Even Tian Lu cracked a smile.
Hao leaned back in his chair, a steaming bowl in one hand and chopsticks in the other, watching it all unfold.
He felt it heavy in his chest.
Gratitude.
For the store.
For the peace.
For this strange, growing family of his.
Day after day, things moved forward. Orders were made, customers came and went, and at last -
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Side Task 1: Sell 50 Soft Serve Vanilla Ice Creams
Progress: 0/50 → 50/50
Reward: Unlock new product - Soft Serve Chocolate Ice Cream. The machine will be installed in the store after business hours.
Status: Completed! Claim your reward now?
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Reward claimed!
It took longer than Hao had expected.
He thought with the Scorching Soul City's new outhouse-door connection, he'd finish it in no time.
But no.
He only had three regular customers from there.
Maybe four, if he counted Little Liz - the oversized lizard beast partner of that girl Yushou Ya'er.
Technically a customer.
Kind of.
