As Wang Hao immersed himself in the vast ocean of knowledge, a clear and urgent knocking sound suddenly came.
It turned out to be his sister, Wang Lan, outside the door, urging, "Brother, come out and make dinner! I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!"
Wang Hao had no choice but to stop the thoughts he was organizing in his mind, raised his hand, and glanced at the time on his phone screen, exclaiming in surprise,
"Oh my, I thought only a little while had passed, but an hour has already gone by! It seems that when one is fully focused on something, their perception of time can really be off."
"Coming, coming, just a moment, it'll be ready soon. There are still tomatoes in the fridge; you can get some out and eat them to tide yourself over."
Wang Hao answered hurriedly as he strode out of the room.
He secretly felt lucky that all the ingredients at home were already prepared, so he didn't need to spend extra time buying them.
As expected, his telepathic younger sister was already sitting at the dining table, munching on tomatoes and waiting for Wang Hao.
As soon as she saw Wang Hao come out, she immediately asked with a face full of curiosity, "Brother, you were in the room for so long just now, what exactly were you doing?"
"Nothing special, just researching how to cook," Wang Hao replied casually, then headed straight for the kitchen. Wang Lan looked at Wang Hao's receding back, secretly wondering, "Huh, why do I feel like Brother has grown a bit taller? That's strange."
After Wang Hao stepped into the kitchen, he couldn't help but frown slightly. He had never noticed it before, but now that he had access to Advanced Cooking Skill, the more he looked at this kitchen, the more he felt something was off.
Whether it was the placement of the Cooking utensils or the overall layout of the space, it made him feel a bit uncomfortable.
"Indeed, when you stand at a different height, your perspective and views on things also change," Wang Hao mused to himself.
He quickly began to organize the kitchen, and only after everything was somewhat tidy and comfortable did he start preparing dinner.
When he reached out and gripped the pot, he immediately noticed that it seemed much lighter.
Undoubtedly, this was due to the physical changes brought about by the upgrade of Cooking.
In fact, as early as when he was carrying items home just now, Wang Hao had already felt a significant increase in his strength, but unfortunately, at that time, he was preoccupied with returning to activate the new skill and didn't pay much attention.
Not only that, but Wang Hao also pleasantly discovered that his control over his physical strength had greatly improved.
When exerting force, it was exceptionally smooth and natural. This wonderful experience made him completely engrossed in the Cooking process, as if turning making dinner into a supreme enjoyment.
When a person wholeheartedly enjoys something, he no longer views it as a heavy burden but rather as a rare gift and blessing.
This was exactly how Wang Hao felt at this moment; he was deeply immersed in the joy of Cooking, unable to extricate himself.
Soon, an alluring aroma wafted from the kitchen.
Wang Lan, who had been sitting in the living room with her stomach rumbling, was drawn to the scent and stood up.
She couldn't help but take a deep breath, followed the aroma, and then walked with light steps towards the kitchen door.
Standing at the doorway, Wang Lan leaned slightly forward, peering through the crack in the door, and asked curiously, "Brother, Brother, Brother, what delicious things are you making? It smells so good!"
Wang Hao, busy at work, heard his sister's voice, turned and smiled, his spatula continuously flipping, and replied,
"Di San Xian, and I'll stir-fry some Twice-Cooked Pork later. A total of two dishes, both are very appetizing, and dinner will be ready soon."
Wang Hao's movements were skillful and fluid, like a wonderful performance.
Every movement appeared so natural and elegant, pleasing to the eye, giving one an incredibly comfortable feeling.
Wang Lan stared blankly at the scene before her, as if watching an artistic performance. She couldn't help but blurt out, "Brother, you're so handsome!"
Although the slightly overweight Wang Hao was not considered exceptionally handsome in the eyes of ordinary people, as his younger sister, Wang Lan, due to their kinship, used to have a special filter for her brother, thinking he was only slightly better than average.
However, at this moment, after Wang Hao's transformation, his slightly plump body had disappeared, replaced by strong muscles.
When she saw her brother focused on Cooking in the kitchen, that serious handsomeness combined with his standard physique was so real and attractive.
This compliment was entirely from her heart; she truly thought Wang Hao was very handsome.
"Haha, is your mouth coated with honey today? Why is it so sweet!" Wang Hao responded with a beaming smile after receiving the compliment.
You know, this was the first time he had ever heard such direct words of praise from his sister since he grew up! He had to admit, this feeling was indeed quite wonderful and exhilarating!
Facing Wang Hao's question, Wang Lan did not respond but chuckled, returned to the dining table, and sat down, quietly waiting for dinner to be served.
Not long after, Wang Hao emerged from the kitchen, holding a plate of dishes in each hand, and gently instructed,
"If you're really hungry, you can start eating these dishes. I'm going to the kitchen to get the rice now."
The alluring aroma of the dishes wafted over, making Wang Lan's mouth water. She subconsciously reached out and gripped the chopsticks that were already neatly placed.
However, just as she was about to start eating, a trace of lingering rationality surged into her mind—no, no matter how urgent, it wouldn't hurt to wait a moment. It would be better to eat with her brother later.
So, Wang Lan said, "Brother, I'll get the rice."
Before her words finished, she had already stood up and walked towards the kitchen, seemingly wanting to quickly distance herself from the two highly tempting dishes before her.
As she walked, she secretly pondered why she was so incredibly hungry today. Just these two plates of dishes could cause such a huge fluctuation in her state of mind.
Not long after, everything was ready, and the two began to eat together.
Wang Hao picked up a mouthful of food with his chopsticks and savored it carefully, immediately feeling his taste buds explode. This wonderful taste made his mouth water and left a fragrant aftertaste.
Although he had anticipated the improvement in his Cooking skills, only after truly tasting it did he realize that the actual situation far exceeded his previous imagination.
As the creator of these two dishes, Wang Hao was filled with a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
As Wang Hao was eating heartily, he suddenly noticed that his sister, who usually chattered incessantly during meals, was unusually quiet today, so he looked up in confusion.
He saw his sister currently wolfing down her food, chewing so quickly that her mouth opened and closed at a very high frequency, like a small rabbit eating grass.
Seeing this, Wang Hao couldn't help but laugh.
At this moment, Wang Lan noticed her brother's gaze, and she hurriedly blurted out four words: "It's too delicious!" Then she immediately resumed her great endeavor of burying her head in her food.