Ling Miao was in the backyard thinking about what to cook for tonight.

Because of the sudden popularity of cold-cooked rabbit, she unusually took a break and didn't introduce any new dishes.

Instead, he would steal a moment of leisure from his busy schedule and lazily lean back in a deck chair in the backyard, basking in the sun.

The warm sunshine felt gentle on my face, not scorching, perhaps because the temperature was a bit lower today and the sun wasn't too strong.

The sun shines warmly on people, making them feel languid and sleepy.

Hearing footsteps, Ling Miao lifted her long eyelashes, revealing a shadow falling in front of her.

She blinked several times before she could make out who the person was.

"General?"

Cedrian lowered his eyes and saw the blush on the other person's face from sunbathing; the fine downy hairs looked incredibly cute in the sunlight.

With those bright and gentle almond-shaped eyes, she looks as soft and adorable as a baby that you can't help but want to hold in your hands.

At that moment, the cub was looking at him with its big, sleepy eyes.

Cedrian's heart melted instantly; his sharp edges softened, and he became cautious without even realizing it.

"Just call me by my name."

Ling Miao stood up, somewhat awkwardly avoiding the other person's gaze.

Is there something you need?

Ling Miao deliberately avoided the other person's words.

A hint of disappointment flashed in Cedrian's eyes. "I'm going back."

"Oh...I see..."

"Then I wish you a safe journey?"

The other person pursed their lips, a rare hint of embarrassment appearing on their usually indifferent face. "You..."

Before he could finish speaking, Ling Miao spoke up.

"I'll make you some food that's easy to carry."

"....good."

Sedrian put aside his many thoughts and watched as the other person walked briskly into the kitchen.

He stood alone for a while, watching the other person's figure disappear through the kitchen doorway.

Ling Miao stood in the kitchen, patting her slightly flushed cheeks. Only after the heat subsided did she have the peace of mind to look around and carefully consider what food to make.

It should be easy to carry and store.

She was immediately stumped, just then old lady Odeya came in with the twins.

The two children, covered in sweat and with rosy cheeks, ran energetically towards Ling Miao as soon as they saw her.

"Sister Miaomiao!"

Ling Miao was hugged by the two men, one on each side.

"It's so salty."

Lerin, with a pained expression, reached up to wipe the sweat from his mouth, then looked up as if to whine, but suddenly he was lifted into the air.

He struggled a couple of times in a panic, but Ling Miao pulled him into her arms. "You're such a clever little devil."

Le Lin was completely bewildered. He saw Ling Miao put him down and turn to walk towards the place where the ingredients were piled up.

"Make a pickle, and it will make you eat rice no matter what you put it with."

He heard Ling Miao muttering softly as she quickly rummaged through the ingredients.

"Found it!"

The group looked over curiously and saw that the other person was carrying a bag of dried shiitake mushrooms.

What dish are you preparing?

Rella followed closely behind, and as soon as she stepped into the kitchen, she saw Ling Miao pick up the ingredients again.

But to my surprise, I saw the other person shake their head.

"It's not a new dish, it's a pickled vegetable that goes well with rice."

"Pickled vegetables?"

Another new and unfamiliar term. Rella eagerly approached, curiously examining the bag of dried mushrooms in her hand.

Suddenly, I remembered the large number of jars displayed in the other party's storage room.

"Is it the same as the pickled vegetables you mentioned?"

"Pretty much, but pickled vegetables are generally used as ingredients, while preserved vegetables are eaten directly with rice."

Hearing Rella mention the pickled vegetables in the storage room, she remembered the jar of pickled cowpeas she had made before.

Because the pickling time is shorter than that of sauerkraut, the jar has not been opened yet.

Now, judging by the time, it's time to open the altar.

Rella, oblivious to Ling Miao's distraction, rubbed her hands excitedly, "Can we keep some for ourselves?"

Ling Miao smiled helplessly, "When have I ever not left any?"

"hey-hey"

Rella chuckled, a little embarrassed, "It's just that we never have enough to eat."

Hearing this, Ling Miao looked up at her and said, "Your face has gotten rounder."

Rella was very generous; she waved her hand dismissively, "Being able to eat is a blessing."

Many people want to eat it, but they can't get any.

Thinking of the packed restaurants outside, where there wasn't enough room to sit, and diners who would miss out on food if they arrived even slightly late, Rella said she was in a good mood.

She's just gained weight, which means she's eating well.

She thought this with a self-righteous air, her undisguised, burning gaze fixed on the dried shiitake mushrooms.

How do I take this medicine?

"You can make it into pickles and use it with rice or noodles."

Rella seemed to understand, but rolled up her sleeves, ready to help.

"Let me chop the meat."

She had just reached out her hand when a thick, honey-colored arm grabbed the piece of fatty pork belly before she could.

Hobson picked up the pork belly, wielded the cleaver, and began to cut the meat.

After slicing the pork belly into uniformly thin slices, then shred it, and finally mince it into snow-white and tender pork cubes.

As Rella watched the other person's skillful and fluid movements, a sense of crisis suddenly rose in her heart.

He glanced at the other person with wide eyes.

He quickly took the dried shiitake mushrooms from Ling Miao's hand.

Ling Miao was puzzled by the other person's enthusiastic attitude. The other person glanced at her, and Rella puffed out her chest, her eyes shining. Ling Miao looked at her and said, "Then we need to soak it first."

"It will take an hour."

Rella, carrying the dried shiitake mushrooms, enthusiastically filled a basin with water and poured the dried mushrooms into it.

She was full of energy, moving with great confidence and pride, which made Ling Miao turn her head and take another look at her.

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