Rong City High-Tech Zone, Yintai Center.
In a prominent street-facing spot on the first floor stood Glimmer Coffee's first flagship store in Southwest China.
Huge floor-to-ceiling windows drew the warm sunlight indoors, while the air was filled with the mingled aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans and buttery bread.
The interior design continued the brand's signature minimalist yet refined style.
It had now become a popular check-in spot for white-collar workers throughout the CBD.
"Mr. Xie!"
"Mr. Xie, you're here!"
Xie Shuyu smiled and gave the staff a slight nod before stepping into the café.
Her gaze swept across the room, and she spotted the man waiting in a window-side booth.
He looked to be around forty, dressed in a well-fitted casual suit and wearing rimless glasses. His temperament was scholarly and composed.
He was not on his phone. He simply held a cup of Americano quietly in his hand.
His eyes were fixed on the busy baristas and passing customers, carrying a hint of professional scrutiny and contemplation.
Based on those details alone, Xie Shuyu's first impression of him improved considerably.
As she approached.
The middle-aged man immediately stood up, a sincere and warm smile appearing on his face. "Mr. Xie, hello. I'm Fang Zhiyuan from Linglian Technology. You're even more beautiful and elegant than in your photos. I apologize for disturbing you, and thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule."
Xie Shuyu responded gracefully, "Mr. Fang, you're too polite. I should be the one apologizing for making you wait so long."
As they spoke, the two sat across from each other and exchanged polite pleasantries.
Xie Shuyu looked directly at him, her gaze calm and sharp.
As soon as word spread that she wanted to optimize cold-chain transportation in Southwest China, Linglian Technology had been