Brush Up Your Proficiency

Previously, the upgrade of his cooking skill had increased Wang Hao's height by a full four centimeters! His slightly chubby physique had also disappeared, replaced by an increasingly robust and sturdy build.

Standing before Cheng Yufei, Wang Hao looked refined, capable, and full of masculine vigor.

At this moment, Cheng Yufei gazed at the man before her, who exuded a unique charm. Although his appearance wasn't as conventionally handsome as most, he possessed a different kind of allure.

Especially when she recalled what Wang Hao had just said, it made her look at him with new respect and silently elevate her original assessment of him to a whole new level.

Perhaps in the eyes of most people, not seizing the opportunity to make money was simply foolish, after all, people invariably lived in a material world.

However, just as the Chinese character for "person" (人) is composed of a left-falling stroke and a right-falling stroke—the left symbolizing material wealth, and the right representing the spirit; they are interdependent and indispensable. If either is missing, it cannot be called a complete "person" in the true sense.

What was admirable was that Wang Hao resolutely abandoned excessive material pursuits, choosing instead to embrace the spiritual world, an act that achieved a harmonious balance between yin and yang.

To some extent, this was undoubtedly a very wise and appropriate life choice.

Facing Wang Hao, who possessed such a clear self-awareness, how could Cheng Yufei not have a higher opinion of him?

"Boss, you really see things clearly! Then we won't disturb you from going home to rest. We look forward to seeing you again tomorrow!"

Cheng Yufei's face was filled with a bright smile as she waved goodbye to Wang Hao. After all, the days ahead were still long!

Wang Hao also smiled and nodded in response, indicating that he would see them next time.

Afterward, the siblings embarked on their journey home, the sunlight shining upon them, as if draping the entire scene in a layer of golden gauze, making people feel incredibly comfortable and content.

On the way home, Wang Hao stopped by to buy some ingredients. Although he was a bit tired, he still planned to cook a meal himself at home.

Because they had been busy non-stop at noon, the two of them, who were selling food, hadn't even had a bite to eat.

Having advanced cooking skills, Wang Hao naturally didn't want to just order takeout to fill his stomach. Wouldn't that be unfair to his hardworking sister?

As soon as he got home, Wang Hao took a short break, then immediately put on his apron and went into the kitchen, beginning to conduct the kitchen's symphony.

After a flurry of activity, dishes of excellent color, aroma, and taste were gradually placed on the table. At this moment, the two, who had been busy for so long, were already so hungry that their stomachs were sticking to their backs.

"Congratulations, Advanced Cooking Proficiency +1, Current Proficiency: Advanced Cooking 249/10000"

"Congratulations, Advanced Cooking Proficiency +1, Current Proficiency: Advanced Cooking 250/10000"

"Congratulations, Advanced Cooking Proficiency +1, Current Proficiency: Advanced Cooking 251/10000"

Along with the three pop-up notifications from his cheat, before long, two exquisite and delicious side dishes and a pot of steaming hot noodles were placed on the table.

Wang Lan couldn't wait to pick up a strand of noodles and put it in her mouth, instantly conquered by the deliciousness.

The noodles were cooked to perfection, neither hard nor soft, with an excellent texture in the mouth.

Wang Lan couldn't help but exclaim that she could easily eat two large bowls of just these noodles alone.

Moreover, there were also two side dishes with excellent color, aroma, and taste to complement them, it was simply the icing on the cake!

Wang Hao enjoyed the delicious food while feeling the pleasant sensation of being full.

This satisfaction came not only from the taste of the food itself, but also from being able to share this joy with his family.

Just as the saying goes in the village: "Food eaten while competing is more fragrant." At this moment, he deeply agreed with this statement.

Thinking back to the past, before he had obtained the cheat, when he was alone and without any support, eating was only for filling his stomach;

But now, every day was very fulfilling, and having family to eat with was truly enjoying a meal.

In the leisure time after the meal, the two rested at home for a while, waiting for the heat outside to dissipate a bit before slowly going downstairs for a stroll.

Having come to this city for over three years, Wang Hao and his sister rarely had the chance to leisurely stroll through the streets together during the day.

Now that they had both the time and the energy, they should make up for it.

As soon as she saw this erhu, the melody of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" immediately appeared in her mind, and then she recalled the auditory torture she had experienced yesterday. She really didn't want to experience it again.

People often say that repeating simple things is the way to success; but for Wang Lan, repeatedly listening to "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" was nothing short of torture.

In the end, although Wang Lan was unwilling, she couldn't resist Wang Hao's stubbornness and had to reluctantly let him bring the erhu.

However, she made a request to Wang Hao: if he wanted to play "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," he must notify her in advance so that she could escape the scene in time and avoid suffering the "ear-piercing magic sound."

Just like that, the two leisurely strolled towards People's Park.

At this moment, the park was full of elderly people who had come to escape the heat and enjoy the cool air.

Wang Hao and Wang Lan walked side by side, chatting and laughing, sharing many childhood memories full of fun;

While reminiscing about the past, they also talked about the many changes in their current lives, as well as the current situation in their hometown.

This relaxed and pleasant atmosphere lasted for quite a while. Wang Hao noticed that Wang Lan beside him seemed to be a little tired, so he began to think about finding a place to rest.

Just as they continued to move forward, a melody mixed with the sounds of various instruments suddenly came from not far ahead.

Wang Hao immediately realized that he had found a good place where he could improve his erhu skills without disturbing others!

Subsequently, Wang Hao didn't hesitate to pull Wang Lan and walk quickly in that direction.

Before long, they came to a spacious corridor that was more than a hundred meters long.

On both sides of the corridor were many horizontal benches, on which sat all kinds of people.

Some people were leisurely chatting and enjoying the cool air, enjoying the tranquility of the moment;

Some people were sitting together playing cards, occasionally letting out bursts of laughter;

Still others were holding mobile phones, conducting live broadcasts, showcasing their talents and life's moments;

Of course, there were also some enthusiasts playing various instruments, such as erhus, guitars, and flutes, the music rising and falling, like a small concert.

Wang Hao and Wang Lan randomly chose an empty seat and sat down to rest.

Immediately afterward, Wang Hao skillfully placed his beloved erhu on his leg, preparing to play a piece.

Seeing that her brother was about to start playing the erhu, Wang Lan immediately said, "Brother, can you please not play 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' again? Can you change to another song, please?"

Wang Hao looked at his sister's pleading eyes, so he stopped teasing her and nodded with a smile to show his agreement.

After all, since he had upgraded to intermediate erhu skills, many songs had emerged in his mind. He had previously played 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' only because the song was short and easy to play. Now that his sister had made a request, he would change to another one.