Chapter 641 - 639: The Only Privilege

Xue Yang's words left Sun Yufei momentarily stunned.

"Boss, have you been fooling me all along?"

Upon hearing this, Xue Yang's lips curled into a faint smile, with a hint of approval in his eyes:

"Not bad, you managed to catch on."

Sun Yufei felt a mix of emotions,

both surprised and slightly aggrieved:

"Boss, I'm so loyal, how could you do this to me?"

Xue Yang retorted, with a hint of mischief in his tone:

"Do you think I was fooling you?"

Sun Yufei thought carefully, and her dissatisfaction gradually dissipated,

indeed, though Xue Yang's words were unexpected,

upon reflection,

they stemmed from his nurture and trust in her.

She shook her head lightly and smiled with relief: "No."

Seeing this, Xue Yang pressed the advantage:

"Didn't I help you achieve financial freedom?"

Sun Yufei instinctively nodded, "Yes."

Yes, she had indeed achieved financial freedom.

How could that be considered fooling?

Who fools people and makes them wealthy too?

Seeing Sun Yufei's seemingly half-understanding expression,

Xue Yang realized she definitely understood.

Satisfied, he patted Sun Yufei on the shoulder,

"Go ahead."

Sun Yufei held her head high, her eyes flashing with unprecedented determination and resolve:

"Boss, rest assured, I will work hard,

and strive to fully take over Qiangsheng Printing Factory soon."

Xue Yang nodded satisfactorily, "A promising student indeed."

Sun Yufei went out with a resolute look on her face.

Lin Xi sat quietly on the wide leather sofa,

her pen lightly touching the paper, intently sketching each detail of the comic.

Her world seemed filled with colors and lines,

while the noise of the outside world was gently isolated.

The conversation between Xue Yang and Sun Yufei,

like a distant melodious tune,

brushed past her ears,

adding a touch of liveliness to the quiet afternoon.

Listening to Xue Yang's slightly cunning yet wise words,

Lin Xi couldn't help but feel a trace of novelty and amusement.

She was well aware of Xue Yang's unique "fooling" method,

but it always managed to perfectly inspire people's potential,

rather than truly deceive.

What made her feel warm was that, in this "fooling,"

she always seemed to be the exception treated differently—Xue Yang never used such "magic" on her,

this exclusive privilege filled her with a cherished sense of happiness.

The afternoon sunlight streamed through the clear office windows,

casting a warm and gentle golden veil over the cold space.

Light danced between Lin Xi's hair strands,

illuminating her focused and gentle face.

At this moment, time seemed to freeze, leaving only her and the pen in her hand,

and that deeply cherished happiness, quietly flowing in the morning light.

After a while, Lin Xi put down the pen and drawing paper in her hand,

and sat at the side table.

She picked up the hand grinder and civet coffee beans.

The fresh aroma of coffee beans quickly filled the air,

a rich fragrance released from careful roasting.

The fragrance reached Xue Yang's nose,

he slightly raised his head, his gaze landing on the lively figure on the sofa.

She was focused on operating the coffee grinder in her hands.

She gently poured the selected coffee beans into the hopper of the grinder,

then gripped the handle and began grinding.

The grinding burrs slowly rotated, the beans were crushed into fine powder between the copper grinding discs,

and with the sound of grinding, the air filled with an additional hint of coffee's aroma.

Lin Xi's eyes revealed a hint of indisputable determination,

her movements were skilled and rhythmic, as if having a silent conversation with the coffee beans.

Every grain of coffee powder seemed to carry her effort and love for the art of coffee,

gradually releasing their inner vitality under the grinder's gentle touch.

As the grinding concluded, Lin Xi carefully poured these golden powders into the filter paper,

preparing to brew.

Hot water boiled in the pot, she gently poured the water filled with heat over the coffee powder,

the moment it was moistened, steam carrying the scent of coffee gently rose,

like the first ray of sunshine piercing the clouds in the morning, bringing new hope and vitality.

The fragrance of fresh coffee beans filled the air,

a rich aroma released from careful roasting.

Lost in thought, Lin Xi had already placed the brewed coffee in front of Xue Yang,

smilingly said:

"Xue Yang, I ground you some coffee."

Xue Yang gently cradled the steaming cup of coffee,

took a deep breath, letting the rich aroma bloom between his lips and teeth.

As the temperature gradually cooled,

he carefully sipped a small mouthful,

feeling the complex flavors brought by the coffee.

Bitterness intertwined with sweetness, with a subtle tart aroma,

as if it could penetrate the depths of the soul.

The taste of the coffee was rich and long-lasting,

each sip like a soft conversation with the spirit of the earth,

immersing one in this unparalleled feast of flavors.

He closed his eyes, letting the tranquility of this moment and the aftertaste of the coffee slowly permeate his world.

Lin Xi watched Xue Yang enjoying the happiness brought by the coffee.

And she, enjoyed the feeling of Xue Yang savoring the coffee she personally brewed.

The two, one standing, one sitting,

composed a harmonious and warm picture,

without any abruptness, instead filling with an indescribable harmonious atmosphere.

Such a scene, anyone who came would be reluctant to break it.

Xue Yang softly broke the silence,

his words carried a trace of curiosity and concern:

"How did it feel delivering the goods yesterday? Was everything smooth on the road?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Xi's lips unconsciously curled into a smile,

her tone full of lightness and joy:

"Oh, that, it was just delivering goods to Dad, how could there be any special feeling?

But seeing him so happy, I felt happy too."

Upon hearing this, Xue Yang's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise, then he suddenly realized and smiled: "You're saying, the order delivered yesterday was bought by your father-in-law?"

His mind conjured up Cui Hao's mischievous expression.

Xue Yang finally understood.

"Did your father-in-law have any instructions?"

Lin Xi's smile became even brighter, she happily said:

"None, it was the first time Dad so earnestly engaged in shopping yesterday,

I could tell, he was having a great time and really enjoyed the process."

Xue Yang heard this, nodded with a smile, "As long as he's happy."

After savoring that fragrant cup of coffee,

he refocused his attention on the task at hand,

his fingers danced on the keyboard, his thoughts deepening with each keystroke.

And Lin Xi, with a tacit posture,

gently stood up, without saying much,

simply using her actions to express respect for Xue Yang's work time,

then she quietly left the office at the door.

Outside, was another busy yet orderly scene.

Lin Xi's gaze swept over every corner,

planning today's work arrangements in her heart.

She decided to first check out the warehouse,

to see if there's anything that she needs to deliver today.