Little Bird Leaning on Person • Fireworks of Romance

The bustling market was teeming with people.

Is there a difference between Intern Restaurant and Formal Restaurant?

After glancing at the people in the market, Bai Zhi asked the middle-aged man in front of him a question.

"If so many things happen when you eat at the Intern Restaurant, why do so many people still choose to go there?"

"In Formal Restaurant, at least you don't have to worry about the Chef causing any trouble. Chef who can be promoted from interns to full-time are generally very trustworthy; otherwise, they wouldn't be able to get promoted."

The middle-aged man glanced at him and chuckled.

"As for why so many people are willing to Intern Restaurant, the reasons are quite simple: firstly, the potential benefits far outweigh the risks, and secondly, they don't have enough money. Do you think dining here is cheap?"

"Money?"

Bai Zhi asked with great interest.

What kind of currency does this restaurant use? Game Coins?

"This restaurant is neutral; the value of its dishes cannot be measured in the system's currency."

The middle-aged man took out a strangely shaped coin from his pocket and flicked it to him with his thumb.

"You're only Level 20 right now, not even at the minimum requirement to leave the Newbie Village, so naturally you wouldn't know about these things. For example, a very common dish in Low-level Restaurant costs 1000 of these coins, while dishes in the Intern Restaurant are much cheaper, costing only 100."

"... Origin Coin?"

Bai Zhi took the coin, examined it, and raised an eyebrow slightly.

He had seen this thing before. Not to mention that one of the fixed rewards after clearing a Dungeon was ten Origin Coin, Noah's Ark, where he went after receiving Xia Wen's distress call, also used this currency for transactions.

A common has about 1,000 Origin Coin in their body. In this restaurant, even if you sold all of them, it would only be enough to order one dish in Low-level Restaurant. It's an absolutely Black-hearted Merchant.

Keep in mind that in Noah's Ark, the total cost of staying in a hotel for Seven Days is only 70.

However, the stark contrast between the two is understandable: one is a neutral Big Shot has connections in both the legal and illegal worlds, while the other is a wrecked creature barely surviving and constantly on the run.

However, if we consider it from this perspective, then the payment for Intern Chef to be able to prepare one dish for himself each day is actually quite good.

"What, you've seen him before? He clearly hasn't even gotten past the beginner stage."

The middle-aged man hadn't originally intended to talk too much with the two newcomers so early, but seeing that they seemed to know something about this kind of currency, he became interested.

"Game Coins is used Novice Period. You officially leave the beginner stage only after completing the Assessment Quest and reaching Level 25. Anything you can buy with Game Coins can definitely be bought with Origin Coin, but there are some things that can only be purchased with Origin Coin."

What is the exchange rate between Game Coins and Origin Coin?

Bai Zhi tossed the Origin Coin back into his hand and asked a question.

"Generally speaking, it's 100 to 1, but this exchange rate may occasionally fluctuate for various reasons."

The middle-aged man took the Origin Coin and began to speak with a smile.

"Don't be fooled by the crowds at this market; it's hardly a market at all, more like a peripheral gathering place. Those who stay here are mostly people with little money... and others like me, looking for bargains."

"Finding a bargain?"

Fireworks of Romance and Romance asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Look, I've just found a bargain! You two are the ones!"

The middle-aged man gestured to the two of them.

"For certain reasons, this restaurant consumes a considerable number of Intern Chef, and Player like you are the best entry-level staff. You'll basically come here a lot during your explorations, and I can provide you with the most comprehensive information. In return, you can get a free dish—isn't that a steal?"

The middle-aged man was laughing very happily.

"Most people like me who set up stalls on the street and whose bodies haven't undergone any abnormal changes are like this."

So after all that, it turns out you just don't have any money, right?

She pursed her lips and muttered something under her breath about Fireworks of Romance.

"He's such a grown man, yet he still tries to get a dish that costs 100 Origin Coin for free..."

As someone who had listened to the entire conversation, Fireworks of Romance had just done a quick mental calculation.

One dish costs 100 Origin Coin, and the exchange rate between Origin Coin and Game Coins is 1:100. In other words, one dish is equivalent to 10,000 Game Coins... That's 10,000 Game Coins!!!

If we convert that to the Dungeon in this Large-scale Campaign Quest, it would take at least two Dungeon to earn that much money. How much money would that be?

And these Intern Chef can earn 10,000 yuan for free every day!!

"Young lady, you can't say that."

Upon hearing the words about Fireworks of Romance, the middle-aged man's face immediately darkened.

"Although I know you feel sorry for your boyfriend, my deal is perfectly fair. Getting so much information in exchange for just one dish is more than enough to break even, okay? And I even gave you a free menu; without a menu, you can't fully appreciate the value of the dishes, can you?"

"Wait, which eye of yours figured this guy is my boyfriend?"

A blush crept onto her cheeks, and turning her head away from Bai Zhi, Fireworks of Romance loudly retorted.

"You're sitting here like Little Bird Leaning on Person, all cuddled up to me... Oh, your man?"

The middle-aged man looked as if he had just realized something.

"That's true, I must have been mistaken. Times have changed. I thought you two were still a couple."

"We're a couple... no, not men... we're not a couple, he's my boyfriend... Waaaaah, you guys chat first, I'm going to wander around over there!!"

The more she thought about it, the worse it got, and she ended up making herself look worse and worse. Frustrated, she reached out and scratched hands hair hard. Not daring to turn her head to look at Bai Zhi next to her, Fireworks of Romance suddenly stood up from her chair and then turned around and walked away.

What's wrong with you?

Looking at the scene before him, the middle-aged man was completely bewildered.

"She's shy; she's a bit easily embarrassed."

Bai Zhi coughed lightly a few times and pointed to his cheek.

"Never mind her, let's continue our conversation. Does the food served in this restaurant have any Special medicinal properties?"

"Effectiveness? It definitely has some effect, otherwise this restaurant wouldn't be so popular... By the way..."

After giving his answer instinctively, the middle-aged man quickly added another sentence.

"The lowest price for a dish in the Intern Restaurant is 100 Origin Coin, and the highest can reach 600 Origin Coin. The menu I gave you has dishes that cost 500 Origin Coin. I'm not after that 100."

The middle-aged man had a serious expression on his face.

"Really, I'm not actually poor, I'm just quite frugal."

As he spoke, he solemnly placed the Origin Coin in his hand into his inner pocket.

Bai Zhi: "..."