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

Rita's words, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, created ripples, instantly pushing the already lively atmosphere in the kitchen to a climax. Everyone's eyes were drawn to the two exquisite dishes on the table, which resembled works of art, as if drawn by a magnet.

"Is this Mei-san's cooking? It's unbelievable..." Yae Sakura stared wide-eyed at the dishes on the table, rubbing her eyes in astonishment. "Compared to me, it's like night and day. I can only make a few extremely simple rice balls."

To be honest, Yae Sakura had also harbored a passion for cooking and tried to learn it. However, being part of the World Serpent Organization, and surrounded by her companions…

Well, anyone who knows the inside story will naturally understand. When the heroes gather, they usually eat instant noodles for convenience. As a result, their cooking skills are, apart from Hua Du's, not very good, and could even be described as somewhat frightening.

At that moment, Kiana could no longer suppress her inner desire. She was so excited that she almost jumped up from her seat and rushed towards the food, ready to feast.

However, at the crucial moment, Chen Yuan's voice rang out, stopping Kiana's impulsive actions in time. "Kiana, be patient for a moment, don't be in such a hurry. Let's eat together after Raiden Mei and Rita have finished cooking."

"Hmm... okay..." Kiana reluctantly agreed, but her eyes were fixed on the food on the table like a greedy cat, her undisguised desire almost overflowing.

On the other side, Bronya leaned obediently on Chen Yuan's broad shoulder, tilted her head slightly, closed her eyes gently, and sniffed the alluring fragrance in the air like a little rabbit.

"Brother Chenyuan, if Bronya is not mistaken, these two dishes should be sweet and sour pork ribs and Kung Pao chicken, right? They smell so good!" Bronya said softly, her tone unconsciously carrying a hint of coquetry, which made people feel affection for her.

Hearing Bronya's words, Chen Yuan's lips curled into a slightly indulgent smile. He reached out his right hand and gently patted Bronya's back. "Don't worry, my little Bronya. When it's time to eat, I promise you'll get the most delicious portion!"

Just then, Himeko slowly stood up. She walked towards the refrigerator, the beer can she had been holding now empty.

As she passed the dining table, her gaze was involuntarily drawn to the dazzling array of delicious food on it. Gazing at the mouthwatering dishes before her, Himeko couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"Oh my, I never expected that our Rita and Mei would have such superb culinary skills, able to make dishes of this caliber."

"Hmph, you think everyone's like you, a gluttonous woman who only knows how to drink all day!" Theresa berated Himeko with utter disdain, her tone merciless. "Look at you, still spouting off about finding a good man all day long, what a pipe dream!"

Despite Theresa's sharp criticism, Himeko seemed completely unfazed. She strolled leisurely behind Chenyuan, the deep valley on her chest resembling two towering peaks that instantly loomed over Chenyuan's head.

"A good man? I stopped looking a long time ago, okay~" Himeko said with a slight smile, a hint of teasing in her voice. "I already have a good man at home, don't you think, little brother Chenyuan~"

Faced with Himeko's sudden action, Chenyuan was slightly taken aback at first, but quickly regained his composure. He smiled slightly, lowered his head slightly, and skillfully broke free from Himeko's "pressure".

Then, he gently patted Himeko's delicate hand on his shoulder and whispered, "Himeko, don't say such embarrassing things. Aren't you afraid people will laugh at you?"

"Why are you shy? How cute." Hearing Chen Yuan's reply, Himeko couldn't help but giggle, a mischievous glint in her eyes. She slowly released Chen Yuan, swaying her graceful body as she turned and walked towards the dining table.

She picked up a pair of chopsticks, precisely picked up a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs that looked tempting and smelled delicious, and then carefully put it into her mouth, slowly chewing and savoring it.

"Mmm, this tastes amazing! It's truly the result of two genius chefs working together. It makes me want to learn how to cook too, but I wonder if anyone could try it for me?"

As she said this, a captivating smile suddenly appeared on Ji Zi's charming face. Then, she parted her lips slightly and gave Chen Yuan a flirtatious wink.

However, faced with such a seductive gesture, Chen Yuan remained unusually calm, as if he hadn't seen it at all, and casually looked away, thus choosing to ignore it in a magnificent way.

"If it's about tasting the dishes, then I'm afraid we should leave that to Kiana. I'm sure she'd be happy to try every single dish."

Just as Chen Yuan finished speaking, Kiana, who had been sitting to the side, suddenly had her beautiful eyes become incredibly bright, shining like two dazzling stars.

Immediately afterwards, she sprang up from her seat with lightning speed, like a nimble little rabbit, and rushed towards the dining table without hesitation.

"Hehehe... Teacher Himeko, let me give it a try! It would be my honor to share delicious food with everyone!"

Kiana shouted happily, and taking advantage of Chenyuan's momentary lapse in attention, she quickly reached out with her chopsticks and accurately picked up a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs that looked tempting and smelled delicious.

In the blink of an eye, she had popped the sweet and sour pork ribs into her mouth. The whole movement was fluid and seamless, so fast that it was astonishing, and there wasn't even time for anyone to stop her.

"Oh dear, Kiana!" Wendy, standing to the side, shook her head helplessly and said in a slightly reproachful tone, "Everyone isn't even seated yet, why are you in such a hurry to start eating?"

However, Kiana seemed not to hear Wendy's words, her attention completely drawn to the delicious-looking sweet and sour pork ribs in front of her. With a gentle bite, the rich, sweet and sour flavor instantly filled her mouth.

Kiana closed her eyes, the whole world filled only with this exquisite taste. She couldn't help but let out a satisfied sigh, "It's so delicious! Rita and Mei are simply culinary geniuses! This sweet and sour pork ribs is absolutely divine!"

Seeing this, Bronya quietly moved closer. Her eyes were fixed on the tempting plate of ribs, filled with undisguised anticipation.

"Yes, Kiana is absolutely right. Just smelling this aroma makes Bronya's mouth water. Bronya feels like she's about to lose control."

At this moment, Theresa saw Kiana already enjoying her meal and could no longer suppress her own appetite. She quickly picked up her chopsticks and precisely picked up a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs that was bright red and translucent.

She carefully put it in her mouth. After just one bite, Theresa's face lit up with delight, and she exclaimed, "Wow! These ribs are crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and the sweet and sour ratio is just right—the taste is absolutely amazing!"

"This Kung Pao Chicken is really good. The chicken is extremely tender, and every bite is full of unique savory flavor. The seasoning is also wonderful, with the spiciness blending perfectly with the other flavors."

"And the spiciness is just right, neither too stimulating to be unbearable, yet allowing one to fully feel the fiery passion without feeling overheated." After taking a bite, Fu Hua nodded slightly, expressing her sincere approval of the dish.

"See? That's what professional commentary looks like." Hearing Fu Hua's words, Chen Yuan clapped his hands, nodded in approval, and snapped his fingers. "Look, this is what professional commentary looks like!"

Seeing this, Wendy and Bianca, who were standing nearby, couldn't wait to start eating as well. Soon, both of them showed satisfaction and gave the delicious dish high praise. As the sounds of praise rose and fell, the atmosphere at the table became increasingly cheerful and pleasant.

"Alright, alright, since you like it, then eat together. Anyway, Rita and Mei will be making more than just these two dishes later." Chen Yuan smiled and shook his head, then picked up a fragrant piece of Kung Pao Chicken and placed it in Kiana's bowl.

"Remember to leave some for Rita and Mei." However, Kiana was already immersed in the world of food and didn't seem to hear Chen Yuan's words clearly.

Her eyes lit up, and like a hungry tiger pouncing on its prey, she quickly stuffed the Kung Pao Chicken into her mouth and began to devour it. Her originally delicate and cute face was instantly filled with food, making her look exactly like a greedy little hamster, with a satisfied smile on her lips.

"Wow, this is so delicious! Mei and Rita are amazing! They can actually make such delicious food!" Kiana exclaimed loudly and indistinctly as she chewed her food with relish, completely forgetting her embarrassment at being scolded by Himeko earlier.

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