I'm just an internet cafe owner

It's challenging, but not impossible.

The next morning, Liu Yuan got up as usual, tidied up briefly, ate a quick breakfast, and then arrived at the front desk at 7:58.

Kisara had already finished working on the machine. Although the system maintained it so it looked brand new every day, Kisara, as a shop assistant, wasn't one to just laze around. She followed Liu Yuan through the machine's maintenance, checking the floor, windows, and snack supplies before waiting for the shop to open.

Looking at the time, there were still two minutes left, and Kisara couldn't help but yawn.

"Ha~"

"You stayed up all night?"

"No! This time, I'll go to bed early and get up early!"

"Sleep at five in the morning and wake up at six in the morning?"

"You caught me!"

"How's the progress?"

"It was tough. I was saving my progress while moving forward, and I ended up in the police station."

How many possible outcomes of failure have there been?

"Not many, about one every twenty minutes on average."

"It's alright, this is the real difficulty level. That's why people say Li Sanguang is so powerful."

"Li Sanguang?"

"You'll understand why I call it that when you play the fourth generation."

"Riddler, annoying."

While the two were chatting and complaining, the internet cafe reopened.

All current internet cafe members and those who wish to continue using the internet cafe received a notification of its reopening.

Inside the mansion, he had just woken up in bed and looked at the two sisters who were both familiar and unfamiliar before him, taking a deep breath. Just as he was preparing to challenge the cycle of reincarnation once again, he received news of the internet cafe's opening.

In Konoha Village, Minato Namikaze, having completed his series of tasks, received the message, glanced at the time, and, confirming there was no further work, returned home directly using the Flying Thunder God Technique. This time, he would be fully armed and re-investigate the internet cafe, only taking his lover inside after confirming it was safe.

Inside Fuyuki City, a singularity, Fujimaru Kaori glanced at the time; there was still half an hour until their agreed departure time. Considering the ratio of time spent online to her own world's time, she decided to go back again. She wanted to ask Liu Yuan if there was any way to rapidly improve her strength within twelve hours; she always felt uneasy if she didn't improve at least a little.

Chapter Sixteen: The Golden Retriever Fooles the Golden Retriever

"Boss! Turn on a machine, quick!"

Fujimaru Kaori was the first to enter the internet cafe, and the first thing she did was grab Liu Yuan's hand and pull him to the computer.

"Boss, get me some awesome weapons and equipment, I need them urgently. Otherwise you won't see me tomorrow."

"Goodness, so urgent? No problem, perfect. At this rate, you can try to withdraw money from Blood Donation Dynasty."

"what?"

Fujimaru Kaori didn't understand what Liu Yuan meant, but according to him, she could now level up in a very impressive way.

She had just started playing the game when Subaru walked in.

"Boss, turn on the machine, and another box of instant noodles..."

The food at the internet cafe was expensive, but Subaru Natsuki didn't care at all. He had discovered a bug, which he wasn't sure if it was a bug or not. Every time he spent the money he earned before dying here, he would get that money back after resurrecting.

One life costs 170+ gold coins, which is not much, but it is his way of obtaining gold coins.

Although it's a great way to make money, it's too painful.

Unlike dying in a game, which feels almost painless, dying in real life causes him excruciating pain, both physically and spiritually. If he could, he wouldn't want to die.

But it's not a big problem; he's already figured out a solution…

"Eating instant noodles all the time isn't good. I also have some sushi here, would you like some?"

“Sushi…”

"Don't worry, it's very cheap~ It only uses the spare change you have left over from internet access."

"One, please."

Subaru Natsuki, who hadn't had a proper meal of his hometown food in a long time, was feeling nostalgic.

A few minutes later, Liu Yuan served a plate of salmon sushi. It looked like a whole plate, but there were actually only two pieces.

"Delicious? Hmm? That's all?"

Natsuki Subaru had already started the game. He casually ate two and was just enjoying their deliciousness when they were gone.

"Would you like some more?"

"I…"

Natsuki Subaru restrained himself, suppressing his desire as he asked, "How much is this sushi?"

I had completely forgotten about this; this store is extremely expensive, both inside and out.

"It's not expensive, one is equivalent to your internet fee for one hour~"

Can I bring it?

"of course can."

The price was a bit high, and the size was a bit small, but considering the taste, Subaru Natsuki felt it was acceptable. Thinking of the suffering he had endured recently, he hardened his heart.

"Boss! Give me twenty salmon sushi."

"Okay~"

He dared not click randomly, fearing that the price would be too high and he would lose all his internet money. For him, internet access wasn't just about the internet, it was about his life! After leveling up a bit more today and acquiring the equipment he could, he would take the initiative to attack.

He was mistaken for a thief the first time, cursed the second time, and encountered a strange organization the third time. Now that he has figured out the 'map' and knows the enemy's attributes, he's going to find those guys and have a good chat with them after gaining enough power today.

Minato Namikaze was the third to arrive. Liu Yuan smiled when he saw Minato, who was here for the second time.

He knew that Minato Namikaze would definitely come.

"Boss, turn on one machine, for three hours."

Minato Namikaze calculated the time and concluded that three hours was the time after he left without any impact; any longer and it wouldn't be good.

Liu Yuan roughly guessed why it was only three hours of playtime, but he was shameless enough not to mention the time allocation. He simply collected the money, turned on the machine, and then solemnly introduced, "The machine is activated, go play."

At the same time, Liu Yuan checked the system tasks: 3/5 regular customers. There were still 21 days left. At this rate, one more regular customer per week was acceptable.

Just as Liu Yuan was happily making his plans, a newcomer walked into the internet cafe.

Tina, who had just finished an assassination mission and was lying in bed, found herself not in a comfortable bed, but in a strange shop.

"Excuse me, customer, please look here."

Liu Yuan's voice caught Tina's attention. Looking in the direction of the sound, she saw a display screen hanging on the wall, which clearly showed the internet cafe's charges and rules.

It boils down to two things: pay for internet access, and don't cause trouble online.

Tina pinched her cheek and glanced at the time on the wall. The time was completely different from the time she went to bed, and the surrounding humidity and environment didn't seem like those of a normal environment.

"I don't have my bank card with me, how can I make a purchase?"

Tina had a lot of money in her card, money she earned from missions. But who sleeps with their card in their pocket?

"Check your pockets, you might find it there!"

"Ok?"

A dress? She looked down and saw that it wasn't pajamas, but the dress she often wore.

Where the money came from doesn't matter, it's all just a dream anyway. If it's not a dream, then just take this opportunity to relax.

She decided to give up thinking about it; if she seriously considered something that completely defied common sense, she felt that her already not-so-bright brain would become even dumber.

Tina reached into her skirt pocket and pulled out 30 $100 bills.

Is this enough money?

"Okay, let me get you a membership card. There are discounts."

A bright smile spread across Liu Yuan's face. This was a rich woman, an absolute millionaire. Judging from her demeanor, she probably still had money, but just didn't want the hassle of taking it. Now it was time for him to use his initiative as the internet cafe owner.

"Sir, judging from your appearance, you haven't eaten yet, have you? Would you like some of our restaurant's specialties?"

"Hmm... what kind?"

Look at this~

Liu Yuan pulled out a list with all sorts of snacks and treats. There was only one drawback: they were expensive. Drinks were a flat 20 yuan, but the equivalent in different currencies varied greatly from world to world and country to country. Regardless of the currency, they were all ridiculously expensive.

Snacks are even more expensive, usually several times the market price, and are simply unaffordable for those without a certain level of financial means.

"Are these... tasty?"

"Everything we serve is of the highest quality; if you don't like it, you'll get your money back."

Based on the raw materials and 'labor fee' provided by the system, the total cost is only 0.01 yuan. Now, each item costs 20 yuan, and a set costs 100 yuan. A set of six includes one extra item compared to buying them individually.

"So expensive..." The price made Tina hesitate.

Liu Yuan smiled mysteriously: "The high price is naturally for the best. The ingredients and craftsmanship are absolutely top-notch. You can have a serving to try, and if you don't like it, I'll give you your money back."

Upon hearing that she could get a refund, Tina thought about it and decided to order one.

If it's just average, she would definitely say it tastes bad.

"One serving, please."

"Understood."

In a second, a plate of takoyaki was ready. The aroma alone from the takoyaki on the plate made your mouth water.

"It tastes so good..."

She picked one up with a toothpick and popped it into her mouth. The delicious taste made her close her eyes involuntarily. It was the first time in her life she had ever eaten such delicious takoyaki.

"So delicious, I want more..."

"As many as you want, we have them."

"Ten more, please."

A price of tens of dollars is indeed expensive, but if she only uses the money for food and entertainment, she won't be able to spend it all in a few years.