thefictionvixens Chapter 143 Delicious grilled lamb skewers? Let's get some! Another encounter with the delivery
Chapter 143 Delicious grilled lamb skewers? Let's get some! Another encounter with the delivery
Chapter 143 Delicious grilled lamb skewers? Ten skewers, please! Another encounter with the delivery guy and Growlithe! (Please subscribe)
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"This...it's just that close."
Looking at the system notification, Ye Yinchuan felt helpless.
It's not a big problem. Anyway, there's a live stream tonight, so I'll be able to level up no matter what.
It will be interesting to see what new exclusive abilities will be rewarded this time.
Looking at the live stream earnings, it was 18590 yuan, which is quite considerable.
"This time, there was a rich young lady who gave us eight gold leaves, which is over ten thousand yuan. Adding up the other miscellaneous gifts, it's nearly twenty thousand..."
Ye Yinchuan recalled the live broadcast with a happy expression.
But I wasn't as excited as the first time.
After all, the first impression and impact of many things are the strongest.
"Let's prepare dinner."
Ye Yinchuan opened his food delivery app, struggling with what to have for dinner.
"This is... grilled lamb skewers? It smells delicious..."
Ye Yinchuan's eyes lit up when he saw a picture of grilled lamb skewers on one of the food delivery apps.
The sizzling, oily lamb, sprinkled with cumin, chili, and other seasonings, was grabbed in one hand.
"Three yuan a skewer? That's so cheap?"
Ye Yinchuan sometimes feels that the food delivery industry is a bit like Cthulhu.
Some things you think are inexpensive, like a bowl of fried rice, can cost you over thirty yuan.
As for lamb skewers, they seem to cost five yuan a small skewer in many places, but on delivery services, they're only three yuan a skewer...
Where can I seek justice?
If it's too expensive, I feel ripped off; if it's too cheap, I'm hesitant to eat it because I'm worried about food safety!
"Never mind, let's give it a try!"
Ye Yinchuan decisively ordered ten skewers of lamb. Including delivery and packaging fees, it only cost a little over thirty yuan, which was perfectly acceptable.
"Other things are quite expensive, a skewer of chicken wings costs 15 yuan... I'll just eat lamb skewers then."
Although live streaming is incredibly lucrative now, it's no exaggeration to say it's making a fortune every day.
But Ye Yinchuan's main principle is to save where you should and spend where you should. If you want to spend, don't be stingy; if you want to save, don't hesitate!
It's not like we can't afford it; whether we buy more or less depends entirely on our mood!
"It doesn't seem like enough food. We should give some to Snorlax and Litten too. Feebas probably eats meat too..."
After placing the order, Ye Yinchuan pondered for a moment and then placed another order for ten more skewers.
There are twenty skewers of grilled lamb in total. I should be full after eating seven or eight skewers. If I like them, I can eat ten skewers and share the rest with Munchlax and the others.
This time, when Ye Yinchuan placed his order, he also ordered two extra baked naan breads, a staple food to be eaten with mutton, so that his dinner would be much more substantial.
Order dinner.
Ye Yinchuan lay down and dozed off for a while, then applied medicine to Mumu Xiao.
This is something that absolutely cannot be neglected.
Then I fed all the Pokémon a batch of food.
Although Ye Yinchuan would bring them along when he ate something delicious, they were mostly just snacks, especially for the little Munchlax.
Even if Ye Yinchuan wanted it to eat its fill of lamb skewers, the owner couldn't possibly grill enough...
It could probably eat a whole sheep!
High-energy Pokémon food is still the best way to satisfy Munchlax's needs.
About half an hour later, a ding-dong sound came from outside the door.
It has to be said, this efficiency is really fast.
Ye Yinchuan was a little worried about whether the lamb skewers were cooked through.
But when he thought about how the shop was called "only selling lamb skewers," Ye Yinchuan decided to trust the owner's standards.
This time, when Ye Yinchuan opened the door, he didn't see anything strange or unusual—the Pokémon used for food delivery.
Instead, it was a somewhat familiar deliveryman, accompanied by his Growlithe dog.
Ye Yinchuan remembered; it was the deliveryman he had met on that rainy night.
He had also reminded his dog that it had a tumor and that he should take it to the vet for a check-up as soon as possible to prevent it from becoming malignant.
A quick glance revealed surgical wounds on the Growlithe dog, and Ye Yinchuan breathed a sigh of relief.
But upon closer inspection, his gaze became serious.
Because, on Growlithe's panel, it clearly says "Abdominal Tumor".
"Krillin, thank you so much. Thanks to you last time, I took my Growlithe to the vet for a checkup, and they found out I had an abdominal tumor, which was removed in time."
The vet said it's very rare for a problem to be detected this early, so my Growlithe and I are very lucky. As soon as I received your order, I delivered it to you as soon as possible.
Ye Yinchuan then remembered that the delivery time displayed on the food delivery app was one hour.
But there's a reason why it arrived so quickly.
That's because this delivery guy took care of me.
"Kabbi, I'm really broke because of the surgery. I'll definitely buy you a gift when I get my paycheck this month. I still have a lot of orders to process, so I have to go now, otherwise I'll get fined for being late!"
The delivery guy was in a hurry to leave.
Ye Yinchuan decided to speak up and tell him the cruel truth.
Sometimes, lies don't hurt; the truth is the sharpest knife.
However, that's only temporary. Only by telling the cruel truth can we prevent a greater tragedy!
"Wait a moment..."
Ye Yinchuan squatted down, looked at the lively and adorable Growlithe with its blinking eyes, gently stroked its head, and then placed his hand on the bandage left from the surgery.
"The tumor in the Growlithe dog hasn't been completely removed yet..."
It's a little embarrassing to talk about, and I feel like I'm the bad guy.
But Ye Yinchuan still had to tell the other party this fact.
Delivery drivers definitely have it tough. Judging from what he just said, he already had little money, and then he had to spend a lot on surgery.
It's important to know that Pokémon hospitals actually charge a lot of money.
"what……"
The delivery driver stood there, his brows furrowing involuntarily, the ends of his eyebrows drooping limply.
This is unbelievable.
At the same time, there was also a deep sense of helplessness and sadness.
"How could this happen..."
He also squatted down and gently stroked the Growlithe.
Ye Yinchuan hesitated for a moment, then remained silent before trying to offer some words of comfort.
But the deliveryman's eyes were full of tenderness and concern as he said:
"My Growlithe is so afraid of pain. If the tumor isn't completely removed, will it need surgery again? Will it need injections and medication? And its wound has only healed for two days... How much pain must it be in?"
At this moment, Ye Yinchuan was deeply moved.
Similarly, he also possesses immense empathy.
His ingrained way of thinking led him to believe that what the delivery driver cared about most was money, and the large amount of money needed to treat the Growlithe dog, which was why the delivery driver was so upset and found it so hard to accept.
He saw the hardships and vicissitudes of life in the deliverymen.
However, the truth is that what the delivery driver really cares about is that the Growlithe dog has suffered from illness and the pain it endured to treat its tumor, and now it has to go through all that suffering again!
Ye Yinchuan actually understood.
Because this is the mindset of people who love Pokémon.
Money is important, but money is cold and impersonal.
Just like losing a close family member, even having a lot of money can't make up for the pain!
That's roughly the idea.
But Ye Yinchuan also had some doubts. The Growlithe dog had just had surgery not long ago, and he was already taking it out to deliver food?
However, after a quick look, he understood.
Growlithe obviously didn't want to stay at home, so she came out on her own.
Delivery drivers don't follow you around the whole time; they also ride electric bikes.
So my worry was unnecessary.
At this moment, the Growlithe stretched out a paw and gently nudged the deliveryman.
He seemed somewhat remorseful, while also comforting the latter.
Ye Yinchuan read Growlithe's thoughts, and indeed they were:
"Brother, Growlithe doesn't want you to worry about it like this. Compared to its discomfort, you work harder to earn money. It actually feels like it's causing you trouble."
At this moment, Ye Yinchuan finally understood.
Why do some people say that love is about constantly feeling indebted?
When two people truly love each other, even humans and Pokémon cherish each other.
"It's okay, Growlithe, I'll pull myself together. You're definitely not a burden, you're the driving force that keeps me going. It's okay if the tumor can't be completely removed, we can just have another surgery. Money can be earned back, but I absolutely can't live without you."
As he spoke, the deliveryman hugged the Growlithe dog.
"Kirby, thank you so much. I'll take Growlithe to the vet for a checkup again."
"I'm telling you this cruel truth, I just hope you don't hate me..."
Ye Yinchuan joked, trying to ease the tension.
"Okay, if you really have any difficulties, contact me and I'll help you."
The deliveryman nodded, but from his resolute eyes, Ye Yinchuan could still tell that this was a young man who had not been truly defeated by life.
"Thank you so much. But I believe that I can overcome any difficulty with Growlithe."
After saying that, the deliveryman bowed to Ye Yinchuan and hurriedly left.
He still had many deliveries to make, so even after hearing this bad news, he couldn't dwell on his emotions for too long.
"well……"
Ye Yinchuan had originally planned to enjoy a delicious dinner, but instead witnessed the suffering of humanity.
My mood was somewhat dampened.
However, considering that even delivery drivers are so optimistic, I can't let myself be stuck like this for too long.
Mainly, it's a sense of sorrow, a feeling of compassion for humanity, yet also of helplessness.
"You will get better."
Ye Yinchuan knew all too well that everyone has their own difficulties, and life is full of disappointments.
But he still offered his sincerest wishes.
"Meow!"
"Click!"
Turning around and entering the room, Ye Yinchuan's expression relaxed when he saw his companions Meowth and Munchlax surrounding him.
Since things have come to this, let's eat properly first!
Ye Yinchuan took out twenty skewers of grilled lamb and two large naan breads. He admitted that the visual impact was quite good, and they looked very appetizing.
The little Snorlax and Litten were also drooling, even though they had just eaten their food.
"It smells so good! How can these lamb skewers smell so good?"
Ye Yinchuan took a bite. The crispy outer skin, the rich fat and milky aroma of the mutton, and the tender lean meat, along with the bit of fat, made it incredibly delicious.
The aroma explodes in your mouth, soaring straight to your head, and leaving a lingering fragrance in your mouth.
"Delicious! Still hot, it tastes just like freshly baked! Thanks to the delivery guy for bringing it to me early!"
Enjoying a hot dinner.
Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but take out his phone and tip the delivery guy 100 yuan.
Although this was nothing compared to Ye Yinchuan's earnings.
But for a delivery driver, that's an outrageous amount.
At this moment.
The delivery driver is riding an electric scooter with a Growlithe dog on the front, heading to the next delivery address.
His feelings were subtle and complex.
Although he just appeared very cheerful, optimistic, and confident.
But at this moment, looking at the gradually darkening sky, his mood was definitely not good.
The uncertainty about the future, the worry about Growlithe's tumor, and the anxiety about life...
All of these things combined were like straws breaking the camel's back, weighing him down and making him feel out of control, unable to breathe properly.
Suddenly, he received a notification.
[A user has tipped you 100 yuan, please check!]
When the deliveryman saw that the tip came from Ye Yinchuan, his eyes seemed to brighten.
It was as if an invisible hand had pulled him out of the mire as he sank deeper and deeper.
This amount is a lot for tipping.
But it didn't really change his life much.
At this moment, the spiritual support he received, as well as the warmth and meaning he felt, were truly extraordinary.
The mental stress of delivery drivers seems to have found an outlet.
A gentle evening breeze blew, and the Growlithe dog at his feet rubbed against him softly.
Although the sky was growing increasingly dark, the streetlights along the street came on at that moment...
"Today, only the remnants of the body remain, to greet the glorious years..."
The deliveryman couldn't help but hum a song.
On Ye Yinchuan's side.
He didn't know what his tip would bring to the delivery driver.
But he understood very well that by conveying a sentiment and warmth, he felt at ease and relaxed.
It's no wonder that so many big bosses and celebrities, after achieving success in their careers and making a lot of money, will do charity work and think about helping others.
For some people, once they've earned enough money, earning more won't make much difference.
It's better to help those in need; that's a way to realize your own value and pursue the meaning of life.
Ye Yinchuan still needs money, and he doesn't think he's reached that level yet.
"Wow, even the ugly fish likes lamb skewers! When it was living in the river, it probably never imagined it would get to eat lamb skewers!"
At this moment, Ye Yinchuan was feeding the ugly fish and playing with it.
With a piece of mutton in his mouth, Ugly Fish swallowed it whole.
Although it didn't show much, Ye Yinchuan knew from the ugly fish's inner thoughts that this was a novel food for it, and it made it feel satisfied and happy.
It is said that you are not a fish, so how can you know the joy of a fish?
Ye Yinchuan, who possesses a "heart of listening," can tell that fish are truly happy even if he is not a fish himself.
He found a solution to this problem left by the ancients.
After a hearty meal and plenty of wine.
Ye Yinchuan looked at a Pokémon knowledge book for a while, but he couldn't quite get into it, so he started watching short videos instead.
The live-streaming work was already tough enough, so Ye Yinchuan decided not to push himself too hard.
"Has live streaming evolved into this state now?"
Ye Yinchuan stumbled upon a very nonsensical live stream.
It's like someone using special effects to turn themselves into a hyena, and then they keep barking and howling to the rhythm of the music.
It doesn't seem to have any real meaning, but it looks cheerful.
Ye Yinchuan felt as if he was being forcibly controlled; he didn't want to click in, but he still stared at it for more than ten seconds.
However, being a live streamer, Ye Yinchuan still managed to use his keen intuition.
The reason this live stream was able to attract him and those viewers was...
It's mainly because it's novel.
It's like watching a hyena livestreaming, and it even sings to you with its barking.
On the other hand, this special effect is also very captivating.
It's the kind of thing that's a bit cheeky.
The person's eyes and lips are visible, and I don't know if it's a special effect or what, but you can feel that the person's eyes and lips are smiling.
Combined with the music and barking of dogs during the live stream, it creates a particularly joyful atmosphere.
Yes, if I had to describe that feeling, it would be like being a dog and having a lot of fun, being crazy, being cheeky, but also feeling smug.
This alone can bring joy and happiness.
Ye Yinchuan also saw some interesting comments, such as—
[Once the special effects are gone, they'll behave themselves.]
[You thought they were wearing a mask, but actually they took it off!]
Then there are some beautiful women singing and dancing live streams, and some handsome men too.
Although Ye Yinchuan believes his sexual orientation is normal, he still can't help but stop and watch a few times when he sees those handsome men live streaming.
Live streaming is getting increasingly competitive these days.
For example, they might give you close-up shots of the face so you can really appreciate the host's looks and expressions.
For example, the dance moves are all meticulously designed. Even if they are repeated over and over, they are very catchy and addictive when paired with specific music, making you want to keep watching.
The live stream Ye Yinchuan is watching is called "Puppy Team," and it's full of young men, all of them handsome and good-looking, who are all cosplaying as canine Pokémon. And there are actually Pokémon doing the live stream with them.
What are electric dogs, Growlithe dogs, and hyenas?
Even if I don't look at people, just looking at the dogs makes me feel happy.
"The streamers go to great lengths to please the audience, all to make them happy. They're willing to do all sorts of funny and ugly things, or have handsome men and beautiful women singing and dancing... If the audience is happy, they make money, and they have enough food for their Pokémon, so there's nothing wrong with that."
For Ye Yinchuan, watching these things was partly a way to relax and have fun.
On the other hand, as a streamer, he needs to maintain a "sense of the internet," or rather, a feel for live streaming.
Sometimes you can learn from how others do live streams, how they attract viewers, and their sales techniques.
However, these singing and dancing performances, as well as the funny live streams, were of little reference value to Ye Yinchuan.
After all, the difference in track performance is too great.
"Hey, this is Pang Hong."
Ye Yinchuan came across Pang Hong's live stream.
Pang Hong is now also doing live streaming, connecting with people to help solve problems.
He is particularly skilled at disciplining canine Pokémon.
"That's quite interesting."
Watching Pang Hong wearing sunglasses, holding a prop sword, shouting and yelling at the live streamer.
Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but find it amusing.
Pang Hong also has her own style; she has a very loud voice and is very outspoken with everyone.
Some of the people who were on the call didn't feel uncomfortable at all, even after being scolded by Pang Hong; on the contrary, they seemed to enjoy it.
It seems that being able to connect with Pang Hong is a kind of "enjoyment".
"I'll just stick to my current streaming style."
Ye Yinchuan thought about it and realized that Pang Hong's personal style was too obvious, so he would just look at it for fun.
I scrolled through a bunch of live streams and short videos.
Ye Yinchuan checked his short video data.
So far, the video with the best data is still the "Lighthouse Dragonite".
Then came my first Ugly Fish video.
The later videos featuring Ugly Fish may have lost their novelty for viewers, resulting in lower viewership compared to the earlier ones.
Another thing is the video I filmed for the old lady at the Jianbing (Chinese crepe) stall.
The video is probably too long; the number of views is okay, but the completion rate is quite low.
Because Ye Yinchuan tagged the location as "nearby," many people still asked where the stall was, or simply, people from the neighborhood said they wanted to try it next time.
However, Ye Yinchuan also saw such comments—
I used to eat this grandma's multigrain pancakes all the time, but now I go to the one across the street. It tastes great, and you can add lots of things. Most importantly, it's always a fresh experience.
Seeing this comment, Ye Yinchuan felt somewhat helpless, but also relieved.
No wonder the old lady's stall tasted good, but not many people ate there; it turns out the stall across the street was just as good.
That's definitely not an advantage.
Other stalls taste just as good, their stalls are more attractive, and the ingredients and sauces they offer are more unique...
Even our old customers have been poached, no wonder there's no one here.
However, Ye Yinchuan was not discouraged.
I promised to help the old lady spread the word, and in this internet age, I believe it will have some effect.
After confirming these details, it was almost time to start the broadcast.
Ye Yinchuan entered the live broadcast room, preparing for the evening's broadcast.
Good evening, host!
[The host is so punctual! He always arrives a few minutes early.]
"There's nothing we can do. The audience is God. You can be late, but we anchors can't."
Ye Yinchuan started his live stream on time, responding to the comments with a smile.
"Come on, anyone want to join the live stream?"
@LazyPerson: [Host, could you help me assess my lazy otter? It's so lazy! It's not even enthusiastic about eating, let alone training! I'm starting to wonder if there's something wrong with it! Can you help me figure out when it might evolve?]
"Oh? A lazy otter?"
Ye Yinchuan became slightly interested.
He didn't react for a moment, but then he thought about how the final evolution of the Slacker Otter was the Slacker King with insane base stats.
Instantly, a sense of familiarity washed over me!
"You've come at the perfect time, early and at just the right moment!"
At this moment, the popularity of the live broadcast room is soaring as soon as the broadcast starts.
Ye Yinchuan's fan base is now approaching 40,000, and it's only in the last couple of days that it's expected to surpass 50,000.
By focusing on both live streaming and short videos, even without the platform's active support, Ye Yinchuan's fan base is growing uncontrollably.
[You have approved the connection request from user "Lazy Person"!]
[Connection successful!]
As the video feed appeared, Ye Yinchuan saw a young man with a bitter expression.
And behind him, there was a monkey-like Pokémon lying there, looking like a rug!
The 6k update is here! Just a quick transition, and here's the next chapter of the Growlithe story!
(End of this chapter)