To enhance your demo experience, we've prepared a strategy guide announcement!
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I. First Steps at the Inn: Game Content Unlock Timeline

1. Opening Day:
- Initial Ingredients: Cucumber, Tomato, Scallion, Chive, Tofu, Egg.
- Basic Seasonings: Salt, Oil, Vinegar, Water, Sesame Oil, Sugar, Oyster Sauce.
- Initial Recipes: Cucumber Salad, Scrambled Eggs with Tomato.
- Complete the dialogue with the Traveler to unlock the "Outing - Explore" function.
- Remember to configure the inn's Daily Menu after closing each day. The menu determines what dishes guests can order.

2. Day 2:
- Trigger the "Bully Incident" to unlock the Marketplace System.
- Marketplace Functions:
* Purchase items: Eggplant, Ginger, Garlic, Cilantro, Pork... and more.
* Buying goods increases Merchant Favor, granting discounts and access to High-Quality Ingredients.
* Enable Auto-Restock (saves time but no discount).
* Choose to close the inn for the day ("Close for Business") to go exploring.

3. Main Journey Begins:
- After speaking with the Shopkeeper, the main storyline quests begin.
- Unlock new recipes: Stewed Cabbage with Tofu and Braised Eggplant.
- Suggestion: Open on Day 3. Main quests alternate between exploring and managing the inn.

II. Core Management: Cooking & Profit

1. Mastering Culinary Arts:
- Ingredient Acquisition:
* Unlock via Exploration (collect during closure):
Red Chili (10), Green Pepper (10), Cabbage (5), Potato (5), Wood Ear Mushroom (5).
- Special Seasoning:
* Cooking Wine: Complete "Brewing Technique" quest.
- Unlocking New Recipes:
* Chive & Tofu Salad: Buy 10 Tofu
* Stir-fried Pork with Chili: Complete Bully event
* Mashed Garlic Eggplant: Buy 5 Eggplant
* Hot & Sour Shredded Potatoes: Cook "Shredded Potato Salad" 10 times → Buy recipe at Bookstore
- Cooking Tips: Accurate Operation + Proper Heat Control = Higher Dish Stars.

2. Path to Profit:
- Complete orders → Earn Coins → Increase Reputation (attracts more guests).
- Recipe Proficiency: Max proficiency unlocks "One-Touch Cooking".
- Extra Income: Sell off-menu dishes via Treasure Chest.
- Expand: Upgrade inn to increase capacity.

3. Gameplay Tips:
- Plan Menu: Prioritize easy + high-profit dishes.
- Watch Unlock Conditions: Example: Buy 5 Potatoes → Cook "Shredded Potato Salad" 10 times → Unlock "Hot & Sour Shredded Potatoes".
- Utilize Exploration: Prioritize unlocking core ingredients.
- Merchant Favor: Buy frequently for discounts and better ingredients.

III. Explore the World: Collection & Quests (During Closure)

1. Preparing for Outing:
- Only available when inn is closed.
- Consumes Travel Funds (replenished by completing orders).

2. Exploration Rewards:
- Collect Ingredients: Resources refresh over time.
- Complete Quests: Earn coins, ingredients, and Collectibles (provide management bonuses).

Finally, I hope all players will support us. On the opening day, we will build a food empire from scratch together!
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