I want to capture the heroine after traveling through time

Li Xilian walked briskly toward the kitchen refrigerator, the familiar path etched deep in her memory. Her gaze, like two precise rays, first settled firmly on the spacious refrigerator. She gracefully extended her right hand, gently grasped the door handle, and slowly pulled it open. As the door swung open, the dazzling array of ingredients inside unfolded before her like a vibrant, colorful scroll.

Because the Li family has always prioritized quality of life, the procurement of all household ingredients and other daily necessities is meticulously handled by experienced professionals. Every ingredient is freshly purchased that day, each one gleaming with an alluring luster and exuding a refreshing, delightful aroma. This fragrance permeates the air, making one's mouth water.

Even more amazing is that if one day they suddenly crave a particular dish, they can simply make a quick phone call and have the relevant staff purchase the necessary ingredients. Furthermore, thanks to advanced transportation technology, these ingredients can be quickly delivered to their homes via convenient and efficient air transport or incredibly fast spaceships to other planets. This thoughtful and considerate service allows the Li family to enjoy their favorite delicacies anytime, anywhere, without having to worry about preparing the ingredients.

Sunlight streamed through the kitchen window onto the floor, creating dappled shadows. Li Xilian stood in front of the refrigerator, gently opening the door and intently examining the various ingredients neatly arranged inside. She narrowed her eyes slightly, her thoughts racing through her mind like lightning.

After a while, it became clear that a clear plan had formed in her mind. Drawing on her culinary experience and unique culinary sense, she quickly decided to use these seemingly ordinary ingredients to create several mouth-watering dishes—a casserole of fish with soybean paste, braised loquat shrimp with garlic, a yam and pork rib soup, and, of course, the fragrant baked loquat shrimp with lemongrass. The thought of the delicious feast that was about to be completed filled her heart with anticipation.

Having made up her mind, Li Xilian immediately took action. She first took the ingredients out of the refrigerator and placed them one by one on the chopping board. Then, she assigned the simpler tasks to the two of them.

"Hanqiu, you come and take care of the celery, green onions and ginger. Just rinse the celery; as for the green onions, cut them into small pieces for later use; and the ginger needs to be cut into thin slices. How is it, is it all right?" Li Xilian instructed.

Han Qiu nodded confidently, a hint of pride in her eyes. After all, she had been learning cooking from the God of Cookery for quite some time, and had also cooked for Lianlian for a long time, so her cooking skills had naturally improved. Without hesitation, she walked to the kitchen knife rack and pulled out an incredibly sharp knife, her movements so skillful that it seemed like she had practiced it thousands of times.

Hanqiu then raised her knife high in the air and quickly brought it down, a crisp sound as the blade made contact with the chopping board. Her hands fluttered up and down like nimble butterflies, and neatly sliced vegetables appeared on the chopping board. However, at this moment, Li Xilian, who was standing by, couldn't help but say, "Uh... Hanqiu, did you forget to wash the vegetables? Why are you chopping them so soon?" Although Li Xilian didn't want to discourage Hanqiu, she kindly reminded her out of sanitation concerns.

Hearing this, Han Qiu felt as if under a spell, her busy movements coming to a halt. As if suddenly realizing something, she whipped her head around, her gaze fixed on the pile of unfinished dishes on the chopping board. Instantly, a wave of frustration and embarrassment washed over her. "Oh no! This is ruined!" she thought to herself. She'd been so excited, her mind preoccupied with performing well, that she'd made such a naive mistake.

Her cheeks were as red as the sunset, like ripe apples, and her shyness was evident. Slightly shyly, she raised her delicate hand, her movements as gentle as a breeze caressing flower petals, and gently scratched her head. With this small movement, a few strands of hair fell playfully, adding to her charming charm.

At this moment, her voice also became stuttering, as if every word was squeezed out from between her teeth with difficulty: "That... I, I, I really am used to cutting the vegetables first and then washing them! There is absolutely no mistake." After saying this, she seemed to muster up great courage, and gave Li Xilian a shy but playful smile with a little stubbornness.

Li Xilian, who had been standing quietly by, finally couldn't suppress her inner laughter as she witnessed Han Qiu's embarrassed yet adorable appearance. She burst out laughing. The sound was crisp and melodious, like a gentle spring breeze gently brushing across a tranquil lake, instantly creating layers of gentle ripples that spread outward, leaving one captivated by the feeling.

The sudden laughter made Hanqiu's already flushed face turn even redder, reaching all the way to her ears. She felt even more uneasy. Yet, at the same time, an indescribable joy and excitement welled up in her heart—it turned out she could actually make people happy like this! It seemed like it was not bad at all!

Li Xilian herself was busy too. She rolled up her sleeves, completely absorbed in the relatively complex ingredients. With deft technique, she plucked a lively mullet and gently patted it with the back of her knife to calm it. Then, she quickly scraped off the scales, opened the belly, removed the entrails, and cleaned it thoroughly. Next, she selected some loquat shrimp, carefully trimming their whiskers and sharp corners, then deveined them with a toothpick. After finishing with the seafood, she quickly set to work on the pork ribs and yams. The ribs were chopped into even pieces, the yams peeled and cut into dice… The kitchen was filled with an atmosphere of intense yet orderly activity.

Ling Linyi squatted aside and washed the vegetables that Han Qiu had cut with a sullen look on her face. She couldn't help but wonder why she wanted to clean up Han Qiu's mess.

However, since she was there to help, Ling Linyi certainly wouldn't let Li Xilian do it alone. After a moment's thought, she remained silent. She reached out and fiercely plucked a handful of vegetable leaves, using them as a vent for Hanqiu. Frowning, she suddenly wondered, "I wonder if 002 successfully completed the assessment? It seems I'll have to increase her training intensity. Why does even simple tasks take so long?"

Ling Linyi quietly glanced at Li Xilian's busy back, with a look of nostalgia in his eyes.

How nice it would be if life were ordinary and plain.

Although this was merely the initial preparations for a home-cooked meal, everyone was fully engaged, pouring in their passion and energy. This was especially true for Ling Linyi, who held the responsibility of managing the overall system. Although she rarely set foot in the kitchen, her vast database of cooking techniques for countless dishes made it easy for her to master them.

While the entire preparation process seemed like a collaborative effort, there were actually some bumps and adjustments to the process. Fortunately, after all the twists and turns, the delicious dishes, each one visually appealing and fragrant, were finally completed.

As these meticulously prepared dishes were served one by one, the atmosphere instantly became quiet and solemn. Li Xilian and the others all chose to remain silent, tacitly waiting for Li Jinxue and Yu Shuangxue to take the lead before the rest of the group would follow. This tacit understanding was like an invisible agreement, demonstrating respect for these two special people and adherence to dining etiquette.

Yu Shuangxue naturally gave the child enough emotional value, full of praise, while the other was only concerned with eating and picking up food for his wife. The actual actions were also simple and clear.

The other four also picked up food from the people next to them. Ning Changwei picked up food from Li Jin, Han Qiu picked up food from Li Xilian.

Only Ling Linyi was all alone, which made 001 think of 002 again. It turned out that he still needed to strengthen his training!

Li Xilian thought that at least it was her secretary who should take good care of the other person, and just when she was about to use the serving chopsticks to pick up the food, she was immediately preempted by Han Qiu who was closer.

Ling Linyi glanced at Han Qiu's retracted chopsticks with a hint of disdain, but she couldn't be so rude in front of Di Lian. She thanked him softly, picked up the food, and quickly swallowed it.