Town Chef Certificate

This feeling is truly novel!

Cheng Shuili climbed into the driver's cab and sat in the seat for quite a while, watching the steering wheel turn on its own to avoid the occasional wooden crate blocking the path.

This is true intelligence.

What on earth is that Fufu thing the air conditioner came with anyway?

Reassured, Cheng Shuili returned to the driver's cab, changed into her pajamas, and lay down on the bed, entering a state of rest ahead of schedule.

There is still time; I can use the Automatic Driving Card twice, and then use it again once this run is finished.

The small group chat was still marveling at Cheng Shuili’s strength.

【Xinxue Chuji】: What did the boss just say? It’s nothing.

【Wanyi】: Concern leads to chaos.

【Liang Shanbo vs. Pig】: I underestimated the boss, and I overestimated that Chrysanthemum-like Calm too much.

【Xinxue Chuji】: At this speed, he must have been killed by the boss the moment they crossed paths, right?

Qi Wanyi paused after seeing this. That guy Crow seems to have a rifle, doesn't she?

That makes sense then.

Who wouldn't be stunned if that thing were pulled out?

She had been surprised enough just watching from the sidelines; if a muzzle were suddenly pointed at her, she would be dazed for sure.

Cheng Shuili had no intention of speaking. Seeing no useful news, she prepared to open the regional channel.

Just then, she suddenly received a private message from Xinxue Chuji.

【Xinxue Chuji】: Boss, I just got something good. It’s for you.

“You have received a gift from player Xinxue Chuji: Town Chef Certificate x1.”

【Xinxue Chuji】: That guy only listed it to show off, I’m sure of it. He traded it for 9 bottles of mineral water; he probably mis-typed the amount, so I grabbed it immediately! That guy is still cursing in the regional channel. It’s hilarious! Consider it a lesson learned and tuition paid!

This experience...

Cheng Shuili clicked her tongue in secret. This is indeed the kind of thing Xinxue would encounter.

【Town Chef Certificate】

【Description: After use, you gain the identity of a beastman NPC and can enter any beastman town! At the same time, you will receive daily orders from beastmen. Materials and kitchenware are all provided. The holder must personally prepare the finished product and deliver it, and the game coins earned will be determined by the color and luster of the finished product!】

A chef certificate.

The moment Cheng Shuili saw the name, she knew who this should go to.

Since the game coins earned are determined by color and luster, it naturally belongs to Qi Wanyi, the Tier 1 Chef.

Xinxue surely knew this too. As for why Xinxue handed it to Cheng Shuili first?

It’s simple: because she is the boss.

Supplies should be distributed by the boss. Even if this item wasn't suitable for Cheng Shuili, it wasn't Xinxue’s place to decide who gets it.

Cheng Shuili hadn't thought about it that way before, but not thinking about it didn't mean she didn't realize the intention behind Xinxue’s actions.

This was indeed a way to make everyone feel comfortable.

Xinxue really is a young girl with high emotional intelligence.

【Angry Crow Takes Flight】: I’ll give it to Wanyi and tell her to treat you to something good.

【Xinxue Chuji】: Okay!!!

Three exclamation points; she was very happy.

Cheng Shuili shook her head. Xinxue calls Liang Shanbo a greedy pig every day, but in truth, she isn't much better herself.

If Xinxue knew what Cheng Shuili was thinking, she would definitely explain vigorously that it was all because Wanyi’s cooking was too delicious, and she had never eaten anything this good in her past life... and so on.

Cheng Shuili opened her private chat with Qi Wanyi and gifted the item.

【Wanyi】: !!!

【Wanyi】: Boss, this... such a good item, and you’re giving it to me?

Qi Wanyi felt uneasy. They had always been equals—her rice, Crow’s meat; her culinary skills, Crow’s rice; her vegetables.

If she accepted this, they would no longer be equals! How much would she owe Crow?

The description was very clear: every day from now on, she could earn a certain amount of game coins, and all she had to do was cook.

To Qi Wanyi, this was simply... an iron rice bowl!!

But not accept it?

They both knew that this certificate could only be put to its best use in her hands!

Qi Wanyi felt conflicted. She held the certificate for a long while, making up her mind to work like a beast of burden for Cheng Shuili for the rest of her life, before finally using the card.

【Wanyi】: Boss, I will repay you.

【Angry Crow Takes Flight】: Xinxue picked it up as a bargain. Treat her to a meal.

【Wanyi】: ???

Couldn't this person have said that sooner? She had even said things about being a beast of burden!

However... it was only right.

Qi Wanyi held the certificate, the corners of her mouth curling upward. Finding Cheng Shuili when she was looking for a refrigerator was absolutely the luckiest thing she had ever encountered in her life.

With the item arranged, Cheng Shuili opened the regional channel again.

The regional channel was still discussing what the day-after-tomorrow disaster would be.

It was worth noting that a person named 【Wanwan】 was speaking with absolute certainty that the next disaster would be extreme heat. But this person had no fame previously, so when he jumped out to say this, no one believed him.

【Wanwan】: Confirmed news, the next disaster is extreme heat.

“Extreme heat? And I’m still dealing with extreme cold? If you’re going to make things up, at least make it believable!”

“Aren't disasters just those few types? Hurricanes, acid rain, sandstorms, extreme cold, extreme heat, mudslides, floods, earthquakes; what else is there?”

“Is that not enough? You guys take a look at me; I think I’m already halfway dead.”

“Help me notify the system; there’s no need for the next disaster to sanction me. If the King of Hell calls for me to die at the third watch, I’ll take my own life at the second. My fate is in my own hands, not heaven’s.”

“Stop talking nonsense. Does anyone actually have news?”

“You newcomers don't know, but our Partition 1000’s most reliable, kindest, and greatest big shot is @Guang Hui Zhao Yao Lan Xing, Boss Guang Hui! Does he have any news?”

“Who the hell bought my Town Chef Certificate? You killer, give it back to me!!!”

“Regional channel electronic grudge spirit +1”

“@Guang Hui Zhao Yao Lan Xing, does the big shot have any news? Boss!”

“@Guang Hui Zhao Yao Lan Xing! Boss! It’s time for you to take the stage!”

These people brushed the screen relentlessly for several pages, and they actually managed to call Guang Hui out—though not in the regional channel, but in Cheng Shuili’s private messages.

【Guang Hui Zhao Yao Lan Xing】: Do you have any news for sale?

These words seemed to carry thirty percent exhaustion, thirty percent pain, thirty percent helplessness, and ten percent heart-wrenching agony over the imminent loss of supplies.

Cheng Shuili’s mouth curled upward as she watched.

She actually did have some.

But there was no rush. She was now more curious about how that Wanwan knew that the next disaster would be extreme heat.

Could he have some kind of special item?

Cheng Shuili wanted to fish for information. She scrolled back to Wanwan’s messages and clicked his avatar to open a private chat.

【Angry Crow Takes Flight】: Is the news reliable?

The message had just been sent when a reply came back.

【Wanwan】: !!!

【Wanwan】: No wonder you’re a big shot; your eyes are like torches! The news is guaranteed; it’s absolutely, definitely true!

So certain?

Cheng Shuili was genuinely curious about how he knew. Asking directly wouldn't be very polite, and he certainly wouldn't tell her, so she could only probe around the edges.