Chapter 1

The young man in the leather coat shook his phone and grinned, "Okay." ”

And then walked away.

Yuan Xiaolu let out an "ah" and wanted to stretch out his hand. But as countless times before, I just thought about it - and finally sighed softly in my heart.

Press two more "+" on the milk tea machine.

A "+" is to add lemon juice and a "+" is to add brandy. The bubble tea machine of this chain bubble tea shop can't be reprogrammed and added with other ingredients - in theory. But Yuan Xiaolu has been learning programming recently. At the end of the three-month crash course, I tried it on this machine and it was done.

She was happy about it for a long time. But it's not because of "what you've learned has been put to use" or "maybe you won't be able to use it to sell milk tea in the future". In fact, for the latter, she is quite willing to do it all the time.

As long as Dr. Lee is still in this building.

Dr. Li walks out of the building at 7:30 p.m. every night and buys a cup of milk tea from her shop on the ground floor.

Most of the time, I will order a cup of lemon honey milk tea, but I can't say it. When Yuan Xiaolu brought the cup to the small counter, he would take out a flat, silver wine jug from his coat pocket and pour a little bit into it.

Then he would look at her with a smile and politely say, "It's okay now." I'm sorry for you. ”

One day, Yuan Xiaolu finally mustered up the courage to ask him what kind of wine he was pouring, and Dr. Li said a name. She kept the name in her heart, and after he left, she looked it up on the Internet - and found that the price was frighteningly expensive, worth half a month's income.

So she saved up for three months and ordered a bottle online. Thankfully, it was a big bottle. Add a little to the cup every day like Dr. Lee, for about three months. By then, she will be able to order a second bottle.

Yuan Xiaolu still remembers that night - it was Christmas, it was snowing, and it was dark early.

At six o'clock, colorful drones fly in the sky and shuttle between towering buildings. Their taillights pull out long colored lights and shadows, like ribbons of silk. But the streamers will eventually scatter into specks of light and fall like colored raindrops.

That night, Dr. Li came to buy milk tea as usual, and Yuan Xiaolu made the "old look" for him as usual. But after he said "don't close it" and put the cup on the countertop, he didn't put it on Dr. Lee's side, but on his side.

And when he was stunned for a moment, he took out the bottle of wine she had ordered from the audience—not daring to look at him—and quickly added it. At that time, I don't know if it was because of the heating in the store, she felt that her face was getting hot and her heart was beating fast. But he pretended to be nothing, turned around, sealed his mouth, and handed it to him.

Slowly corked the bottle, he stared at the third button on Dr. Lee's chest and said, "This is a new product from our store." ”

Dr. Li looked at her for a moment—Yuan Xiaolu thought he was looking at himself at that time—and laughed, "Merry Christmas." ”

It's been the year, except for "don't seal it first" and "now it's okay." I'm sorry for you", he said something else to himself for the first time.

A trance of joy burst out in Yuan Xiaolu's chest, like a splendid flower bursting out in the city sky at this time. She finally mustered up the courage to look up at Dr. Li's face, only to see the side of his face - he took the milk tea, carried the bag and walked away.

She could only see her back, but she quickly disappeared around the corner.

However, the joy of Christmas night caused her trouble. About the next day, there were a few young people in front of the store who were common on the streets—

Wearing a leather jacket with a government social security welfare code printed on it, chewing cigarette gummies in his mouth. The left or right eye is blue – that's because of the implantation of a sensor lens in the vitreous. This allows them to immerse themselves in the virtual game world anytime and anywhere, and even forget that they are walking in the driveway.

Ms. Yuan's impression of this type of person is limited to television or movies — the kind of characters who fight on the streets, take drugs, survive in prison until middle age, and then rely on social security benefits to live a ruined life.

She quickly lowered her head, ignoring them. But soon the sound of knuckles tapping against the countercase was heard. A few young people gathered in front of the small shop, blocking out the afternoon sun. One of them grinned and said, "Little girl, have a few cups of milk tea." ”

Yuan Xiaolu put down his mobile phone and stood up, telling his expression to be more natural: "...... Which do you want? ”

"I heard you have a drink here. That's what you want. He said, "Have a cup of milk tea – no milk tea!"

A few people burst into laughter, as if they had heard a very funny joke. Yuan Xiaolu heard in the past that such people are somewhat neurotic because of long-term abuse of nicotine and long-term abuse of electrical stimulation, and even go crazy in serious cases. Then they were frightened when they saw them like this.

She realized that maybe it was because they had seen her last night, when she was making that cup of milk tea for Dr. Li last night.

She flicked uneasily under the counter. When the young man saw her gaze, he suddenly lifted the counter and looked inside, and saw the bottle of wine. The urn let out an angry "wow" and reached for it. Yuan Xiaolu didn't know where the courage came from, so she grabbed her mobile phone and shouted: "You robbery!"

A round-headed and round-headed street police drone passed by and stopped. The black electronic eye spun around quickly, flashing red and blue flickering wildly. Several young people suddenly dispersed and soon disappeared.

But it didn't end there.

Dr. Lee did not show up for work on the third day and did not go to work on the fourth day. On the evening of the fifth day, the young man who had appeared in front of the store two days ago reappeared.

He walked to the counter with a straight face, stared at Yuan Xiaolu gloomily, and said, "I want a cup of milk tea." Add wine. ”

Yuan Xiaolu stood up, grabbed his mobile phone, and subconsciously looked at the street. But the young man sneered: "What are you looking at? You shouted the day before yesterday and sent Lao Tzu's three brothers on parole into it again." After Lao Tzu—"

He raised his chin contemptuously: "With the bought." ”

Yuan Xiaolu glared at him: "I, no, sell, give, you!"

The young man sneered again: "Okay." Then I'll keep watch every day—"

As he said this, Dr. Lee walked out.

Three steps away, look at the two of them. After a while, strode closer. Yuan Xiaolu's eyes lit up - he saw Dr. Li walking up to the young man, not looking at him, but only nodding to her.

She felt the strength return to her body. ignored him, turned around silently, and went to make milk tea. She saw the young man frowning and looking Dr. Li up and down, and then stepped back to look at the building next to her. It seemed like he wanted to say something, but he didn't.

It only takes four seconds to make a cup of milk tea. She rested her glass on the counter, hesitated, took out the bottle, and refilled. Then he expertly sealed his mouth - this time Dr. Li took the initiative to reach out and take it.

His fingertips touched Yuan Xiaolu's fingers. Although she was resting on the soft leather gloves, her heart still "jumped" and she let out a soft "oops" in her body.

But Dr. Li turned around again and handed the milk tea to the young man: "I'll ask you." Let's go. ”

The young man frowned, looked at Dr. Li again, and then sneered. snatched the cup of milk tea and walked away proudly.

"When you open a business, you can meet anyone. Dr. Li watched him walk away before turning his face and saying, "Don't be afraid. ”

He looked at the wine on the table again, smiled, and said teasingly, "Is it a new product from your chain store, or is it your new product?"

Yuan Xiaolu met his gaze and heard his words. I felt as if my heart was on fire, and it suddenly burned up. I wanted to look away, but I was like a demon, attracted by his gaze, and I couldn't move it.

He laughed kindly again: "What, is there a limited one?"

Yuan Xiaolu let out an "ah" and quickly turned around.

It took her a minute to make the second cup and slowly handed it to him. Dr. Lee smiled at her again and turned to walk away.

It took three seconds—three seconds as long as a whole century—for Yuan Xiaolu to suddenly lean out and shout, "Merry Christmas!!"

He turned around on the side of the street and held up the cup of milk tea to her—Yuan Xiaolu felt that his whole body was glowing.

But......

The trouble isn't over yet.

After that day, the young man would still come—at seven o'clock every night.

Yuan Xiaolu "sells" a cup to him every day - it is indeed "selling". But he paid only a penny at a time, and then looked at her defiantly.

But she didn't want to get into any more trouble. She was afraid that Dr. Li would help her out again like that day, and finally anger these people. How could someone as gentle and kind as him be their opponent. Someone like him...... Nor should it be involved in any of these things.

Chapter 2

The green light turned on, and a cup of milk tea was made and sealed.

Yuan Xiaolu took it off and held it in his hand, as if it could keep warm. But in fact, it is better to keep it in the machine for warmth. However, when she thought that the cup would be held in the palm of Dr. Li's palm in ten minutes, she wished it would remain in her palm for a while.

The streets are becoming denser and more trafficked.

When the time on the phone changed to 7:29, Yuan Xiaolu stood up and leaned slightly to look at the exit of the building on the left.

Soon Dr. Li came out. He was still carrying the black leather bag and wearing a gray coat. The steps are calm, and there is a faint smile on the face. He smiled at everyone, but when he stopped in front of Yuan Xiaolu's shop—I don't know if it was her own delusion—she felt that Li He smiled more gently.

"Thank you. After taking the cup, he stepped away. But he stopped, as if suddenly he remembered something.

"I'm going on a business trip next week. He only said that, and nodded at her.

Yuan Xiaolu laughed in his heart. She felt that Dr. Li was telling herself by saying this, "Xiaolu, I'm going on a business trip next week." You don't have to wait for me every day."

After saying this, he nodded, turned and walked away. Maybe it was because of those small joys in his heart, or because of something else, Yuan Xiaolu took a deep breath: "Doctor Li." ”

"Huh?" he turned and blinked.

"I ...... A few months ago, I ...... I went to a coding class. ”

Dr. Li was stunned for a moment, then smiled again: "Artificial intelligence? ”

Yuan Xiaolu waited for a while. When he blinked again, he said, "...... I went to interview a company. Well...... Tell me to wait for the notification. I think they like me – but I don't necessarily ......want to."

Dr. Li thought about it seriously: "It's a good thing. While you're young, see what you like to do. ”

A subtle emotion—she didn't know if it was a loss—crept through her mind. She was silent for a while, then plucked up the courage to say, "Then I'll ...... It won't be here. ”

Dr. Lee smiled, looked at her, and did not speak.

Yuan Xiaolu bit his lip, and his gaze fell back to his third opening: "Hmm...... Then I'...... It's time to go to class. ”

"That's good. Dr. Lee smiled and raised his glass, "See you next week." ”

He took three steps. But I heard Yuan Xiaolu's voice again: "Doctor Li." ”

"Huh?"

"Why do you like to add wine?"

He thought for a moment and smiled slightly: "Stimulus." ”

......

......

The next day, Yuan Xiaolu did not go to the bubble tea shop.

But she didn't go far - she wore a white velvet hat and wandered aimlessly down the street. But after a turn of morning, I found myself walking a few streets near the building where Dr. Li worked.

It's as if you're close to that building, and you know he's not in it, and your heart is empty. But the farther away, the emptier it becomes.

He...... Do you know what your words mean?

He's a psychiatrist, shouldn't he have heard a few words and made it clear?

But he didn't say anything. Is he ......

There were so many thoughts swirling in her mind, and she didn't know which one to catch. She walked from street corner to street until she finally felt tired and planned to go home.

But just as he took a step, he saw a car parked across the street.

There were two familiar people next to the car. One is the young man who comes to her shop every day to "buy" milk tea, and the other ......

It's Dr. Lee.

Yuan Xiaolu froze in place. I don't know why I feel like my ears have become sensitive, and I can even faintly hear what they're saying.

She saw the young man open the car door for Dr. Lee with rare politeness, and heard him say, "...... Brother Li, my eldest brother has not been happy recently, and I have to trouble you to enlighten and enlighten", ...... Do you meet a noble person on the side of the road...... I'm not afraid to tell my brothers that Brother Li and I got together because of a cup of milk tea...... Hahaha......"

I saw the familiar, gentle smile on Dr. Lee's face again as he walked up to the young man, patted him on the shoulder, and sat down in the car.

The car quickly started and drove to the other end of the street.

He......

Yuan Xiaolu stood on the side of the street for a long time. It wasn't until the street lamp on the side of the street slowly turned on that he opened his mouth—

"Ah......h

The pocket vibrates. She ignored it.

After a few dozen seconds, the shaking stopped. But after only a short while, it shook persistently.

Yuan Xiaolu slowly took out his mobile phone. The caller number was previously saved by her in the address book - "Case Technology interviews Miss Liu 1".

Chapter3

Yuan Xiaolu shrunk into Liu Tao's arms and squinted his eyes, half-asleep listening to the news on TV and Liu Tao's detailed "plans for the coming year".

She is about to be able to memorize it - quit her job to start a business and catch up with the trend of artificial intelligence. Even if it's just a small shop—like the one she used to have. Pull a few people from the company away, she writes the algorithm, and he does the operation. The main thing to sell is not milk tea, but China's first fully intelligent unmanned service experience store, allowing people to experience the future world in advance......

She was too lazy to speak, and planned to wait for Liu Tao's entrepreneurial passion to fade before taking a shower - next year was her third year on the job, and she didn't want to bet her future on this "trend".

But Liu Tao's voice stopped abruptly. After a moment of silence, he sat up from the bed and exclaimed, "I thought it was a TV series—"

After saying this, he came to pat Yuan Xiaolu's leg again: "Hey, hey, look at this...... Wow, handsome, who looks like the one who played "The League of Strangers"...... Who's coming...... Liu Kun, isn't it!

Yuan Xiaolu opened his eyes slightly and looked at the TV for a while.

It was an online news - a homicide. It has long been common for self-media interviewers to mix in the team of official reporters and shoot heavy-tasting clips to exchange traffic on the Internet.

She glanced at it and saw a vague face.

She was stunned and sat up slowly.

It was a murder that occurred in an abandoned factory on the outskirts of the city. The deceased appears to have been tortured before his death and eventually suffocated to death. It is believed that he died by waterboarding - covering his mouth and nose with a towel and then pouring water on the towel.

Liu Tao had told her this kind of thing before, saying that it was a common method used by terrorists.

But that face......

Yuan Xiaolu slowly opened his mouth and subconsciously clenched the sheets.

She hadn't noticed it before, Dr. Lee...... looks really like that star Liu Kun.

“...... Kill, don't you say? No...... Love kills...... He's a counselor -- is he a psychiatrist? or a psychiatrist? Ah, I see...... The name...... John doe...... Belch...... Someone really called this name......"

The world in Yuan Xiaolu's vision faded like a tide, leaving only the screen in the center of vision. Liu Tao's voice was ethereal, as if it came from the sky.

She stared at the screen. It's like staring at a distant and unknowable world. It wasn't until I don't know how long it took that I realized that Liu Tao was looking at her in front of her: "...... Don't be afraid, we're in good order, we can't do anything like this—"

"Ah......" Yuan Xiaolu looked at him in a daze, "Hmm...... Well. ”

She slowly lay back on the bed and stared at the ceiling for a moment.

Liu Tao leaned over and frowned: "What's wrong?"

She raised her hand and touched Liu Tao's face, and laughed: "I want to drink milk tea." ”

Liu Tao breathed a sigh of relief, looked at her a few more times, and jumped out of bed: "I'm scared of you." ”

He walked to the kitchen, Yuan Xiaolu heard the sound of hot water pouring into the cup, Liu Tao's voice-

"Do you want to add wine?"

After a while.

"Hmm. ”

The sound of him uncorked could be heard.

"I've always wanted to ask you—why do you like this little girl?"

Yuan Xiaolu smiled. Think of many nights, lots of sunshine, lots of traffic and bustling streets.

"Because of the excitement. She whispered.

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