Dora is a thin girl. She studied design in college and worked for a design company after graduation. However, owning an elegant coffee shop is her long-cherished dream. Finally, one day, when she learned that she could have a chance to open a coffee shop, she resolutely submitted her resignation to her former boss.
The operation of coffee shops is beyond imagination. Dora first learned to make coffee at her own expense, and then she learned to make dessert. In the cold winter, the cafe began to be renovated. She took her tiramisu, cheesecake and finger puffs to the construction site and distributed them to every worker, asking them to taste and give their opinions. Sometimes, everyone just eats silently and says nothing; When someone finally nodded and said, "Yes, today's is not bad", Bud's face showed a gratified smile. When the workers scattered their work, she had to dip her fingers in cream alone to ponder the taste of tiramisu and evaluate herself bit by bit.
Without the support of her family, Dora decided to buy everything in the cafe by herself. Carefully compare the prices of various cups, plates and bowls and carefully calculate the budget; You should use a wooden chair that is uncomfortable to sit on, not a soft sofa that is too comfortable, otherwise the passenger load factor will drop; It is necessary to build a wide bar, just like a small hot pot, so that the passenger load rate will increase; You can't refill your glass. If you want a second cup of coffee, you can only use the one you bought. ...
Did you ask her why she did it?
Because in Duo Er's view, instead of being a wage earner of the boss, it is better to have a job that you decide.
In a blink of an eye, summer is coming, and Dora drives a black pickup truck alone to the distant mountain to buy calla lilies for opening. Halfway through, her car collided with the truck that the driver gave calla lilies, the bumper fell off and the lights were broken. The driver means to lose money or take this big car of calla lilies away.
Finally, Dora took a car full of calla lilies back to the cafe, and the compensation was confiscated at all.
What's the use of asking for so many calla lilies when my sister brother Qiang keeps complaining? Duo Er just carefully pruned the roots of calla lily day by day, muttering, "I don't know."
In fact, Dora knows in her heart.
Beautiful white calla lilies are more valuable than a pile of cold and heartless bills.
On the homepage, Dora sent an invitation to her former colleagues to attend the opening ceremony: "I have a truck full of calla lilies. If you want them, you can exchange them. "
Colleagues get together to make suggestions. What should we send?
An uncle thought for a long time and wisely suggested, "Of course, if it is not practical, give it."
So, on the opening day, my colleagues came with great excitement. Some people hold strange painted mannequins, others hold long-abandoned lamps, as well as fierce crocodile sculptures and red weightlifting dumbbells. ...
Bud gave away white calla lilies in exchange for a room full of strange things.
Mom complained: "Why didn't anyone send a normal thing?"
A colleague told the truth in private: "Anyway, those things usually take up space at home ..."
Actually, it's nothing strange. In the eyes of old colleagues, it seems unnecessary to treat many people who have resigned with so-called "actual" affection.
After the opening of the cafe, it was unexpectedly deserted. None of the colleagues who agreed to pay tribute came.
Bud learned from a bitter experience and thought that these strange things piled up in the cafe were in the way.
Sister Qiang came up with a method of "barter". Any patrons can exchange one of their own things for what they want in this shop. Qiang's son is selfish. She dreams of buying a set of bone China for her sister and a car for herself.
This seems a bit ridiculous to bud.
After the implementation of "barter", more people watched the excitement, but not much was exchanged. However, Dora was surprised to find that many people's so-called psychological value exceeded their common sense.
Some guests are willing to help the coffee shop clean the ditch for a few days in exchange for a shabby Thai cookbook;
Some guests are willing to exchange a wooden rocking chair for their son with a guitar that successfully chased his wife;
Some guests are willing to sing two Japanese songs in public and change a set of lyrics for the retired primary school teacher mother. ...
One day, a man came and brought 35 colorful handmade soaps from all over the world. He said that every time he walked through a city, he took away a piece of soap that belonged to this place. But he hasn't decided what to exchange these soaps for. So he decided to join the story of 35 cities. Every time a man comes, he wants a cup of strong coffee to sip slowly and then tell a story. Dora became a listener to the stories of these 35 cities. She thought while listening, the other person must be a very lonely person!
In his spare time, Duoer adds his own imagination and draws each story into a small picture.
When 35 stories were finished, the man changed his mind. He took back his 35 bars of soap and 35 paintings painted by Duo Er. He said that he bought these paintings and there are 35 stories.
Barter Cafe attracts guests from all over the world. Many tour groups regard it as a must-see attraction, and businesses want to invest, so cafes no longer worry about business.
Dora once again made an amazing move. She sold her shares in exchange for air tickets to 35 cities. The story of that man touched her. She wanted to travel around the world and look around. Nowadays, in Duo Er's mind, a trip to Aauto Quicker is much more important than running a coffee shop.
Qianger's idea of "bartering things for things" didn't give her sister bone China, but she got her love.
The storyteller sent a love letter. It turns out that he is a pilot, and his daily task is to fly around the world. After telling Dora 35 stories, he decided to quit his job to help Dora run a coffee shop.
In his mind, it is more meaningful to take care of his career with his beloved woman than to engage in a high-paying flying career. This is his "thirty-sixth story".
But Qiang got his wish and bought his own car.
This is really a happy story.
What is the most valuable thing in your heart?
Is it a book of songs, an old photo, a piece of soap with memory, or a simple little picture?
Is it physical and mental health, happy family, successful career, or romantic love?
In any case, your psychological value can ultimately determine your life. Please evaluate it carefully and take good care of it.
Above all, don't let life leave regrets.