Mai Ge took two steps back, looked at Amy who had changed into a full set of mage robe, and nodded in satisfaction. The blue purple dress was covered by a black cloak, which was cute yet had a bit of a domineering air. The black socks and black leather boots made her look so adorable. It was clear that he had a talent for dressing.
"Daddy, is it beautiful?" Amy asked Mai Ge, her eyes full of anticipation.
"Of course, it's very beautiful." Mai Ge nodded earnestly.
"Amy is a little mage now!" Amy clenched her little fist and poked it out from under her cloak. She happily ran around the room, and the Ugly Duckling, who had somehow gotten up, followed behind Amy.
"If she learns melee magic from Crassus, she'll probably turn into a little superhero." Mai Ge looked at Amy's billowing cloak, his smile widening.
Amy ran to the next room, looked at herself in the full-length mirror for a while, and then turned to Mai Ge and said, "Daddy, I want to tie two little tails today, instead of braiding them."
"Okay." Mai Ge nodded. This was the first time Amy had asked to change her hairstyle on her own initiative. It seemed that she was in a good mood for going to class today. He took a comb from the side and tied Amy's hair into double ponytail. The two little silver tails swayed up and down, and they did look better with the mage's robes than braids.
After washing up, Mai Ge went downstairs to prepare ingredients, while Amy played with the Ugly Duckling in the restaurant. Although she got up very early, but the little one didn't look sleepy at all. This is the Little Mage and her cat.
While kneading the dough, Mai Ge calculated the time. Since he had to take Amy to school at 6:30, he would definitely have to shorten the preparation time for the ingredients this morning. The tofu pudding could be made all at once, but the most time-consuming item was the Rou Jia Mo. He would have to reduce the supply of Rou Jia Mo in the morning, and how to shorten the time spent on it was a problem.
"System, I want to buy a car." Mai Ge suddenly said, as this was probably the best way to shorten Amy's commute to school.
"You can't afford it." the system said silently.
"..." Mai Ge raised an eyebrow, not expecting to be looked down upon so early in the morning.
"A used Alto?" Mai Ge tried asking the system again.
"This system does not provide second-hand goods." The system's tone was quite proud. After a pause, it added, "Moreover, given the road conditions in this other world, a second-hand Alto might fall apart at any time. For the safety of the host, this system does not recommend using it."
Mai Ge thought about it and realized that what the system said made sense. The streets in Chaos City were relatively flat, but the stone-paved ground was definitely not as smooth as a highway. After thinking for a moment, he asked, "How much is the cheapest off-road vehicle you have here?"
"A Land Rover Range Rover base model, 15,000 gold coins. Multiple upgrade packages are available. The top of the line model is only 30,000 gold coins." the system's professional salesperson's voice rang out.
"Well, how about we look at bicycles instead?" Mai Ge smiled.
He couldn't afford them, he really couldn't!
Mai Ge saved up for so long just to buy a set of physical fitness points worth 10,000 gold coins. How could he possibly spend 15,000 gold coins on a car now?
Moreover, this system is too shady. It calculates that buying a car is a one-off transaction, and that people won't change their cars for at least a few years, so it starts with a Range Rover.
Although he had the top of the line model in his garage in his previous life, which was the cheapest in the garage, but he spent other people's money. Now that he was earning money himself, he realized that money is really hard to earn. Of course, he had to be careful with the money he made from selling Rou Jia Mo.
"Land Rover Range Rover high-spec version, this system can provide down payment and installment repayment services, twelve months interest free, down payment as low as nine thousand gold coins, and if you buy now, you can also get three free maintenance services, and all repair costs below ten gold coins are free. Don't miss this opportunity, buy now!" The system's catchy advertising slogan rang out.
"No! Get lost! I want to see the bicycles!" Mai Ge said without hesitation. This system had no morals whatsoever in its pursuit of making money.
"Free test drives are available!" the system tempted again.
"Bicycles." Mai Ge remained unmoved. If he got addicted to driving and couldn't resist buying one, that would be bad. Besides, gasoline wasn't readily available in this world. If it's monopolized by the system, he'll be at the mercy of the system.
Moreover, Mai Ge doesn't want to be too high-profile right now. Driving such a steel behemoth on the streets of another world would probably attract a crowd as soon as he steps out. Before he has the strength, making money in a low-key manner is the best way.
After realizing that the sales pitch was hopeless, the system had no choice but to drag out the bicycle list for Mai Ge.
Mai Ge quickly selected an old-fashioned Forever brand high-riding bicycle, then tricked the system into using carbon fiber materials to modify the full suspension frame, remote-controlled fork, and twelve-speed transmission system, and added a removable child seat to the rear seat, all for a total of only ten gold coins.
"Bicycle is being customized and will arrive in five minutes. Please specify the delivery location, host." The system's voice sounded.
"The delivery address is right outside the restaurant, but I want to delay the delivery. I'll have it delivered when I'm about to leave, otherwise it would be embarrassing if it gets stolen." Mai Ge looked at the concept image provided by the system. Although the design looked a bit old, but it still looked quite imposing after the all-black modification. There was a black basket in the front, and the black child seat in the back had a very simple style.
With this configuration, Mai Ge felt like he had bought something worth over ten thousand gold coins for a thousand gold coins, and he was very satisfied.
After breakfast, Mai Ge spent one gold coin to buy a small thermos from the system, filled it with a serving of sweet tofu pudding and packed a serving of Yang Zhou Fried Rice, and then took Amy out.
"Ding! Your package has been delivered. Please check it promptly!" the system notification announced.
"Daddy, will we be late for class if we go now?" Amy looked up at Mai Ge, who was locking the door, and asked with some concern. The Ugly Duckling in her arms looked around excitedly, showing great interest in the things outside.
"Don't worry, we have bicycles. We can get to Chaos Academy in less than ten minutes." Mai Ge shook his head with a smile, pointing to the all-black bicycle parked at the entrance. The streamlined carbon fiber frame, although fitted with a basket and child seat, but it was still made of black carbon fiber and looked imposing.
"Wow, what's this? It has two wheels, is it a horse-drawn carriage? But we don't have any horses!" Amy turned around and looked at the bicycle, asking with great curiosity.
"This is a bicycle, it doesn't need a horse to move." Mai Ge smiled and shook his head, hanging the thermos and the food box in the bag on the handlebars. Then he took the Ugly Duckling from Amy and put it in the small basket, lifted Amy onto the bicycle, patted her head and said seriously, "Hold on tight, we have fifteen minutes to get to the classroom, we need to hurry."
"Mmm." Amy nodded obediently, her eyes full of anticipation. Although she didn't know what a bicycle was, but her Daddy said it could move, so it must be able to move.
The Ugly Duckling clung to the edge of the basket, poked its little head out and looked around curiously, meowing twice.
Mai Ge flipped himself onto the bicycle, pushed off hard on the pedals, and the bicycle sped forward, its speed increasing rapidly.
"Wow!!! So fast! So much fun~~" Amy raised her hands and shouted happily, her little cloak billowing in the wind, making her look like a little superhero.
"What a dashing man and his daughter." Black Charcoal remarked, watching Mai Ge ride his bicycle past the door.