[Genshin Impact]: I can become stronger by cooking.

"Hmm... frogs and the stamens of the Flame Flower, this combination of main ingredients is simple and not too difficult to prepare..."

"I just don't understand, does this alchemical potion have any special effects? If it's just to release fire elemental power, I have a recipe from a treasure-hunting apothecary here that's even more effective."

"If the goal is to create a long-lasting insulation device, there are better options for the solution material."

Looking at the alchemy equipment, my older sister seemed to recall a certain memory and started talking to herself.

Chapter 18 I'm sorry, sis. I just couldn't hold back anymore.

"It has some special effects."

"Okay, you can leave the instrument here, I'll operate it."

Chao Ke readily accepted, after all, everyone has their own expertise, and his older sister's alchemy skills were far superior to his own. During previous missions together, his sister's alchemical creations had provided considerable assistance.

Arecino placed the frog and the stamen of the Flame Flower into the alchemy apparatus, along with a few other ingredients.

As the alchemical materials reacted, Arecino clenched her fist slightly, and a few wisps of dark red flames burned at the bottom.

With the authority of the fire element, Chao Ke could clearly observe that the dark red flames were more scorching than ordinary flames. His older sister had told him that this flame was different from the Eye of God and the Evil Eye bestowed by Her Majesty the Empress. It was a power that she was born with, called the Flame of Calamity.

The dark red flames, with a temperature far exceeding that of ordinary fireworks, allowed the alchemical potion to be produced in a short time.

Arecino carefully poured the red liquid into a glass container and handed it to Chao Ke.

【Ding! 】

[An enchantable potion—Fire Oil—has been detected. Host, would you like to enchant it?]

【whether】

Holding the still-warm alchemical potion in his hand, Chao Ke was pleasantly surprised. It had to be his older sister; she produced a perfect product on her first try.

【Yes! 】

[Begin enchanting...]

[Ding! The host's remaining Spirit Devouring Power is insufficient to complete this potion enchantment.]

[Note: The Spirit Power required for potion enchanting is a fixed amount, 10 Spirit Power per potion]

Holding the Fiery Oil, Chao Ke was stunned. Did potion enchanting really require so much Spirit Power...?

Seeing this, Arecino patted Chao Ke on the shoulder and comforted him, "It's normal for alchemical potions to not be as effective as they seem. Many alchemists deliberately keep some secrets when recording potion recipes to prevent outsiders from copying them. Many alchemical recipes become less effective over time than when they were first recorded."

"Ah."

Chao Ke understood what her older sister meant. She thought there was something wrong with the recipe, but Chao Ke herself knew that the problem was that her spiritual energy was insufficient.

Chao Ke made up his mind to cancel the original plan for a trial operation and opening ceremony, and to start operating the restaurant directly tomorrow.

The next day, Chao Ke got up early and went to his shop. He immediately removed the shelves used to conceal the shop from the public, revealing a bright and clean modern restaurant inside.

Above the storefront, the red and yellow "Delicious Taste" sign is lit up, shining with a light that doesn't belong to this era.

The high-end yet minimalist interior design style is an overwhelming aesthetic output in this era.

Coupled with the enormous, one-piece floor-to-ceiling window, the size of this transparent glass is sure to shatter the perceptions of the people of Teyvat.

Through the seemingly empty windows, the entire restaurant can be seen at a glance, and the warm yellow lights illuminate the whole restaurant, adding a warm filter to it.

The restaurant's basic facilities consist of simple brown wooden four-person square tables paired with off-white chairs without armrests.

In front of the red cashier, a huge electronic screen displays menu promotions and dining rules, but the restaurant's express checkout window is closed and not yet operational.

Overall, because Chao Ke chose a minimalist style, the restaurant doesn't feel out of place with the surrounding buildings... instead, it naturally draws attention to the restaurant.

On the roadside, Eugénie, the owner of a fruit and vegetable stall that was open for business, stared wide-eyed with an expression of disbelief.

Just then, Louis, the owner of a snack stall, was passing by the street, occasionally waving his fist to cheer himself up.

To be honest, the hamburger Chao Ke gave him last night was the biggest blow of his career. It completely outclassed his fish and chips in terms of both food creativity and deliciousness.

It's hard to imagine how much my customer base will be affected in the future...

Along the way, Louis kept encouraging himself, "Come on, Louis, even though his food is very good, your fish and chips aren't... too bad either. At least you still have a perfect little restaurant, aren't you? Its decor is so classic and beautiful, and it's loved by customers."

"Yes, that's it!"

Louis, who had been brainwashed by himself, took a deep breath and bravely walked towards the shop. This time, he was going to face this formidable competitor head-on.

As a result, Louis, head held high and chest puffed out, immediately spotted Chao Ke's modern shop.

"WT..FFFFFF!"

Louis's vision went black, and he fell straight backward. Fortunately, Mademoiselle Eugénie reacted quickly and caught him.

Seeing Louis's mind in turmoil, Eugénie could understand his feelings to some extent. Indeed, no one would be happy to have such a companion.

With such a futuristic décor, as long as this restaurant doesn't engage in street cooking, its business is likely to be quite good. No, wait, even if it does engage in street cooking, journalists and architects might still come here for scouting...

"Alas, poor Louis..."

Inside the restaurant, Chao Ke looked at the unconscious Louis, his lips twitching, while his older sister covered her mouth and chuckled.

Looking at Chao Ke with great interest, he said, "To be honest, even I didn't expect you to be able to decorate the shop to this extent. Both the construction process and the architectural design are truly breathtaking."

Chao Ke chuckled dryly. After all, it was generated by the system. If it weren't for the fear of attracting the attention of Sky Island by being too flashy, there was also a cyberpunk style option in the decoration style choices...

Of course, this kind of thing is inexplicable. It's not that I don't trust my older sister, but once I say something like "your world is a game from my past life," the outcome is beyond Chao Ke's control.

Arecino didn't say anything, but silently watched Chao Ke with her eyes.

Looking into her older sister's deep eyes, Chao Ke bit her tongue tightly, trying to control her body from making any sudden movements, but the slight twitch of her shoulder betrayed her inner thoughts.

"Don't think I don't know what you're thinking." Arecino put down her teacup with some displeasure.

"You're mistaking my eyes for mushrooms again, aren't you?"

"Pfft... Tsk." Chao Ke couldn't help but laugh, apologizing between laughs, "Sorry, sis. I just couldn't help it."

"Phew..." Arecino looked at Chao Ke with a headache, and after a moment she took out a stack of receipts from her side and handed them to Chao Ke.

"this is?"

Chao Ke looked at the receipts with a puzzled expression, then looked at his older sister with a shocked look, "Sis, you're amazing!"

This stack of receipts included various material lists for renovation and building materials, as well as construction receipts. It could be said that it perfectly patched up the sudden appearance of Chao Ke's shop.

"Although I don't know whether this building is a product of alchemy or something else, you should not use this ability outside the manor's sphere of influence for the time being. Our information has been registered with various institutions, large and small, in Fontaine, and we will receive much more attention than before."

Chao Ke's expression turned serious. "I understand, sister. Thank you for cleaning up this mess for me."

Arecino smiled slightly. "No need for thanks, we're family."

With that, Arecino got up to leave; a lot of work awaited her at the Boufati Mansion.

Before leaving, Arecino suddenly turned around and said, "If you ever mistake my eyes for mushrooms again, I won't let you off easily."

"Okay, shiitake mushrooms."

Chapter 19 Judging a Person by Their Hips?

After seeing his older sister off, Chao Ke covered the red envelope his sister had given him on his head.

Silently impressed, he truly deserves to be ranked among the top executives; he's incredibly capable.

After putting on a hat to cover the red envelope given to him by his older sister, Chao Ke began to prepare for the first wave of customers today.

First, they put the price of the hamburgers on a sign outside the restaurant.

Our specialty: Crispy Pork Leg Burger

Price: 2500 Mora

Single-person set meal: Crispy Pork Leg Burger *1 + Fonda *1

Price: 2525 Mora

Double Set Meal: Crispy Pork Leg Burger x2 + Fonda Burger x2

Price: 5025 Mora

Chao Ke did some research on the pricing of the Crispy Pork Leg Burger.

The median salary for the workforce in Fontaine is around 200,000 Mora, and our pricing is in line with the consumption level of the mainstream workforce in Fontaine.

It falls at the intersection of daily work meals and luxury consumption, much like the positioning of KFC in its previous life.

Shortly after, Miss Louise, the restaurant's kitchen helper, arrived at her post after receiving the notice to start work.

Since Louise hasn't fully mastered the art of making hamburgers, Chao Ke didn't let her help in the kitchen today. Instead, she worked as a cashier and restaurant server.

In other words, Jia Zi Wei has just opened and expects to have a small number of customers.

Once the restaurant is on track, it will be necessary to hire full-time cashiers and servers.

Louise's role is that of a kitchen helper, someone who can bring her the power of food spirits; she shouldn't be overlooked at the cashier.

With its staff now in place, Jiaziwei Restaurant officially began its first day of business.

Because it was breakfast time, and given the unique decor of "Jia Zi Wei," they soon had their first customer—the fruit and vegetable stall owner, Eugenie.

After taking the unconscious Louis back to the store, Eugenie walked into "Delicious" out of curiosity.

Looking at the exquisite interior decoration of the store, Eugenie's eyes lit up.

"Good morning, Miss Eugénie. What would you like to order?"

Distracted by Chao Ke, Eurenie finally snapped out of her admiration for the restaurant's decor and looked somewhat embarrassed at the order counter.

"Then please give me a single-person Crispy Pork Knuckle Burger."

“Okay, Ms. Eugénie, please make the payment first.”

"Huh?" Eugenie looked at Chao Ke with some surprise.

In Fontainebleau's catering industry, the unspoken rule is to eat first and pay later. After all, it's somewhat unpleasant for customers to have to pay before even seeing the finished dish.

“Ms. Eugenie, we did not mean to offend you. Paying before picking up your food is our restaurant’s policy and rule, and we hope you understand,” Chao Ke explained from the side.

"Let's give it a try. I'll have a single Crispy Pork Knuckle Burger."

With that, Eugénie paid the bill.