Chapter 208 Hailey: Can't I attend the family dinner?
Good day, Ms. Dibi Dibi.
Pei Hening looked at the little robot's red vest, where the words "Highway Mail" were prominently displayed.
She paused for a moment, put on her coat, and walked down the steps to stand at the same level as it: "Good day, is there a package for me?"
The robot took out a letter and handed it to her: "Yes, Mr. Ryan sent you a letter."
After Pei Hening signed for it, he gave it copper coins as usual.
The robot's eyes on its display screen instantly widened and rounded, and it gripped the coin tightly: "Madam, you really gave it to me?"
"Yes."
It was only then that Pei Hening belatedly realized that the robot that delivered her letters and packages each time might not be the same robot.
She took the letter back to her car and opened it.
"Dear Dibi: Grower Norili has resumed production. The nutrient solution you asked me to keep an eye on last time is now available again. There are 80 bottles available this time, and it's currently only sold at the main store. I've applied for online purchase eligibility for you. (Attached is an online purchase invitation card for the Highway Store)"
— Ryan.
February 22, 8675 (Road Calendar)
Pei Hening took out the "Highway Shop Online Purchase Invitation Card" and opened the light screen. The invitation card was integrated into the light screen, and a new friend [Highway Shop (Online)] appeared in her [Member Special] section.
Chu Xuange asked, "Baby, who sent you a letter?"
Pei Hening sat back on the sofa and handed him the letter. "It's from Manager Ryan."
While eating her seafood noodles, she clicked on [Roadside Shop (Online)] and found the newly listed nutrient solution.
Ryan said that 80 bottles were put on the shelves this time, but when she clicked in, there were only 26 bottles left.
This nutrient solution sells very well.
Pei Hening noticed the price: 5 silver coins a bottle, which wasn't cheap, but she had a membership card and a title, so buying it all wouldn't cost much.
"Only 80 bottles of nutrient solution were put on the shelves?"
"Yeah, they're all gone now. I'll buy the remaining 26 bottles."
Chu Xuange suddenly remembered her profession and asked, "Baby, have you decided what you want to buy as a proxy?"
Pei Hening put down her chopsticks, drank some water, and asked, "Do you have any suggestions?"
"This isn't a suggestion, just an option for you. I have two 'Wandering City One-Day Passes,' so we can also do one more shopping trip in Wandering City."
Chu Xuange frowned, then said, "But we still need to process the 'Wandering City Shopping Agent Permit' as soon as possible; every 'Wandering City One-Day Pass' we can save is a bonus."
"Next time we go to the black market, I'll find someone to buy some information."
Pei Hening nodded: "Last time the results were released, the system also gave me a one-day trip pass, so I really need to save it."
She can't keep waiting for special trade fairs, nor can she rely on the "Wandering City Day Trip Card" to complete her career quests on every map, just like you can't put all your eggs in one basket.
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Highway Shop Headquarters.
After receiving Pei Hening's order, Ryan took the robot to pack it for her.
He had barely stepped out of the highway store headquarters when he was dragged into an empty room.
He looked up and saw Ms. Hayley, an adventurer, holding a longsword inlaid with a red magic gem in one hand, wearing silver soft armor and combat boots, with her long yellow hair tied in a high ponytail.
"Ryan, it's been a long time."
After Ryan recognized the person in front of him, he breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Ms. Hayley, is there something you need?"
Hayley planted her longsword on the ground, looked Ryan up and down, and said, "I heard that Gallagher spoils his nephew the most, is that right?"
Alarm bells rang in Ryan's mind. What did Ms. Hayley mean by that?
Seeing that he didn't answer, Hailey's smile deepened: "Looks like I guessed right. Will your uncle forge weapons for me out of consideration for you?"
Ryan's heart sank when he realized her intention: "Ms. Hayley, I have no face in front of my uncle."
Hailey tilted her head, looked at the fear on his face, and slowly said, "I don't believe it."
Ryan: "..."
My uncle ruined me!
He forced himself to calm down and began to analyze for her: "Ms. Hayley, you know my uncle's temper. The more you act like this, the less willing he is to forge weapons for you."
"Oh? What suggestions do you have? Tell me."
Ryan: "My uncle is more responsive to gentle persuasion than force. Why don't you try talking to him again? He definitely won't be able to refuse you."
Hailey scoffed and said, "Are you taking me for a fool? Gallagher only responds to gentle persuasion, not force?"
Ryan wiped the sweat from his brow, revealing his true intentions: "It's much more likely than you threatening my uncle with me to make him forge weapons for you."
Hailey looked on in surprise: "Who told you I was going to arrest you to threaten him?"
Ryan: "???"
"So what do you mean?"
After hesitating for a moment, Hailey forced herself to speak, "I heard you're having a family dinner tomorrow, and I want to attend too."
Ryan cautiously probed, "You said it yourself, it was a family dinner."
Hailey glared at him: "What do you mean? Does that mean I can't attend a family dinner? Did you know your uncle was put on a mission in the Explorers' Hall a few days ago?"
Ryan is numb. That old dog Gallagher ruined him!
Hailey picked up the sword that was propping up on the ground, her brows furrowed with awkwardness and irritation: "Speak, do you agree or disagree?"
Ryan gave a dry laugh: "Since you've said so, I certainly agree."
Hailey was satisfied with his attitude and let him leave.
Ryan, looking disheveled, went to pack Pei Hening's package. After finishing, he sent a message to Gallagher.
[The Most Handsome Manager Ryan]: Uncle, you've ruined me.
[Gallach has no bad habits]:?
[The Most Handsome Manager Ryan]: Adventurer Hayley has come to see me; she wants to attend our family's dinner party.
[Gallach has no bad habits]: Refusal.
[The Most Handsome Manager Ryan]: I can't refuse.
[The Most Handsome Manager Ryan]: She came all the way to the Highway Store's main branch to wait for me.
[The Most Handsome Manager Ryan]: Uncle, you've ruined me.
[Gallach has no bad habits]: I won't attend this family dinner. Can I go on a trip instead?
[Galach has no bad habits]: I'm just going to visit my VIP in the Demon Realm.
[The Most Handsome Manager Ryan]: What about me? What if she can't see you and takes it out on me?
[The Most Handsome Manager Ryan]: Uncle, are you my real uncle?
Gallagher didn't reply to his messages, and Ryan cursed as he closed the chat window, wondering if he should go on a business trip to avoid the storm.
But Hailey would never give up so easily; how many times had she approached Gallagher?
Ryan suddenly noticed that he had packed the package, but hadn't sent it out yet.
Or should he go to the 99-999 section to lay low for a while? Hailey is so busy, with so many orders, she can't possibly go to the 99-999 section with him, can she?
Ryan thought it was feasible more and more. He carried the package back to the head office and decided to submit an application for investigation and research.