Buy a Hundred Chocolates, Get a Free Case of Anxiety

“Will people buy something inconsistent?” Chen asked. Xiaoman watched preorders race through the chat. “Consumers aren't stupid. It's just been a long time since anyone asked them like they were people.” Salt Hamster climbed onto the register and stuffed preorder receipts into its cheeks until the paper jammed. It toppled onto its back, feet waving. The permanent power was bound. The hoarding habit was apparently still in beta.