Profits and Mysteries

Chapter Eight: Profits and Mysteries

The scent of freshly brewed coffee filled Park Street Café as customers lined up at the counter. The café had been open for just a week, and already, it was buzzing with life.

Raza stood behind the counter, moving with the ease of a man who had spent years in the business. He took orders, brewed coffee, and greeted every customer with a warm smile.

Ali sat at a corner table, watching.

His father looked happy.

The café was making money—real money. The grand opening discount had brought in plenty of customers, but now, people were coming back even without the promotion.

Raza walked over, wiping his hands on a towel. "You see that couple near the window?"

Ali glanced over. A young man and woman were laughing over their cappuccinos.

"They've been here three times this week," Salman said, grinning. "That's what a business needs—regulars."

Ali smirked. "So you're saying we're making a profit?"

His father pulled out a small notepad from his apron. "Here's the math."

Ali leaned in as Raza flipped to a page full of numbers.

Total revenue this week: $8,400

Expenses (ingredients, wages, rent, utilities): $3,200

Net profit: $5,200

Ali's eyes widened. The café had already hit the system's goal.

Just then, his phone vibrated.

[Ding! Task Completed!]

[You have successfully made $5,000 in profit from the café.]

[Reward: $50,000.]

Ali's balance jumped to $92,000.

His father raised an eyebrow. "Good news?"

Ali chuckled. "Yeah. Business is good."

Expanding the Online Empire

That night, Ali sat at his desk, his laptop open, a spreadsheet full of product ideas in front of him.

If he wanted to scale his online store, he couldn't rely on just one product.

He researched trends, scrolling through TikTok, Instagram, and market reports. Finally, he chose three new products:

Smart LED Desk Lamp – A minimalist lamp with wireless charging.

Posture Corrector – A trending fitness product for people who work long hours.

Portable Blender – A must-have for health-conscious consumers.

Ali messaged Daniel, his product researcher.

Ali: "I'm adding new products. Can you find reliable suppliers?"

Daniel: "Already on it. Give me an hour."

Ali leaned back, satisfied. He wasn't just running a business—he was building a brand.

Just as he was about to close his laptop, his phone buzzed again.

[Ding! New Task Generated!]

[New Challenge: Grow your business to the next level. Complete this task to receive a special reward.]

[Reward: ???]

Ali narrowed his eyes. A mystery reward?

The system always gave specific prizes—cash, assets, bonuses. But this time, it was keeping the reward hidden.

Ali exhaled, staring at the screen.

Whatever the prize was, he had a feeling it would change his future.

And he was ready for it.