A Second Life, A New Power novel Chapter 88

Matt motioned for the crowd to settle down and began speaking with a smile. "Alright, that's all four of our special guests for the show this time. Next, I have a very important mission for all eight of our cast members on the show. All of you will have to prepare a full-course meal for our special guests."

"Sure!"

"No problem!"

Demi and the rest of the cast members responded loudly.

"What about the ingredients?" Wendy asked the most important question.

"The production team will give you a total of 200 dollars to buy the necessary ingredients," Matt answered.

"What?" Demi and the rest of the cast members widened their eyes in shock.

"No, wait. How is 200 dollars enough? We have so many people!" Maria was the first to protest.

Matt flashed them with a sly smile and replied, "That will depend on your abilities. You will have to prepare an impressive dinner with limited money. How would it be considered a mission without any challenge?"

"200 dollars is just too little!" Wendy sighed with a frown.

George stared into Matt's eyes pleadingly and asked, "Mr. Hahn, is there any other way to increase our funds?"

Matt shook his head right away and said, "No."

"Can we increase our funds through crowdfunding or obtain ingredients through other resources?" Maria asked.

Matt replied with a slightly evil grin, "You cannot get funds or free ingredients from your fans or the sellers."

"What if we do street performances and add to the funds through our own labor?" Chad suggested.

Matt shook his head again and repeated, "Nope. I just said you are not allowed to acquire funds or free ingredients from your fans or the sellers by any means."

"What if we work for others and add to the funds with our pay?" George asked.

Matt shook his head and said, "Nope, as well."

"Mr. Hahn, you're purposely making it difficult for us!" Wendy shot Matt an angry look.

Demi had an enlightening moment and said, "Just like a couple of episodes earlier in the show, we'll have to source our main ingredients from nature through our own labor?"