ICTEUWMN Chapter 109.2

It could be said that gold coins were never enough, after all, changing an outfit required spending the corresponding amount.

So whenever a beautiful custom character design was uploaded and shared, many players would rush to request the data.

[But after seeing so many templates before, why does Teacher Fish Soup Noodles’ little avatar suddenly feel so cute O.O]

[It just makes you want to pinch it! This chibi version is seriously adorable. I feel like stealing its crops would be bullying, hahaha.]

Yu Mian’s chibi avatar was indeed very eye-catching. With amber-colored eyes that were rare in the interstellar era, they looked warm and clear, with an idle animation where they blinked and looked at the player.

Its hair was a soft, light chestnut color, with fine strands hanging by the ears, swaying gently in the wind.

“How could it not look good? If he didn’t, I wouldn’t have instantly picked him back then.”

Kane, who was also present to spectate the drama firsthand, recognized at a glance that Yu Mian had likely skipped character customization entirely upon entering the game, opting instead for the auto-generated chibi version based on his real appearance.

At most, there were some slight adjustments to weaken the stunning feeling when meeting in real life, like the almost luminous fairness of his skin or the faint moonlight-like glow in his eyes that was breathtaking.

But just as everyone was admiring the character panel, the crops in Teacher Fish Soup Noodles’ garden ripened!

A variety of fruits and vegetables appeared all at once.

This was now a test of morality and human nature.

Everyone present looked at each other, and the next second, they started snatching whatever they could.

[Life goal unlocked, stealing a vegetable from Teacher Fish Soup Noodles’ and putting it on display in my home storage cabinet, hahaha.]

[I got it! I’m ecstatic! Sorry, Teacher Fish Soup Noodles, but this plot was just too generous!]

Kane also managed to grab a few chili peppers before setting a reminder to raid his sister Audrey’s garden next.

He had even scheduled these timings in his work planner…he wasn’t about to miss a single one!

As for whether his sibling bond with Audrey would survive this, it wasn’t currently within Kane’s scope of concern.

In the face of stealing crops, sentiments like that didn’t matter.

“It’s over… Everyone’s here to rob my garden now.”

To his amazement and frustration, Yu Mian quickly discovered that once his game vest was removed, his farm directly became a popular tourist attraction in the game.

Fortunately, there was a limit on the number of crops one could steal, out of every 20, only five could be taken. Otherwise, the entire garden might have been wiped clean.

[Stellar Medal: I didn’t steal! I actually helped water and fertilize instead. Praise me. [Cool sunglasses]]

Many old friends couldn’t resist joining in on the chaos, and soon enough, #StealingFromTeacherFishSoupNoodles even remained on the real-time hot search for a while.

No one had expected that Teacher Fish Soup Noodles would become the biggest victim of the crop stealing update in “Taoyuan Restaurant”.

[Derqin: Don’t worry, I’m considering adding an animal protection feature in the next update. That way, gardens can have guardians, and if thieves get caught, there’ll be a chance of them dropping props from their inventory or warehouse, increasing the gameplay fun.]

Derqin’s announcement of this new update immediately sparked lively discussions.

Getting caught while stealing crops?

Why did that sound even more exciting?

More importantly, with how “God Of Cooking” had been updated in parallel with “Taoyuan Restaurant”, did this mean “Sesame”, the panda from the book, could be implemented?

If so, could players go up the mountain to find other animals as well?

[Damn, does this mean we won’t be able to steal from Teacher Fish Soup Noodles anymore?!]

Just as some players began worrying, Yu Mian reassured them:

“It’s fine. Everyone can steal as they like. It’s just a game, after all.”

Of course, Yu Mian didn’t dare reveal that he was the one who originally suggested adding crop stealing to Derqin.

Was this karma coming full circle?

With the chocolate finally cooled and unmolded, the lottery giveaway for this batch became highly anticipated.

During the live broadcast, Yu Mian had personally added vanilla pods, cream, and crushed hazelnuts, creating several different flavors of handmade chocolate.

Packaged in clear dessert boxes with ribbon ties, they looked exquisite and just imagining them melting in the mouth was enough to make one’s heart race.

[Pick me! I didn’t steal from Teacher Fish Soup Noodles’ garden, so surely I deserve to win this time!]

Ever since chocolate made its debut in “God Of Cooking”, it skyrocketed in popularity.

Countless sweet-toothed dessert lovers hailed it as the ultimate delicacy of the universe, and were eagerly awaiting what other treats the novel’s plotline would introduce next.

When Lu Zhen later crafted chocolate mousse, durian mille-crepe, and other confections, book fans were beyond satisfied.

However, the sheer volume of desserts in the novel led to an unexpected consequence…the number of dental patients in the Federation’s hospitals increased.

When asked why, the answer was obvious: everyone had been bingeing on sweets and desserts after reading “God Of Cooking”.

Meanwhile, as “Taoyuan Restaurant” continued to update in parallel with the novel’s plot line, the game had reached a major mid-arc development.

Lu Zhen’s “Taoyuan Mountain Farmstay” was thriving, with the guesthouse behind it upgraded to a picturesque retreat, thanks to system assistance.

The first batch of visitors was absolutely stunned by what they saw.

No one had expected that, in some remote corner of the vast universe, a paradise like this could still exist.

Watching the flowers bloom and wither, the sun rise and set, their hearts gradually settled into peace, as if all their troubles had been left behind.

And with the three daily gourmet meals that amazed them each time, they found themselves reluctant to leave.

Therefore, as word spread from the initial guests, Lu Zhen’s “Taoyuan Mountain Farmstay” soon gained a solid reputation, steadily attracting tourists from across different star systems.

The once-dwindling population of Taoyuan Mountain also saw a resurgence. Those who had considered leaving found renewed hope and confidence in their hometown’s revival, following Lu Zhen’s lead in providing complementary services.

[[And when Uncle Da, who had been a fisherman at Qingshui River beneath Taoyuan Mountain for decades, decided to return, the system immediately issued a new mission.

Water’s Reflection, Fisherman’s Song: New maps and plotline missions unlocked!

At the foot of Taoyuan Mountain in the early morning, as the guests leaned against the terrace railing, breathing in the cool, fresh mountain air, they spotted Lu Zhen stepping onto a small boat in the distance.

On the tranquil waters of the Qingshui River, the young man rolled up his pant legs, draped in a straw raincoat and holding a bamboo pole in hand. He gazed at the rising sun reflected on the water, brimming with energy and ease.

“Little Boss, what are you doing?”

Hearing the call from behind, Lu Zhen turned and waved back enthusiastically.

“I’m going to the water to find some new ingredients for everyone!”

The sudden movement startled a flock of seagulls, their wings spreading wide as they soared across the river under the morning sky, radiating a powerful sense of life.

Many guests were momentarily stunned. They had never seen such a picturesque morning on the Qingshui River.

A photographer in the crowd quickly grabbed his camera, capturing the moment and uploading the photo to the star network. Instantly, Taoyuan Mountain shot to the top of the hot searches.

[Could such a place still exist in the universe?]

[Where was this breathtaking scene in the photo?]

[And how could one get there?]]]

It wasn’t just the in-book netizens who were curious and excited, outside the novel, the interstellar book fans were also eagerly anticipating the new food map in “God Of Cooking”.

Everyone knew that the book and the game were interconnected, did this mean that “Taoyuan Restaurant” would soon have a new map too?!

Just reading the description made it easy to imagine how vast and spectacular the new map would be.

[Speaking of water-based delicacies, Teacher Fish Soup Noodles, when are you finally going to make fish soup noodles for us? Super curious, OvO]

[Yes! Fish soup noodles! Fish soup noodles!!]

Seeing the flood of requests, Yu Mian decided to give a small spoiler of the new content.

[A Bowl of Fish Soup Noodles V: Fish soup noodles are simple. I actually recommend you all try snail noodles next, Lu Zhen will be making it soon.]

Snail noodles! One of his favorites!!

It had been so long since he last had it that he had almost forgotten about this delicious delicacy.

In fact, this was one of the key reasons Yu Mian had decided to finalize the new water-based food map.

As for why fish eat fish, well, just consider it the big fish eating the small fish.

[Snail noodles? I looked it up, and snails do live in water. Does that mean they’re sweet and delicious, like chocolate and vanilla ice cream?]

[So excited! It must be an incredibly fragrant dish. I can’t wait to add it to my restaurant menu~]

Meanwhile, in the Elven Forest, Baron and the other elven descendants were equally intrigued by snail noodles.

Lately, as they immersed themselves in the game, they also kept up with the latest chapters of “God Of Cooking”.

After using up their daily stamina on in-game missions, they would eagerly wait for Teacher Fish Soup Noodles’ newest update. Once they finished reading, they would dive right back into their missions.

It could be said that the book and the game had seamlessly created a cyber-pastoral lifestyle.

Even if their dark circles were getting worse, for elves, who prided themselves on their looks, such minor imperfections hardly mattered.

What was most important was that when the first elf attempted to make the chocolate from the novel, the result was stunning.

Not to mention the fruit teas and bamboo rice from earlier chapters, these dishes were simply the pinnacle of food aesthetics in the elves’ eyes.

“The Federation Star is a rare nature-friendly star system. Maybe Derqin went there in the past just for the food and scenery!”

“Indeed. The people there seem even more skilled in agriculture than we are. I keep dropping out of the top 100 in the farming rankings lately, which means we’ve been too complacent before.”

The passion for farming among the Federation Star’s netizens left many elf descendants both surprised and slightly ashamed.

“So, this snail noodles must be really delicious. We should ask Derqin to bring some back for us. Barov, what do you think?”

“Ah… Oh, I’m fine with anything. Carl, your crops are ready.”

The moment Barov finished speaking, Carl’s face changed.

“Barov! If you steal my crops again, I swear I’m going to be mad!”

Meanwhile, Derqin, who had finally returned home, hesitated as he took in the scene before him.

Why did the once-vibrant garden outside his house now look wild and untamed? It seemed like it hadn’t been tended to in ages. The plants were growing unchecked, nearly covering the stone pathway.

Carefully parting the overgrown foliage, he knocked on the door.

Inside the food research institute, Uncle Harrison and the others were staring in horror as Yu Mian excitedly stirred something in a large pot. Their terrified expressions said it all.

How could someone as good-looking as Teacher Fish Soup Noodles create something so horrifying!?

“T-Teacher Fish Soup Noodles, did you add something to the pot that shouldn’t be there?”

Our food research institute had only just restored its reputation…was it about to be ruined again!?

“This is really delicious! You guys don’t have to be scared.”

Yu Mian filled the first bowl of snail noodles, held it up for everyone to see, only to find that all of them had lowered their heads, refusing to look at him.

No one wanted to be the first to be called to try it.

“…Would you like to try it?”

Yu Mian simply looked at Huo Ting beside him expectantly and handed the bowl of snail noodles to him.

Snail Noodles