This is a bizarre rule, isn't it? It's supposed to grant me many children and good fortune

Chapter 555 True happiness lies in enjoying it alone!

Su Wan carefully picked up the matcha-flavored coconut shortbread, feeling the slightly soft and crumbly texture of the pastry on her fingertips. Just the act of picking it up caused a few tiny sugar flakes to fall off.

She took a bite.

The sound of the flaky pastry cracking between your teeth was as light as stepping on the first snow.

The rich, sweet aroma of coconut flakes, along with wisps of coconut milk, spreads across your lips and teeth, offering just the right amount of sweetness without being cloying.

The aftertaste also has a very faint hint of sea salt, which perfectly complements the overall flavor profile.

Su Wan's eyes narrowed slightly, her whole body seemed to soften from the sweet taste, so comfortable that her shoulders slumped down...

On the other side, A-Que had already impatiently opened the box of truffle chocolates, picked one up and popped it into her mouth, not even bothering to wipe the cocoa powder off her lips, and mumbled indistinctly:

"Oh my god... this is so delicious..."

Xiaolin snatched one, chewed it twice, and her expression immediately changed from suspicion to amazement. She then quietly reached out a second time.

Old Zhou, who had been leaning back in his chair with his thermos cup, trying to appear composed, was forced to eat a butter cookie by A-Que. After taking a bite, he glanced at Lin Feng.

"These young people nowadays... they're something else. I, Old Zhou, misjudged them."

After saying that, he took another bite of the cookie, chewing it slowly, his expression quite sentimental.

Xiao Ren took the toffee from Xiao Lin, unwrapped it, and put it in her mouth.

The moment the sweetness melted on his tongue, he suddenly stopped moving, his eyes reddened without warning, and a tear slid down his cheek and landed on the table.

"I..." His voice was a little hoarse, "I tasted... the flavor of home."

After Su Wan finished eating the third "Nine-Flavor Exquisite Pastry", she suddenly sighed softly.

"If only there were a coconut latte," she muttered to herself, her voice low but loud enough for everyone in the office to hear, "it would be perfect."

Lin Feng was pushing the chocolate box toward Lao Zhou when he heard this. He paused for a moment, then looked up and gave Su Wan an OK sign.

"We'll arrange it right away."

He then took out a portable coffee maker from his personal storage space.

A mini espresso machine, dark roast coffee beans, a handheld grinder, a thermometer, and a latte art pitcher were all placed at my workstation.

He deftly twisted open the bean jar with his fingertips, and a rich aroma instantly filled the entire office.

The coffee grinder turned gently, producing a soft, soothing rustling sound that was particularly comforting.

In less than three minutes, the dark brown espresso liquid dripped into the cup in a fine, silky consistency.

Coconut milk is slowly poured along the side of the cup, rising quietly in a milky white color. Then, espresso slowly flows in along the back of the spoon, spreading out a uniform light brown base.

Lin Feng flicked his wrist, and milk foam flowed from the spout of the latte art container, outlining a deer pattern on the cup.

The aroma seemed to have grown legs, quickly spreading from this corner of the desk.

A-Que's nose twitched twice, and a low swallowing sound came from her throat.

"Isn't it a bit too fragrant?"

Kobayashi couldn't help but look up, pushing up his glasses: "I've never smelled coffee like this before... Coconut and coffee mixed together? It smells amazing."

Old Zhou, holding his thermos that had been steeping for half a day, smacked his lips, leaned over, and examined the latte art on it as if appreciating an antique.

"Young man, what's the name of your coffee?"

"Coconut latte," Lin Feng replied softly, picked up the coffee cup, walked to Su Wan's desk, bent down and gently placed it down, then pushed it half an inch towards her. "Section Chief Su, please have a taste."

Su Wan picked up the cup and brought it to her lips, glancing down at the deer-shaped latte art on the surface.

Then take a sip, and the warm coconut milk, combined with the rich bitterness of the coffee, melts on your tongue, with just the right amount of sweetness and a lingering aftertaste.

She closed her eyes and remained silent for a full three seconds, her eyelashes trembling slightly.

When I opened my eyes again, there was a fleeting glint in them.

Ah Que leaned closer, her nose almost touching the rim of the cup: "Sister Wan, how does it taste? Is it good?"

Su Wan put down her cup, pursed her lips, and a faint line appeared between her brows. Her tone carried a deliberate critical edge.

"Hmm...it's just so-so, nothing special."

"Huh?" Ah Que's eyes widened. "How is that possible! This fragrance is absolutely amazing!"

She leaned closer to the cup of coffee and took a deep sniff, immediately revealing an expression of utter infatuation.

"Sister Wan, you're lying! It smells absolutely amazing!"

Xiao Lin laughed too, and winked at A Que: "Section Chief Su is being possessive of his food."

Old Zhou took a sip of tea from his thermos and slowly shook his head:

"Young man, could you give Old Zhou a drink too? I'll pay for it, I won't drink it for free."

"Yes, yes," Ah Que immediately chimed in, clasping her hands together and bowing to Lin Feng. "Me too! Me too!"

Xiao Ren didn't say anything, but he had already silently moved his chair half a meter closer to Lin Feng, his eyes fixed on the mini coffee machine.

Su Wan frowned: "What kind of behavior is this during work hours?"

She coldly scanned the room, her gaze finally settling on Lin Feng: "Lin Feng, fill the printer with paper, check the ink cartridge levels, and replace any that need replacing."

Lin Feng nodded: "Okay, Section Chief Su."

Su Wan opened the drawer, grabbed a handful of instant coffee powder packets, and slammed them onto the table.

"I also have instant coffee here, come and get some if you want!"

Old Zhou glanced at the colorful packaging, then took a sip of his thermos with a look of disgust:

"Instant? Even a dog wouldn't drink that."

As soon as she finished speaking, Xiao Ren sprang up from her chair like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, and rushed to Su Wan's desk in three quick steps:

"If the dog won't drink it, I will!"

He grabbed five packets of instant coffee, grinned sheepishly at Su Wan, and said, "Thank you, Section Chief Su!"

After saying that, he happily returned to his workstation, clutching the coffee bag.

Xiao Lin smiled and shook his head, then lowered his voice and said to A Que beside him, "Xiao Ren is such an honest kid."

Aque completely ignored Xiaolin; her attention was entirely drawn to Lao Zhou.

Old Zhou had already strolled over to Lin Feng's workstation, bent over, squinted, and reached out to touch the mini coffee machine.

"Young man, could I take a look at this machine...?"

Su Wan didn't even lift her eyelids, but pointed precisely in Lin Feng's direction with her finger: "Put away the coffee equipment."

Lin Feng deftly put the tools back into his personal space one by one, and in the blink of an eye, the workstation was tidy again, as if nothing had happened.

Su Wan picked up the coconut latte, took another sip, and smiled slightly.

Her gaze fell on the bunch of lisianthus on the corner of the table, its pale purple petals glistening with tiny water droplets, quietly emitting a faint fragrance.

She let out a soft breath and murmured, "Good things... should be enjoyed alone; true happiness lies in solitude!"

After she finished speaking, she turned her head and glanced at Lin Feng out of the corner of her eye, a hint of satisfaction hidden in her eyes.

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