CH 10.2

The Tenth Cup of Coffee Part 2

If Jiang Ying could go back to an hour ago, she would not have let Jiang Yuanyuan threaten her, even if her father broke her leg.

She hadn’t been here for a while since she finished painting the wall for Yun Xian. She usually made a cup of instant coffee in the company break room, but she missed the expensive coffee machine at Cloudside.

It was one thing to miss Cloudside, and it was another thing to pretend to be an innocent high school girl in front of Yun Xian.

Crazy. It’s really crazy.

Jiang Ying was dragged in by Jiang Yuanyuan reluctantly. She covered her face with her hands the entire way. She quickly glanced at the reception desk, only to see Zhao Xinrou was busy, and Su Cheng should be in the back kitchen.

Jiang Ying secretly breathed a sigh of relief when she didn’t see Yun Xian.

She tugged at Jiang Yuanyuan and made her last plea, “Business is still going on, isn’t it bad to shoot here?”

“I talked with the boss, and he agreed to the shoot. Plus, there are no customers in the morning.” Jiang Yuanyuan stuffed the skirt and clothes into Jiang Ying’s arms and pushed her into the bathroom, “Hurry up and change.”

Since she couldn’t escape, she made a quick decision to finish the shoot as soon as possible and leave.

As long as she was not in front of acquaintances, Jiang Ying was actually not shy. Once, on the island with Shen Xuan, a performer dressed as an aboriginal dragged them to dance and she confidently had fun with it.

After changing her clothes, Jiang Ying pulled the collar and straightened the bowtie. She pushed the bathroom door open.

She gave a twirl and asked Jiang Yuanyuan, “What do you think?”

Although this was different from her usual style, the knee-length pleated plaid skirt fit her. She was young, pretty, and very vibrant.

Jiang Yuanyuan examined her, and nodded in satisfaction. “Sister, you maintain yourself so well. I can’t tell at all that you are 25.”

The corners of Jiang Ying’s lips flattened instantly. “You better stop talking.”

The male model working with her was wearing a white button down and plaid pants of the same color.

Jiang Yuanyuan tied a high ponytail for Jiang Ying and pinned a bow to her hair. “Sister, be confident in the future. You have to believe that you are the delicate woman in all of Xi City today!”

Jiang Ying frowned and warned her in a low voice, “Shut up.”

The photographer chose a well-lit seat and ordered two drinks and cakes to decorate the table.

“Later, the two of you can create some small interactions. Don’t be too intimate, but a bit like a shy campus love feeling.” The photographer gestured and explained to them patiently.

Jiang Ying nodded from time to time, and occasionally looked at the male model. She secretly let out a sigh on the inside that kids these days were really grown up. Why didn’t she meet such a handsome boy when she was in college?

Zhao Xinrou came to their table with the plate, with surprise on her face. “Sister Jiang Ying, you’re doing the photoshoot!”

Jiang Ying scratched her head and pointed to Jiang Yuanyuan. “Well, she’s my cousin. I came to help her take a few photos.”

Zhao Xinrou nodded and complimented, “You are so cute today.”

Jiang Ying smiled and waved her hand. “Pretend to be delicate, be delicate.”

The shooting officially started. The photographer set up the decorations on the table and adjusted the equipment to the light. “Lower your heads… the boy looks at the girl… look at each other.”

The guy model seemed to be very experienced and dedicated. His movements were very natural and his expressions were just right.

Jiang Ying gradually relaxed and got into the zone because of how easygoing he was.

The scene for this set was that they were sitting face to face in a cafe. It wasn’t hard to do.

After taking a few more close-ups of the clothes, Jiang Yuanyuan asked her to change to another outfit.

On the other side of the reception desk, Zhao Xinrou called out to Su Cheng from the back kitchen. They got together and watched the photoshoot as if they were watching a play.

Zhao Xinrou wiped the cup and sighed, “Sister Jiang Ying is so beautiful and girly today.”

Su Cheng took a plate of leftover fruit and ate it as he wondered, “Why is the boss not here today?”

Zhao Xinrou stopped moving her hand and looked at Su Cheng. They exchanged glances and understood each other.

— “Do you also see that there is something between them?”

— “Damn! I thought I was thinking too much!”

Their support for the CP1 in their hearts ignited.

“I have been observing them for a long time,” Zhao Xinrou whispered. “As long as the boss is there, Jiang Ying will stay in the shop. And when he isn’t, she will either ask for take out or sit down and play with her cellphone for a while before she leaves.”

Su Cheng also searched for clues from his memory. “There was also that one afternoon, the boss put a piece of cheesecake in the refrigerator in the back kitchen. A customer ordered one, and I was about to get it, but he said it was sold out. Later, sister Jiang Ying came, and I knew he left it for her.”

After they shared their information, the two high-fived and reached an agreement for their alliance—these two people must have feelings for the other!

Zhao Xinrou pondered for a while, and then asked Su Cheng, “Do you want to tell the boss that Jiang Ying is here?”

Su Cheng glanced at the photoshoot. Oh boy, they were feeding each other cake.

“Say! If it was me, I wouldn’t be able to hold myself back. That guy is quite handsome.”

Making a quick decision, Zhao Xinrou took out her cell phone and secretly took a few pictures of the shooting scene from a distance and sent them to the employee group chat.

Zhao Xinrou: Boss, Sister Jiang Ying is doing a photoshoot. It looks like she’s taking promotional pictures for her cousin’s online store.

Su Cheng: The male model wiped her mouth.

Zhao Xinrou: So sweet! Sister Jiang Ying smiled so happily!

Su Cheng: Yes, I think they are a good match.

…

They echoed each other and embellished their broadcast of the situation. They came up with dozens of details in a row, and the more they said, the more enthusiastic they became.

Suddenly, Yun Xian, who had been silent for a long time, finally appeared.

Yun Xian: Is the shop idle? Do you have nothing to do?

The group was silent for a moment.

The boss was usually so kind that they forgot who was in charge of their salary.

Su Cheng returned to the kitchen and continued to make cakes. Zhao Xinrou picked up a cup and wiped it carefully.

The shop went back to normal instantly.