Chapter 42
When Michael and Amy pa.s.sed by the potions shop on the way home, an elderly man who was wearing a black colour robe was bathing the two birds .
Upon hearing the sounds of footsteps, Julian looked up at Michael, then his gaze turned towards Amy . He looked at her so intently that you could almost see the fire in his eyes .
Michael immediately used his body to block his line of sight, and smiled at Julian while nodding his head . Then he held Amy’s hand and walked towards the direction of the restaurant .
After walking a few steps, Amy raised her head and looked at Michael . She was puzzled at their behaviour today . “Papa, why didn’t we greet Charcoal Black, Green Beans and that elderly mage?”
“We have destroyed their birdcage yesterday, and I feel embarra.s.sed if they asked about it . Also, I have already greeted them . ” Michael explained . Although Amy tossed the fireball at the bird for its foul mouth, they were neighbours after all, and Michael does not want to have any conflicts .
The most important point is that the way Julian looked at Amy made him feel uncomfortable . He saw the greed in Julian’s eyes .
If he was still Michael McGonagall in his prime, he would have placed his heavy sword on the mage’s neck and asked, “What do you want?”
But now he is just a warrior with a puny 1 . 5 const.i.tution, even weaker than most commoners . If he tried to do this, he will be attacked by the watering can that the mage is using to bath the bird . Maybe a fireball as well .
Therefore, before he understood the real intentions of this elderly mage, he must be curious and guard against this mage . He should not allow Amy to go out by herself .
“[System], how much to increase the body const.i.tution?” Michael asked .
“The increase in body const.i.tution is not for sale! If you complete the task that was a.s.signed to you, there is a chance that you may get an increase in body const.i.tution as a reward . ” The System replied .
“1000 gold coins . ”
“Not for sale!”
“5000 gold coins . ”
“Master’s current level is not authorised to purchase it . ”
“10,000 gold coins . ” Michael continued to add .
The System kept quiet for a while . Suddenly some fireworks light off in Michael’s brain, and then it becomes some words, “Special item unlocked! +0 . 5 increase in const.i.tution . Price: 10,000 gold coins . ”
“Hehe, 10,000 gold coins is 1,000,000 copper coins . System, you are really greedy! This is 1 million! I need to sell 3,000 plates of Yang Zhou Fried Rice to earn this amount . ” Michael ranted, then he suddenly smiled and said, “Also, I do not have so much money . Can I have it first and pay you later? Hahahaha… . ”
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The system angrily replied, “If you want to purchase anything, we will deduct the money first . No credit!”
Michael loves to poke fun at the System . He had already calculated . He could not afford to pay 1 million copper coins in the short term . He reckoned he needs at least one month to sell 3,000 plates of fried rice .
Right now, he is almost ready to launch a new dish . The juicy hamburger should be easier to make than a plate of Yang Zhou Fried Rice . He could prepare the meat before opening, and he can heat up multiple buns at the same time . This means that the hamburger is a more efficient money making machine than a plate of Yang Zhou Fried Rice .
Michael had 2 key reasons for wanting to increase his const.i.tution . One of them is to have the power to protect Amy . The second reason is to be able to carry and lift Amy up high .
Right now, his body is still very weak . He could easily carry Amy for a short while, but he could not carry her for long . Neither could he lift her high up . He wants to have a normal const.i.tution and do what all fathers do .
After they returned home, Michael poured a gla.s.s of water for Amy . It is now 11 am . He entered the kitchen with the intent to cook lunch for himself and Amy before the busy lunch hour begins .
“Papa, come here quickly! The ugly duckling is going to hatch!” Amy excitedly shouted .
“So fast?” Michael was astonished .
Amy was squatting on the floor and hugging the egg . She immediately placed a finger over her lips and whispered, “Shhhh… Papa, be gentler when you walk over . Do not frighten the ugly duckling . I just heard some sounds from within the egg . It should hatch soon . ”
“Really?” Michael was surprised and sceptical . This is not the season for eggs to hatch yet?
“Really, if you do not believe me, listen to it yourself . ” Amy earnestly nodded her head .
Michael carefully walked over there and placed his ear against the eggsh.e.l.l . He listened for a while but did not hear anything .
He thought that Amy must have made a mistake because she was too anxious . Just when he was about to get up, his ears suddenly catch a “sha sha” sound from within the egg . He froze . This sound resembles a cat scratching on the wall . Then he heard something like the sound of the egg cracking . But it only lasted a moment, and then it stopped .
“Papa, is the ugly duckling going to hatch soon?” Amy was elated and her face was filled with antic.i.p.ation .
“En, I guess it will hatch within these two days . ” Michael nodded his head . This egg incubation period is much shorter than he thought . He was sure that this is not a swan’s egg . But he had no idea what type of egg is it . He patted Amy on her head, and informed her, “I will go and cook lunch for us . You continue to watch the egg . ”
“En En” Amy agreed, and covered the egg with the towel . She continued to look at the egg happily .
Michael and Amy had their lunch . After they have cleared their plates, it is time to open the restaurant for business . As usual, Moby is the first to arrive, followed by Harold and the rest . A few other guests were also familiar face here, and all of them smiled and greeted Boss Mike .
After the restaurant closed at night, Amy informed Michael that today he had sold 90 plates of Yang Zhou Fried Rice . This should the limit of what Michael can sell in one day .
Under the word of mouth advertis.e.m.e.nt, there are now numerous guests within the restaurant . Of course, there are very few customers like Moby and the usual customers that could afford to eat in the restaurant for 3 meals a day . But there are many customers who can afford to dine here once every few days .
“Ugly duckling, you must be obedient and sleep well . Tomorrow you must hatch . Otherwise, I will burn you with fire . ” Before Amy go to take a bath and sleep, she patted the egg on the floor and talked to it .
Michael smiled as he cleaned the tables . If the creature inside the egg could understand what Amy said, then it will tremble in fear .
After he had cleaned up the restaurant, Michael went upstairs . Amy was already sound asleep . He pulled the blanket to cover her so that she will not catch a cold and took a shower . Then he changed in his pyjama and climbed into the bed .
As soon as he closed his eyes, he immediately opened the experience bag for making a juicy hamburger . The recipe for making juicy hamburgers was quickly absorbed into his mind . Everything from the ingredients to each step, he had a full understanding of making the hamburger . All he lacks is experience in making these hamburgers .
After lying on the bed for a moment, Michael suddenly opened his eyes and asked, “System, shouldn’t you offer a new task and a reward at this time?”