Yuan Mu knew there was no room for compromise between him and Jin Heng, after all, there was a huge green hat between them. Therefore, he didn't need to be too timid towards him.
"She used to only have eyes for you and in her heart. You were the one who didn't want her, and you've repeatedly let her down and hurt her. I feel sorry for her. As for me, if this place doesn't want me, there are plenty of other places that will. The world is so big, it can't all be under the control of your Jin family!"
Jin Heng gave Yuan Mu a deep look. "Still being stubborn? I hope you can stay this stubborn! A man who climbed to the top by relying on women!"
Full of contempt.
"Back then, it seems you were the one who praised my talent. Even Young Master Jin can be mistaken."
A person who can become an editor-in-chief is also very eloquent.
The two parted on bad terms and passed each other by.
Yuan Mu did not go home; instead, he went to the hospital, to Hua's mother's ward.
However, he didn't dare to meet the potential mother-in-law directly, but only saw Hua Se in the corridor.
"With so many media outlets around, what are you doing here?"
Overwhelmed and exasperated, Hua Se had no patience or good temper whatsoever.
Yuan Mu smiled, and after making sure no one was around, he said, "I've come to see Xiao Se Se's mother."
With the future uncertain, Hua Se hadn't figured out what to do. "Don't talk nonsense, just go."
Don't cause trouble here.
Yuan Mu, being quite tactful, turned and left, leaving Hua Se feeling suddenly empty. But he turned back after only a few steps.
"I take back what I said. If you need me to take responsibility, then I will. The decision is yours."
Hua Se was stunned.
Compared to Jin Heng, Yuan Mu gave Hua Se a lot more, an absurd level of happiness and joy. His words at this moment reveal his sense of responsibility.
Hua Se was, after all, a young woman, and her mind was momentarily in turmoil. "Let me think about it."
Yuan Mu hummed in agreement. "I resigned from my job at the magazine, or rather, I resigned involuntarily. But it's okay, I'm used to this kind of experience. As long as I can still write, I'll do my best for you and... Sese. I'm heading back now."
Always leave yourself an out, especially in front of Hua Se. The dust hasn't settled yet; it's too early to draw conclusions.
Hua Se suddenly asked, "Who? Who leaked our secret?"
Yuan Mu didn't answer; he thought of Jian Yan. When Jian Yan broke up with him, she clearly knew something.
*
The autumnal equinox has passed, and it's time for winter clothes to make their debut.
While keeping track of the progress of Hua Yin's case, Xue Qiandai also prepared winter clothes.
On September 24, the public security department issued a notice that the case of Hua Yin had been filed.
On the same day, two men in suits came into the coffee shop. "Hello, I'd like to see the boss."
They were greeted by You Duoduo, who said, "Sorry, the boss is away on a business trip."
"I am Chu Wei, the person in charge of the InterContinental Beijing Hotel. I would like to talk to you about the coffee shop franchise chain."
InterContinental Hotels Group is also a five-star hotel chain brand and a leader in the hotel industry.
You Duoduo was overjoyed and called out Xue Qiandai from the workroom.
After taking his seat, Chu Wei pointed out, "I'd like to try your Gold Coffee."
Xue Qiandai smiled gently, "I'm sorry, Mr. Chu, our top barista, Mr. Lan, is not here, so we can't have our premium coffee today."
Chu Wei clearly hadn't expected this situation. "If our InterContinental also introduces Lightyear Coffee, without Mr. Lan overseeing things, wouldn't we be unable to sell Gold Coffee?"
“That’s right,” Xue Qiandai explained, “Only baristas who have been trained and qualified by Mr. Lan can make Gold Coffee. This is also an additional condition for joining the franchise. We don’t want to lower our standards and quality for the sake of blind expansion. We believe that only Lightyear Coffee of this quality is worthy of the standards of a five-star hotel. Try this espresso; it also shows your skill.”
After tasting the coffee, Chu Wei's eyes lit up. He was a connoisseur of coffee, which was why headquarters had sent him to negotiate. "I think that Lightyear Coffee's positioning, quality, and culture are very much in line with our hotel's. I hope to have the opportunity to cooperate with your store."
"Then I'll wait for your good news, Manager Chu."
After seeing off the InterContinental Hotel executives, the three coffee shop moguls connected with Jin Xiangyu, who was in Yunnan.
"Sister Yu, how are you doing in Yunnan? When are you coming back?" You Duoduo shouted into the microphone.
On the other end of the phone was a triumphant voice.
"We are in Pu'er, where the global conference for small-grain coffee investment and cooperation is about to be held. Our return trip has been delayed because Blue Mountain will be speaking at the conference."
Lan Shan is now the Yunnan Small Grain Coffee Ambassador.
Jian Yan said, "The InterContinental Hotels came to discuss cooperation today. We'll try our best to secure it. You can focus on promoting your business in Yunnan."
Upon hearing the name InterContinental Hotel, Zhao Jiening grabbed the microphone and said, "Xue Qiandai, you guys are something else! You've hooked up with InterContinental so quickly. I wish you all the best."
On September 25th, Hua Se's mother was discharged from the hospital. Yuan Mu received a call from Hua Se and went to pick her up. This was the first time Hua Se's mother had met the person who had ruined her daughter's happy life.
On September 26, the procuratorate intervened in Hua Yin's case and began reviewing the case filing materials submitted by the public security authorities.
On September 27th, entertainment news contacted Su Qianhui to learn about her plans after retiring from acting. Su Qianhui replied calmly that she would read books and recharge her knowledge. She wore very light makeup and spoke fluently into the microphone. When asked about her relationship with Jin Heng and whether they were dating, Su Qianhui avoided the question. "You should ask Mr. Jin about this," she said.
On September 28, the Yunnan Small-Grain Coffee Global Investment Promotion Conference was held.
Wearing a haute couture barista outfit personally styled by Zhao Jiening, Lan Shan stood confidently under the spotlight. Looking around, he saw the eager eyes of coffee plantation owners and farmers, the proud gaze of Jin Xiangyu, and the overflowing affection of his little fairy, Zhao Jiening.
"The 25th parallel north is known as the lifeline of coffee. Pu'er, Simao, and Baoshan are all located along this line, and most of these areas are at an altitude of 1,000-2,000 meters. The terrain is mainly mountainous and sloping, with significant undulations, fertile soil, abundant sunshine, plentiful rainfall, and large temperature differences between day and night. These unique natural conditions are very suitable for growing high-quality Arabica coffee, which is the Yunnan small-bean coffee that we are so proud of."
"Small-bean coffee has a unique flavor profile of 'rich but not bitter, fragrant but not overpowering, with a hint of fruitiness.' Over the past few years, my partners and I have been dedicated to promoting small-bean coffee, innovating more coffee products, and launching several highly competitive flavors in the market. Now, small-bean coffee has become the designated ingredient of the Beijing Barista Association. We hope that small-bean coffee can go beyond Yunnan and reach the world."
Next up was Blue Mountain's coffee showcase, where he hand-brewed several flavors of coffee, including Gold Coffee, for investors and heads of various brand coffee chains to sample.
The banquet hall was filled with the rich aroma of coffee.
The investment promotion conference was a complete success. A woman in her late twenties, who called herself Jikemanli, a coffee plantation owner, presented Blue Mountain with a large bouquet of flowers, her face flushed with the shy blush of the high altitude.
Zhao Jiening experienced firsthand what it felt like to have her "hijacked" – someone actually tried to poach Lanshan's employees right in front of her.
This is intolerable!
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