Entertainment to the death, make a tokusatsu film that will crush the entire internet.

The official website and Weibo account of the Land of Light simultaneously released the announcement.

The Land of Light themed restaurant project has officially launched, with the first store in City A under preparation! We are now openly recruiting to create a world of delicious food and dreams together!

The announcement details the job openings.

Restaurant manager, service staff, kitchen heating operator, cashier, cleaner, themed interactive actors, etc.

The most eye-catching part was the bolded line at the end of the announcement.

Former laid-off employees of Dongbei Catering Group in City A can enjoy priority interview access upon presentation of valid proof!

The news shocked the industry and caused an uproar among netizens!

Netizens in City A, in particular, instantly transformed into children receiving lucky money during the Chinese New Year.

"Holy crap! The Land of Light Restaurant! It's really open! And in City A! Proximity is key!"

"I'm going to the Ultraman Tiga themed area for pineapple bread! After that, I'll grab a new Evolution Trust item! Perfect all-in-one service!"

"A Kamen Rider-themed coffee! I have to try it! I hope they have the same flavor as the Chicken Coffee! And I'll also get a Shinji special!"

"An EVA-themed drink...it's not LCL liquid, is it?"

"The person upstairs is overthinking it. It's probably just a little decoration with Evangelion's head stuck on top of the orange juice, or a straw shaped like the Spear of Longinus."

"Maybe it'll be Shinji's handjob? A reclusive boy giving you a handjob... (funny.jpg)"

"The most crucial thing is that they prioritize hiring laid-off employees from Dongbei! Ah Guang is awesome!"

"Everbright: I heard someone is using their employees to threaten society? Sorry, I'm taking your people in."

"Hahaha, isn't Kap Tong-be's face turning green now?"

"Wait, what does the restaurant in the Land of Light sell? It's not going to be pre-made food, is it?"

"The announcement said that the main focus is on standardized central kitchen delivery and an extremely cost-effective experience, which sounds quite realistic."

"If the price is cheap and the taste is okay, I'd be willing to go just for my beloved Madoka!"

Meanwhile, netizens from other cities, especially City B, instantly turned into envious people, throwing tantrums and complaining under the official accounts of City A's Culture and Tourism Bureau and the Kingdom of Light.

"@CityA Culture and Tourism @Land of Light Animation Studio - Why does A-Guang only have a restaurant in City A?! (Screams) (Twirls) (Crawls in the shadows) We in City B want a Land of Light restaurant too! Now! Immediately! Right now!"

"Exactly! City A is hogging the benefits! We strongly condemn this! The netizens from City B are also ten-year longtime fans of the Land of Light! (crying emoji)"

"Every day without the Land of Light Restaurant is torture for the anime and manga residents of City B! (Heartbreaking)"

"@City B Culture and Tourism Bureau, wake up! Stop sleeping! Look at City A! Hurry up and latch onto A-Guang's coattails! Do you even know how to attract investment?! Give us the policy incentives! What are we taxpayers supporting you for?!"

"City B's Culture and Tourism Bureau, can't you guys step up your game?! Even City A knows to take the initiative, what about you? (Angry at their lack of ambition)"

Even the official account of the B City Culture and Tourism Department was so tagged that it had no choice but to bite the bullet and try to gain sympathy.

[B City Culture and Tourism V]: "@A City Culture and Tourism Brother A, please take me with you (feeling wronged)..."

The cultural and tourism sector of City A responded to Versailles.

"Well, that depends on the Land of Light's own business layout and strategic considerations~ Our City A is just trying to provide a better business environment and a little bit of home warmth~ (leisurely drinking tea.jpg)"

As for the other cities... well, everyone should trust the judgment of the Land of Light (smile)."

This reply is not very hurtful, but extremely insulting.

A netizen from City B: "???"

Netizens from other cities: "???"

A netizen from City A: "Hahahahahahaha!"

……

The first themed restaurant in the Land of Light was finally located in one of the most bustling business districts in City A.

The fifth floor of MixC Mall.

This used to be a large flagship store of Dongbei Catering.

The reason they were able to take over so quickly is undoubtedly due to the strong support from the A City government behind the scenes.

Meanwhile, the city government in City A has provided maximum support and preferential treatment in terms of rent, procedures, and policies.

Of course, this support isn't given for nothing.

Li Lin, representing the city, clarified the requirements with Yang Qian.

1. Priority will be given to hiring laid-off employees of Dongbei Catering in City A, and the re-employment rate must reach more than 80% of the total number of employees of the original store.

2. We must adhere to the three red lines of food safety, price transparency, and quality assurance, and we must never allow a repeat of the pre-prepared food fraud problem like that of Dongbei.

Yang Qian readily agreed.

Prepared food fraud?

nonexistent.

The Kingdom of Light themed restaurant sells pre-made dishes produced in a standardized manner by a central kitchen.

Moreover, it must be sold openly and honestly, with clearly marked prices, at the price it deserves!

The reason Dongbei failed was not because it used pre-prepared ingredients.

The mistake lies in using the cost of pre-made dishes to sell them at high prices for freshly cooked ones, and even in using information asymmetry to commit fraud.

Yang Qian did the opposite.

"What we want to do is to be the price killer in the Western food industry, a themed restaurant that everyone can afford."

……

On the opening day, the first batch of customers who had been waiting at the door rushed in.

The moment they received the menu, they almost all gasped in shock.

"Holy crap?!"

"So cheap?!"

"Am I seeing things?!"

[Menu of the Kingdom of Light Theme Restaurant (MixC Store)]

Soft drinks such as Coke, Sprite, and lemon tea: 4 yuan per person, unlimited drinks.

Special themed drinks: 8 per cup

Giant of Light Pineapple Bun: 3 yuan

Garlic butter toast slices: 5 yuan

Chocolate lava cake: 6 yuan

……

Cream of mushroom soup: 6 yuan

Borscht: 6 yuan

……

Spaghetti Bolognese: 12 yuan

Fruit Pizza (9-inch): 15 yuan

Garlic snails (6 pieces): 16 yuan

……

The most expensive in the entire venue

Black pepper steak set meal (includes steak, pasta, fried egg, corn kernels, and a drink): 35 yuan

The menu contains over 100 dishes, 72 of which are priced under 20 yuan!

This price stands in stark contrast to other themed restaurants that charge 58 yuan for a drink or 128 yuan for a simple meal.

In the center of the restaurant is a huge transparent screen that broadcasts live footage of the kitchen from multiple angles.

Employees wearing chef's hats take sealed packages of semi-finished steaks from the cold storage, unpack them, and put them into a custom-made oven.

The soup was portioned from a large insulated container into bowls.

The pizza base is pre-made; kitchen staff only need to add toppings and cheese according to the order and then put it into the chain oven.

Even the vegetable salads use pre-cleaned, vacuum-packed vegetables from a central kitchen.

Completely open and without any reservations.

However, the expected outcry from "unscrupulous merchants" did not materialize.

Conversely, the comment section was harmonious.

"Wow! They're live-streaming the kitchen? I'm impressed by the transparency! At least I know what kind of environment my food is made in."

"Seeing that they are using semi-finished products makes me feel more at ease. At least it's a standardized product, and the hygiene and quality are relatively controllable. It's much better than some shady workshops that cook it fresh."

"The key point is the price, guys! A steak set meal for 35 yuan! A pizza for 15 yuan! All-you-can-drink drinks for 4 yuan! In MixC! What more could you ask for?"

"They clearly tell you that I just use a central kitchen for delivery and simple processing, and that's the price I'm selling it for. I think there's nothing wrong with that."

"This price, this environment, this IP atmosphere... what more could you ask for? The bicycle came on its own!"

Within just half a day of opening, the hashtag #CheapestThemeRestaurant# trended on local social media in City A.

As more videos and photos of the restaurant visits circulated online that evening, the related topics went viral across the internet.

#Land of Light themed restaurant, 30 RMB per person, you'll be stuffed after leaving#

#Unbeatable value for money, the price killer in the Western food industry#

#Transparent kitchen ensures pre-made meals are sold at their rightful prices#

Under the trending topic, countless netizens, especially those from City A who had personally visited the place, were posting their reviews and recommending it.

"A themed Western restaurant where you can eat your fill for 30 yuan per person, so what if it uses pre-made food? The Land of Light doesn't mind that I'm poor, and I don't mind that it uses pre-made food!"

"I ordered a whole table full of food today: steak set meal + pizza + snails + two unlimited refills of drinks + dessert. Guess how much it cost? 98! My classmate saw the photo and thought I'd struck it rich, but it was actually less than 100!"

"My parents gave me 100 yuan today for a meal with my classmates. We went to the Land of Light restaurant, ordered a steak set meal, and after eating, I still had money left to buy the new Madoka badge. It couldn't be better!"

"The key point is that you can actually eat there! It's not one of those trendy restaurants where you're just taking pictures!"

"I saw several former waiters from Dongbei. They were trained very well and even interacted with the children, saying a few Ultraman lines. It was a great experience."

"Waaaaah, stop talking, stop talking! Kids from other places are already crying with envy. When will the Land of Light themed restaurant open here? (bursts into tears)"

"@B City Culture and Tourism Bureau, look at A City! Look! (shaking wildly)"

The restaurant's popularity even drew crowds to the entire MixC shopping mall.

Many non-anime enthusiasts were also attracted by the excellent value for money to try it out. After eating, they would also go shopping, making the mall management very happy.

As for Li Lin, who facilitated this connection and coordinated resources from all parties behind the scenes to promote this matter...

He silently scrolled through the positive reviews and trending topics on his phone, keeping his achievements and fame hidden.

But the barely suppressed smile on his lips revealed his excellent mood.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, he should be a shoo-in for the quarterly Spiritual Civilization Award.

And what about Jia Dongbei, the former chairman of Dongbei who once clamored for offline meetups?

His Weibo account has been silent for a long time.

Under the latest post, apart from a few scattered cheers from either paid trolls or genuine fans, there were mostly netizens taking photos and checking in.

"Mr. Jia, your employees seem to be having a great time at the Kingdom of Light restaurant. I heard there are even training and promotion opportunities."

"Thank you, Mr. Jia, for providing the Kingdom of Light with a large number of excellent workers! (bows)"

"Hey Mr. Jia, wanna go for another round? The Kingdom of Light restaurant is opening today, how about you try the steak which is 30 yuan per person? (doge)"

However, what no one expected was...

The daggers of Clannad are starting to strike.