They chatted for a while.
Wei Yanchi volunteered to head into the kitchen and show off his cooking skills, solemnly promising to make him an authentic Sichuan meal.
Xie De let him do as he pleased. He wanted to try authentic Hua Country cuisine anyway. He had been eating foreign dishes he could never get used to every day in the Instances, and his tongue felt as though it was losing its sense of taste.
Wei Yanchi worked quickly. He planned to make four dishes and a soup, and as he bustled around the kitchen, the range hood finally saw use again. Xie De glanced back with a sigh.
"455, our kitchen finally has a purpose. We won't have to eat that bland takeout every day like before."
455 was displeased. "What do you mean, bland takeout? Those were nutritious meals I specially ordered for you! They strengthened your body, sharpened your eyesight, cleared your mind, and perfectly supported every bodily function. So much care went into preparing them-I had them tailored specifically to you!"
"...Thank you."
"Hmph. You're welcome."
By the time Wei Yanchi finished cooking, Xie De had finished that movie and moved on to the next-1989's Batman. If the previous film marked Joker's first appearance, this one established a more iconic portrayal of him while also setting the Batman films on the path to commercial success.
Wei Yanchi brought the food to the table.
"Mr. 39, come try my cooking."
Xie De set Coal Ball aside and casually tied his hair back, letting it drape over his shoulder. He rose and went over to inspect the table.
Wei Yanchi had made four dishes and a soup: the Sichuan classics fish-fragrant shredded pork, kung pao chicken, mapo tofu, and twice-cooked pork, along with tomato and egg soup. The