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Chapter 88: The Second Waiter

The four elders of the Sea God Pavilion were very low-key. After silently finishing their meal, they settled the bill and left without revealing their identities. They left behind a table full of empty plates.

The indigenous people of this world, influenced by various martial Spirits, had some peculiarities that were not particularly surprising. Someone like Xuan Hua, if in the Earth, would undoubtedly be a big eater, likely even becoming a Mukbang Youtuber that would cause an internet sensation. However, here, other customers only glanced at her a couple of times before averting their gazes.

The lunch rush quickly passed, and Qi Han was as usual, not feeling particularly tired. However, Yin Shuang was genuinely exhausted. In addition to her regular duties, she had to handle the verification of takeaway orders and collect deposits, doubling her workload.

Because the customer who first tasted the Fish Belly Stuffed with Lamb during yesterday's lunch had not yet awakened from deep meditation, there were fewer familiar faces at lunchtime. Besides the four elders who ordered the dish, no other customers chose it, and it didn't cause much of a stir.

"Boss, I'm leaving!" After tidying up all the utensils and furniture, Yin Shuang waved and prepared to leave the small shop to return to school.

"Wait a moment," Qi Han said, his face showing a thoughtful expression.

After the lunch rush, he noticed a problem. It was a bit challenging for one waiter to handle both serving customers in the shop and verifying takeaway orders. This realization led to a new idea.

Looking at Yin Shuang, Qi Han recalled her performance in the shop over the past two days. Yin Shuang was diligent and didn't display any princess-like attitude. In these two days, her work efficiency was not much different from Fu Ya's.

Considering this, why couldn't the shop have two waiters?

One would handle serving customers inside the shop, and the other would specialize in verifying takeaway orders. It seemed like a good choice.

"Yeah, let's decide on that." Qi Han looked at Yin Shuang and said, "If I ask you to work as a waiter in the shop with Fu Ya, would you be willing?"

‘Huh?’

Yin Shuang's eyes widened, "Can I? I'm willing!"

To be honest, the thought of handing over the waiter duties to Fu Ya in the afternoon left her feeling a bit empty. Now, with this unexpected turn of events, joy filled her heart.

"Of course," Qi Han smiled slightly. "As you can see, Fu Ya handled the waiter job in the shop alone before, but with the addition of the takeaway business, it became a bit overwhelming for one person. So, I plan to have you specifically handle the verification of takeaway orders, while Fu Ya focuses on taking orders from customers in the shop."

"Okay!" Yin Shuang nodded vigorously. "I will make sure to do a good job of verifying takeaway orders!"

Seeing Yin Shuang's enthusiastic expression, Qi Han couldn't help but smile. "Your compensation will be the same as Fu Ya's. Although Fu Ya might have told you, let me repeat it. It's three hundred gold Coins per month, along with two work meals a day. As for working hours, you already know."

Looking at the slightly ill-fitting maid outfit on Yin Shuang, Qi Han nodded, "Wait for me for a moment."

Qi Han looked at the slightly ill-fitting maid outfit on Yin Shuang and nodded, "Wait for me for a moment."

He went to the second floor, pretending to be fetching work uniforms, and slyly inquired.

"System, customize two sets of uniforms for Yin Shuang, with the same style as Fu Ya's."

【Please pay the customization fee of 1460 gold Coins first.】

The system spoke coldly.

Qi Han rolled his eyes, took out several gold bills, and handed them to the system. Then the system's voice reappeared.

【The cost for two sets of uniforms is 2000 gold Coins. Thank you for your patronage.】

Once again, he pulled out two one-thousand denomination gold bills. Watching the bills slowly disappear into the air, Qi Han suddenly spoke, "System, aren't you going to give me change?"

He had given a total of 3500 gold Coins in bills, so technically, the system should return 40 gold Coins.

【This system does not have a change function.】

The system stated boldly.

‘Damn it’

Qi Han couldn't help but roll his eyes with irritation.

【Ding!】

【The system detected that the host has completed a task!】

【Time-limited Quest Hire a Delivery Courier (completed).】

Task reward: Delivery Four-Piece Set, One-Star Custom Recipe Fragment x1. (claimable).

Qi Han suddenly fell into contemplation.

He had hired a delivery person before the lunch business, so why did the task prompt only appear after the lunch business?

【The host did not pay the customization fee to this system. Customization is related to the Time-limited Quest. According to the system rules, it is considered that the Time-limited Quest is not completed.】

"So, the Time-limited Quest is considered completed only after I pay the customization fee?"

【Yes.】

Qi Han felt a wave of malice.

"System, are you intentionally delaying my task completion because I haven't paid you the customization fee?"

【I'm not, I didn't, you're talking nonsense.】

Seeing the system's familiar three-fold denial, Qi Han silently flipped a middle finger in his mind.

Always knew you, thick-browed and big-eyed system, are up to no good.

After receiving the one-star self-selected recipe fragment reward, Qi Han put the task aside. He could claim the delivery four-piece set when Ji Yunruo came later in the afternoon; there was no rush now.

Qi Han hurried downstairs with the two maid outfits and handed them to Yin Shuang. "These are your uniforms."

Yin Shuang carefully took the maid outfits, examined them closely, and a touch of gratitude appeared on her face. This was her own uniform, different from the one Fu Ya was wearing.

With the uniform, she could truly be considered a member of the small shop!

Hugging the maid outfits to her chest, Yin Shuang waved goodbye to Qi Han and left the small shop.

Watching her leave, Qi Han closed the shop door and disappeared in an instant.

‘Still life sculpture, here I come!’

Fu Ya slowly opened her eyes, waking up from deep meditation. A thin layer of gray dirt covered her body, emitting an unpleasant smell.

During this period, Fu Ya had been having the shop's work meals every day, accumulating a substantial amount of nutrition in her body. Under the influence of deep meditation, these nutrients hidden in her body erupted all at once, almost like a thorough cleansing.

And this wasn't the most important gain from this deep meditation.

Fu Ya gently raised her hand, and a crystalline, small ice crystal appeared in her palm. With a thought, the ice crystal slowly grew in all directions, forming the shape of a small person.

Her control over the ice element had improved significantly compared to before.

The Spirit power circulated in her body, and unconsciously, she broke through to level 43, and her realm had stabilized.

A deep meditation had been so immensely beneficial to her; no wonder they said that deep meditation was an encounter that couldn't be sought.

However, Fu Ya was well aware that this once unattainable deep meditation was no longer so elusive after the appearance of the Fish Belly Stuffed with Lamb.

Standing up, Fu Ya walked to the nearby cubicle to take a shower. After washing away the dirt from her body, she draped herself in a bath towel and walked out of the bathroom.

Calculating the time, Shuang should be back soon.

As she was about to put on a long skirt after removing the towel, she didn't notice the dormitory door quietly opening. A certain red-haired girl's eyes lit up at the sight of Fu Ya's fair and clean back. She pounced forward and hugged her.

"Ah!!!!"