Jack paces back and forth in his small apartment, running numbers through his head. $500 a day is a lot for a run-down internet café, but with the viral game's release approaching, it's not impossible. He just needs some help to pull it off.
His mind flashes to an old friend from college – Chris, a tech-savvy guy who once ran a successful gaming club on campus. If anyone could help turn the café into a profitable gaming hub, it's Chris.
Jack grabs his outdated phone and dials Chris's number. The line rings twice before a familiar, lazy voice answers. "Yo, Jack? Is that you?"
"Yeah, it's me. Listen, I need your help with a business venture. Meet me at Cyber World in an hour."
An hour later, Chris shows up at the café, his long hair tied back in a messy bun. He whistles low, taking in the shabby state of the place. "Damn, man. You planning to resurrect this dump?"
Jack smirks. "That's the plan. But I need someone who knows how to set up gaming rigs, optimize internet connections, and run tournaments. Think you're up for it?"
Chris scratches his chin, looking skeptical. "What's the pay?"
"Right now, I can only offer a share of the profits," Jack says, trying to sound confident. "But once we hit \$500 a day, you'll get a 10% cut."
Chris raises an eyebrow. "$500 a day? That's ambitious."
Jack leans forward, eyes glinting. "I know what's coming, Chris. Trust me."
Chris studies Jack's face for a long moment before nodding. "Alright. I'm in. But you better not screw me over."
[Mission Update: Recruit reliable personnel to assist with business operations. Chris recruited as gaming expert.]
Jack breathes a sigh of relief. With Chris on board, he's one step closer to hitting that $500 target. Now, he just has to deal with the café's outdated hardware – and the lack of funds to upgrade it.
[Time Remaining: 13 days, 4 hours.]