Merchant Event: Food Stand

Merchant Event: Food Stand is an Adventure Mission from the Aurum Alley's Hustle and Bustle event.
==Steps==
#Go to the Food Stall and inquire with Tall Auntie about the situation
#Go to the Starskiff Haven and seek the opinions of Back'n and Forth
#Ask Mr. Xiyan's opinion
#Speak with Back'n and Forth
#Return to the Aurum Alley and report to Tall Auntie
==Dialogue==
===Go to the Food Stall and inquire with Tall Auntie about the situation===
;(Talk to Tall Auntie)
: What happened?
:Tall Auntie: Oh, you're finally here, customer!
:Tall Auntie: I met a warmhearted Cloud Knight lady not long ago. She's your friend, right?
: Yeah, and she's super nice.
: Oh, you must mean Sushang.
:Tall Auntie: Yeah, she and Miss Secretary of the merchant guild came by a while ago.
:Tall Auntie: Hmm... Can I ask you for a favor? I'm thinking of playing some storytelling shows in my store, but I don't know any of the performers. Would you please go to their live show and record a few pieces for me?
: Do you want to become a storyteller yourself?
::Tall Auntie: No, not at all. I just want to attract more tourists with those recordings.
: I don't know them well, either.
::Tall Auntie: Really? But that Cloud Knight lady recommended you to me...
:Tall Auntie: You know, I'm just worried about my regulars. What if I join the guild's logistics network and start providing takeout food? What will happen to them...?
:Tall Auntie: Will anyone come to my stall in the long run?
: You could shut down the dine-in stall and save the trouble.
::Tall Auntie: But this stall has been my bread and butter for years. Freshly baked snacks are my specialty, and if I shut down my stall and do takeout, all those years of hard work will go down the drain, right?
: No worries. I'm sure your regulars will still come to your stall.
::Tall Auntie: But cycrane delivery is just so convenient these days. With all those young folks ordering takeout at home, who knows what will happen in the future?
: Never mind the details! At the end of the day, it's all about making money, right?
::Tall Auntie: That's not the case. To me, my relationship with my regulars is way more important than just making money. Plus, I started this stall to hone my skills, not just to earn a buck. If I really wanted to make a kill, I could have worked as a snack master at a fancy restaurant.
:Tall Auntie: Sushang mentioned Back'n & Forth to me. They're up-and-comers in the storytelling industry, and I think they'd be a great fit for my stall.
:Tall Auntie: And let's not forget Mr. Xiyan, a well-known storyteller. My regulars would love his recordings! Please, I really could use your help!
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;(Subsequent interactions)
:Tall Auntie: I heard that Mr. Xiyan and Back'n & Forth are famous storytellers on this ship. Their recordings will definitely attract new customers to my stall! Please, help me get their recordings!
===Go to the Starskiff Haven and seek the opinions of Back'n and Forth===
;(Talk to Forth)
: (Ask their permission to make recordings.)
:Back'n: Alas, looks like our audience has some other ideas today.
:Forth: Come on, it's one thing to joke about others and a whole different thing to joke about our audience. If we do that, we'll end up becoming the joke in this business.
:Back'n: Yeah, you laugh at your customer...
:Forth: And you end up a bummer!
:Back'n: You make an ill-timed joke...
:Forth: And you'll be broke! Wait, wait, we're not making terrible jokes. We're straying from the point, so let's get back to the folks!
: How about I record the crosstalk improv you just had?
::Back'n: Nah, forget it. It's terrible, not catchy at all.
: Can you guys give me a definite answer?
::Back'n: Not so fast. We'll have to talk about it.
: Now your audience wants a "yes" answer...
::Back'n: Don't worry. We were just improvising, and you'll get an answer from us soon.
:Back'n: There's still much room for our improvisation, but let's put it on hold for now. The recording thing sounds good to me, but I need my partner's opinion before making a final decision.
:Forth: Well... I'm not sure about that...
:Back'n: But why not? It's just doing our regular customer a favor, right? A flat-out rejection will make us seem heartless.
:Forth: It's not like I want to reject your request outright, but Back'n and I are just crosstalk lovers. We don't have enough experience to put on a great show yet.
:Back'n: We've put on a few decent shows, but that's all about it. To be frank, we've had fewer successful performances than the coins in my pocket.
:Forth: I just can't guarantee that our crosstalk comedy will really attract any customers for Tall Auntie's stall in Aurum Alley.
:Forth: Yeah, we might be older than you, but we don't have much more experience in crosstalk performance. We just don't want to leave any negative impressions on our potential audience.
: Why don't you guys do live performances instead?
::Back'n: Because we simply don't have the time. We're just crosstalk lovers, and we've got work to do at the dock on work days.
: Don't worry. You will be generously paid.
::Forth: Hah, do we look like we are solely motivated by money? We've got our own jobs to do.
::Back'n: I've known him since I was a kid, and I know him well. He gets into the crosstalk industry for fun, and he doesn't really expect us to hit it big with our performances.
: I think you guys are overthinking things...
::Forth: As newcomers in this industry, we can't be too careful with our new career.
:Forth: Yeah, please understand our concerns and don't make things too difficult for us.
:Back'n: Please don't bring up the recording thing again, but if you ever want to listen to our crosstalk, you're always welcome here.
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:(Trailblazer): (There is no room for negotiation in this matter, it seems. Maybe I should just try my luck with Mr. Xiyan.)
===Ask Mr. Xiyan's opinion===
;(Talk to Mr. Xiyan)
: (Ask his permission to make recordings.)
:Mr. Xiyan: I see your point. Actually I've prepared some shows for the Sleepless Earl. Feel free to record them if you want.
: (Record Mr. Xiyan's storytelling shows.)
:Mr. Xiyan puts a lot of emotion into his performance...
:Mr. Xiyan: It's always great to have more listeners. An art form that's in decline deserves a chance to survive.
:Mr. Xiyan: Hmm? Why are you sighing? Is there anything wrong with my performance? Or are you worried about something else?
: (Tell him that you were rejected by Back'n & Forth.)
:Mr. Xiyan: Well, crosstalk, just like storytelling, seems to be on the decline these days. I totally understand why they are so cautious. After all, crosstalk shows aren't exactly a reliable source of income anymore.
:Mr. Xiyan: But they're new and inexperienced, so it's natural for them to have misunderstandings about the industry. If you want to record their crosstalk shows, I have a way to persuade them.
: Please elaborate.
::Mr. Xiyan: It's simple, actually. You were just pulled into their way of thinking.
: Please enlighten me!
::Mr. Xiyan: I wouldn't go so far as to say I'm going to "enlighten" you, but I do have a thing or two to share with you.
: ...How about us two record a crosstalk show together?
::Mr. Xiyan: Hmm, perhaps not. This would be a great opportunity for the two up-and-coming crosstalk comedians.
:Mr. Xiyan: Whether it's crosstalk or storytelling, it's all about constant practice in front of the audience. It's just like the Cloud Knights' daily training.
:Mr. Xiyan: Always performing in the same place can actually be detrimental to their growth, although I understand that they still have jobs to do. Honing crosstalk skills is all about accepting feedback from the audience and making constant improvements.
:Mr. Xiyan: Recording their performance could be beneficial for them, as it means they'll have a bigger audience to test out their new materials and get more feedback. This is way better than talking to themselves!
: That's true, indeed!
::Mr. Xiyan: Indeed... Ugh, my bad, I didn't mean to come off as arrogant. Sorry about that.
: That makes sense. I'll talk with them again.
::Mr. Xiyan: Hang on. There's one more thing I'd like to say.
:Mr. Xiyan: You remember what I said, right? Just tell my words to them and they'll understand.
:Mr. Xiyan: And if they're still hesitant, just tell them that I'm planning to start a storytelling show in Aurum Alley, and that I'd like to use their crosstalk as a warm-up act.
;(Obtained )
===Speak with Back'n and Forth===
;(Talk to Forth)
: (Tell them Mr. Xiyan's words.)
:Forth: Hmm, yeah, he's got a point. I should've realized that sooner.
:Back'n: It's never too late to make things right. Plus, I'd do anything for a chance to give a warm-up performance for Mr. Xiyan.
:Forth: If I ever got a chance to do this in my dreams, I'd wake myself up from laughing so hard.
:Back'n: Then what are we waiting for?
:Forth: Sure thing! Let's do this!
: (Record Back'n & Forth's performance.)
:Forth: We'll swing by Tall Auntie's stall when we're free and get some feedback from our audience.
:Back'n: Yeah, take your time, and please convey our thanks to her.
;(Obtained )
===Return to the Aurum Alley and report to Tall Auntie===
;(Talk to Tall Auntie)
:As you're returning, you happen to run into Mingxi coming over for a visit.
:Mingxi: Since you called me over, Tall Auntie, looks like you've agreed to cooperate with the dock, I assume?
:Tall Auntie: Yeah, I have. I wonder if (Trailblazer) has brought me the recordings I needed?
: I've got the recordings you asked for.
;(Submit , )
:Tall Auntie: Thank you so much! Let me try it out...
:Tall Auntie puts the recording into her playback device.
:Tall Auntie: Thank you for your help! With these recordings, we'll definitely get more customers.
:Tall Auntie: Now that my worries have been resolved, I've got to keep my promise. It's about... oh, what was it again... logistics planning, right? Apologies, I have a terrible memory.
:Mingxi: Yeah, that's the thing. Since Tall Auntie already mentioned it, then (Trailblazer), please add the Food Stall into the logistics plan. This way, the docks can get some new orders soon.
: Let's get the planning started.
: I love planning stuff. I wanna do it now!
;(Unlocked Merchant Collab: Food Stall)
;(Complete Aurum Alley's Hustle and Bustle: Logistics Planning)
:Tall Auntie: Thank you, (Trailblazer). By the way, Sushang told me that those performers have prepared more shows. Feel free to drop by and check them out if you're interested.
:Thanks to your aid, more and more people are visiting the Food Stall.
;(Merchant Collab Established)
;(Mission complete)
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