Ma Yang was utterly astonished by this discovery.
After all, the probability of encountering the same person in two live streams on the same day was already slim, let alone someone as exceptionally skilled as Chao Mian Ge!
Chao Mian Ge's stir-frying skills were so superb that they made countless netizens salivate; and now, his Erh-hu playing stirred his blood.
Ma Yang felt that this was truly a rare and great talent, so he quickly inquired about Wang Hao in the live stream.
However, before the streamer could reply, the person in the camera had already left.
Seeing this, Ma Yang thought to himself, “Alas, it’s a bust again, just like at noon.”
Someone who set up a roadside stall could play the Erh-hu so movingly, so soul-stirringly!
The melodious and lingering tune was like heavenly music, deeply touching Ma Yang.
This mysterious Chao Mian Ge was like an unparalleled master hidden in the bustling city, occasionally appearing in an unexpected corner, or quietly showing up in a special situation or plot, bringing endless surprises and shocks to Ma Yang.
The exquisite skills he displayed not only left Ma Yang dumbfounded but also made him deeply realize:
Possessing a skill that was perfected and reached its peak was truly a cool thing!
This pursuit and yearning for excellence surged into his heart like a clear spring, igniting infinite motivation and passion within him.
How could such an inspiring and motivating matter not be shared with his close friends?
Ma Yang eagerly posted this news in his social groups and on Weibo, eagerly anticipating more people to learn about this remarkable person and his incredibly cool deeds!
He yearned to spread the word, allowing more people to feel this extraordinary charm from ordinary life and draw strength from it to bravely pursue their own dreams and glory.
As for Wang Hao, the cool person himself, he was now like a nouveau riche.
Wang Hao and his sister were on a massive shopping spree at the supermarket, their shopping cart overflowing with all sorts of items:
From seasonings to cookware, ingredients to daily necessities… everything was there!
To materialize the delicious food in his mind, Wang Hao truly spared no expense!
The reason for not going to the farmers’ market was simple—there were too many items needed, and it would take a lot of time to buy them all.
Choosing the supermarket was because he valued its convenience for one-stop shopping.
Wang Hao’s generous and lavish spending deeply moved his sister, Wang Lan.
Wang Lan innocently believed that her brother was being so extravagant just to prepare a rich and luxurious meal for her.
Although she kept muttering things like “No need” and “Don’t buy,” her heart was already cheering with joy.
At this moment, Wang Hao’s powerful Qilin arms, which were a bonus from his upgrade, finally came in handy.
Wang Hao had Wang Lan carry two lighter bags, while he easily lifted the rest with both hands, then strode towards their rented house not far away.
Along the way, Wang Hao’s display of super boyfriend power attracted the gaze of many passing girls.
Although he was plain-looking, his bold and unrestrained aura was hard to ignore.
Thus, under the curious and admiring gazes of passersby, the two returned to their cozy rented house.
As soon as they entered, the two tacitly began to sort out the large and small bags, categorizing them and placing them in their proper locations.
After completing this, Wang Hao unhesitatingly “invited” Wang Lan out of the kitchen—after all, the kitchen was too small, and for him, cooking was a serious matter that required full concentration and no sloppiness!
Wang Lan, who was ushered out of the kitchen, was not annoyed; she obediently sat in the living room, waiting for the delicious food to be ready.
After his mood settled, Wang Hao began to carefully search his mind for those mouth-watering recipes.
Soon, combining the ingredients he had planned beforehand, he selected three highly flavorful dishes and one delicious soup from many delicacies:
Braised Pork Trotters with Soybeans, Dry-Fried Pork Intestines, Boiled Cabbage in Broth, and Mushroom, Egg, and Tofu Soup.
It’s worth noting that all these dishes required a chef’s mastery of heat, but fortunately, Wang Hao now possessed Advanced Cooking Skill, which gave him more confidence to attempt making them.
However, even so, when facing a high-difficulty dish like Boiled Cabbage in Broth, Wang Hao still dared not be careless and had to give his all!
As pleasant sounds emanated from the kitchen, Wang Lan’s gaze was immediately drawn to it.
Recalling the few simple home-cooked stir-fries her brother effortlessly made last night, which were already praised endlessly, how could she not be full of joy and anticipation upon learning that her brother was going to meticulously prepare several more substantial dishes now?
Before long, an enticing aroma wafted out from the crack in the kitchen door.
This scent was like an invisible hand, gently plucking at Wang Lan’s heartstrings, especially for Wang Lan, who was at mealtime and instinctively wanted to eat, it was even more lethal.
Her eyes, which had initially been somewhat unfocused as she stared at the kitchen, instantly brightened, like twinkling stars in the night sky, or precisely as the lyrics sang: “Eyes wide like copper bells, shooting out lightning-like shrewdness.”
As the aroma grew stronger, Wang Lan began to involuntarily swallow her saliva; it seemed her stomach acid could no longer be contained, eagerly craving the comfort of delicious food.
At the same time, something unexpected happened: shouts came from outside the window:
“Whose cooking smells so good? Hurry and tell us your house number!”
“Hey, big brother/sister, could you please close the kitchen window? Smelling this, my instant noodles don’t even smell good anymore!”
“Hurry up and put away your divine powers, or I’m going to knock on every door!”
Similar complaints rose and fell, like dominoes, one after another, and the voices grew louder and louder.
Who would have thought that Wang Hao’s more than an hour of practicing “little star” last night didn’t provoke any complaints from the crowd, yet these waves of aroma now easily did!
Perhaps, this is the charm of delicious food—no need for many words, just its unique taste alone can conquer countless people’s taste buds and hearts.
It must be said that in the world of foodies, everything is so pure, straightforward, and instinctual.
Wang Hao also heard the sounds outside and, being amenable, quickly closed the window to prevent the neighbors from actually coming to knock on the door.
As the saying goes, good food is worth waiting for; enduring the torment of waiting for delicious food is when you reap the rewards.
“Congratulations, Advanced Cooking Skill proficiency +3, current proficiency: Advanced Cooking Skill 254/10000”
“Congratulations, Advanced Cooking Skill proficiency +3, current proficiency: Advanced Cooking Skill 257/10000”
“Congratulations, Advanced Cooking Skill proficiency +4, current proficiency: Advanced Cooking Skill 261/10000”
“Congratulations, Advanced Cooking Skill proficiency +2, current proficiency: Advanced Cooking Skill 263/10000”
As the three dishes and one soup were successively served, four prompts appeared.
Upon closer inspection, among the increased proficiencies: Boiled Cabbage in Broth took the lead, with a proficiency increase of 4 points; the other two dishes were not to be outdone, each adding 3 points; while the soup was slightly inferior, only gaining 2 points of proficiency.
Wang Hao gazed at these data, pondering to himself:
“Sure enough, this Advanced Cooking Skill is closely related to the difficulty of preparation; the proficiency bonus amount varies depending on the dish’s difficulty.
However, what’s interesting is that the increase in Cooking Skill proficiency didn’t show fractional values like Erhu Skill did.
In comparison, this Cooking Skill is simply the fighter jet among cheats!”
Wang Hao couldn’t help but sigh, wondering if the saying “Food is the paramount necessity of the people” had a particularly high priority in the cheat system?
Or was it truly as he had guessed before, that Cooking Skill belonged to the Newbie Gift Pack skills?
Then, will there be another opportunity in the future to acquire similar high-proficiency skills?