Sunlight spilled through the window lattice, bathing the kitchen in a sweet, honey-colored glow.
The slender girl had tied her ink-black hair into a ponytail and fastened a floral apron around her waist. Her jade-like hand wielded a wooden spatula, flipping the scallion, meat, and egg pancakes in the pan.
Beside her, steam carrying a delicate fragrance continuously drifted from a bamboo steamer, where dozens of exquisite little soup dumplings sat.
In another clay pot, preserved egg and lean pork congee bubbled away.
"Done." Gu Yue cheerfully plated the fried pancakes, then skillfully picked up a sliced piece with her chopsticks. Supporting it underneath with her other hand, she offered it to the boy beside her with a beaming smile. "Senior Brother, give it a try?"
The boy lowered his head and took it, producing a distinct crunch as he bit down.
Though its surface looked crisp, the inside still retained the soft, chewy texture of kneaded flour. The pre-marinated minced meat blended with the rich flavor of egg, while the scallion oil added a savory freshness. It was as though he had eaten hawthorn; his appetite instantly opened up, and he could not wait to take a few more bites.
"How is it?" Expectation gleamed in Gu Yue's eyes.
It had been nearly a month since they arrived in Shrek City. After a month of learning to cook, Gu Yue had already mastered all sorts of breakfast dishes. She was not limited to Western breakfasts either; she could make all kinds of Chinese breakfast foods with ease. It had to be said that Gu Yue cooking gave her the distinct air of a virtuous wife and loving mother.
Even Nan Liujing could not find a single fault with the pancake. After swallowing it, he immediately gave her a thumbs-up.