[Genshin Impact]: I can become stronger by cooking

The speed of time in the two places is so different...

No longer thinking about anything else, the tiredness in his soul hit Chao Ke's mind like a wave. He forced himself to climb onto the bed, and as soon as his head touched the pillow, he fell into a deep sleep.

Chapter 4 Restaurant Site Selection

The next day, when Chao Ke woke up, he found that it was already eleven o'clock in the morning.

This is the first time Chao Ke has slept in in recent years.

Fortunately, after waking up, the drowsiness from deep in my mind has alleviated a lot and has become extremely weak.

Feeling refreshed, Chao Ke couldn't help but get out of bed and stretch his body.

"Ah! Pain, pain, pain!"

The pain coming from all over his body almost made Chao Ke faint.

Chao Ke then realized that he was no longer in the healthy state he was in during the Kitchen God Trial Field, but a wounded soldier who had overused the Evil Eye and was injured.

With a helpless sigh, Chao Ke took out the cane he brought back yesterday from the bedside, supported himself and walked towards the living room.

There was a breakfast on the dining table, and a chair seemed to have been pulled out specially for the convenience of diners to sit down.

He sat down on the chair, threw his cane aside, and enjoyed the breakfast prepared by his sister.

A glass of milk and a few sandwiches are just the taste of an ordinary family meal, but they can fill your stomach and soul at the same time.

After breakfast, Chao Ke went out and strolled in Fontaine, starting to look for a suitable location to open a restaurant.

Chao Ke and Alechino's house is in the Leone district of Fontaine, close to the Adventurer's Guild. Not long after they go out, they will meet the receptionist of the Adventurer's Guild, Miss Catherine.

The Adventurer's Guild seemed to be quite busy today, and there were quite a few people surrounding Catherine's position.

Chao Ke was not in a hurry. He borrowed a chair from the Le Porte Watch Shop nearby and waited quietly.

After a while, perhaps because it was lunchtime, there were finally few people around Catherine. Chao Ke returned the chair and walked to Catherine with his cane.

"Towards the stars and the abyss. Mr. Chao Ke, I'm sorry that I couldn't serve you the first time." Catherine said respectfully, with a hint of apology on her face.

"It's okay, it's okay. I'm not coming to you for official business this time. It's for my personal needs."

"Okay, Mr. Chao Ke, do you have any questions that require the help of the Adventurer's Association?"

"I want to buy a shop in Fontaine to open a restaurant. The budget is about 50 million Mora. Does Miss Catherine have any recommendations for a location?"

Miss Catherine pondered for a moment and replied, "With 50 million Mora, there aren't many options. There are a few shops for sale, but they are either too remote or too small to be used as restaurants."

"Mr. Chao Ke, have you considered renting it? There is a very nice shop in the Vasari Corridor that is currently looking for a place to rent. The size and location are both good, and it is quite convenient for your work. However, the owner of the shop is only considering renting it out and has no intention of selling it."

"Oh? Where is the exact location?"

"Wait a moment, I'll get you a map." Catherine said, then she took out a map from under the table and placed it on the reception desk.

"You see, it's right here, at this location."

Following the direction of Catherine's finger, he looked towards Ke, and then something in his mind dawned on him, "No wonder Catherine said it would make my work easier."

It turns out that this place is the location of [Café Luze] in the game, right at the foot of the Buffati Mansion.

Chao Ke looked at the piece of land and the more he looked at it, the more suitable it seemed to him.

Chao Ke was very satisfied with both the size of the venue and the location of the store. What's even better is that it is next to the Bufadi Mansion. Not only will there be no trouble in the future, but even the restaurant's labor costs can be saved.

"Does the owner of this store have any plans to sell it? Or, can I 'persuade' him to sell it?"

"Mr. Chao Ke, I don't recommend you do this. The owner of this store is a little special. He is related to the Fontaine Chamber of Commerce and many forces."

"And even if he agrees to transfer the property, the Chamber of Commerce and official forces of Fontaine will obstruct your transfer in every possible way. After all, they will not sit idly by and watch the power of the mansion expand outward."

"I see." Chao Ke nodded and then asked, "What is the rental price of this store?"

"According to the information that gentleman left, he wanted about 7 million Mora per year in rent, but recently a gentleman named Arue was negotiating with him and he bargained down to about 6.5 million Mora per year. You can use this as a reference."

"I see. Thanks for your help, Katherine."

"This is what I should do. You are welcome to come again next time."

After the conversation, looking at the counter of the Adventurer's Association, Chao Ke couldn't help but sigh that Miss Catherine's presence really provided a lot of support to the intelligence personnel of the Winter Kingdom.

Take this consultation for example. Ordinary adventurers would probably have to pay an intelligence consultation fee to inquire first. Moreover, Catherine might not disclose the details of the bargaining in order to protect the privacy of other customers.

Although the rulers of various countries are more or less wary of her and have placed their own people in the top positions of their own country's Adventurer's Association.

However, a lot of trivial intelligence was intercepted and reported by Miss Catherine, which provided a lot of convenience for the actions of the Fatui in various countries.

Chao Ke walked down the steps of the Leonese Quarter, passed the fountains, and headed towards the Buffatti Palace in the Vasari Corridor.

After walking for a while, Chao Ke arrived near the Bufadi Mansion and looked at the shops under the mansion. As expected, they were now idle.

When I got closer, I happened to see a blond young man discussing something with a middle-aged man.

"Sir, can you please lower the price a little bit, or give me an extra month or two of rent? I just started my own business, and I'm really short of money."

"Mr. Arue, I have already given you a price that exceeds my bottom line. If you lower the price further, not only you, but even the guys who rented my shop will come to me to talk."

"But..."

Before Mr. Arue could finish his words, he felt someone approaching from behind.

"Excuse me, is this shop for rent?"

Hearing Chao Ke's question and looking at Chao Ke's exquisite clothes, the middle-aged man's eyes lit up and he hurriedly invited Chao Ke to sit down.

However, Arue, who was standing aside, looked at Chao Ke with a hint of hostility in his eyes.

The middle-aged man looked Chao Ke up and down, "This gentleman doesn't look like a native of Fontaine. I wonder what business you want to do by renting my shop?"

Chao Ke saluted the middle-aged man and said with a smile: "Uncle, you have a good eye. My name is Chao Ke, and I am a chef from Liyue. I came to Fontaine this time because I want to open my own restaurant."

"Oh? Are you coming to Fontaine to cook Liyue dishes? That's a good idea indeed..."

The middle-aged man agreed, rubbing his chin with his left hand. He had been to Liyue quite often for work, so he had some knowledge of Liyue cuisine. Bringing Liyue cuisine to Fontaine might actually be profitable.

Arue on the side looked a little anxious. The appearance of his competitor Ke halfway through seriously disrupted his negotiation rhythm.

After Youchao Ke joined the competition for the store, Arue could no longer continue to bargain with the landlord for the rent, and it became a problem whether he could rent the store at the current price.

After thinking for a moment, the middle-aged man suddenly turned to Chao Ke and asked, "Mr. Chao Ke from Liyue, have you heard of Master Mao?"

Chapter 5 Obtaining the Lease Contract

Faced with the middle-aged man's sudden question, Chao Ke was stunned at first, then answered calmly.

"Master Mao, of course I've heard of him. He's the head chef and signature of Wanmintang. His cooking skills are amazing and his prices are affordable. He uses the most popular ingredients, the most universal flavors, and the most exquisite craftsmanship to make the most delicious dishes."

"By the way, Master Mao also has a daughter named Xiangling, she's quite cute."

Listening to Chao Ke's natural and fluent responses, the middle-aged man breathed a sigh of relief and his frown relaxed.

Wanmintang is just a small restaurant in Liyue Harbor. I discovered this treasure restaurant by chance. Although Chef Mao's cooking skills are great, Wanmintang has not yet become popular. Most people who know about it are insiders or gourmets in Liyue.

The young man in front of him not only knew about Wanmin Hall, he even knew the name of Master Mao's daughter. This was not a question that could be answered simply by doing homework. One had to have lived in Liyue for a few years.

Therefore, the middle-aged man made a judgment that this young man did not seem to be a member of the mansion and should have really come from Liyue.

After making the judgment, the middle-aged man's expression became enthusiastic and he introduced himself to Chao Ke.

"Mr. Chao Ke, I wonder if you are familiar with the urban planning of Fontaine. My shop is located in the prime location of the Vasari Galleries, at the junction of the residential area and the commercial center. The annual rent is not cheap!"

He waved his hand at Ke, "You don't have to say more. I have done my homework before coming here. I understand the price you reserved at the Adventurer's Guild. I can totally accept the annual rent of 7 million Mora. We can sign the contract at any time."

The middle-aged man was delighted, that was great.

Because his shop was next to the Buffati Mansion, even though the rent was very attractive, few businessmen dared to buy it.

After all, there are too many uncontrollable factors since we are right next to a foreign intelligence hideout.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been persuaded by Arue, the only tough guy, to lower the rent a lot.

But the young man in front of him was a foreigner from Liyue. He was unfamiliar with the place and his financial strength seemed to be not bad either, so he was a perfect victim.

If I don’t cheat you, who will I cheat?

"Haha, Mr. Chao Ke, to use an old saying from your Liyue, we are like old friends after meeting each other!"

"Yes, yes. I also think that you are very elegant, sir, and have a noble demeanor."

Seeing that the two of them were getting more and more interested in each other, and that the shop he had his eyes on might fall into the hands of others at any time, Alue gritted his teeth, made up his mind, and said to Chao Ke.

"Mr. Chao Ke, you are a foreigner, there is one thing you may not know, this shop is next to the Buffati Mansion, this place is..."

"Shut up!"

The middle-aged man roared viciously, staring at Aruei with unfriendly eyes.

"Oh? Is there anything special about this mansion?"

Chao Ke looked at the middle-aged man with a curious look on his face.

"Uh... um, it's nothing, this mansion is just an orphanage, yes! It's just an orphanage."

The middle-aged man explained with a somewhat unnatural look.

"He is lying, Mr. Chao Ke. The Buffati Mansion is not a simple orphanage. It is related to the Fatui and is a major destabilizing factor in Fontaine! Don't be fooled by him!"

Arue pushed the middle-aged man away and said to Chao Ke.

Although doing so would be tantamount to breaking off relations with the middle-aged man, even if Chao Ke chose to give up the lease, it would be difficult for him to rent this shop again.

But after all, Arue was still a young man, somewhat impulsive and hot-blooded. He could not bear to see such deceptive behavior of a middle-aged man, so he kindly explained to Chao Ke the true face of the Buffati Mansion.

Unexpectedly, Chao Ke did not appreciate his kindness, but just waved his hand and said he understood. Then he continued to discuss the details of the lease with the middle-aged man.

"It's alright, Mr. Arue. I believe in the security of Fontaine and Lady Funina's supervision of the city-states under her rule. They are just a bunch of fools. There is nothing to be afraid of."

"Ah? You, you, you... Never mind, Fontaine is not your Liyue. You will understand when you suffer a loss."

Arue sighed, knowing that his persuasion was in vain. He took a few steps back helplessly and squatted on the curb, looking unhappy.

The middle-aged man laughed heartily and took out the rental contract template he had prepared long ago.

"Mr. Chao Ke, since you have no objection to the rent, let's talk about the lease term. In my opinion, since you are in the restaurant business, why not lease it for a longer period of time?"

"Oh, what a coincidence! I was thinking the same thing. I plan to sign a ten-year lease first, and then renew it based on the business performance. How do you think?"