After receiving the message, Ling Miao and Susan carefully considered the menu for a long time before finally coming up with it for tomorrow.

Avril and her two companions, along with the general, two adjutants, and herself and Susan, made a total of eight people.

We'll tentatively plan for ten dishes, not including dessert and fruit tea.

Ling Miao looked at the menu and made up her mind.

She pulled Susan along as they prepared to go out shopping.

"I'm not feeling well."

Ling Miao was stunned for a moment, then saw that Susan had her head down.

"Okay, you get some rest and wait for me to come back."

"Um."

A muffled sound came from behind, accompanied by the sound of the door closing.

Ling Miao paused for a moment, but did not turn around.

She didn't know Susan's past, but hoped she could come to terms with it.

Ling Miao lowered her eyes, pondering in her heart, but kept walking towards Xing Chao.

Because we had a target in mind, the purchasing went very smoothly.

Moreover, since Ling Miao bought a lot, the staff provided door-to-door delivery service.

It only takes a short while for them to go and come back.

When she returned, Susan was in the kitchen. Hearing the noise, she poked her head out, still wearing an apron.

"You're back?"

Ling Miao nodded, looking at her as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

Susan stepped forward and took the ingredients from the robot. Only after the staff left with the robot did she turn to look at Ling Miao.

"What's wrong?"

She tilted her head, looking playful.

"It's nothing," Ling Miao looked away, "I'm just thinking about what to cook for tomorrow."

"Don't worry, I'm here for you."

"…good."

Seeing the other person turn around and go into the kitchen with the ingredients, Ling Miao felt complicated. She didn't want to ask, but the other person's condition had indeed not been good these past two days.

But Ling Miao knew very well that if the other party didn't want to talk, it would be useless for her to ask.

Watching Susan busily working in the kitchen, Ling Miao pulled herself together, tied on an apron, and followed her into the kitchen.

Which one to deal with first?

"Well, roast duck takes longer."

"Okay."

Susan carried the duck that Xingchao had already processed, preparing it for further processing.

The ingredients in StarChoice have all undergone a preliminary processing.

Just like this duck in front of me.

The larger feathers have been completely removed, but some fine down and feather roots remain.

Inserted between the duck's skin and flesh, it leaves a bumpy, uneven surface that doesn't look good.

The duck that Ling Miao chose was in its prime, with plump skin and meat and plenty of subcutaneous fat, making it perfect for roast duck.

To enhance the flavor, she even ordered fruitwood from Xingwang.

Fruitwood-roasted duck is famous for its crispy skin and tender duck meat, with a unique fruitwood aroma that lingers on the palate.

In his previous life, he was very popular.

Ling Miao went through the recipe for roast duck in her mind and began to prepare the crispy skin glaze.

The logistics speed of Capital Star exceeded her expectations; the items she bought online arrived almost as soon as the crispy sauce was prepared.

Ling Miao opened the package, and a piece of wood with a fruity scent rolled out.

"Why did you buy so much wood?"

"Isn't there a stove in the kitchen?"

Susan heard the noise and came out out of curiosity, immediately spotting a pile of wood on the ground.

"This is what you need to make roast duck. The duck meat smoked with fruitwood has a unique fruity aroma, which makes the flavor richer."

Listening to Ling Miao's description, Susan couldn't help but swallow hard.

Having spent so much time with Ling Miao, it felt like there was never enough to discover; every dish was new and wonderful to her.

This fruitwood-roasted duck sounds incredibly delicious just from its name.

Susan looked away, trying to regain her composure. "Then I'll go back to processing the ducks."

"Okay, go ahead."

Although she said she was going, Susan's feet were firmly planted in place, unable to move an inch.

She dawdled and finally made her way into the kitchen.

He immediately spotted the duck he was halfway through preparing.

"Good duck, let me eat it, then your trip won't be in vain."

She muttered to herself, her movements becoming increasingly meticulous.

Ling Miao shook her head, a smile spreading across her eyes.

After the duck is processed, it needs to be scalded and air-dried before being put into the oven and smoked with fruitwood.

The whole process is complex and tedious, and takes a long time.

By the time the two finished their work, it was already dark.

"Let's just have something simple to eat today."

Ling Miao rolled up her apron, looked at the ingredients on the table in front of her, and a brilliant idea struck her.

"How about we have a vegetable rice dish for dinner?"

"Simple, filling, and fat-reducing, leaving room for tomorrow's big meal."

Susan looked around at the green vegetables on the table. "That'll do."

Actually, she wanted to eat meat more, but Miaomiao was right, there was a big meal waiting for her tomorrow, so she should save her stomach for today.

Making vegetable rice is a simple and quick process.

Crack two eggs first, heat the oil and add the eggs. The golden egg liquid will quickly solidify and release an enticing aroma. After frying, plate and serve.

Leave some oil in the pan, add the chopped vegetables you want, and continue stir-frying. Finally, add the rice and the previously set aside egg pieces, season simply, and...

A simple, delicious, and low-fat vegetable rice bowl is ready.

Steaming hot, white vapor slowly drifted up from the lush green vegetables, occasionally mixed with rice, making the whole dish refreshing and light.

Susan scooped up a spoonful of the hot rice coated with chunks of egg, paired with a bite of fresh green vegetables—it was incredibly delicious.

"This is so delicious!"

Susan is a carnivore, though she does eat vegetables, but she is extremely picky about them.

I never imagined vegetables could taste so good!

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