Their commission was suspicious.

The second dumpling was unremarkable; it tasted okay, but not particularly good.

The third dumpling... I don't know if it's just my imagination... it tasted a bit like frozen dumplings.

The fourth dumpling...

"Why are the edges of this dumpling so hard?" Su asked curiously after taking a bite of the dumpling.

"Oh, those must be Xiaoshi's dumplings. She sealed them with glue, so they might be a little hard to eat, but don't worry, the glue is edible."

"..."

Okay, Su takes back her earlier thought. Even if these dumplings look normal, there might be hidden dangers inside.

Let's not even talk about those things that aren't even normal.

While Su was surrounded by people who were waiting for his evaluation of the young man, in the nearby Canghai City, figures kept appearing out of thin air in various dark alleys, and then heading towards a special area under the guidance of someone.

It was as if that was their mission.

"Um, does everyone want to take a look at the final scene of the Trainer Tournament? It looks like the final results are about to be announced," Chen Luo said, pointing at the television.

"Hmm, it seems the husband-and-wife team has a higher chance of winning. But the last Pokémon on both sides has only a little bit of health left..."

"I think the brother and sister duo will win."

"That's hard to say."

In the brief moment when everyone's attention was drawn to the television, Su seemed to consider throwing the entire plate of oddly shaped dumplings in front of her into the trash can. However, her noble virtue of not wasting food stopped her, so she could only reluctantly eat the long, green, snake-shaped dumplings.

What a disgrace! Who makes dumplings without sealing the opening?

However, in the very end, the couple who were clearly the strongest but had never won ultimately defeated the brother and sister who were clearly the weakest but had never lost.

Older gingers are more spicy!

Of course, Rick and Shubi's advantage as first-mover was indeed quite significant. After all, they arrived in the game first, while Blank and the other two arrived later.

"Let's go, it's almost midnight, the fireworks are about to start. They're both fireworks to celebrate New Year's Eve and to celebrate winning the competition." Chen Luo led everyone to the balcony, handing out hand warmers to each person, and they waited quietly for the fireworks to begin.

Chen Luo? Chen Luo doesn't need it; he has a little fox in his arms.

This is the agreement that Chen Luo and the Divine Child once made: Chen Luo would help the Divine Child solve problems, and the Divine Child would act as a hand warmer for Chen Luo.

To experience this dream more realistically, one inevitably needs to play the "game" with the physical characteristics of an ordinary person, so it's normal for one's hands to be cold.

"Waaah..." The little fox felt helpless and frustrated that Chen Luo was wasting his talents.

"Bang!" Huge fireworks burst in the sky, and the continuous bursts illuminated almost the entire sky.

Fireworks, especially giant fireworks, may be very expensive and have a very short lifespan, so investing a lot of money in them may not be worthwhile. However, because it is in a dream, the continuous setting off of fireworks has become a reality.

The Golden Garden, far from the city center, became the best spot to watch the fireworks at this moment. It was far enough away that it wasn't too noisy, yet it was also far enough to allow you to see the spectacular moment of the fireworks display.

As fireworks resounded through the heavens and earth, cheers erupted throughout Canghai City.

Under the glow of the fireworks, the Golden Courtyard was almost as bright as day, offering views of the endless snowscape illuminated by the fireworks, as well as the vibrant Canghai City, which was still full of life despite it being late at night.

"It's a new year again," Hua said softly.

Chinese people from China have always had a deep and strong attachment to the Chinese New Year.

Although I've been away studying for many years and not everyone around me is from China, I still feel a surge of emotion whenever I think of the Lunar New Year, even though it's just an ordinary day.

Thanks to the efforts of everyone at Golden Courtyard, we were able to have a decent New Year this year.

"It's so beautiful, almost dreamlike." Alicia looked at the fireworks in the distance, her voice filled with longing.

"Speaking of which, what are everyone's New Year's wishes?" Alicia quickly snapped out of her reverie and looked at everyone.

"Let's all make a New Year's wish together. Maybe it will come true on this special day." Chen Luo stood next to Alicia, feeling a little excited.

Finally, the part Chen Luo had been most looking forward to arrived.

Although it may be a bit of a downer, everyone in the dream world is still an independent personality, and you can also take on commissions in the dream world, especially now that Chen Luo has infinitely narrowed the gap between reality and dreams. The rewards for commissions in dreams may be almost the same as those in reality.

And perhaps it is precisely because of Chen Luo's actions that some people with keen perception might be able to see something.

However, this closing ceremony must be grand.

"I didn't expect Lolo and I to have the same idea." Alicia slowly smiled.

"My wish... well, I wish I could have a quiet afternoon nap every day," Pado said, rubbing her hands together as she huddled in her mascot costume.

What sets Paddo apart from other heroes is that she possesses the mind of an adult, yet she doesn't have grand dreams; all she wants is a sunny afternoon nap and a full stomach.

Of course, this is also the wish that Pado most hopes to fulfill in reality.

[Ding! You have a new request!]

[Afternoon Nap Check-in]: For the next month, you will receive 20 Primogems for each day you take a quiet afternoon nap and have a full meal.

Reward: Up to 600 Primogems + 20 points of favorability with Padma

Difficulty: 3 stars

This task is not difficult, or rather, it's quite simple, since Pado never asks for much.

Furthermore, Pado somehow managed to infiltrate the River God Church, so at least filling her stomach and getting a quiet afternoon nap shouldn't be a problem.

"Oh dear, I'm afraid that won't work, little Paddy. My wish is that every noon is performance time! Hahahaha!" Vervi put her hands on her hips and laughed heartily.

"Spare me, Sister Vilvi..." Pado's face darkened.

[Ding! You have a new request!]

[Watching Performances]: Watch 10 performances by Vervier.

Reward: 400 Primogems + 15 points of affinity with Velvi

Difficulty: 3 stars

"...Your wish is too much to ask of me." Chen Luo sighed.

"I hope my thesis goes smoothly and I can successfully obtain my degree," Hua said, holding a Crimson Abyss Bird plush toy and watching the fireworks.

Hua is a senior in college looking for an internship, so it's normal for her to hope that her graduation thesis can be completed smoothly.

[Ding! You have a new request!]

[Becoming a Medical Doctor]: That's right, I'm talking about you, Chen Luo! Hua said she hoped to complete her thesis and successfully obtain her degree, but she didn't say that she would obtain it herself.

Rewards: 400 Primogems + Random Rewards + 10 Hua Favorability Points

Difficulty: 3 stars

Faced with this request, Chen Luo was momentarily at a loss for words. He turned to look at Hua, only to be met with a somewhat bewildered gaze.

Then Hua handed the red kite doll she was holding to Chen Luo.

Chen Luo shook his head and refused.

"Is this the trouble of student life? Sigh, I really hope there will be less overtime next year so I can spend more time with Ling." Sakura, a working-class woman, smiled and made her wish.

[Ding! You have a new request!]

[Get off work? Let whoever wants to work overtime do it!]: Overtime is out of the question. Who in their right mind would work overtime? The amount of overtime should at least be less than before, right?

Reward: 699 Primogems + Sakura's Affection Level 15

Difficulty: 3 stars

What a pathetic wish of a corporate slave.

Rong Chenluo thought about who Ying's direct supervisor was. He decided to turn that person into a puppet and have him replace Ying at work! This guy was really going too far!

[Dr. Mei]

"Oh, never mind then. Let's think about this again."

Chapter 1462 [60% Off Full Subscription] Alicia's New Year's Wish - Eternal Paradise

"Qian Jie, what about you?" Alicia looked at Master Qian.

"Don't look at me, I don't have any New Year's wishes," Qianjie said, his back to the crowd.

The Thousand Warriors would never misunderstand and remove their masks.

However, since Qianjie is currently not wearing a mask, she will absolutely not show her face.

"So you mean you're satisfied with your current life?" Aponia, wrapped in winter clothes, sensed Qianjie's subtext.

"Shut up!" Qianjie said impatiently.

[Ding! You have a new request!]

【Ordinary Life】: Having seen far too much of life, Master Qianjie intends to live a peaceful life. Anyone who disrupts this will be killed! Prepare a place for Qianjie to retire in.

Rewards: 999 Primogems + 30 Qianjie Affinity + "100 Questions about the Thousand Tribulations Mask, From Beginner to Final Burial"

Difficulty: 3 stars

"Now it's your turn, little Greta."

"A wish? I can't think of one. Does Kosmo have any wishes?" Gretsch asked after hesitating for a moment.

Gretchen now has both parents, so what other wishes could she possibly have?

After all, Gretchen is still just a child.

"Hopefully I can get into my ideal university... no, that's a bit too early for me. The most important thing right now... oh right, I hope I can snag all the limited-edition hero models in the future? No, no, no, wishing for a miracle in a single pull is more reliable. Wait, isn't that a bit childish?" Several thoughts flashed through Kosmo's mind in an instant.

At present, Kosmo does not have the grand ambition that humanity will eventually defeat the Honkai, nor has he fallen out with Kevin.

Meanwhile, Kosmo was so satisfied with this dream that he actually had no wishes.

"Fine, Sue, you tell me." Kosmo thought for a long time and finally gave up.

"May the patients recover, and may there be no more illness in the world." Su said this rather absurd wish casually with her eyes closed.

Although it's outrageous, it's normal.

[To hell with Honkai Impact!]: I, Su Lai Chasing the Moth, only do three things! Cure Honkai Impact! Cure Honkai Impact! Cure Honkai Impact!

Reward: 600 Primogems + 20 Su's Favorability

Difficulty: 3 stars

“Su’s wish is a bit difficult. What about Eden?” Alicia asked.

But Su's wish really suits her identity.

“Me? I wish time could stand still in this moment, I wish tomorrow…” Eden suddenly paused.

"Oh?" Ellie's elfin ears twitched.

"It's just a lyric, I'll tell you later." Eden smiled.

“Okay.” Alicia naturally wouldn’t make things difficult for Eden, but she moved closer to him.

Alicia and Eden have such a good relationship that it's enviable.

[Ding! You have a new request!]

[May time stand still in this moment, and may tomorrow shine like gold]: Take a photo or use any other method to preserve the memory of this moment; you don't need to do anything else.

Reward: 300 Primogems + 15 Eden Affinity

Difficulty: 3 stars

"And what about you, Ellie? What is your wish?" Eden asked with a smile, looking at Ellie who was clinging to him.

"My wish is very simple. I want to create an eternal paradise, without disasters or wars, where everyone can pursue their dreams and everyone can live happily." Alicia gazed at the still-burning fireworks in the distance, a hopeful smile on her lips.

"What are you thinking? That kind of thing doesn't even exist, does it?" Möbius waved his hand.

[Ding! You have a new request!]

【Eternal Paradise】: To create an eternal paradise, free from disasters and wars, where everyone can pursue their ideals and live happily.

Rewards: 1499 Primogems + 40 points of Alicia's Affection + Random Rewards + Herrscher of Origin Power

Difficulty: Four stars

(P.S.: Does anyone else find this description familiar?)

To be honest, this description sounds really familiar.