The bakery was quiet. Bao Chi felt a bit puzzled about what the human was doing and felt a sudden urge to peek out.
But then he remembered the human's expression from just a moment ago, along with the air of majesty she had carried when they first met.
Bao Chi: “(*꒦ິ⌓꒦ີ)”
Is she really a good person?
Is Bao Bao going to lose his life here today?
Cheng Shuili didn't know what Bao Chi was thinking. She paused for a split second and immediately changed the one hundred to ninety-nine.
If one hundred percent didn't work, surely ninety-nine percent wouldn't fail?
The system had to consider those generous beastmen, too! Some beastmen just loved taking only one percent of the profit!
If the system knew what she was thinking, it would definitely flip her a middle finger—what a greedy human!
But a ninety-nine percent profit split was indeed reasonable.
【Ding! Contract signed successfully!】
【Cooperation Mode: Profit Sharing!】
【Cheng Shuili's side 99%, Bao Chi's side 1%!】
【Available goods have been unlocked!】
Cheng Shuili fought back her laughter and nodded with feigned seriousness: “Pleasure doing business with you.”
Bao Chi finally poked his head out from behind the counter, cautiously eyeing the contract. Seeing that it had taken effect, he let out a sigh of relief: “O-okay!”
He didn't notice at all that the profit split ratio had been altered.
Cheng Shuili was happy inside, but she kept a straight face on the surface: “So, can I take the goods now?”
Bao Chi nodded and then shook his head. “The supply is quota-based and starts from tomorrow. For now, I can provide you with 100 pieces of ordinary bread and 100 bags of toast every day.”
Cheng Shuili nodded. Bao Chi turned around, took a few pieces of bread and toast from the shelf, wrapped them in oil paper, and handed them to her: “Th-these are gifts for my business partner.”
Cheng Shuili paused, suddenly feeling a twinge of guilt.
She coughed lightly and accepted the bread as if nothing was wrong. The system immediately popped up a notification:
【Obtained Ordinary Bread x5, Toast x3!】
【Current Inventory: Ordinary Bread (5/5), Toast (3/3)】
These could also be sold.
Cheng Shuili contentedly stored the bread away. Just as she was about to leave, she thought of something and turned back to ask: “By the way, Bao Chi, do you know if the owners of other shops... are as easy to talk to as you?”
Bao Chi was stunned. Easy to talk to? She must be complimenting him, right?
Bao Chi thought for a moment and then shook his head frantically: “N-no! They are very fierce! Especially Tiger, the owner of the weapon shop. Last time a player tried to cooperate with him, he was slapped right out the door...”
Cheng Shuili nodded thoughtfully.
It seemed not all NPCs were as simple-minded as Bao Chi.
However... since her 【BUG Physique】 could modify contracts, did that mean she could really exploit the favorability of beastmen and get chased around by them while they tried to give her gifts...
Thinking of this, Cheng Shuili's smile grew increasingly brazen.
Bao Chi watched her strange smile and felt an inexplicable shiver.
Cheng Shuili didn't leave. There was a dining area in the bakery with just one table and four chairs, which was usually empty.
Beastmen had their own homes, and bread was considered their staple food, usually taken home to eat.
Humans had time limits; they didn't even have enough time to tour the beastman town in two hours, let alone sit down for a leisurely meal.
Cheng Shuili wouldn't have had this opportunity either, but since the magical European bread had to be consumed now to judge whether it was worth buying the rest, she had no choice but to eat it in the shop.
She sat on the wooden chair in the corner and carefully unwrapped the oil paper covering the European bread.
As the crumpled paper was peeled back, a familiar aroma instantly swept through her nasal cavity.
It was the scent she had smelled outside the bakery—a fragrance with the gentle, sweet aroma of honey, yet mingled with the lively tartness of wild berries!
Cheng Shuili's mouth had already begun to salivate.
How could there be something so fragrant in this world?!
The surface of the bread displayed perfect caramelized cracks, and from every fissure, translucent amber syrup oozed out, trembling slightly in the heat.
“Crunch.”
The moment her fingertips touched the crispy crust, Cheng Shuili heard a delightful cracking sound.
The surface was crispy, but the inside was incredibly soft, with a cloud-like, fluffy texture that let her fingers sink right in.
When Cheng Shuili took her first bite, she was met first by the sweetness of the caramelized crust exploding between her teeth, followed by the rich, creamy flavor of the moist filling bursting forth.
“Mmph...!”
Cheng Shuili instinctively covered her mouth, her eyes suddenly growing hot.
It was too delicious.
Humans will always be moved by food!
【Ding! Consumed special item “Magical European Bread”!】
【This item grants a guaranteed +5 attribute points! Can be used up to four times!】
【Effect this time: Strength +5! Agility +2!】
Cheng Shuili paused, and then her eyes suddenly lit up!
A guaranteed five attribute points! The price was 3,000 game coins, meaning one point cost 600 game coins.
But in this game, was this even called buying attributes? This was buying life!
Bao Chi, behind the counter, was nervously rubbing his claws: “Um... is it good?”
Bao Chi was incredibly nervous. He had originally thought this human would take it away to eat and that he wouldn't get feedback until they met again.
Who knew this human would eat it right on the spot!
Bao Chi only revealed his two eyes. His heart was pounding uncontrollably, “thump-thump,” so loudly that it was the only sound left in his ears.
Watching Cheng Shuili take a bite, he felt like his heart was about to stop. He felt like he would die just waiting around!
That was why he had finally summoned the courage to ask.
Cheng Shuili nodded slightly, showing great restraint.
Never mind that it was actually this delicious; just based on the seven attribute points it added, even if it tasted like sh*t, Cheng Shuili would still praise it!
But she couldn't let Bao Chi know.
She coughed lightly and said, “The taste is okay, but it's too expensive. The cost-performance ratio isn't very high. If it were a bit cheaper, I'd be very happy to buy more.”
“Really?”
Bao Chi was about to cry. He looked at Cheng Shuili pitifully, his eyes blurring.
Cheng Shuili: “......”
It didn't seem right to keep bullying a little stutterer.
She was silent for a moment, then said sincerely: “This is the best food I have ever eaten.”
This statement was the truth.
This European bread tasted better than the food Qi Wanyi made.
It even added attribute points. Both in terms of taste and function, it was well worth the price.
But Cheng Shuili wanted to drive the price down!
She gave a wry smile. “I want to buy the remaining two as well. Can you make them a bit cheaper for me?”
Bao Chi's eyes clearly brightened. He nodded excitedly, “We are business partners! I have the authority to give you a twenty percent discount!”
Perhaps he was too happy, or perhaps he felt confident after his long-term efforts were finally recognized, but he didn't stutter at all when he said that.
Her goal was achieved.
Cheng Shuili revealed a genuine smile.
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