Chapter 10

"This... Isn't this just Huabei (Ant Financial's virtual credit card)?!" Maige was stunned for a moment before he snapped back to reality. Although he had never used it, he still had some understanding of it. The system was quite user-friendly, but it had gone to great lengths to avoid providing him with free items.

Three thousand copper coins could purchase ingredients for ten plates of Yangzhou Fried Rice. If he could sell a few plates in the next two days, it would be fine. But if he couldn't sell them, the system would probably come up with a high-interest loan plan, right?

"System, isn't my credit limit too low? I used to swipe an unlimited black card. Are you questioning my creditworthiness with just three thousand?" Maige felt a bit dissatisfied.

"The system has accurately calculated this limit based on the host's current situation. Please try to earn money as soon as possible. As the amount spent on purchasing ingredients increases, the credit limit will also increase accordingly," the system replied.

Upon careful consideration, Maige realized that other than the foundation of this land, everything else was sponsored by the system as a friendly gesture. It was already quite good to be given a three-thousand-coin limit. Being accustomed to spending without looking at the price, it was also enjoyable to be thrifty. In any case, once the restaurant started operating, Egg Fried Rice would definitely become popular, and then he wouldn't have to worry about money.

"Let's buy one portion of the ingredients first," Maige said in his mind. He took out the necessary amount of ingredients from the refrigerator. He initially only thought that these ingredients were good, but after hearing the system's explanation, he felt that when he held the rice in his hands, it was filled with the taste of the fountain of life.

"Since this rice is irrigated by the Fountain of Life, does it extend lifespan if consumed?" Maige suddenly became curious.

"The system only dilutes a small underground river branch of the Fountain of Life for irrigation. Eating it every day has a certain effect on strengthening the body, but it does not extend lifespan," the system replied.

"Strengthening the body is also good," Maige nodded. His weakest point right now was his physical condition, so any improvement was welcome. While scooping out the remaining rice from the rice cooker, he casually asked, "By the way, system, do you sell the Fountain of Life?"

"Not available for sale at the moment," the system answered.

"If it's not for sale now, it means it might be in the future," Maige raised an eyebrow. He had already figured out the system's way of speaking. The closer to the water's edge, the clearer the moon. Once he had money in the future, he could drink the Fountain of Life like iced tea every day, and his body would definitely be in top shape.

There were many differences between the ingredients in this world and those on Earth. Although they looked similar in appearance, their quality had greatly improved due to environmental reasons. Consuming them could strengthen the body or unleash potential.

Of course, Maige had to explore these things slowly. He was already looking forward to the collision between Earth's recipes and the ingredients of this world. He wondered what kind of effects they would produce. He had eaten the plate of Yangzhou Fried Rice too quickly earlier and didn't have a chance to savor it. He planned to carefully experience it later.

Skillfully handling the ingredients, Maige started thinking about the new task. The cost of one plate of fried rice was 296 copper coins. Given the preciousness of these ingredients, Maige felt that even if he set the price at 3,000 copper coins, it would still be considered cheap.

Selling the Yangzhou Fried Rice for 3,000 copper coins per plate would definitely be impossible. He couldn't go around advertising the origin of these ingredients. If the Elves knew that their sacred spring was being used for farming, even if they had good temperaments, they would shoot him full of arrows. Other races were not easy to deal with either. Keeping the origin of the ingredients confidential was the best choice.

"Let's set the price at 600 copper coins per plate." After hesitating for a moment, Maige made a decision. This way, he could earn 304 copper coins for each plate sold. Selling a thousand plates would amount to 3,040 gold coins.

Having made a decision, Maige no longer dwelled on it. After all, this was just the first dish he had learned. When he learned the main courses later, increasing the prices would certainly not be a problem. Starting with a high point might make it difficult to operate.

Moreover, the system just mentioned that the second dish unlocked after completing this task was La-Zhi Rou Jia Mo (spiced meat burger). Since the Sweet Crisp Biscuits sold so well, the spiced meat burger would definitely be popular too. It should have a good effect on spreading the reputation of the restaurant.

What's more, the most important thing was that Amy loved Sweet Crisp Biscuits so much. If he could make her taste the spiced meat burger, which was a hundred times better than the biscuits, she would be very happy.

"It's just a thousand plates of Yangzhou Fried Rice. I don't believe I can't sell them." Maige regained his confidence. He was thinking about whether he should use some marketing tactics on the first day of opening when the system's voice suddenly sounded.

"Please confirm the prices of the dishes and the name of the restaurant. The system will price the menu and also remodel the restaurant's sign."

"Yangzhou Fried Rice, 600 copper coins per plate," Maige answered directly. As for the name of the restaurant, he thought for a moment, glanced at Amy who was still examining the light through her cup, and nodded. "Let's call it MaiMi Restaurant, mine and XiaoMi's restaurant."

"Yangzhou Fried Rice - 600 copper coins per plate, MaiMi Restaurant. Confirmation complete."

"Remodeling in progress..."

"Remodeling complete."

The system's voice kept sounding, and Maige noticed that there was a sleek menu with a black leather cover on every dining table. There was also a new sign outside the door, with a corner hanging down visible from the kitchen.

"Having a system like is really convenient," Maige shrugged. Yesterday, it was still a dilapidated wooden house, but overnight, it had turned into a mid-range restaurant. Just the decoration alone would have taken him months.

After skillfully frying a plate of Yangzhou Fried Rice, Maige filled a small bowl for Amy and then carried the plate and the bowl out of the kitchen.

Looking at Amy, who was still leaning on the table and looking around through the glass cup, Maige put down what he was holding and also bent down to the level of the cup. With a glass filled with water between them, Maige and Amy stared at each other. In a calm voice, Maige said, "Little Princess, your Rainbow Fried Rice is ready. Please come and eat."

"Little Princess has received it. I'm coming," Amy raised her head and giggled as she looked at Maige's smiling face. She felt that her father had become so gentle and fun today, unlike before when he remained silent all day long.

"Eat," Maige put the small spoon in her hand.

"Mmm," Amy nodded, looking at the colorful fried rice in the small bowl in front of her. With one hand holding the bowl and the other gripping the spoon, she began to eat.

Maige also took a spoonful of the egg fried rice and fed it into his mouth. The tender eggs wrapped around the slightly firm rice, mixed with the flavors of various ingredients, constantly stimulating his taste buds. Perhaps it was because he knew the origins of these ingredients and tasted them more attentively, but he felt that the taste of each ingredient was so clear and yet perfectly blended together. After swallowing, there seemed to be a lingering fragrance of the Fountain of Life between his lips and teeth.

"After eating, I feel a slight warmth in my body, but it's quite comfortable as if my cells are growing. The fatigue has completely disappeared. Could this be the benefit brought by the ingredients of this Yangzhou Fried Rice?" After finishing the last bite of fried rice and putting down the spoon, Maige muttered with some surprise.