Just as Ruri was thinking, Mei Ling Hyuga came out of the kitchen carrying the food and said to him, "All right, Ruri, come and eat! I just made a few simple dishes, so make do with these for now. We'll have a proper meal tonight!"
"Okay, thank you, Aunt Meiling! Honestly, I didn't get to eat much good food during those days of fighting. There were several times out there when I missed your cooking. Now I finally get to eat it!" Ruri sat down at the dining table, looked at the food in his bowl, and spoke to Mei Ling Hyuga.
"All right, Ruri! Since you missed my cooking so much, hurry up and eat. It won't taste good once it gets cold! After you finish, go take a bath. Those days on the battlefield must have worn you out. Have a bath to relax, and get some good rest over the next few days!" Mei Ling Hyuga picked up Neji Hyuga, who was playing on the floor, sat down on the sofa, and spoke to Ruri.
"Okay, Aunt Meiling!" With that, Ruri turned his head and went out-the food Mei Ling Hyuga had made for him.
Indeed, no matter where he went, nothing tasted as good as the food at home!
After going so many days without Mei Ling Hyuga's cooking, Ruri quickly polished off everything she had made. Once he finished the rice in his bowl, he leaned back in his chair and let out a burp.
"Aunt Meiling, I'm finished! I can never get enough of your cooking, no matter when I eat it. It's just so delicious!" Ruri looked at Mei Ling Hyuga and spoke to her with a smile.
"What a sweet talker you are, Ruri! All right, don't bother clearing the dishes.