Learning to play games, a 40-year-old woman achieves a remarkable turnaround.

Chapter 40 Kung Fu and Food, A Dual-Treating Journey of Growth

On Saturday morning, the warm sun seemed to be gently veiled by a thin veil, and the soft light shone silently through the thin clouds onto the window.

Yuan Baoya slowly woke up, like a lazy yet energetic kitten. She stretched out her long yawn, her whole body awakened, and made a pleasant "creaking" sound.

She glanced at the calendar on the bedside table and was delighted. There was nothing special going on today, so she could focus on her studies, consolidate what she had learned this week, and conserve her energy for tomorrow's kung fu lesson at Uncle Lin's house.

Yuan Bao quickly finished washing up, sat down at his desk, opened his textbooks, and began his day of learning.

Before you know it, a typical day passes by in simple and ordinary times.

On Sunday morning, Yuan Bao got up early, just like a busy little bee.

She first used the map to check in as usual, and gained a total of 12 basic attribute points over two consecutive days.

After some thought, she allocated these attribute points reasonably, adding 3 points each to Strength, Luck, Endurance, and Intelligence.

The basic attributes have been updated to:

Game attributes: Intelligence 34, Stamina 29, Strength 29, Luck 27, Agility 23.

Real-world attributes: Intelligence 13, Stamina 11, Strength 11, Luck 11, Agility 11.

After the family finished breakfast and said goodbye to Mr. and Mrs. Yuan, the two little ones went out.

Today she went to Uncle Lin's house to learn kung fu, and planned to show off her skills by making some delicious food to reward Uncle Lin.

She pulled her older brother to the market, and he said with a smile, "Little sister, what delicious food are you planning to make today? My stomach is rumbling, I feel like I'm going to have a feast today."

Yuan Bao raised his head, winked playfully, and said with a clever look in his eyes, "Of course, big brother! Today we learned kung fu and practiced martial arts at Uncle Lin's place, so we need to replenish our energy, otherwise we won't have any strength."

She carefully selected a piece of pork belly with alternating layers of fat and lean meat, a piece of firm beef shank, fresh and tender seasonal green vegetables, and some potatoes, preparing to make a braised pork dish, a stir-fried vegetable dish, and a beef stew with potatoes.

After buying the ingredients, put them in the shopping basket, and then quickly swap them out with the fresh ingredients you prepared in advance.

Then, the brother and sister, carrying the groceries they had bought, arrived at Uncle Lin's house, chatting and laughing all the way, following the address given to them by Uncle Lin.

Uncle Lin was already waiting in the courtyard. When he saw them, he greeted them warmly, "Baoya, Baoguo, you're here! Come in quickly."

Yuan Bao and Bao Guo walked into the courtyard, placed the ingredients on the table, greeted Uncle Lin, and then couldn't wait to start warming up.

They jogged around the yard a few times and did some stretching exercises to loosen up their muscles and bones.

After warming up, Uncle Lin's expression turned serious. He walked to the center of the courtyard and said, "Today, I'm going to teach you a set of boxing techniques. This set of boxing techniques requires a high level of strength, speed, and coordination, so you must learn it carefully."

As he spoke, Uncle Lin assumed a fighting stance and slowly threw a punch. His movements were powerful and vigorous, creating a gust of wind that inspired awe in everyone.

Yuan Bao and Bao Guo stared intently at Uncle Lin's movements, not daring to blink, for fear of missing any detail.

As Uncle Lin demonstrated, he explained the key points of the boxing technique: "When you throw this punch, you need to use the power of your waist to concentrate the strength of your whole body into your fist. At the same time, you need to stand firmly and lower your center of gravity. Only in this way can you exert the greatest power."

Following Uncle Lin's instructions, Yuan Bao tried to throw a punch. He thought that he actually already had the ability of intermediate-level fighting skills, so he could only pretend to be rusty and deliberately make his movements not quite standard, and then practiced again and again.

Through constant practice, she gradually found her rhythm, making her boxing techniques more and more fluid and powerful, with each punch accompanied by a whooshing sound.

Uncle Lin praised Yuan Bao for his talent, saying he was a good candidate for kung fu training.

Bao Guo, standing to the side, was also studying diligently. Although he didn't have Yuan Bao's quick wit and talent, he was trying his best to keep up with Uncle Lin's pace thanks to his photographic memory and his indomitable spirit.

His forehead was covered in sweat, and his clothes were soaked through, but he persevered through it all.

As the sun slowly climbed overhead, it was almost noon. Seeing that the brother and sister had practiced enough, Uncle Lin waved his hand and told them to take a break.

Yuan Bao grabbed the ingredients and nimbly darted into the kitchen to start preparing lunch.

She first washed and cut the pork belly into chunks, put it in a pot of cold water, added ginger slices, scallion segments and cooking wine, and blanched it to remove the fishy smell.

While waiting, she peeled and chopped the potatoes, soaked them in water to prevent oxidation, and washed the vegetables for later use.

After blanching the pork belly, remove it from the water and drain. Yuan Bao heats a pan with cold oil, adds rock sugar, and slowly stir-fries it over low heat until it caramelizes.

After the sugar was caramelized, she poured the pork belly into the pot and stir-fried it evenly, coating each piece of meat with the tempting caramelized sugar.

Next, add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon and other seasonings, and continue to stir-fry. Instantly, the kitchen is filled with a rich aroma of meat.

Yuan Bao poured the stir-fried pork belly into a casserole dish, added an appropriate amount of water, covered the pot, and simmered it over low heat.

While the meat was stewing, she started stir-frying vegetables and braised beef with potatoes.

She skillfully controlled the heat, and the greens in the pot turned lush and vibrant under her stir-frying, emitting a fresh aroma; the braised beef with potatoes was bright red, the beef was tender and flavorful, and the potatoes were soft, sweet, and delicious, making one's mouth water just looking at it.

While Yuan Bao was busy cooking, Bao Guo and Uncle Lin were discussing the boxing techniques they had just learned.

Bao Guo raised some questions he had encountered during practice, and Uncle Lin patiently answered them and even personally demonstrated to help Bao Guo correct his movements.

The meal was ready in no time.

Yuan Bao served one delicious dish after another to the table, smiling as he said, "Uncle Lin, Brother, come and try my cooking."

Uncle Lin and Baoguo, smelling the aroma of the food, were already very hungry. They walked to the table, sat down, and began to enjoy the meal.

"Bao Ya, your cooking skills are truly amazing! This braised pork is fatty but not greasy, and melts in your mouth; the greens are fresh and crisp, and the braised beef with potatoes is even more superb. The beef and potatoes are cooked just right, so delicious!" Uncle Lin praised as he ate.

Baoguo chimed in, "Yes, sister, ever since you started recuperating at home, your cooking skills have improved like a floodgate has been opened, and there's no stopping you. We're really lucky to have such delicious food. I'll be looking forward to eating your cooking from now on."

Hearing this, Yuan Bao was overjoyed, but he pretended to be modest and said with a smile, "I'm glad you like it. I'll make more delicious food for everyone in the future."

In her heart, she thought to herself, "Of course! My cooking skills are top-notch, how could I not be amazing!"

Uncle Lin chimed in, "That's right, otherwise why would Boss Feng have invited Yuan Bao to be his consultant!"

After lunch and a short rest, Yuan Bao and Bao Guo continued practicing their boxing techniques with Uncle Lin.

After a morning of learning and practice, they got the hang of it much faster and became more skilled in the afternoon.

With each punch and kick, Yuan Bao felt changes in her body. Her strength was increasing, and her coordination was improving. She knew that she had taken another step towards becoming stronger.

Before we knew it, the sun was gradually setting in the west, and the horizon was dyed a brilliant orange-red, like a beautiful oil painting.

After a day of learning, Yuan Bao and Bao Guo bid farewell to Uncle Lin and embarked on their journey home, filled with valuable lessons learned.