents had played an important role in DreamNet's transformation. That was why he owned five percent of the shares.
Together, the three of them own more than a third of DreamNet.
Who are you calling rich?
The Clairvoyant has already given fifteen percent of his shares to Skyfire Avenue. It's going to be a fixed asset for Skyfire Avenue.
The Northern Alliance and the Western Alliance lifted their economic blockade on us as soon as this was announced. Haven't you noticed? There are more people now. "
Lan Jue gaped at the Coffee Master's words. He'd just handed over his power gems to the Council yesterday.
Compared to DreamNet's shares, his power gems weren't even worth the weight of a mosquito's leg!
Lan Jue couldn't help but lament. "Sometimes you can't be too honest.
How am I supposed to know about this? I just got back last night, and haven't had a chance to see what's going on. "
The Coffee Master shook his head. "The last time the two Citadels visited, they couldn't find out anything about us. They didn't even manage to suppress us.
In fact, they gave us the best possible publicity.
The Clairvoyant may be in seclusion, but Skyfire Avenue has five Paragons!
That's more than the Western Alliance and the Northern Alliance put together.
The Gourmet and the Bookworm may be new Paragons, but they're still Paragons.
I heard from the Wine Master that the Northern Alliance has sent us an invitation. They're inviting us to the Great Adept Tournament in a month. "
Lan Jue shot him a look. "You're going?"
The Coffee Master shrugged. "Why would I go?
To embarrass myself?
There's no way I'm going.
I heard there's an age requirement for the Great Adept Tournament, and that the goal is to increase communication between the younger generation. It's to promote the growth of Adepts. "
The corner of Lan Jue's mouth twitched. "Why do I have a bad feeling about this?"
The Coffee Master chuckled. "If I had to recommend someone, I'd pick you!
Look at you, young and promising, and strong. Not only is your Discipline strong, but your mecha too. You're the most capable.
You might as well take the initiative. You're not going anywhere. "
Lan Jue seethed. "Give me another glass of Blue Mountain!"
"No way!"
The Coffee Master didn't hesitate. "I can't drink good wine anyway, and you can't threaten me."
Lan Jue smirked. "Fine, if you don't want to give it then so be it.
You're right, I think I should take the initiative. It's my duty to share the burden of Skyfire Avenue.
But the Wine Master is in charge, and I'm sure he'll respect my opinion. I need to pick a few people to go with me. I can't be a general without an army.
Hmm, although your ability itself is ordinary, you have the advantage of being young. Train more, train more, and who knows, you might have quite a good growth. "(To be continued, please search, the better the novel, the faster the update!