Ning Rongrong Breaks Down Again?

"Oscar, why were you being so mysterious? Why did you bring us to the cafeteria?"

"Don't tell me the cafeteria food is the unforgettable delicacy you were talking about?"

Ma Hongjun looked at the cafeteria doors before him, and all anticipation for the delicacy Oscar had mentioned instantly vanished.

"Hehe! Just follow me. I'm the only one who knows what's so amazing about this." Oscar still wore that smiling face, speaking with an air of mystery.

As he spoke, he pushed open the cafeteria doors and led everyone toward the kitchen.

Seeing this, Ning Rongrong had a bad feeling.

"Hey, Oscar, the delicacy you mentioned couldn't be something you made while practicing, could it?"

Ning Rongrong frowned, her tone filled with disdain.

The training had left her starving as well. Since Oscar had made it sound so mysterious, she had followed along out of curiosity.

Oscar did not answer her and simply led everyone inside.

The next moment, a figure appeared before them. He wore a chef's uniform, with a round build and a gentle smile on his plump face.

"Huh? Teacher Shao Xin!" Ma Hongjun was the first to recognize the figure sitting in a rocking chair in the kitchen.

Shao Xin, a Level 71 Food-Type Soul Saint. Among all the Food-Type Soul Masters on the continent, he could rank among the top five!

"Huh? What are all of you doing here?" Seeing so many people, Shao Xin was a little bewildered and deeply confused.

"Ah, Teacher Shao Xin, we just went through some devilish training. Didn't we come to replenish our nutrition with you?" Oscar walked up to Shao Xin with a grin and explained.

Hearing that, Shao Xin suddenly understood. He laughed. "Haha! You brat, I only told you to come by yourself every day, yet you exposed us so quickly."

"Come on, Teacher Shao Xin. I just wanted them to know how amazing you are too." Oscar flattered him ingratiatingly.

"Fine! I know what you're thinking. But my offer still stands: become my disciple, and I'll do anything you ask!"

"Flender should have told you already. I only came here because of you."

Without any hesitation, Shao Xin smilingly stated his condition to Oscar.

He had wanted to take Oscar as his disciple for a long time. He had remained at Shrek Academy because of Oscar as well. Otherwise, given his status, why would he lower himself to stay at such a small academy?

He was not Zhao Wuji, who was on the run. At his age and with his Soul Power, he could easily receive far better treatment elsewhere.

"Sure! I agree." Oscar agreed with a grin, without the slightest hesitation.

But he answered too quickly, leaving Shao Xin momentarily unable to react. He could hardly believe his ears. Staring at Oscar in disbelief, he said again, "Say that again!"

"I said I agree, Teacher." Oscar dropped his playful expression and answered seriously.

The moment those words left his mouth, excited tears streamed from Shao Xin's eyes. He pulled Oscar into a fierce embrace, filled with overwhelming joy.

"You finally agreed! You finally agreed!"

He kept repeating those two sentences, his excitement and delight impossible to conceal.

"Ahem! All right, Teacher, don't be like this. They'll misunderstand us soon. I'll get embarrassed." Oscar coughed twice and spoke in a cheeky tone.

Hearing that, Shao Xin released him and declared boldly, "It's fine! Whoever dares gossip about you, I'll deal with them!"

"Uh... well, we're almost starving to death, so could we get something to eat first, Teacher?" Oscar scratched the back of his head and asked.

"No problem. What do you want to eat? Your teacher will make it for you!" Shao Xin answered excitedly.

Now, whenever he heard Oscar call him Teacher, he was overjoyed!

"Gu Yi, you choose first. Pick whatever you want to eat. Back in the Star Dou Great Forest, if it hadn't been for you, none of us would have made it back." Oscar looked at Gu Yi with gratitude as he spoke.

Gu Yi had not only helped him obtain his soul ring, but had also indirectly saved his life. He would always remember that favor.

Gu Yi did not answer immediately. Instead, he turned to Zhu Zhuqing and asked softly, "What do you want to eat? Whatever you eat, I'll eat."

Hearing that, Zhu Zhuqing's heart warmed. A faint blush appeared on her lovely face as she replied, "Fish. Braised fish."

Fish was Zhu Zhuqing's favorite food.

"Okay! Wait fifteen minutes."

With that, Shao Xin walked to the side and began getting to work.

As a Level 71 Food-Type Soul Saint, his culinary skills were exceptionally formidable.

A kitchen knife danced through his hands with astonishing mastery. Watching from the side, everyone found it pleasing to the eye and soon became utterly captivated.

While everyone was distracted, a braised fish that was perfect in color, aroma, and flavor had already been placed before Zhu Zhuqing.

The fragrance it gave off was enough to tug at everyone's heartstrings. They stared fixedly at the plate of fish as their stomachs all rumbled in unison.

Seeing their reactions, Shao Xin felt rather pleased with himself. He looked at Zhu Zhuqing and smiled. "Come, give it a taste."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded. Her eyes had long since been drawn to the fish, unable to look away. Just smelling that aroma was already almost more than she could bear.

Taking the chopsticks Gu Yi handed her, she gently picked up a piece of fish belly and put it into her mouth.

After just one bite, Zhu Zhuqing was completely won over. Her face was filled with satisfaction and happiness, leaving everyone else present staring blankly.

"It's so delicious! Gu Yi, hurry and try some!"

After eating the first piece, Zhu Zhuqing immediately picked up another piece and held it to Gu Yi's lips, speaking excitedly.

Gu Yi smiled, opened his mouth, and accepted Zhu Zhuqing's feeding.

He savored the braised fish carefully. It was as if all the exhaustion in his body had been forgotten, leaving only contentment in his heart.

"Damn! Is it really that outrageous? Oscar! I want a roast chicken!"

Seeing their blissful expressions, Ma Hongjun could no longer hold back. Drool was practically about to spill onto the floor.

But Oscar shook his head and looked at Gu Yi again with a smile. "Gu Yi, pick another dish. That one was Zhu Zhuqing's. Name another one."

Before Gu Yi could answer, Ning Rongrong rushed to his side and said excitedly, "Gu Yi, you know Kung Pao Chicken is my favorite."

She could not endure it any longer. The aroma of that braised fish was driving her mad.

Even though she was used to delicacies from both land and sea, she could not resist the temptation of that scent. Her hunger only stirred her restless heart further.

Right now, all she wanted was for Gu Yi to quickly order a dish for her too. She truly wanted a taste!

But Gu Yi merely gave her a cold glance before replying:

"Oh."

Then he turned to Shao Xin and said with a smile, "Sorry to trouble you, Teacher Shao Xin. Please make another roast chicken for Ma Hongjun."

"Sure, no problem." Shao Xin gave Gu Yi and Ning Rongrong a meaningful look as he agreed.

"Yeah! Gu Yi, I love you!" Ma Hongjun jumped up excitedly and shouted.

But Ning Rongrong, standing nearby, was furious.

She glared at Gu Yi and demanded in confusion, "Didn't I tell you that Kung Pao Chicken is my favorite?"

Gu Yi met her gaze indifferently and replied coldly:

"Oh, I know. So what?"