Chapter 26: Duplicity

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Shen City Xingyi Fist Association, the office of the Head of Publicity Department.

The head of the department, Tan Sheng, sighed at this month’s publicity performance.

They are also a unit to protect Xingyi Fist. Publicity and protection were closely related.

However, no matter how much they tried to promote it, most of the young people were still not interested in Xingyi Fist. It was getting less and less popular with each generation, and the inheritance might be stopped if this continued.

Currently, there were a few cities that had established the Xingyi Fist Association, but the number of members in each association barely exceeded a hundred.

“Sigh.”

He sighed again, and his phone suddenly rang. He opened the message and saw that his subordinate, Xiao Chang, had shared a video with him.

Xiao Chang was a college graduate this year and was very interested in Xingyi Fist.

“The young man doesn’t regard me as a stranger.”

This was the first time a subordinate had shared a video with him.

Tan Sheng opened it and found that it was a four or five-year-old child performing the Five Elements Fist of Xingyi Fist. She only performed the first two types, and her posture was standard and powerful.

“Great!”

He didn’t expect that such a young child would be interested in Xingyi Fist. As for the chubby face and hands, he tried his best to ignore them.

He played the video again.

“This kid seems to have real ability.”

Some people were just following the movements of Xingyi Fist, but this child was able to use the fist technique to attack. A piece of wood that had been split into pieces and a piece of wood that had a hole in it. As far as he knew, only a few old masters who had practiced for decades could do this.

He clicked on the main page of ‘Zhu Fangfangfangfang’ and found that there were a few videos related to this child.

There were Tai Chi and qinggong.

“She’s indeed a martial arts practitioner. I’m 80% sure that she learned from an expert.”

For example, Tai Chi. Ordinary people might think that Gu Miaomiao’s posture was standard, but Tan Sheng could see that this child could use softness to overcome strength.

“She’s a good seedling.”

When he realized that the videos were all very popular and were related to a variety show, he was even more tempted.

After exiting the video, he saw a message from Xiao Chang.

[Sir, I’m sorry. I’ve sent the wrong person.]

[No, you did a good job.]

Duoyu Village.

Under Aunt Lin’s guidance, the top celebrity chef barely managed to make a few dishes.

Stir-fried meat, hot and sour shredded potatoes, and scrambled eggs with tomatoes.

“Just a few more times and you’ll be able to take charge,” Aunt Lin complimented.

[I think this show should be called ‘Gu Che’s transformation’.]

[Gu Che before recording: Kitchen killer.]

[Gu Che after recording: Superb chef.]

[I don’t know if his cooking skills are good or not, but Miaomiao is eating very well. I’m craving it just by watching her.]

She picked up a piece of stir-fried meat and stuffed it into her mouth. Little dough’s eyes widened, but she closed her eyes under Gu Che’s nervous gaze and shook its head.

“Delicious!”

Gu Che heaved a sigh of relief.

He was afraid that his sister was just consoling him, so he also took a piece.

“It’s pretty good.”

He fantasized happily, “Maybe I’ll become a chef after cooking a few more meals.”

“Great! Second brother chef!”

Little dough was especially supportive. Her small chubby hands quickly patted a few times, and then quickly picked up the scrambled eggs with tomatoes. However, she did not touch the hot and sour shredded potatoes.

Gu Che held the bowl and looked at her, “You don’t like potatoes?”

Little dough looked in another direction guiltily, “I like it after adding meat.”

She turned her head and said nervously, “Don’t tell me you’re like the master who didn’t allow me to be picky with food? Miaomiao is still growing, so I need to eat more meat!”

She looked at the scrambled eggs with tomatoes and added, “And eggs!”

Of course, Gu Che didn’t like her to be picky with her food. It was just that when his sister looked at him with her big bright eyes, it was really hard for him to criticize her.

“It’s fine. It’s the same to eat more tomatoes and scrambled eggs.”

“Yay!”

Little dough cheered, “It’s sour and sweet. I like it!”

Gu Che was silent and expressionless. He was thinking in his heart about what other sweet and sour dishes are there. Sweet and sour tenderloin?

[It’s not good to spoil the child too much.]

[Picky eaters are prone to malnutrition.]

[It’s just that she doesn’t eat shredded potatoes. It’s the same since she eats tomatoes. Don’t exaggerate about that.]

[Didn’t you see Gu Che’s reaction? He doesn’t agree with being picky, but it’s not good to criticize his sister.]

[I’m dying of laughter. He’s very picky with his food too, okay?]

[Don’t forget that they still have an elder brother at home. Do you think that old-fashioned brother will allow them to be picky with food?]

[I’m already looking forward to the show with the eldest brother and his two children.]

In the apartment.

The man’s handsome face was not angry, but it was imposing.

He frowned when he realized that his brother indulged his sister’s picky eating. He thought to himself that if it were him, he would never do the same.

After eating and drinking to her heart’s content, little dough strolled around and went into the room, ready to have a good sleep.

“Uncle, where’s second brother?”

When she didn’t see Gu Che, she stuck her round head out and asked the staff.

“Teacher Gu still has something to do.”

Little dough let out an ‘oof’, slowly moved her head back, and closed the door.

[Ancient martial art system: Your reputation point is already 15,000.]

With a “pata” sound, the little dough jumped and sat on the bed, holding her face in her small hands.

[Miaomiao: So many?]

[Ancient martial art system: It was originally 10,000, but a group of professionals recognized you not long ago. After their recognition, you have gained a lot of reputation points.]

The little dough twisted her body and swung her short legs, feeling proud of herself.

[Miaomiao: Is it time to give Miaomiao a reward?]

[Ancient martial art system: When the number reaches 10,000, a random reward will be given.]

[Miaomiao: Can Miaomiao make a wish?]

[Ancient martial art system: No, it can only be given randomly.]

[Miaomiao: But Miaomiao really wants a prescription to protect the voice. The second brother often sings, so he has to protect his voice.]

She had activated the skill of the God of Cookery, which allowed her to make some medicinal cuisines, ancient desserts, or main dishes.

However, she couldn’t do it just with skill. She still needed to know the relevant prescriptions or recipes.

Sometimes it could be obtained through random drops, and sometimes it could be obtained by reading books and learning.

Only by knowing the specific steps could she use the skill to make a finished product.

She knew how to cook most of the desserts and dishes in ancient times. After all, she comes from ancient times. As for medicinal cuisines, she had only learned a little from a chef. There was a limit to what a chef could do.

Little dough put her hands together and gently bowed, completely unaware that this scene was cute and strange in the eyes of the audience.

[Miaomiao: Little Gugu, please…]

[Ancient martial art system: Random drop reward.]

Little dough immediately felt discouraged.

Sigh, why is little Gugu always so strict? Could the old-fashioned big brother that the second brother mentioned be like this too? She was so scared.

[Ancient martial art system: The reward is dropping. The host can check and receive it at a place without anyone monitoring it.]

Little dough slowly got out of bed and strode to the bathroom with heavy steps, where she obtained a medicinal cuisine recipe for throat maintenance.

“Wow!”

She couldn’t help to cheer.

[Miaomiao: Little Gugu, you’re so nice.]

[Ancient martial system: You’re just lucky. I didn’t do anything.]

[Miaomiao: you must be the one secretly satisfying Miaomiao’s wish. Don’t be shy.]

[Ancient martial art system: I didn’t. I’m the strictest system in the ancient martial art team. I’m not biased. Don’t slander me.]

Little dough was holding the medicinal cuisine recipe, humming a little song in the bathroom, and jumping here and there as a celebration.

The ancient martial art system proudly enjoyed the performance.