Section 1

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NPC
{NICKNAME}, I heard about a new hotpot store. It's packed with people and has a snaking queue
Player
Player
You can still use your phone? I heard you got injured.
NPC
NPC
It's just a scratch
Player
Player
Really? Your eyes are fine now?
NPC
NPC
NPC
NPC
Don't worry, someone is accompanying me
NPC
NPC
It won't impede my attempts at exploring a new hotpot place
NPC
NPC
I heard about a hotpot place that's been blowing up recently and is packed full of customers every day.
NPC
NPC
I heard the store signature is the "Tea Hotpot with Pickled Pepper and Chili Oil." There's only a limited amount sold every day. Do you want to try it with me?
Player
Player
Let's go! Crowds mean good food!
NPC
NPC
Let's go! Word on the street is that last night, some customers lined up till the store closed and still didn't get to eat anything
NPC
NPC
Hold on, the online queue is opening. Time to fight for a number on the jade abacus
System
System
Your friend Jiaoqiu has gone offline.
System
System
Your friend Jiaoqiu is online.
NPC
NPC
Guess what?
Player
Player
Sounds like you didn't get a number. Do that many people want to eat this?
NPC
NPC
As long as "limited" is in the marketing, it'll go viral one way or another
NPC
NPC
The store is also offering a few new flavors for soup bases
NPC
NPC
But I'm not sure if they're palatable for you
NPC
NPC
Coriander Hotpot
NPC
NPC
Oof. This first one. I just can't
NPC
NPC
And then, there's Tomato Hotpot with Arugula
NPC
NPC
Tallow Hotpot with Cheese
Player
Player
What if I say I can take them all?
NPC
NPC
Brave warrior, I admire your courage
NPC
NPC
For today's meal, I'll accompany your culinary choices till the end of the world!
NPC
NPC
Then, I'll go ahead to queue up first
NPC
NPC