Buddhist player

Because of the limited budget, the shop that Yuanqing chose was not very large, less than 100 square meters in total, and was divided into a rest area and a sales area by a wall.

Geographically, this place is located on the outskirts of the city, about a ten-minute walk from Yingxin Square. The location isn't great, but it has the advantage of high foot traffic.

Players have very limited ways to earn in-game currency. Not everyone is generous enough to spend so much money to rent a house. More often, several or even a dozen people will pool their money to rent a small single room of a few square meters to serve as a teleportation point.

Those small houses you see by the roadside, even though they may only be a few dozen square meters in size, could actually house a dozen or even several dozen people.

The shop they rented was considered luxurious by local standards in the outer city.

This is precisely why it is usually difficult for newcomers to make it in the world, and they generally choose to join a faction or organization.

"So, how do players earn in-game currency?"

Turning his gaze away from the window, Bai Chen asked with great curiosity.

Actually, Mo Xuan had sent him a package of this basic information before, but because he encountered the Su Qun incident as soon as he returned to the real world, he didn't have time to look at it at all.

"There are many methods, but there are three main ones."

While eating the steamed bun in his hand, Yuan Qing responded expressionlessly.

"First, you can earn game currency based on the evaluation after completing the mandatory tasks assigned by the system. Second, you can earn game currency based on the level of detail in the information you upload to the system. Third, you can accept jobs from powerful factions and earn corresponding rewards, including game currency, upon completion of their tasks."

"Wait a minute, wouldn't that mean the vast majority of players would be very poor?"

As if remembering something, Bai Chen's expression became subtle.

"Where did all those player guilds recruiting in the player square come from?"

Players can apply to create a guild. After the guild successfully recruits its first member, the system will distribute guild funds to the guild leader every day based on the total number of members in the guild, multiplied by 100.

Seemingly having already memorized these figures, Yuan Qing swallowed the last bite of his bun and spoke indifferently.

"……Then?"

Bai Chen raised an eyebrow as he looked towards Yuan Qing.

Although he had figured out why so many guilds were going to great lengths to recruit new members in the welcome plaza, he didn't think the system would be so kind, given its money-grubbing attitude.

"In addition to mandatory missions, guilds will receive guild missions assigned by the system from time to time. Compared to mandatory missions, guild missions are more difficult and have a higher mortality rate."

As she spoke, Yuan Qing looked up at Bai Chen and extended her hand towards him, her expression concise and to the point.

"Give me."

"Hmm...Here you go."

After thinking for a moment, Bai Chen handed the other person two more steamed buns.

"This time it's filled with red bean paste and lotus root paste, so eat as much as you like, there's more if you're still hungry."

"..."

"What's wrong? Not to your liking?"

Raising an eyebrow, Bai Chen put the steamed bun back.

"Okay, just a moment, I'll change it for you with minced meat and..."

"Give me water."

His words came out almost one syllable at a time, interrupting Bai Chen's speech. Yuan Qing's words were now filled with killing intent.

"You did this on purpose, didn't you? Carrying so many steamed buns on you, and after all this time, you're still holding a grudge against me?"

"……What?"

Looking up at the other person, Bai Chen was slightly bewildered.

It wasn't that he wanted to bring so many steamed buns; it was mainly because Yin Hongxiao's breakfast delivery consisted of steamed buns... It was rare that she didn't gain weight despite eating so much every day.

As for the other party's actions, he really didn't do it on purpose. After all, he had no grudge against the other party; he simply forgot.

...What do you mean, "So much time has passed, why do you still hold a grudge against her?"

"...It's nothing."

After staring at him for a while, Yuan Qing turned his head away expressionlessly.

"Give me water, I haven't had a drop all day."

"Oh, all I have here is Coke."

"..."

..............................

Whether it was to vent his anger or because he was really thirsty, Yuan Qing downed half of the large bottle of Coke, which cost four yuan a bottle, in one gulp, without even caring about his image.

Bai Chen's impression of Yuan Qing was that he was cold, sharp-tongued, and unapproachable. Even after being hit by Yuan Qing in the pool, his expression didn't change much.

The fact that he almost finished a bottle of Coke in one go right now... that's really not something he would do.

—Looks like they're really thirsty.

Nodding thoughtfully to himself, Bai Chen sat down on the sofa.

"Alright, speak now, what is it?"

"You're not planning to start a guild right now, right?"

Yuan Qing put down the cola and looked up at him.

"It's not worth it, and I doubt we can even find anyone. It's not worth getting frustrated over a little bit of game currency."

Bai Chen shrugged.

"Do you need any staff for this shop?"

"Of course I want to, after all... what, you want to work here?"

Bai Chen quickly understood the other person's thoughts and looked at them.

"There's no need. If you're worried about the delivery fee, you can register with this shop. After all, you handled almost everything from choosing the location to decorating the shop yourself. It's just a small matter, and I personally don't mind."

"Just tell me directly whether you'll confess or not."

With a cold, hard expression, Yuan Qing turned her head to look elsewhere.

"If we're hiring, I'm the most suitable. I can stay online here 24/7, but I can't get up in the morning. I can only open at 10 a.m. at the latest."

"Online 24/7... Are you sure?"

Looking at the girl in front of him, Bai Chen frowned.

"In the real world, don't you have a home...?"

"He's dead."

The girl abruptly interrupted him, responding coldly.

"Really? That's quite a coincidence."

Nodding, Bai Chen looked thoughtful.

"My family is all dead. Like you, we are all orphans."

Yuan Qing: "………"

"Okay, in that case, I'll hire you as an employee. Opening at ten o'clock is enough."

After pondering for a moment, Bai Chen nodded.

"As for salary, the first month's salary will be set at 1000 game coins for now, and will be adjusted later depending on the situation. What do you think?"

With the [Pharmacopoeia] available, he won't have to worry about selling his products. 1000 game coins may seem like a lot, but compared to the potential future revenue, it's still relatively small.

In addition, judging from Yuan Qing's performance in the novice trial dungeon, he is definitely a rare talent. It would be even better if he could be recruited. In addition, his shop does need a salesperson, so it can be considered a win-win situation.

"Okay, let's sign the contract."

After giving him a deep look, the girl nodded.