The packaging machine was critically important.
With it, food in the wilderness could be maximally secured.
Extending the shelf life of food was also an essential factor for customers in choosing your products.
After some thought, Xiao Feng gritted his teeth and purchased a packaging machine.
Looking at the enormous packaging machine in front of him, Xiao Feng nodded in satisfaction.
Food poured in from the inlet would be automatically weighed, ensuring each portion’s weight consistency, maximizing efficiency in savings.
However, when Xiao Feng followed the instructions to operate it practically, he encountered a significant issue.
Each portion of food packaging incurred additional packaging fees.
Packaging came in three different sizes: small, medium, and large, consuming ten, twenty, and fifty energy points, respectively.
The cost of this was considered as additional packaging fees.
"Oh my goodness! This also needs to be factored into the profit!" Xiao Feng winced in pain.
Whenever it was, the price of a product was largely tied to its packaging. Packaging costs were also factored into the trading price.
However, Xiao Feng had already negotiated a price with Shelter No.1. It wasn’t possible to suddenly add additional packaging fees.
"Let it go, let it go. If the quantity accumulates, then this bit of expense can still be borne!" Xiao Feng immediately dismissed the idea.
Afterward, Xiao Feng instructed his people to carry the ingredients from the backyard into the kitchen and began to break them down.
Following that, he input all the menu information into the robots and set them to work.
All procedures proceeded methodically.
Three days later, the first batch of food was successfully packaged.
Ten thousand portions of the mountain goat were packed, each consisting of five portions sealed in vacuum bags.
These vacuum bags were relatively cheap, requiring only five energy points.
Dumplings, for example, didn’t require heating for consumption. Therefore, there was no need for additional packaging.
As for other items like shredded potatoes or eggplant stew, Xiao Feng vacuum-packed them before placing them into self-heating boxes.
Once everything was packed, Xiao Feng summoned Wang Qiang.
"This task involves some risk, but it’s extremely important for us!" Xiao Feng said sternly.
"The first food delivery must ensure safety. If something goes wrong, we’ll definitely lose credibility at Shelter No.1!"
"Don’t worry, boss. I’ll make sure the mission is completed!" Wang Qiang assured, patting his chest.
"Alright! Let’s go!" Xiao Feng turned to the others.
"Barring any mishaps, you should be back by this afternoon. I’ll arrange a nice table in the lobby to welcome you. Also, starting today, whenever the second-floor private rooms are empty, you guys can use them for practice!"
Hearing this, everyone cheered.
Days ago, when Xiao Feng negotiated with Shelter No.1, they heard about the effects of the second-floor private rooms.
Under Xiao Feng’s approval, each of them experienced it themselves.
The rapid pace of training, resembling riding a rocket, was truly astonishing.
"Alright! Off you go!" Xiao Feng waved his hand.
Subsequently, every bird person strapped on their boxes and lifted other heavier boxes before flying away.
The combined weight of all the food made it a bit difficult for them.
Though it was somewhat slow, it was still manageable within their capacity.
Xiao Feng had already pre-arranged their route for the round trip.
They would depart from here and take a brief rest on a mountain twenty kilometers away, a place rarely visited by people, and almost devoid of zombies and mutant beasts.
After three repeated rests like this, they would reach Shelter No.1.
When returning without the burden, they could reach back quickly.
The reason Xiao Feng insisted on going to deliver it himself was because of the activated delivery system.
Every time they delivered something, it would generate several times the income for Xiao Feng.
According to the recipient’s feedback, there could even be additional rewards.
Successfully completing the first delivery rewarded Xiao Feng with the "Evil Buddlist Three Cut," a powerful sword technique.
Therefore, Xiao Feng had high expectations for this delivery system.
Soon, it was noon.
The back kitchen worked tirelessly, producing more food and packaging it.
This was a non-stop affair.
Since the robots were operating, stopping meant losing money.
By around five in the afternoon, a line of black figures appeared in the sky above Yu Lin City.
The figures rapidly approached and landed at the entrance of the restaurant.
Led by Wang Qiang, more than eighty bird people brothers returned intact, not one missing.
"Boss, I’m back!" Wang Qiang said happily.
"Good to have you back, good to have you back!" Xiao Feng patted Wang Qiang’s shoulder, feeling relieved.
"Let’s go, the food is all ready. Let’s have a good meal, everyone!"
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"Oh right!" During the meal, Wang Qiang suddenly remembered something.
"They said they’ve paid the fees for this time!" Wang Qiang took out a box, containing the processing fees for the ingredients.
"It’s a total value of fifty thousand energy cores!"
"Great! No problem!" Xiao Feng was delighted, took the box without even looking at it, and stored it away.
Wang Qiang felt a warm sense of trust seeing that Xiao Feng didn’t bother to count the contents of the box. It was the feeling of trust indeed. However, in reality, Xiao Feng didn’t need to count as everything was directly stored into the system after completion, indicating whether the quantity was sufficient or not.
"Moreover, they were highly satisfied with this batch of food and asked if the next batch could be doubled in quantity and if we could speed up the delivery?" Wang Qiang continued.
"Recently, they’ve launched powerful attacks against other shelters, causing a chaotic situation among them. Now, both sides are in a deadlock, and they urgently need these resources. Huang Ren from the Quartermaster’s office mentioned that if possible, they need ten thousand buns within five days, and all other food items should be doubled. If it’s feasible, they’re willing to pay in advance!"
"That much?" Xiao Feng frowned slightly. "I’m afraid it’s hard to meet that quantity within five days unless... we have a few more robots!"
As Xiao Feng pondered buying additional robots, a system notification sound brought a smile to his face.
"Congratulations, Boss, for completing a delivery! You’ve earned three times the income for this order."
"Another three times reward!" Xiao Feng was thrilled. "It seems like the people from Shelter No.1 are genuinely pleased with this delivery!"
The more satisfied they were, the richer the rewards Xiao Feng obtained. With this additional three times reward combined with the initial fifty thousand, Xiao Feng now had a total of two million energy units.