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Chapter 124 A Young Girl's Feelings Are Always Poetry, Ye Hui Dares Not Speak Up (Bonus Chapter)

Ye Hui raised his hand to open the system panel and check the detailed attributes after the breakthrough.

[Attributes: Strength 300.2, Spiritual Power 407.6, Bones 85.4, Comprehension 20.1, Luck 19.9, Divine Awareness 120.6]

After breaking through to the Golden Core stage, the leap in all attributes is immediately apparent!
In particular, the increase in spiritual power and divine sense is almost several times, or even ten times, that of the Foundation Establishment stage!
Ye Hui knew that there were powerful individuals like Clow Reed in this world.

But he wasn't impatient.

Given enough time to hone his skills, he will eventually catch up with, or even surpass, them!

[You barely survived the Golden Core tribulation; it was pure luck! Do you know that the tribulation clouds you attracted have already alarmed the elders of the Myriad Laws Immortal Sect? They strongly condemn your underhanded method of breakthrough!]

[Tomoyo, the Dharma Protector, is happy to learn of your successful breakthrough, but she is also worried about your future path. She has decided to personally protect you to prevent you from going astray!]

The system log has finally arrived, albeit belatedly.

Ye Hui ignored the rambling in the first half and only saw the last sentence.

Is Tomoyo going to personally protect me?
Ye Hui's mood immediately became even more cheerful.

"Master! How are you feeling now?" Qingque asked.

"I'm doing very well now." Ye Hui smiled and stroked its soft blue feathers.

"Master, I feel your aura is so strong now! It's so much stronger than before!" Qingque rubbed his palm, her tone full of admiration.

"Of course." Ye Hui raised his eyebrows smugly.

This feeling of sudden surge in power is truly exhilarating.

After returning to the villa.

Ye Hui immediately picked up his phone, found Zhi Shi's number, and dialed it.

He wanted to share this important moment with the people he cared about most as soon as possible!

The phone was answered after two rings, and Tomoyo's gentle voice came through the receiver.

"Student Ye? Is there something you need?"

"Tomoyo, I have good news for you."

Ye Hui's voice couldn't hide his excitement.

"What's the good news?" Tomoyo asked, her tone tinged with curiosity.

"I broke through!"

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone, followed by a soft exclamation of surprise from Zhi Shi: "Really? Ye-kun, you...you've broken through to the Golden Core stage?"

"That's right, just now, he successfully transcended the tribulation!"

Ye Hui nodded, though he knew the other person couldn't see him, he still couldn't hide his smile.

"Ah, that was such a loud thunderclap, were you undergoing tribulation? How are you? Are you injured?"

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +14】

"Don't worry, I'm fine. This is just a minor lightning tribulation; I handled it easily."

Ye Hui changed the subject and asked with concern, "By the way, Zhi Shi, how has your cultivation been lately?"

He knew that Tomoyo had to juggle her studies, filming, and preparing battle suits for Sakura, so her training time was far less than his own.

"Yes, thanks to the various pills you gave me, Ye Zi, the progress has been quite smooth, and I've now stabilized at the ninth level of Qi Refining."

Tomoyo's tone also became serious, "I also want to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage as soon as possible, so that I can better help Sakura and you."

Upon hearing this, Ye Hui's heart stirred, and he thought of something.

He had the aid of Foundation Establishment Pills when he broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

If the world has no system, where would the Foundation Establishment Pill come from?
"Zhi Shi, I need to make things clear to you about breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage."

"The transition from Qi Refining stage to Foundation Establishment stage is a hurdle, and it usually requires the assistance of Foundation Establishment Pills; otherwise, it is easy to fail or even damage one's foundation."

Ye Hui explained in a serious tone, "To refine Foundation Establishment Pills, I need to break through to at least the intermediate level of alchemist to unlock the corresponding pill formula."

Zhi Shi was silent for a moment on the other end of the phone, her voice sounding somewhat dejected: "Does that mean it will be difficult for me to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage in the short term?"

"Of course not." Ye Hui immediately denied it. "Don't worry, I will definitely find a way to get you a Foundation Establishment Pill. Even if it means searching for rare and precious materials and refining it myself, I will help you break through!"

"Hey, I believe in Ye!"

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +18】

After hanging up with Tomoyo, Ye Hui called Sakura again.

When Sakura learned that he had made a breakthrough, she was overjoyed and shouted excitedly.

We chatted for a while, and it got quite late, so it was time to rest.

Today he packed up all the servants and butlers in his house and sent them on a group trip.

This was a basic perk for working under him, so when Ye Hui brought it up, no one thought there was anything wrong with it.

The next day was Monday, and Ye Hui walked into the school feeling refreshed.

After breaking through to the Golden Core stage, he felt that the whole world had become clearer.

The free-floating spiritual particles in the air flickered like fireflies, and subtle fluctuations that were previously difficult to detect could now be clearly perceived.

The whispers of students in the corridor, the sounds of laughter and play on the playground in the distance, and even the chirping of birds outside the teaching building could all be clearly heard.

The sense of "omniscience" brought about by this significant enhancement of his divine sense made Ye Hui's lips curl into a slight smile, and even his steps became lighter.

The morning's classes have come to an end.

The lunch break bell rang.

Sakura, carrying a cake box with a pink cherry blossom pattern, walked briskly over and greeted everyone with a smile: "Chiharu, Naoko, Rika, and also Yoh, Tomoyo, come and see! This is the strawberry cake I made last night!"

Holy crap, Sakura is doing a roll call!

Ye Hui looked over.

Sakura carefully opened the box.

Inside is a strawberry cake about six inches in size.

Although the cream wasn't spread evenly and the edges were a bit uneven, the strawberries on top were also placed crookedly, and the piping was just a simple spiral pattern.

But it's clear that she put a lot of effort into every step.

"Wow! It looks delicious!" Chiharu was the first to come over, adding plenty of emotional support. "Sakura, you're amazing! You can actually make a cake by yourself!"

"My dad was guiding me, and he said I'm improving very quickly," Xiaoying said, scratching her head a little shyly.

Then, she took out disposable plates and forks from her bag, cut the cake into several evenly sized pieces, and distributed them to her friends who had gathered around.

"Let me try it first!" Naoko picked up a piece of cake, forked a small bite and put it in her mouth. Her eyes immediately lit up. "It's better than I imagined! The cream is refreshing and not greasy at all, and the cake itself is soft and delicious!"

"Really?" Sakura's eyes lit up instantly, and she looked at the others expectantly.

Li Jia also took a bite and gave a serious evaluation: "The cake's moisture level is a little lacking, it's a bit too dry, but the sweetness of the cream is just right, which balances out the dryness of the cake. Xiaoying, it's already very impressive that you could make it like this on your first try."

"Hehe~!"

Sakura blushed and smiled broadly after being praised by everyone.

Ye Hui also picked up a piece and tasted it.

Compared to the croquettes Sakura made before, the improvement in this cake is clearly visible, and you can feel her dedication to cooking.

“If something tastes good, you’ll want to share it with everyone, right?” he said with a smile.

Sakura nodded vigorously: "Yes! Seeing everyone enjoying the food makes me especially happy!"

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +7]

Chiharu looked at Sakura with envy and sighed, "That's so nice! I wish I could make such a delicious cake too, but I can't even cook instant noodles properly. Yamazaki always criticizes me for it!"

Naoko sighed as well: "Me too. Last time I tried to crack an egg, the shell fell in several times, and in the end I had to throw the whole thing away."

Tomoyo gently reassured her, "Don't worry, Naoko, isn't Rika in your group? Rika is the best at making desserts. With her help, cooking class will definitely be fine."

I was suddenly called out by name.

Rika blushed and said shyly in a low voice, "No, not really... I've only done it a few times, Tomoyo, you're exaggerating..."

It turns out that tomorrow's cooking class will focus on "making your own cake".

The teacher not only distributed detailed tutorial books, but also asked everyone to discuss in groups in advance what styles they wanted to make.

Sakura sidled up to Ye Hui and Tomoyo, spread the tutorial book out on the table, and began to discuss it with great interest.

"Yoko, Tomoyo, what kind of cake should we make for our cooking class tomorrow? There are so many designs in the tutorial, I'm overwhelmed with choices."

Tomoyo smiled as she opened the tutorial book, her purple eyes curving into a gentle arc: "There are indeed many choices, which makes it hard to decide. Sakura, is there a particular design you want to make?"

"Hmm..." Sakura tilted her head, her finger slowly sliding across the pages of the book, when it suddenly stopped on a page with a colorful picture. Her eyes lit up. "How about this! Chocolate cake! It looks easy to make, and it's sure to taste delicious!"

Ye Hui leaned over and took a look.

The chocolate cake in the picture, drizzled with rich chocolate sauce and sprinkled with cocoa powder, is indeed tempting.

He nodded: "The chocolate cake is indeed good. The method is not complicated, and as long as the cocoa powder and chocolate are of good quality, the taste will be good."

"Great! It's decided then! We'll make a chocolate cake tomorrow!" Sakura slammed her hand on the table, making the final decision, and even took out a pen to make a small mark on the tutorial book.

The three of them huddled together, carefully studying the specific steps for making the chocolate cake.

For example, when I was talking about how to beat eggs and how to control the oven temperature, a gentle female voice suddenly sounded behind me: "Ah, a chocolate cake? It sounds delicious."

Ye Hui turned around.

They saw that Ms. Guanyue had appeared behind them at some point, wearing an elegant beige dress, with her usual gentle smile on her face, and holding a lesson plan in her hand.

"Ms. Mizuki!" Sakura stood up in surprise, closing her textbook a little shyly. "What brings you here?"

Ms. Mizuki smiled and looked at Sakura, her gaze falling on the tutorial book in Sakura's hand: "I was passing by earlier and heard you discussing cake. Kinomoto-san, do you like chocolate cake?"

"Yes! I love it so much!" Sakura nodded vigorously.

She does really like chocolate.

"Really? What a coincidence, I also really like the rich taste of chocolate."

Ms. Mizuki smiled and replied, her gaze sweeping over the cookbooks on the table, "Are you preparing for tomorrow's cooking class?"

"Yes, Ms. Mizuki. Tomorrow's cooking class will be about making cakes, and we're discussing what kind of cakes we'll make."

Chiyo answered politely.

"Then you must do your best! I look forward to seeing your results tomorrow," Ms. Guanyue encouraged.

"Yes! We'll definitely try our best!" Encouraged by her teacher, Sakura was instantly filled with energy and quickly added, "Teacher, if we make something delicious, I'll bring it to you to try!"

"Really? That makes me so happy."

Mizuki chuckled softly and gently patted Sakura's shoulder. "I'm really looking forward to it."

Then, she took her lesson plan and left.

Sakura chuckled as she watched Mizuki-sensei's departing figure.

Ye Hui found her appearance somewhat amusing.

Sakura is now not only infatuated with Yukito, but also completely powerless against Mizuki.

It seems her preferences are very clear: she prefers gentle, outstanding, and good-looking people.

In another corner of the classroom, Li Xiaolang and Yamazaki were discussing a baking book.

"What do you think we should make?" Li Xiaolang flipped through a baking book, pointing to a page and saying, "How about making a pudding cake? The steps are relatively simple and it's not easy to make mistakes."

Yamazaki nodded in agreement, saying, "Yes, pudding cake has a refreshing taste and should be popular."

Just then, a lively figure suddenly approached.

Li Meiling held up her tutorial book, her eyes sparkling, and said, "Little Wolf, look at this! How about we make this kind of decoration? We're sure to get a high score!"

The page she turned to featured a gorgeous three-tiered cake, each tier adorned with cream flowers and fruit, and a pair of small dolls dressed in formal attire standing atop it.

Li Xiaolang's lips twitched, and he said helplessly, "Meiling... this is a wedding cake. It's too much for our cooking class to make this."

Li Meiling clasped her hands together, her face filled with dreamy longing, and said, "It's so exquisite! One day, I must stand in front of a cake like this with Little Wolf..."

"Let's make a pudding cake!"

Li Xiaolang abruptly interrupted her fantasy, turning to Yamazaki and calmly reiterating his points.

"That little wolf is so annoying! He never takes other people's opinions seriously!" Li Meiling protested, waving her arms, her cheeks puffed up like steamed buns.

Sakura and Tomoyo couldn't help but cover their mouths and laugh when they heard the commotion.

"Mei Ling is really full of energy," Sakura chuckled.

"Alright, let's forget about them and get back to our chocolate cake." Ye Hui steered the conversation back on track, pointing to the step-by-step diagrams in the tutorial book.

"Ok!"

The three of them got back together and focused intently on studying the details of making the cake.

"I think we can go to a cake shop after school and observe how the professional bakers whip cream and decorate cakes. Maybe we can learn some tips," Xiaoying suggested, believing that hands-on observation is more useful than just watching tutorials.

"That's a good idea. We can also take inspiration from their ingredient combinations," Tomoyo agreed.

Ye Hui smiled and said confidently, "Actually, it doesn't need to be that complicated. I can teach you directly. When it comes to making desserts, I'm much more skilled than the cake shop chefs. I guarantee I can teach you how to make delicious and beautiful chocolate cakes."

With his culinary skills, teaching someone how to make a cake would be a piece of cake for him.

Sakura hesitated for a moment, then suddenly remembered something, and her eyes lit up.

"Let's go to the dessert shop and buy Xiao Ke a cake! She's been saying lately that I haven't bought her any desserts in a long time, and she keeps asking me for a strawberry tart."

Ye Hui: “…”

Okay, he figured it out.

Sakura's suggestion is probably mainly about buying a cake for Kero, and discussing cooking class is just a side thing.

"Then it's your decision." Ye Hui nodded.

After school.

Ye Hui, Xiao Ying, and Zhi Shi walked side by side toward the most famous "Sweet Dream House" cake shop in Tomoeda Town.

Before even reaching the store entrance, Sakura suddenly stopped and pointed towards the window, saying, "Hey? Isn't that Li?"

Li Xiaolang was seen leaning forward, his body slightly forward, his eyes fixed on the inside of the cake shop.

It turned out that the cake decorator was making a cream cake on site, and he was watching with great focus, as if he was carefully taking notes of the steps.

Sakura stepped forward and gently patted his shoulder: "Li, are you learning how to make a cake?"

"...So be it."

Li Xiaolang was startled. He turned around, saw the person who came, and came to his senses. He mumbled something awkwardly, his ears turning slightly red.

Just then, a familiar voice came from behind: "Sakura? Are you here to buy a cake too?"

Ye Hui looked back.

The creature I bumped into outside the cake shop was, of course, the Snow Rabbit.

He was wearing the dark blue uniform of Stars and Stripes High School, carrying a backpack and a cake box with the "Sweet Dreams" logo on it, looking like he had just bought some and was heading home.

"Yukito-san!" Sakura's eyes lit up instantly when she saw him, her voice filled with surprise. "Yes! We originally wanted to see how the cake shop chef makes cakes to prepare for tomorrow's cooking class, and also... to buy a dessert to take home."

"I see. This shop's cakes are indeed very good. I often come here to buy them for Touya and myself for afternoon tea." Yukito smiled and shook the cake box in her hand, her tone gentle.

Looking at Yukito's smile, Sakura mustered her courage and asked, "Um... Yukito-nii, what kind of cake do you usually like to eat?"

Upon hearing this, Li Xiaolang, who was standing next to him, immediately perked up his ears and unconsciously turned his gaze toward Xue Tu.

Snow Rabbit was taken aback by the question, then began to think seriously, listing off its treasures: "Hmm... the richness of cheesecake, the refreshing lightness of whipped cream cake, the creaminess of pumpkin pie, the sweet and sour taste of blueberry pie, and the mellow aroma of banana cream pie..."

He paused, then added with a smile, "I like them all!"

The corners of Ye Hui's mouth twitched slightly.

Snow Rabbit's words were as good as saying nothing at all.

Actually, as long as it's a dessert, or anything edible that isn't bad, there shouldn't be anything he doesn't like, right?
As expected of you, Snow Rabbit, a seasoned food enthusiast!
Sakura and Li Xiaolang both looked troubled after hearing this.

Yukito likes so many different kinds of things. Will the designs they originally planned suit his taste? Sakura immediately pressed, "What about chocolate cake? Does Yukito like that?"

Li Xiaolang quickly followed up by asking, "What about pudding and cream cake? Do you like them?"

Both of them stared intently at the snow rabbit.

Looking at them, Yukito nodded, her smile still gentle: "Yes! I like both! The richness of chocolate and the smoothness of pudding, it sounds delicious!"

get this answer.

Sakura and Li Xiaolang's eyes lit up at the same time, and smiles instantly bloomed on their faces.

Very good!
The cakes they're planning to make tomorrow happen to be the ones that Snow Rabbit likes!
"If the cake I make tomorrow is delicious, would you like to try it, Snow Rabbit?" Sakura asked immediately.

Almost at the same time, Li Xiaolang also spoke up: "If my pudding cake turns out well, I'd like to invite you to try it too!"

After they finished speaking, they both paused for a moment, subconsciously looked at each other, and then glared at each other fiercely.

Snow Rabbit looked at the two of them and couldn't help but laugh, encouraging them, "Of course you're willing! I'm really looking forward to seeing what you do tomorrow!"

With Yukito's approval, Sakura and Li Xiaolang's fighting spirit instantly reached its peak.

Tomorrow's cooking class, I must make the most delicious cake to satisfy Snow Rabbit!

The cooking class on the second morning.

The entire classroom was filled with an atmosphere of excitement and tension.

The students, all wearing aprons, gathered around their respective cooking stations, eager to show off their culinary skills.

"Okay, let's get started!"

Sakura deftly tied on her pink apron, put her hands on her hips, and declared with high spirits, "Today we're going to make the best chocolate cake in Tomoeda Town!"

"Hmm!" Tomoyo nodded with a smile, turned around and took out molds, whisks, sieves and other tools from the cupboard, arranging them neatly.

Ye Hui stood beside the two women, watching their energetic demeanor, and felt quite confident.

With him as a master chef, it's hard to fail.

“Let’s start by melting the chocolate, which is the foundation of chocolate cake.”

As he spoke, he placed the pre-chopped dark chocolate pieces and small pieces of butter into a stainless steel bowl.

Then put the bowl into a pot of warm water and heat it over low heat in a double boiler.

"Stir gently and continuously until the chocolate and butter are fully combined and become a smooth liquid."

As Ye Hui explained, he slowly stirred the mixture with a silicone spatula.

Soon, the chocolate in the bowl melted into a dark brown paste, and a rich, mellow chocolate aroma filled the air.

"It smells so good!" Sakura leaned closer and took a deep breath.

"Next is whipping the eggs, which is the most crucial step and directly determines whether the cake will be fluffy enough."

Ye Hui set the melted chocolate aside to cool, then took out four eggs and skillfully separated the yolks and whites into two clean, dry bowls.

He first picked up the egg beater and started whipping the egg whites at high speed, his wrist moving nimbly, and the egg whites quickly formed fine foam.

"Strike in the same direction until you can lift the whisk and form a small, upright peak that doesn't collapse. That means the meringue is ready."

He held up the whipped egg white meringue to show it off.

The snow-white foam was fluffy and full, with its pointed corners standing firmly without collapsing in the slightest.

Sakura and Tomoyo's eyes lit up, their faces filled with admiration.

"Ye, you're amazing! You're even so professional at cracking eggs!" Xiaoying exclaimed.

Tomoyo nodded: "Her skills are much better than mine."

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +9]

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +7】

The following steps proceeded exceptionally smoothly under Ye Hui's patient guidance.

Mix the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and cooled chocolate liquid together until smooth. Then sift in the cake flour and cocoa powder, and fold them together to form a smooth egg yolk batter.

Then, add the meringue to the egg yolk mixture in three batches, gently folding until there are no dry powder particles left...

Ye Hui explained each step clearly and thoroughly, and Xiaoying and Zhiye learned with great care.

The two worked together seamlessly, with one handing over the tools and the other following the steps.

The atmosphere here was harmonious and orderly, while Li Meiling and Li Xiaolang's group in the other corner of the classroom seemed a bit flustered.

"Little Wolf, you've been stirring for so long, you must be tired! Let me help you!" Without saying a word, Li Meiling snatched the mixer from Li Xiaolang's hand, rolled up her sleeves, and prepared to get to work.

"No, you can't whip the cream too vigorously, you have to..." Li Xiaolang hurriedly tried to remind her.

Before she could finish speaking, Li Meiling gripped the blender and started spinning it rapidly, with such force that the bowl shook.

Before long, the light cream in the bowl turned from a smooth liquid into a coarse granular texture, congealing like tofu dregs, a complete failure.

"Ah! How could this be!" Li Meiling stopped what she was doing when she saw the whipped cream in the bowl.

Li Xiaolang sighed helplessly and had no choice but to prepare the materials again.

"I'm sorry..." Li Meiling looked at the failed whipped cream and felt a little annoyed.

"It's okay, we can redo it. We still have time." Li Xiaolang's tone was unusually gentle, and he didn't blame her.

Yamazaki nodded: "Just be more careful next time, and don't be too hasty."

Ye Hui blinked as he watched the two people scrambling around.

With Meiling's limited practical skills, she'd basically be more of a hindrance than a help when it comes to pastry making.

Oh no, it's more like they're making things worse by trying to help.

Here, under Ye Hui's guidance, a bowl of chocolate cake batter with a delicate texture and even sheen was quickly prepared.

"Okay, pour it into the mold, tap it to release any air bubbles, and then it's ready for the oven," Ye Hui said.

Upon hearing this, Sakura carefully poured the cake batter into the round mold, then held the mold with both hands and gently tapped it on the table a few times to release the large air bubbles inside.

Just as they were about to put the molds into the oven, Li Meiling also came over with her group's cake batter.

She glanced at Ye Hui and the others' cake batter and muttered under her breath, "Hmph, it doesn't look very good."

Although she said that, she couldn't help but feel envious.

Ye Hui, Xiao Ying, and Zhi Shi worked together so well, unlike my side, which was always in a chaotic mess!

What could be the reason for this?

[Li Meiling's mood score +10]

Ye Hui raised an eyebrow, unconvinced, and turned to put the mold into the oven.

Soon, the lunch break bell rang, and the morning classes came to an end.

All the cake bases from all the groups have been put into the oven, the cooking instructor clapped his hands and announced.

"Alright, everyone, the cake bases are all in the oven. Go have lunch now. Come back after lunch break, and we'll do the final buttercream frosting and decoration."

"Okay!" the students responded in unison, taking off their aprons and preparing to go to eat together.

"Let's go wash our hands first!" Sakura pulled Tomoyo's hand and walked towards the sink outside the classroom.

Ye Hui followed behind the two women, listening to their discussion about how to decorate the cake that afternoon.

At the sink, clear water flowed freely from the faucet.

Sakura rubbed her flour-covered hands together and looked at Rika beside her, praising, "Rika, you were so skilled at whipping the cream just now. You really know how to make cakes!"

Rika blushed slightly at Sakura's compliment and smiled shyly, "Because my dad loves desserts, I often practice making them for him at home."

"Lijia's father must be very happy to have such a good daughter who can make desserts."

Tomoyo shook the water droplets off her hands and added gently, "But I heard that Rika's father is often abroad for work and rarely comes back, is that right?"

Li Jia nodded gently, a hint of longing flashing in her eyes: "Yes, he's very busy with work and only comes back once or twice a year. But every time he comes back, I surprise him by making his favorite strawberry cake."

"Strawberry cake?" Sakura's eyes lit up. "Just like Terada-sensei's! Terada-sensei also loves strawberry cake the most, that's what I heard last time!"

Upon hearing the name, Rika's smile softened even more. She looked at Sakura and said softly, "Yes, I've always thought that Terada-sensei is a lot like my dad. They're both very gentle, and their smiles are very similar too."

A young girl's heart is always poetic.

Ye Hui stood aside, not daring to utter a sound.

Instead, he started thinking about something else.

It seems a Clow Card will appear in this cooking class.

Although he had long forgotten it, his memories became clearer after achieving the Golden Core stage, which is why he was able to recall it.

That was a Clow Card that was just as mischievous.

Thinking about it carefully, it seems to be a sweet flavor?

That is, the Clow Card that can turn everything into sweets.

Ye Hui tilted his head.

He is now increasingly convinced that Clow Reed created these Clow Cards simply to satisfy his own various needs.

For example, this "sweet" card was probably created by Clow Reed to feed Kero's perpetually insatiable mouth.

And the little doll from back then was definitely not the same as the doll we have now, right?
Just thinking about how Ke is growing to the size of a tiger every day, yet still clinging to Clow Reed and vying for his sweets, makes Ye Hui want to laugh.

"Ye, what are you laughing at?" Zhi Shi noticed his expression and asked.

"It's nothing." Ye Hui snapped out of his thoughts, smiled, and shook his head. "I was just wondering what our chocolate cake would look like after it's baked, and whether it would taste even better than I imagined."

After washing their hands, everyone found a place to eat.

Ye Hui, Xiao Ying, and Zhi Shi, as usual, came to the big locust tree behind the teaching building.

It's quiet and peaceful here, and you can escape the noisy crowds.

Sakura opened her bento box, picked up a piece of tamagoyaki and put it in her mouth, saying excitedly, "I can decorate the cake this afternoon! I can't wait! The chocolate cake base we made smelled so good before it went into the oven, it's sure to taste amazing!"

Tomoyo ate her delicate sandwich in small bites, her eyes filled with tenderness: "Yes, I'm looking forward to it too."

"Actually, I came up with the decoration plan last night and even drew up a design to make sure the cake looks beautiful."

As she spoke, she took out a small sketchbook from her handbag. Inside were several hand-drawn cake decoration pictures with delicate lines and exquisite color schemes.

"Wow! Tomoyo, you're amazing! You even drew a picture!"

Sakura immediately leaned over, pointed to one of the pictures, and exclaimed with shining eyes, "This is so pretty! The cake has a buttercream bow on the side and is sprinkled with gold leaf!"

She turned to the next page, "This one is nice too! The cake is decorated with a ring of fresh strawberries around the edge and a chocolate plaque in the center. It's very delicate!"

"Hmm, let's make this this afternoon!"

Sakura looked left and right, pointed to a beautifully decorated design, and spoke.

Ye Hui leaned over and took a look.

The chocolate cake in the picture is not only topped with a thick layer of whipped cream, but also garnished with fresh blueberries and raspberries.

The sides were decorated with spiral butter flowers piped from a piping bag, and even melted white chocolate was used as a decorative plaque.

"This decoration project is quite large. There are only two classes this afternoon. Is there enough time?" Ye Hui raised an eyebrow.

“No problem. I estimated the time needed to decorate the cakes in these designs yesterday. As long as the three of us work together, I’ll be in charge of the piping, Xiaoying will help arrange the fruit, and Ye will help us melt the chocolate to make the decorative plaques, we’ll definitely be able to finish on time.”

Zhi Shi smiled confidently, as if he had everything under control.

Seeing the two girls' enthusiastic expressions, Ye Hui couldn't help but smile: "Alright, since you're both so confident, let's take on this challenging decorating scheme!"

Just as the three were having a heated discussion, the system task log suddenly refreshed, and Ye Hui glanced at the contents.

[You're dining with the disciples in the Wanfa Immortal Sect's dining hall, seemingly enjoying a harmonious atmosphere, but beneath the surface, tensions are running high!]

[You already suspected that the rival sect, the Moon Goddess Palace, had set a trap, attempting to poison the food and severely injure the younger generation of the Myriad Laws Immortal Sect!]

Ye Hui: “…”

They were just a few ordinary students eating lunch at school. At most, they might encounter some trouble from the dessert vendor during afternoon cooking class, and it could even lead to rumors of poisoning by a sect. It was quite interesting.

[You appear calm on the surface, but in reality, you've secretly laid a trap to wipe out the invading enemy! Let these so-called protagonists see your power!]

[At this moment, you sense something and, after some quick calculation, realize that hidden within is an ancient treasure related to food—the "Sweet and Delicious Talisman"!]

This secret treasure was crafted by an ancient fairy who was obsessed with sweets. It can transform all things into desserts, making it a perfect match for your culinary arts! If you obtain it, your cooking skills will surely reach new heights!

You've decided to not only thwart the enemy's plot, but also to seize the treasure before Kinomoto Sakura and Daidouji Tomoyo!

You have unlocked the character side quest – “The Sweet Path”!

Ye Hui twitched the corner of his mouth.

Just then, Sakura, biting her chopsticks, suddenly said, "Speaking of which, I wonder how our cake base is baking now? Does it smell delicious already? A fragrant cake, hehehe~"

"It should be fine, right? We adjusted the temperature and time exactly as Ye taught us, so there won't be any mistakes." Tomoyo put down her chopsticks, smiled, and then gently wiped her mouth with a napkin, elegant and poised.

Ye Hui casually suggested, "How about we go back to the cooking class ten minutes early after we finish eating? That way we can prepare the cream and fruit we'll need this afternoon."

Tomoyo glanced at Sakura's expectant face and gently replied, "Okay, I'm also looking forward to seeing the cake when it's done baking. I wonder how delicious our cake will be."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +5】

Sakura was immediately persuaded and sped up her eating: "Then let's eat quickly, and then we'll go to the cooking class!"

Ye Hui chuckled at her anxious expression, then glanced at Tomoyo, who was also staring at Sakura.

Ye Hui discovered that ever since Zhi Shi asked him if he could predict the appearance of each Clow Card, things had changed.

Tomoyo would always support his various proposals without making a sound.

As expected of the clever and adorable Tomoyo-chan~

The three of them quickened their pace and finished their bento boxes in no time.

They packed their lunchboxes into their backpacks and headed towards the cooking classroom.

The corridor was unusually quiet during lunch break, with only the sound of their three footsteps echoing in the empty passageway.

"Hmm? I feel a little strange, and I'm a bit flustered." Sakura looked around, subconsciously lowered her voice, and gripped her backpack strap tightly.

As her magic grew stronger, her intuition also became increasingly sharp, and she could vaguely sense that something unusual was about to happen.

Ye Hui patted her shoulder and reassured her, "What's there to be nervous about? We're just going back to check on the cake, not to do anything bad."

What we're about to face is nothing more than a "sweet card" that can turn everything into a dessert.

It's not aggressive at all; at most, it turns the whole classroom into a dessert shop, where people are surrounded by sweets.

"Let's go in and take a look," Ye Hui said, gently pushing open the door to the cooking classroom.

The classroom was quiet, with only the soft hum of the oven and the rich aroma of cake filling the air.

The rich chocolate flavor combined with the creamy aroma of butter is enough to make your mouth water just by smelling it.

"Wow! It smells so good!" Sakura followed them in, took a deep breath, and looked at the oven with sparkling eyes. "Our cake will definitely be baked exceptionally well!"

Tomoyo followed her in. She didn't approach the oven immediately, but first looked around the classroom to make sure there was nothing unusual before walking to the oven.

"Everything seems normal."

She smiled as she looked through the glass door of the oven at the slowly rising chocolate cake base inside.

Ye Hui also walked over and followed her gaze.

Indeed, everything seems perfectly normal.

The cake base was heated evenly in the oven, and the surface had turned a beautiful dark brown. The edges were slightly raised, and it had an enticing sheen, making it even more perfect than expected.

"Our cake is baked so well!" Sakura pointed at the oven and cheered excitedly in a low voice.

"Yes, so far it's been very successful." Ye Hui nodded, but then changed the subject slightly, "However, I always feel like there's something not quite right about this classroom."

“Something’s not right?” Sakura paused for a moment. “No, this is exactly the same as when we left this morning. The tables are all neatly arranged, and the tools are all back in their places.”

Zhi Shi closed his eyes, carefully sensing for a moment, and when he opened them, his gaze suddenly became more solemn.

(End of this chapter)