NOVEL NEXT WORLD Welcome to Dungeon Hotel
Chapter 196
The day after the broadcast.
Kang Miyeon, a hotelier from another world, was leaving the hotel lobby with master Choi Myeongja. She had a slight headache from the makgeolli afterparty with Master Choi Myeongja the previous day. Kang Miyeon rubbed her throbbing head and observed the movements of the nearby hoteliers. With a satisfied face. Because the broadcast was successful, Master Choi Myeongja looked happy and Kang Miyeon also looked happy. The prepared stock sold out within five minutes of the broadcast, and after that, it felt like a mukbang with 6 S-Class hunters just doing it out of gratitude. Even though they prepared more than originally expected, it sold out quickly. Thanks to this, inquiries from viewers flooded in, and people’s interest continued even after the broadcast. Because it is known that they can taste fresh salted oysters at the dungeon hotel, the number of guests reservations has increased. Therefore, not only the profit from selling salted oysters, but also the additional profit will be enormous. However, this level of success is only as expected. The hotel’s goals didn’t end there. “I got a message from my granddaughters.” When Kang Miyeon returned from checking out, Master Choi Myeongja subtly slid her phone screen towards her. The screen displayed a photo and a message for her granddaughters. The photo showed children holding sketchbooks signed by Junghyo, and the message read as follows. My grandmother is the coolest~! I bragged about it to school! Kang Miyeon smiled slightly at Choi Myeongja’s expression, which revealed her inner thoughts, saying, “Our granddaughters are pretty.” “It’s cute.” “…Please tell the boss that I’m grateful.” The corners of the blunt Master Choi Myeongja’s mouth rose slightly. “What do you mean? This is all possible because the Master’s salted oysters are so delicious.” Of course, this was possible precisely because the oysters collected at the Dungeon Hotel and the master’s skills met to create synergy. The salted oysters made by the master had this effect. Rice Thief Salted Oysters (D) — It stimulates the appetite. —Mana recovery increases by 200%. Mana recovery increases. To hunters, it was no different from a ‘potion’ with excellent attributes. Therefore, to prevent anyone from reselling with a premium once all the stock sold out on home shopping, they limited the purchase quantity per person. So— ‘Maybe it would have arrived by now?’ Miyeon, taking care of Myeongja’s luggage, glanced discreetly towards the revolving door. Suddenly, there were two middle-aged men with a graceful demeanor approaching hurriedly towards Miyeon and Master Myeongja. One was the head of the home shopping division, whom Miyeon had also seen. The head of the branch rushed over as soon as he saw Miyeon and Master Myeongja and greeted them warmly. “Hello, Master! Hello, Manager! Oh my, I wanted to treat you to a meal before you left, but I didn’t know you would leave so quickly after the broadcast ended.” ‘It feels like your forehead is about to touch the ground.’ With a bow that almost surpassed 180 degrees, the head of the branch, with a humble demeanor, gestured with his hands as he spoke. ‘It’s a good thing I shared information about the hotel we’re staying in.’ Miyeon thought. “But the boss…?” Miyeon answered the head of the branch’s question. “Oh, she’s taking out her car from below right now.” Junghyo had become so accustomed to driving lately that she was now capable of not only perfect parallel parking but also side parking. ‘There was a time when even front parking made her sweat profusely.’ She feels somewhat impressed to see her now confidently parallel parking with just one hand while resting the other on the passenger seat. “Forget about the meal. I think I need to go in now; I’m feeling tired.” Master Choi Myeongja spoke decisively. The head of the branch’s forehead broke out in sweat at her firmness. “Oh, i, is that so? Then how about a cup of coffee…?” It’s as expected. Miyeon thought so to herself. It was because Junghyo had said something in advance. ‘Once the broadcast ends, there will probably be a deal from a home shopping company right away.’ ‘But after selling it through home shopping, we decided to sell it to hunters through the Hunter Association.’ As the president said, the original plan after home shopping was to eliminate this huge discount and sell salted oysters through the Hunter Association at the normal ‘potion’ price. ‘That’s right. The home shopping company agreed to that too. Initially, they might have thought we were signing the contract because of our hotel’s reputation, but they’ll soon find out how exceptional Master Myeongja’s skills are.’ ‘….!’ It was like that. The reason the home shopping company readily accepted the small volume deal was because of the value of Dungeon Hotel’s name, not because they expected that the salted oysters prepared with the taste of master Choi Myeongja would sell well. Master Choi Myeongja had previously attempted to commercialize salted oysters but failed. Because of this, the home shopping company even suggested collaborating with its own brand’s own recipe during the first transaction. They went so far as to openly say that collaborating with a brand called Choi Myeongja would be ‘a bit risky.’ However, anyone who has ever tasted Master Choi Myeongja’s salted oysters made with the hotel’s oysters would find it difficult to even mention the risk. Master’s salted oysters have a taste that even the famously strict Aunts of Yeongchun-myeon approve of. A seasoning flavor that perfectly eliminates the fishy smell of oysters. The sauce is perfectly balanced, not too salty or too spicy, making it ideal for pairing with rice and other dishes. The perfect concentration that enhances the plumpness of the oysters. The Master’s salted fish was so delicious that even Miyeon, the successor to Yonggung Sashimi Restaurant in Yeongchun-myeon, who had tasted countless salted fish and oysters, couldn’t help but admit it. ‘The home shopping company wouldn’t miss out on someone like a Master, who can create such flavors.’ And the boss’s prediction was right on target. Even before she got drunk on makgeolli, posts like this were posted on the Internet. Title: Dungeon Hotel Salted Oyster Testimony ㅠㅠㅠ It’s a total food thiefㅠㅠ I suffered from loss of appetite after receiving gastrectomy, but because of this, I ate half a bowl of rice for the first time.ㅠㅠ Of course, the oysters themselves are really delicious, and I think the master’s skills are amazing.ㅠㅠ Just regular oyster sauce would also have a 100000000% chance of me buying it. Even if the name value is lower than that of the Dungeon Hotel, the master’s skills will not go away. And it seemed like the home shopping company became aware of that fact within a day. “Hello, Master. I should have greeted you earlier, but I’m a bit late with my greetings. I am Yoo Kanghan, CEO of Kanghan Home Shopping. Actually, I also tried the salted oysters that were released this time. While it may be inappropriate to say this here, my desire to continue collaborating with your brand in the future is so strong that I came here shamelessly to meet you.” At that moment, the CEO who was standing behind the branch manager stepped forward. Yoo Kanghan is a pretty famous person. That person came in person? Kang Miyeon couldn’t contain her surprise. “Of course, I know that the oyster stew made from oysters served at the Dungeon Hotel will be contracted with the Hunter Association. It is also impossible to continue to supply it at this price. So, please give us the opportunity to distribute regular salted oysters using your recipe. Please give non-hunters a chance to taste this delicious salted oyster.” It was a 180 degree change from when she first signed the contract. Kang Miyeon smiled inwardly and looked at Master Choi Myeongja next to her. Yesterday, when Junghyo, Myeongja, and Miyeon were having a makgeolli after-party, Master Choi Myeongja said that this made everything feel easier. ‘Now, I can die without any regrets. Because my skill in salted oysters was properly recognized. When I think about how I’ve overturned the stigma of selling spoiled salted oysters just for money…’ Even Miyeon was moved to tears by the look on Master’s face. It seemed to be even more so because she was a person who rarely expressed her emotions. At that time, Junghyo made a suggestion. ‘There may be something more important than clearing your name, Master.’ ‘Something more important…?’ Master, who was quite drunk, made a strange expression. ‘It’s about giving consumers better opportunities. This is so that people can eat products from better companies, rather than companies that irresponsibly neglect product modifications during the distribution process.’ ‘What do you mean…’ ‘What if Master can propose exclusive supply to home shopping? What if you could cut out the companies that caused spoilage during the distribution process after signing a contract with you and sell only your products? How would you like that?’ Exclusive supply. At those words, the Master made an uncertain face. ‘Does my salted oysters have that much power? The company called Pure White Table that I signed a contract with at that time is a large corporation that has had a long-standing relationship with Kanghan home shopping company. There’s even talk of a family relationship between them. It’s unlikely that Strong Home Shopping would terminate its contract with such a company to choose me.’ ‘….’ ‘But I have no intention of presenting my product alongside that company. So, I will not enter into a contract to sell regular salted oyster sauce. I just need to restore my honor to this extent.’ And at that time, Miyeon also agreed with what the Master said. Although the Master’s salted fish was delicious, it is difficult to have enough power to drive out a large company. It’s not a matter of taste or skill, but a matter of business profits. So Miyeon simply watched as Master Myeongja’s lips twitched as if to convey a refusal. But then. A strange window appeared before Miyeon’s eyes. Congratulations! As a level-up reward exclusively for Dungeon Hotel employees, persuasion is increased by 200%. …? However, the window didn’t end there. Congratulations! As a special reward for Dungeon Hotel staff level up, your logic skills are increased by 200%. Congratulations! As a special reward for Dungeon Hotel staff level up, you have acquired the “Irresistible Negotiation (B)” skill. …?! And each and every amazing reward unfolded before her eyes. Irresistible Negotiation? What is this again? This can’t be— Miyeon, who was slowly looking at her status window, swallowed her saliva. “I don’t want to be greedy any more…” “W, wait a second!” Miyeon grabbed the master’s hand and at the same time activated her skill inside her. Skill: ‘Irresistible Negotiation (B)’ is activated. Skill: When ‘Irresistible Negotiation (B)’ is activated, attention, logic, and persuasiveness improve. At that moment, without realizing it, Miyeon spoke not to the CEO but to the Master. “Master, didn’t you decide to sign your next contract with the Dungeon Hotel? However, if you are swayed by these words, you will be in trouble. Our hotel must have made you an offer you couldn’t refuse.” …? Master’s eyes widened. Miyeon’s pupils also got bigger. What did I just… do? However, it was CEO Yoo Kanghan who seemed most embarrassed at that moment. This was because Miyeon looked at CEO Yoo Kang Han and said this. “…Of course, our master hasn’t signed it yet.” …! CEO Yoo Kanghan’s eyes shined intensely. She hasn’t signed yet…?! Then there’s absolutely no way they can take it away from me! It was a look in his eyes as if he could hear the words. Whether it was the power of the skill or not, Miyeon could sense it at that moment. Now, she can bring Yoo Kanghan to the ‘irresistible negotiation’ table. And perhaps this strange power… might be the meaning behind what the sober boss said even after drinking 10 bottles of makgeolli yesterday. ‘I understand what you mean, Master. However, perhaps… If you’re with our manager tomorrow, please give her a chance. It could be an opportunity for our manager to negotiate with the home shopping company using her marketing talent.’ At the time, she didn’t know what that meant. She didn’t know what the boss’s seemingly meaningful eyes meant. No matter how hard Miyeon tries to negotiate, she doesn’t have any special skills. But the number was like this…?! Even after that, Miyeon was astonished by the words that flowed from her own mouth like a genius in negotiation. While they were chatting at her coffee shop, another window appeared in front of Miyeon’s eyes. Congratulations! As a special reward for Dungeon Hotel staff level up, you have acquired the new skill “Forced Reservation (A).” Hello! You can also buy the advanced chapter in Ko-fi now, just click the ko-fi button and look for the title of the novel in shop. Thank you for your support!
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