There are usually more people at the beerhouse on the weekends than on the weekdays. After appearing on ABA News, there are more people.
Zhen Tian came over right after lunch today. First, was to take care of the beer she was brewing, and second, because of the surge in customers, she could come early and get ready for opening.
"Boss, if this continues, are you considering expanding the bar?" Ah Zhong asked her while preparing.
Zhen Tian’s bar is really not that big. If she wants to expand, she can’t randomly pick a new location. She chose this place after a long time of looking.
“Besides, the real estate of Qingnan Lane is really expensive. Besides rent, with our location, there is no place to expand.”
Ah Zhong thought about it and couldn’t agree more. They are surrounded by stores. If they don’t want to do business anymore, they will sell it.
"I think everyone is only interested in it because it was on the news. After a few days, there shouldn't be so many people." Zhen Tian checked the latest batch of beers from their suppliers and made notes on the list.
Ah Zhong was also there to help with the inventory. When he heard the bell ringing from the door, he turned his head and looked outside, "I'll go over and take a look."
“En.” Zhen Tian continued to check the list.
Thirty seconds later.
“Ahhhh, boss! Look!" Ah Zhong's scream suddenly came over, Zhen Tian was taken aback. She quickly put down the work in her hand and walked quickly outside.
“What is it?” They haven’t opened yet. Maybe there is someone causing trouble?
"At the door! There is a child!" Ah Zhong's trembling voice was full of horror.
Zhen Tian, “....”
Ah Zhong is a veteran employee at her bar so she knows him. Ah Zhong is a good-looking man and works hard. He is knowledgeable about beer and patient with customers. There is only one bad thing about him––he is afraid of children.
Very scared.
Zhen Tian doesn’t know what trauma he encountered before that caused him to be so scared of children like she is of cockroaches. Fortunately, they open a bar, and children are not allowed to drink, thus there has never been a child at their store.
At least, not until today.
At the door stood an eight-year-old boy wearing a sweater, jeans, and a children's cap on his head. He seemed to be frightened by Azhong's cry just now, standing by the door looking at him in bewilderment. As for Ah Zhong, it was even worse. He was hiding from the child at a distance, almost kneeling on the ground.
Zhen Tian digested the scene in front of her. She first helped Ah Zhong up and let him in. Then she walked to the little boy and bent down to look at him, "Kid, what's the matter with you?"
Chen Yiran looked up at her and recognized her as Zhen Tian on TV.
She looked better in person.
Seeing the little boy not speaking, Zhen Tian spoke again, "Kid, you are alone? Where are your parents?"
When she asked, Chen Yiran finally recovered. His small mouth was flat, his voice carrying a crying tone, "I can't find my parents anymore."
Zhen Tian was stunned. In places like Qingnan Lane, there will be parents who lose their children? In other words, some parents bring their children here? Did they come for a drink or to go disco dancing?
Zhen Tian blamed the boy’s irresponsible parents in her heart. She smiled and touched his head, “Do you remember where you were with your mom and dad?”
“No.” Chen Yiran shook his head.
Zhen Tian thought and asked, “Do you remember your parents’ phone number?”
Chen Yiran shook his head again.
Zhen Tian pursed her lips. These parents have no regard for their child’s safety!
"Do you have any small notes left by your parents?" With the last glimmer of hope, Zhen Tian touched the pocket of the little boy's clothes. She knew that for such a big child, parents would usually put a note with their contact information on them so that they could contact them if they were lost.
Chen Yiran doesn’t have this but he does have a phone.
Seeing that Zhen Tian was about to touch his phone, Chen Yiran took a step back.
Zhen Tian saw him trying to avoid her, but she didn’t touch him again lest he think she is abnormal. She smiled at the boy as kindly as she could, “Shall we go to the police?”
"I don't want the police, wah wah wah" Chen Yiran started crying, "Sister, I am thirsty, I want to drink water."
“...” Although Zhen Tian is not afraid of children, she is afraid of them crying. She doesn’t know how long this kid has been away from his parents. It is normal for him to be tired and thirsty. She smiled and held his hand, “Then let’s go get something to drink. After that, we can go to the police.”
She took Chen Yiran into the store. Ah Zhong saw them from a distance and cried out, “Boss, why did you bring him in?!”
Zhen Tian calmly responded, "I'll take him to the lounge to drink some water. I promise to keep him away from you."
Ah Zhong kept a considerable distance from them and put on a guarded stance. Chen Yiran looked at him and followed Zhen Tian to the lounge, “Sister, is there something wrong with that uncle’s head?”
“Haha.” Zhen Tian let out a reluctant laugh, “Uncle is just not used to being around children. You don’t need to worry about him.”
After speaking, Zhen Tian realized that Ah Zhong who is younger than her, is an uncle while she is a sister?
It must be because she looks young.
She took Chen Yiran to the sofa and asked him patiently, "Do you want to drink lemonade or orange juice?"
"Orange juice." Chen Yiran actually wanted to drink Coke more, but to appear lovable, he did not ask for it, "Thank you sister."
“Wait here. I will pour you a glass of orange juice.” As Zhen Tian walked out, Chen Yiran jumped off the sofa and looked around.
Outside, when the employees saw Zhen Tian coming out of the lounge, they all leaned forward curiously and asked, “Boss, who is that kid?”
While pouring orange juice, Zhen Tian told them, "He said he couldn't find his parents, and he didn't remember the parents' phone number. I plan to take him to the police later."
“What parents would bring their child to Qingnan Lane?”
“Right.” The other echoed, “They’re too irresponsible.”
“I think so too.” Zhen Tian poured a glass of orange juice and walked to the lounge, “Anyway, I will take care of him for now. You guys take care of the store when it opens.”
"Okay, leave it to us."
Hearing the sound of footsteps, Chen Yiran quickly sat back on the sofa and assumed a well-behaved posture. Zhen Tian handed the orange juice to him, and Chen Yiran politely said, "Thank you sister."
"You’re welcome." Zhen Tian rubbed his head. It’s rare to meet such an obedient child.
She waited for him to drink a few sips and then sat beside him, "Kid, what is your name?"
"My name is Chen Shan, Shan from kind-hearted. What about you?"
“My name is Zhen Tian.”
Chen Yiran giggled, “Your name is very sweet.”
"Haha, everyone said that." Zhen Tian also laughed, "Chen Shan, do you remember where your family lives?"
“Yes, in a small community.”
After a moment of silence, Zhen Tian asked, “What is the name of the community?”
“I can’t tell strangers.”
Zhen Tian, “....”
Why is he acting so guarded at this time?
She looked at Chen Yiran and smiled: "Then we will tell the police later and let them help you contact your parents?”
Chen Yiran lowered his head and said in a low voice, “Mom and dad don’t want me anymore.”
Zhen Tian was slightly startled. Feeling the kid's loss, she touched his head again and comforted, "No, your mom and dad just lost you. They must be looking for you anxiously."
Chen Yiran simply drank his juice without speaking.
After he finished the glass of juice, Zhen Tian coaxed him to find his parents. This time, Chen Yiran didn’t resist. He took her by the hand and followed her out.
At the moment, the beer house is open for business and there are many customers inside. Seeing Zhen Tian leading a child out, everyone looked at them curiously. Zhen Tian didn't explain anything and led Chen Yiran out, simply thinking about finding his parents quickly.
"Boss, there is a customer here who wants to see you." Ah Zhong called to Zhen Tian when he walked to the bar. Seeing the little kid she was holding, he shrank inward again, "You can go alone, don't bring that little kid."
Now that there are so many people in the store, she doesn't dare to let the child go. If he gets lost again, it will be troublesome. "Which customer wants to see me?"
Before Ah Zhong spoke, a tall man walked up to Zhen Tian, "Me."
Zhen Tian was taken aback for a moment and looked at him. She hasn't seen this man before, it should be his first time here. He is very tall and has a good figure. When he walked over, several female guests looked at him.
"Hello, may I ask what you are looking for me for?" Zhen Tian asked him.
Zhou Keye smiled at her, "Are you the boss here, Zhen Tian?"
Zhen Tian nodded, “Yes.”
The smile on Zhou Keye’s face got bigger, “Do you know someone named Pliny the Elder?”
Pliny the Elder? Isn’t that Father Pliny from the beer group? How could she not know him! But how does this person know him? Is he also in the group? “You are…”
“I am Pliny the Elder.”
Zhen Tian was really stunned. Her eyes widened slightly and she looked at him with some surprise, "Aren't you in C city?"
"I came here specifically to find you." Zhou Keye said with a smile, "Student Godzilla."
Chen Yiran, who was led by Zhen Tian, narrowed his eyes at the man in front of him. Who is this person? Is he Miss Zhen Tian’s online friend?”
Looking at his eyes, he seems to be interested in Miss Zhen Tian! Just because you think you look good, you can covet what is my uncle’s? Huh, keep dreaming!
He pulled Zhen Tian’s hand and raised his head, “Mom, didn’t you say to look for dad?”
As soon as he said this, the surrounding people looked at him. Zhou Keye frowned slightly at the little boy that Zhen Tian was leading.
Zhen Tian was left embarrassed. She didn’t understand why the kid is acting crazy all of a sudden. Before she could speak, Chen Yiran spoke up, “I found dad’s phone number. I will call dad over.”
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