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A glint flashed in the latter's eyes as he tentatively asked Fang Gu, "May I open it and try it?"
Fang Gu nodded.
Peter pulled out a pair of chopsticks from somewhere. Seeing Fang Gu's surprised look, Peter shrugged. "As a grocer and recycler, it's not surprising that I carry a pair of chopsticks with me."
Fang Gu called Peter over this time because he wanted to recycle this jar of sweet treats. Peter is not only a general merchandise merchant in Guyue Bird Town, but he also recycles vegetables grown by the town's residents or other good things he finds and sells them to other cities.
"This sweet taste is indeed a jar of sweet treats, and one of the higher quality ones at that," Peter said honestly.
After thinking for a while, Peter gave Fang Gu a final price—1000 Alliance Coins.
This was exactly what Fang Gu had thought.
"make a deal."
Fang Gu and Peter shook hands, and then Peter took out 1000 Alliance Coins from his pocket and handed them to Fang Gu.
"Next time you have something good like this, you can call me to come and collect it, or bring it to the grocery store."
Peter informed Fang Gu, then mounted his heavy mud-drawn horse.
As the clattering of hooves faded into the distance, Fang Gu looked at the Alliance Coins in his hand, "It can be considered as if I've made some money."
"Stardew Valley will only get better and better."
All of this is thanks to the Pokémon.
Based on Fang Gu's experience, it takes two to three days for a Pokémon to recover to a state where it can be collected again after being harvested.
In other words, every two to three days, the three bees can produce a jar of sweet honey and a quarter jar of magical honey. If the three bees can be helped to suck up more nectar, the harvest time may even be shortened.
Even after the three bees evolve into queen bees, they will be able to summon at least a hundred three bees, and then a hundred cans of sweet honey can be produced every two or three days, which is 100,000 Alliance Coins!
No wonder so many beekeepers in the Sinnoh region are focused on raising the Tribeca honeybee.
Of course, raising one hundred three-necked bees is still just a fantasy. After all, Stardew Valley Ranch cannot support one hundred three-necked bees for the time being, not only in terms of food and shelter, but also because three-necked bees cannot withstand snowy weather after winter.
In the wild, there are only a few kinds of flowers for them to eat.
But that's something that happens in winter, so it's still early.
Fang Gu turned back into the cabin, took out the solidified filling, and poured the pre-heated chocolate over the surface of the filling.
After freezing and solidifying once more, the work snacks are ready!
Congratulations on completing a cooking session! You have received a "Work Snack" and your Cooking Experience has increased by 1.
[This is a quality C snack made from chocolate, various nuts, marshmallows, etc. It's a super calorie bomb; eating it will instantly restore your energy and make you stronger.]
[Special Effects: Recovery +1, Strength +1, Work Efficiency +1]
Fang Gu breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that a new dish had appeared in the recipe.
“It wasn’t in vain.”
Cut the reserved piece into four portions, and refrigerate the rest.
With the availability of snacks for the workers, the logging work should be over soon!
The remaining snacks for the four people are available to everyone who sees them.
After sharing the snacks with Fang Xiaolu, the three bees, and Bulbasaur, Fang Gu also grabbed a piece and stuffed it into his mouth.
The aroma of chocolate and caramel first filled Fang Gu's mouth, followed by the scents of peanut butter and marshmallows, along with the rich texture of crushed nuts.
"It's so delicious!"
"Dah!"
"Buzz!"
The remaining three also gave high praise. Fang Xiaolu, being a child, naturally liked sweet foods. The three bees felt the same way.
As for Bulbasaur, it probably thinks that anything made by Fang Gu tastes good.
"It tastes good, but don't forget to brush your teeth. This stuff is sweet, and if you don't brush it properly, it's easy to get cavities!"
Fang Gu gave Fang Xiaolu some instructions, and she responded and turned to go to the bathroom to brush her teeth and wash up.
After the intense cooking process, Fang Gu sat down in his dining chair, ready to take out his phone and relax.
I saw a friend request.
Lijia has sent you a friend request.
Fang Gu was slightly taken aback. "That Li Jia, the dojo master of Yu Hong Dojo, was she introduced by Master Fu?"
Chapter 27 Lijia's Friend Request
Lijia is the gym leader of Celadon City, the manager of Celadon Perfume Shop, and even a course teacher at Celadon University.
There are even rumors that Rika is the eldest princess of a super-powerful family in the Kanto region, which is why she has such a Yamato Nadeshiko demeanor in every move she makes.
"How did I come into contact with someone so far away across the ocean?"
Fang Gu pondered for a while, and finally could only push it to Master Fu. After all, Master Fu, like Li Jia, was a Gym Leader selected by the Pokémon League, and they might have met at some salon gathering.
So it seems Fang Gu has quite a connection with the Grass-type Gym Leader.
First came Grandpa's old friend, Fu Ye; then came Ya Luo, a colleague who came to watch the video; and finally, Li Jia. What exactly was Miss Li Jia's purpose in coming here?
Fang Gu quickly accepted Li Jia's friend request and then went straight to Li Jia's Moments.
To ensure that the woman in front of him, Ms. Lijia, was not someone else in disguise, Fang Gu decided to look for clues in her social media posts!
The first thing that catches the eye is a beautiful photo.
Just came out of the perfumery, I'm so tired~
In the photo, Miss Lijia is wearing a basic white lab coat, but her appearance is anything but basic.
Beneath her bright, large eyes, a small beauty mark served as an embellishment. Her slightly chubby cheeks resembled plump, juicy peaches just picked from a tree, with fine downy hairs visible upon closer inspection.
She's simply a stunningly beautiful woman in her natural state.
Scrolling further down through my WeChat Moments, I saw posts like "[Dojo Life]", "[Flower Arranging Life]", and "[University Lecture]"...
These are things that ordinary people like Fang Gu rarely have access to.
"It seems to be Miss Lijia after all."
Fang Gu returned to the chat interface, where Miss Lijia had already sent a message.
[Lijia]: Are you Mr. Fang Gu from Stardew Valley Ranch?
Five minutes had passed since the message was sent. Fang Gu scratched his head, his hair looking a little messy.
"Oh no... why isn't this chat software showing any messages again?"
At this moment, on the other side, Miss Lijia is lying on the bed, her little feet wiggling slightly, her fingers swiping across the screen.
"...Are there still young people who don't post on WeChat Moments?"
"This Mr. Fang Gu can't be Professor Oak's grandfather, can he?"
"But this Bulbasaur..."
Fang Gu's WeChat Moments only had one post, which was a photo of Bulbasaur sleeping soundly, secretly taken in the tea room.
The lighting was dim, the main subject of the composition was not clear, and there were even some double images in the picture!
This photo can be described as having no skill whatsoever, it's all about emotion.
In the dimly lit room, an adorable Bulbasaur is asleep in your arms, and a gentle sense of warmth washes over you.
Ms. Lijia, who is currently in a state of near-death, couldn't help but sigh, "This is what a trainer should originally be like."
Miss Lijia then rubbed her light dark circles and yawned sleepily.
Recently, a whole host of things have been happening one after another, keeping her extremely busy. On one hand, there's the upcoming perfume competition, and on the other hand, the president of Yuhong University has asked her to take on the role of class advisor.
Furthermore, the five-yearly dojo review in the Kanto region is about to begin, which will determine the rating of the Chojuku Dojo and whether it can serve as one of the eight dojos in the Kanto region. In addition, if it fails, it is very likely that the Chojuku Dojo's operating license will be revoked.
Lijia, a perfectionist, has been so bothered by these things that she hasn't been able to sleep well for several nights.
Even the recent gym challenge has become somewhat influenced by personal emotions.
Fortunately, Lijia took out a bottle of exquisite perfume from the side. This perfume, which she created using the nectar of affection, was called "Encounter with XXXX".
XXXX is because Lijia doesn't yet know which Pokémon the raw materials for this perfume come from.
But after seeing a picture of Bulbasaur, Lijia had her answer.
Lijia returned to the chat interface and saw that Fang Gu had just sent a message.
[AAA Stardew Valley Ranch Wholesale Fanggu]: Yes, what kind of business do you want to inquire about?
[Lijia]: I have received the honey from you. I saw the contact information on the jar and would like to ask how we pay, whether by bank transfer or barter.
In the upper echelons of the trainer circle, no one is short of money; what they lack are resources and ways to acquire them. Most transactions are conducted through barter.
Meanwhile, Fang Gu was shocked. He hadn't expected Li Jia to suddenly add him as a friend. It turned out that it was because of the honey that had been stored in the shipping box before.
Looking at the job panel again, sure enough, the shipping crates were usable again.
"So, the nectar of affection secretly crossed an ocean behind my back?!"
After regaining his senses, Fang Gu thought about it carefully again. The nectar of affection has a special floral fragrance, and it can only play its greatest role in the hands of Li Jia, who is a perfumer.
Fang Gu looked at the words "barter" and showed an interested expression.
[AAA Stardew Valley Ranch Wholesale Fanggu]: Let's barter. What do you have to trade?
Lijia sent Fang Gu a 100-page PDF directly.
"Tranquilizing Tea, a professionally customized Grass-type Pokémon training program, auditing privileges at Celadon University, and high-quality Leaf Stones..."
Looking at the items on the list, Fang Gu couldn't help but exclaim, "As expected of a young lady from a wealthy family, every single one of them seems exceptionally precious."
Tranquil Tea allows Pokémon that drink it to learn new moves faster, and it is also beneficial to the human body. Legend has it that Rika's family made their fortune with it.
There is still a tranquil tea plantation outside Yuhong City.
The professionally customized Grass-type Pokémon training plan was clearly designed by Rika herself. It's worth noting that even receiving a few instructions during a gym challenge is very helpful for a new trainer, let alone having a training plan personally designed.
Looking further back, these high-quality Leaf Stones and Miracle Seeds are simply outrageously expensive; any one of them would be fiercely contested on the market.