Zongman, gain super powers after helping others

"It's ancient rice," Lin Qianshu corrected. Rice that has been stored for a year is aged rice, while rice that has been stored for four years is ancient rice.

According to previous regulations of the Japanese government, rice aged more than 5 years must be treated as animal feed, and 4-year-old rice is just barely on the borderline.

"Is this still edible?" Yuihama shuddered.

Lin Qianshu dug out a variety show that Japan used to divert public attention; the content was roughly a comparison of tasting new rice and old rice.

Inspired, he composed a senryu poem:

"Can't afford new rice"

Eating old rice is bad for your health.

Gumi is delicious”

Unfortunately, no one present understood his humor. Only Yuihama, fearing the atmosphere would become too awkward, chimed in with a flattering remark: "Sugoiichi."

“If there’s no rice, then the rice ball option can be ruled out.” Yukinoshita made a calm judgment, then gave a less calm one.

"Considering the available materials, why don't we make the cookies again? After all, we've already made them once, and if we can learn from the failure the second time, we should be able to succeed... right?"

Why are you losing confidence in yourself as you talk? Yukinoshita-kun.

Thinking that he might be poisoned again later, Lin Qianshu didn't care about being polite anymore. He said to Yukinoshita, "I didn't ask in detail before. Can you tell me what Yuihama-san's wish is?"

Seeing the regret and will to survive in Lin Qianshu's eyes, Yukinoshita couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing.

"Yuigahama-san, may I speak?"

Yuihama was a little nervous, but couldn't find a better reason to refuse, plus she hadn't told Yukinoshita everything...

"How about I do it?" Yui Hama felt it would be better for her to say it.

Yukinoshita glanced at Yuihama unexpectedly, but didn't say anything, only gesturing for her to leave.

Yuihama took a deep breath and looked up at Lin Qianshu. The moment she met his gaze, the courage she had mustered vanished, and she quickly looked pitifully at Hachiman beside her.

Hikigaya felt Yuihama's gaze and his scalp tingled, but he couldn't ignore it, since this matter was also related to him, and he couldn't keep running away from it.

Thinking of this, Hachiman coughed.

"Ahem..."

"Um...wait!"

With a crisp, clean 90-degree bow that started with zero frames, the mute button for the home economics classroom was pressed.

Yui, belatedly realizing what was happening, quickly followed Hachiman's lead and gave a big bow. The bow was so wide that the pink bun on her head looked like it was about to fall apart.

Yukinoshita smoothed her hair, feeling somewhat uneasy.

Lin Qianshu didn't expect Hachiman to suddenly pull this trick on him. After looking at the emotions transmitted through his emotional perception, he remained silent for a moment before smiling and helping Hachiman up.

"What are you doing? What's going on here..."

However, Hachiman did not get up, but continued, "I'm really sorry!"

Lin Qianshu sighed and said seriously:

"I forgive you. Please lift your heads."

Chapter 20's commission is complete; the Service Department gains another capable member!

Actually, it would be a lie to say that Lin Qianshu doesn't blame Hikigaya and Yuihama.

After all, he was walking peacefully on the sidewalk, not playing on his phone or doing anything else, just going to school normally, when he got into a car accident because of a dog that suddenly wandered in and a superhuman person who risked his life to save the dog. He then had to stay home and rest for two whole weeks before he recovered.

Even if Lin Qianshu obtains the system as a result, it's impossible to say that he has no opinions about Hikigaya and Yuihama; at most, he just won't cause trouble.

Later, when Hachiman came to the Service Club, Lin Chishu didn't pay much attention to him. If it weren't for the request from teacher Hiratsuka Shizuka, he would most likely have turned away Hachiman under the influence of the snow.

After spending a few days with Hachiman Hikigaya, Lin Chishu no longer harbored any ill feelings towards him, and in all fairness, Hachiman Hikigaya was indeed a good choice for making friends.

The other person has high emotional intelligence, good IQ, no bad habits, and is impeccable in dealing with people. They are also quite mild-mannered. I just don't know why such a person has no friends. Perhaps it's because of their horrific past experiences that led to their twisted and explosive personality.

So after spending a few days together, Lin Qianshu actually had no opinion about Hikigaya anymore, a fact that Hikigaya could probably tell from his behavior.

It was a tacit understanding that was kept secret by both parties.

Now that Hachiman has exposed it and apologized so solemnly, not to mention that Hachiman is currently a source of his wish points to some extent, Lin Chishu naturally has no reason not to forgive him. As for Yuihama, let's just consider her a side effect; it's also a good opportunity to fulfill a wish request.

To be honest, three people in the Service Club is not enough. Yukinoshita and Hikigaya don't have many friends, and Hayashi Chiki is about the same, so hardly anyone comes to the Service Club to post requests.

If we could bring Yui into this, this problem might be solved. Don't let Yui's inability to even make a cookie fool you; she's actually a member of the class's popular group.

According to the social status division in the school, Yuihama, whose grades are not ideal, is actually in the highest level, much higher than him and Hikigaya!

As for Yukino Yukinoshita... she's an exception and can't be counted.

"I forgive you. Please lift your heads."

Lin Qianshu's words reached the ears of Hachiman and Yuihama, giving them a dreamlike, surreal feeling.

Hikigaya instinctively straightened up, and then Lin Qianshu punched him in the chest.

"What are you doing, suddenly pulling this stunt?"

The implication is that you, Bikiya, had to break the unspoken understanding between them and make the atmosphere so serious.

"Uh, I feel like if we don't make things clear soon, we might all be in mortal danger." Hachiman scratched his head, and only after seeing that Lin Chishu really didn't blame him did he feel completely relieved.

After all, it was all just speculation and deduction before. Now that he had made things clear and received forgiveness, Hachiman finally felt grounded.

Yuihama, standing to the side, was also a little taken aback by the sudden turn of events, but after seeing that the matter had been resolved satisfactorily, she wore a silly smile.

Anyway, it's good that things can be resolved.

Wait! What do you mean by "life in danger"?

Yui suddenly realized that the life-threatening danger Hikigaya mentioned might refer to helping her taste the cookies.

Okay, she admits that her cookies were a little bit bad, but they weren't life-threatening, were they?

Can it still be considered food...?

Yuihama thought to herself, feeling a little guilty.

"Yugahama-san."

"I'm here!"

Upon hearing Lin Qianshu call her name, Yui Yuigahama instinctively stood up straight, like a soldier being inspected by her superior.

“Since I have already accepted the apology, let’s talk about this cookie…” Lin Qianshu said tactfully but not so tactfully.

"Okay, I know, I won't do it."

Yuihama's face turned bright red, and she secretly made up her mind that she would definitely ask her mother for cooking tips when she got home, and after a while, she would impress Lin Chishu and Hikigaya.

Lin Qianshu's eyelids twitched when he saw the emotion entries like 'resentment, shame, and struggle' above Yui's head. What was this silly girl up to?!

Regardless, if the other party does anything strange again, Lin Qianshu will definitely protect Hachiman in front of him.

Brother, I shielded you from trouble before, now it's your turn.

Hikigaya doesn't have the ability to sense emotions, so he naturally doesn't know what Yuihama is thinking, but for some reason he feels a chill all over his body, as if he's being watched by something, which is quite creepy.

"Speaking of which, has Yuihama-san ever considered joining the Service Club?" Lin Chishu asked.

"Huh? Is that okay?" Yuihama's eyes widened. To be honest, she was really interested in the Service Club, and since she didn't have any club activities right now, the Service Club could fill that gap perfectly.

Not to mention that there were also peers in the Service Club who gave her a good impression, such as Aki, Yukinoshita, and Hayashi Chiki.

Therefore, there is absolutely no reason to refuse!

What do you think, Yukinoshita?

Lin Qianshu looked at Yukinoshita, who had been silent ever since Hikigaya and Yuihama started apologizing.

However, the other person seemed to be distracted, so Lin Qianshu raised his voice a few decibels and called out again.

"Yukinoshita-san?"

"Ah, sorry, I was daydreaming. Yuihama-san, would you like to join the Service Club? Of course you can." Yukinoshita quickly replied after snapping out of her reverie.

Upon hearing this, Yuihama immediately hugged Yukinoshita happily, while Yukinoshita was clearly not used to Yuihama's enthusiasm, and her delicate face showed a helpless expression.

"Yuihama-san...it's too close..."

And so, the Service Department gained another capable member.

Lin Qianshu also successfully completed the gray wish power commission.

Wish Points +1

"Why did you open the flour bag, Yukinoshita?" Lin Qianshu noticed Yukinoshita's actions.

"Ah... um... I saw there was still a little milk and whipped cream left, and I thought I shouldn't waste it, so I planned to use it all up." Yukinoshita's eyes darted around, and she said this insincerely.

Upon hearing Yukinoshita's words, Yuihama, who was standing nearby, immediately raised her right hand and shouted.

"Eh? Yukinoshita-san is making cookies too? I'll help!"

"Thank you, but that won't be necessary."

"Ah?"

As expected of someone who has lived alone since the first year of high school, Yukinoshita's cooking skills far surpassed Yuihama's. Her movements were swift and efficient, and her control over the seasonings was impeccable. The cooking process was so smooth and fluid that the other three members of the Service Club were completely stunned.

With a 'ding' sound, the cookies are out of the oven.

Yukinoshita gave a serene smile to the three people who had gathered around her.

"If you don't mind, please come and taste it."

Chapter 21 Yukinoshita (Two Chapters Combined)

Uchise 1-chome, Mihama Ward, Kaihama International Luxury Apartment.

After a busy day, Mr. Lin returned to his small home, which was not warm but was spacious enough.

Lin Qianshu first placed the fast food she had bought on the way to the dining table in the living room, and then ran to the dryer to take out her clothes and bath towels.

It's important to clarify that the reason Lin Qianshu has a dryer at home is not because he's lazy and doesn't want to hang his clothes on the balcony to dry after washing them. Rather, it's because the police and property management came to his door to complain that he was affecting the city's appearance by hanging clothes on the balcony!

What the hell is this, affecting the city's appearance! Lin Qianshu thinks that the neighbor who likes to complain is also affecting the city's appearance, and suggests buying a dryer to dry out the water in his brain.

Left with no other choice, Lin Qianshu spent a lot of money to buy a dryer, which she would stuff into after each wash.

Aside from the unpleasant complaints from her silly neighbor, the dryer did bring convenience to Lin Qianshu's life.

After taking a refreshing shower and throwing her clothes into the washing machine, Lin Qianshu, with a towel wrapped around her head, returned to the living room to prepare for today's dinner.

Just as Lin Qianshu sat down and broke the disposable chopsticks apart, he heard a knock on the door.

"Dong dong."

Lin Qianshu's first thought was, "Could it be that my weird neighbor has complained about me again for some weird reason?"

I put down my chopsticks and went to the door.

Through the peephole, a girl in a pure white dress stood nervously at the door, seemingly carrying something in her hand, but the view was limited by the peephole and she couldn't see it clearly.

Under the snow? What's she doing here?

Although he and Yukinoshita are neighbors living on different floors, their interactions usually only occur at school. After school, they go back to their own lives, like two parallel lines.

This is the first time I've ever been visited in person like this.

Lin Qianshu was somewhat puzzled, but her hands moved quickly as she opened the door.

"Yukinoshita-san?"

"Good afternoon, Lin Qianshu."

Yukinoshita was clearly a little nervous. This was the first time she had taken the initiative to visit a classmate, and a male classmate at that. The timing was also somewhat delicate; although it was said to be afternoon, it was actually close to evening, a time when most families would have already started preparing dinner.

Logically speaking, visiting at this time is not a good choice, but the problem is that it will be evening if we go any later.

The implications of visiting in the afternoon versus visiting in the evening are worlds apart.

Although Yukinoshita knew that Lin Qianshu probably wouldn't care about this or misunderstand anything, she didn't want to cause him any trouble.

"Anyway, come in first." Lin Qianshu looked at the girl who was clearly lost in thought at the door and stepped aside to make way for her.