Another World Resort: A Management Journey Starting with Food

Chapter 42 Direct Negotiation

With this speculation in mind, the more appealing Anwar's products are, the more deadly poison they become for Lau Yi-lai.

Even the most tempting food is no longer something that Lau. Yilai dares not eat easily.

However, one of his original tasks was to inspect Anwar's various food items.

But now, if this food is truly addictive, it's best to eat it sparingly.

He received a reply from his superiors shortly after he reported his speculation.

Protect yourself and wait for reinforcements to arrive.

Lau Yilai breathed a sigh of relief.

After his mindset changed, Lau Yi-lai became wary of everything Anwar did.

Watching the other streamers gather together, laughing and joking, Lao Yilai felt like he was the only one sober in a world of drunks.

He got up from his seat and walked towards the food street.

His original intention was to investigate the variety and prices here, but after walking to the entrance of the food street, he hesitated to go in.

So delicious.

Even though he had just filled his stomach, it still tasted incredibly tempting.

"Want a steamed bun?" the old lady at the steamed bun stall at the entrance of the food street called out to him.

"Lamb skewers! Fragrant and tender lamb skewers!"

For the first time, Lau Yi-lai realized how many temptations there were in the world.

He fled back to his room, closed the door, and shut himself off from those temptations.

The next day, after drinking his fill of nutrient solution in his room, Lao Yilai finally came out.

Then, looking around at the scene, he rubbed his eyes.

Am I really still in the same place?

Could this be a hallucination I had after eating yesterday?

For a moment, Lau Yi Lai was caught in a dilemma at the doorway.

However, courage triumphed over fear.

How could he be so cowardly as an investigator?

As he closed the door, Lau Yi-lai noticed a new map pasted on it.

The Anhua depicted above is not entirely different from the place I measured yesterday; in fact, it's almost like a completely different place.

?

"Is it my problem? Or is it a ghost?"

Lau Yi-lai was completely dumbfounded.

He had heard before that Anhua Construction had made changes on its own.

But no one told him it would become so unrecognizable.

It's true, every step Anwar takes requires a burst of courage.

Lau Yi-lai gave a wry smile.

Since there are changes, I have to record them.

This is my responsibility.

Lau. Yi Lai looked at the map.

Let's go check out the outermost perimeter first.

He got up very early. There were hardly any people on the street yet, only the steamed bun shops in the snack street were emitting heartwarming smoke.

Lau. Yi Lai walked quickly over.

When he arrived at Anwar's gate, he was stunned by the sight before him.

The towering city walls stand alongside the outermost bluestone road, like silent guards.

It's as if they've been silently guarding this place since time immemorial, never having left.

The vermilion city gate, adorned with exquisite carvings, gleamed in the sunlight.

Is this really the Anwar I visited yesterday?

Lau Yi-lai couldn't help but ask the question again.

Having come this far, apart from the old lady at the steamed bun shop, Lao Yilai can find no resemblance to her.

Not far from the city gate, Lau Yilai saw two staircases, which seemed to lead to the city wall.

Come here.

Following the steps, Lau. Illey arrived at the city wall.

Under the rising sun, the blue city walls seemed to be plated with a layer of gold, looking somewhat dazzling.

Standing on the city wall, Lau. Illey found some traces of yesterday.

The nearby mountains haven't changed.

So, this place really changed so much overnight?

Gazing at the orange-red sky in the distance, Lau Yilai's mind was in turmoil.

"What are you doing here?"

Looking up abruptly, Lau. Yi Lai found the woman in charge of Anwar standing right in front of him.

Feng Shuyuan used to have a habit of jogging in the morning.

She often ran a lap around the foot of the city wall as the sun rose.

Now that her resort also has walls, she couldn't resist changing her clothes and going out in the morning.

I can sneak off for a bit and no one will know.

To avoid being seen by others, she even went up to the city wall.

Who would have thought that I'd run into that strange investigator from yesterday here?

"Ah, I, I've come to admire the scenery..."

Lau. Yilai suddenly felt like he'd been caught red-handed.

In his eyes, Feng Shuyuan was the most dangerous person at the moment, and now he had encountered her alone...

Boss, I might not make it back alive.

In an instant, all sorts of random ideas popped into Lau Yi Lai's head.

Looking at Lau Yi Lai's wary eyes, Feng Shu Yuan chuckled.

"The sunrise is really nice; it makes everything look vibrant and full of life."

"Look, our resort is getting better and better."

Following Feng Shuyuan's hand, Lao Yilai looked towards the city.

He had been so focused on observing the surroundings that he hadn't paid any attention to the city itself.

At this time, the number of people in Nightless City gradually increased.

Besides steamed bun shops, many more businesses have already started operating.

The entire resort exudes a very tranquil and lively atmosphere.

For some reason, seeing this scene, Lau Yi Lai gradually relaxed.

So, what do you think of our place?

"Huh?" Upon hearing this, Lau Yi Lai unconsciously took two steps back.

Has the person in charge realized that they are investigating this resort?

"Don't be so surprised, let's be open about it. What do you want to know?"

After a moment of silence, Lau. Yilai realized that he could no longer play dumb and fool everyone.

"To be honest, everything in No Night City is beyond our comprehension. For example, where do your ingredients come from? Why is your food addictive? Why has Anhua changed so much overnight? Frankly, nothing here makes us feel at ease."

For some reason, when she actually spoke with Feng Shuyuan herself, Lau Yi Lai didn't think there was anything wrong with her.

Therefore, he unusually said a bit more.

Perhaps the person in charge can actually give themselves an answer?

Upon hearing the word "addictive," Feng Shuyuan almost burst out laughing.

That's so true, bro. If you drink protein powder with every meal, who wouldn't get addicted to eating?

However, she managed to keep her expression straight and nodded in agreement.

“I understand. Simply put, the reason you can’t understand is simply because I’ve used technology you’ve never seen before.”

How can a system not be considered a technology they've never seen before?

"What you're saying about addiction is really unfair to us. In that case, we're willing to cooperate with your investigation."

"Really?"

Lau Yi Lai never expected Feng Shu Yuan to be so easy to talk to.

"But what do you expect us to give in return for your cooperation?"

"Of course I'm confident in our products."

"However, since you asked, I do have some things that I need your help with."

Feng Shuyuan flashed her signature smile:

"If the test results are normal, could you help us with some promotion?"