A little girl at a magic school, she's a goofy troublemaker who can do anything.

Qin Aosong...

Li Wenyin had visited the student council and seen Qin Guanyu's file. She learned that he suffered a family tragedy when he was twelve years old, with his mother and sister being killed by a black magician. This tragedy also shaped his personality, which is characterized by being overly kind to people, especially women.

What impressed Li Wenyin the most at the time was the two women in the photo, one big and one small, with their distinctive long and curly hair.

turn out to be......

Aosong is his mother.

Li Wenyin didn't speak, but looked back and gazed at the fifteenth painting.

The fifteenth painting is a large group portrait.

Fourteen children gathered together, surrounding Qin Aosong in the very center, laughing, playing, and making a ruckus, so crowded that the picture frame seemed about to burst open.

"Besides Auntie... the other thirteen children are now the thirteen head chefs, right?" Li Wenyin took a deep breath and said slowly.

"Yes," Yu Chiquan replied gently, "Aunt Qin was also the only one who didn't enroll in Obsidian Academy, but went to Poppy Academy instead."

Although they attend different schools, the children who grew up together all take care of Aosong, the only one among them who has lost her parents and is also the youngest.

This enormous food processing plant embodies the childhood dreams of fourteen children. They had planned for a long time and worked together to realize their dream from years ago, building this fantastical food dream factory.

For themselves, for their dreams, for their childlike innocence, and also for... the departed Qin Aosong.

This is a tremendous gift—a gift to oneself, a gift to be passed down to future generations, and a gift to the departed Qin Aosong.

No wonder.

Li Wenyin spoke softly.

"The thirteen head chefs never take on apprentices, except for Senior Qin, who has shapeshifting magic."

When they learned that the child, whose features bore a resemblance to hers, could use shapeshifting magic, they were overwhelmed with mixed feelings, unsure of their true emotions.

"It's quite a coincidence," Yu Chiquan said, "that when Aunt Qin was alive, she provided a preliminary concept for the construction of the food processing plant. This fairytale-like gift also owes a debt to her."

"Qin Guanyu's admission file mentions that he regrets not being able to become the guardian knight in the fairy tale."

It's okay, Mom prepared a fairytale-like gift for you a long time ago.

As if by fate, after many years, the gift she had carefully prepared was presented to him.

-

It took Li Wenyin a long time to calm down before she finally pulled her gaze away from the fifteenth portrait.

"Aunt Qin lost her parents, and Senior Qin also suffered a tragic fate. Why...?"

Why does fate keep tormenting this family? Qin Aosong finally met so many good people and friends. Her first half of life was already very difficult; they should have been happy in the second half.

After a moment's thought, Yu Chi Quan replied, "Because of shapeshifting magic."

"Transformation magic?" Li Wenyin asked calmly. "Are there many people vying for this transformation magic?"

"Well, Qin Guanyu hasn't fully mastered it yet," Yuchi Quanping explained patiently. "But if he does master it, not only his appearance, voice, and aura can be changed, but also his organs, blood, genes, abilities, and even how the outside world perceives him."

Li Wenyin was stunned by these words: "So this means... it can be used for various escapes, scapegoating, substitutions, and even replacing magic contracts...?"

"Hmm, Wenyin, do you still remember the difference between mimicry magic and shapeshifting magic?" Yuchi Quan asked.

"I remember," Li Wenyin nodded.

Teacher Wuya once said that mimicry magic changes appearance but not abilities, while Qin Guanyu's shapeshifting magic changes everything.

He can fly when he becomes an eagle, and swim when he becomes a fish.

and many more......

What if he becomes human?!

What if I become another kind of magician?!

Li Wenyin suddenly felt a pang of anxiety, realizing, "It means... if Senior Qin succeeded in the training, and he becomes another kind of magician, will he also gain the corresponding magical abilities?!"

"Um."

Yu Chi Quan said slowly.

"He can copy not only the magical abilities of other magicians, but also their magic thresholds... even their emotions and memories. This terrifying transformation magic is something that almost only the Qin family can learn and use."

Li Wenyin was taken aback.

He was a highly sought-after figure, coveted by countless people, both good and bad. Whether out of suspicion, jealousy, envy, or fear, for various reasons, they all wanted to seize this transformation magic. If they failed, they would hunt down and slaughter his entire family...

After learning the truth, Li Wenyin felt a deep sense of helplessness.

No wonder, back then, the thirteen children and their parents couldn't protect Qin Aosong; no wonder, their fates were always so unfortunate.

But it shouldn't be this "unsurprising".

-

"Aunt Qin was great," Yu Chiquan said gently. "She fought all by herself, protecting her children and her thirteen friends, ensuring that none of them were implicated. In the end, she sacrificed herself heroically, mainly to protect the transformation magic and some secrets."

She had been fighting for a long time, and her final sacrifice was not an accident, but an outcome she had known all along. She faced death to live, protecting her friends and a child, which was already a happy ending. It was just a pity that her daughter had grown up and wanted to fight alongside her, and she could not refuse, so she could not protect her together.

"So that's how it is..." Li Wenyin said with relief.

Yu Chiquan: "There is a photo of her on the school's wall of honor and merit; it's a photo of her as a teenager."

Qin Aosong is a great mother, but she is more than just a mother.

She was a proud and stubborn little girl.

She is a girl with excellent grades at Poppy Academy.

It is one of the main forces of a dreamlike food processing plant.

He is a young man who has dedicated his life to fighting against organized crime.

They are the heroes enshrined on the wall of honor.

They are friends who remember the kindness and gratitude of friendship.

She is here, and true to her name, she is proud and aloof.

-

"So this is the origin of this processing plant," Li Wenyin remarked with a sigh. "President, besides this, didn't you also obtain some secret magic?"

Yu Chi Quan smiled faintly and looked over.

Li Wenyin immediately smiled and said, "I was just asking."

"You can go and see for yourself there." Yu Chi Quan pointed to a small box on a small table at the end of the gallery.

Li Wenyin walked over with some skepticism and opened the small box. Inside was a notebook.

There were no locks or magic applied; it was just laid out naked, seemingly unconcerned about being seen by others.

Li Wenyin slowly opened it and took a look.

This is a notebook written by thirteen people, containing a jumbled record of all the magical details of the food processing plant.

Li Wenyin understood after just one glance.

This is not something she can learn.

Putting aside the fact that these notes are disorganized, even the magic spells that I managed to understand a little bit of, especially the large-scale spells, are marked as requiring at least ten people working together to activate.

It's like a group of scientists' initial manuscripts; even if you see them, it's useless if you lack the necessary knowledge or resources.

"Hey, President," Li Wenyin turned to look at Yuchi Quan, "how did you feel when all that effort you put in was only to see this?"

Yu Chi Quan smiled and looked at her: "Thinking about it, at least it satisfied my curiosity."

Li Wenyue laughed uncontrollably.

Then that smile faded as Yuchi Quan gave a faint smile and gaze.

It's so rare to see the president get the short end of the stick, I love it.

-

What Yuchi Quan didn't say was...

The secret magic was secondary; he hadn't really cared about it anyway.

What impressed him most was everything the gallery represented—its origins and its essence.

He was like an outsider who had stumbled upon the gifts that other families had carefully prepared for their children. He overheard laughter that had nothing to do with him and solved the mystery that the parents had set for their child's growth before the people involved. But what he found after solving the mystery clearly told him: it wasn't for you.

It really had nothing to do with him; he was the one who inadvertently stumbled upon the warmth and bonds of someone else's family.

But... it doesn't feel quite right.

Everyone would be envious.

So after "stealing" the "secrets," Yuchi Quan left without hesitation and never returned in the two years that followed.

-

Li Wenyin's big cat seems to be angry.

I don't know what he's thinking, but he pursed his lips and remained silent, a faint smile on his face, while his eyebrows and eyes drooped down, his gaze dark.

He must be angry!

If there were a list of the hardest people to appease in the world, Li Wenyin would definitely vote Yuchi Quan to be number one no matter what.

The president's thoughts are really hard to guess, even more unpredictable than a real cat. Li Wenyin needs to think of a way to soothe him.

"President, I'm a bad person, do you know why?"

"?" Yu Chi Quan turned to look at her, not understanding what she suddenly wanted to do. "Why?"

Li Wenyin: "Because I'm hungry."

Yuchi Quan: "..."

This inexplicable lame joke left him speechless for a while before he slowly said, "Then let's go out. But if you want spicy bread, you'll probably have to go out and buy it again; they don't have it here."

"What!" Li Wenyin exclaimed in shock, "So you knew it was me who did it!"

"..." Yu Chi Quan smiled, "It was originally meant for you."

"?" Li Wenyin realized something. "Then you lied to me and tempted me to commit a crime."

Yu Chi Quan looked away without saying a word.

Li Wenyin continued, "Wow, you, you, you!"

-

When Li Wenyin and Yuchi Quan came out, they saw that the other four had already gathered in the center of the palace to discuss the matter.

"...So, I feel that this 'Supreme' is a kind of..." Mu Fengmao, amidst her passionate discussion, noticed them. "Hey! Li Wenyin! You're finally here! And this one... is...?"

Li Wenyin introduced him: "He is the student council president, Yuchi Quan."

Yuchi Quan greeted them with a smile.

Upon hearing this, everyone else present was instantly shocked.

Holy crap, President! What are you doing here at this hour? Are you here to arrest those guys who stayed out all night and broke into the cafeteria?

"You don't need to worry about me. I'm mainly here to keep an eye on Li Wenyin," Yu Chiquan said considerately, noticing their concerns.

"Right, right, you don't need to be so...what?" Li Wenyin pouted.

Why are you targeting her?

Hearing this, Mu Fengmao was relieved and continued, "It's like this, we've collected many things, including 'Supreme Voice,' 'Supreme Painting,' 'Supreme Power,' and 'Supreme Heart.'"

Pei Yuanshu continued, "We now believe that these key points are about genuine childlike fun and innocence."

"Xiaoyin, what are you thinking?" Qin Guanyu asked.

Li Wenyin: "I think this is a playground of dreams and love."

She looked at Qin Guanyu: "Senior Qin, this place suits you very well. You can definitely do it. Believe in yourself and just do what you are most comfortable with."

After all, it was originally a gift given to you.

This is his destiny, and Li Wenyin believes that with his abilities, he will gradually unravel the mystery, open the gift, and learn the truth.

"Now, even the little puppets in the south know about my 'supreme power' and worship me devoutly. After learning that I am Qin Guanyu's friend, they have even greater faith in him," Yu Zhiyuan reported.

Pei Yuanshu said, "Me too. I received the baptism of the 'Supreme Voice,' but I didn't change much afterward. They thought I was originally a purely good person, and by extension, they believed that the king must also be a good person."

"I..." Mu Fengmao stammered, "That painting was really too difficult for me, I just couldn't paint it. After seeing that 'Supreme Painting,' I rushed out to find you guys. Qin Guanyu, maybe you shouldn't say I'm your friend?"

"Hey, then we can also help boost Qin Guanyu's prestige!"

Li Wenyin said with great interest.

"Why?" Mu Fengmao looked over. "What good deed have you done too?"

"It wasn't me! It was him..."

Just as Li Wenyin was about to happily point to the person behind her, she turned around and met his gaze, and then...

"hiss--"

Does the evil chief of staff and his accomplices count?

"Our trip was actually quite beneficial! It greatly enhanced Senior Qin's prestige, didn't it!" Li Wenyin changed her tune.

"Yes, that's about all we can do to help," Pei Yuanshu said, looking at Qin Guanyu. "Can you manage on your own from now on?"

Qin Guanyu nodded: "Sure! And I've found that the more I learn, the more familiar and warm I feel."

Li Wenyin smiled.

"It's already getting late!" Mu Fengmao suggested cheerfully, "Let's... go back to the dorm!"

"Could we go to a store before we go back to the dorm? I'm hungry," Li Wenyin suggested secretly.

Pei Yuanshu asked in confusion, "This is a food processing plant, why don't we just eat a couple of bites?"

"No, there's no hot sauce bread here," Li Wenyin said mysteriously.

Upon hearing this, Yu Zhiyuan thought that she could suggest to her doll friends another day that they make some spicy bread here.