Chapter 114: The Little Stutterer No Longer Stutters

The bakery was quiet; Bao Chi wondered what that human was doing, and felt like poking his head out to have a look.

But thinking back to that human's expression just now, and the dignity they carried when they first met...

Bao Chi: "(*?????)"

Is she really a good person?

Bao Bao won't die here today, will he?

Cheng Shuili didn't know what Bao Chi was thinking; she paused a moment, then immediately changed the one hundred to ninety-nine.

A hundred percent won't work, but surely ninety-nine percent can't also be impossible?

The system also needs to consider those generous beastfolk! Some beastfolk just like taking only a one percent profit!

If the system knew what she was thinking, it would surely give her a big middle finger—this greedy human!

But a ninety-nine percent split is indeed reasonable.

【Ding! Contract signed successfully!】

【Cooperation mode: profit sharing!】

【Cheng Shuili side 99%, Bao Chi side 1%!】

【Current sellable items unlocked!】

Cheng Shuili suppressed her smile, feigned solemnity, and nodded: "Pleasant cooperation."

Bao Chi finally poked his head out from behind the counter, glanced nervously at the contract, saw it was effective, and breathed a sigh of relief: "Okay, okay!"

He didn't notice at all that the profit ratio had been changed.

Cheng Shuili felt happy inside, but kept a straight face: "So I can take the goods now, right?"

Bao Chi nodded then shook his head: "The goods are supplied at a fixed quota, starting tomorrow; right now I can provide you with 100 ordinary loaves and 100 packs of toast per day."

Cheng Shuili nodded; Bao Chi turned around, took a few loaves and packs of toast from the shelf, wrapped them in oil paper, and handed them to her: "These, these are gifts for our partnership."

Cheng Shuili paused, suddenly feeling a twinge of guilt.

She gave a light cough, took the bread as if nothing were wrong, and the system immediately popped up a prompt:

【Obtained ordinary bread x5, toast x3!】

【Current inventory: ordinary bread (5/5), toast (3/3)】

This can also be sold.

Cheng Shuili happily put away the bread, was about to leave, then suddenly thought of something and turned back to ask: "By the way, Bao Chi, do you know if the owners of other shops are as easygoing as you?"

Bao Chi blinked. "Easygoing? Are you complimenting me?"

Bao Chi thought for a moment, then shook his head wildly: "No, no way! They're fierce! Especially the tiger boss at the weapon shop—once a player tried to partner with him and got slapped right out the door..."

Cheng Shuili nodded thoughtfully.

It seems not all NPCs are as simple-minded as Bao Chi.

But... since her 【Bug Physique】 can alter contracts, does that mean she can actually max out the beastfolk's favorability and then be showered with gifts...

Thinking this, Cheng Shuili's smile gradually became unrestrained.

Bao Chi looked at her strange smile and inexplicably shivered.

Cheng Shuili didn't leave; the bakery had a dining area with only a table and four chairs, usually empty.

Beastfolk have their own homes; bread is a staple for them, so they usually take it home to eat.

Humans also have a time limit; two hours isn't enough to loop around the beastfolk town, let alone sit down leisurely for a meal.

Cheng Shuili wouldn't normally have this chance, but the miraculous European bun must be used now; judging by its effect to decide whether to buy the rest, she could only eat it in the shop.

She sat in the innermost wooden chair and carefully unwrapped the oil paper around the European bun.

As the wrinkled oil paper was lifted, a familiar aroma instantly flooded her nostrils.

It was the same smell she had noticed outside the bakery—a honey-like warm sweetness mixed with the lively tartness of wild berries!

Cheng Shuili's mouth had already begun to salivate.

How can something this fragrant exist in this world?!

The bread's surface showed perfect caramel-colored cracks; each fissure oozed translucent amber syrup, trembling slightly with the heat.

"Crack."

As her fingertip touched the crisp shell, Cheng Shuili heard a pleasing crunch.

The surface was crisp, yet the inside was unbelievably soft and fluffy like a cloud, letting her fingers sink right in.

On her first bite, the caramel crust burst sweetly between her teeth, followed by the moist filling exploding with rich milk fragrance.

"Mmm..."

Cheng Shuili unconsciously covered her mouth, her eyes suddenly warming.

It's too delicious.

Humans will always be moved by food!

【Ding! Consumed special item "Miraculous European Bun"!】

【This item definitely increases 5 attribute points! Maximum four uses!】

【This effect: Strength +5! Agility +2!】

Cheng Shuili paused, then her eyes suddenly lit up!

It definitely adds five attribute points! Price: 3000 game coins, 600 game coins per point.

But in this game, is this really buying attributes? This is buying life!

Behind the counter, Bao Chi nervously wrung his claws: "Um... is it tasty?"

Bao Chi was very nervous; he had thought this human would take it away to eat, and that he'd only get feedback the next time they met.

Who knew this human would eat it right then and there!

Bao Chi only revealed his two eyes; his heart pounded uncontrollably, a thumping sound that filled his ears until that was all he could hear.

Watching Cheng Shuili take a bite, he felt his heart might stop; he felt as if just waiting would kill him.

Only then did he work up the courage to ask.

Cheng Shuili restrained herself and gave a slight nod.

Never mind how delicious it is; just from the seven attribute points it adds, it would be awful even if it tasted like feces! Cheng Shuili also praised its taste.

But she couldn't praise it in front of Bao Chi.

She lightly coughed and said, "The taste is okay, but it's too expensive. The cost-performance isn't high; if it were cheaper, I'd gladly pay."

"Really?"

Bao Chi was about to cry, looking pitifully at Cheng Shuili, his vision blurring.

Cheng Shuili: "......"

Constantly bullying a little stutterer doesn't seem right either.

She fell silent for a moment, then sincerely said, "This is the most delicious food I've ever eaten."

That statement was true.

This bun is tastier than the rice Qi Wan Yi makes.

It also adds attribute points; whether in taste or function, it lives up to its price.

But Cheng Shuili wanted to haggle over the price!

She gave a wry smile and said, "I'd like to buy the remaining two as well; could you give me a discount?"

Bao Chi's eyes lit up; he eagerly nodded, "We're partners! I have the right to give you a 20% discount!"

Perhaps from sheer joy, or perhaps from confidence after his efforts were finally recognized, he spoke this sentence without a stutter.

The goal was achieved.

Cheng Shuili revealed a genuine, heartfelt smile.