Divorced Dad's Gourmet Shop

Chapter 383: Chapter 382: Unlocking New Recipes

Yang Zhengwu read the comments with a sense of satisfaction. He felt like he’d found a kindred spirit again. He wanted to leave a like but gritted his teeth and stopped himself.

He casually saved the picture, having already made up his mind. Once he was done fleecing Old Jun the Bastard, he would backstab him without mercy!

Meanwhile, Jun Xinghe and Guo Dapao were hiding behind their screens, secretly reveling in the drama.

’This feeling of being envied and gossiped about is so damn satisfying!’

’It’s even more satisfying than making a hundred million!’

...

After her shower, Jun Qingmeng admired her reflection in the mirror for a moment, then returned to Jiang Liu’s home wearing a pair of bunny-print pajamas.

Jiang Dahai and Lin Qiu had retired to their room to rest ten minutes earlier.

In the living room, Jiang Liu was blow-drying Tongtong’s hair, tilting her head from side to side.

Tongtong played along by bobbing her head, her little feet kicking happily.

When she saw Jun Qingmeng come in, Tongtong called out in her sweet, childish voice, "Mama!"

"Little cutie, did you miss Mama?"

Jun Qingmeng walked over to Tongtong, bent down, and gently pinched her cheek.

"I missed you, Mama!"

Hearing Tongtong call her "Mama," Jun Qingmeng felt a secret thrill of joy.

’It wouldn’t be long now. Once she and Jiang Liu were married, she would be Tongtong’s legal mother!’

’She wouldn’t have to worry about gossip anymore.’

Jiang Liu watched his daughter and his wife holding hands. He turned off the blow-dryer, then lifted Tongtong and placed her in Jun Qingmeng’s lap.

"Qingmeng, hold Tongtong and sit on the sofa. I’ll dry both of your hair!"

"Okay, Hubby!"

Blushing, Jun Qingmeng did as he asked, holding Tongtong as she sat on the sofa.

Jiang Liu plugged the dryer back in and started on their hair.

The scent of Tongtong’s hair was different from Jun Qingmeng’s.

Jun Qingmeng’s hair carried a rich gardenia fragrance, while Tongtong’s had the same agarwood scent as Jiang Liu’s, mixed with the faint, milky smell of a young child.

The two of them sat obediently together, letting Jiang Liu dry their hair.

When Jun Qingmeng’s hair was dry, she acted like a clingy kitten, rubbing her head against Jiang Liu’s fingers.

"Hubby, I love it when you dry my hair."

She looked up at him.

Without makeup, Jun Qingmeng possessed a pure kind of beauty.

The kind of beauty that was utterly pure. Her skin was fair and so delicate it looked like it could be broken by a touch. Her lips were full and faintly red, her features exquisitely perfect. And her beautiful, shimmering eyes held a gleam that could spark a man’s curiosity to explore their depths.

"If you like it, I’ll do it again. How about I dry it for you every day from now on?"

"Yes! Okay!"

Jun Qingmeng nodded sweetly, her lips pressed together in a small smile as she looked at Jiang Liu.

Jiang Liu said, "You take Tongtong back to the bedroom first. I’ll come over after I get the cakes in the oven."

"Okay. I’ll be waiting for you."

"Daddy, hurry up!"

The two of them went back to the bedroom.

Finally, Jiang Liu had some space to himself.

A moment ago, he had glanced at the sixth page of the album. Just as he’d expected, it was now available to be unlocked.

He suppressed his eagerness.

Jiang Liu went to the kitchen. While preparing the batter, he focused his attention on the Gourmet Album in his mind.

[People with Positive Reviews: 105,684]

[Current Praise Points: 7,563,249]

Jiang Liu had never amassed so many Praise Points before, and he was secretly thrilled.

’Divine Book, I want to unlock the sixth page.’

He waited for more than ten seconds after making his request.

...No reaction...

???

’Divine Book? Did you fall asleep?’

Just as confusion began to set in for Jiang Liu.

The Gourmet Album suddenly responded.

[Task Complete]

[Spend 5,000,000 Praise Points to unlock?]

’Yes, unlock!’ Jiang Liu answered immediately.

The orange filigree on the border of the sixth page lit up.

It was just like drawing a prize card in a game.

Jiang Liu was filled with anticipation.

「One minute later.」

Text appeared.

[Congratulations! You have unlocked the recipe and ingredients for Five-Spice Chili Oil.]

[Congratulations! You have obtained the Ancient Sichuan Cuisine Recipe.]

[You have unlocked purchasing rights for the following ingredients: Wild Erjingtiao Dried Chili Flakes, Wild Erjingtiao Chili Powder, Red Tribute Sichuan Peppercorns, Shallots, Wild Aromatic Bay Leaves, Wild Small-Leaf Cilantro, Linshan Star Anise, Wild Chives, and Large White Sesame Seeds.]

[Unlocked Epic-Tier Cuisine. Reward: Physical Enhancement +5.]

[Unlocked Epic-Tier Cuisine. Reward: Its Blessing.]

[Unlocked Epic-Tier Cuisine. Reward: Magical Pressure Cooker.]

[Achievement Unlocked: "Praise Point Connoisseur." Reward: Strong Sense of Smell.]

Jiang Liu read through the notifications carefully.

His surprise quickly turned into elation.

This batch of rewards was even more generous than the last.

First, there was the five-spice chili oil. Needless to say, a chili oil made with the best ingredients and the most meticulous process would be unbelievably fragrant.

The Ancient Sichuan Cuisine Recipe, as its name suggested, contained the methods for preparing over three hundred different Sichuan dishes.

It was like a bonus gift, meant to be used with the chili oil.

It was just a shame that he hadn’t also been granted purchasing rights for the ingredients in the recipe book; otherwise, Jiang Liu would have been over the moon.

Then there were the rewards. Physical Enhancement was a great one.

Jiang Liu had received five points of Physical Enhancement before, which had immediately raised his physical prowess to the level of a professional athlete—and in some respects, even beyond.

He hadn’t received the new boost yet, so he wasn’t sure what his new limits would be.

’Probably a good deal stronger than a professional athlete,’ he guessed.

Next, Jiang Liu carefully examined "Its Blessing," the "Magical Pressure Cooker," and "Strong Sense of Smell."

Strong Sense of Smell was self-explanatory, just like the Strong Sense of Taste he had received before.

But "Its Blessing" was what truly excited Jiang Liu.

It would grant him a long and healthy life, slow the aging process, and could even extend its effects to the people around him.

The Magical Pressure Cooker was an item for speeding up the cooking time of the Yak, Potato, and Mushroom Soup.

It also came with an automatic retrieval function, so he wouldn’t have to worry about it suddenly disappearing.

’This feels great...’

Jiang Liu reined in the urge to start making chili oil on the spot.

He finished baking the Chiffon and the Souffle.

He returned to the bedroom.

Jiang Liu was a little stunned to see the two of them sitting on the edge of the bed.

"What are you two doing just sitting there? Why aren’t you in bed?"

"I wanted to wait for you..." Jun Qingmeng bit her lip.

"Daddy, come sleep with us!"

When Tongtong saw Jiang Liu, she excitedly jumped onto the bed, dove under the covers, and peeked her head out.

Jiang Liu smiled and climbed into bed with them.

After spending the whole afternoon shopping, he was still a little tired, despite his enhanced physique.

Lying in the soft bed with his girlfriend and daughter snuggled up against him was, in a word, pure bliss.

Jiang Tongtong excitedly turned on her tablet,

ready to watch some cartoons.

But when she saw the time, her expression crumpled in despair. "Tongtong is so mad! I’m so, so mad!"

"What’s the matter?" Jiang Liu had been watching Jun Qingmeng chat with Guo Jia. He immediately turned his head at his daughter’s wail.

"Daddy, look! Look! It’s already ten o’clock!" Jiang Tongtong pouted, pointing at the time on her tablet as frustrated tears welled up in her eyes. "Why does Mr. Time run so fast for Tongtong? Waaah..."

’Shouldn’t it be eight o’clock?’

’Noooo!’

’She didn’t want to go to kindergarten at all.’

’She just wanted to stay home and play with Daddy.’

Jiang Liu was amused.

He gently booped Tongtong’s little nose. "How about this? We can watch one episode of a cartoon, and then it’s bedtime."

"No! I don’t wanna sleep! Tongtong doesn’t want to sleep! Waaah! If I go to sleep, I’ll have to go to kindergarten!"

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