After it ended, Alex walked over to the mirror and was surprised to see a much better version of himself. Without modesty, he looked more handsome than ever.
When he lifted his shirt and checked himself out in the mirror, he couldn't help but feel quite attractive. He was pleased with how his six-pack abs were shaping up, and his muscles looked strong, without being too bulky.
He gave himself a satisfied nod, feeling quite pleased with the transformation he was experiencing.
He was taken aback when he received 2 notifications from the system.
[Ding! The host has been assigned 2 New Missions!]
[Mission 1 – 'I want to increase profit!'
Description: Your business needs to make more money if you plan to expand.
Requirements: Triple the daily average profit of the shop.
Rewards:
25000 dollars;
400 exp;
Leveling Up Skill Knowledge of Culinary Arts.
]
[Mission 2 – 'I want to make it into a Brand of my Café. So, I want to open more Branches!'
Description: Your business is thriving, and it's time to expand by opening another branch, making your shop known throughout the city.
Requirements: Open a branch with the same profit as the main shop.
Rewards:
25000 dollars;
700 exp;
]
'Hmm, these missions might be tough but with the Culinary Arts knowledge I've gained. it is only a matter of time until I complete it' he thought.
'With the help of my knowledge in Culinary Arts, I can come up with new recipes for cakes, patties, pastries, rolls (both vegetarian and pasta rolls), and shakes (like Chocolate, Banana, and Almond shakes).' Alex plans out a strategy to make his Café famous in the long run.
'I've got 30k that I can use to invest in opening the new branch and finding a better apartment for me and Aria. Our current place is just awful. I should also get a new computer and phone for her.' he thought.
'I should make sure to include Culinary Arts in my daily study routine. Plus, I need to start searching for a new recipe that can make the shop really popular.' he reminded himself.
Alex stretched as he got up and headed for a shower before going to bed.
The next morning during his workout, Alex noticed that he had more endurance and could run at a faster pace. So, he included some exercises aimed at improving his overall vitality.
Once he returned home and freshened up with a shower, he had breakfast with Aria, and they chatted about various things while eating.
When Aria looked at Alex, she sensed that something was different.
'Is it just my imagination, or does my brother seem taller and more strong today compared to yesterday?' Aria thought to herself.
However, she dismissed the thought aside, while thinking it must be the workout Alex did every morning.
After washing the dishes, he went to work and Aria went to the library.
Arriving at the Café shop, it was already open for business.
"Good morning, Grace. How are you today?" he greeted the barista
"Good morning boss, I am doing well, thanks for asking. The manager is waiting for you in the office" she said with a smile.
"Thank you, Grace," he said.
When Alex entered the office, he was greeted by the sight of a young blonde woman in her twenties as she looked at some papers.
"Good morning, Sarah. You look as gorgeous as ever" Alex said with a smile.
Sarah lifted her head and found a handsome man looking at her. Strangely, he appeared even more attractive today than he did yesterday, exuding a stronger and more manly presence. She found herself a little lost by his appearance.
It was only after he went to his chair and sat down that she managed to snap out of her thoughts.
"Good morning, boss. Thank you, and you somehow look even more handsome today," she said with a chuckle.
"Haha, you have a great sense of humor," Alex said, laughing, and changing the topic.
She handed over the accounting report for the past week and had a brief conversation with Alex before leaving the room.
Alex was excited to begin his day, and the first task on his to-do list was to look for a new apartment.
Alex had set a budget of approximately $2,500 as the maximum price he was willing to pay for a new apartment.
Alex didn't want to rent an overly expensive apartment until his business became more profitable, so he was looking for a more affordable transitional apartment.
After looking for about half an hour, he finally discovered the ideal apartment, and the best part was that it wasn't too far from the high school he and Aria attended. Plus, it was close to all the things they needed.
He gave the landlady a call, and she informed him that he could come for a visit in the afternoon. Once he had set up an appointment, he ended the call.
"Now I need to begin my research on Café shop recipes and also focus on my studies. While I do have a few recipes from the system, I want to be absolutely sure about the one I want to introduce," Alex thought.
Over the next few hours, Alex spent time researching ingredients, recipes, and the fundamental concepts of culinary arts.
In the afternoon, he went to check out the apartment, and he really liked it.
The apartment had two bedrooms, one kitchen, one bathroom, and a living room. It was a perfect fit for two people.
Alex said that he was interested in renting the place. The landlady, who appeared to be an older woman, informed him that he could return the following day to complete the contract and some official paperwork.
Alex left feeling happy, knowing that he and Aria could finally leave the dumpster where they were currently staying.
After that, he headed to the mall and bought new computers and phones for both himself and Aria. He also bought some new clothes for him and Aria, nothing too fancy. Just basic clothes but they were new and much better than the clothes that they were currently wearing.
Altogether, he spent 5k on clothes and electronics. Thanks to the profit from the shop, he could comfortably cover this expense without feeling any financial strain.