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Melina, who was still lying on the bed, had been tortured by caffeine for the past few days and became even more sallow and emaciated. Although Athena would cook some good dishes for her in her free time, she couldn't eat many things because of her withdrawal.

Fortunately, the considerate Dr. Watson came back now. He unscrewed the bottle cap and scooped up a spoonful and a half of the syrup with a silver spoon and put it in the teacup, then picked up the bottled water beside him.

But as soon as the cap was unscrewed a little, there was a "呵——" sound from the mouth of the bottle, and the movements of Watson's hands stopped because of this sudden change.He raised the bottle and looked carefully at the place where the sun was shining before walking back.

Athena looked at Watson, who seemed a little annoyed and said, "It must have been in a hurry to get it wrong!" Mrs. Hudson looked at the glass bottle in his hand, and asked with a slight frown, "What's the matter?" ?”

Watson completely unscrewed the cap and put it aside, before saying, "I must have taken the wrong bottle in a hurry just now. I wanted to get water but got soda instead, but it's nothing!" He smiled slightly and said: " Drinking soda is good for the stomach!"

After finishing speaking, Watson slowly poured the soda water into the cup, watching the soda water, which was no different from ordinary water, burst out thousands of bubbles the moment it fell along the wall of the cup, in a thick and dull voice Mixed with the sound of crackling bubbles, the white soda water was soon stained with brown potion.

Athena watched Watson stir the glass wall with the silver spoon, and occasionally the silver spoon made a sound when it hit the glass wall. The sizzling sound reminded her of her favorite fat house happy water in the past.

Athena suddenly raised her head, only to see Watson full of doubts... No way!No way!This brown liquid shouldn't taste similar to cola, right?But she clearly remembered... the cola seemed to come from some kind of cold medicine or some kind of syrup!

Naturally, Watson didn't know about Athena's series of psychological activities. He just turned around and gave the tea cup in his hand to Melina, but Athena suddenly became curious, and while Watson and Mrs. Hudson were giving the medicine to In the time given to Melina, she mixed the potion by herself.

While digging out half a spoonful of the potion in the brown bottle, she did not forget to ask Watson, "Can normal people drink this potion?"

"It should be fine!" Watson didn't answer, he was watching Melina drink the mixed liquid in the teacup intently, in case Melina had any uncomfortable reaction.

How did Watson know that the bold Athena behind her had finished stirring the soda and was about to drink it.She sniffed the smell a little, and it seemed that there was nothing special about it, and then she took a sip cautiously.

"It's really Coke!" Athena yelled almost suddenly. Although the potion that Watson concocted was not exactly the same as the taste of Coke, it was absolutely inseparable!

Such a memorable taste!

Mrs. Hudson on the side asked very puzzled: "What? Cora? Who is Cora?"

Athena turned her head, and she held up the teacup in her hand and said excitedly: "It's Coke! It's not a personal name, it's a drink! Coke! Coca-Cola... oh! Coca-Cola... so it's like this!"

She only mentioned the word "Coca-Cola" and then suddenly froze. If Watson hadn't introduced the ingredients of the medicine, she would never have noticed that the word "Coca-Cola" in Coca-Cola was actually coca leaves. transliteration.

No matter what other ingredients Watson concocted, at least it contains coca leaves like Coca-Cola, no wonder it tastes so similar.Without waiting for the bewildered Mrs. Hudson to ask Watson again, she drank the remaining sip of "Coca Leaf Cola" in the teacup in one breath.

"Hey, hey, what's the matter, why do you drink this?" Mrs. Hudson was anxious to grab it, for fear that she would become addicted to drinking like Melina. Although Watson knew what he had prepared There is no problem with the medicine, but I don't understand why Athena wants to drink the medicine so well.

Melina's words interrupted his thoughts. She looked at Watson almost with bright eyes and asked, "Doctor Watson... the syrup you gave me is different from the one I drank before? This taste It's sweet, and it's very... It feels like a rush of breath is rushing to the brain.

Is this really the previous potion?Why does it feel so delicious?It is so strange! "

Watson frowned slightly, and before he could wait for Melina to take another sip, he snatched it back and took a sip himself. He had tasted it before when he made it himself, but he didn't feel anything special!Isn't it just ordinary sugar water?Because the addition of grapes is extra sweet, why...

With just one sip, Watson understood the feeling Melina was talking about. It must be because of the addition of soda water that the current effect would have been achieved. Even the sweetness has been reduced a lot, and it tastes much better!

For Watson, this is just a small discovery. At least when patients take the medicine, it tastes good and relieves pain.But for Athena, this is not only a solution to her trouble of not having any happy water in a fat house, but also a huge business opportunity!

Seeing that Mrs. Hudson was about to jump up excitedly, she just said: "Mr. Hudson's factory is saved, believe me! This kind of drink will be popular all over London, the whole of England and even the whole world!"

Mrs. Hudson still just tilted her head slightly and didn't know what Athena was going to say. Could it be... Could it be selling the antidote to those unlucky coffee addicts?But even then... it won't sell much!Not to mention that Watson spent a lot of effort in adjusting the medicine, saying that it is necessary to choose how much ingredients to add according to the patient's condition.

Everyone's condition is different, so how can mass production be possible?

"Too sweet!"

"Too light!"

“Too much soda!”

Watson looked despondently at the few small cups on the dining table. In the past two days, he had tested seven or eight kinds of "coca leaf cola", but none of them got Athena's approval.

Watson leaned back on the chair and said helplessly, "I really want to know what kind of treasure you are talking about, the coca leaf cola, and... are you sure it can really be sold?"

Athena supported her head and was about to hiccup, after all, she drank a lot and was a little full.

"Hi..." She sighed for a long time, and just now she came to her senses and said, "Actually, the taste is not much different, even if it is the one you prepared for Melina at the beginning, it will definitely sell well if you buy it in the market. of……"

Before Athena finished speaking, Watson said angrily: "Then why do you still ask me to change the ratio of the formula? I have racked my brains for the past two days!"

"You have to reduce the cost of doing business! Otherwise, Mr. Hudson will pay for it if he doesn't sell a bottle. Besides, there is a big difference between drinking it as a drink and treating Melina's illness on weekdays. Brace yourselves and believe me, this coca cola is going to be the life-saving drink that will save Mr and Mrs Hudson!"

After hearing this, Watson cheered up. After all, he and Sherlock have lived in Mrs. Hudson's house for so long, and Mrs. Hudson has really taken care of him a lot. Both emotionally and logically, This is all supposed to help.

But is doing business really that easy?

While clearing the cups on the table, he asked: "Mr. Hudson still owes so much debt, where can he have the money to hire workers to resume work? Besides, this drink has never appeared on the market, who has it?" Will you buy it?"

Athena smiled while taking notes: "I still have some money here that can be used for investment. I will borrow some from Mike when he comes back. As long as I make the first batch of finished products and sell them, I can There is money for the next batch of production.

As for the promotion of this brand and drinks, you don't have to worry about it!I'm still very good at marketing! "

After all, I was born into a wealthy family in my previous life, even if I never killed a pig, I have seen pigs run away!But for Watson in the Victorian era, the word "marketing" was still very unfamiliar.

Athena packed up all the cups and arranged for someone to take them out for cleaning, while she leaned on the sofa bored and continued to read the newspaper.Since Sherlock issued a ban on her, she hasn't gone out for a long time. Apart from adjusting the formula of "Coca Leaf Cola" with Watson every day, she reads newspapers and books.

It's really...extraordinarily self-cultivating!

Seeing her listless look, Watson really changed her face quickly. When she said "coca leaf cola" just now, she was still in high spirits, which would be good!

"What the hell is Sherlock doing? He's been coming in and out these days, and he's so mysterious that he doesn't even let me ask." Watson looked at her and asked: "And you are also very abnormal, what kind of salon? Balls, art exhibitions, receptions... why don't you go?"

After Athena folded the newspaper in her hand, she sighed and said, "It's not that I don't want to go, it's because I was banned by Sherlock from going out!"

"Have you listened to him so much?" Watson chuckled. "Really, what has he been up to? There hasn't been any case in London recently? He's so busy!"

Athena got up and approached him, just smiled and said: "He didn't even tell you? Compared with Mycroft and me...he is closer to you, and you don't even tell... Wouldn't it be to investigate things about you?"

As she said that, she raised her hand pretending to be surprised, "Could it be...you have a girl you like, and when Sherlock thought you didn't tell him that you had a girlfriend, he got angry..."

"Stop it!" Watson shook his head helplessly, "I'm still a girlfriend, and besides going to work, I'm dragged around by him all day long, doing some unpaid part-time jobs, not to mention sometimes putting my life in danger. It's even better now, he finally stopped pulling me, and you are calling me for help again! Do you think I can go out and date girls when I have time?"

"Tsk tsk tsk! It's really... pitiful to hear you say that!" Athena laughed at Watson jokingly, and put her hand on his shoulder to express her comfort.

For Watson, who lived under the same roof, Athena was like his own sister. In her bones, there was the enthusiasm and unrestrainedness of the French, and there was no trace of the dullness of the British in her. Occasionally Some physical contact is not taken seriously by anyone.

But in the eyes of outsiders, it is not like that!

Talented and beautiful, friendly manners, chatting and laughing... It's like a young couple!

"Dong dong dong..." There was a knock on the door frame of the living room. The two of them smiled and turned around, only to see a beautiful, elegant and luxurious woman standing at the door. She looked at Athena politely. He said: "Hi, I'll look for Miss Holmes! Her landlord told me that she is up there, but I didn't see her. Where is she?"

Athena blinked and smiled, "I am!"

"You?" The woman looked at her in surprise, then turned to look at Watson who was beside her.After quickly subduing the surprise on her face, she smiled again: "Could it be that I made a mistake? It's not Miss Holmes but... Mrs. Holmes?"

Athena tilted her head and looked at Watson beside her, knowing that she must have mistakenly thought that she and Watson were husband and wife, so she approached and explained: "No madam, I am not married yet! This Dr. Watson is a friend of my brother and I, and he is also a tenant here. Are you..."

"I'm here for Greg!"

The author has something to say: Congratulations to the little angels in the comment area, yes!It's Coke!Hahaha... The diet cola I drank yesterday, I think diet cola has no soul, and it is very sweet!I don’t want to drink it again next time. It’s better to drink regular cola, but you should drink less sugary things to prevent high blood sugar. It seems that insulin is irreversible!

By the way, the quiz question in this chapter is: who is the last one?Why did she come for Greg?

Please see the next chapter for the answer!

Pre-received article "[Qing Chuan] Five Elder Brothers Intermittently Salted Fish"

Wenbo Life and Death House Yin Qi once traveled to the Kangxi Dynasty, and became the most non-existent good old Yin Qi among the Kangxi masters.

When the milk dumpling grows up, you have to study hard, and before your hair grows, you have to lead the army to fight. Are you kidding me?

Yinqi: I can't!I can not!At best, I can fry peanuts in the kitchen.

System: No way?No, you can only explode on the spot!

Yinqi: I can do it!I can!I can't, who can?

After a day of hard study

Yinqi: I can't!I can not!You make me explode!

System: Seeing how pitiful you are, let me give you a few days off!

Yinqi: What fake?

System: There are always a few days every month... let you be a salted fish with peace of mind.

Since then, the fifth elder brother Yinqi always has a few days every month to eat and wait to die, eat, drink and play with good luck, get what you want, and get what you want.You don't have to work hard and you can get everything just by being a salted fish. There are rumors that the fifth elder brother calls this the "salted fish period"!

The eunuchs and maids in the palace worshiped the salted fish one after another after hearing the rumors, begging the salted fish immortal to save all sentient beings and bless the "salted fish period".

Small theater: One day, Lord Long Live will check your brother's homework.

Prince Xiaoye: If the world is safe, you must first rectify yourself...

Fourth elder brother: The way to university lies in Ming Mingde...

Fifth elder brother: I ate two steamed buns for lunch today, they taste good!

Long Live Lord: My Xiaowu really shares joys and sorrows with the common people!My little Wu is really gentle and kind, willing to suffer from his body and skin, and will surely achieve a great career in the future!

Brothers:? ? ?

Brother Six: Ah...Ama, I ate three for lunch!

Long Live Lord: Hmph~ Idiot!Don't eat tonight!

Pre-received article: "I am a mother-san in Daming"

Prince Zhu Zhanji: Third brother, you go to the brothel again, be careful not to interrupt your dog legs!

Zhu Zhanyong, the king of Yue; the smell of smoke in the Yanyao shop is pervasive, and the Guoshu Museum next door has three stages of mother mulberry tea ceremony in the shop!

Prince: ? ? ?

The gold-lettered signboard "Yan Shao Shop" on the bank of the Qinhuai River, and then look at the "Guoshu Museum" next door.

Eat, eat, eat!Studying for studying!Tea drinkers drink tea!There are even boulders on the chest!

The prince said: Can you give the brothel some minimum respect?Can you have some professionalism?Can you stop occupying the fireworks alley and not doing business?