Me and My Two Bosses' Systems

"Hehe~ It's okay, we're the chefs now. It's good to have a couple of bites before serving the dishes, so don't worry about it." Li Xingyu was amused by Cain's reaction and pulled his sleeve toward the counter where the dishes were already prepared.

After letting the robot carrying the dishes behind her place them on the cooking counter, Li Xingyu released her hand from Cain's sleeve, took a pair of chopsticks, and handed them out to Xinghe and the others one by one: "Here, this is my custom. Before serving the food, the chef must take a bite first. This not only ensures the taste and safety, but also fulfills the proverb, 'If the chef doesn't steal, the harvest will be poor.' Isn't that good? Although it doesn't mean stealing, the meaning is still quite nice."

"Hmm? What's the meaning behind it?" The food that Yufinal had been longing for was right in front of him, but his attention was somewhat diverted by Li Xingyu's words. He was both curious and wanted to eat it directly, but since Li Xingyu hadn't touched his chopsticks, he didn't feel comfortable making the first move.

"It's alright, if Yufinal wants to eat first, that's fine too. Just pick some. Anyway, there are only a few of us here, so there's no need to be too formal." Li Xingyu turned her head and saw Yufinal looking at the dishes with anticipation. She shook her head, picked up a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs with her chopsticks, and then gestured for the others to try some as well.

Anyway, this is all food for our own family, so it's okay for the person who cooked to have a bite first. It's a perk and a small reward they deserve for cooking.

Xinghe, Tianshu, and Liyue adapted well and started eating with Li Xingyu. Yufengal, Cain, and Che were a little hesitant at first, but seeing how decisive Xinghe and the others were, they ultimately couldn't resist the temptation of the food.

Li Xingyu, you have a habit of commenting while eating, even when you make it yourself. However, after these days of exploration, you have gained some initial understanding of the small changes in some ingredients, and the taste has naturally improved.

As Xinghe and the others listened to Li Xingyu's self-criticism, their expressions changed from initial excitement to complete bewilderment. Meanwhile, they continued to follow Li Xingyu's actions, picking up food and tasting it with their mouths and hands.

When they said they were tasting, they really only took about half a bite. Whether it was Li Xingyu, Xinghe, Tian Shu, Li Yue, or You Fei Nar, Che, and Cain, the amount they took was about the same.

Even if they took too much food, filling their chopsticks to the brim with dishes about 30 centimeters in diameter, it wouldn't be noticeable. But they all managed to control the amount, which made the food taste even better.

"Hmm, not bad, there's been progress, but there's still room for improvement. The quantities of ingredients and seasonings could be more precise. Shall we serve the dishes now? Or should we go call Great-Grandma and the others first?" Li Xingyu put down her chopsticks and said to the six people who were completely absorbed in the moment.

"Let's take the dishes out first. How about Xiao Yu Mao goes to call Great-Grandma and the others?" Xinghe swallowed the food in her mouth, took out a tissue and handed it to Li Xingyu, then took one herself and wiped her lips, which were a little oily.

"Okay, thank you for your hard work. I'll go call for help now." Li Xingyu threw the used tissue into the trash can—no, into the robot's belly—patted the robot's round head, nodded to Xinghe and the others, and turned to walk towards the kitchen door.

"Princess Xingyu has such a wonderful personality. Not only is she very polite and has impeccable manners, but she is also incredibly talented. The food she makes is so delicious; you couldn't find a hundred like her in the entire intergalactic world." Cain sighed, looking at Li Xingyu's figure hidden behind the kitchen door.

“Little Star is naturally very talented, and since this is her first time meeting you all, she's a little nervous. However, Little Feather doesn't really like us using honorifics for her. By the way, you don't have any animals you're averse to, right? Like cats, monkeys, snakes, nebula energy beings, or anything like that.” Tian Shu looked quite pleased with himself, and then the topic suddenly shifted to small animals.

"I don't mind, but why ask this question? I can understand cats and monkeys, but the Nebula Energy Body, is it the legendary one?" Ever since she started eating, the succubus had been radiating a pleasant aura. Hearing Tian Shu's words, she asked in return with great interest.

"Well, because Little Feather loves animals, she has two cats and a Nebula Energy Body at home. Also, not far from her residence, Little Feather has made friends with a group of golden monkeys and white-lipped bamboo vipers." Li Yue explained to Yu Fenar and the other two while helping Xinghe put the vegetables into the tray, also giving them a heads-up in advance.

A few days ago, Li Yue, Li Xingyu, Xinghe, Tian Shu and others went to visit Tuo and Cong Qian. They also exchanged a lot of ingredients and a lot of monkey wine. They not only put some in the kitchen as cooking wine, but also stored several barrels in the storage room next to the kitchen.

"Really? But why didn't I see the cat or the nebula energy body just now? I also like furry things. As for the snake, it should feel a bit like our tails, right?" Che's eyes lit up when he heard Li Yue's explanation, his azure pupils like the sea illuminated by the sun.

"Ah~ Haoyue, Xiaohei, and Baixi went to see Xiaoqing and the others early this morning. It seems they made plans a couple of days ago. They should be back by tonight. I'll introduce them to you then. Haoyue is a white lion cat with heterochromia, Xiaohei is a pure black cat with a slight reddish tinge in the sunlight, and Baixi is a purplish-black nebula energy being with shimmering starlight. Okay, I'll stop here for now. Let's take the dishes out." Xinghe looked at his bright, sparkling eyes and understood his excitement.

Che comes from Bishui Star, a planet with no land at all, completely surrounded by water. Generally, hairy creatures don't like to come into contact with water, so there are basically no hairy creatures there. Merfolk also rarely encounter hairy creatures on their own planet.

However, due to the warmth and feel of fur, almost every merman is a fur lover and can hardly resist furry things. Of course, this excludes those strange-looking beasts, since mermen are also secretly attracted to good looks.

Xinghe thought casually as she carried a tray toward the kitchen door: "Hmm? Little Feather, why are you back again? Great-Grandma and the others are already in the dining room?"

Xinghe hadn't taken two steps when she saw Li Xingyu walking towards them. She looked a little puzzled, but she quickly realized that her great-grandmother and the others had come to the restaurant on their own when it was almost time.

As for whether Li Xingyu heard what they said, Xinghe couldn't sense Li Xingyu's thoughts, but because of the Chosen One, she could still sense it to some extent. According to Xiao Yu's level and physical report, she should have heard almost everything.

Li Xingyu nodded: "Yes, I just came out of the kitchen. Great-Grandma and the others had already found their seats. I said hello to them and came back to find you."

Then Li Xingyu's next words confirmed Xinghe's earlier thought: "Hey~ Che, do your tails really feel similar to snakes?"

Li Xingyu seemed to have touched Lost's tail before, but her memory seemed a bit hazy. No, it wasn't her memory, it was 'her' memory. But she didn't care about that. They say, "There are 1000 Hamlets in 1000 people's hearts."

She couldn't really relate to 'her' feelings. Anyway, Li Xingyu felt that no matter what, you could only give your own insights after experiencing it yourself. She was genuinely curious.

"Ah~ let me tell you, the tails of us merfolk feel amazing, and the scales are so smooth and beautiful. I think they feel much better than snakes. Do you want to touch them? If you have time, we can go swimming together." Che picked up a tray and said enthusiastically to Li Xingyu, who was not far from him.

"Oh? Great! I used to learn to swim with my dad, Lost. Swimming is so refreshing in the summer, but he and the others never let me play for too long." Li Xingyu immediately became excited. Summer and swimming are a perfect match; just thinking about it makes her feel cool.

"..." Xinghe, Tian Shu, Li Yue, You Fen Nar, and Cain all stopped and looked at Li Xingyu and Che, their expressions indescribable.

"Mmm, I can let you breathe underwater like this. If it's in the ocean, we can dive to very deep places. The seabed is so beautiful." Che was radiating a pleasant aura, completely unaware that something was amiss.

"Okay, we'll go together then... wait, why are you guys looking at me and Che like that? Did I say something wrong?" Li Xingyu nodded halfway through her agreement, following beside Che, when she inadvertently noticed the complicated expressions on Xinghe and the others' faces, and was immediately confused.

“…No, Little Feather…No, you didn’t say anything wrong.” Xinghe and the others originally wanted to remind Li Xingyu that he shouldn’t touch the tail of a mermaid, but when he looked at Li Xingyu and Che’s clear eyes, he swallowed the words in his mouth.

Judging from their bewildered expressions, it's clear they hadn't realized what they'd said that went too far, or perhaps they were overthinking it.

Xinghe, Tian Shu, and Cain exchanged glances, seeing helplessness and self-doubt in each other's eyes. They were really overthinking things; these two were probably still happy about going swimming.

"Oh, this is weird. Let's hurry up and take the food out. Time to eat." Li Xingyu tilted her head and glanced at Xinghe, directly expressing her doubts. Then she saw Xinghe smile gently at her, shook her head slightly, and didn't ask anything more. Then all she could think about was eating.

"Yes, yes, Your Highness Xingyu, please be careful, the food we're holding is still hot." Xinghe saw that Li Xingyu's attention had suddenly shifted to the food, and her mood was a little complicated. Before she could calm down, she noticed Che's careful posture and slow pace, and knew that he was considering Li Xingyu's safety. She teased him helplessly.

"Hmph, I wouldn't be so reckless, and besides, my clothes today don't allow it." Li Xingyu knew that Xinghe was worried about her and Che, so she didn't react much. She just gave him a slightly dissatisfied look and then moved away from the people carrying the plates.

Since the dishes were served on trays, with two or three dishes on each tray, not everyone needed to carry them. However, everyone else was carrying things in their hands, such as bowls, chopsticks, rice, and soup. Only Li Xingyu's hands were free.

Those already seated in the restaurant nodded in satisfaction upon seeing this scene. It seemed they were getting along quite well; indeed, it was important to give children some individual space to spend time together.

However, Qin Fengshi and the others didn't just sit there waiting for Xinghe and the others to serve the food. Several people who were nearby helped put the dishes on the table. Although they were all elders, they couldn't just sit and wait for the younger generation to serve them. They weren't that old yet.

"Come, come, Little Feather, sit next to me. It's such a pity that our first meeting was so rushed. Auntie will keep an eye on your live stream." Yu greeted Li Xingyu and invited her to sit down. There was a row of empty seats next to her, which looked like they were reserved for them.

"Yes, thank you, Auntie. If you like it, you should be able to ship it over from your place, right? Um... I mean, to the water." Li Xingyu sat down next to Yu. Although the other person was a social terrorist and their first meeting wasn't particularly good, she didn't dislike this aunt she had never met before.

Although I still want to stay away a little, it's not that I hate her. It's just that my social anxiety is acting up, especially in front of this aunt I'm meeting for the first time. I feel like I can't help but tremble.

"Of course it's possible, but because it's in water, preservation requires extra energy, and the shipping cost will be a little bit expensive." Upon hearing Li Xingyu's words, Yu's expression immediately became excited, and then she shyly gestured with her little finger.

"Then if I make anything you like to eat in the future, just send me a message and I'll send you a portion." Li Xingyu didn't care too much about the details; she just told him to send her a message if he wanted anything.

"Haha, I knew Little Feather was the best. I'll give you some more goodies after we eat. Of course, Che has already given you some, so they're yours now. You two should get along well." If the chair hadn't restricted Yu's movements, Li Xingyu would already be in her arms, with several lipstick marks on her face.

"Pfft~ Alright, Yu, stop teasing Xiao Yu. Let's eat first. Didn't you say you'd been looking forward to it for a long time?" Li Manzhou and the others had already started eating, and seeing Yu still talking to Li Xingyu, they couldn't help but feel a little helpless.