— Morning —
Maximilian, still in the guise of Max, walked down from the second floor. Rebecca, who had already woken up early, greeted him with a smile.
The two chatted briefly before Maximilian flipped the sign to "Open."
The first guest to walk through the door was none other than Gu Yichen. Since yesterday, he had already read and comprehended some key points of Qi cultivation. Today, he came to ask Maximilian for guidance.
After getting his coffee set and a slice of cake, Gu Yichen went to sit at his usual spot.
From time to time, he asked Maximilian for clarification on the parts he had understood. After half a day, he headed to the basement of the shop, which Maximilian had opened for him to use as a training space.
The morning passed without anything special—just a usual day of café operations without interruption.
But in the afternoon, an unfamiliar guest entered the café. She wore an expensive-looking black suit and skirt, dressed like a typical corporate CEO.
