But Bibi Dong shook her head. "Teacher really doesn't have much of an appetite."
Jiang Chen served her a bowl of pickled cabbage fish soup and smiled. "Teacher, I caught this fish myself and prepared it with great care. I guarantee it'll whet your appetite."
"Then I'll give it a try." Bibi Dong looked somewhat expectant.
She accepted the spoon Jiang Chen handed her and brought a small sip of the fish soup to her rosy lips.
The moment the soup entered her mouth, her eyes lit up.
The incomparably delicious flavor stimulated her taste buds, while the sourness and spiciness sent her appetite soaring.
No longer caring about her image, she gulped it down in large mouthfuls right in front of Jiang Chen.
The tender, refreshing fish meat drew endless praise from her as well.
"Teacher, slow down. There's more, there's more," Jiang Chen said with a smile as he watched from the side.
Before long, Bibi Dong had completely wiped out the food on the table.
She rubbed her slightly rounded belly and praised, "Xiao Chen, this is the most delicious meal Teacher has had in decades."
"If Teacher wants to eat it, I can cook for you every day from now on," Jiang Chen said with a smile.
"How could Teacher possibly impose on you like that?" Bibi Dong said. Then she gave a sly smile. "However, while we're at sea, Teacher's meals will be in your hands."
"No problem. I guarantee Teacher will be satisfied," Jiang Chen said, patting his chest.
After chatting with Bibi Dong for a while longer, Jiang Chen returned to his room and focused on cultivating.
At dawn, Bibi Dong and Jiang Chen stood on the deck, facing the faintly salty sea breeze as they gazed into the distance.
They had already