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

Little 9, watching from the side, couldn't help but sniff and exclaimed, "Wow, Master, this smells amazing! I feel like this wood can definitely be made into an incredible bracelet!" Yuan Bao smiled and replied, "Then we'll have to work together."

After cutting, Yuan Bao soaks the wood in warm water, a special step mentioned in ancient books, which makes the wood more flexible and easier to polish later.

Little 9 squatted to the side, staring intently at the basin of water, and asked curiously, "Master, does soaking this wood in water feel like taking a bath?" Yuan Bao smiled and explained, "You could say that, it makes it easier to work with."

When the time came, she took out the wood and first used coarse sandpaper to roughly shape it. The sandpaper rubbed against the wood, making a rustling sound, as if playing the prelude to a composition.

Little 9 listened intently, swaying her head to the rhythm and muttering, "Shashasha, shashasha, Master's skills are top-notch!"

As she continued polishing, she switched to finer sandpaper, each stroke gentle and even, focusing intently on removing even the smallest imperfections from the surface of the beads.

Under her meticulous polishing, each bead gradually became round and smooth, radiating a soft luster, as if it had been given life.

Little 9 would occasionally peek over and gently touch the beads with its paw, then quickly pull back, excitedly saying, "Master, these beads are so smooth, like beautiful gemstones!"

After a long period of polishing, the beads were once again placed on the table.

Yuan Bao checked the time; there was still some time before midnight.

She waited patiently, while constantly reviewing the steps of the special weaving technique in her mind.

Little 9 wasn't idle either. One moment she was running around the room, pretending to help Yuan Bao find inspiration; the next she was leaning close to Yuan Bao and whispering, "Young Master, don't be nervous, everything will be fine!"

Finally, midnight arrived, and moonlight streamed into the room like water.

Yuan Bao took a deep breath, picked up the fishing line, and began to carefully string the beads.

Following the hand gestures recorded in ancient books, she would gently twist the fishing line each time she threaded a bead, allowing the bead to slide naturally down the line and create a unique arrangement.

Yuan Bao's fingers moved nimbly among the beads, each movement precise and steady, her eyes revealing focus and determination.

Little 9 stared intently at Yuan Bao's hands, too nervous to even breathe, silently chanting, "Go, Master, go..." When the last bead was strung on, Yuan Bao gently pulled the fishing line tight and tied a perfect knot.

In an instant, the entire room was filled with an unprecedentedly rich fragrance, and the agarwood bracelet shimmered with a faint golden light.

At the same time, a cheerful system notification sounded: "Congratulations to player Yuan Bao for successfully completing the hidden quest of making a top-grade agarwood bracelet, earning a reward of 1000 points! Total points now: [insert points here]".

Yuan Bao breathed a sigh of relief, a smile of satisfaction spreading across his face.

Little 9 excitedly jumped around the room, shouting, "Master, that's awesome! We did it!" It hopped into Yuan Bao's arms and rubbed its head against Yuan Bao's face, "Master, you're amazing! I knew you could do it!"

Holding Little 9, Yuan Bao said happily, "Thanks to you for being with me this time, you brought me so much joy."

At this moment, Yuan Bao suddenly remembered the agarwood bracelet he had made before that did not meet the top standard.

"Little 9, what should we do with that agarwood bracelet from before?" Yuan Bao asked Little 9, turning his head to look at the bracelet.

Little 9 tilted its head, its eyes darting around several times, scratched its ear with its little paw, and said in a serious tone, "My lady, I think this bracelet, although it's not top-grade, is still amazing! I've heard that agarwood can soothe emotions, help with sleep, and calm the mind. In the real world, Aunt Yuan is getting old and works so hard, so why don't we give this bracelet to her so she can relax?"

Yuan Bao's eyes lit up, and he said with delight, "Little 9, your idea is brilliant! Mom is always working hard for the family and doesn't sleep well at night. This bracelet is perfect."

But then Yuan Bao frowned slightly, looking thoughtful: "However, it doesn't meet the top standard. Sending it out like this, I feel it's not quite good enough."

Upon hearing this, Little 9 immediately hopped to Yuan Bao's side, gently patted her hand with its little paw, and comforted her, "My lady, don't think like that! This bracelet was made with your heart, full of your love for Yuan Ma. Yuan Ma will definitely feel it. Moreover, the effects of agarwood don't disappear just because it's top-grade. It will definitely bring a lot of help to Yuan Ma."

Hearing Xiao 9's words, Yuan Bao felt a surge of warmth in his heart, and a slight smile appeared on his lips: "You're right, the intention is the most important thing. But I still want to refine it a bit more so that it can be more effective."

So Yuan Bao sat down at the workbench again and placed the bracelet in front of him.

She carefully consulted ancient books, searching for ways to enhance the soothing and sleep-inducing effects of agarwood.

She discovered that soaking agarwood in specific herbal juices could enhance its efficacy.

Yuan Bao hurriedly searched his space for the necessary herbs, brewed them into a decoction according to the method recorded in the ancient book, and then carefully put the bracelet into the soaking solution.

After soaking, Yuan Bao picked up sandpaper and carefully polished each bead to make its surface smoother, which would help release the fragrance.

Little 9 lay quietly to the side, watching Yuan Bao's busy figure intently, occasionally letting out a few words of praise.

After careful modification, the already beautiful bracelet became even more charming, and its fragrance became even more delicate and pleasant.

Yuan Bao put the modified bracelet on his wrist, admired it in the mirror, and nodded in satisfaction: "Now Mom should be able to relax a bit."

Little 9 also came over excitedly and said, "Wow, my lady, this bracelet looks so beautiful and unique now. It would definitely suit Yuan Ma perfectly."

Yuan Bao said with a smile, "I'll give it to my mom when I get back, and I hope she'll like it."

Little 9 jumped around happily, muttering, "Aunt Yuan will definitely be very surprised!"

Yuan Bao carefully packaged the bracelet and placed it aside.

At this moment, she felt a deep sense of satisfaction.

Not only did they complete the arduous task of making a top-grade agarwood bracelet, but they were also able to give this gift, which carries their care and love, to their mother.

She looked at Xiao 9 and said, "Xiao 9, it's always thanks to you being there for me and giving me advice."

Little 9 proudly puffed out its chest and said loudly, "Hehe, I'm your most capable assistant! I'll always be with you from now on!"

"Mmm, my dear Little 9, you are absolutely amazing." Yuan Bao praised Little 9 without reservation before clicking to exit the game.

One morning in the real world, the eldest brother, Baoguo, went out early for a full physical examination.

After breakfast, Yuan Bao handed the gift box containing the agarwood bracelet to his mother and said, "Mom, this is a gift I specially made for you. Please open it and take a look."

As Yuan's mother accepted the gift box, her hands trembled slightly. She slowly opened the packaging, and when the agarwood bracelet, emitting a faint fragrance, came into view, her eyes widened instantly, filled with surprise and emotion.

Yuan's mother gently picked up the bracelet, her fingers lightly caressing each bead, feeling its warm and smooth texture.

"Baoya, what did you make this? The fragrance is so comforting, and it's so beautiful. I love it." Yuan Ma's voice choked with emotion, and tears welled up in her eyes.

She brought the bracelet close to her nose, gently inhaling its delicate fragrance, a look of rapture on her face.

“Mom, this is an agarwood bracelet. It has the effect of soothing emotions and helping you sleep. You work too hard usually, so I hope it can help you relax and sleep better at night,” Yuan Bao said gently.

"Really? That's wonderful! Thank you for always thinking of your mother! Daughters are the best, they're so thoughtful." Yuan's mother picked up the bracelet, put it on her wrist, and examined it repeatedly under the light. The luster of the bracelet and Yuan's mother's smile complemented each other.

“Look, the size is just right, and the style is very nice too. Baoya, tell Mom, how much does this bracelet cost?” Yuan’s mother asked with eyes full of curiosity.

Yuan Bao tilted his head slightly and recalled seriously, "Mom, this bracelet must have cost a lot of money because she was very particular about the agarwood she was choosing, and she wanted to pick one with good texture and oil content."

Then the beads are cut and polished, each one requiring meticulous polishing many times to ensure a smooth and round shape. After that, they must be strung together according to specific times and techniques, taking a considerable amount of time in total. But it's worth it, so don't overthink it, and don't be reluctant to wear them.

Aunt Yuan gently stroked the bracelet, nodding repeatedly: "No wonder it's so exquisite. Don't worry, Baoya, Mom will wear it carefully."

Yuan Bao smiled and nodded: "Mom, as long as you like it, are healthy and happy, we are able to afford it now, and I will send you more and better things in the future."

After talking with Yuan's mother, Yuan Bao returned to her room and then entered the virtual space.

Looking at the familiar villa and vibrant countryside before her, she suddenly remembered a long-standing question.

In the real world, the space only shows villas and farmland. Other areas, such as the mysterious forests containing rare agarwood trees and the mineral veins containing gemstones, seem to be covered by an invisible curtain and cannot be seen.

Yuan Bao, full of questions, called out to Xiao 9: "Xiao 9, there's something I've been wanting to ask you."

Little 9 skipped over to Yuan Bao's side, raised its head, and asked curiously, "Master, what's wrong? Look at your puzzled expression."

Yuan Bao pointed to the fields outside the villa, then gestured towards the mysterious forest in the distance, and said, "Isn't this space supposed to be usable by both worlds? But in the real world, I can only see the villa and the fields; I can't see anything else. What's going on?"

Little 9 explained earnestly, "My lord, this is a system setting. There are many restrictions in the real world, so apart from the villa and the countryside, other areas and instances can only be displayed and entered in the game world."

Yuan Bao felt a little disappointed after hearing this, but more than that, he was curious. "Then why is the system set up this way? Is there a way to break this limitation?" Yuan Bao pressed for an answer.

"Not yet!" Little 9 answered readily.

"Well, it's good enough to have this space." Yuan Bao also understood that many situations in the real world are unchangeable.