Before, Bai Mo had spent half a day wandering around Liyue Harbor, not just to procure the ingredients he needed but also to scout the market and see what goods Liyue Harbor had to offer.
It had to be said, as a port city, Liyue Harbor possessed almost all the products of Teyvat.
Wine from Mondstadt, weapons from Inazuma, spices from Sumeru, machinery from Fontaine, strong liquor and canned goods from Snezhnaya, cocoa and fruits from Natlan, and so on.
Originally, Bai Mo had considered trading items like glass, salt, or tea, but honestly, Teyvat wasn't lacking in these things.
For example, Liyue's Chenyu Jade Tea—Bai Mo didn't think ordinary tea from his world could compare to it.
As for high-end electronic products, they might not function properly in Teyvat due to the lack of infrastructure and network support.
Therefore, Bai Mo had to think outside the box.
When Bai Mo opened the boxes, they were filled with small cases.
He picked up one at random—inside was a full case of sapphires.
Another case held rubies, followed by diamonds, topaz, emeralds, and so on...
Aside from gemstones, there was also a large box of thumb-sized pearls.
Of course, none of these were natural; they were all lab-grown or factory-produced artificial gemstones and cultured pearls.
But with modern technology, synthetic gemstones were almost indistinguishable from real ones.
An ordinary diamond might cost tens of thousands, while a moissanite of the same type could be bought for just a few dozen—girlfriends everywhere were crying over this.
In addition to the box of synthetic gemstones, the other box was filled with various small goods wholesale from Yiwu: pendants, plush toys, trinkets, handicrafts, jewelry, and so on.
But the most important item was the toilet paper he'd bought at the mall!
Heaven knew how he'd survived those first few days in Teyvat!
Though Teyvat had paper, it definitely wasn't used for that purpose.
Maybe opening a paper mill in Teyvat wouldn't be a bad idea either!
After Inokashira Goro agreed to deliver the two boxes to Bai Mo's home, Bai Mo checked the time and extended an invitation: "Uncle Goro, you've worked hard today. How about joining me for lunch?"
"Lunch?"
At the mention of food, Inokashira Goro's eyes immediately glazed over slightly, and Bai Mo could almost hear a dong dong dong sound effect.
"Ah! I'm hungry!"
"Lunch… now that I think about it, I only had two pieces of bread this morning. I am a bit hungry now."
"In that case, let's eat together. I happen to know a good place nearby—their wasabi beef short ribs and egg rice bowl are excellent!"
Hearing this, Bai Mo gladly accepted the invitation.
Following Inokashira Goro's lead, Bai Mo rode his motorcycle to a residential area.
Hidden among the houses was a restaurant called Heiwaen, its sign reading "Authentic Yakiniku."
Upon entering, Bai Mo was immediately drawn to the extensive menu covering the walls.
After storing his uniform and suit jacket in a dedicated preservation bag, the owner brought out a large bowl of shredded cabbage and sauce, saying, "The charcoal fire and meat will take a little time. Please enjoy this as an appetizer. What would you like to drink?"
"Oolong tea, please." "Same for me."
Sitting across from Bai Mo, Inokashira Goro smiled and said, "Every time I come here, I'm amazed by the amount of cabbage they serve. But it's very fresh and crispy, and the sauce pairs perfectly with it."
"Then I'll have to try it properly."
Hmm… it tasted like normal cabbage, but the sauce was good—a bit appetizing.
After the cabbage salad appetizer, Inokashira Goro began ordering from the menu.
Since it was just the two of them today, and considering Bai Mo was like a nephew to him (and acquainted with his brother), Goro decided to splurge.
Beef short ribs, tenderloin, rib fingers, flat iron steak, tri-tip, offal platter, and Bai Mo's favorite—thick-cut beef tongue.
All of the cuts were premium or ultra-premium grade.
This meal alone would easily cost 80,000 to 90,000 yen.
In fact, Inokashira Goro might have just spent all his earnings from helping Bai Mo procure goods on this meal!
Recognizing Goro's kindness, Bai Mo silently accepted the gesture.
After politely declining Goro's invitation to visit a bathhouse to wash off the smell of grilled meat, Bai Mo bid him farewell and rode home.
Once back, Bai Mo retrieved a box of Teyvat apples, two packaged hams, some cheese, and bacon from his Vision's storage space.
When Inokashira Goro's delivery truck arrived with the two boxes of goods, Bai Mo entrusted the driver to take the food back to Goro as a token of appreciation for lunch.
As for the rest, Bai Mo planned to repay the favor by cooking a meal from another world for Goro once his culinary skills improved. He was sure the Lonely Gourmet would appreciate it.
After storing the two large boxes in his Vision's space, Bai Mo began looking forward to his second cross-world journey tomorrow.
One week between crossings, with seven days of free activity in the other world—perhaps this was the system's way of recharging.
As Bai Mo pondered and prepared, the sky outside gradually darkened.
The sound of a key turning in the lock signaled the return of Kasumigaoka Sora from school, still in her uniform.
"Sora, you're back. Dinner's ready—go wash your hands."
"Mmm~" Sora responded softly. "I'll help!"
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