At one in the afternoon, Tong Hua made lunch and finally had time for a proper rest.
Nearly ten groups of customers had come that morning, and every group had spent at least several thousand League Coins.
Tong Hua had spent the entire morning making treats, rapidly using up ingredients and fuel for the oven.
Looks like I'll have to head to the village this afternoon and buy some ingredients to tide us over.
Right, I can train Delibird while I'm at it. Once he remembers the route, he can help run errands.
Tong Hua sat in the open-air restaurant thinking, then spoke to Delibird beside him.
"Delibird, could I ask you for a favor this afternoon?" Tong Hua asked gently, pushing a small bowl of Berry Salad in front of him.
"Chirp?" Delibird raised his head, his shiny black eyes full of earnest attention, as though saying, "Just give the word."
"I need to go to Chicory Village to buy some supplies. We're running short on flour, milk, and fuel for the oven.
"I'd like you to come with me and remember the route and where the shops are. If we urgently need some small things in the future, perhaps I could ask you to fly over for us. Would that be all right?"
"Chirp, chirp!" Delibird immediately puffed out his chest and nodded vigorously, flapping his wings, looking more than willing.
Being entrusted with such an important task made him feel that he had truly become an indispensable part of Tong Hua's ranch.
"Great, it's settled, then." Tong Hua smiled and stroked Delibird's head. "Let's eat first. We'll rest a little afterward, then set off."
Half an hour later, Tong Hua stood at the ranch entrance.
Besides Delibird, Orthworm and Minccino were coming along too.
Tong Hua instructed