Gourmet Kindergarten

With a head full of questions, Pei Qian opened the reputation details.

Scrolling down the list, rows of names, some somewhat familiar and others completely unfamiliar, kept flooding the screen—

[Lin Xi +3]

[Liu Yina +5]

[Guo Rui +5]

[Li Shufen +5]

……

It was densely packed, stretching as far as the eye could see.

The individual items are not large, just a few scattered ones, but the sheer number of them is terrifying. Like ants carrying food, they managed to push the total to over 310.

Pei Qian blinked, realizing what was happening.

"It must have been brought by those little radish girls from the garden."

When kids come home from school, they embellish their stories and share them with their parents, who are happy to hear it and readily give them reputation points.

But something's not right...

There are only six kids in the park, but this list looks like half a neighborhood committee registration form.

Could it be that all the distant relatives are joining in the fun too?

Forget it, if I can't figure it out, I won't think about it!

Are you saving the reputation you get for free for the New Year?

Why not try your luck with a draw!

"puff--"

Spitting out the foam in my mouth, wiping my face, I focused my attention on the lottery interface.

The next second, a semi-transparent turntable appeared out of thin air above the mirror.

It has pointers, buttons, and even slight vibration feedback.

Most of the icons on the turntable were shrouded in mist, making it impossible to see their specific appearance.

[Would you like to spend 100 reputation points for a lottery draw?]

"Sure."

As soon as he finished speaking, the number in the upper right corner jumped up to 212.5.

Pei Qian's eyelids twitched suddenly.

Good heavens, it wasn't even warm yet, and they already cut off nearly a third of it.

It feels like having a large sum of money deducted from your Alipay account right after you get paid; it really hurts.

It hurts, it hurts too much.

So you absolutely must withdraw your funds!

With hands clasped together, head slightly bowed, and an expression of piety reminiscent of someone vying to be the first to offer incense at a temple—

"Please, Jade Emperor, Buddha, Buddha Wutian, Jesus, Ultraman, Piggy Hero, Iron Man, Pleasant Goat, Bear Big and Bear Two... all the gods and spirits, bless me and let me get a gold medal!"

After praying, I pressed the button decisively.

Whoosh whoosh—

The pointer was blurred into a colorful afterimage.

Pei Qian held his breath, staring intently without blinking.

After three or four seconds, the pointer slowed down, and then...

Stopped.

As the fog dissipated, a line of small, grayish characters was revealed.

Thank you for participating.

"..."

So you spent 100 reputation points and got nothing in return?

"Damn it!"

Pei Qian immediately lost his composure, nearly smashing the washbasin. "Are you some kind of magical system?! How could you have a ridiculous 'Thank you for participating' option?! What's the point of putting something like that on the turntable? Is it even working?!"

What's the point of spinning it?!

But if you really make him stop...

Not reconciled.

I'm so unwilling to accept this.

This is the only way he can interact with the system right now. Why would he just leave after doing nothing?

"Hehe, continue."

Press your finger down again.

clack.

The turntable rotates, slows down, and then stops.

[50 lollipops (System-level snacks)]

[Description: They look like ordinary lollipops with various shapes. But as a product of the system, they have a slightly unconventional effect—]

[1. Emotional Soothing: Once held in the mouth, the sweetness spreads throughout the body within 3 seconds, instantly extinguishing negative emotions. A crying child will stop crying in three seconds; a distraught adult will calm down instantly. Lasts for 30 minutes.]

[2. Minor Benefits: After consuming, stamina is restored by 5%, and fatigue is slightly reduced. It's equivalent to receiving a diluted version of Red Bull; no palpitations, no side effects.]

[3. Invincibility Limitation: This effect can only be activated once per person per day. The second lollipop is just a regular lollipop. Don't try to become a god by eating candy.]

[4. Hidden Passive: After a child eats a lollipop, their affection for the person who distributed it temporarily increases by 10. Friendly reminder: This effect does not stack; too many lollipops will only cause cavities, not love.]

"……good."

At first glance, it seemed like a worthless prize, but upon closer inspection of its attributes, it's actually not bad?

Especially the first rule—stop crying in three seconds.

Those little devils in kindergarten, when they cry, each one has a powerful voice, and one of them can make the whole class cry.

Having this thing in hand is like carrying a whole bag of "Silence Scrolls," isn't it?

As for the fourth point, the favorability bonus...

Pei Qian touched his chin.

"So this thing is essentially a legal 'tool for bribing children'?"

Alright, system, you certainly understand human relationships.

One hundred reputation points can be exchanged for 50 sticks, which averages out to 2 reputation points per stick. It doesn't seem like such a bad deal.

Let's just give them out as small rewards in class from now on. It's a million times better than just saying "thank you for participating".

"One more draw left, keep going!"

clack.

The turntable rotates, slows down, and stops.

The fog dissipated once more—

[20 sets of child-safe chef uniforms!]

[Description: A system-level chef's uniform designed specifically for children aged 3-12. Wearing it provides the following effects—]

[1. Absolute Protection: The fabric possesses triple properties of physical heat insulation, oil resistance, and cut resistance, reducing the probability of cuts and burns by 99.99%. Even if a whole pot of hot oil is poured on it, it will simply slide off like water droplets.]

[2. Automatic scaling: The size adapts to the wearer's body shape, so it won't drag on the ground for a 3-year-old or constrict the shoulders for a 12-year-old, making it a children's version of "one size fits all".]

[3. Psychological suggestion: Wearers will unconsciously develop confidence that "I am a professional chef," resulting in maximized focus, a sharp decrease in hand tremors, and an overall improvement in manual dexterity of 40%.]

[4. Hygiene Aura: Passive effect. Automatically inhibits bacteria and eliminates odors within 1 meter of the wearer. After cooking, you won't even have a lingering smell of scallions on your clothes.]

Good guy.

I initially thought it was just an ordinary little apron and hat, but with these stats, it's at least a blue-tier premium item in the game.

Especially the first point—absolute protection.

It's completely etched in my heart.

It's practically a lifesaver for kids cooking!

With this thing, I won't have to be so nervous about going to class anymore, afraid that some bastard might hurt me.

"Not bad, not bad!"

Pei Qian stroked his chin with satisfaction.

[50 lollipops and 20 sets of children's safe chef uniforms have been added to your inventory. Items in the inventory can be retrieved at any time by thought.]

Hearing the notification in his mind, Pei Qian didn't rush to extract it.

Since we don't need it now, we'll just leave it there to collect dust.

The most urgent task is to fill our stomachs.

There's not much left in the fridge, enough for a quick breakfast.

Two slices of whole wheat toast were tossed into the bread machine. With a "ding," the edges were slightly browned, and the aroma of wheat filled the air.

Brush a thin layer of oil on a frying pan and crack an egg with one hand.

At the moment when the egg white is slightly set and the yolk is semi-liquid, a pinch of fine salt is precisely sprinkled on the fingertip, then the egg is flipped over and the edges are pressed down in one smooth motion.

Sliced ​​ham is then added to the pan and fried on both sides until the fat renders out, the edges curl slightly, and the aroma explodes instantly.

Place toast on the bottom, then layer lettuce, fried egg, and ham in that order, and finally top with a thin strip of mayonnaise.

Flatten your palm and cut diagonally.

The cross-section is neat, and the colors of red, yellow, green and white make it look very appetizing.

I warmed up a glass of milk, put it on the table, and we started drinking.

The first bite is a delightful combination of the coarse texture of whole wheat and the burst of egg yolk, the semi-liquid warmth enveloping the salty aroma of ham, instantly creating a delightful sensation in your mouth.

The sense of depth is immediately maximized.

Then take a sip of warm milk; the rich milk flavor perfectly balances the oiliness and saltiness of the ham, leaving a refreshing feeling.

A bite of sandwich, a sip of warm milk.

Salty, fragrant, sweet, and smooth—they come in turn, none vying for attention.

Pei Qian quickly finished his breakfast and drank the last bit of milk in his glass.

My stomach felt warm and cozy, and I felt comfortable from the inside out.

"Now that we've eaten and drunk our fill, it's time to get back to work."

I got up, cleared the dishes, changed my shoes, grabbed my keys, and went out.

I need to cook lunch for my little ones, so I need to go to the market to gather the ingredients first.

As soon as I stepped out of the residential compound, I looked up and saw the large sign for "Golden Sun Kindergarten" across the street. At the same time, I spotted a familiar figure waving frantically at me.

"Oh! Little principal, come here quickly, I need to tell you something!!"