I'm in Pokémon, but the system is Stardew Valley.

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Fifty thousand Alliance Coins is a considerable sum, and considering that it has only been a week since Fang Gu started advertising, Lance was able to transfer fifty thousand Alliance Coins to Fang Gu in one go, which means he must have earned at least ten times that amount.

However, the exchange rate of the Union Coin is actually more like the exchange rate of the Japanese Yen in Fang Gu's previous life.

Therefore, 50,000 Alliance Coins is not a lot.

It's probably possible to build about one-fifth of the cellar.

"I received it. You could have just let me know online. Why did I make a special trip?"

Lance rubbed his large hands together, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "Of course, it's not just about that. There's actually something else I'd like you to help me with."

Sure enough, looking at Lance's flustered appearance, Fang Gu realized, just as he had thought, that it couldn't be that this was all over just one thing.

"Here's the thing, Mayor Foyth wants me to be in charge of the food stalls for the entire Easter holiday."

"But the number of people who made reservations this year is just too many!"

"I know you're a great cook! Some people even come here specifically for you."

"So, I was wondering if you could help me manage the Easter food stall."

Lance clasped his hands together and pleaded with Fang Gu.

Fang Gu rubbed his nose, a smile on his face. "I thought something serious had happened. It just so happened that I didn't have anything else to do that day. I can't just stay on the ranch and not interact with society."

"so?"

A glimmer of hope shone in Lance's eyes.

Fang Gu nodded. "I agree. I happen to have a pastry that's perfect for that holiday."

“That’s wonderful,” Lance said happily, looking around. “Could I try that pastry you mentioned?”

"Then you may have to wait a moment."

Fang Gu tied on a Bulbasaur apron and gently patted the head of the fluffy puff.

"Thanks a lot."

The preliminary preparations for the cream puffs are almost complete; only a few finishing touches remain.

Mianmian Puff shook her head, indicating that she was not used to it at all. She affectionately licked Fang Gu's cheek with her little tongue, making Fang Gu's cheek full of saliva.

Fang Gu was only able to continue rolling out the dough after the fluffy cream puff was pulled away by the grumpy Bulbasaur with its vine whip.

Wrap the pink filling with the dough, then gently shape it into a pastry and arrange them one by one on a plate.

Lance's keen sense of smell detected a fragrance.

That's the scent of flowers.

Strange, this is a smell that shouldn't be in the kitchen.

Lance stood up and searched for the source of the aroma. It was obvious that the fragrance was coming from the filling in front of Fang Gu.

"What kind of filling is this? It's a color I've never seen before," Lance asked.

"You'll find out when the time comes."

Fang Gu smiled and kept Lance in suspense for a moment.

Immediately, Fang Gu carried a plate of pancakes brushed with egg wash into the oven and set the timer.

"Then let's sit down and wait for a while."

“I’d really like to hear the stories Mr. Lance collected at the Starlight Restaurant.”

When the story was mentioned, Lance's eyes lit up instantly.

To be honest, if he hadn't become a cook, he might have become a wandering poet.

Most of the legendary stories in the Pokémon world are related to Pokémon.

The most captivating aspects of Pokémon are undoubtedly the legendary Pokémon that are little known and rarely sighted.

Unfortunately, in his previous life, Fang Gu had saved the Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Galar, and other regions several times as the protagonist of the world.

In terms of knowledge about Pokémon, Fang Gu is no less knowledgeable than any Pokémon Professor in the world today.

As they talked, Fang Gu took the lead in telling the story.

The ocean current god who controls the ocean currents in the Orange Islands, the land god and sea god who fight over territory in the Hoenn region, and the sky dragon who mediates the war.

The stories captivated Lance, making him feel as if he were intoxicated.

Seeing Lance's appearance, Fang Gu joked, "Mr. Lance, we don't sell alcohol on our ranch, we don't even have yeast for brewing."

A hint of displeasure appeared on Lance's rosy face. "Fang Gu, keep going, it's getting to the exciting part."

"As for the yeast, my Twisted Dog just gave birth to a few puppies and I'm looking for adopters. I think you'd be a great candidate."

Fang Gu's face lit up with joy; the paparazzi he had been trying to win over had actually appeared under these circumstances.

"Ding!"

Chapter 173 Flower Cake

"Ding."

The oven gave the timer to end.

"It's done."

Fang Gu stood up and looked at Lance, "How can a good story not be paired with a good pastry and tea?"

"Let me take the cake out first."

Fang Gu's words made Lance's heart itch, and his eyes remained fixed on Fang Gu.

"call!"

After Fang Gu opened the oven, a plume of hot white steam escaped, as if it had broken free of the cage called "oven" and was eager to come into the world.

Under the white steam, the pancakes on the iron plate glistened with oil, and the flaky crust would fall off with the slightest touch.

"Be careful of the burn."

Fang Gu handed a cake to Lance and gave him some instructions.

A buttery aroma wafted into Lance's nostrils, making him momentarily forget the captivating story he had just been listening to.

Now, Lance's culinary spirit has taken over, and he begins to critique the pastries in front of him.

Lance gently squeezed the pastry in front of him with his large hand, applying slight pressure, and the pastry made a "crispy" sound.

It's incredibly stress-relieving!

Lance broke the cake in front of him open, revealing the rosy red filling inside, and you could even see the dried flower petals inside.

"Is this made of fresh flowers?"

Fang Gu nodded slightly. "When I woke up yesterday morning, I found a letter in my mailbox from Mrs. Martha, which contained the recipe for flower cakes."

In her letter, Mrs. Martha said that she had come several times to thank Fang Gu, but she had always missed the times when Fang Gu went out. She agreed to bring Joe, who had recovered, to visit her next time.

At the end of the letter, Mrs. Martha also wrote that she had heard that Fang Gu enjoyed cooking in his spare time, so she was sharing her family's treasured recipe for flower cakes with Fang Gu as a token of her gratitude.

The fresh flower petals used to make these flower cakes were the petals that fell yesterday when the three bees evolved into the queen bee.

Lance put the broken, still-warm flower cake into his mouth.

The first sensation upon tasting is the crispiness of the outer layer, followed by a chewy texture, reminiscent of dried fruit.

Immediately, a sweet aroma filled Lance's mouth.

Lance's eyes lit up with surprise.

He never expected that flower cakes made from flowers could taste so delicious!

If these were sold at an Easter stall, the children would love them, and they would definitely sell like hotcakes!

"That's great, I'm really looking forward to seeing flower cakes at the Easter stalls."

"This is sure to be the most popular item during Easter."

Lance licked his fingers, his eyes sparkling as he looked at Fang Gu, pointing at the flower cake, "Can I have another one?"

"of course."

With a smile on his face, Fang Gu distributed the remaining flower cakes to the Pokémon beside him.

"Aww!" [Delicious!!]

"Dada!" [So delicious!!]

"Wow!" [I love it!!]

A happy expression appeared on Mianmian's face, especially since she had contributed to the delicious flower cake!

The fluffy cream puffs swayed, their cotton candy-like bodies releasing a fragrant aroma reminiscent of flowers.

"What is this?" Lance asked excitedly.

"It must be that the cream puff has learned a new trick."

Fang Gu's expression remained calm, as if he had already anticipated this situation.

【Flower Cake, Quality C. A special dish made from the fresh flowers that Flower Leaf Stem cares for daily. It contains a trace of Fairy-type energy. Pokémon that eat it can learn flower-related moves, while humans who eat it will emit a charming floral scent.】

Fang Gu glanced at Lance with a wicked smile. Lance, who looked burly and rough, was actually emitting a fragrance like flowers because of the flower cakes.

Furthermore, according to the more detailed description on the Stardew Valley panel, each edible flower cake emits the aroma of a different flower.

Some are sunflowers, some are roses, and some are carnations...

"Wow~"

Mianmian Puff jumped onto Fang Gu's shoulder, like a child showing off her new gift.

It kept swaying its body, emitting a flower-like fragrance.

Enveloped in the fragrance of flowers, Fang Gu felt all the fatigue in his body relieved, experiencing an extraordinary sense of comfort.

"I know you're amazing."

Fang Gu kneaded the fluffy cream puff, which resembled the fluffy texture of a marshmallow.