Dinner time arrived, and the four of them returned directly to the Worship Hall, ready to sample Qian Yuxi's cooking.
Qian Yuxi deliberately chose a courtyard—the very place where he and Qian Renxue had played as children.
The three sat around the round table according to rank, while Qian Yuxi busied himself in the kitchen. Before long, waves of enticing aromas drifted out, whetting their appetites.
"Mm, it really smells wonderful..." Qian Renxue could not help swallowing, anticipation showing in her eyes.
"Hehe, back in Death Camp, the captain always prepared our meals during wilderness survival training. Young Master, just wait and taste it."
"Yeah, the captain's cooking is amazing."
Jin Yuetian and Tuoba Yun chimed in together. Qian Renxue stopped insisting, though her gaze kept drifting toward the dining room.
Soon, Qian Yuxi emerged from the kitchen wearing a light green chef's robe, a silver apron tied around his waist. He carried out dish after dish, each brilliantly colored and fragrant. More than half of them were Qian Renxue's favorites.
Under the expectant gazes of the three, Qian Yuxi placed the dishes on the table one by one. Looking at the lavish meal he had prepared himself, he wiped away the slight sweat on his forehead in relief, let out a long breath, and nodded in satisfaction.
"Try it?" he invited.
"Mm." The three answered at once, eagerly picking up a bite. It melted in their mouths, tender, fresh, and smooth—simply delicious.
Jin Yuetian stuffed a mouthful of fish into his mouth and chewed heartily, his words muffled. "Captain, how—how is this so much tastier than what you made in camp...?"
"Yeah, especially this Blue Silver Grass Mixed with Soft Bone Rabbit. The flavor is absolutely top-notch!" Tuoba Yun gave him a thumbs-up as well.
"That dump had ridiculously