Then he looked up at the trio and his voice trembled. "I… I thought maybe you were scammers at first. I've seen a lot of tricksters in my life. But… you're really giving this to me? And you're not asking for shares or contracts or… anything?"
He looked genuinely confused.
Xi Ping gave a small smile. "We're not businessmen. We're just fans of your food."
Su Jiyai nodded. "We don't want a contract. We just want to eat your snacks for years to come."
Qin Feng added, "Think of it as… investing in deliciousness."
The old man's eyes filled with tears.
"I don't know what to say… You three… you're angels. No, better than angels! If—if I ever make it to the big leagues… if I open a proper shop and people all over know my snacks…"
He wiped his eyes and stood tall.
"I promise I'll repay you someday! I'll never forget this moment! I will make you my partner when I earn profits."
Su Jiyai shook her head gently, keeping her face calm.
Inside her mind, her system spoke excitedly:
