Paranoid Doctor Only Loves Me
Chapter 489 - 454 Tang Su: Leave a cup for Doctor Lu (2 updates)

Chapter 489: 454 Tang Su: Leave a cup for Doctor Lu (2 updates)

The rest of the time, Tang Su and Bai Simen bid each other farewell.

With less than a month left of filming, Bai Simen, as Li Fei’s agent, would definitely accompany Li Fei to Beijing.

Li Fei had just gone out to meet with He Jingtian and naturally took his private car back to Beijing ahead of them.

Tomorrow, the entire cast and crew would be heading to Beijing together.

"Fortunately, it’s almost Chinese New Year, and whether you and Lu Han are spending it in Beijing or not, you’ll surely find some time to come back and stay in Beijing for a few days, right? How about we meet up in Beijing then?"

"Yeah."

Tang Su felt quite reluctant to part with Bai Simen.

That’s how it is with people, some you just can’t stand no matter what, but others, just one look at them feels so right.

By ten o’clock, the wrap party had ended.

Shen Tian hadn’t come looking for Tang Su to cause any trouble afterwards, nor did she get in their way again.

Shen Tian would continue filming after returning to Beijing; though a supporting role, she had a considerable number of episodes.

So it was true, Xia Tao really was a good agent; over the years, even if she hadn’t become a big hit, it wasn’t for lack of Xia Tao’s ability, but rather her own lack of luck.

Before heading back to her room, Xia Tao said to Shen Tian, "After this drama wraps up, even if you don’t become a huge star, you’ll at least make a small splash. Just now, I secured you a high-end shampoo advertisement, for this much."

Seeing the figure Xia Tao gestured, Shen Tian was genuinely tempted.

The initial investment in the advertising for ’First Love’ was substantial, and the ads were well-crafted. The male and female leads were naturally the most attention-grabbing, but in a hit show, not only the leads but also the supporting roles could become popular if their acting was on point.

"This is ten times what I used to get?" Shen Tian was astounded.

The endorsement fee for this advertisement was more than what she’d earned in a whole year before.

It was almost too incredible to believe.

No wonder so many young people were eager to break into the entertainment industry.

Those who aren’t short of money come for fame and connections, while those in need come for profit.

She was one of those motivated by money; as long as the money was good, anything goes.

With such an endorsement fee, even though she had missed out on the lead role in ’First Love,’ she felt there was nothing to regret.

"Yes, so keep up the good work. The first payment will be in your account before New Year’s, so you can have a good celebration this year."

"Yeah, Tao, I want to go home for a few days over New Year, is that okay?"

"Of course, why wouldn’t it be? Get some rest early."

"Alright."

**

The next day, the crew left.

Tang Su went to the store to make final arrangements, while Lu Han stopped by the hospital before heading out. Before leaving, Lu Han made a lunch date with her and also suggested bringing together the employees of both their stores since he happened to have time today.

Tang Su knew that Zhao Yue and Zhang Li’s kids were already on winter break, so she asked them to bring the kids along for lunch later.

"There’s no need to bring them, the kids are too noisy." Zhang Li and Zhao Yue both politely declined.

Working under Tang Su, the benefits she provided for her employees were even better than those of some organizations.

So for them, a free lunch was enough, and they always felt guilty about taking advantage of Tang Su by bringing their children, who were off school, as well.

Tang Su isn’t short of money; that’s because she has the financial capability.

They couldn’t just take advantage of her generosity so guiltlessly simply because she isn’t short of money.

"How could that be? I’ve seen them before. Just say Aunt Tang misses them and have them come over," Tang Su insisted on seeing the two kids.

"Alright then, we’ll go pick them up later."

"Yeah, it’s settled then."

After that, Tang Su checked the number of gifts for the event tomorrow, while Zhang Yue was responsible for rechecking the inventory and keeping records.

Zhang Li counted the quantity of the golden eggs and the stash for the red packet wall as well.

The bookstore thus came to a close to make final preparations for the opening.

After closing, Zhang Li and Zhao Yue went home to pick up their children, while Tang Su headed to the coffee shop.

The coffee shop was also brimming with joy, thick with the atmosphere of opening day.

Xu Jie’s logistical work was done exceptionally well, and the glass inside the shop was wiped sparkling clean.

Tang Su had hired a cleaning service for the bookstore and naturally did the same for the coffee shop, but Xu Jie insisted she not get the cleaning service for the coffee shop, claiming she could handle it herself.

The results Tang Su saw were truly no worse than what those professional cleaners could achieve.

A couple of days ago, Tang Su had mentioned she would give Xu Jie a raise, as she was a person who worked conscientiously, with integrity, and delivered particularly good results.

Xu Jie naturally refused.

Xu Jie told Zhou Hang that for the two of them who came from the countryside to Hua City, this wasn’t their first job, but they had not met a boss as good as Tang Su.

That’s how it was for them country folks: whoever treated them well would receive their kindness in return severalfold; if someone treated them poorly, they had no clout to make a fuss about it, just avoiding trouble was enough.

"You’ve all worked hard, let’s have lunch together, Doctor Lu and I will treat you," Tang Su said when she arrived, by which time the coffee shop’s preparations were all complete.

Just for coffee beans alone, Lu Han had stocked up a significant amount, ensuring ample supply.

"Thank you to the boss and Doctor Lu."

After Wu Jie left, the only jokester left in the shop was Ade.

Zhou Hang’s skills in brewing coffee had, in the one month the business was paused, improved by leaps and bounds.

His character was much like Wu Jie’s.

No wonder Zhou Hang had caught the eye of Wu Jie and was hired to take over his spot in the coffee shop.

This young man, though not old in years, had boundless prospects.

"Boss, have Zhou Hang make coffee for you, his skills are comparable to Wu Jie’s." The preparations were nearly complete, and with the reopening tomorrow and the busy crowd they expected at the coffee shop, there was a brief moment to enjoy.

"Really? Zhou Hang, would it be too much trouble?"

"Not at all, Sister Tang, just a moment."

"Good, make two extra cups, save one for Doctor Lu." Tang Su was always thinking of her Lu Han.

"Sure."

Soon, the aromatic scent of Zhou Hang’s coffee began to waft through the air.

Upon smelling the long missed familiar aroma, Tang Su realized Ade hadn’t been exaggerating – the scent was very similar.

It wasn’t until the coffee was served that Tang Su understood, the taste was indistinguishable from that of Wu Jie’s brewing.

Unless one’s taste buds were incredibly precise.

She couldn’t discern any difference.

They tasted the same to her.

"Zhou Hang, have you been hiding at home practicing coffee brewing this month?"

"Mhm, I asked Brother Jie for some guidance, he was very patient with me, but I didn’t brew too much."

"A pay raise for you. Ade, look at you, you’ve been colleagues with Wu Jie for such a long time, when will your coffee brewing skills advance to this level?"

While acknowledging Zhou Hang’s efforts, Tang Su also pointed out Ade’s lack of ambition.

"Boss, I wish I could progress to that level too, but Wu Jie had said at the time that coffee brewing requires a bit of talent, and I, well, lack that tiny bit of talent, so sometimes a hundred percent effort really can’t beat someone’s natural gift."

"Right, right, there’s always an excuse with you."

Tang Su didn’t feel like arguing with him further.

The coffee brewed by Ade was also quite liked by the customers.

After all, as long as the customers were happy, that was what mattered.

At 11:30, Lu Han arrived at the coffee shop right on schedule.