Chapter 148: Repeat Customers of Forget-Sorrow Milk Tea
The two chose Saturday as the opening day. Because there were no consumption tasks for that day, even Qin Sitong ate half a bowl more of rice than usual.
After they had eaten and drunk to their hearts' content, Qin Sitong drove (she hadn't been drinking) and took Qin Sitong back to Emerald Lake.
"You can stay here tonight. If you need anything, just let Aunt Wang know. And don't forget about the recruitment."
Since Qin Sitong would be managing the shop going forward, it was only right she make the final decisions on hiring.
Previously, anyone they considered hiring would also need to get along with Qin Sitong; otherwise, they'd just create more trouble.
"Don't worry! I know what I'm doing."
Qin Sitong had already decided on the traits she was looking for:
Hardworking and reliable.Good character and attitude.No manicures or overly long nails; nails must be kept clean.
Given the employees would be dealing directly with her in the future, Qin Sitong felt she had a good grasp on what was needed, so Yun Zijin asked no further questions.
Sunday.
Yun Zijin slept until she naturally woke up and saw it was already half past six.
She stayed in bed for a while, then got up to wash and do her skincare routine.
When she came out, Qin Sitong was still asleep. After all, their milk tea shop wouldn't open until ten in the morning, so it was normal for Qin Sitong to sleep in.
"Miss! The kitchen hasn't finished breakfast yet. It will probably be another twenty minutes."
Because Qin Sitong usually didn't rise so early, Wang Minli had the kitchen prepare breakfast according to her usual schedule, which caused the meal not to be ready when she woke up ahead of time.
But Qin Sitong wasn't the type to mind. She settled into the living room, picked up the tablet from the coffee table, and started watching a TV series.
Meanwhile, seeing this, Aunt Wang poured Qin Sitong a cup of hot milk, then hurried back to the kitchen to urge the staff to speed up.
None of them had expected that she would wake up early; it felt like a minor mishap in housekeeping coordination. But Qin Sitong remained unaware of these behind-the-scenes hustles. Having chosen a show to watch, she propped the tablet on the coffee table and settled into the sofa.
Luckily, the kitchen usually did some prep in advance, so in about ten or twenty minutes, the chef finished cooking her breakfast.
Aunt Wang led the other maids into the dining room with the food: "Miss, here is the breakfast the kitchen prepared."
"Alright, go on with your tasks. Don't worry about me."
Qin Sitong knew Aunt Wang and the others must be quite busy since morning and probably hadn't eaten yet themselves.
"Yes, Miss!"
With that, Aunt Wang left the dining room with the other maids.
Shortly after Qin Sitong began her meal, she saw Qin Sitong emerge from the guest room.
The moment she stepped out, she noticed Qin Sitong already having breakfast, so she quickened her pace.
"Don't rush, there's still plenty of time for you to eat."
Seeing Qin Sitong hurrying over, Qin Sitong reminded her gently.
After finishing breakfast, Qin Sitong drove Qin Sitong over to the Forget-Sorrow Milk Tea Shop.
But as they neared their destination, they realized a large crowd was gathered outside the shop.
"Isn't that our place? What's going on?"
They both stared at the throng in front of their store, somewhat unsure.
"Hold on, I'll have Lingyi and the others check it out."
Qin Sitong parked in a vacant spot, not stepping out. Instead, she rolled up the windows and called Lingyi on her phone.
Lingyi answered immediately. Within seconds, she watched Lingyi and the rest step out of the nanny van and walk toward the crowd.
A few minutes later, Lingyi walked back over.
Qin Sitong rolled down the window and asked, "What's up?"
"Miss, I asked around, and they're all here to buy Forget-Your-Worries Milk Tea. Since nobody knew when the shop opened, some arrived as early as six in the morning."
It was now ten o'clock, meaning those customers had already been there four hours.
Neither Qin Sitong nor Qin Sitong had imagined so many would be so eager for their signature milk tea.
"Help the two of us get inside."
With so many people, one could hardly move or speak unless they had help.
"Yes, Miss."
With protection from Lingyi's group, Qin Sitong and Qin Sitong safely reached the shop entrance.
"Everyone! If you want to buy Forget-Your-Worries Milk Tea, please line up here. We just got here ourselves and need a bit to prepare. We appreciate your patience!"
Qin Sitong did her best to address the crowd politely.
"Ladies, don't worry about us; we'll wait!"
"Yeah, take your time, no hurry! Once you get us in line and get orders, we're fine."
"Today's Sunday, we have all day. No stress!"
Voices chimed in from the throng—thankfully all quite friendly, sparing Qin Sitong from embarrassment.
She booted up the computer at the counter and quickly took the first order.
Meanwhile, Qin Sitong was nonstop in the back, brewing the signature Forget-Your-Worries Milk Tea and other drinks people asked for.
After each order, Qin Sitong would confirm whose milk tea she was making, then begin the next cup.
"Boss ladies! Finally! I came around six yesterday, but you were closed. So I made sure to get here super early today!"
The speaker was a rather young teen boy. His voice and manner were bright and cheerful, yet Qin Sitong noticed thick calluses at the base of his thumbs.
Most people, even those doing manual labor, wouldn't have such calluses on their palms.
These were the hands of someone who had wielded a firearm.
A suspicion flashed through Qin Sitong's mind, but the boy, after his brief greeting, said nothing more. If she'd wanted more info, there was no chance.
He seemed harmless enough, so after a moment's doubt, Qin Sitong let it go.
After all, while their store's Forget-Your-Worries Milk Tea gave people nostalgic happiness, it had no other effect.
The boy took his milk tea and left without drinking a drop.
Qin Sitong narrowed her eyes. Hope there's nothing weird going on.
"What's the matter?" Qin Sitong asked, seeing her in a slight daze after the morning rush died down.
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