Chapter 126 Beer Festival 2
Louis teleported into the city.
The moment he entered the city, he couldn't help but feel a sense of shock: Is this really Ankang Town? It's so different from the dilapidated town he imagined.
There were endless buildings and streets, filled with shouts:
"Prawn fishing and fishing activities. We have all kinds of fish. 30 minutes for 60 copper coins. You can take everything you catch away! You can grill it yourself or sell it on the black market. It's delicious!"
"The self-service rotating hot pot restaurant is now open! 130 copper coins per person, unlimited steak, fruit salad, chicken wings, and lamb rolls. It's a great way to keep the cold away!"
"Prayer bracelets, you can choose by letter. String some beads for your loved one! It can enhance your luck!"
"The hot springs can cool you down. It only costs 30 copper coins per person and lasts for 4 hours!"
“…”
The dazzling night market, which stretched as far as the eye could see, almost made Louis dizzy.
He stared at every store, his eyes full of disbelief.
Don’t these people know how to sell things without any bonus effects?
How is it possible that both food and hot springs have special cold-repelling buffs?!
Impossible, absolutely impossible! Until now, nothing has been able to stop the summer disaster. Even the imperial capital can't do it, so how could a small town do it?
Even if he starves to death today, he would rather not eat a single bite of food here!
Three minutes later.
"Give me a plate of braised shrimp." Louis started to order.
"Sir, this is a buffet." The waiter explained seriously.
"What's the meaning?"
"A buffet means you can take as much as you want within the three hours specified, but don't waste anything."
Faced with the clerk's earnest explanation, he was even more surprised. "Unlimited?"
"Yes, unlimited."
Louis raised his eyebrows. Wouldn’t it be a loss to do this?
Seeing the other person's expression, the guy felt a little proud.
This was Master Lin's personal idea, so of course it wouldn't be a loss. Unless you're a big eater, how could anyone possibly make a profit from eating this?
After all, the nobility are looking for novelty and a wide variety of food, and their staple food restaurant happens to have both, so naturally there is a constant stream of customers.
"You can try it." The waiter considerately took out six or seven pieces of peeled braised shrimps and handed them to Louis.
Louis chuckled.
This shop assistant is really weird. He won't sell the food alone but is willing to give him a sample!
The clerk's smile grew thicker.
Of course I’m willing to give it up. After all, no one who has tasted it can escape the temptation of delicious food.
In the game between the two people with ulterior motives, Louis took the first bite.
Having tasted all kinds of delicacies from land and sea, he couldn't help but show surprise in his eyes.
The secret soup melted into his mouth, and the delicious and tender shrimps stimulated his taste buds. When he bit into it, it was so elastic and smooth that he couldn't help but linger on the taste.
[Cold-Resisting Buff: You gain the Cold-Resisting Buff for three minutes.]
As the system prompt sounded, he was completely defeated.
There was a voice in my head that kept saying, "Eat another bite, eat another bite."
It wasn't until he sat down and ate heartily that he suddenly realized:
Something's wrong, isn't he here to do a tax audit?!
Why are you still contributing taxes?
It's really delicious, the only downside is that there's too much meat and too few vegetables, so it's very greasy.
On the other side, Lin Muqiu also discovered this situation.
She asked the man selling barbecue in confusion, "Why do you hardly sell any grilled vegetables?"
The greenhouses and outdoor hand-warmer plantings in winter should be enough for city residents to prepare enough vegetables.
When the uncle saw her, he was so excited that he stopped grilling skewers and quickly wiped his hands several times with his apron and called out to his wife, "Master Lin is here, quickly bring out our cabbage!"
The aunt responded immediately and ran to the cellar happily to get it.
Lin Muqiu quickly waved his hands, "No, no, no, you misunderstood, I don't want to take your things."
However, the aunt had already filled the basket and stuffed it into her arms. "Master Lin, take it. If it weren't for the beer festival, I wouldn't be able to make so much money! Besides, it's because of you that my child can afford to go to school and become a chemist."
The uncle beside him also agreed, "Yes, sir, winter is almost over, and it would be bad if a spring drought hits. It would be difficult to grow plants then. You'd better take it, I have plenty left at home!"
Lin Muqiu was stunned. "Spring drought?"
There is no drought in summer, so how can there be drought in spring?
But on second thought, she understood.
There is no drought in the summer, probably because the high temperature buff caused by the summer natural disaster melts the ice and snow on the glaciers, producing meltwater to water the seeds.
Spring, however, does not meet these conditions. Even in real life, spring droughts are very common due to factors such as the rapid rise in temperature and the high demand for water in farmland. How much more so in another world?
Sure enough, the crappy other world loves to stir up trouble.
Lin Muqiu complained madly in his heart.
But this gave her an idea: who said we couldn't use the glacier snow in the spring? She thought.
The others didn't know that Lin Muqiu had gone through a long process of thinking. They just thought that she was worried because she was holding her chin and thinking, so the townspeople who lived nearby immediately went back to get food and vegetables.
They handed her the basket and said, "Don't worry, my lady. Every household has saved some grain and vegetables! This is all from the summer savings. There's plenty!"
When Lin Muqiu heard the conflicting words of the crowd, ripples appeared in his eyes.
This reminded her of her childhood when her grandfather would always leave the meat for her.
It turns out that love is leaving precious things to each other.
"Thank you," Lin Muqiu smiled and said, "I'll keep Auntie's vegetables. I appreciate the kindness of the others, but I won't take anything. But I promise you, this year's spring drought will not come."
Everyone wanted to say something, but they saw a flash of cold light and Lin Muqiu disappeared in an instant.
She only left a message: "See you at the Oktoberfest Center."
They looked at her back in admiration, their hearts pounding.
What a good adult!
The avalanche disaster hasn't even ended yet, but he's still worried about the country and the people, thinking about how to deal with it next spring. It's really amazing.
*
Inside the store, Louis ate and drank his fill, eavesdropping on various topics.
The townspeople nearby were excitedly discussing the new buildings in the town:
"Have you heard? The Ankang Chamber of Commerce has started a savings promotion with a 3% annual interest rate! I deposited two gold coins and earned six silver coins in a year. That's awesome!"
"I'm not suitable for a one-year deposit. I prefer a life-span deposit, which is convenient for access."
"Well, isn't that nonsense? You're a businessman, so of course you need money at all times. I'm a teacher, so I don't need money on a regular basis, so it's good to save it."
Louis gripped his glass and tugged at his collar anxiously.
Crazy, really crazy, someone can actually make a profit just by saving money! Is Lin Muqiu doing charity? But in just a moment, as smart as he is, he immediately understood Lin Muqiu's motive.
Lin Muqiu reinvested the townspeople's money. Money makes money, so he was willing to give profits to the townspeople.
This shows that Lin Muqiu's ability to make money cannot be underestimated.
A flash of light flashed in his eyes.
But the conversation continues:
"I still prefer the loan business. In the past, I had to save enough money before buying a house. Now is better. My family has moved to a Rococo-style residential complex. It's so luxurious and comfortable."
"What does this have to do with loans? It's obvious that you make more money. A house costs over 30 gold coins, and you're willing to spend that?"
"Tsk, look at what you're saying! Medical treatment doesn't cost a fortune, and we have plenty of food, drink, and entertainment. We just want a comfortable place to live. What's there to be reluctant about?"
"That's true."
“…”
Hearing this, Louis's body trembled, and he blurted out subconsciously: "Isn't that a house that only nobles can afford? Isn't she afraid that you can't pay and default on the debt?"
The townspeople felt strange and glanced at him, "Why are you refusing to pay? If we do, we will be expelled from Ankang City!"
The tone sounded as if being expelled from Ankang Town was a terrible punishment.
Louis was a complete mess.
All this really overturned his cognition.
But at the same time, a crazy, sick smile played on his lips.
This is good. Lin Muqiu is greedy, absolutely greedy.
Otherwise, how could even the most ordinary townspeople afford to live in such a nice house?!
He opened his thin lips and ordered his men, "Go find Lin Muqiu and ask her to bring the account book to me."
The tone leaves no room for doubt and negotiation.
This is the accumulated power of His Majesty the King.
In a moment, the mage teleported back and whispered in his ear, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid Lin Muqiu can't come."
"Oh? Why?"
Louis smiled nonchalantly.
He had long guessed that Lin Muqiu didn't dare to come, but he wanted to know what lame excuse Lin Muqiu would use to refuse him.
The mage lowered his head and said, "Because Lin Muqiu was performing acrobatics in front of the Lord's Hall, I didn't dare to disturb her."
"Oh, it's a variety show..."
The voice suddenly stopped, replaced by Louis's incredulous voice, "Wait, what did you say? Performing acrobatics??"
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