Hearing that, Lin Jingchen finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He picked up a piece of greens and tasted it too.
"Good, right? I told you I wasn't lying," Bai Chen asked with a smile.
"It really is pretty good. Uncle Chen's instructions were helpful," Lin Jingchen said.
Uncle Chen had stood beside him earlier, teaching him how to cook.
For example, the wok had to be dry before he added oil. If there was water left inside, the oil would splatter.
And two spoonfuls of salt made the soup taste just right. If he preferred it milder or saltier, he could add or subtract half a spoonful.
Today's soup was pork ribs with carrots and corn. After finishing his meal, Bai Chen ladled himself a bowl.
"Actually, you could blanch the ribs in hot water before putting them in the pot to simmer. That would make the soup more flavorful, but this is already really good," Bai Chen suggested after drinking it.
"Mm, I'll try that next time," Lin Jingchen said with a smile.
After dinner, Bai Chen cleared away the dishes, and Lin Jingchen wiped the table. Then they returned to the room together.
Once inside, Lin Jingchen took a few pieces of clothing out of the wardrobe and handed them to Bai Chen.
"You can wear these after your shower. The underwear is new. I wore this shirt and these trousers in high school. I was about your size back then, so they should fit," Lin Jingchen said, sizing Bai Chen up.
A little surprised, Bai Chen took the clothes and asked somewhat sheepishly, "Thank you. Is this your room?"
He had already thought the room looked lived in.
"Yes, it's mine, but don't worry. I'll sleep in the room next door. They're pretty much the same,"