After a whirlwind of eating, Wang Hao and Wang Lan patted their bulging bellies contentedly, leaning back in their seats, their faces showing signs of still wanting more.
After the brief moment of post-meal mental blankness passed, Wang Lan finally came back to her senses, staring directly at Wang Hao, her expression as if she were admiring a rare wonder of the world.
As time passed, Wang Hao gradually felt a little embarrassed by her gaze and couldn't help but ask,
"What's wrong? Is there something on my face?"
Wang Lan snapped back to reality upon hearing him, then exclaimed in surprise,
"Brother, you seem to have lost a lot of weight, and how did your Cooking become so amazing! This... this is too unscientific!
With your current skill level, it's no exaggeration to say you could easily beat all restaurants. Why should we bother working hard at our stall anymore?
You could easily become a head chef at any big restaurant!" Her voice trembled slightly with excitement.
Facing his sister's astonishment, Wang Hao merely smiled faintly and replied calmly and serenely,
"I have indeed improved, but for now, let's continue with the stall.
After all these years, I've long been used to this lifestyle, and besides, it offers more freedom with time.
Our daily income is quite good now; we should know when to be content." With that, his eyes revealed a sense of detachment and magnanimity, a display of confidence.
Wang Hao had truly experienced the joy of "I'm not interested in money"; when a person's strength is sufficient, and they'll never starve wherever they go, this feeling of having enough confidence is indeed quite satisfying.
"Mhm, I'll listen to you, Brother!" Wang Lan nodded vigorously, expressing her absolute approval and support for her brother.
Her eyes sparkled with admiration, finding Wang Hao's calm tone incredibly cool!
At this moment, Wang Lan had not yet been influenced by societal norms and still maintained a pure and innocent heart.
In her view, life should inherently be a journey in pursuit of freedom, not to be bound by a specific lifestyle.
Her brother had silently dedicated himself to the family for many years, and now that he finally had the opportunity to pursue his own dreams and freedom, how could she not support him wholeheartedly?
After some casual chatting, Wang Lan returned indoors to rest, but Wang Hao did not stop.
He guessed that to improve his Erhu Skill, he first needed a suitable instrument. So, he began searching for the nearest musical instrument store.
Through a search on his phone's map, he quickly located his target.
Wang Hao walked with a leisurely pace, unhurriedly making his way towards the instrument store.
Along the way, a gentle evening breeze brushed against his face, bringing a refreshing coolness that uplifted his spirits.
At this moment, it was as if everything in the world was flowing naturally, and everything was so beautiful.
With a light and happy mood, Wang Hao unknowingly arrived in front of the instrument store.
Stepping into the instrument store, Wang Hao felt as if he had entered a treasure trove of music.
All kinds of instruments were displayed on shelves and in display cases, from ancient string instruments to modern electronic instruments, everything was available.
Each instrument exuded a unique charm, captivating his gaze.
Wang Hao widened his eyes, curiously examining each of these treasures one by one.
Before this, when he browsed information about instruments online, most of them could only be viewed from afar through a screen.
But now, being able to personally be among so many instruments, touching and feeling each one up close, this immersive experience was entirely new to him.
Not long after, a smiling sales associate approached him. The person greeted him warmly,
"Hello! What kind of instrument are you looking for? I can give you a detailed introduction!"
Although Wang Hao was dressed simply and did not appear to be wealthy, this experienced sales associate did not show any prejudice because of it.
After all, for someone who relies on work for a living, he clearly understood his role and position—whether a customer was rich or not, it had nothing to do with him.
He was just an ordinary office worker; selling products certainly earned him a certain percentage of commission.
But to deliberately make things difficult for customers and look down on so-called "Gods," just to pursue that bit of extra income, acting in such an utterly foolish manner, was truly perplexing.
Upon hearing the sales associate's words, Wang Hao withdrew his gaze from the instruments and turned to face the sales associate, responding,
"Hello, I want to buy an Erh-hu. Could you help me pick a suitable one?" Wang Hao stated his need directly.
"No problem, please follow me!" The sales associate replied enthusiastically and then led Wang Hao to the area where the Erh-hus were displayed.
Then he took an Erh-hu from the shelf and introduced it to Wang Hao, saying,
"Sir, this is a very cost-effective Erh-hu in our store. You can try to feel its touch."
Before he finished speaking, the sales associate had already handed the Erh-hu to Wang Hao.
For Wang Hao, this was his first time truly touching a physical Erh-hu.
Although he had already mastered many Erh-hu-related skill knowledge in his mind, it was his first time with practical operation, so he was still a bit unfamiliar in that regard.
However, with the beginner Erhu Skill directly provided by the cheat system, even though he had only initially grasped some Erhu Skill, he could still put it into practice.
Nevertheless, to truly master these techniques, he still needed a period of gradual adaptation.
The sales associate was clearly very experienced and could tell at a glance that Wang Hao was a complete beginner with no experience.
Seeing Wang Hao's clumsy movements, like a novice, he immediately said apologetically,
"I'm really sorry, perhaps this Erh-hu is not very suitable for beginners like you.
If you are just starting to learn the Erh-hu, I think the one over there would be more suitable..." As he spoke, he stretched out his hand and pointed to another Erh-hu with a slightly inferior texture.
Just as the sales associate was about to continue his introduction, Wang Hao had already quickly mastered the application of the beginner Erhu Skill from theory to practice.
The entire process took only a mere ten-odd seconds! He couldn't help but marvel at the power of the cheat.
At the same time, the sales associate watched in astonishment as Wang Hao's initially clumsy movements instantly became as skilled as an amateur, leaving him speechless.
He secretly wondered how it could be so fast? He had misjudged him just now; he felt as if he had been played.
"No worries, I think this one is quite good. What's the price? Let's settle on this one!" Wang Hao was very satisfied with the Erh-hu in his hand.
Although there were higher-quality Erh-hus available in the store, he believed that for a tool used only to improve skills, there was no need to pursue excessively high quality; this mid-level was just right.
The sales associate never expected Wang Hao to make such a decisive choice. After a brief moment of Stunned, he no longer delayed and led Wang Hao directly to the cashier to pay.
After settling the bill, they packed the Erh-hu in a ready-made case and also gave Wang Hao two boxes of strings as a bonus. Finally, they politely escorted Wang Hao out of the store.
