A Bite of Douluo Continent

In the end, Keke accepted Qi Han's conditions.

Because... he gave so much.

For a poor, homeless beggar, Qi Han had solved almost all his problems with food and clothing, and also provided him with an extra ten gold soul coins every month. Ke Ke really wanted to refuse, but he simply couldn't.

The remaining time was left to Keke. Qi Han went to the door on the first floor to retrieve the job posting, and then found an excuse to enter the system space to continue practicing the Qing Palace Wanfu Meat.

Qi Han doesn't plan to reveal anything about the system space to anyone yet.

Except for Gulu, which isn't a person.

Keke didn't have any belongings; she just needed to tidy up her room and unpack all the household items that had been set up there before.

These exquisite items, already stored in the cabinet and wrapped in a thin dustproof net, once again gave Keke a sense of awe.

The quilt was soft and fluffy, as soft as cotton. The filling was spotless white, and the craftsmanship on the surface was extremely exquisite. Such a quilt was probably only for noble young men and women.

There are also mattresses that can leave a handprint with a light press, but quickly return to their original shape as soon as you release your hand.

This was something I had never heard of before.

Not only that, he recalled what he saw and heard in the bathroom while taking a shower.

The kind of spotless, work-of-art-like thing is called a toilet, just something used for going to the toilet. The spotless washbasin is like white porcelain. And Mr. Qi... oh, I should call him the boss now. And the thing the boss introduced is called facial cleanser, which can make your face whiter and smoother.

And also, there's that showerhead that can always produce hot water and even adjust the water temperature itself.

Every minute and every second here felt like a dream to Keke.

Everything that Keke had subconsciously ignored in front of Qi Han before now flooded his mind, making him feel a little unreal.

Am I going to live in a place like this from now on?

Looking down at the bed with sheets, duvet cover, and pillows laid out in front of her, Keke's face showed a hint of nervousness and hesitation.

The boss said he'll be living in this room from now on.

Well... I'll try sleeping on this bed now, it should be fine, right?

It should… no, it definitely can!

I'll just take a nap, I'll be up soon!

Thinking of this, Keke took a deep breath, took off her coat, lifted a corner of the blanket, and crawled under it.

Mmm... This bed is so warm, it feels just like my mother's embrace.

Although he had never met his mother, he had a strange feeling at this moment.

This is probably what a mother's embrace feels like.

Soon, Keke's even and soft snoring could be heard from the bed.

...

"Keke? Keke, wake up!"

He didn't know how much time had passed when a deep male voice woke Keke. He opened his eyes and saw Qi Han's face. He sat up abruptly in bed. "Boss, I'm sorry, I..."

"It's alright, it's almost time for lunch. Go wash up, change into your uniform, and then get to know the other two employees." There was no blame in Qi Han's eyes.

This bed is the same as hers, so it wasn't Keke's fault that she almost overslept.

"Okay." Keke watched Qi Han leave the guest room and go downstairs. She quickly changed her clothes, washed up briefly, and then opened the wardrobe to find her work clothes.

The work uniform and the new clothes Qi Han gave Ke Ke were not the same. The uniform was specially designed, with black and white colors interwoven, exquisite and sophisticated, giving the wearer a gentlemanly feel.

After changing into her work clothes for the first time, Keke glanced at the mirror and was startled.

Is this... really me?

The handsome boy in the mirror, after changing into this work uniform, actually had a refined air about him, like a noble young master.

When Keke walked down the street somewhat awkwardly in this outfit, Qi Han's eyes lit up.

Not bad.

Seeing Keke's short black hair, he had a feeling that the outfit would suit her perfectly.

Already somewhat thin, he changed into a white shirt, black bow tie and vest, as well as well-fitting suit pants and leather shoes. The only difference between him and Kaneki Ken's original look was an eye patch.

With a slight smile, Qi Han satisfied his mischievous urges and pointed to the door, "Let's go, come with me to pick up the other two employees."

Following the direction Qi Han pointed, Keke looked outside the door and immediately saw two blonde girls dressed in maid outfits at the front of the crowded line.

Having begged in the neighborhood for so long, he naturally knew that these two were his future colleagues, but given the vast difference between them, he couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed.

Will they look down on me because of this?

Keke pondered silently, following behind Qi Han as he opened the shop door.

Good afternoon, boss!

The girl's voice was full of energy. Then, Qin Yue was the first to notice the somewhat thin but handsome figure following behind Qi Han. She tugged at her sister and asked, "Boss, is he the new employee?"

"Yes..." Before Qi Han could finish speaking, Qin Yue pulled Qin Yao and rushed to Ke Ke's side like a gust of wind.

"Hello, my name is Qin Yue, this is my older sister Qin Yao, what's your name?"

He watched as the girl's delicate face gradually magnified before his eyes.

So close!

They were so close that Keke could even smell the pleasant fragrance on the other person.

"I...I'm called Keke." Keke's heartbeat quickened uncontrollably, and she couldn't help but take a few steps back before her heartbeat gradually stabilized.

What's wrong with me?

Keke felt her cheeks were still burning hot.

"Pfft." Seeing Keke blush, Qin Yue couldn't help but laugh until Qin Yao tugged at her sleeve, which calmed her down.

"What would you like for dinner tonight?" Qi Han asked with a hint of a smile.

Another strange pairing has emerged.

"I want xiaolongbao and crab-stuffed orange!" Qin Yue raised her delicate white hand, her eyes full of eager anticipation. Looking at Keke, who was staring blankly at her, she pointed to the price list on the wall, "What do you want? Be careful not to waste anything."

"I'll have a small portion of fried rice and a Kung Pao chicken," Qin Yao said with a slight smile, and sat down.

So only Keke was left without ordering any food.

Feeling the three people's gazes all turning towards her, Keke felt a little nervous.

I've heard about many of these dishes from other diners lately, but I never expected them to be so expensive.

What should I order?

He instinctively wanted to order only the cheapest dish, but considering the Qin sisters' orders, he gave up.

"I..." The image of Qin Yue's face, which had just been close to him, suddenly flashed into his mind, and he blurted out, almost unconsciously, "I'd like some xiaolongbao and crab-stuffed oranges too."

"That won't do." Qi Han glanced at Ke Ke. "You're growing now, you need to eat more."

"Let's add a Dongpo pork knuckle as well."

When Keke heard that Qi Han had added a Dongpo pork knuckle worth 100 gold soul coins to his order, he was about to refuse when he saw Qi Han get up and walk towards the kitchen while speaking.

"By the way, I made boiled cabbage in clear broth today, just enough for each of you."

Chapter 200 Qi Han's Intentions (Don't ask why there's an extra chapter; the reason is the same as yesterday)

"Really?! Yay!"

Before Keke could even react to what boiled cabbage in hot water was, Qin Yue, who was standing next to her, had already jumped up happily.

Qin Yao, who was sitting down, also showed a hint of joy in her eyes when she heard Qi Han's words.

Keke turned her head and searched back and forth on the price list, quickly finding the dish and realizing what it was.

Boiled cabbage in clear broth—isn't that one of the two dishes that caused such a stir recently, costing a whopping 1,000 gold soul coins each?

This…

Coco's expression was extremely complicated.

A meal costing 1,000 gold soul coins.

A thousand gold soul coins would be enough for many people to live comfortably for a lifetime, but at this moment it's only worth the price of a single dish.

Such dishes were something I never dared to dream of before, but now they're being served as my work lunch?

Seeing that Qin Yue was already sitting next to Qin Yao, her two slender legs swinging excitedly back and forth, he hesitated for a moment and then sat down opposite the two women.

"Um... did the boss misunderstand? Is this expensive boiled cabbage soup really for our work meals?" After a slight hesitation, he still wanted to ask for clarification.

Qin Yao smiled, glanced at the excited Qin Yue beside her, and explained, "Under normal circumstances, we don't order boiled cabbage in clear broth and mutton stuffed in fish belly as our work lunch, because these dishes are indeed very precious."

She paused for a moment, then continued, "Actually, my sister and I have only ever had boiled cabbage in clear broth once. As for the other dish, mutton stuffed in fish belly, we haven't tried it yet."

"The last time we had boiled cabbage in clear broth was when the dish was first introduced, and the owner let the two of us try it. It's only been five or six days since then. This time, the owner suddenly gave us extra food, probably to celebrate your arrival at Hanshi Festival." Qin Yao smiled slightly. "The two of us are really benefiting from your presence."

"Yes, yes, did you know that eating boiled cabbage has special effects?" Qin Yue smiled mysteriously, picking up where Qin Yao left off, and added, "After my sister and I ate it last time, our innate soul power both increased by one level, which means our cultivation speed is much faster! By the way, what level is your innate soul power?"

Hearing Qin Yue's words, Keke suddenly froze on the spot.

Innate... Soul Power.

Can innate soul power be improved?

His body suddenly trembled slightly involuntarily, his chest felt tight, and the sound of his heart beating was as clear as thunder to him.

If one doesn't have innate soul power... can one become a soul master after eating this dish?

The idea suddenly popped into his mind and then wouldn't leave.

Keke has no innate soul power; in fact, he doesn't even know what his own martial soul is.

The Star Luo Empire has a Martial Soul Division. The Martial Soul Division is responsible for awakening martial souls for children of the right age, registering them, and recruiting those with higher talent with excellent conditions to serve the empire.

In theory, the Spirit Hall would allow all children of the appropriate age within the Star Luo Empire to undergo Spirit Awakening.

However, there are always exceptions. For example, the head of the Martial Soul Division in a certain place might be an arrogant and rigid nobleman, while the awakened child might be just a lowly beggar.