"Huh?" Mai Ge froze, not expecting the system to suddenly issue a new task, and the new task was to limit the purchase of tofu pudding?
Is this system crazy for money? Selling one serving of tofu pudding gives the system forty copper coins for the ingredients. Logically, shouldn't it be urging him to sell more?
"System, the restaurant has been open for so long, isn't it a bit inappropriate to start a purchase limit now? If customers aren't satisfied with their food, it won't be good for the restaurant's reputation. 'All you can eat if you pay' is the restaurant's specialty now." Mai Ge frowned and then asked curiously, "And what's this 'Chef God Advancement Lottery' thing?"
"The Chef God Advancement Lottery is carefully considered and launched by this system to increase the host's motivation to advance. It can also be called the Chef God Roulette. After completing the designated tasks, the host may get a chance to draw prizes, including recipes for exquisite pastries, ice cream making methods, high-end alcoholic beverages brewing methods, physical fitness points… and more! The prizes are generous, and winning is guaranteed!" the system said with a hint of pride and excitement.
"Ice cream! High-end alcoholic beverages! Physical fitness points!" Mai Ge's eyes slowly brightened. Amy would definitely love ice cream, few children could resist that taste.
High-end alcoholic beverages were somewhat tempting to him. Although he wasn't addicted to alcohol, but he still found the idea of having a glass of red wine before bed quite enjoyable.
Of course, what excited him the most was that the system had finally put physical fitness points in the task rewards again. In a few days, he could collect 10,000 gold coins to buy his first set of physical fitness points, which would fill up his physical fitness to 2.0 and restore him to a normal physique. This was a crucial step.
However, if this task also grants 0.5 physical fitness points, then it would be a completely different level. Being able to wield a sword, combined with the sword techniques and skills in one's mind, would give one some ability to protect oneself.
"The reward is barely acceptable." Mai Ge said calmly, then added, "But system, let's talk about the purchase limit first. How about we change the task? Like selling a thousand servings of tofu pudding or something?"
"As a supervisor, this system has an obligation to remind the host if you go astray. The system will not interfere with the first two dishes, but limiting the purchase of certain items will help promote a healthy cycle for the restaurant. This will allow more customers to taste the delicious food and leave satisfied. It's far more disheartening for customers to leave disappointed after waiting in line for a long time only to see others with three or five servings. This is much more damaging to customers." the system said somewhat seriously, adding at the end, "The restaurant's reputation has already spread to a certain extent, and quantity-based tasks will not be issued in the short term."
Mai Ge fell silent upon hearing this. He had actually noticed the problem the system mentioned in the past two days as well. Yang Zhou Fried Rice was always available during business hours, but the serving time was relatively slow.
However, Rou Jia Mo is a bit different as it is limited by the preparation of ingredients. It usually sells out shortly after the halfway point of business hours, leaving many customers who are waiting in line disappointed.
One customer couldn't get in line early because of work, and waited in line for three days straight without getting a single bite. His disappointed look made Mai Ge want to save one for him. Watching him leave in disappointment, he felt a little apologetic.
As the system said, if the Rou Jia Mo were also limited to one per person, the restaurant's total number of customers per meal would be around three hundred. The two hundred or so Rou Jia Mo he prepared would be enough for everyone who wanted to buy one.
However, Rou Jia Mo is a staple food. For customers with large appetites, like Harrison and Sargeras, one wouldn't be enough. Being limited and not getting enough to eat was more unbearable than not being able to eat at all.
"These soybeans come from the fertile white soil deep in the Twilight Forest of the orc race. They are rich in protein. There is only one such special landform and soil in the entire Nolan Continent, which has not yet been discovered and developed. I have established an advanced planting farm there.
The soybeans grown there receive up to fourteen hours of sunshine a day, are treated with nanorobots for pest control, and are grown entirely naturally and without pollution. They fully absorb the nutrients of the fertile soil, resulting in soybeans with five times the protein content of ordinary soybeans. They are also rich in various vitamins and minerals, providing immediate beauty and skin-nourishing effects, with even better results with long-term consumption." The system's voice paused, then changed its tone, saying, "That's precisely why, consuming too much can place an excessive burden on the body, and it may not be fully digested."
"So, one bowl of tofu pudding made from these soybeans is better than five bowls?" Mai Ge asked, somewhat surprised.
"In terms of protein content and quality, it's about 4.5 bowls." the system said seriously.
"Then, Little Amy and Ugly Duckling ate two bowls this morning, isn't that already an excessive amount?" Mai Ge suddenly became nervous and asked anxiously.
"Two servings per meal is within an acceptable range, and they are in the stage of physical development, with a greater need for protein absorption, so the host does not need to worry about safety issues." the system said.
Mai Ge breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. Fortunately, the system was reliable in a critical moment. After thinking for a moment, he asked, "By the way, system, I should be able to buy my first set of physical fitness points the day after tomorrow. How much will the next set cost?"
"Fifty thousand gold coins." the system calmly replied.
"Fifty... system, you're robbing me!" Mai Ge immediately exploded. He had saved up 10,000 gold coins for almost half a month, and 50,000 gold coins was a huge sum of money. Based on the restaurant's current income, even without extra expenses, it would take at least more than a month to afford it.
Of course, what worried Mai Ge even more was the sudden fivefold increase in price. If the second set was going to cost 50,000, wouldn't the third and fourth sets cost 100,000 or 200,000 and up? Although the restaurant's current income was good, but if this was the case, Mai Ge's plan to directly spend money to buy physical fitness points would not be able to make much progress in the short term.
"This system does not recommend that the host directly purchase physical fitness points. Please take your identity as a candidate for the Chef God in Another World seriously and efficiently complete the tasks issued by this system. In the process of completing the tasks, there is a high chance of obtaining physical fitness points as a reward. This is the normal way to obtain physical fitness points." the system said earnestly.
"Is that really what you think?" Mai Ge asked, somewhat doubtful.
"If the host insists on buying it, this system will reluctantly sell it out of humanitarian considerations. However, in principle, this system still believes that the host should strive to complete the tasks." the system said seriously.
"I knew it." Mai Ge pursed his lips, looking at the new task that was still flashing in his mind. After a moment of silence, he finally made up his mind and nodded, saying, "I accept this limited mission, but I request that the 'high-end alcoholic beverages brewing methods' option be removed from the roulette wheel."