The next day, bright and early.

  The Guys walked into Starlight Amusement Park and immediately noticed the newly-opened fried chicken stand.

  Mike chuckled, "Looks like our boss actually listens to us! That was fast!"

  Not long ago, he mentioned that tourists getting off the Hyper Velocity Coaster were always hungry and suggested a food vendor to generate extra income for the park.

  And here it was, a fried chicken stand!

  Liam grinned. "Perfect, I skipped breakfast in the rush. I'll grab a couple of drumsticks. Mike, Ethan, you want any?

  "My treat!"

  Mike rubbed his grumbling belly and nodded. "Thanks, Liam."

  Ethan lifted his shirt, revealing his sculpted six-pack. He clenched his fists and flexed his arms, bulging out two rock-hard biceps.

  "I'm good!"

  "Gotta maintain this physique!"

  "Check out this back and abs, these biceps, and these bowling ball-sized fists! Seriously, one punch, one KO! Envy me?"

  Liam and Mike rolled their eyes, ignoring Ethan's narcissistic rant, and headed for the chicken stand.

  "Two drumsticks, please," Liam said.

  "Payment first. $198 per drumstick, $396 for two," the robot replied emotionlessly.

  "Right, $396." Liam automatically pulled out his phone, ready to scan and pay.

  But as his phone came out, realization hit him like a ton of bricks. His eyes widened. "Wait... what?"

  "$396 for two drumsticks?"

  Liam almost choked on his own tongue.

  He considered himself worldly, having bought instant noodles at tourist traps and ridden in shady taxi cabs, but this pricing took the cake.

  Fried chicken drumsticks that went for five or ten bucks outside cost $198 here!

  Mike flinched and wiped sweat from his forehead. "That's our boss, alright! Bleeding people dry!"

  "This is highway robbery! Are these drumsticks made of gold?" Liam exploded. "I'd rather starve, die, jump off a cliff before paying $198 for a drumstick!"

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  "Mike, let's go! We'll get $100 of fried chicken takeout later"

  "Our boss is out of his mind! A drumstick for $198! If anyone buys it, I'll eat worms!"

  Just then, Jake walked out and headed towards the park's entrance.

  "Morning, boss! Where are you off to?" Mike casually called out.

  "Oh, I posted a job ad for ride testers yesterday. Got three people coming for interviews," Jake answered.

  "Huh, some brave souls actually applied," Liam muttered, craning his neck to see the potential candidates.

  Mike chuckled. "Boss, can we watch the interviews? They'll be our future colleagues. Good to get acquainted beforehand."

  Jake glanced at his watch. "Sure, it's an hour before opening anyway. Come on over if you're free."

  The Guys eagerly followed Jake!

  Soon, they reached the park's side entrance.

  From afar, they saw three applicants already waiting.

  They immediately approached Jake.

  The first one was a middle-aged man with graying hair and a weathered face. As soon as he saw Jake, a practiced, sycophantic smile spread across his face.

  He pulled out a fresh pack of cigarettes, offering one.

  "Boss, I'm Chad. I've been a ride tester at other amusement parks. I'm experienced and meet all of your park's requirements!"

  Jake waved his hand, declining the cigarette. "I've seen your resume. You are indeed experienced, but our park is a bit unique. You're a little older, and I worry your body might not handle the constant thrills!"

  "Boss, I..." Chad said anxiously.

  "We will talk more about it later." Jake smiled.

  "Boss, I'm Kyle, I'm young, and I used to do extreme sports. I can handle any thrill!"

  Another young candidate perked up and quickly chimed in.

  Jake turned his gaze.

  This young man was trendy, with dyed hair, an ear piercing, and a random string of English letters tattooed on his wrist.

  "Not bad," Jake nodded slightly, then turned to the last applicant.

  It was a woman in a casual T-shirt and jeans.

  Even with such a simple outfit, she radiated undeniable charm.

  Her slender legs were incredibly alluring. Her delicate white hands triggered instant thoughts of those hands gliding over a piano.

  She wore no makeup, but her perfect facial features seemed like a masterpiece sculpted by Michelangelo himself. It was unnecessary to add anything; she was already flawless.

  Jake was momentarily stunned, forgetting all the words he had prepared.

  The Guys in the back were practically drooling, audibly gasping.

  "Wow~"

  "Is she a celebrity? How can anyone be this gorgeous?"

  "Oh man, this is love at first sight!"

  Mike quickly lowered his head, afraid that another glance would rekindle his insecurities.

  Liam became awkward and breathed more heavily.

  Ethan instinctively straightened his posture, his muscles bulging, striking a "Are you not entertained?" pose.

  "Hi, I'm Cindy," Cindy said, her eyes crinkling into crescents and lips turning upward.

  Her voice was like a clear mountain stream, pure and melodious, with not a trace of noise.

  Jake took a deep breath, trying to calm his racing heart, and extended his hand. "Hello, do you have any special skills?"

  Cindy blinked and smiled. "Does being pretty count?"

  "It does!"

  The Guys in the back blurted out in unison.

  "It does count, but it doesn't seem too relevant to the job description at hand." Jake answered honestly.

  "If I had to pick an advantage, I guess it would be that I love challenges, the more exciting, the better!" Cindy's eyes sparkled. "I believe that my passion will make me fit for the role!"

  Jake nodded. "I have a pretty good idea about your background. The way through the interview can be difficult or very easy. If anyone of you who can go through the three main attractions in the Starlight Amusement Park and insists to the end will be hired."

  Before he finished talking, Jake saw three people in front of him simultaneously burst out into laughter, which they didn't regard the situation what Jake has just talked about at all.