Shen Zhu, being a calm and collected person, stopped him upon hearing this: "Don't rush, let's prepare first before we go."
"What else do we need to prepare?" Fang Yu asked, puzzled.
Shen Zhu pointed to his face: "I need to disguise myself so that no one can recognize me."
These days, outstanding military officers have just as many fans as celebrities, and Shen Zhu, having earned his success entirely through his own hard work, is even more eye-catching. He was planning to fake his death later, so he absolutely cannot reveal his relationship with the interdimensional shop now, lest he cause trouble for them.
Fang Yu thought about it and agreed: "Then hurry up, I'll wait for you for a while."
A moment later, Shen Zhu seemed like a completely different person. The military's disguise technology far surpasses that of celebrities, and they have more permissions on the holographic network, plus information encryption, making it virtually impossible for them to be discovered. His close friendship with Fang Yu is also unknown to the outside world; that's about it.
As long as he conceals his death without any suspicion, no one will bother to investigate his "previous life," and naturally, they won't discover his contact with Fang Yu or the interdimensional shop. I believe the system can definitely handle this.
The two arrived at the interdimensional shop together. After what happened with Chu Jifeng last time, the robots were now more experienced. Upon hearing their story, they invited them into the lounge without saying a word and then went to call the shop manager and the others over.
When Ye Xu and Jiang Yuexuan arrived, the other employees had already gathered. They had originally come together to gossip, and they were still planning to have a meal together before returning to their respective branches, when the new employees came in.
After a brief introduction, the store manager approached and quickly greeted them. Without Ye Xu needing to speak, everyone chimed in with their stories, and the two parties involved occasionally added a few words, allowing Ye Xu to quickly grasp the entire situation.
Ye Xu was very satisfied to see two more "self-motivated" employees who could save him the trouble of hiring them: "Wait a moment, the hiring will be completed soon."
Ye Xu opened the system and quickly completed the hiring process. Then, looking up, he suddenly noticed that the rather handsome major general, who had removed his disguise, was secretly glancing at Xiao Suguang. He would glance at him once and quickly look away, but after a moment, he couldn't help but glance at him again.
At first, Ye Xu didn't think much of it and continued to talk with the two. He assumed that the interstellar people were just curious because they had never seen a classical beauty before, but after Sister Xuan quietly touched his arm and gave him a meaningful look, Ye Xu immediately understood.
Oh my god! Could it be love at first sight?!
Ye Xu was instantly excited; this was the first romantic case involving his identity. He didn't know why, but before, he was practically immune to love; not only was he single, but everyone around him was single.
So, are we finally going to have our first couple in the store?
Ye Xu suddenly stopped thinking about this. Putting aside whether the other person had fallen in love at first sight, even if they had, it would be unrequited love, and Sister Su Guang might not be happy about it. He couldn't interfere; other people's feelings were their own decision.
Ye Xu didn't know if love at first sight was a reliable thing, but he knew that the shop's employees were all people that Sister Xuan had certified as reliable in the parallel world. Since that was the case, there was no need to worry too much; everyone had their own destiny, and he could just wait and see.
After hiring employees and agreeing on how to help Shen Zhu fake his death, everyone happily dispersed.
Shen Zhu needed to go back and rest; he still had work to do after he logged off. Fang Yu, on the other hand, happily sent a message to the clan leaders, indicating that he had found a new employer, voluntarily withdrawing from the competition, and saying goodbye.
The Spirit Clan members: "??"
They had also been privately discussing how to persuade Xin Fangyu to step down after two days of reminiscing. After all, given the current situation of the Spirit Clan, a celebrity priest with a huge number of fans was obviously more "useful" in politics than an ordinary priest.
Now that Fang Yu has voluntarily run away, they're in a bit of a predicament, their feelings quite complicated. On one hand, they feel relieved, but on the other hand, they feel that Fang Yu doesn't take them seriously. He just gave up the priesthood like that; does he think the priesthood is some kind of cabbage that can be picked up and thrown away at will?
Fang Yu didn't have time to deal with their little squabble. After telling the group, he happily posted a message on his social media.
The Eldar priest was somewhat well-known throughout the galaxy, with many people drawn to his "divine-like" appearance and demeanor. Rumors had circulated that the Eldar were going to abandon him, which angered them greatly. After all, the successor was a celebrity, and as with any celebrity, there are bound to be those who dislike them, especially given the many fans of certain stars who are notoriously difficult to please.
Now that they know the priest went to the dimensional shop, this group of people are instantly thrilled.
If you won't let me be a priestess, I don't want to be one either. Besides, what's my next job? It's a dimensional gourmet restaurant, a place where even the great goddess works. Isn't that better than a lowly priestess from a small, insignificant race like yours?
I've heard that the Eldar are terrible cooks, still drinking unpalatable nutrient solutions, and that every dish they make is a culinary disaster. Of all the races in the interstellar world, the Eldar seem to have the biggest fondness for dimensional gourmet restaurants.
Although Fang Yu's popularity may not match that of the celebrity who took over, he has served as a priest for over a decade and still enjoys considerable respect. Many members of the Spirit Clan were dissatisfied upon hearing the news, feeling that the government was playing games and that actors should just stick to acting instead of becoming priests. They also expressed envy for the former priest, saying they wished they could apply for a job at the restaurant, but unfortunately, they weren't hired.
As for the person who was spotted by the paparazzi accompanying Fang Yu to the restaurant, no one paid any attention. They simply assumed he was Fang Yu's friend or bodyguard. After all, the person was quite ordinary-looking and had a very reserved demeanor, making him almost invisible.
Ye Xu was engrossed in browsing online news, so engrossed in gossip that he forgot all about practicing his inherited skills. Jiang Yuexuan knocked on the door, and after receiving permission, she came in, sat down next to him, and quietly shared some news.
"In a parallel universe, Shen Zhu and Xiao Suguang are a couple."
Ye Xu almost dropped the snacks in her hand: "Why are you suddenly bringing this up?"
"Isn't this because I saw you were worried?" Jiang Yuexuan laughed. "Let me give you a spoiler in advance: I think they are a match made in heaven, and we don't need to interfere."
The two are not from the same dimension, yet they still managed to meet through a dimensional shop. Fate is truly wondrous.
Ye Xu breathed a sigh of relief: "Tell me all the other exciting news."
Jiang Yuexuan thought for a moment and said, "It seems like that's all. Now we just need to wait for all the recipe tutorial videos to be completed and uploaded before we can leave."
"Alright." Ye Xu felt relieved and began to look forward to returning to his original plane.
A note from the author:
Tomorrow is the last chapter (extra chapter);
My next book, "I Sell Magic Potions by Drawing Cards," will probably be published in early September. This book doesn't have a shop; it's a transmigration story, and I've come up with a special way to sell magic potions.
Copywriting:
After binding with the dimensional potion system, Ye Xu embarked on his journey of causing all sorts of trouble.
In the realm of mind-numbing literature, he crafts potions of clarity; in the supernatural world, he creates potions of spirit-suppressing power; in the realm of love-obsessed immortals, he makes potions of cultivation mania; and in the circles of ancient nobility, he creates potions of being a good husband…
Ye Xu: "Maintaining peace and rejecting conflict starts with me."
Let's cause trouble! Let's cause trouble!
Chapter 55 Extra
Ten months later, Ye Xu chose to leave the current world and become a freelance shop manager.
Everyone first returned to the waiting plane to settle their points before parting. In ten months, Jiang Yuexuan had helped everyone unlock all the items, and the average debt per person was currently 3.5 billion.
The reason the average debt is 35 is because most people have a shortfall of 2.5 billion for unlocking goods and 1 billion for redemption. Ye Xu doesn't need to pay Jiang Yuexuan's redemption fee and should only owe 25, but Han Ying pondered for a while and borrowed another 1 billion from Sister Xuan to change his bloodline ahead of schedule, so his debt increased to 45.
In the end, operating this dimension only brought in tens of millions in revenue. This money was originally intended for opening a shop, but now it's no longer needed; however, it can be kept for future use.
After hearing about immersive store management, everyone was very interested. However, only one immersive store manager can exist in a single dimension at a time, so the siblings and friends in the store have to be separated.
"Actually, you can also choose to go back to the original plane and open a shop first," Ye Xu reminded. "There is no limit to the points you can earn in the original plane, and we have opened a shop in the original plane before. You can just copy the previous model and say that the previous shop has been closed and reopened."
This is a good idea; Ye Xu has been thinking about it for a long time. The inspiration came from that gourmet restaurant in the interstellar dimension. He had thought that if Fang Yu and the others could continue to run the restaurant after he left, they could quickly earn enough points and allow the interstellar people to enjoy delicious food for several more months.
Ye Xu's idea was that since only one person could go to each plane, they should discuss among themselves who would go first and who would go last. Whether to hand over the debt to the next person after earning enough, or to stay longer, was a decision they could make internally.
Independent store managers have the right to choose their location, and as long as it's agreed upon in advance, the transition can be seamless. By making all the store decorations identical, diners won't notice any issues.
Mo Bei also offered his help: "In the ancient world, you guys should open my beauty and medicinal cuisine shop. Their shops won't do; they're too slow at earning points." While saying this, he didn't forget to put down the other side of the story, "I wonder how the flow of time is in different worlds. After my shop closes down, I'm sure many noble ladies will be heartbroken. Alas, I'm truly guilty."
Everyone: "..."
Everyone unanimously decided to ignore this guy and continue discussing the next steps.
Han Yingchen and Mo Bei were the happiest of all, because they had no competitors; they were the only ones in both the Western Fantasy World and the Cultivation World.
For the remaining Ancient and Interstellar sections, there were three people in line each. Ji Ling thought for a moment and said she didn't want to squeeze in. Since she was planning to open the store in immersive mode, she could just start right away.
There's a type of rebirth mode in the immersive mode that doesn't have a score cap, treating it the same as the original world. In Ji Ling's opinion, there's no need to cling to the original world; it's just less difficult. She thinks it's better to leave the ancient world for her younger brother, Yi Ge.
Xiao Suguang agreed: "Then let's go with the songs, stay for a few more decades and then come back."
The connection between reincarnation and the current world is very deep. After spending a long time together, people develop feelings for each other, making it difficult to detach themselves in time. Xiao Suguang felt that if he were in the original world, he might choose to stay longer, at least to take care of his parents until they passed away. Since that's the case, his younger brother might as well stay in the original world until he dies of old age, without rushing to leave and wait for them to reunite in the waiting space.
—Each independent store manager can purchase their own waiting space, which is like their own territory, and can invite other store managers who are on break to come in as guests.
Jiang Yuexuan understood their reluctance to part, but there was really no need: "Even within the planes we manage, we can communicate with each other in many ways, from holographic projection to text communication. Separation is not a big deal."
So feel free to separate. You're both adults, no need to worry so much. Although Yige's younger brother is not yet eighteen, he is from an ancient world, and at this age he is already eligible to get married. In ancient times, he was considered an adult.
Xiao Suguang coughed slightly, a little embarrassed. She was used to it; her younger brother had a special constitution, and she was always a little worried about him.
Now that they had a way to contact each other, Shen Zhu wasn't in such a hurry. He glanced at Xiao Suguang and whispered that he was also planning to go directly to the new dimension.
Fang Yu scratched his head: "Brother, you're making me sound like I'm clueless. Fine, I'll go too. We can relive the feeling of growing up together, even though we're in different dimensions, we're still childhood sweethearts, hahaha."
Shen Zhu: I don't really want to be your childhood sweetheart.
Chu Jifeng snorted coldly: "What? Are you two trying to be considerate of me, your only female colleague? No need, I don't need anyone to take care of me."
"I think it would be best for you to go to the interstellar world, Sister Chuchu," Ye Xu rationally reminded her. "You're a celebrity, and you're too popular. If the interdimensional food continues to operate but you're not there, your fans will definitely cause trouble."
Even if they announced that Chu Jifeng had resigned to settle and travel in another star system, fans might not buy it. It would be better for her to go instead. Fang Yu's popularity only lasted a short time, and he didn't have any die-hard fans. Shen Zhu even faked his death and left. He would have to change his image when he returned. No matter how you look at it, Chu Jifeng is more suitable than either of them.
Chu Jifeng was persuaded: "Alright then, since you've put it that way, I'll reluctantly agree."
She felt a little regretful that she couldn't relive the experience of growing up. She had longed for a teenage figure for a long time, but staying in interstellar space meant she would have to maintain her previous persona, since she was someone who cared about her image.
Ye Xu couldn't understand: "What's so great about being a child? How can a child have it as carefree as an adult?"
Children have to go to school and be supervised. Even though Ye Xu wasn't a bad student, he wasn't very interested in going back to school. He felt that being a rich and leisurely adult was the most comfortable thing.
“You’re right.” Chu Jifeng was convinced once again. “Damn, Xiao Xu, you’re so good to me. You’re such a good brother. Come here and let me give you a kiss.”
As she spoke, she reached out to tease the little brother. Ye Xu was so frightened that he took three steps back. Even after almost a year together, he still couldn't get used to this kind of teasing. The older sister was truly a terrifying creature.
Fortunately, Sister Xuan doesn't like to do that.
Jiang Yuexuan raised an eyebrow slightly. It wasn't that she disliked doing things this way; it was just that after years of being a store manager, she had become accustomed to suppressing her temper and maintaining a decisive and efficient style. In fact, in some ways, she and Chu Jifeng were quite similar. No wonder that in the parallel universe, she and Chu Jifeng were cousins, and Chu Jifeng was more like the arrogant version of her from back then.
However, there are still many differences. For example, Chu Chu actually has the heart of a young girl.
"Alright." Jiang Yuexuan stepped in at the right moment to block Chu Jifeng's harassment for Ye Xu. "We haven't finished discussing the important matters yet, Xiao Xu. Have you thought about what to do about Zhenzhen?"
During her year in the interstellar world, Zhenzhen studied under Ji Ling. She still hadn't joined the Taoist sect, but besides musical instruments, she began learning all sorts of miscellaneous things, focusing mainly on swordsmanship and medicine.
Ye Xu was busy practicing his skills and hadn't had much time for his daughter. Fortunately, Zhenzhen was always well-behaved and quiet, and she was happy as long as her father could spare half an hour each day to play with her.
Everyone else's destinations have already been decided, leaving only the young Zhenzhen. She and Jiang Yuexuan both come from the same modern world, so only one of them can go back to open the shop.
Ye Xu meant that Zhenzhen was not suitable to be a standalone store manager at this stage, and it would be best for her to continue working for him as a store employee.
A single employee can receive a maximum of 10% of the profits. Since Ye Xu has no points cap in her original world, even if her daughter only receives 10%, she'll definitely have accumulated an astonishing sum by the time she turns 18. Not only will she be able to repay her debts, but her net worth might even surpass that of Sister Xuan now.
Yes, repayment. While helping others unlock items, Jiang Yuexuan didn't forget to include Zhenzhen. Zhenzhen's debt was also 3.5 billion. Ye Xu originally wanted to help repay it himself, but the little girl righteously refused. Even though it was her father's money, she didn't want to spend it recklessly. She had heard from the system that she could earn money in the future and would pay for it herself then.
Ye Xu simply suggested that she repay the loan using her share of the profits. Zhenzhen, being too young to understand the complexities of adult relationships, believed Ye Xu when he said that the profit sharing was mandatory. Considering that repaying the loan with profit sharing would indeed come from her own account, without using her father's money, she readily agreed.
In essence, Ye Xu helped her repay her debts, and not only did he repay the debts, he also saved up a large sum of money for her future "startup" fund.
"So you plan to support her until she's 18, then let her buy her freedom and go out on her own?" Jiang Yuexuan nodded after hearing this. "That's a good decision, and the system should approve of it, right?"
Ye Xu smiled and said, "Since we adopted her, we have to raise her properly until she comes of age. Besides, it would be best if she went back to school at her age. The system said she's smart and will definitely have finished the college entrance exam by 18. After that, she can go to university, finish her studies and then start her business, or go straight to university."
What universities can teach, the system can teach too. It doesn't matter that independent shop managers aren't under the system's jurisdiction; Zhenzhen has her own money and can synthesize corresponding learning materials, or even robot teachers, for one-on-one instruction, which is definitely better than going to university.
Ye Xu wanted his daughter to go to school before she turned 18 mainly so she could experience communal living. After six years of secondary school, she would have experienced everything she needed to. Whether or not she experiences university wouldn't make much difference; it's just a transition from the ivory tower to society, not a necessity. It's up to her own decision.
"Zhenzhen is almost 12 now, right? Will she be able to keep up with the pace if she goes straight to junior high? It seems like she didn't attend much elementary school." Jiang Yuexuan said with some concern.
Ye Xu said, "Elementary school knowledge is simple, and she already learned it through the system."