Go Get Me Some Rice!

Mid-Autumn Festival...

Li Yao suddenly felt a pang of unease.

Old Man Lu and Ye Yu are still wandering around, and it's unclear when they'll be back. Dad parents haven't seen each other in ages. Of course, they're living a very comfortable life now and probably don't even remember they have a son like him.

The most important thing is your best friend.

She's all alone in this other world, and she still hasn't logged on.

I wonder how long the baptism ceremony of the so-called Supreme Saint will continue.

Thinking of this,

Li Yao said listlessly, "Let's not do anything drastic for a while. Let's rest and recuperate. Let's prepare for the Mid-Autumn Festival."

Big Sis Feng Li took out her phone and checked; there was still at least a week until the Mid-Autumn Festival, so what was the rush! Besides...

What are some good holidays to celebrate these days?

In the past, people would buy mooncakes and gather around a table to admire the moon.

And now? Highways are toll-free during the three-day Mid -Mid-Autumn Festival holiday!

What can be expected in Su Province is congested highways and a landscape of densely packed crowds everywhere.

It's really not interesting.

Li Yao said, "Let's make some mooncakes ourselves and send them to Phoenix Camp. Also, it'll be nice to see Old Man Lu and Ye Yu back. It's been so long since we've had a get-together."

Feng Li nodded. "Okay."

After explaining these things, Li Yao left the tavern.

After Li Yao left, Big Sis Feng Li suddenly realized, "Damn, he's acting like a political instructor!"

I don't know when it started, but the guy next door has been getting more and more influential.

but...

That's fine too.

Big Sis Feng Li smiled.

Back at his own tavern, Li Yao habitually sat down in front of the fireplace. The weather in the provincial capital was still not very comfortable, especially at noon. Although it was already autumn and the weather had been cloudy recently, it was still easy to sweat if you stayed outside for a long time, especially the scorching midday heat.

It's estimated that it will be quite comfortable outside by mid-October or early November.

Li Yao took out his phone and opened the QQ Account to take a look.

My best friend's profile picture is still grayed out...

Opening the chat window revealed a string of messages Li Yao had sent over the past few days—all very simple, just three words: Are you there?

My best friend never replied.

This time, Li Yao still habitually sent the message: "Are you there?"

My best friend didn't reply.

Li Yao then put away his phone.

Just then, Chen Xi brought out the cooked porridge from the kitchen. "Boss, come on, drink it while it's hot!"

Li Yao: "..."

Honestly,

Chen Xi's cooking skills are amazing, and her rapid progress is simply astonishing. Sometimes Li Yao even suspects that her awakened superpower might be a life skills-based superpower, or that she is bound to a gourmet system!

Otherwise, how could their skills have improved so quickly?

She can even make wolfberry and pork kidney porridge taste so good... But when Li Yao thinks about the effects of this stuff, he completely loses his appetite! Even if it's a divine dish that glows brightly, he still has no appetite!

Li Yao pursed his lips, his eyes filled with stubbornness!

He hoped to use this method to make Chen Xi back down!

Chen Xi's expectant expression suddenly turned into disappointment, and her big eyes seemed to lose their luster.

Holy crap...

That was a critical hit! Li Yao begged for mercy, "Fine, fine, I'll drink it! I'll drink it, okay?!"

That look was quite heroic, like someone going to their execution! Chen Xi: "Yeah!"

She placed the wolfberry and pork kidney porridge next to Li Yao: "Drink it while it's hot, I've been cooking it for a long time."

Li Yao: "..."

He picked up the bowl of porridge, scooped out a spoonful, and put it in his mouth... Mmm!

It smells so good!

The goji berries are specially processed to completely remove the bitter taste of the medicinal herbs, leaving only a hint of sweetness. The pork kidneys are the same, with no gamey or fishy smell. After being processed and chopped, the pork kidneys are cooked with goji berries and high-quality high-quality glutinous rice for a long time, and the flavors are completely blended together.

One sip of the thick congee felt like an explosion on my taste buds! Waves of umami lingered in my mouth! The aroma almost burst forth from my nose...

There must be other seasonings in it, otherwise it wouldn't smell so good!

With that first bite, the delicious flavor overwhelmed all his senses, so much so that Li Yao unconsciously swallowed the spoonful of porridge, and then subconsciously scooped up another spoonful... While eating, he mumbled to Chen Xi, "How did you make this porridge? It's really delicious."

Chen Xi smiled and said, "A congee chef who wished to remain anonymous told me that the secret to making congee lies in a bowl of special broth."

Li Yao: "Broth?"

Chen Xi: "It's a secret, I'm not telling you."

Anyway, I'll do it! The two were chatting when a loud and clear voice came from the doorway. "Wow, it smells so good, Sister Chen Xi, what delicious food have you made again?"

Li Yao didn't even need to look to know it was Lin Xiaoxi! Lin Xiaoxi skipped over to the bar and said with a silly smile, "Sister Chen Xi, I'm hungry ('ω')!"

Chen Xi was taken aback for a moment. "Then what do you want to eat? I'll make it for you again."

Lin Xiaoxi objected. "Isn't this readily available?"

Chen Xi: "..."

Li Yao: "..."

The quick- Xiaoxi frowned and immediately realized something was amiss! She turned around and looked towards the fireplace! Sure enough!

Lin Xiaoxi crossed her arms and sneered, "I knew you were back, you Li Big Hoof!"

Li Yao rolled his eyes. "You didn't even notice me!" Lin Xiaoxi yelled at Li Yao, "What are you still sitting there for? Go get me a bowl too! We don't eat alone!"

Li Yao put down the bowl of porridge he was almost finished eating. He really wanted to give Lin Xiaoxi the sarcastic remark he had just learned from the neighbor—ask her if his Boss Li, had been giving her any face lately.

However, after thinking for a moment, Li Yao still got up and walked to the kitchen. "Wait for me, I'll serve you some."

Lin Xiaoxi: "=(д)???"

Has Li Big Hoof lost his mind? He actually went and served her rice without scolding her! When Li Yao brought out the bowl of porridge and placed it in front of her, Li Yao said, "Come on, eat quickly."

Li Yao's face remained expressionless, even showing signs of impatience, but Lin Xiaoxi vividly imagined the scene of Pan Jinlian feeding Wu Dalang his medicine! She stared at the bowl of porridge on the bar. "()..."

Did this bastard drug himself?

Lin Xiaoxi looked at Chen Xi: "Sister Chen Xi, did you make this porridge?"

Chen Xi: "... Yes."

Lin Xiaoxi: "..."

She figured Li Yao wouldn't dare harm her! He wouldn't let her get Aunt Li to beat that Li Big Hoof to death! Lin Xiaoxi glared at Li Yao defiantly, picked up her bowl, and scooped out a spoonful, stuffing it into her mouth!

Wow! You know what, it's really delicious! It's definitely Chen Xi's cooking! Lin Xiaoxi has been hanging out with Chen Xi a lot lately, and she's the one who's noticed the improvement in Chen Xi's cooking skills the most. She often feels a pleasant surprise after not eating it for two days.

Lin Xiaoxi looked at Li Yao triumphantly.

You think I wouldn't dare eat it? Humph! You think your contrarian approach can scare me? Impossible! Lin Xiaoxi ate with great relish; the sweet and mellow taste was truly delicious! As she ate, she asked, "Sister Chen Xi, what kind of porridge is this? Why are there goji berries in it?"

Li Yao replied on Chen Xi's behalf, "Goji berry and pork kidney porridge."

Lin Xiaoxi was taken aback. "... Huh?"

First update! Hope you enjoy reading!