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Chapter 16 - Rising Popularity

The news about Monarch Café's unique and addictive coffee taste had already begun trending on FaceWorld, Loopi, and SnapScene, and almost everyone in the city was already hearing about it, some were already even there to witness it themselves.

The admin of Sky High University's group chat had even talked about it in the group, stunning Jayden.

[[Vera: Hola y'all! I just have to let you guys know about something because I'd be nothing less than the devil himself if I don't inform you guys about it.]]

[[Karl: Okay, here we go again! Our humble admin's here to tell us about another great and frustrating way to read five books in the library in a day.]]

[[C'mon, Karl. It's nothing about the library and its books this time.]]

[[Maya: Then what?]]

[[Vera: There's this café I stopped by to get coffee when heading to campus today, and I can't help the excitement and joy from the taste. OMFG!!! I can't explain even half of the way I feel right now. Someone needs to tell me I'm not going insane!]]

[[Jacob: You might be.]]

Jayden chuckled at that reply.

[[My whole body system changed immediately I took the first sip. I was initially exhausted and frustrated as studies these days have been hectic because of the upcoming final exams, but now, I feel so strong, so excited. I haven't felt this type of energy in life.]]

[[Karl: Ah, guess it's some magic coffee you drank. Try to check back when coming tomorrow... They might have disappeared by then.]]

[[Jorah: She is right, everyone. I also tasted it, and I didn't even know when I took ten cups home.]]

[[Zara: I'm at Monarch Café right now! I don't think I'm leaving here anytime soon. The coffee is just too good!!!]]

[[(Zara sent an image).]]

[[- Zara dropped a voice note -> 04:33.]]

Jayden was amazed beyond measure, as the reactions flooded like a river... Zara couldn't express enough with those texts, so she had to drop a voice note at once.

Though it wasn't his first time hearing about people talking about the café, no one had been so excited as her. It seemed like she had been blinded by the incredible taste and wouldn't even mind talking about it till nightfall.

[[Karl: Whoa! This must be really good! I'm driving there right away.]]

[[Maya: Me too!]]

[[Murphy: Guess I'd be trying this too. The campus's celebrity Clarke just posted it on her page on SnapScene. She even made a video!]]

[[Rey: Then this must be a big deal! Clarke doesn't post shit!]]

[[Vera: You guys should hurry up. With the way it is now, the crowd here might just consume the whole coffee within two hours!]]

Many members in the group finally agreed to rush to Monarch Café to give it a try, and at this point, Jayden was now gravely curious to see the progress of the café.

With such popularity now, there was no doubt that Melinda would have made great sales.

He already saw posts with different captivating captions.

[[@ChocoQueen98: "Just had the caramel brew at Monarch Café… WHO put heaven in a cup???" #MonarchMagic #AddictedAlready]]

[[@UniChic: "Skipped breakfast but Monarch Café made it feel like I had a 3-course meal. Energy = 100%." #FuelledByMonarch]]

[[@CaffeineCrush: "The line was wild but worth EVERY second. Monarch's coffee doesn't slap… it kisses." #CaféGoals #CoffeeSnobApproved]]

[[@ThatCampusGirl: "Tell me why I had one sip and immediately texted my ex 'I forgive you.' This coffee rewired my brain." #MonarchMadeMeDoIt]]

[[@LexiOnLoopi: "Tasted the Monarch latte. Now I understand why there's peace in Swiland!" #DiplomaticRoast #LuxuryInACup]]

The posts were even shrouded with thousands of comments, both from those who had tried it and those who hadn't.

Some were already planning to make their move, and some were already making their move. Some living far from Cloudbridge City already promised to rush over as soon as possible since the café hadn't begun long-distance delivery yet.

Jayden saw the comment of a guy complaining that the café should have a delivery service, that he was ready to buy a hundred cups, and Jayden had a thought kick in.

He had already told Melinda about buying some delivery bikes, but it wasn't commissioned yet. But now that the café's fame was skyrocketing, he had to make sure he didn't waste this opportunity.

Just while he was trying to call Melinda, though he was hesitant because he knew she must be busy at that moment, his phone suddenly rang, and it was Melinda.

"Hey, boss. I'm sorry I haven't called you yet," she said.

"No worries. I understand. How's it going?" Jayden asked, as he wanted her to tell him about everything herself.

"There's actually a lot to reveal, boss. But the café has suddenly turned into the centre of fun and chill overnight! We recorded more than five thousand customers today and counting. The whole place is full... I, Reece, and the others had to stay up all night to prepare a lot of coffee because of the high demand the previous day. It's crazy... I can't believe my eyes. I never thought this café would..."

"Hey... Guess you can't express yourself enough. I get it. Isn't it a good thing?" Jayden asked.

"Uh... Uhm... It is, boss... But it's something..."

"Something no one would expect. I know, but yes, it's happening. Right before your eyes. The once falling café now rising so high above the rest of the best. It's just the beginning, Melinda," Jayden smiled.

"If there is any other progress beyond this, I'll go crazy!" Melinda shouted.

Jayden couldn't help but laugh, but he understood her. This was nothing to be expected, and the fact that almost all buyers always needed more after their first try made it complicated and shocking.

But who is to say... Perhaps it was a lucky moment for Jayden and Melinda, but the thanks had to be rendered to the Infinite Wealth System, whose tip had finally shown the first successful result.

"So, how much do we have in sales now?" Jayden asked.

"About twenty-five thousand, boss," Melinda replied.

"Ah, alright. That's incredible," Jayden's lips twitched.

It was three days remaining for a week... Though he was hopeful. The popularity was rising, and therefore it's believable that the sales rate would rise as well.

"I've demanded five more bikes. They'll arrive in no time and will be customized. Hopefully, tomorrow, you can begin accepting delivery sales. I'd also be getting two delivery vans,"

Jayden notified.

"That's absolutely great, and helpful, boss," Melinda replied.

"I'll check up later. My regards to the other workers," Jayden said and nodded.

"Aight, boss. Thank you."

After ending the call, Jayden went straight back to his planning section again like he always did these days.

However, it didn't take long before the system interrupted.

[New Task!!!]

[Task #007 (Silver Level): Call Nurse Temi over for an emergency and make her come to your apartment herself, alone. Try to nut her with any possible way, and increase her Affection to 60%.]

[Reward: $7,000,000. +5 Charm. +5 Confidence. +4 Intelligence. +3 Charisma. +2 Influence.]

Staring at the screen in front of him, Jayden's eyes lit up in awe as he opened his mouth agape.

"What the heck, system???!"

>[Tell me, host...]

The system voiced and paused.

Jayden's eyes still glinted sharply.

>[When was the last time you played "Hide The Sausage"?]

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