Wanjie Game Hall, I sent Kiana to Silent Hill

Correspondingly, Wang Xuanqiao also heard the notification that the reward had arrived.

——The author has something to say——

I'm sorry, I went out to play during the Mid-Autumn Festival and started writing late, so the update is also delayed.

But rest assured, book lovers! I will definitely update when it’s time! I won’t owe you anything even if I die from staying up all night!

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Volume 096: : Is the cook anxious?

"What reward did you get?"

Wang Xuanqiao asked Raiden Mei who had just taken off her helmet.

But she hesitated for a moment, then said with an uncertain tone, "I remember, if we define it in gaming terms, it should be called a skill, right? It's called [Multitasking], but the explanation is very simple, it means literally."

Wang Xuanqiao opened the system mall and searched for relevant data.

[多心多]: This literally means "two-tasking." If you don't understand, you can look it up in an idiom dictionary. What? Did you expect the text to be any different? Don't be ridiculous. Trust the wisdom of the ancients!

However, [Multitasking] is a long-lost talent tree skill. Its upgraded version is [Dual-Core System], and above that, there are [Multi-Line Operation], [Extreme Computing], and [Excessive Thinking].

You can understand the development direction at a glance. It is probably to help Raiden Mei develop her Herrscher power.

After all, if you are dealing with electromagnetics but your brain does not have enough computing power, you can only be an electric hog.

But unlocking this talent tree from Overcooked is really full of loopholes...

After carefully considering his words, Wang Xuanqiao shared the information he had obtained with Raiden Mei. When she learned that cooking in the game could increase her computing power, her expression suddenly became subtle.

It was probably at that moment that I felt a strong sense of contradiction: studying mathematics so hard is not as good as playing games.

After all, it is mathematics.

"Wow, Mei's reward sounds amazing!" Kiana also joined in the conversation. "It feels like it's even more powerful than my [Calm Mind and Energy Cultivation]."

"Do you like it? Look around the mall and buy one for yourself," Wang Xuanqiao said to her with a smile. "[Multitasking] is very suitable for you now. It's definitely worth buying one."

"But this is so expensive." Kiana also flipped to [Multitasking] on her terminal. "The most basic one costs 5,000 points. If I want to upgrade to [Dual-Core System], the points required will exceed 30,000!"

"If I can get a thousand points by fighting the Earth Defense Force, I'll have to fight at least thirty games to get enough!"

Kiana was counting on her fingers.

"That's okay, I'll play with you. We can switch to other games and earn points while we play."

As soon as Wang Xuanqiao finished speaking, he felt Lei Dian Mei's gaze suddenly cast at him, and it became a little hot.

Oh no? Are you anxious?

Unexpectedly, Mei Raiden suddenly said, "Manager, can you try this game with me?"

Wang Xuanqiao was honestly a bit surprised by the sudden invitation from the cooking lady. He'd originally thought there was a problem with the network of relationships centered around Kiana, but now it seemed...it wasn't that simple.

"Of course. I remember this game supports up to four players, so we can challenge the difficulty of playing with more than two players together."

When she heard about the difficulty level of more than two people, Kiana quickly shook her head.

"I don't need that!" She seemed startled by the 'two-player or higher difficulty' and quickly said, "Manager, you play with Mei, I'll go find Bronya. I also want to see what kind of game Bronya unlocks."

"Is that so? Then remember to remind Bronya not to get too carried away with the brush game."

"Leave it to me!"

The three of them put on their gaming helmets again and entered into different games.

After Wang Xuanqiao entered the game, he discovered that being in Overcooked in person was a completely different experience. While the full immersion feature provided a first-person perspective, adjustments to the player's physical abilities were made based on the original game.

For example, a normal person would definitely not be able to grab a pile of raw rice, but in "Overcooked", you can directly grab the raw rice ball with both hands; and cutting vegetables. In real life, it is inevitable to cut your hands, but here, even if you deliberately drop the knife on your palm, you will not cut yourself.

In general, the risks caused by chefs themselves during the cooking process are reduced.

However, the game itself takes the opportunity to provide more fancy risks... like cooking in various ever-changing underworld venues, and if you are not careful, you will fall into the holes, pits, and water on the map.

After understanding all this, Wang Xuanqiao quickly figured out how to play Overcooked.

Upon entering the level, he immediately began memorizing the entire map. This level had two conveyor belts running in opposite directions, one above the other, and only one person could pass through at a time. Therefore, it was essential to plan your route in advance, otherwise you'd easily get stuck.

After entering the level, Mei Raiden first looked at the menu of this level.

The recipe for this level wasn't too complicated; it consisted of two types of sushi rolls: sashimi sushi and cucumber sushi. For Mei, who grew up in the Far East, these were incredibly familiar.

"Manager, could you please help with the rice and plates?" After playing a few games with Kiana, she subconsciously took on the role of leader. "I'll be in charge of the fish and cucumbers, and making the sushi. If we're serving the dishes, anyone nearby can take some."

"Okay, I'll listen to you." Wang Xuanqiao nodded.

Since Mei Raiden has her own ideas, let's go along with her. The reason why Overcooked is also known as the Breakup Kitchen is that it often happens because the team members have different opinions, which leads to unpleasantness in the end.

Wang Xuanqiao didn't need to be the commander in the game. He never took pleasure in such things, so he simply gave the initiative to Meiyi.

The kitchen drama soon began.

Mei, who was born next to the food box, quickly opened the lid, took out the pile of raw rice and threw it onto the square table in front of her. She waited until the table was full before rushing to the cutting board with the cucumber and fish. Wang Xuanqiao, who had already completed a lap around the kitchen, scooped up the pile of rice and ran to the stove, neatly placing the three pots on top. He then turned and completed a second lap.

Mei Lei Dian finished cutting cucumber strips and fish fillets and quickly carried them to the empty plate area in the middle. Wang Xuanqiao, who was running his third lap, had already placed the cooked rice and seaweed there. Mei easily finished making sushi and served it to the customers.

Huh? Feeling a lot more relaxed? After she served the sushi to the customer, she suddenly thought.

But the checkpoint wasn't over yet, and Raiden Mei hurriedly threw herself into a new round of cutting and preparing. While she remained somewhat cautious, Wang Xuanqiao truly let his mind wander and felt completely relaxed.

Anyway, you don't need to control the overall situation. You just need to follow the rules of the map and do what you can.

Games are like this; sometimes, they don't require players to think deeply, they just need to play. The essence of a game is still fun, but once it is mixed with too many impure purposes, it naturally loses its true meaning.

Wang Xuanqiao was relaxed, and Raiden Mei also felt relaxed unconsciously. The two of them completed the level smoothly and got very high scores.

Mei Raiden looked at the high score that she could never catch up with when she was in a team with Kiana, and suddenly laughed.

"So this is what it feels like to play games?" she whispered.

Or maybe... it's just because the person playing games with me is the store manager?

Mei Raiden, who has always regarded games as a social tool among friends, couldn't help but start to think about things she had never thought about before.

"How's it going? Do you want to continue to the next level?"

Wang Xuanqiao, who was on the other side of the kitchen, finished looking at the ratings and raised his voice to ask Mei.

"Well, go ahead!"

Mei Raiden chose to enter the next level without hesitation. She really liked the feeling she had just had, the seamless and refreshing feeling of working with her companions.

In fact, even Kiana often cannot really synchronize with her.

But Wang Xuanqiao was different. At least... working with him in this game was comfortable.

With some strange thoughts in mind, she and Wang Xuanqiao entered the hot air balloon kitchen of the new level.

At this time, Wang Xuanqiao, who was memorizing the characteristics of the map, suddenly received a broadcast request from the system.

Obviously, someone outside wanted to watch the game he and Raiden Mei were playing.

——The author has something to say——

Thanks to book friends [Dr.URIZE] and [迷茫，又遇风雨] for casting 4 monthly tickets. Thank you very much for your support!

Volume 097: : This lady is watching openly!

Kiana hesitated for a long time between Wang Xuanqiao and Raiden Mei, and finally chose to open Wang Xuanqiao's screen.

Although she thought about it again and again without any conclusion, she subtly didn't want Mei to know that she was peeking outside the game.

Bah! No, what do you mean by peeking? I was looking openly!

Wang Xuanqiao's game screen quickly projected onto the screen in front of him. Kiana hurried over, but she tried to maintain a cautious posture. It can only be said that the feeling of stealing was a bit strong.

She carefully leaned on the back of Wang Xuanqiao's chair, her eyes fixed on the screen.

The screen was a scene of intense activity. Wang Xuanqiao and Raiden Mei were working furiously in the kitchen of the hot air balloon floating high in the sky, producing dish after dish with extreme efficiency. And then...

The food was supposed to be served, but the hot air balloon's serving port was thousands of feet in the sky. Anyway, the food was served, but I didn't know where it went.

When the results screen appeared, Kiana glanced at the highest score she had ever seen and instinctively exclaimed. But then she saw the option to exit the game pop up on the screen, and hurried back to her seat, pretending nothing had happened.

But nothing happened, is it possible?

Wang Xuanqiao took off his helmet, glanced behind him and saw that there was no one, then turned to look at Bronya and Raiden Mei beside him, and immediately knew who had just submitted the application.

Mei Raiden didn't notice what had just happened. She just felt that her mood became happy after the two games were over.

It's the relaxation that comes from not having to think too much about an activity, and it's also the most genuine joy of gaming. Just like the first player in the world to discover an Easter egg in a game, they didn't think about what they wanted from the crude game graphics; they just played.

Just play.

"Isn't it interesting to cook in this way?" Wang Xuanqiao asked when he saw her take off her helmet.

"Yeah, I've never experienced such a kitchen challenge before." Raiden Mei smiled softly, "I always thought the biggest problem in the kitchen was how to prevent someone from stealing food."

Kiana, who was sitting next to her, moved secretly.

"Let her eat. She won't gain weight anyway," Wang Xuanqiao said as if it was a matter of course. "Even if she accidentally turns into a ginger cat, I can just accompany her to practice again."

Mei Raiden immediately shook her head and sighed.

"Manager, you're being too indulgent to her. Controlling her diet isn't just about keeping in shape, it's also about keeping healthy."

"If you indulge without restraint, problems will easily arise." The cook advised earnestly.

"It doesn't matter, she will definitely be able to control herself." Wang Xuanqiao said with a smile.

If she were so easily "indulged," then Kiana's [Calm Mind and Cultivate Qi] would be wasted. After all, gluttony is only a minor problem; it's only when it reaches the level of binge eating that it becomes a real problem.

"Well, I hope so." Raiden Mei shook her head again and stood up.

"Can I borrow your kitchen for a moment, Manager?" she asked. "I heard from Kiana that you're a great cook, so I'd like to take this opportunity to ask for some advice."

Huh? Can my cooking skills still be considered impressive? Wang Xuanqiao was stunned. He didn't expect that his ability to read a recipe and improvise would be highly recognized by Baimaotuanzi.

It was a level that even Fu Hua couldn't stand at the beginning!

But thinking about it, it's probably because I'm willing to give more meat. For example, the braised pork is never stingy, and all the meat is neatly cut into the size of mahjong tiles, unlike other restaurants where some of the meat is almost diced.

"Forget about asking for advice." Wang Xuanqiao quickly waved his hand. "I'm really just an ordinary stay-at-home cook. The kitchen is on the second floor. I've basically stored all the ingredients in the refrigerator, and the seasonings are on the shelf. Feel free to use them."

Hearing this, Mei Lei Dian couldn't help but smile.

"I'm just an ordinary stay-at-home cook." After she said that, she walked down the corridor to the second floor.

Seeing Mei Raiden leave, Kiana, who had been pretending to be playing games, suddenly took off her helmet and moved her body to rush to Wang Xuanqiao.

"Why are you pretending to play games?" Wang Xuanqiao asked.

"I'm not pretending. There's no pretending at all!" But the white-haired ball chose to play dumb.

"Really? Then let me ask Bronya what you were doing just now." Wang Xuanqiao was about to turn around, but was immediately stopped by Kiana.

"No, no, no, Manager. I'm just... a little curious!" She exerted force and almost pulled the bespectacled Wang Xuanqiao onto her. "That Overcooked Kitchen is a bit difficult. I was wondering if the manager and Meiyi would also..."

"That's because you and Mei have different ideas about games."

Wang Xuanqiao swayed in place under the power of the white-haired ball, but he said with a smile on his face.

"Different gaming concepts? What does that mean?" Kiana asked.

"To put it simply, both of you wanted to give the other a gaming experience, but ended up making things worse. I watched the last game you two played, and you were actually restricted so much by her that you were a little overwhelmed. But Mei didn't notice. She probably wanted you to relax a little."

"...Manager, actually I accidentally burned the kitchen down." Kiana touched her head a little embarrassedly.

Wang Xuanqiao was confused on the spot. How could the kitchen be burned after the first few levels of the breakup?

It seems that it is possible... because there is actually a gas stove in the second level. Although the original work does not give the opportunity, it is fire after all.

Holy shit? Is she really a genius?

Wang Xuanqiao was startled and subconsciously looked at Kiana again.

"What are you doing!" The white-haired ball pouted. "I don't know why it started burning! I was just trying to cook rice."

In a sense, it was similar to the beginning of the game, Wang Xuanqiao thought.

"It's okay, it shouldn't be a big problem," he said. "It should just require adjusting the task allocation and it can be solved."