2026-09-29 07:02:15Warren Pendleton's gaze drifted across Molly Pendleton's fingers as they rested on the floor plan, and a flicker of curiosity stirred in his chest.
He had never paid attention to Molly before, much less to her hands.But now, studying them more closely, he noticed how slender and elegant her fingers were. They looked like the hands of someone who played piano.It was rash to assume Molly was a skilled pianist based on her fingers alone, but these past few days she had been teac
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Chapter 080
Warren planned to use the seeds to fill up the rest of his pocket dimension.The supply was meager, but he had no choice. He was down to his last 2 system points.Plant what he could now, then trade points for more seeds. Once he finished the task within the deadline, he'd use the pocket dimension to accumulate points again.By seven in the evening, Warren had only managed to plant a small patch. The soil in the pocket dimension didn't need tilling, but he still had to dig out rows for the crops. When he finally stopped, sweat soaked his hair and clung to his neck.Earlier, Warren thought filling such a small space would take just a few days. Now he realized how naive that assumption had been. This wasn't some tiny plot. It was a full-scale farm, and he was the sole farmhand responsible for every backbreaking inch of it.When Warren got home, Molly had already finished cooking dinner. She'd spent years preparing meals for the family, but tonight felt strange
Chapter 079
Over the past month, Warren had fallen into a steady rhythm, slipping in and out of the pocket dimension to harvest vegetables and fruit. Every day or two, he'd scatter fresh seeds across the farmland, keeping the cycle going.His system points had been accumulating steadily, though he hadn't found much worth redeeming yet. The counter showed 199 points, close enough that he turned back to the fields and began another round of harvesting.Might as well hit 200, he thought. That would be enough to unlock a decent crop.An hour of work later, Warren watched the point total climb with quiet satisfaction. Then, without warning, the system chimed.The system chimed and displayed the following message: "Congratulations, Host. You have reached the Tier 1 point requirement. Task module unlocked.""First Task: Fill the current pocket dimension to capacity within fifteen days.""Task Reward: Pocket dimension expanded by 100%. Exchange catalog upgraded to Tier 2."
Chapter 078
Molly served the children more food while listening to Warren and their guest chat.Tommy spotted the yam in his bowl. He hated yams and was about to push it aside when he noticed Daisy beside him eating whatever was placed in front of her without complaint, stuffing everything into her mouth.Were vegetables really that good?Skeptical but curious, Tommy followed Daisy's lead and ate quite a few vegetables himself.Frank paused, a flicker of surprise crossing his face before he shook his head with a helpless smile. "My son's an oddball. He'll eat chicken, duck, fish, all the meat you can think of, but he won't touch vegetables. He is always getting overheated because of it."Warren, a father himself, shared a few tricks in a low voice. "Except on holidays, my daughter absolutely can't have any drinks with her meals. The food's dry, then she gets a bowl of soup. When she's thirsty, she drinks it on her own. That way she ends up eating a fair amount of vegeta
Chapter 077
After seeing off the delivery truck, Warren headed back to the house with Frank and his son in tow.Inside, the family had been chatting together when Warren walked in with guests. A flicker of surprise crossed their faces.With a smile, Warren introduced him. "This is Frank, from Whitaker Lodge."Recognition dawned, and everyone quickly made room.Molly stepped over to the table and poured Frank a cup of tea. The leaves were ones Warren had bought before the new year, and the water came from the Healing Spring. Together, they produced a fragrance that filled the room.For Frank's younger son, Molly retrieved a bottle of soda from the cupboard.Daisy peeked out from behind Molly, half her body hidden, her wide eyes blinking curiously at the strangers.Frank chuckled, his gaze settling on Daisy. He had met Molly and her daughter once before, back when deliveries to Whitaker Lodge had just started. Daisy had been cute even then, but thin and a little
Chapter 076
Warren knew the Hale family would be staying for lunch after their New Year's visit, so he headed straight into the kitchen to start preparing the meal.After several days of rice and steamed buns, he was ready for something different. He dropped ground pork into the hot wok, letting the fat render and crisp. A handful of scallions went in next, filling the air with their sharp fragrance, then he splashed cooking wine around the sides of the pan. Once the alcohol burned off, Warren poured in sweet bean paste and stirred until the mixture darkened and thickened. Just before finishing, he added a splash of water to bring the zhajiang sauce together into a glossy, savory glaze.With the meat sauce done, he turned his attention to the toppings. He sliced scallions and cucumbers into fine julienne, then cut carrots into matchsticks and blanched them briefly before draining. Beyond the usual noodle garnishes, he prepared a handful of cold side dishes: radish slices tossed with c
Chapter 075
Everyone had put on a little weight over the holiday. The house still had more food than they could finish.On the third day of the New Year, Warren drove alone toward the county seat. The cargo bed of his truck was packed with produce he'd harvested over the past few days, and the newly built warehouse at the Pendleton family homestead was stacked full as well.Originally, the Pendleton property had two building lots. One now held the new house built for Warren, and the other was where Mabel used to live. Now that everyone lived together under one roof, Mabel's old place sat empty. Since it was close to both the farmland and the road, Warren had converted it into a warehouse without a second thought.The new warehouse was far larger than the one they rented in the county seat. By volume alone, it could hold five or six times as much.During the holiday, whenever Warren had a moment to himself, he'd slip over to the old homestead and pull various crops out of his
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