As a symbiotic being, I raise children amidst the chaos.

"Sigh... This is really something!" Looking at the tense atmosphere before him, Chen Yuan couldn't help but groan inwardly. While silently praying that the two would tone it down a bit, he was also quickly calculating a countermeasure in his mind.

However, to be honest, judging from the current situation, Raiden Mei might indeed be slightly inferior to Rita. After all, everyone knows Rita's cooking skills. But when it comes to normal home-style dishes, the outcome is hard to predict.

Thinking of this, Chen Yuan forced a smile, chuckled twice, and waved his hand lightly. At the same time, he didn't forget to glare fiercely at Kiana.

"Actually, I think everyone's dishes have their own unique flavor, don't they?" Chen Yuan said in a relaxed tone, trying to put Rita and Raiden Mei at ease.

Then, turning his gaze to Kiana, he smiled and continued, "Kiana, didn't you say last time that you wanted to learn how to make fried chicken properly from Mei?"

"Tonight is a fantastic opportunity! We'll get to taste delicious dishes prepared by two top chefs! This kind of thing doesn't happen every day!"

As Chen Yuan finished speaking, he felt he was practically forcing the words out through gritted teeth. Meanwhile, Kiana was completely unaware that she had instigated a potential kitchen war. She was shaking her head like a child, muttering something under her breath.

"Me? Forget it! Last time I made fried chicken, I burned a hole in the pan. Ever since then, Mei has refused to let me step into the kitchen. I didn't do it on purpose!"

Kiana spoke angrily, hands on her hips, her face full of resentment. Her big eyes were wide open, as if they were about to spit fire.

"However, if I have another chance, I'm sure I can do a super good job! I definitely won't mess it up like last time!" Kiana confidently raised her chin, seemingly having completely forgotten her previous failure.

Hearing this, Chen Yuan, who was standing to the side, shook his head helplessly and sighed deeply, "Ah, yes, you're right." He muttered to himself.

An old saying goes, never let anyone from the Kaslana family into the kitchen! Look at their family's "glorious deeds"—the patriarch could only eat instant noodles during family gatherings, and the father used heavenly fire to roast meat.

And this young lady in front of us is even more amazing; she cooked a meal and ended up blowing up the kitchen! They're all incredibly talented! The student surpasses the master, awesome!

"Hey, what kind of look is that? Humph, I'm in a good mood today, so I'll let it slide for now! Anyway, there's bound to be some delicious food waiting for us tonight! I can't wait!"

After Kiana finished speaking, she instantly reverted to her usual carefree and easygoing self, leaving Chenyuan and the others staring at each other, completely at a loss.

Although Kiana's words had eased the tension somewhat, the atmosphere between Rita and Raiden Mei remained quite delicate.

The two did not have a direct confrontation or argument, but the subtle rivalry between them was impossible to conceal.

Rita broke the silence in the room first, a slight smile appearing on her lips. She then turned her head, her gaze falling on Kiana, and said softly.

"Miss Kiana, why don't you decide on tonight's menu? Raiden Mei and I will each prepare a dish, and then you, as a connoisseur of fine dining, can judge which one is the most delicious. What do you think?"

Upon hearing Rita's suggestion, Chen Yuan, who was standing to the side, was slightly taken aback, a look of doubt appearing on his face. He subconsciously turned to look at Rita, pondering to himself.

While Rita is indeed exceptionally skilled at preparing Western cuisine, Mei is probably more adept at cooking ordinary Chinese dishes. Thinking of this, Chen Yuan's brows furrowed involuntarily.

However, as if she could read Chen Yuan's mind, Rita keenly noticed the doubt in his eyes. She gave a slight bow, gracefully greeting Chen Yuan, and then slowly began to explain.

"Please rest assured, Your Highness. Although you have not been able to be by my side all these years, Rita has never slackened in her study of cooking."

"Rita has put in a lot of effort to learn and master Chinese cuisine, especially. So please look forward to my performance tonight!"

Seeing that Rita had already put it this way, Chen Yuan, despite still having some concerns, was too embarrassed to say anything in rebuttal.

He could only nod slightly, indicating his agreement with Rita's suggestion. Then, Chen Yuan slowly shifted his gaze, focusing on Raiden Mei, who had been standing quietly to the side. "Mei, regarding this matter, do you have any other thoughts or suggestions?"

“I completely agree with Ms. Rita’s idea.” Raiden Mei nodded slightly in agreement, a hint of surprise flashing in her beautiful eyes.

Mei hadn't anticipated Rita's suggestion. However, after a moment's thought, she nodded and accepted the challenge.

Then, she turned her head and looked at Chen Yuan, saying solemnly, "Mr. Chen Yuan, since Miss Rita has issued a challenge, I, as one of the participants, will naturally not back down."

Kiana was so excited by this that she couldn't contain herself. She jumped up and down like a happy little bird, cheering, "Wow, this is amazing!"

"I can't wait to try all the delicious food!" As Kiana's clear and melodious voice fell, the already lively atmosphere seemed to be ignited, instantly becoming even more intense and passionate.

Everyone stared intently at Rita and Mei, who were about to begin their competition. Even Theresa, who was usually fearless, wisely kept her lips tightly shut, not daring to make a sound.

Among this group, only Bianca maintained her usual composure and aloofness. As for Chen Yuan, he actually harbored some worries in his heart.

After all, Mei and Rita were about to face a real contest. However, when he saw that Mei and Rita both looked confident and determined to win, his worries gradually disappeared.

"Well... Kiana, you should decide on tonight's menu!" Chen Yuan said after clearing his throat twice, staring intently at the cute girl in front of him, still curious about what unexpected request she would make.

You see, this little white fluffy ball of a head seems to only ever have two things on it: the gentle and lovely Raiden Mei, and all sorts of delicious food and toys.

Upon hearing Chen Yuan's words, Kiana's large, azure eyes widened instantly. She quickly turned her head and began to seriously consider tonight's dinner.

She stretched out her slender fingers and gently tapped her round chin, looking like a scholar deep in thought, carefully weighing the satisfaction brought by each kind of food.

"Hmm..." Kiana's voice rang out softly, the long, drawn-out syllable drifting in the air. She first glanced at Raiden Mei not far from her, then turned her gaze to Rita on the other side, a look of disappointment gradually appearing on her face. "I...can't think of anything..."

Just when everyone thought Kiana was in trouble, suddenly, her eyes lit up like lanterns, bursting with excitement.

Without hesitation, she turned around and, with light, quick steps, headed straight for the stairs leading to the second floor. Everyone watched her retreating figure, filled with doubt and curiosity, wondering what brilliant idea she had come up with.

Time ticked by, and after a few minutes, a series of hurried and forceful footsteps came from the stairs. Kiana rushed back again.

Kiana's face was flushed, and she was panting heavily, but she was clutching a brightly colored picture tightly in her hand. She was waving her arms and shouting, "I want to eat this!"

"Sweet and sour pork ribs and Kung Pao chicken!" Kiana shouted excitedly, and the once lively scene seemed to be paused, the atmosphere instantly becoming heavy.

Dust, Theresa, Fu Hua, and Bianca all turned their attention to Kiana. At the same time, Rita and Raiden Mei exchanged a glance, their eyes now filled with a hint of fighting spirit.

Chen Yuan frowned slightly, thinking to himself, 'Sweet and sour pork ribs and Kung Pao chicken? These are classic dishes from Chinese cuisine! Although Mei's cooking skills are always excellent, but…'

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