At a Seattle Western restaurant, tucked in a corner, the spot was indeed quite secluded, and the environment was also very nice.
"The environment here is alright, pretty quiet. Don't mind having a casual lunch here, do you?" Lu Youcai said.
"I don't mind. Just get me a serving of beef," Tangyu replied.
There followed a period of silence between the two. Tangyu looked at Lu Youcai without any urgency, sipping the coffee from this place. Lu Youcai's face still had a hint of embarrassment, as if finding it very difficult to speak. He too was sipping his coffee quietly, seemingly organizing his thoughts like someone choosing their words carefully. In that moment, Lu Youcai lacked the usual graceful poise and extraordinary talent he was known for.
"Why do you think so many people like to drink unsweetened coffee even though it's so bitter?" Tangyu suddenly asked.
