Boss Lu: A reborn life is destined to be without regrets!
Chapter 44 - 40. Please, junior.

Chapter 44: 40. Please, junior.

The next morning, as soon as Lu Jincheng and his roommates finished class, they hurried to Beiyuan to celebrate the timely opening of the Golden Stone coffee shop.

Tian Yi, the professional in charge of making coffee, was working at the shop, rendering the three roommates helpless, so they just sat at a table in the corner, zoning out.

"Damn, didn’t I say the new shop would be nicely decorated and full of pretty girls? Zhang Gaoqiang has to be so stubborn and refuse to come."

Zhang Gaoqiang stared unblinkingly at the girls entering the shop.

"Not just any girls, bro. You should be looking at the two next to Old Lu," Qiang Zhihao heaved a sigh and nudged his chin towards Lu Jincheng, who was near the bar.

Indeed, compared to the average customer, Zhou Sinin and Guan Yongyi, flanking Mr. Lu, were top-tier beauties.

"So why are we here? To watch Old Lu flirt?"

From the corner of his eye, he caught sight of Zhou Sinin being teased by Lu Jincheng until she was all flustered, her laughter chiming like silver bells.

"Just give a hand, guys. The coffee’s free anyway, and we’re all buddies, aren’t we?"

Liu Yisheng was in high spirits, casually adding, "I mentioned it in the group chat, Ni Jiayun and her roommates will be coming by to support us in a bit."

"Ah...?"

Qiang Zhihao hesitated, at a loss for words.

Is it really okay to invite them over?

Others might not understand the intricacies, but he had seen firsthand how close Lu Jincheng was with Zhong Ruixi, clear as day.

If Xiao Zhou from Finance University knew his roommate was partnering with Lu Jincheng to open a coffee shop, would she feel upset after seeing them so intimate?

For a moment, he felt the urge to stop Liu Yisheng, but then he abandoned the idea.

The message was already sent, the classmates were coming, and they were the guests, after all. How could he possibly stop them from coming to shop?

Besides, deep down, he was somewhat looking forward to it.

What would it be like when two girls who were close to Lu Jincheng met?

Sparks flying?

A battle of queens?

The new shop was open with doors wide, and the beautiful boss along with her short-haired best friend sat in front of the bar, adding to the shop’s appeal. One wave of customers after another rolled in, creating a bustling scene.

What defines a facade, anyway?

Mr. Lu now better understood why beautiful women found success in business more easily.

He hadn’t even started any aggressive promotions; just having these two beauties around was enough to keep the flow of people steady.

It wasn’t long before all the girls from Management College dorm 203 arrived.

Hearing that Lu Jincheng had invested in a coffee shop off-campus, their reaction was uniform.

"Oh my God, Lu Jincheng is really something else!"

Qiang Zhihao, who initially got everyone’s approval by treating them to crayfish and had a decent reputation among the girls, was suddenly overshadowed as Mr. Lu, both handsome and wealthy, became the center of attention.

In their eyes, Lu Jincheng, who had the ability and the ideas to start a business off-campus even as a freshman, was an entirely different creature from the average college student who worried about being called on in class and missing the canteen meals if they were too late.

No wonder this guy knew how to party at the nightclubs!

Case closed.

Classified as a legit rich second generation!

And most crucially, when they questioned Zhong Ruixi about it, she was just as baffled.

"I had no idea, okay!?"

The two were high school classmates and knew each other well; in her mind, Lu Jincheng wasn’t the type to ask his family for tens of thousands to start a business as a freshman.

Of course, Mr. Lu truly wasn’t.

Reliving life, still asking for money from home?

He could make it happen with a little effort.

"Serve these ladies four vanilla lattes."

Upon entering the coffee shop, they first greeted Lu Jincheng and then he took them around for a tour.

"Wow..."

"Lu Jincheng, did you do all this? The decor style is so lovely!"

"And there’s even a special place for taking photos~"

"Every cup is different, and the stickers are so cute!"

The girls were chattering non-stop as they toured the place.

"I didn’t participate in the renovation; it’s all the partner’s brilliant touch."

"Partner?"

Zhong Ruixi blinked, curious.

"Yes, see that person by the bar? That’s the other boss."

They wandered around the whole place and finally, under Lu Jincheng’s guidance, sat down at a table near Qiang Zhihao.

"Four vanilla lattes for you, our new seasonal item. Please enjoy~"

After finishing at the bar, Zhou Sinin, in a flowing dress, personally delivered the coffee.

"Thank you~"

Zhong Ruixi looked up and locked eyes with Zhou Sinin.

Like two shining stars in the night sky, they had noticed each other long ago.

"There’s such a beautiful girl by his side?"

The same thought echoed in both their minds.

One had a beauty mark that was mesmerizing, the other’s peach blossom eyes were unforgettable.

In the few seconds their eyes met, Zhou Sinin and Zhong Ruixi sized each other up through countless rounds.

Danger, danger, danger!

To the boss, a customer on credit must be of special importance, whereas in the customer’s eyes, a partner-owner would surely be a most trusted acquaintance.

A rival has appeared!

Before they’d exchanged a single word, the drama in their minds had already started.

"Qiang Zhihao, could you help us take a photo over there?"

"I feel like the lighting is really good, it would make a great photo spot~"

At that moment, Xu Ya waved Qiang Zhihao over with a bright smile.

The key reason why the last internet-famous coffee shop had burst into popularity was due to its high ’photogenic rate’; taking attractive photos was a crucial hurdle that couldn’t be overlooked.

And sure enough, who could resist a chance to take a beautiful photo?

"No problem, coming!"

Qiang Zhihao was naturally happy to oblige.

He took Xu Ya’s phone, crouching and standing, from landscape to portrait; he snapped away, taking lots of photos of her and Qiu Xue.

"Look! I told you! It looks so good in photos~"

The pretty wall in the background, the perfect lighting, and the reflective design intentionally emphasized during the renovation significantly lowered the difficulty of taking a great shot.

It could even be said that in the overall cozy atmosphere of Golden Stone, every photo looked great.

"Really! Come on, Rui Rui, you guys take some pictures too!"

Qiu Xue, who had just taken photos with Xu Ya, lit up and beckoned to the other two energetically.

"Sure, sure."

Zhong Ruixi, whose mind wasn’t really on taking photos, put down her coffee and slowly made her way to the photo spot.

Just as she wrapped an arm around Ni Jiayun and struck a pose, Xu Ya raised her hand, ready to frame the shot, when a new customer pushed open the door with a clear voice.

"Hello, junior, congratulations on your opening~"

"Senior sister, hello!"

"Senior Sister Miao."

The visitor had flowing wavy hair, a classic camisole and shorts combo with a spicy flair, with abs lines that played peek-a-boo with each breath. She sported Gucci sunglasses perched on her nose and a pleasant smile.

It was Mou Keyan, all dolled up.

Qiang Zhihao and others who had gotten to know her during the big campaign waved at her enthusiastically.

"Welcome, welcome! What would you like?"

Mr. Lu was lukewarm, not nearly as generous as before: "This one’s on a membership card."

"Ok then, let me try the new item."

Mou Keyan took off her sunglasses and snapped her fingers at Zhou Sinin near the bar.

She walked up to Lu Jincheng, with an unmistakable charm in her eyes.

"Junior, since you’re so good at taking photos, could you take today’s photo for me, please?"