I Will Never Submit to Miss Grim Reaper - Chapter 206

Chapter 206: Cyberpunk Café and Magical Cat

 

It’s possible that Fei Luo’s appearance and figure are just too outstanding. On Ouyang Xue’s side, the “interview” is basically just a formality. After casually asking her a few questions, they start collecting data on her body, planning to contact the factory to customize a maid outfit for her in the evening.

 

Among the three of us, if I’m the “Loli,” Yin Xiamo is the “young girl,” then Fei Luo’s appearance and figure are probably somewhere between “young girl” and “mature woman.” With a simple dress-up, it’s not a problem for her to come in and out of the university campus. The first impression she gives is that of a slightly mature 20-year-old girl.

 

Moreover, her chest is really big, even bigger than Ouyang Xue and Lan Jiajia in the store.

 

Thinking back to the moment when I drank a whole bottle of dragon milk in one breath in the rental house, and now looking at Fei Luo’s chest, I always have a strange feeling.

 

I can’t describe it, this feeling doesn’t belong to the “uncomfortable” side, but it’s not exactly “pleasant” either.

 

According to Yin Xiamo, Fei Luo’s “Dragon King’s Milk” is secreted every day. Even if I don’t drink it, she will give it to people she knows. When we fought together in the other world, Fei Luo often gave Xiao Mo dragon milk. Now that the Demon King War is over, Xiao Mo basically doesn’t have this need anymore. After returning to the Dragon Forest, she will distribute the dragon milk to some of the young dragons in the Dragon Forest, fulfilling her duty as the “Dragon King.”

 

Dragonkin are not mammals, so they don’t produce dragon milk only after laying eggs. Ordinary female dragons can choose not to lactate at all. However, most female dragons, after laying dragon eggs and hatching young dragons, will symbolically give a few decades of dragon colostrum. This milk contains the power of the dragon and immense magic, helping young dragons grow quickly and adapt to the strength of the dragon race. For adventurers outside, it is a complete supplement, and many adventurers consider dragon milk as a form of soft gold. In some empires that value strength, it is even sold at a price higher than gold.

 

“In the same weight category, the value of the Dragon King’s milk is estimated to be more than twice that of gold,” said Yin Xiamo.

 

In other words, the dragon milk I just drank in Ai Luodi’s rental house can be considered as consuming so much gold.

 

Of course, due to the different values of people in the two worlds, and the fact that people on Earth don’t know what “dragon milk” is, I can’t sell it as gold. Additionally, Fei Luo mentioned that giving dragon milk to guests is a custom among the dragon race, and it would be impolite not to drink it, so I had no choice but to take it in.

 

To help me quickly adapt to this “worldview,” Fei Luo also told me that secreting dragon milk does not have any impact on her body. It’s like how humans grow hair naturally, whether you cut it or not, it will still grow. If the grown hair can help others, that’s even better, if nobody wants it, one can choose to cut it short if needed. Fei Luo’s dragon milk situation is somewhat similar. In fact, it’s a legacy issue between her and Yin Xiamo.

 

Originally, the dragon race had formed an alliance with the allies of the hero. However, due to the hero’s sacrifice, the dragon race chose to withdraw from the alliance. Still, Fei Luo, unwilling to leave due to her good relationship with the hero Xiao Mo, chose to navigate this “muddy water.” She fought alongside Xiao Mo for centuries, almost not making it through several times. Xiao Mo was responsible for searching the nearby forest caves for natural treasures helpful for the dragon race’s recovery. Fei Luo chose to secrete dragon milk to ensure Xiao Mo’s body nutrition and magical supply. Over the centuries, they developed mutual understanding and habits.

 

Until now, the habit of Fei Luo “secreting dragon milk” has formed, and she has become lazy to modify this aspect of her body.

 

“Reducing the bust size from the upper bust size… 24, your figure is really something,” Ouyang Xue exclaimed after measuring Fei Luo’s body with a ruler on the first floor of the cafe. “In a few days, I’ll try making a promotional PV for you. I estimate that there will be an increase in customers coming to the store.”

 

“A promotional PV?”

 

I’m not sure how to translate Xiao Mo’s “Adaptive Language Barrier,” Fei Luo looked puzzled and asked, “What is that?”

 

“That’s our café’s tradition, but we can put that aside for now. The immediate priority is to sign the employment contract,” Ouyang Xue said, putting away her notebook.

 

“Have you decided to work here?”

 

“Uh, just wait a moment…”

 

At this moment, Yin Xiamo stepped forward, “Fei Luo’s ID… She lost it a few days ago and is in the process of reapplying. It should be ready tomorrow or the day after.”

 

“We can’t sign the contract now, right?”

 

Ouyang Xue didn’t press further, saying, “That’s okay. We can wait until the ID is ready before signing the contract. Your name is Fei Luo?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Surname Fei?”

 

“Uh…”

 

Fei Luo was about to say something, but Yin Xiamo quickly stepped in, “Yes, the surname is Fei, and the given name is Luo.”

 

Seemingly finding our relationship a bit strange, Ouyang Xue glanced at Yin Xiamo, then at me, looking like she wanted to ask something but ultimately didn’t. “Well, since you all are good friends… let’s wait for Fei Luo’s little sister to get her ID, then we can decide. During these days, both of you can help her get familiar with the café, do some chores, or just hang out in the café. However, you can’t engage in any work that involves contact with customers or food.”

 

As if concerned that we might object, Ouyang Xue explained further, “Our cafe has gained quite a bit of online popularity, and many competitors and… well, some people are eyeing us. With an ID, you also need a recently processed health certificate, or we might get reported.”

 

I nodded, “I understand.”

 

Actually, in the first few days, Xiao Mo and I adopting the approach of “working before obtaining certification” violated the regulations. However, at that time, the cafe wasn’t well-known yet, and opening required a tight schedule. Ouyang Xue had to sign a contract with me first and then gave me three days to obtain certification.

 

“Boss!”

 

As we were talking, several customers entered through the nearby entrance. “Boss Ouyang, we’re back! Bring us a large plate of chicken and two large colas!”

 

“Coming!”

 

Responding to the entering customers, Ouyang Xue stood up, patting our shoulders. “I owe you guys another favor.”

 

“No worries, it’s a mutually beneficial arrangement.”

 

I smiled, “Ouyang, you provide us with work and pay, and we help out in the cafe.”

 

“I was referring to introducing this person…”

 

Ouyang Xue gave Fei Luo a strange look, “Child, have you really studied bartending?”

 

“Yes, I’ve studied for at least ten years.”

 

“We currently don’t sell high-proof alcohol in our shop, but we’re considering it. If you’re not busy later, I’d like to see your skills.”

 

“No problem.”

 

Fei Luo appeared confident, “I’m quite skilled in bartending.”

 

Ouyang Xue didn’t say anything more, taking the menu and hurrying over to the customers.

 

“The language here is different from the other side. In this world, you can use the name Fei Luo first. Just a single sound for the surname, ‘Fei.'”

 

Once Ouyang Xue was far away, Xiao Mo said to the black-haired girl in front of us, “You don’t need to worry about the dragon clan’s surname.”

 

“Such a short name.”

 

Fei Luo nodded, “I don’t mind, but you mentioned something about an ID just now. Is it necessary to have that to work here?”

 

“Yeah, later I’ll take you around the city and help you get an ID,” Yin Xiamo said.

 

Xiao Mo looked a bit troubled, “You mentioned ten years of bartending experience just now. Here, ten years is already a long time conceptually. I might need to adjust your age a bit, say you started working with adults at 16, so now you’re 26. Is that okay?”

 

“Only 26?” Fei Luo widened her eyes. “That’s way off! I’m clearly seven thous…”

 

“Except for the three of us, the average lifespan for humans here is around eighty years,” Xiao Mo crossed her arms. “26 is already considered quite old.”

 

“Really?” Fei Luo looked somewhat confused. “Well… then, Xiao Mo, you decide. I’m not very clear about the situation here.”

 

“Yeah, later I’ll explain the details to you,” Xiao Mo said.

 

I couldn’t help but ask, “Xiao Mo, I’m really curious about how you knew about ID cards back then and how you magically… got my documents done.”

 

“Ai Luodi’s mom told me. She informed me that you need an ID for renting and working outside. I asked her how to get an ID, and she seemed to think I came from an orphanage and gave me a detailed explanation.”

 

Yin Xiamo didn’t seem to have any intention of hiding it. “I spent over a month, hiding every day at the police station to observe the process of getting an ID. I tracked and learned how to use those devices from the people there. Later, I sneakily made one for myself and then went out to find a job.”

 

“Later, I realized the ID I got was actually fake, not entered into the computer. I used a few months’ salary to buy a computer from Ai Luodi’s relative, the one in the room. I learned how to search for information online, made a few trips to the police station, and figured out the whole process of getting an ID.”

 

At this point, Yin Xiamo turned to look at me. “Nuo’er, your documents were also handled this way. After all, the people in this world are pretty clueless. Without the concept of magic, basic invisibility or interference with magic is enough to get by.”

 

Indeed, that’s how it was…

 

I couldn’t help but smile and sigh. Before this, I had speculated on various methods Xiao Mo might have used for “document processing.” I even fantasized about her using some sort of weapon like “causality” to interfere with this world’s timeline, creating a “Yin Nuo’er” out of thin air, forcefully altering people’s perceptions here, making everyone who might come into contact with me aware of the existence of “Yin Nuo’er.”

 

But Xiao Mo told me she simply used basic invisibility and secretly learned the official process for document processing, ultimately handling her own ID.

 

Thinking about it this way, all my previous assumptions—like Xiao Mo’s reincarnation theory, Xiao Mo’s dual-soul integrated Demon Lord theory, Xiao Mo simulator theory, and the like—seemed to be unfounded.

 

“Alright, let’s go with this plan for now, Nuo’er. I’ll take her outside for a bit, and you can rest here.”

 

During my contemplation, Yin Xiamo had already stood up. “Fei Luo needs time to learn the language of this world and adapt to the local lifestyle. Ordinary memory display won’t be very effective. I’ll be guiding her while we walk, and we should be back around 8 PM.”

 

“Is it in Shenzhen City?”

 

I hesitated for a moment. “Keep your phone on, okay?”

 

“Don’t worry, we won’t end up in a deserted area, it’s just in the city center.”

 

Yin Xiamo leaned in and planted a “smack” on my face. “There’s a magic mark on Nuo’er’s bell around her neck. If you can’t reach me on the phone, you can hold onto the bell and talk to me.”

 

“Alright.”

 

I also stood up, giving a peck on Yin Xiamo’s smooth and fair face before turning to Fei Luo. “You two… stay safe.”

 

Why do I feel like this “stay safe” doesn’t quite match the situation? Never mind Xiao Mo, Fei Luo is a colossal dragon who can transform into a 40-50-meter black dragon king at any time. Shouldn’t it be the residents of this city who need to be cautious?

 

“Ding-dong! Welcome!”

 

At this moment, the sound of customers entering the shop echoed from the first floor.

 

“Why are you coming here at this time?”

 

Then came Ouyang Xue’s voice, “The cafe has exceeded the monthly quota.”

 

“I came precisely because the quota was exceeded.”

 

Following that, Su Yunjin’s voice chimed in, “Who else is on duty today besides you?”

 

“Lan Jiajia, Li Chen. Li Chen is out for a delivery.”

 

“Is Nuo’er taking a day off?”

 

“She is, but coincidentally, she’s in the cafe.”

 

Near the cafe’s entrance, I saw Ouyang Xue pointing in our direction. “Xiao Mo is here too.”

 

“Hey!”

 

Su Yunjin, carrying a large backpack, waved towards us. “Is Nuo’er coming for coffee at this time?”

 

“Not… hiccup.” I burped, “Coming to accompany a friend for… hiccup, an interview.”

 

“Her name is Fei Luo, claiming to have ten years of bartending experience. It’s the first time I’ve heard this surname,” Ouyang Xue said. “Since she’s Nuo’er’s friend, I’ll let her pass directly. Try to get more funding from above, I want to hire a few more maids. We really don’t have enough staff now.”

 

“What’s wrong with the surname Fei? Although it’s not in the Hundred Family Surnames, it’s still a valid surname,” Su Yunjin patted the large backpack on her back.

 

“I came here today specifically to discuss the expansion plan with you. We’re planning to build an underground floor beneath the cafe.”

 

“What?”

 

Ouyang Xue seemed surprised, “Are you serious?”

 

Su Yunjin neither confirmed nor denied, “Aren’t you busy right now?”

 

“It’s hard to say. The further we go, the more customers we get. If you’re serious, it’s best to seize the opportunity to explain as soon as possible.”

 

“Okay, okay, come over here.”

 

At Su Yunjin’s signal, Ouyang Xue, dressed in a maid outfit, walked over to us.

 

“Is this Nuo’er’s friend? Or is it still the same, bringing surprises every time.”

 

Su Yunjin waved to Fei Luo, “Hello, what should I call you?”

 

“Fei Luo.”

 

Fei Luo was not shy at all and confidently introduced herself, “I am Dragon, uh… cough cough, I am a 26-year-old ordinary bartender with ten years of bartending experience.”

 

“Really? Isn’t that a coincidence? We are just planning to open an underground floor beneath the cafe, specifically for adults, and it will serve fruit wine and cocktails.”

 

Taking the backpack from behind to the front, Su Yunjin seemed unaware that Yin Xiamo had activated her “Adaptive Language Barrier.” She took out a thick stack of documents from the backpack and placed them on the table, “Let’s have a brief meeting. Originally, someone higher up should have presided over this meeting in a few days, but he has been sent on a business trip by Mayor Ye these days. So, I’ll convey the message briefly.”

 

“Nuo’er, Ouyang Xue, and Xiao Mo, take a look.”

 

Handing out the documents to each of us, Su Yunjin took out her phone, tapped on the screen, and then placed it on the table, “Currently, the cafe has two floors, right? The first floor is the restaurant, and the second floor is the cafe, milk tea, and desserts. We are planning to add a new underground floor, and its design style is like this…”

 

Curiously, I took the document and looked at the design drawing on top, then glanced at the “simulation” on Su Yunjin’s phone screen and blurted out, “Cyberpunk?”

 

Because whether it’s the proposal handed over by Su Yunjin or the presentation on her phone screen, it gives me a sense of “cyberpunk.” However, it can’t be exactly called cyberpunk, it just has that vibe. The images on Su Yunjin’s phone screen are filled with light pollution and a rebellious atmosphere, with props, furniture, and lighting having a futuristic tech feel. It contrasts sharply with the first-floor two-dimensional atmosphere and the second-floor cute style of the cafe.

 

“More accurately, it’s futuristic esports,” Su Yunjin explained. “We plan to design the underground floor with this kind of style, creating a gaming and entertainment room with this atmosphere. There might be an entrance fee, and we’ll offer fruit wine, cocktails, and advanced gaming equipment for entertainment.”

 

Ouyang Xue hesitated visibly, “High-end internet cafe?”

 

“It’s a bit different from an internet cafe. Here, we lean more towards entertainment,” Su Yunjin continued to explain. “Future technology, entertainment, socializing, live streaming… combining these elements.”

 

“Hold on a moment,” Ouyang Xue was puzzled, “Are you saying there will be construction work here later? This is not a small project. It will take several months of closure, essentially abandoning the customer base we’ve painstakingly built up in the early stages. Moreover, the market for esports is shrinking nationwide now. I’m not very supportive of doing this.”

 

“It’s not that extreme. When we were designing it initially, we already factored in this underground floor.”

 

Su Yunjin said something that shocked me, “The space below the cafe is currently empty. When the time comes, we just need to open a door on the first floor. It won’t take long.”

 

Ouyang Xue was also surprised, “The lower floor is already prepared?”

 

“Yeah, the company was afraid you would find it too burdensome and didn’t mention it. Initially, the design of the cafe was for the first floor to be a dining area, the second floor for desserts, and the basement for leisure and entertainment.”

 

Su Yunjin put away her phone and gestured with her eyes towards the entrance to the cat living area, “Do you see that wall on the right? The entrance is behind the cat climbing frame there. When the workers come for renovation, they just need to break through that wall. They can renovate at night, block it with a painting during the day, and cover the cat climbing frame. No one will notice.”

 

Ouyang Xue was stunned for a while, “Why enter the gaming scene at this time?”

 

“I can only say… the winter of the gaming industry is about to end,” Su Yunjin yawned, “Those old men didn’t explain much either. Anyway, if there’s a loss, let them bear it.”

 

“That’s it for now. I have to go talk about a few deals. When Lan Jiajia comes down later, show her these documents.”

 

Putting the backpack back on, Su Yunjin stood up, “The renovation will actually take quite a while. I’m just telling you in advance.”

 

“Go on, no need to see you off, Young Master.”

 

Ouyang Xue then picked up a document, “It seems this notice isn’t urgent. They even let you come alone and be so hasty.”

 

“It’s really not urgent. The construction period is quite long.”

 

Su Yunjin walked towards the door, “I’ll be going now, Sister Ouyang, don’t overwork yourself. I still want to eat the wedding cake from you and Li Chen later.”

 

“Get lost! I’d rather marry Dingman the cat than him!”

 

“……”

 

After Su Yunjin left, Yin Xiamo and Fei Luo stood up from their seats, “See you in the evening, Nuo’er!”

 

“Farewell, Brave Sir!”

 

Fei Luo even leaned over and tapped the bell around my neck. After finding no sound, she showed a curious expression, “Isn’t it a cat?”

 

“It’s definitely not a cat!”

 

I clenched my fist, “Hurry up, I just want some peace and quiet here.”

 

Currently, the maids in the cafe, while Ouyang Xue and Lan Jiajia had large busts, and Ai Luodi had a distinct personality, they were more or less ordinary people. Their appearances were just slightly prettier than most girls.

 

But unlike them, both Yin Xiamo and I were different. Xiao Mo came from another world, maybe due to the existence of magic or the excellent genes of the demon race. Xiao Mo was quite “perfect” in both appearance and figure. As for me, my body was “crafted” by Xiao Mo according to the current aesthetic standards on Earth. Ignoring the discussion about the chest, my appearance, figure, and skin were “perfect” to the point where people often said I looked “like a doll” online.

 

Similarly, Fei Luo, as a dragon, had an explosive figure and a stunning appearance. If there was anyone who was a fan of well-endowed women, they probably wouldn’t be able to move after seeing Fei Luo for the first time. This was the main reason why Ouyang Xue decided to hire Fei Luo after casually asking a few questions.

 

Actually, even if Fei Luo didn’t have the so-called “experience as a bartender,” it wouldn’t matter. As a waitress, especially one whose appearance and figure were the selling points as a maid, she had already won by a large margin. Unless there were obvious personality flaws, Ouyang Xue wouldn’t have let her go.

 

“Hey, I thought it was a cat. When you guys went to the Catgirl Tribe earlier, the little cats inside all wore similar bells. They all had a golden ball with a bow on top…” Fei Luo explained strangely under my gaze.

 

“Wait a moment.” I realized something was off, “What did you just say?”

 

“The little cats from the Catgirl Tribe all wear similar bells.”

 

“Like this one?”

 

I noticed Yin Xiamo discreetly moved away behind Fei Luo.

 

I quickly asked, “In the other world, does it mean that a cat from the Catgirl Tribe wearing such a bell signifies having an owner?”

 

“Yes, don’t you know?”

 

Fei Luo blurted out, “Wearing it around the neck, it carries the magical aura of the owner. Previously, you… cough, Noble Sir and Xiao Mo went to the Catgirl Tribe, and they claimed a little calico cat as their own. If I remember correctly, they named that cat Meow Lulu. Your thing has been imprinted with Xiao Mo’s magical aura, something similar to…”

 

“That’s enough.”

 

Yin Xiamo swiftly grabbed Fei Luo’s hand, “Let’s not talk about this. Nuo’er, I’ll take her around.”

 

“Yin Xiamo!”

 

Hearing this, I finally understood why someone had gone to great lengths to put a bell around my neck. I stood up abruptly, “You stay right there.”

 

“Come on, let’s go!”

 

Yin Xiamo slipped away faster than a rabbit at this moment, taking Fei Luo with her like a gust of wind, running out of the cafe’s entrance. In that instant before leaving, I heard her complain to the black dragon girl beside her, “Didn’t I tell you not to bring up things from the past…”

 

“……”

 

“Oh? Have they all left?”

 

After Yin Xiamo and Fei Luo departed, Lan Jiajia finally came down from the second floor, carrying a tray with a cup of grape juice. She sat across from me and the large rabbit on her chest twitched slightly. “I’ve been hearing your voices for a while. But there was a customer on the second floor insisting on having a non-bitter coffee, so it took some time to adjust for him.”

 

“A non-bitter coffee?” I wondered, “Can’t you just add a lot of sugar to cover the bitterness?”

 

“Some customers are very sensitive, adding sugar won’t work for them. We need to use condensed milk and honey to adjust,” Lan Jiajia explained. She gestured to the grape juice she had taken down from the table, “A customer ordered this grape juice, paid and left in a hurry. It’s a large cup, and I peeled a whole bunch of grapes for it. Couldn’t finish it, Nuo’er, would you like to take care of this cup?”

 

“Sure, thanks…” I took the cup and punctured the film with a straw.

 

“Nuo’er seems a bit unhappy from the look of it,” Lan Jiajia remarked, perhaps sensing my expression.

 

She smiled, “Let me guess… another disagreement with Xiao Mo?”

 

“She’s always like that,” I complained, “likes to meddle in some weird things… tease me.”

 

“Is it because of this bell?” Lan Jiajia’s voice was gentle, “It’s quite cute, suits you well.”

 

“It doesn’t suit me at all!”

 

I instinctively retorted, “Isn’t it meant for little cats with owners?”

 

“Indeed, in most cases, that’s the interpretation. But this wasn’t given to you by Xiao Mo?”

 

Lan Jiajia extended her hand, carefully lifting the bell around my neck and examining it, “Even if it’s the same thing, when different people give it, the meaning is different, you know?”

 

“Different meaning?”

I was puzzled, “What’s different about it?”

 

“Aren’t you and Xiao Mo on good terms? When she gave you this gift, she surely hoped you’d be happy, right?”

 

Lan Jiajia rested her chin on her hands, observing me drinking grape juice, “Before, Xiao Ai also gave me a strange gift. At that time, there was a particularly ugly set of costumes in the game, and the forums were full of criticism. Almost the entire internet was boycotting that new outfit. None of us wanted to buy it, but Xiao Ai logged into my account directly, bought all the colors of the outfit, and told me to dress a bit ugly in regular times. She said it’s to avoid attracting too many rivals when robbing a carriage all dressed up nicely.”

 

“I knew back then that Xiao Ai actually understood everything. She just hoped I could be more relaxed and happier.”

 

Talking about this, Lan Jiajia raised her hand to show me a bead bracelet with the word “Blue” engraved on it, “Actually, I find this thing quite ugly. But Xiao Ai said it’s not ugly, so I just went along with her.”

 

“You two…”

 

For some reason, feeling a bit touched, I quickly finished the juice in my cup and ate the grape flesh. Then, I stood up from my seat.

 

Lan Jiajia in front of me puzzled, “Where are you going? Won’t you sit for a while? The sun outside is so bright…”

 

“No.”

 

I took out my phone and checked the time.

 

“I’m going to the market to buy groceries. I’ll cook something she likes tonight.”

 

“……”

 

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