flstandardbreds Chapter 142 Milk Tea Shop
Chapter 142 Milk Tea Shop
"What is this?" Xianyun asked softly.
Linghua explained with a smile: "This is called milk tea. It is a drink invented by Xinyang. It is very popular in my hometown. Master, please try it." As she said that, Linghua handed Shenhe another cup of milk tea.
Shen He drank it all in one gulp without hesitation. "This is very sweet, I like it." Shen He praised from the bottom of his heart.
Xianyun took a sip, savoring it carefully. "Compared to Liyue's traditional tea, this milk tea has a much sweeter aroma and a richer flavor. It's truly a good drink," Xianyun commented.
After receiving their approval, Xinyang and Linghua were filled with joy and could not wait to tell Xianyun about their idea of opening a milk tea shop.
After hearing this, Xianyun guessed their intentions. "Have you really decided to open a shop? Don't act impulsively because of us."
Xinyang shook his head and said firmly: "We have thought about the master. I had this idea as early as when I was in Inazuma, but it was not realized for various reasons. Now that I have the opportunity, of course I have to try it." Linghua nodded like a chicken pecking at rice, her eyes full of anticipation.
Seeing the two's serious expressions, Xianyun was also infected by their enthusiasm and decided to support them in opening a shop. "It just so happens that when I was looking for a place to live, I explored several places. After careful consideration, I found a place that I think is perfect for you to open a shop. It's not far from here and the area is popular. I can help you rent it."
Upon hearing this, Xin Yang nodded quickly and said with a happy face, "Thank you, Master. Also, I have a favor to ask. After our store opens, I'd like to invite my senior sister to work here."
Upon hearing this, Shen He immediately responded, "Great! If I work nearby, I can see Master often."
Just then, there was a knock on the door. It was Ganyu.
As Ganyu entered the room, she was deeply attracted by the rich aroma of milk tea. Seeing this, Linghua quickly handed Ganyu a cup of milk tea and said with a smile, "Senior sister, senior sister, come and try the milk tea we made."
Ganyu carefully took a sip, her eyes suddenly lit up, and she exclaimed in admiration: "Is this milk tea? It's really delicious."
"Sister, do you know about milk tea?" Xinyang asked curiously.
"Well, ever since Inazuma lifted the lockdown, trade between Liyue and Inazuma has become increasingly frequent. I also heard the term milk tea by chance, but I never had the chance to taste it." Ganyu explained softly.
"Sister, do you think we can open a milk tea shop in Liyue?" Linghua asked.
"Of course you can. Anyone can open a store as long as they complete the relevant procedures. Hey, wait a minute, you said you want to open a store?" Ganyu finally reacted.
"Yeah, we're planning to open Liyue's first milk tea shop. Isn't that great?" Linghua's eyes sparkled with excitement. (????)
"Of course...how are your preparations going?" Ganyu asked.
Xinyang thought for a moment and replied, "Emmm...it's still in the conceptual stage."
Ganyu showed a helpless expression. (-_-)||
Seeing this, Xinyang quickly shared his plans and the problems he faced. "When I was wandering around Liyue Harbor earlier, I talked to the small vendors and learned that for general raw materials like seasonings, fruit, and milk, we can work with Rongsheng Shop or Feiyun Chamber of Commerce. Master Mao told me that Wanmintang gets its goods from Rongsheng Shop. As for funding, Linghua and I still have some savings, more than enough for opening a shop. Master can help with the facade. As for manpower, Senior Sister Shenhe can help with odd jobs, but Linghua and I are the only ones who know how to make milk tea, but I can try to build a mechanism to do so. As for tea, I plan to go to Qiaoying Manor myself to find some suitable tea for a milk tea shop."
After hearing Xinyang's plan, everyone in the room nodded in approval.
Ganyu offered to help with various procedures.
"Oh right." Ganyu suddenly thought of something. "What's the name of this store?"
"Bai Lu Shuang Hua, how about this name?" Xin Yang's voice was clear and full of expectation.
As soon as Linghua heard the name, she knew it was referring to herself, and her pretty face turned red.
Everyone except Linghua fell into a brief contemplation, and then nodded in agreement.
Xianyun guessed something from Linghua's expression, so he teased, "I've heard you say before that in Inazuma, people respectfully call Linghua the 'White Egret Princess'. Bai Lu Shuang Hua, this name must have been chosen for Linghua."
Xinyang smiled and said, "That's right."
Shen He nodded slightly and said, "Bai Lu Shuang Hua is quite poetic and also suits Junior Sister Ling Hua's temperament."
Ganyu also responded with a smile: "This name is very good, both elegant and unique, it will definitely attract many customers."
Xinyang's face was full of joy, as if he had already seen the bustling scene in the milk tea shop.
With a store name, everyone was more motivated. Xinyang and Linghua spent the entire afternoon running around, first trying to reach a partnership with Rongsheng Store, and then, just to be safe, they also reached a partnership with Feiyun Chamber of Commerce.
Meanwhile, Ganyu busied herself with the various procedures for opening a shop. Leveraging her connections and experience in Liyue, she quickly completed the formalities.
Xianyun also successfully helped the two of them rent the popular store. Shenhe helped clean and tidy up the store in preparation for the opening.
The afternoon passed in a flash, and when they finished their work in the evening, Xinyang, Linghua and Xianyun began to study how to make the mechanism of the milk tea shop.
Under the cover of night, Xinyang, Linghua, and Xianyun sat around a table covered with blueprints and tools. They focused on the design of the milk tea mechanism, sometimes arguing, sometimes nodding in agreement.
"I think this mechanism can adopt automatic stirring method, which can save manpower while ensuring that the taste of milk tea is more uniform." Linghua said, pointing to a drawing.
Xin Yang frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then responded, "Automatic stirring is a good idea, but we need to consider how to control the stirring force and time to avoid affecting the quality of the milk tea."
Xianyun offered another suggestion: "I think we could add a temperature control device to the mechanism so that it can adjust the temperature to different drinks."
At this point, Xin Yang raised another crucial question: "This mechanism can't be too complicated. It's simply impossible to operate such a complex mechanism with the elemental amplification array we currently possess. If we force it to operate, it will be too dangerous."
Linghua and Xianyun only noticed this after hearing this.
"What should we do? Are all our efforts just now in vain?" Linghua was a little depressed.
"It's not in vain. Our previous discussion was about wanting to directly build a large mechanism. Since it doesn't work if we combine them together, we can divide it into multiple simple parts. Even if it exceeds the budget in the end, we can't take the risk." Xinyang said firmly.
After another heated discussion, the three finally decided on the design of the milk tea mechanism.
In the following days, Xinyang, Linghua, and Xianyun began to work on the milk tea mechanism. According to the newly determined design, they broke the mechanism down into several simple parts and built them one by one.
After several days of hard work, the various parts of the mechanism gradually took shape. As they began assembling and debugging, the three of them meticulously approached every step, fearing any mistakes. Through continuous trial and error, the milk tea mechanism was finally completed.
This mechanism boasts a simple and elegant appearance, yet its functionality is incredibly powerful. The automatic stirring mechanism evenly mixes the ingredients, while the temperature control adjusts the temperature to suit different beverage requirements, ensuring consistent milk tea quality. Furthermore, the mechanism is incredibly simple to operate, making it easy for even the most inexperienced users to master.
With the completion of the milk tea mechanism, the preparation work for the "Bailu Shuanghua" milk tea shop has entered the final sprint stage.
Xinyang drew the general decoration style of the milk tea shop according to his memories of his previous life, and Linghua took this opportunity to draw a lot of illustrations, some of which were printed on the cups and some were used as gifts.