Chapter 39: Taking Inventory of Resources

The entire production process for all items was now fully automated!

Customers could simply tap the screen to order whatever they wanted, and the food would be served instantly, leaving the three of them with absolutely nothing to do.

Zhu Ou was so exhausted she felt paralyzed. She slumped limply over the front counter, staring blankly at the various little monsters passing by.

Wen Ruyan, on the other hand, ordered a boba milk tea without stinky tofu, pairing it with tomato-flavored ice cream for a leisurely snack.

Meanwhile, Mo Yubai looked at the resources and gold coins she had received today, grinning from ear to ear.

Just then, a lazy, high-pitched “Meow~” sounded. The three of them instantly looked up in panic. Were these monsters really that impatient? How could they get angry and leave even with full automation?

[Meow~ Business hours for today have ended. Beginning bill settlement… Game closing, teleporting players…]

[This round’s shop level reached Level 10. Reward: One vending machine.

Sales: 20,800 Gold Coins

(Double Coins) 41,600 Gold Coins

Tips: 2,210 Gold Coins

(Double Coins) 4,420 Gold Coins

Rent: 120 Gold Coins

Fines: 3,000 Gold Coins

Ingredients Used: 8,200 Gold Coins

Profit: 9,480 Gold Coins

(Double Coins) 32,490 Gold Coins]

The scene before Mo Yubai and the others suddenly shifted from the warm, comfortable milk tea shop to a hot, sun-baked beach.

Looking at the endless yellow sand around them, Mo Yubai quickly led them into her “Pickled Pepper Fish Head” electric car.

Sitting inside the electric car, Zhu Ou excitedly touched everything around her. “Sister Mo, this little car of yours is really nice! It’s so much better than an open electric tricycle!”

Wen Ruyan touched the leather in front of her and nodded in agreement.

Hearing this, Mo Yubai smiled. Thinking of the thirty thousand-plus gold coins she had earned today, she spoke generously, “You like it that much? I’m in a great mood today. Tell me what resources you’re still missing, and I’ll make up the difference for you as a reward for your hard work today!”

Zhu Ou shook her head sheepishly. “No need, Sister Mo. You’ve already paid us wages, and we got so many tips. I even made a mistake today that got you fined 2,000 gold coins, which I already feel terrible about. How could I take your resources too?”

Although Wen Ruyan didn’t speak, the look in her eyes made it clear she also refused to accept.

Mo Yubai sighed. “We’re friends, and I only offered because I know you aren’t missing that many materials. As for the fine, don’t beat yourself up over it. In such a chaotic, fast-paced situation, even a god would have lost 2,000 gold coins.”

Hearing Mo Yubai’s words, Zhu Ou burst into laughter.

Wen Ruyan also smiled, her eyes curving as she looked at her.

However, they still firmly declined Mo Yubai’s kindness. The main reason was that they truly felt that if they drove for one more night, they would be able to upgrade tomorrow anyway, so there was no need to trouble Sister Mo.

After all, even between friends, it couldn’t always be one person helping the other. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be friends, but leeches.

Mo Yubai smiled helplessly. In truth, if she were in their shoes, she wouldn’t accept it either. It was just that they didn’t know these resources were a drop in the bucket for her. After all, she hadn’t even collected the resources from her Cat Snack Shop yet.

Pulling her thoughts back, Mo Yubai raised her eyebrows smugly. “Open your game panels. Time for payday!”

“Wow! Boss Mo is so generous!” Zhu Ou’s bright, youthful voice echoed in the car as she cheered.

Wen Ruyan looked at her game panel with anticipation.

Mo Yubai smiled faintly and first transferred their base wage of 200 gold coins each.

Then, she split the 2,210 gold coins from tips into two equal shares and sent 1,105 gold coins to each of them.

On top of that, she also sent them one of each of the remaining souvenir products from the Cat Snack Shop.

Zhu Ou excitedly hugged Wen Ruyan beside her. “This is amazing, Sister Wen! We’re rich! Filthy rich!”

Wen Ruyan couldn’t stay calm either, happily hugging Zhu Ou back. “We hit the jackpot! We hit the jackpot!”

Watching the two of them so happy, Mo Yubai couldn’t help but laugh along. The three of them giggled and laughed together in a heap.

Just then, Wen Ruyan felt her Tracking Gold Coin grow slightly warm. It turned out the road merger time was approaching.

Noticing her reaction, Mo Yubai asked with concern, “Is time almost up? I was hoping to have you stay for dinner before you left.”

Wen Ruyan nodded. “It’s fine. I didn’t stop eating after the milk tea shop reached level ten, so I’m not hungry at all right now.”

Zhu Ou rubbed her stomach and let out a burp. “Burp… I’m actually a bit stuffed.”

Mo Yubai realized a moment later that she didn’t feel hungry either, and she gave an embarrassed laugh.

After saying their goodbyes, Mo Yubai opened the car door. Zhu Ou and Wen Ruyan retrieved their respective vehicles, waved, and departed from this road.

Looking at the surroundings that had suddenly fallen quiet after the lively bustle, a trace of reluctance flashed in Mo Yubai’s eyes. But she quickly cheered herself up and excitedly opened the Cat Snack Shop to take inventory of her resources.

When she saw the resources inside the Cat Snack Shop, Mo Yubai’s eyes widened instantly, and she burst into a wide, uncontrollable laugh.

“Hahaha, today is a good day, everything’s going my way^[1]~”

Without taking a break, Mo Yubai handed over the car’s controls to Xiao Ling and began counting today’s harvest.

(Double Coins) Gold Coins: 32,090

(Double Coins) Resources: Vending Machine x2, Wood x999, Iron Block x1,200, Stone x4,002, Battery x1,091, Hemp Rope x3,912, Rubber x899, Plastic x3,210, Nails x4,180, Activated Carbon x621, Glass x420, Nylon Rope x210, Leather x380, Fiber x193, Cotton x3,120, Linen x3,261, Cotton Cloth x1,450

After choosing to receive these resources, Mo Yubai found that her inventory space was once again insufficient. Fortunately, gold coins did not take up space and could be completely withdrawn. As for the other resources, she withdrew a portion of them and left the rest in the snack shop’s warehouse.

Mo Yubai had no idea that this single action of hers instantly shook up the top three spots on the Wealth Leaderboard!

Wealth Leaderboard (Top 10)

1. District 7 Player Mo Yubai – 32,193 Gold Coins

2. District 7 Player Zhu Ou – 1,405 Gold Coins

3. District 7 Player Wen Ruyan – 1,360 Gold Coins

4. District 7 Player Zhao Facai – 1,201 Gold Coins

5. District 3 Player Bai Chengzhou – 1,001 Gold Coins

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After organizing her resources, Mo Yubai first made Cotton x3,000, Linen x3,000, and Plastic x3,000 all into sanitary pads without the slightest hesitation!

Then, she tapped to check the vehicle upgrade requirements.

Iron Block 1,216/280, Plastic 217/100, Battery 1,110/400, Rubber 919/110, Glass 423/85, Leather 383/80, Gasoline 0/50, Cotton 120/40, Cotton Cloth 1,450/30, Refined Steel 0/40, Fiber 196/35

Tsk, tsk, tsk. Aside from a few new materials, the basic materials were completely sufficient.

Mo Yubai thought for a moment and placed the vending machine inside the Cat Snack Shop.

She put all the excess basic materials into the vending machine and set the exchange rates.

Iron Block x2 for Wood x1

Stone x3 for Battery x1

Hemp Rope x3 for Plastic x1

…

Gasoline x1 for Any Material x5

Refined Steel x1 for Any Material x5

Tracking Gold Coin x1 for Any Material x35

Space Stone x1 for Any Material x40

Once everything was set up, Mo Yubai let out a long breath. What a hassle, she was exhausted~

Looking up at the monsters that were constantly drawing closer to her vehicle, a relaxed smile appeared on her face.