Xixi stared at Chen Xiaojun with wide, curious eyes, as though trying to uncover some secret hidden within him. "Little Xiaojun, how did you make this fish so sour and spicy?"
Chen Xiaojun picked up a slice of fish and answered casually without turning his head. "I used top-quality pickled mustard greens and yellow lantern chili sauce. These seasonings are new, so you probably haven't tried them before. If you want some, you can have Sea God Island's purchasing staff buy them from our outpost."
"Yes, yes! I'll tell them when I get back. If I'd known you had these seasonings earlier, I could have arranged it back in Vast Sea City."
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Xixi kept pressing him. "Little Xiaojun, even with new ingredients and seasonings, your Culinary Arts are simply better than the chefs at our Sea God Hall! Can you tell us how you got this good?"
The corners of Chen Xiaojun's mouth lifted slightly, and he rubbed his chin. "Haha, that's my exclusive secret manual. I can't just share it with anyone."
"Oh, don't be so stingy!" Xixi wheedled, shaking his arm. "Just tell me! I promise I won't tell anyone else!"
Seeing her act like this, Chen Xiaojun couldn't help laughing. "Xixi, why are you acting like a little kid? You're even wheedling!"
Xiao Yi covered her mouth and giggled too. She stepped beside Chen Xiaojun and said softly, "Brother Xiaojun, just satisfy Wuneng's curiosity. I'd like to know your Culinary Arts secrets too."
Looking into Xiao Yi's gentle eyes, Chen Xiaojun felt his heart stir. He put on a serious expression. "All right. Since you're all so eager to know, I'll tell you. My Culinary Arts secret is—cook more, eat more, and experiment more!"
"Huh? That's all?" Zhu Wuneng looked at Chen Xiaojun in disappointment.