The Abyss World, the Kemono Girl Encyclopedia Project!

In preparation for the New Year, Wang Yan used all the remaining points from the reclaimed land for the lottery. The eighty-ninety-three plots of land cost him a total of 6400 points, and there weren't actually many left.

However, Wang Yan still managed to spare thirty draws, and this time it was pretty good. He got five purple items, and they were all very useful.

A box of ibuprofen, a pack of hemostatic bandages, a broadsword, a double bed mattress, and the last one... a pair of... white stockings.

Ibuprofen is considered a panacea, an anti-inflammatory and analgesic. Although there's only one box, in this environment where medical conditions are practically nonexistent, it's no exaggeration to say it could be a lifesaver in a critical moment. Add to that a large bag of hemostatic bandages, and overall, we finally have some medical supplies at home.

The broadsword was about 1.5 meters long and appeared to be made of steel, though the exact material was unclear. The entire sword weighed approximately 100 kilograms. Currently, Wang Yan was the strongest man in the family, so this sword was perfect for him. He wouldn't have to carry an axe to chop things anymore, which would have been somewhat beneath him.

As for the mattress, there's not much to say. It's naturally laid out at home for the little beast girls to lie on in turns. And then there's that pair of white stockings... To be honest, Wang Yan really didn't expect that such a thing would pop up in the lottery.

Wang Yan decided to put it away for now. He couldn't understand why this thing could be considered a purple item. He shook his head and stopped thinking about it. He would take it out for the little beast girls to wear when he had the chance, just to feast their eyes.

Of the remaining products, aside from some fruits, vegetables, drinks, snacks, and pre-made dishes to make up the numbers, Wang Yan unlocked three more items.

[Rice Seeds] 1000 points

Mixed Fruit Canned Goods: 200 points/can

[Shovel] 500 points

When Wang Yan saw the rice seed being extracted, to be honest, the surprise it gave him was even greater than finding a purple seed.

It should be understood that the sense of security that rice gives to all the people of China is unparalleled. It can't even be considered a crop anymore; it's more like a symbol of "being able to eat one's fill." Upon seeing this, Wang Yan felt as if he had met an old friend in a foreign land.

"Great! This is medium-yield rice; it only takes a day to mature. I wonder if it needs to be husked... If it doesn't need to be dried, then it can be served before the New Year!"

However, Wang Yan only has a little over 400 points left for emergencies, so he has no choice but to wait until tomorrow morning when the new batch of Sunlight Fruits ripens.

Wang Yan was in a great mood. This really brought about a qualitative change to the family's meals. With the addition of sufficient carbohydrates, the little beast girls' diet would be more complete.

When Wang Yan announced that he would celebrate the New Year with everyone, although no one knew what the New Year was all about, they gradually began to look forward to it under Wang Yan's encouragement.

"Everyone should wear new clothes for the Chinese New Year."

Wang Yan picked up the two mice that were running around following Zhizhi's bottom, and couldn't help but laugh when he saw their little faces covered in grime.

"Master, we're catching earthworms with Sister Zizi!"

Wang Yan gently patted the two mice and said with a smile, "You two, and Zhizhi, hurry up and wash your faces clean. I had Xiao Ji make each of you a new outfit. Go try it on!"

"New clothes!?"

"Sir, are we included too?"

Wang Yan smiled and nodded. He actually quite liked the two mice. Putting everything else aside, at least spending every day with them made the house less dull.

Anyway, with a super slave like Xiao Ji around, she could quickly get all the family's clothes out. The two little mice were dressed in close-fitting cotton clothes and pants, and a pair of little boots. Their outer coats were leather vests made of wild boar skin. After putting them on, the two little ones happily spun around on the ground, which also cheered everyone up.

Not only did the two mice get new clothes, but Baiguo did too, and even A-Liu got a set made for her. However, she didn't seem to like the constraints of clothing and always refused to wear them. In the end, Wang Yan had to coax and trick her into wearing the cotton-padded clothes, which made her look more like a normal person.

Using a plane, Wang Yan and Xiao Ji worked together to make a large square table using mortise and tenon joints, based on videos they had seen in their memory. However, they seemed to be in a bit of a rush, so they had to use smooth stones instead of chairs, and just put some cotton cloth on them to make do.

After a day, the rice finally ripened. Just as Wang Yan had predicted, the harvested rice was all pre-processed pure rice grains. The yield per plot was 20 kilograms, which is about the amount of a bag of rice. Even with a glutton like A-Liu, it would be enough for the family to eat for a while.

Everyone had been busy these past few days, following Wang Yan's instructions. Finally, on the last night of winter, the family sat together around the large square table. Everyone's face was beaming with joy, and even Bai Guo's family had rosy complexions, completely unlike the sallow look of refugees.

When everyone sat together, they finally understood what kind of day Wang Yan meant by "Chinese New Year".

Looking at the large table of food in front of them, everyone subconsciously swallowed. The main dish in the center was pork rib soup made with white-armed tiger meat and potatoes. Around it were various roasted meats, smoked meats, stir-fries, and canned food prepared by the system, totaling twelve dishes. But what attracted the most attention was the white stuff that was placed in a bowl in front of everyone.

Squeaky's mouth was practically watering. He wiped his mouth with the back of his hand and asked Wang Yan, "Wang Yan, what is this thing?"

Since the little beast girls didn't know how to use chopsticks, Wang Yan had to prepare a wooden spoon for each of them. There was no rush; he could teach them to use chopsticks slowly later.

Wang Yan picked up the ceramic bowl, but instead of explaining, he demonstrated by scooping a piece of pork rib from the bowl and eating it with rice. Seeing Wang Yan's demonstration, the others followed suit. When the meat and rice entered their mouths, it was as if a brand new door had opened in their lives.

Rice is the purest form of carbohydrate food. Although it doesn't have many fancy flavors, it is an indispensable part of the dining table. The distinct grains of rice move between your lips and teeth, and the soft and sticky texture brings out every bit of flavor from the meat juice. Just the first bite is enough to make everyone fall in love with this staple food.

Seeing everyone start showing off their food, Wang Yan nodded in satisfaction. That's more like it! What kind of life is it to just eat potatoes all the time? You only get a proper meal when you have a staple food!

"This is called rice. When it's cooked and put in a bowl, it's called rice. How is it? Isn't it delicious?"

Squeak: "So delicious! So delicious!"

Yingluo: "The taste is not bad."

Zhuohua: "Even in the upper echelons, I've never seen anything like this before..."

Everyone responded very well, and the atmosphere was very harmonious. Almost all the food on the table was eaten, with hardly any left. It's so nice to celebrate the New Year!

After the meal, Bai Guo held her baby in her arms. The little mouse nestled in its mother's embrace, biting its finger, its big eyes curiously observing everyone. Bai Guo, holding the baby, knelt down before Wang Yan, her face full of sincerity. She quickly said to Wang Yan:

"Sir, we wish to wish for good fortune. We still haven't decided on a name for this child. You are a man of great knowledge, so we hope you can do us the honor of naming this child."

Wang Yan glanced at the little mouse in Bai Guo's arms. The little thing was a size smaller than a normal baby. Wang Yan smiled faintly, then picked up the little mouse from Bai Guo's arms. The little mouse didn't cry or fuss, and just stared at Wang Yan with its big, bright eyes.

Wang Yan let the little mouse sit in his arms, exchanged a glance with Zhuohua beside him, and Zhuohua smiled faintly, naturally knowing what Wang Yan meant. He was directly throwing the question to her. She thought for a moment, and finally reached out and gently poked the little mouse's rosy cheek, smiling as she said:

"Let's call her... Little Rice."

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