jdhmnovel Chapter 304 Since we've already included cake, treating myself to afternoon tea isn't too
Chapter 304 Since we've already included cake, treating myself to afternoon tea isn't too
Bai Mengran was still lying on the sofa without moving. The end of the projection on the sky meant that her work for the day was almost over.
"System, come on! What other tasks need to be assigned? Just throw them at me! I can handle it!"
Bai Mengran has gotten used to this work pattern of finishing early and leaving get off work early.
Fortunately, tasks and similar operations can be completed comfortably at home while lying down, without any restrictions.
[Ahem, don't worry, host, today's task is relatively easy.]
[Ding, congratulations host, Lv.6-2 mission: Total store spending exceeds system coins (current progress (/)) has been completed.]
Reward: One Level 1 self-service bathhouse, including a bathing area, rest area, dining area, entertainment area, sauna area, hot spring area (upgradeable), and changing area, with unlimited basic facilities.
[Ding, Lv.6-3 Quest: The number of loaves sold at the Unforgettable Bakery has reached a certain number and has been completed.]
Rewards: [Unforgettable Bakery] upgraded to level 2, unlocking the cake series, and providing an unlimited supply of 20 of your choice items.
[Ding, congratulations to the host for completing leisure tasks 18-23.]
Leisure points +12, current total leisure points: 12. Stamina +3, Speed +1, Constitution +2.
After hearing about the rewards, Bai Mengran secretly calculated in her mind that the only rewards for casual tasks now were points and physical enhancement. She guessed that the rewards had shrunk after the beginner period.
However, after these days of training, and perhaps because her physical fitness stats have increased, Bai Mengran vaguely felt that her body had undergone some subtle changes. Well... how should I put it, she felt more resilient!
No matter how busy she is at the end of the day, she doesn't feel tired. Walking and running are easy for her, as if she has a cheat code. She is in great condition, as if she has returned to her peak physical condition.
It seems that daily exercise is absolutely essential and has numerous benefits!
She needs to work hard to get all her physical stats to 100 points, then she'll be truly invincible, haha!
"These leisure points are really hard to earn. They're gone every time I try my luck in a lottery, and I only have twelve points now. I'll save them up for a few more days and then try my luck in a big lottery later!"
Bai Mengran tried the low-level lottery twice, but the rewards weren't very good, so she decided to hold off and try the high-level lottery when she had more points.
【Sure, host! You have a chance to win a [top-grade] spirit plant or spirit pet in the intermediate draw. Once you grow it or raise it, its price will be several times that of an ordinary one!】
In the high-level lottery, there's even a chance to win a [Celestial Grade] spirit plant or spirit pet, which would be worth enough to buy a house!
The system was getting more and more excited as it talked in a mystical way; just thinking about it was thrilling!
If a lottery were to happen on its own, it wouldn't even make a ripple...
But if it were placed on its host, it would be a different story. It might not only send water splashes, but also send the entire pool out!
After hearing the system's explanation, Bai Mengran had new hope. "Then I might as well just bear with it, save up my points, and do something big later!"
After saying that, Bai Mengran put the task aside and started dealing with more important matters.
The new rewards I received today seem relatively easy to set up.
She first opened the bakery's product selection interface. The system would handle the upgrade automatically anyway, so she only needed to focus on selecting products.
Although it was supposed to be a selection of products, when Bai Mengran saw the dazzling array of small cakes, she subconsciously licked her lips, instantly feeling her mouth water.
Once the cake series was unlocked, the range of choices was so vast that she almost lost her way in the world of sweet cakes with different varieties, styles, and incredibly tempting designs.
First, she chose the types of cakes, and Bai Mengran ordered almost all the well-known types.
After all, taste is a very personal matter, and everyone's taste is very different, so there is no way to have a unified standard.
Therefore, all she could do was to offer as many options as possible for customers to choose from.
Everyone has their own favorite cake; it's just that the most famous ones happen to suit the tastes of more people.
In modern times, the most popular items are tiramisu, Swiss rolls, and the once-popular cheesecake; you can choose any of these without hesitation.
If she can be popular in modern times, she would surely be popular in ancient times as well. I believe she can definitely win over the stomachs of people in ancient times as well.
After much deliberation, Bai Mengran finally chose Black Forest cake, tiramisu, Swiss roll, mousse cake, chiffon cake, cheesecake, mille-feuille cake, box cake, towel roll cake, Basque cake, brownie cake, soufflé, syrup sponge pudding, Nagasaki honey cake, Baumkuchen, marble cake, red velvet cake, and cupcakes.
Finally, I specially added two more birthday cakes: a fresh cream cake and an ice cream cake.
We can't expect to have all the flavors, but at least we need to have a wide variety. Let's start by having a basic flavor of each type of cake represent us.
The biggest challenge during the entire selection process was her own cravings; it was truly agonizing!
"I really need to have one to satisfy my craving..."
Thinking this, Bai Mengran quickly switched from the settings interface to the order page, intending to give herself a special treat first.
Previously, Bai Mengran's most frequent afternoon tea order was tiramisu, as she felt that tiramisu and coffee were the perfect afternoon tea combination.
Suddenly, she wondered how the tiramisu made by the Chef System would differ from the ones sold in cake shops she'd eaten before. She was so excited!
Good news for the host! Your tiramisu will be delivered instantly after you place your order.
Bai Mengran quickly got up and made herself a hot coffee to eat with it.
Holding her coffee, she returned to the living room with a smile on her face, and then took a closer look at the tiramisu on the coffee table.
In the very center of the imitation porcelain plate, a piece of tiramisu is neatly arranged, with clean and crisp cuts, each layer as precise as if it had been measured with a ruler.
Dark brown cocoa powder is evenly sprinkled on the surface, like a thin veil with a slight sheen.
Viewed from the side, the layers of snow-white cream and light brown coffee sponge cake resemble a delicate work of art, with clear textures that even reveal the grain of the cake fibers.
The cream layer is thick and full, and its slightly concave curve makes it look particularly soft, making you want to gently press it with your finger.
Unable to bear it any longer, Bai Mengran picked up a small silver spoon, scooped out a small piece, and eagerly put it into her mouth...
The tongue first encounters the bitterness of cocoa powder, which then transforms into the sweetness of cream, spreading softly in the mouth.
The coffee-soaked sponge cake was moist and fragrant, with the bitterness and sweetness blending perfectly in the mouth.
After eating, the rich aroma of cocoa and the taste of coffee lingered in my mouth, and the sweetness was just right, not cloying.
Taking a sip of hot coffee at this moment, the bitterness immediately masks the sweetness, leaving not even the last trace of sweetness, only a lingering aroma swirling in the throat...