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

Chapter 34 Uncle Lin treats us to dinner

Seeing their daughter's insistence, Yuan's parents nodded in agreement and allowed her to be in charge of grocery shopping from now on.

Yuan's mother took out two 10-yuan bills and handed them to Yuan Bao: "Here, this is for buying groceries."

Yuan Bao pushed it back: "Mom, I still have the huge sum of money Uncle Lin gave me before, have you forgotten? Don't worry, this sum of money is enough to last a long time!"

Indeed, in the early 90s, 1000 yuan was equivalent to almost a year's salary for an average worker, and its purchasing power was quite impressive.

Yuan's mother smiled and took back the money: "Alright, my daughter is really helpful. She's so young, yet she can already bring me good fortune."

"Absolutely! Our family will definitely get better and better in the future," Yuan Bao said confidently, though a little smug.

In this way, Yuan Bao fed his family with food from his spatial storage for two days. The whole family was very satisfied with the food and had been completely conquered by Yuan Bao's cooking skills.

It's a new day. Today is Saturday, the day I arranged to have dinner with Uncle Lin.

After Yuan Bao finished checking in this morning, he adjusted his attributes. His basic attributes have been updated to:

Game attributes: Intelligence 22, Stamina 17, Strength 17, Luck 21, Agility 17.

Real-world attributes: Intelligence 10, Stamina 7, Strength 7, Luck 9, Agility 9.

System Notes: For most people, a basic attribute score of 10 is considered A+. For every 3 points gained in each attribute in the game, the corresponding attribute in real life will increase by 1 point.

The morning passed quickly with studying, and the family went out to the White Horse Restaurant on Central Street, which Uncle Lin had booked.

Baima Restaurant is one of the top restaurants in the county. People usually come here to entertain important guests or clients, or when there are important family matters. After all, a meal here costs a lot of money, which shows that Uncle Lin values ​​and is very grateful to Yuan Bao.

As soon as the family arrived at the entrance of the White Horse Restaurant, Uncle Lin greeted them with a beaming smile.

He was wearing a sharp suit today, and his hair was neatly combed, making him look exceptionally energetic.

"Oh, Brother Yuan, Sister-in-law, Bao Ya, Bao Guo, you've finally arrived! I've been waiting for ages!" Uncle Lin greeted them warmly, his eyes crinkling into slits with laughter.

Mr. Yuan quickly stepped forward to shake hands, smiling as he replied, "Brother Lin, thank you for waiting. It's a weekend, and you've gone to so much trouble to spend money on me." Mrs. Yuan also nodded and smiled politely from the side.

Yuan Bao then called out in a clear voice, "Uncle Lin!"

Uncle Lin bent down and patted Yuan Bao's head, his eyes full of affection: "Bao Ya, how have you been these past few days? Are you tired from studying?"

Yuan Bao winked mischievously: "Uncle Lin, I'm doing great! I'm not tired at all, and I've even learned a lot of new skills!"

With that, everyone walked into the restaurant together.

The interior was decorated very luxuriously, with crystal chandeliers casting bright light, tables and chairs arranged neatly, and waiters in uniform moving between tables with practiced efficiency.

Uncle Lin led them to the private room that had been reserved in advance. The room was decorated in a warm and elegant style, and a bouquet of flowers was placed on the table, adding a touch of romance to the dining experience.

As soon as everyone sat down, Uncle Lin picked up the menu and handed it to Mr. and Mrs. Yuan: "Brother Yuan, sister-in-law, please order whatever you like today. Don't be shy, just make yourselves at home."

Mr. Yuan quickly waved his hand: "Brother Lin, this won't do, you're too kind, please have some."

Uncle Lin smiled and insisted, "No, I specially invited you to this meal today, especially Bao Ya, who helped me a lot. I must make sure you are satisfied with your meal."

Yuan Bao listened from the side, feeling a warmth in her heart. She knew that Uncle Lin was genuinely grateful to her.

Seeing this, Yuan's mother gently nudged Yuan Bao: "Bao'er, see what you want to eat and help Uncle Lin order a few dishes." Yuan Bao didn't refuse, took the menu, and looked at it carefully.

The menu was overflowing with a wide variety of delicacies, but Yuan Bao had other plans in mind.

She thought that even though they were eating out, she couldn't miss the opportunity to let her family and Uncle Lin enjoy the food from the space.

So, she quietly took out some ingredients that had been soaked in spiritual spring water in advance from her space, such as a small bag of shrimp and a few pieces of tender beef, and placed them under the table without making a sound.

Next, Yuan Bao pretended to order several of the restaurant's signature dishes, such as sweet and sour carp and Kung Pao chicken.

Then he said to Uncle Lin, "Uncle Lin, actually I'm a pretty good cook. I brought some dishes with me today. How about I cook a couple of dishes and show you my skills?"

He then said to the waitress, "Sister, could I borrow the kitchen to cook a couple of dishes? These are ingredients we brought from home, and we'd like to make them for everyone to try." The waitress was slightly taken aback and looked at Uncle Lin with some difficulty, since restaurants generally don't allow customers to bring their own ingredients for processing, let alone cook their own food.

Uncle Lin laughed heartily, "Alright, Baoya, it's your way. Little girl, go and call your boss, Mr. Feng, over. I'll talk to him and ask him to do me a favor." The waitress nodded in agreement.

Soon, a slightly chubby, middle-aged man with a big smile entered the private room: "Hello, leader. What are your instructions?" It was clear that this Mr. Feng respected Uncle Lin. It was understandable; businessmen would always try to maintain a good relationship with government leaders.

Mr. and Mrs. Yuan looked at Yuan Bao with some surprise. Mrs. Yuan scolded softly, "Bao'er, why did you bring things out? It's so embarrassing."

Yuan Bao blinked, leaned close to his mother's ear and whispered, "Mom, don't worry, I just wanted to show off my skills to Uncle Lin!"

Uncle Lin relayed Yuan Bao's request, and Boss Feng said, "This is a piece of cake, young lady! Come on, I'll take you to the kitchen."

Yuan Bao took the ingredients and followed Boss Feng.

Soon, the dishes were served one after another.

First, the restaurant's signature dishes were a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate, and their presentation was exquisite, drawing praise from everyone.

Immediately afterwards, Yuan Bao's shrimp and egg stir-fry and green pepper and beef stir-fry were also served.

As soon as it was served, its unique fresh and fragrant aroma filled the air, a flavor completely different from ordinary dishes.

Mr. Yuan was the first to try the shrimp and egg stir-fry. He found the shrimp to be tender and bouncy, and the eggs fluffy and soft, melting in his mouth. The delicious flavor danced on his tongue, like a carnival for his taste buds.

He couldn't help but widen his eyes and look at Yuan Bao: "Daughter, what kind of shrimp is this? It's so delicious!" Yuan Bao smiled and kept him in suspense: "Dad, of course, your daughter's cooking skills are no joke. If you like it, please have more."

Yuan's mother and her elder brother Baoguo also picked up their chopsticks and, after tasting the food, both praised it highly.

Uncle Lin curiously picked up a piece of beef with his chopsticks, chewed it a few times, and his eyes immediately lit up: "Wow, Baoya, the ingredients in your house are extraordinary! I've traveled all over the country for so many years, and I've never eaten such delicious beef. Your cooking skills are really good!"

At that moment, Boss Feng rushed in, looking at the two dishes Yuan Bao had cooked, and asked obsequiously, "May I try them?"

It turns out that Boss Feng had just taken Yuan Bao to the kitchen, asked the head chef to look after him, and then went to get busy.

After Yuan Bao finished cooking, the head chef and everyone in the kitchen were in an uproar.

They were all amazed by Yuan Bao's superb cooking skills. Looking at the two plates of freshly cooked food, several of them were drooling, but since they were guests brought by the boss himself, they did not dare to be presumptuous.

After Yuan Bao left, the head chef personally approached Boss Feng and told him about the matter.

That said, Boss Feng stared longingly at the two dishes on the table. After Yuan Bao nodded in approval, he hurriedly picked up a piece of shrimp and scrambled eggs with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth.

The moment he took a bite, his eyes widened instantly, his face filled with disbelief. He mumbled incoherently, "What... what is this taste? How can it be so fresh? The shrimp meat is practically bouncing around in my mouth, and this egg is unbelievably tender!" As he spoke, he quickly picked up a piece of stir-fried beef with green peppers. The rich flavor of the beef and the sweetness of the green peppers collided between his teeth, and the complex and harmonious taste made him close his eyes, completely absorbed in the experience.

A moment later, Boss Feng suddenly opened his eyes, took a few steps to Yuan Bao, and tightly grasped Yuan Bao's small hands. His voice trembled with excitement: "Little girl, your cooking skills are simply amazing! I, Feng, have been in the catering industry for so many years and have tasted countless delicacies, but these two dishes of yours have truly impressed me!"