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

"Kiana, eat slowly, don't choke." Chen Yuan gently reminded her, watching the white fluffy ball devour its food.

Upon hearing this, Kiana first looked up at Chenyuan, then obediently nodded and replied, "Okay, I know..." She then lowered her head again and continued to wage a fierce "battle" with the food in her bowl.

After a long while, Kiana was enjoying her meal, while Rita and Mei had already perfectly arranged the last dish on their plates.

They glanced at each other, smiled knowingly, and then exchanged a knowing look that only the other could understand.

Then, Mei said to everyone with a gentle smile, "All the delicious food is ready for today, so please enjoy it to your heart's content!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Rita smiled and chimed in, adding, "That's right, Mei and I even made some extra delicate and delicious snacks. We hope you all like them."

Upon hearing this, those who had felt they were almost full suddenly became excited and energetic again.

Kiana, in particular, had her big eyes light up like two dazzling gems as she eagerly asked, "Snacks? What kind of snacks will they be?"

Faced with Kiana's eager questioning, Raiden Mei deliberately kept her in suspense, playfully winking at Kiana mysteriously before softly replying, "Kiana, don't worry, I promise you won't be disappointed!"

As Rita and Mei gently placed the last plate of delicate pastries on the table, the entire restaurant was immediately enveloped in a rich and intoxicating aroma.

These pastries are presented to the public like works of art. They are not only different in shape and beautiful, but also exude an enticing luster, making people's mouths water at just one glance.

"Wow, how beautiful!" Wendy exclaimed, her eyes wide with delight. Her bright gaze seemed to be drawn by a magnet, wandering back and forth among the various pastries, unsure of which one to start with.

Just then, Theresa couldn't wait any longer and reached out with her chopsticks, precisely picking up a small piece of red bean cake. She first carefully examined the delicate pastry in her hand before gently putting it into her mouth and taking a small bite.

In an instant, the rich sweetness of red beans and the soft, chewy texture of the pastry blend perfectly on the tongue, creating an indescribable and wonderful flavor.

"Mmm, it's so delicious!" Theresa squinted her eyes in satisfaction, her face beaming with a happy smile, and said with great praise, "The sweetness of these red beans is just right, neither too sweet nor too cloying, yet it fully brings out their own rich aroma."

"In addition, the soft and chewy texture of the pastries is simply superb. The two complement each other perfectly, making it an absolutely wonderful combination!"

Hearing Theresa's praise, Fu Hua, unable to contain her curiosity, also picked up a piece of osmanthus cake that emitted a faint osmanthus fragrance and savored it. Soon, a hint of appreciation appeared in her originally calm eyes.

"Indeed, it's quite good." Fu Hua nodded slightly in approval and said softly, "The osmanthus fragrance in this osmanthus cake is fresh and elegant, without masking the sweetness of the glutinous rice itself. The two complement each other perfectly. Moreover, in terms of production process, it is in no way inferior to the fine products produced by those time-honored pastry shops."

Just as everyone was enjoying the delicious desserts, Himeko suddenly exclaimed, "I really didn't expect that Rita and Mei could make such difficult dishes as desserts so well."

"Compared to you, I feel like a completely useless piece of trash!" Himeko sighed, picking up a small matcha cake and taking a small bite. "Otherwise, you two can support me for the rest of my life. I already feel like I can't live without you two."

"Himeko, that's a bit much," Chenyuan said with a smile, glancing helplessly at Himeko. "How can an adult say such a thing? Let's enjoy the pleasure of the food for now."

Just then, Kiana raised her head, her little mouth stuffed full, her cheeks puffed out, making her look like an adorable little squirrel. After finally swallowing a mouthful of food, Kiana couldn't wait to chime in.

"That's right, Aunt Himeko! You're so amazing, wouldn't it be even better if you could make some delicious food yourself?" After saying that, she put another sweet and delicious pastry into her mouth and ate it with great relish.

Hearing Kiana's words, Chen Yuan nodded slightly in agreement. Then, he turned his gaze to Rita and Mei sitting beside him and asked with a smile, "Rita, Mei, what do you two think of Kiana's suggestion?"

Rita looked up at the sound, a graceful and charming smile playing on her lips. She glanced at Chen Yuan first, then turned to look at Himeko, and softly replied.

“Since Your Highness has said so, Rita naturally has no objections. If Lady Himeko has any free time in the future, please cook with us. I’m sure it will be quite fun.”

"Me? Oh well, forget it. I'm only good at eating." When she heard Rita's enthusiastic invitation, Himeko waved her hand lightly, a lazy smile on her face.

Then she continued leisurely, "I don't want to go into the kitchen. It's all smoke and fire there, it's so unpleasant. I'm perfectly content to stay here and be a happy foodie."

However, as if she felt that her answer was not complete enough, Himeko added, "However, if you really need and are willing to listen to my opinion, I can try to provide you with some unique recipes."

"You know, over the years I've traveled all over the country and seen a lot of strange and unusual things. I've also come into contact with all kinds of ingredients and unique cooking methods."

At this moment, Theresa couldn't help but pout and mutter unhappily, "Himeko, how could you say that? That's not how a mature and composed adult should act!"

Although she knew very well that Himeko was not a master at cooking, she still hoped from the bottom of her heart to ignite the fighting spirit hidden deep within Himeko's heart.

This would allow this usually carefree and easygoing girl to have some other hobbies. Besides, now that Himeko has fully recovered, she can't just spend all her time thinking about drinking and looking for a Mr. Right; she needs to find something more meaningful to do.

Himeko listened quietly as Theresa talked on and on about cooking and life skills, her long, beautiful eyebrows slightly raised, revealing an inscrutable expression.

Then, she parted her lips slightly and let out a clear and melodious laugh, while a hint of teasing flickered in her beautiful and charming eyes.

"Oh? What's wrong? Do you think that just because I can't cook, I'm not qualified to be called a mature and steady adult?" Himeko looked at Theresa with a half-smile, her tone carrying a hint of mockery and provocation.

Theresa pouted upon hearing this, a hint of displeasure flashing across her face. However, it was clear that she was already used to Himeko's way of responding and was no longer surprised by it.

Theresa crossed her arms, raised her delicate chin high, and retorted with a serious expression, "Hmph! Who says only people who can cook can be considered adults in the truest sense?"

"What I'm trying to say is, all you ever do is indulge in pleasure and never want to try cooking yourself. How can you go on like this?" After saying that, he deliberately put on the air of a teacher reprimanding a student, trying to make Himeko realize the seriousness of the problem.

However, Himeko remained unmoved, casually shaking the beer can in her hand, the golden liquid inside rippling with her movements. It was as if everything Theresa had just said was merely passing by, utterly unimportant to her.

"Alright, alright, Miss Theresa, you're absolutely right! Maybe one day when I'm in a particularly good mood, I might just suddenly feel like showing off my skills in the kitchen."

"When that time comes, you mustn't regret it because my cooking is too delicious!" Himeko said, winking at Theresa.

After a while, everyone finally finished their meal and put down their chopsticks, completely satisfied. Mei and Rita then quickly began clearing away the mountain of plates piled on the table and returning them one by one to the kitchen.

Meanwhile, the others who remained in the living room also found their own ways to pass the time. Kiana and Bronya were engrossed in playing games, while Yae Sakura and the others leaned back comfortably on the sofa, their eyes glued to the television screen.

Chen Yuan lay lazily on Fu Hua's long legs, comfortably closing his eyes and enjoying Fu Hua's gentle massage.

Just then, Fu Hua, who had been silently massaging Chen Yuan, coughed lightly twice and said softly, "Master Chen, have you forgotten something important?" Hearing this, Chen Yuan, who had been resting with his eyes closed, slowly opened them and looked at Fu Hua with a hint of doubt.

"Have you forgotten why Mei and Rita started cooking in the first place?"