She recommended it enthusiastically, and seemed very sincere.

Thorne frowned, his expression deep and resolute, convinced that she was protecting his adult's face.

But the other person was a girl, and he was too embarrassed to yell at her. Thorne could only furrow his brows, which curled up like an earthworm.

The two dog ears on its head were twitching around, revealing the owner's inner turmoil.

After a long while, he closed his eyes, straightened his chest, and said loudly, as if he were going to his death heroically, "Then I'll eat with you."

Ling Miao suppressed a laugh as she watched him nod.

"Thank you then."

"You're my little brother."

"It's only right."

As soon as she finished speaking, another person stepped out from behind Ling Miao.

Fan Youyou skipped over, carrying the groceries, and asked, "What little brother?"

She lowered her head to look at Thorne.

"What an adorable child!"

After saying that, she reached out to rub the other person, but Thorne cleverly dodged her.

The other person covered their head, looking wary, and stared wide-eyed at Fan Youyou, saying, "Boys shouldn't have their heads touched."

Fan Youyou bent down and looked at Thorne teasingly, "Then why did you let her touch you?"

"Because I'm the boss."

He patted his chest with great pride and swagger.

Fan Youyou turned her eyes, smiling as she looked at Ling Miao, tilting her head slightly.

"You've already found a boss in such a short time?"

The other person smiled as they arranged the oysters on the grill; the fruitwood charcoal inside the oven was already lit.

The temperature was slowly rising, and the black coal sparkled with tiny, faint sparks that danced upwards.

"Yes, is that not allowed?"

Hearing his younger brother acknowledge him as the leader, Thorne became even more proud. The tiny boy, barely five inches tall, strode confidently to Ling Miao.

"You're very good."

"Of course."

Ling Miao replied in a very serious manner, her fair face full of solemnity, a scene that was both comical and funny to watch.

Fan Youyou turned to the live stream screen and, sure enough, saw that the chat was full of "hahahaha".

[I suddenly find the streamer so cute!]

[Family members really want to pinch the streamer's cheeks [cute][cute]JPG.]

[They really are two kids, one big and one small!]

Those oysters look so delicious!

That's right, that's right.

[Slurp slurp—]

[OMG, I was just feeling touched by this heartwarming scene when I saw a bunch of foodies...]

Okay, I know you're all foodies, please move aside so you don't get the live stream wet.

The smile that had just formed on my lips vanished in an instant, along with all the warmth and emotion.

Haha, this streamer has so many foodies among their fans!

[I'm so curious, is the food the streamer makes really that delicious?]

Try it and you'll see.

Coal conducts heat very quickly when it burns, let alone an iron grill specifically designed for grilling, which conducts heat very rapidly.

The oysters on the grill soon began to sizzle.

The oyster meat, lying quietly inside its shell, shows subtle movements.

The garlic sauce sprinkled on top slowly seeps down as the meat trembles slightly.

A faint, savory aroma wafted out.

Thorne twitched his nose, somewhat curious about the smell.

He followed the scent around several times, finally fixing his gaze on the strange little things that had placed Ling Miao on the grill.

He tilted his head, somewhat curious, but unable to resist the allure of the aroma, he slowly walked over.

"What's this?"

Ling Miao lowered her head, and the other person tilted their head curiously.

An unconscious longing was subtly hidden in his gaze.

"Grilled oysters, would you like to try some?"

Thorne's gaze fell on the oysters on the grill; they were plump and juicy, with tender, succulent flesh.

The strange seasoning sprinkled on top was brightly colored and looked inexplicably dangerous, but the faint fragrance at the tip of the nose seemed to grow stronger and stronger.

He swallowed hard, but ultimately couldn't resist the temptation and slowly nodded.

"I'll only try one."

He held up one finger and emphasized it heavily. Ling Miao looked at his serious expression, bent down and patted his head.

"Sure, you can eat as much as you like."

"I would never like it."

Thorne lowered his head and muttered something.

This stuff doesn't taste good. If it weren't for his younger brother's sake, he wouldn't even try it. The beach is full of these unwanted sea pebbles.

People just kick it around like a pebble.

Despite his thoughts, his gaze kept drifting toward the grill. The strange, intense aroma seemed to be growing stronger, accompanied by a peculiar, slightly pungent scent.

He rubbed his nose and forced himself to suppress the sneeze.

Just kidding, it would be too embarrassing for the boss to sneeze in front of a new underling.

We should wait until we're more familiar with each other before making a decision.

Thorne's eyes darted around, and he couldn't help but chuckle.

Besides, my little brother is all grown up now, so it's reasonable for him to do elementary school problems. The little brother should share the responsibility with the older brother.

He even swallowed his pride to protect her, and went to eat this thing called oysters. In return, his younger brother should do his homework.

Fortunately, I didn't forget to bring my homework when I went on this trip with my parents.

Although it was forced by his parents, Thorne had to admit he was being clever.

He became happier and happier as he thought about it, when suddenly a fragrance came close to him, and he snapped back to reality.

"What are you thinking about? The oysters are ready."

He opened his eyes and was startled by the object that was so close to him.

Ling Miao held up a plate with a plump, round oyster on it.

The oyster meat, served in its shell, is plump, juicy, soft, and tender. Sprinkled with finely minced garlic and chili peppers, it has a touch of barbecue flavor, while the oyster meat grilled over fruitwood has a subtle sweet and fruity aroma.

The two scents blend together without sounding jarring; on the contrary, it's quite wonderful.

The overpowering spiciness of the barbecue was mixed with a hint of sweet fruitiness, which would normally seem strange, but at this moment, Fan Youyou was so happy by the smell that she almost jumped up.

These are oysters made by the livestream host!

The last coconut chicken was gone before I even had a chance to taste it, so I'm going to make up for it now!

She picked up an oyster, and the scorching hot shell made her fingers recoil.

She quickly put them on a plate, eagerly rubbed her hands in cold water, and then stared intently at the oysters in front of her.

Thorne was baffled by her series of expressions. Although the food in front of him smelled so good that it made his mouth water, he still couldn't help but back away.

This is an oyster, something I've never eaten before.

But in order to maintain his authority as the boss in front of his newly acquainted underling, he still picked up the oyster with trembling hands.

He first took a careful sniff.

The rich fragrance at the tip of my nose grew even stronger.