"Ancient Greek god who governed intangible cultural heritage?"

"You know what, that's quite apt. Where else can you find another inheritor who knows so many intangible cultural heritage skills?"

The college students in line whispered among themselves.

"Sigh, I wonder when it will be our turn. Do I look like that ancient Greek god in charge of queuing?"

"Haha, then I am the ancient Greek god who governs longing."

"I am the ancient Greek god of tardiness!"

"I am the god of failure in ancient Greece!"

After finishing his meal, He Hongbo stood up, walked over to the students, looked them over, and then spoke.

"Gods, beware of divine retribution if you gather together! Don't be late for morning exercises at school tomorrow, for I am the headmaster of morning exercises in ancient Greece!"

...

After a busy day, Qin Yi accepted an interview with Zicheng TV when she was packing up to close her stall.

"I hope that more young people will get involved in the promotion and learning of intangible cultural heritage, so that traditional culture can continue and never be interrupted."

This cultural exchange event brought Qin Yi widespread fame.

This seasoned young dark horse has emerged from nowhere in the culinary world.

When they inquired around and learned that the owner was a street vendor who had won over customers, they all exclaimed, "Truly, great people live in seclusion in the city!"

Many people who watched the live broadcast expressed their desire to become Qin Yi's apprentices and requested that the TV station provide their contact information.

When Qin Yi got home that evening, she was bombarded with calls from TV station staff, variety show directors, and businesses looking to collaborate.

She rubbed her temples, realizing what it felt like to be famous; she hadn't gotten used to it yet.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have completed the tenth level of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Blind Box mission!]

[System reward: Yuan, please check your account!]

As Qin Yi was counting how much money she had in her bank account, wondering if it was enough to buy the top floor of her current duplex apartment, the system alerted her again.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, for completing all tasks in the Food Blind Box Stall System!]

[The system rewards the host with the lifetime right to use a mountain, two islands, and 300 acres of farmland.]

Huh? Qin Yi asked in surprise: "Didn't they say when we were bound that completing the task would grant one wish?"

Little Blind: [Isn't your wish financial freedom?]

Qin Yi: [Yeah, since you knew that, why did you give me these things?]

Little Blind: [As a blind box system, I've given you all the wealth I have. See for yourself!]

In Qin Yi's mind, the system transformed into a black box with a hole, exactly the same as the blind box in the final level.

As it tilted downwards, Qin Yi did see the red book of fields, islands, and a mountain, but she vaguely saw a tiny book lying in the corner, gleaming.

Qin Yi asked: "What is that little glowing book?"

The blind man was a little nervous: "These assets are enough for you to be financially free! Manage them well and open a resort or island. You can farm those 300 acres of land if you want, or rent them out if you don't."

Qin Yi: [You promised me financial freedom, and you're just going to offer me a deserted island, barren mountains, and wasteland? I don't agree! You have to show me what you're hiding!]

Little Blind: [It's no use showing you, it just won't open!]

Qin Yi: [What's in that little book?]

Little Blind: [To tell you the truth, this contains all the recipes for Rainbow City, but my taste level isn't high enough yet, so I can't open it.]

Qin Yi: [Didn't I complete all the tasks? Why is my deliciousness value still not enough?]

Little Blind: [Sigh, you're the fifth host I've found. I thought that once you finished your mission, I could open this little book and ascend to immortality, but I'm still a little short.]

Qin Yi: [Do you know how much more deliciousness is needed? What can I do to increase it?]

Little Blind: [Based on my judgment, the task that contributes the most to the deliciousness value is the Intangible Cultural Heritage Food. If I can get some more Deliciousness Value from Intangible Cultural Heritage Food, I should be able to unlock this book.]

Qin Yi: [Then shall I go set up a stall for you again?]

Little Blind: [The previous task has been completed, and doing the same task again will not increase the deliciousness value. The only solution now is to add new intangible cultural heritage foods to sell, and they must be national-level.]

Qin Yi: [I understand. So, this means I need to learn new skills, apply for intangible cultural heritage status, and only after it's approved can I start selling them, right?]

Xiao Mang: [Yes! And I can't help you this time because these unreported intangible cultural heritage skills aren't in the system. You have to personally find a master, learn the skill, and apply for the skill.]

Qin Yi: [So what's in it for me to help you this time? Just this little book?]

Little Blind said anxiously, "Don't underestimate this book! It contains all the recorded recipes from Rainbow City. Having it is like completing a game of culinary arts; you'll become a human-shaped, all-powerful cookbook. Except for your lifespan, which can't compare to a god's, you'll be the God of Cookery on earth! This book can be implanted into your mind as a small chip. I'll leave it to you after I upgrade."

Qin Yi: [...Okay, that sounds pretty tempting. Do I need to apply for a few more intangible cultural heritage food certifications to succeed?]

Little Blind: [Not many, five will suffice.]

...

Five years later.

Cheng Yingtao's dumpling dessert shop has opened five branches.

As Qin Yi said, this delicious and affordable dessert shop can be seen at the gates of most primary schools, middle schools, and universities in Zicheng. After school, you must have a cup of chewy sweet rice balls in the dessert to relieve the stress of the day.

The Four Seasons Blossoms Cake Shop has expanded into a nationwide chain.

The company rapidly expanded in Rainbow City, opening 33 branches in five years. Zi Xuan and Jiang Yuze are preparing to get married soon. The day the news broke, the trending topics crashed. Zi Xuan hopes that Qin Yi can come back to attend her wedding.

Tian Rong opened "Yi Da Wan" rice noodle shops on every bustling commercial street in Zicheng.

Because of its meticulous preparation, each type of broth is paired with rice noodles with different toppings, demonstrating its pursuit of excellence in both ingredients and flavor, which has won it countless loyal customers.

Zhuang Qing took over the barren mountains and fields left behind by Qin Yi.

He hired people to plant high-mountain tea, and also started aquaculture and rice cultivation. Zhuang Qing is full of enthusiasm for the land. He often goes out to learn new technologies and recruits many new farmers who have graduated from university to inject fresh vitality into agricultural development.

Zhuang Qing took over the two deserted islands left behind by Qin Yi.

The little girl didn't understand at all; she could only follow Grandpa Yu around every day.

From time to time, she would cook some of the dishes she learned from Qin Yi for Grandpa Yu, hoping to curry favor with him and get him to take her to his island to learn more. Grandpa Yu took advantage of this sincere laborer and had Zhuang Qing work as his housekeeper on the island for five years.

One day.

Zhuang Qing: "Old Yu! I quit!"

Grandpa Yu: "You little girl, you've done a great job these past few years. Do you think your salary is too low? I'll give you a raise right away!"

Zhuang Qing: "No matter how much you raise my salary, I won't work here! My sister's back! I'm quitting!"

Grandpa Yu: "Qin Yi finally decided to go home? Let's go! We're quitting, let's leave the island together and go home for dinner!"

...

[System upgraded to three stars, ascension achieved, host unbinding countdown: thirty seconds remaining!]

Little Blind: [Ahhh! I didn't expect to part ways so soon after the mission. I've implanted the recipe chip into your mind, so from now on you can move at will and simply browse the books in your mind. I have to go now, take care!]

Qin Yi: [Having met, we've both ultimately gotten what we wanted. Take care!]

In an instant, it felt like an electric current ran through her body. The blind system finally left Qin Yi's body and this world, going to where it was meant to go.

Qin Yi's bank account balance was so high that she could never spend it all unless she gambled it away. She also received monthly income from managed businesses. There was a summer resort on the mountain, and she and Uncle Yu were about to invest in building a resort hotel together on the island.

So this is what financial freedom feels like: after a period of excitement, there's a sense of bewildered emptiness.

Zhuang Qing returned home and saw Qin Yi lying on the sofa in a daze, so she asked, "Sister, are you done with the business? How did it go?"

Qin Yi didn't hide anything and said directly, "Yes, it's done. From now on, there will be no dish in this world that I can't cook!"

Zhuang Qing exclaimed, "Then the number of people wanting to learn from you, sister, must be lining up at our doorstep! Sister, you have no idea how many people want to become your apprentices ever since you passed on five more intangible cultural heritage foods! If everyone knew that you not only know how to make intangible cultural heritage foods, but also have so many other skills, they would go crazy. After all, anything you learn from you is a treasure trove of top-notch flavors! What are your plans for the next step, sister?"

Qin Yi smiled and said, "I plan to rest and travel for a month to see the world."

"As a food inheritor, I also have the responsibility and obligation to spread intangible cultural heritage food. When I come back, I will start taking on apprentices and let them set up stalls to gain experience, just like Tian Rong, Cherry Sister, and I did back then."

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