Chapter 5
When Song Wei and the others came back, they saw Shu Mo standing on a ladder and hanging a wooden board under the eaves.
"Boss, are you renovating?" Zhao Yu was a very outgoing person and immediately came forward with great interest.
There are four big words on the wooden sign: Nuannuan Hot Spring.
The corners are also decorated with some small pixel-style paintings, which makes the style cute.
"Why is it called that?"
"Nothing, I just think this is quite suitable."
Shu Mo dusted off his hands, stepped down from the ladder, and looked up at his sign with satisfaction.
As a hardcore player of business simulation games, she finally had the opportunity to open her own store, so naturally she wanted to pay tribute to her favorite company.
Later, when it grew in scale, it was renamed Nuannuan Hot Spring Street.
If it is a little bigger, it can also be called Nuannuan Hot Spring Village...
A happy smile appeared on Shu Mo's lips.
She turned her head and saw a group of people standing there in a daze behind Song Wei and Zhao Yu.
"Is this your teammate?"
"Yes, we just set up the camp." Song Wei pointed.
There were indeed a few tents standing on the snowfield not far away, covered with a transparent semicircular protective cover.
The team is camping in the wild, and a protective shield is essential. But the protective shield has a limit on health points, which will disappear once all the points are deducted. It is also extremely expensive, and is far less convenient than Shu Mo's barrier.
If her barrier were really sold on the market, it would probably be sold at an incredibly high price, the kind that would drive countless players crazy once word got out.
Even though he already had some understanding of the living standards in this world, Shu Mo couldn't help but smack his lips when he looked at the camp: After working hard all day to kill monsters, it's just too shabby to go back and live in a place like this.
She felt a little more confident about the hotel's financial prospects.
"Welcome to Nuannuan Hot Spring. We have just opened and the accommodation is not yet completed. We are currently only providing hot spring services. It costs 50 points per person, and there is no limit on the length of stay. We also have some snacks in the store. If you don't mind, you can come in and take a look."
To make money, you must have the attitude to make money.
Shu Mo introduced with a friendly expression and a gentle voice.
After saying that, he waited for a while.
There was complete silence.
She looked carefully and found that those people were motionless, looking up at the hot spring, as if they were in a daze.
Shu Mo: “?”
*
Five minutes ago.
Song Wei led the team on the journey in silence for a long time and finally stopped somewhere.
"Let's camp here." After she said that, she took out her tent from her backpack first.
One of the teammates looked around and found that there was nothing but a barren snowfield around them. It’s still some distance away from the nearest foot of the mountain, so it doesn’t look like there are any hot springs there.
They endured all the way and finally exploded.
"Weiwei, is this the place?"
"There's not even a forest here. It's worse than the previous camp. If we're exposed on this plain, won't we become targets for monsters?"
Captain Chen Hui remained silent all the way, allowing Song Wei to bring everyone here. He couldn't sit still when he saw this scene.
"Weiwei, Xiaoyu, where is the hot spring you are talking about?"
Song Wei is an old team member and is quite popular in the team. Chen Hui did not want to offend her, so he agreed to move the camp.
But deep down, Chen Hui didn't actually believe that there would be any hot springs.
Hearing the team members' complaints, his expression darkened. "Weiwei, everyone risked coming here when it was almost dark because they trusted you. Shouldn't you give everyone an explanation?"
"I already knew that there was no way there could be a hot spring in this game..."
Someone sat down in frustration.
Before he finished speaking, another person exclaimed, "Look! What is that?"
The snowstorm was so severe just now that visibility was extremely low. Now that the strong wind had subsided a little, a soft light could be seen through the thick snow and fog.
That warm color seemed to have incredible power, constantly attracting them to come closer.
Someone took a few steps forward.
Then I saw the snow-covered eaves, the swaying lights under the eaves, and the curling smoke coming out of the chimneys on the roof.
Everyone was stunned: "..."
There actually is a hot spring hotel here!
"Am I seeing right? Is there steam coming out of that chimney?"
"Maybe it's the air conditioning?"
"Who would build a chimney specifically to cool the air? Do you think they are as stupid as you?"
"Damn... who is this shop owner? How dare he open a shop here? Isn't he afraid of being attacked by monsters?"
"Since they dare to open it, of course we are not afraid."
Song Wei looked at the dumbfounded expressions of the team members and smiled with satisfaction, "Let's go, set up the tent, and go to the hot springs."
*
Are there really hot springs?
Those who originally did not believe it finally couldn't help but waver after seeing this scene.
They built the new camp at lightning speed, but when they really got to the hut, they couldn't help but start to feel timid.
These players know best how painful disappointment feels.
Could what we see before our eyes be just another illusion created by the game?
They walked slower and slower until they felt the warmth spreading out from the hut. Finally, they were startled and began to tremble with excitement.
Some of the older people almost felt a lump in their throat and shed tears.
The young shop owner's pleasant voice was intermittent in my ears, "We only provide hot springs... and snacks..."
After a few seconds of silence caused by being stunned, someone suddenly started.
"I want to soak!!"
Price?
What is that?
I didn't hear it at all.
His shout woke everyone up, and they found that their companions were already preparing to go into the house to pay, as if they had just woken up from a dream.
Is there a limit on the number of people allowed in this hot spring? Otherwise, why would this guy be so aggressive in grabbing it?
...They must not be the ones left behind!
Thinking of this, they all shouted anxiously: "I want to soak too!"
"I'll pay first!"
"I'm older than you. Do you understand how to respect the old and love the young?"
"Get out of the way, let me go inside and warm up..."
Shu Mo was worried that some people would hesitate like Zhao Yu, so he had already prepared some excuses like "10% discount for teams with more than 10 people". But seeing how these people were rushing to buy, she wisely swallowed the discount price she hadn't said out loud.
Then he smiled and said, "Don't worry, both hot springs are still empty, so there's no need to fight for them."
【Received: 50 points】
【Received: 50 points】
【Received: 50 points】
…
[Today's turnover: 500 points]
The sound of collecting money rang out one after another, imitating the clinking sound of gold coins falling into a bag, like the most beautiful music in the world.
Seeing that the income exceeded the cost and the hot spring finally generated a profit, Shu Mo breathed a sigh of relief.
Looks like we don't have to struggle to survive in the snow tonight.
After finally putting her mind at ease, she had the leisure to look at the group of people Song Wei brought.
Shu Mo just discovered something.
As long as she is within the barrier, she can freely view other players' personal panels, including their health bars, stamina and other status values.
Except for Song Wei and Zhao Yu, the stamina bars of the group of people in front of him were all red, indicating that the players were on the verge of fainting from exhaustion. As for the health bar, it was even more uneven, as if it had been gnawed by a dog.
There were three people who were particularly seriously injured and had negative statuses on their bodies.
One of the young men had a pale face and a grim sickle symbol above his head.
[Status: Silence (Curse from Shadow Knight)]
[Unable to use spells or skills in silent state]
【Duration: 2h32min48s】
Shu Mo looked at his profession again.
priest.
Shu Mo: “…”
No wonder this team is in such bad shape.
It turned out that the pastor was silenced.
Moreover, the duration of this state is actually counted in hours. He attacked so ruthlessly, I'm afraid he met a boss?
Shu Mo's eyes swept over the words "Shadow Knight" and he had a rough guess in his mind.
However, knowing that there was a boss nearby didn't help her much.
This group of ten veteran players were beaten so badly. Shu Mo, a level 5 rookie, would probably be crushed if he leaves the barrier.
Just focus on being her business player.
The eight people received their number tags and immediately went behind the curtains on both sides. Soon, exclamations came one after another from the locker room separated by a wall.
Shu Mo, Song Wei and Zhao Yu were the only ones left in the hall.
Zhao Yu said smugly, "Humph, they just thought we were lying, but now they've been slapped in the face, right?"
She just likes the naive look on her teammates' faces.
Song Wei stared at the extra glass cabinet on the counter without blinking, "Boss, how much are the snacks? Why didn't the store sell these when we came here just now?"
She had a keen nose and smelled a faint and tempting aroma as she entered the room. She followed the scent to the warming cabinet and her eyes were immediately glued to it.
Shu Mo: "Oh, we just got some new stock. There are only three types at the moment: fresh meat buns, rock sugar white fungus and snow pear soup, and coffee milk. The price tag is here."
Song Wei: “!!”
What did she hear! Meat buns? !
Song Wei glanced at the label and found that the boss's pricing was as generous as ever.
Although it is higher than her daily food consumption, how can cold canned food compare with freshly baked meat buns?
She said without hesitation, "I'll have a fresh meat bun first, thank you."
【Payment received: 15 points】
"Thank you for your patronage."
Shu Mo paid the bill at the cashier and pushed open the glass door.
As soon as the door opened, the aroma that had been trapped in the glass cabinet immediately overflowed, making people drool.
Zhao Yu was also attracted by the aroma. He leaned over to take a look and thought that the Tremella and Snow Pear Soup looked quite good. "Then I'll have a bowl of Tremella and Lotus Seed Soup. Thank you, boss!"
【Payment received: 15 points】
"Okay, wait a moment."
Shu Mo used a metal clip to pick up a piece of fresh meat and put it into a brown paper bag. He handed it to Song Wei and reminded her, "Be careful with the heat."
Then she turned around and was about to get another bowl of Tremella and Snow Pear Soup, but suddenly realized that there seemed to be no place to sit and eat in the hall.
You can hold the meat buns in your hands, but it is not so convenient to hold the soup in your hands and drink it.
Shu Mo had no choice but to ask Zhao Yu to wait a moment, then opened the panel and entered the mall provided for her by the simulated business system.
Unlike the player mall, the business mall contains a wide variety of facilities, buildings and decorations. There are also some expansion options, settings to change building styles, and more.
Except for small decorations, the prices of large buildings and facilities are currently out of her reach.
Shu Mo compared and bought two benches.
【Name: Bench (wood)】
【Description: The simplest wooden bench can accommodate 5 guests. 】
[Price: 25 points]
The next moment, a row of benches appeared on each side of the wall near the door of the hall.
The two were not frightened, probably because they were used to suddenly taking things out of the backpack.
Zhao Yu took the Tremella and Snow Pear Soup handed to him by Shu Mo and sat down next to Song Wei.
After traveling all day, their legs were sore and they were finally able to sit down and rest. Both of them showed happy expressions.
The soft bun in Song Wei's hand was still steaming, and it felt hot even through the paper bag. She turned the paper bag back and forth between her hands a few times, then couldn't wait to take a bite.
The rich meaty aroma exploded in her mouth. The fat and lean filling was juicy, tender and fragrant, not greasy at all.
Freshly baked meat buns are the most delicious!
Song Wei ate mouthful after mouthful, unable to stop. Her cheeks were puffed up as she mumbled, "Great!"
Zhao Yu beside him was holding the bowl of Tremella and Snow Pear Soup, reluctant to let go.
The heat flowed along the edge of the ceramic bowl, through the palm of my hand, and into my heart.
She took a deep breath, and her nose was filled with the sweet smell of rock sugar and a hint of the fresh fragrance of snow pear. The soup also looks beautiful, with the tender yellow pear soup garnished with bright red wolfberries, which is quite full of life.
In comparison, the canned food sold in the mall only has the effect of filling the stomach and cannot stimulate people's appetite at all.
Zhao Yu blew away the hot air, took a sip carefully, and his eyes lit up instantly.
The snow pear is stewed until it is soft but not mushy, and its fragrance is completely integrated into the soup, cleverly blending with the sweet taste of rock sugar. The white fungus has a soft and glutinous texture, and you can occasionally chew a few sweet and sour wolfberries. One sip of hot soup will make you feel relaxed all over.
Zhao Yu drank so much that sweat broke out on his forehead.
So happy!
I have lived in this doomsday game for ten years, more than three thousand days and nights. When have I ever thought that I could live such a comfortable life again?
In the end times, the greatest enjoyment is to have enough food and warm clothes.
Song Wei almost wolfed down the last bite of the meat bun. At the same time, Zhao Yu scraped up the last bit of sweet soup with a spoon.
The two looked at each other, and their gazes gradually shifted to the empty paper bag and empty bowl in each other's hands.
The next second, they said in unison.
"Boss, please give me a bowl of Tremella and Pear Soup (and a fresh meat bun)!"
"...By the way, a bottle of coffee milk too!"
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