I'm in high school, is my dating system working correctly?

[Summarize and process a sugar-frosted apple]

Congratulations on completing the task!

Some have already fallen to their doom, but you still have tomorrow. Remember the tragic fate of those who have reached the end of their road, and strive to climb out of this mire of life so that you don't become one of them.

[Task Completion Status: Excellent]

[Reward: Beginner Skill Essence Card]

"This is definitely food grade!!!"

The reward will be issued immediately; please check your account.

In Lu Yu's vision, the indifferent and cold words clearly emerged.

This is food grade, damn it! The system is definitely a seasoned foodie.

Suddenly, he felt a phantom card appear before him, seemingly at his beck and call.

Let me see...

"It should be... done, right?"

Zhou Qianyun's uncertain voice came through, and Lu Yu came back to his senses and looked up.

From this angle, you can't see much of what's under the skirt; it just looks soft and fluffy.

"I'm going to wash my hands to avoid a fungal infection."

"you!"

Zhou Qianyun, whose cheeks still felt a little flushed, immediately clenched her fists, wishing she could get up and punch Lu Yu.

Lu Yu really went to the restroom this time.

As he washed his hands, a thought flashed through his mind, and a phantom card appeared, attaching itself to the system skills he currently possessed, accompanied by indifferent and cold text.

[Basic Listening]

[Can be extracted]

[Essential Mission: Use Basic Listening to Uncover Seventeen Secrets of Those Around You]

[Task Reward: Intermediate Listening Skill]

[Intermediate Listening: A wider range, better sound quality, more precise positioning, and even a chance to hear sounds that are imperceptible to normal humans!]

"Seventeen secrets?"

Why seventeen? Is it because it's a prime number?

It seems that you need to use a skill essence card to start this mission, which means you have to steal seventeen secrets after starting it.

What's the big deal? Does two people plotting against each other inevitably trigger eavesdropping?

The effect of [Intermediate Listening] seems to be basically an enhanced version. As for the sound that humans cannot perceive, Lu Yu finds it difficult to determine which category it belongs to.

If only I could eavesdrop on people's thoughts, uh, that should probably be considered "listening to their whispers."

Speaking of which, is it possible that temporary bouts of madness could turn into skill rewards?

Lu Yu really wanted to pursue knowledge, even though being chased was tough. He figured a short, sharp pain was better than a long, drawn-out one, so he quickly got his English sorted out.

Lu Yu then used his mind to drag the Essence Card onto the [Beginner Cooking Skills] field.

[Beginner Cooking Skills]

[Can be extracted]

[Featured Mission: Using beginner-level cooking skills, prepare nineteen dishes that will amaze those around you]

[Task Reward: Intermediate Cooking Skill]

[Intermediate Culinary Skills: Can transform British cuisine into a top-tier state banquet, turn West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce into a supreme delicacy, make delicious flowers bloom in a culinary desert, and even potentially create dishes that push the limits of human endurance!]

It really is a prime number!

The system is 100% obsessive-compulsive.

As for cooking better, Lu Yu felt he didn't need to for the time being; his current skill level was enough to satisfy Zhou Qianyun's appetite.

I'll consider becoming a chef after I fail the college entrance exam!

"Just failed the college entrance exam, and here comes the food expert system."

After some thought, Lu Yu decided not to use cards on these two skills.

After all, if he signs in for a while longer, he can get [Basic Photosynthesis] and [Basic Wish Machine]. Leaving aside Photosynthesis for now, he thinks the Wish Machine might be very useful, and he'll upgrade it if there are no problems.

I just don't know how precious this skill card is, or how long it takes to get one. In the game, Lu Yu wouldn't even use such a limited item until he finishes the game.

The rats have started to exert their strength.

Back beside Zhou Qianyun, she had already stood up.

After putting a band-aid on my heel, it conveniently covered the shoe laces, preventing them from rubbing against my heel while walking.

Zhou Qianyun, resurrected in all her glory.

Are you hungry?

"Did you really eat a sugar-coated apple in another stomach?"

"Don't call the cake that! I mean, are you hungry? Of course I can't eat anything."

Zhou Qianyun shook her head, banishing the concept of American sugar apples from her mind.

"I'm fine. I ate quite a lot for lunch. How about we just wander around and grab some snacks before heading back? It's not convenient for you to walk too much here."

Lu Yu yawned.

My only day off, after getting up early and running around all day, I was really tired.

"Hmm, let's go downstairs and take a look."

Upon hearing Lu Yu's words, Zhou Qianyun's momentum immediately diminished.

"Granted."

Lu Yu went straight down to the basement level.

The food street here is just like the typical basement level of a shopping mall: milk tea, fried chicken, ice cream, wraps, ramen, spicy hot pot, KFC, and McDonald's.

"This place, what do you want?"

Zhou Qianyun walked into a shop that sells fresh milk and taro desserts.

Lu Yu glanced at the price list using the food delivery app.

Desserts cost over 20 yuan! The cost of living in big cities is really high!

"This is the basic one, I'm not hungry."

Actually, I've already digested most of what I ate at noon. That's how teenage boys are; they're always hungry and can always eat a lot.

However, seeing how Zhou Qianyun looked after eating the candied apple, Lu Yu didn't order too much, thinking he'd just get some late-night snacks when he got back.

"I'll take this, and add some taro too."

The number of girls around him was doubled, and they seemed to be treating desserts like a main meal.

Are you still able to eat, Ms. Zhou Qianyun?

Looking at the two bowls of desserts brought over by the shop assistant, Lu Yu was momentarily unsure which one had the bigger appetite.

"What's wrong?"

Zhou Qianyun opened the plastic spoon and frowned when she saw that Lu Yu was not moving.

"I think that every gift of fate has already had a price tag attached in secret."

Lu Yu continued to speak in strange and riddle-like ways.

"Get out of here!"

Zhou Qianyun rolled her eyes at her.

"Holy crap, Zhou Qianyun, you can actually understand that?"

"I don't understand, but it's okay to curse you out first."

"What I mean is, if you keep eating like this, you'll turn into a pig and get captured by Yubaba."

"You're the pig! Pig pig pig pig pig pig pig pig!"

Zhou Qianyun stomped her foot and cursed.

"Alright, alright, I am, I'll eat first."

Worried that the girl with the big appetite across from him would steal his food, Lu Yu picked up his spoon and took a bite.

It wasn't very sweet, but it was alright.

Just as I was about to take another bite, I noticed there was an extra piece of taro in the bowl, with a small bite already taken out of it.

Looking up, Zhou Qianyun was scooping up the second piece and putting it into Lu Yu's bowl.

"The taro wasn't as delicious as I expected."

Muttering to himself.

"Am I the kind of person who eats leftovers? And if you didn't like the first piece, why did you take a bite of the second one?"

Today, Zhou Qianyun's saliva was so much that it far exceeded the amount of the past year.

"I thought it was a problem with the first piece of taro."

Zhou Qianyun muttered to herself, avoiding Lu Yu's gaze.

"Fine, this won't happen again."

Your brother Yu is handsome and kind-hearted, I don't mind eating a few more bites.

Lu Yu wolfed down his food.

Empty the magazine at lightning speed.

After emptying the bowl, Lu Yu looked up and wiped his mouth with a tissue.

Zhou Qianyun was still eating in small bites, leaving more than half a bowl uneaten, seemingly with ulterior motives.

"shallow."

Lu Yu wiped his mouth and suddenly spoke.

"what?"

Zhou Qianyun was taken aback.

Why did he suddenly call me that?

"Silly child, you have no manners when you eat."

"Lu! Yu!"

Zhou Qianyun immediately realized that Lu Yu was taking advantage of her seniority. She slammed her fist on the table, her face turning red instantly, ready to retaliate.

However, Lu Yu casually pulled out a tissue, reached out, and gently wiped away the milk stains from the corner of Zhou Qianyun's mouth as she gritted her teeth.

The girl's mind went blank as she stared blankly as Lu Yu folded the paper and threw it into the trash can, then casually continued playing on his phone, as if his actions were just a casual gesture.

"...I can wipe it myself."

She murmured softly, then lowered her head, instantly losing all her imposing manner.

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