Chapter 3 The Extraordinary Chrysanthemum, a Divine Herb!
Chapter 3 The Extraordinary Chrysanthemum, a Divine Herb!
Shen Rongguang smiled. He had a calm and composed demeanor, clearly someone who had long held a high position, but his smile carried a comfortable and approachable quality: "I originally came out to find a place to recuperate, but I didn't expect to stumble upon such a wonderful place as Boss Lin's. To be honest, the environment of your inn is better than any five-star hotel I've ever stayed in. Plus, with the chef's culinary skills, I'd like to stay a little longer."
Chef?
Are you talking about his dad?
Lin Yi was both amused and exasperated.
He knew his father's culinary skills all too well; the reason he was called a "master chef" was entirely due to the inheritance of the God of Cookery and his sheer grit.
"How long would Mr. Shen like to keep this place for?"
"It's hard to say." Shen Rongguang thought for a moment, "How about this, I'll transfer some money to the inn's account, and Boss Lin will keep an eye on it and deduct it every day. If the money is not enough, just let me know."
"Okay." Lin Yi nodded.
This is one solution; we can refund the difference or make up the difference later.
He gave Shen Rongguang the inn's corporate bank account information.
Shen Rongguang immediately used his mobile banking app to transfer the money.
Then Lin Yi's phone vibrated.
He looked down and saw a text message from the bank confirming the deposit had been credited to his account.
[Your account ending in 3680... received a transfer of 1,000,000.00 yuan...]
Lin Yi's hand trembled, and he almost dropped his phone.
100?
He looked up at Shen Rongguang, then looked down at his phone screen to make sure he hadn't miscounted the zeros.
"Mr. Shen, did you... add two extra zeros?" Lin Yi asked with difficulty.
Shen Rongguang remained calm: "One million, that's right."
"No..." Lin Yi felt his mind was a little foggy. "Mr. Shen, 100 million yuan could keep you here for several years. Are you planning to stay?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Rongguang laughed instead, a self-deprecating smile that Lin Yi couldn't decipher: "If I can stay for several years, then I'll be truly lucky. Boss Lin, don't worry about the money. If I leave early one day, I won't ask you for a refund."
That's a strange statement.
It seemed like there was a hidden meaning in his words.
But Lin Yi wisely refrained from asking further questions.
He knew the other person was incredibly wealthy when he first saw that Maybach, but this was just too extravagant!
He transferred 100 million without batting an eye.
Of course, he wouldn't be foolish enough to return the money.
For a big shot like that, offering a refund might be considered an insult.
At worst, we can just provide better service next time.
These wealthy people don't care how much money they spend; what they care about is the consumption experience.
"By the way, Boss Lin, what delicious dishes will the chef be making today?" Shen Rongguang asked expectantly.
Although he needs to be careful about his diet due to health reasons, as a seasoned gourmet, he simply can't resist the delicious food that is a masterpiece of culinary tradition and at a level of 100.
Lin Yi immediately realized what was going on: "Mr. Shen, since you like our food so much, I'll have my dad cook it especially for you. He'll make whatever you want to eat, unlike other guests who get three meals a day included."
Since this big shot is so generous, he must be given VIP treatment.
Shen Rongguang's eyes lit up: "Wouldn't that be too much trouble?"
"No trouble at all." After saying that, Lin Yi went to find Lin Jianguo. "Dad, Mr. Shen wants to grow a bun. From now on, you can make him whatever he wants to eat for each meal."
Lin Jianguo was preparing ingredients in the kitchen when he heard this and frowned: "You brat, getting special treatment now? If we have a few more long-term customers, and each one has a different flavor, are you trying to work your old man to death?"
"Mr. Shen transferred 100 million yuan to our inn."
The kitchen knife in Lin Jianguo's hand clattered onto the cutting board.
"How much did you say?"
"One million." Lin Yi showed him the transfer record. "And Mr. Shen said that if he leaves early, the money will not be refunded."
Lin Jianguo was stunned for a full three seconds.
Then he rushed out of the kitchen at a speed Lin Yi had never seen before, heading straight for the living room.
"Mr. Shen! What would you like to eat for lunch? I'll go to the village and pick the freshest vegetables for you right away! Do you have any dietary restrictions? Do you prefer a lighter or stronger flavor?"
Shen Rongguang was amused by his enthusiasm: "Then I'll have to trouble the chef. Due to my health, I'll prefer a lighter diet. I'm honored to have a chef of your caliber serve me."
Lin Jianguo blushed with pride at being called a "master chef," but humbly replied, "Mr. Shen, you're too kind. I'm hardly a master chef; I just cook everyday dishes. If you like, I'll make you something different every day."
Seeing his father so flattered that he was practically ecstatic, Lin Yi suppressed a laugh and went back to his room.
He needs to study the system carefully.
Last night it was too late, so I only glanced at it briefly before going to sleep.
Now we need to figure out the system's functions.
The interface on the light screen is very simple, divided into several sections:
[Check-in]: You can check in once a day and randomly receive either a tangible item or a certain amount of realism.
[Achievements]: Completing specific achievements will earn you generous rewards.
[Shop]: Consume items you have already obtained using Reality Points.
[Story]: Watch the "Douluo Continent" anime to unlock the story experience feature (not yet unlocked).
Lin Yi tried to sign in.
"Ding! Today's check-in successful, gaining +10 authenticity points."
It's only 10 o'clock.
It seems the rewards for signing in are random.
He then opened the shop, which currently only contained two items:
[Renovation photos of Shenghun Village: 10000% realism]
[Basic Soul Tool - Storage Bracelet (Imitation of the Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moon): 100% Authenticity]
The second thing caught his eye.
Storage bracelet?
Isn't this the soul tool that Tang San bought in Notting City in the original novel? Although it's only the most basic one, with only a few cubic meters of storage space, it's practically heaven-defying in the real world.
100% accuracy.
He currently has 145 points of authenticity.
Lin Yi chose to materialize without hesitation.
"Ding! Congratulations, host, for successfully materializing a basic soul tool - storage bracelet by spending 100 points of realism."
A flash of light.
He now wore a silver-white bracelet on his wrist, its texture smooth and warm, with simple cloud patterns engraved on its surface.
The method of use automatically appeared in my mind—injecting soul power (the basic energy given by the system) into the bracelet would allow me to sense an independent storage space.
Lin Yi gave it a try.
The space is not large, probably only three or four cubic meters, equivalent to a small storage room.
But that's already incredible.
He tried putting the phone in and taking it out, and it was incredibly smooth.
If someone saw this, they would definitely think it was a magic trick.
Lin Yi excitedly fiddled with the storage bracelet for a while, then forced himself to calm down, opened his laptop, logged into Bilibili, and continued watching "Douluo Continent".
The system stated that watching the storyline can also unlock features.
He has to give it a try.
Sure enough, less than twenty minutes later, the system notification sounded again:
"Ding! Detected that the host is watching episode 3 of 'Douluo Continent,' triggering a plot reward: randomly draw a gift pack. Open it?"
"open!"
"Ding! Congratulations, host, you have opened the gift pack. Items are being drawn..."
"Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained a materializable item: Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum (Petal - First Bloom)."
A golden flower icon appeared on the screen.
【Chrysanthemum indicum (petals - early blooming stage)】
This is a celestial herb, one of the top-tier celestial herbs recorded in the Douluo Continent. The petals of this herb are in their initial blooming stage; their medicinal properties are mild and have a significant effect on improving the physical condition of animals.
Taking the whole dose can awaken the intelligence of ordinary wild beasts, giving them the potential to evolve into basic soul beasts.
Realism required for realization: 200
Amazing herb!
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