The live stream room was completely silent.

All that could be heard was Ling Miao's slow, gentle chewing sounds, while the rest of the people were captivated by this wonderful early spring encounter.

Meanwhile, the number of people clicking to follow the streamer is growing rapidly, a terrifying figure that goes unnoticed by the system.

Ling Miao was unaware of the system's actions. She put down the small bowl, divided the prepared bamboo shoot and three-delicacy soup into three portions, and, as usual, purchased three portions of rice from the system.

The crowd, still waiting for the second tasting: ? ? ?

Host, have you forgotten something?

Everyone watched as Ling Miao picked up the tray and carried the prepared dishes out of the kitchen.

Bring it out of the kitchen?

Avril took a deep breath of the fragrance filling the air. The wisps of white mist grew thicker and thicker over time, making one's mouth water and causing them to swallow their saliva repeatedly.

Seeing Ling Miao come out carrying a tray, she subtly straightened her slightly bent posture and smiled brightly: "It's making my mouth water, it smells so good!"

Ellis didn't speak, but her expression was expectant. As for Kerry, who was diagonally opposite, he had his head down, and Ling Miao couldn't see the expression on his face.

Please enjoy your meal.

Avril picked up her chopsticks and eagerly reached into the casserole, but stopped when she saw a piece of bright red dried shrimp.

"Is this a river shrimp?"

"Yes."

Seeing the change in the other person's expression, Ling Miao added, "It's mainly to enhance the flavor. You can pick it out if you don't like it."

Seeing the sincerity of the other party's attitude, Avril couldn't say anything more. Even though the fragrance was still strong, her expectations had diminished considerably.

She dislikes any river delicacies whatsoever; she doesn't like to eat anything from the water.

The casserole was filled with a variety of ingredients. Although it was called soup, it was almost like a main dish. It was a big bowl full of ingredients. If it weren't for the river shrimp, Avril would have been very satisfied with this bowl.

Avril picked up a plump, tender seafood mushroom with her chopsticks. Brownish broth dripped down, making her throat tighten. A strange sense of anticipation welled up inside her.

Open your mouth and take a bite; it's soft, bouncy, and chewy, with juice bursting between your teeth, flowing from between your lips and teeth to the tip of your tongue, instantly stimulating your taste buds, and the fresh flavor spreading all the way to your brain.

Okay, that's delicious!

Avril froze, her fingers hovering in mid-air. The two beside her didn't notice her unusual expression; Kerry remained calm, his raised chopsticks seemingly still contemplating.

Without thinking too much, Ellis picked up a spoon, scooped up a spoonful of soup, and brought it to her mouth.

"!"

"It tastes so good!"

Ellis's eyes widened, and she gasped in surprise.

Avril snapped out of her daze, saw her companion's identical expression, smiled knowingly, and turned to see Kerry's expression, raising an eyebrow as if she were watching a good show.

Finally, he picked up a piece of bamboo shoot.

Kerry held the bamboo shoot slice between his chopsticks up to his eyes and examined it carefully. The aroma was still wafting from it. He frowned, his expression a mixture of sadness and joy, as if he had made a major decision. He slowly put the bamboo shoot slice into his mouth.

Avril got her wish and saw Kerry, whose face was equally stiff and shocked.

This good mood lasted until the very end of the meal, when only a little bit of soup and some river shrimp remained in the casserole.

After hesitating for a long time, Avril finally picked up her chopsticks and reached for the remaining river shrimp.

The bright red river shrimp were curled up, and they looked... delicious?

She hesitated for a moment, but still put the river shrimp in her mouth.

A burst of rich, savory flavor erupted on her tongue, the intense aroma cleansing every inch of her body. Avril opened her eyes in surprise, only to be met with two equally satisfied faces.

"belch"

"belch"

Ellis and Kerry let out a burp one after the other. Ellis didn't react much, but Kerry's face slowly turned red, gradually becoming the same color as the river shrimp in the casserole under Avril's gaze.

Avril suppressed a laugh, looked away, and surveyed the restaurant with a normal expression.

Extremely rudimentary.

That was my previous impression, but now I need to use a different word.

Who knows, some masters just prefer to live a life of seclusion in the city.

Satisfied with the meal, the three rested for a while and decided to continue eating there until they left Tadar.

After discussing it, Kerry and Ellis went out to find a transit station for the starship to dock, while Avril stayed in the restaurant.

Ling Miao was unaware of the three people's decision. She turned off the live stream and began tidying up the kitchen.

The crowd still waiting for the streamer: "....."

Xiong Yichen and his sister: "..."

Seriously, are live streamers these days so unambitious?

Xiong Yichen turned to look at his sister. The two stared at each other, both looking at the black interface with cold, capitalized text that read—

The streamer has ended the broadcast.

"How about we try sending the streamer a private message?"

Xiong Yixi made a suggestion, her two round black ears on her head twitching occasionally. She frowned, remembering the unparalleled deliciousness just now, and couldn't help but swallow her saliva.

I really want to eat it.

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Xiong Yichen agreed with his sister's idea, and the two of them tentatively sent a private message to each other while holding the Star Brain.

——

A huge starship,

A black-uniformed officer knocked on the door, and a deep voice came from inside.

"Enter"

The door opened, and a man sat behind a square desk. He looked up, his facial features partially obscured by shadows, revealing a sharp and handsome face. His dark eyes looked over, exuding an imposing aura.

Sony lowered his head and dutifully reported the message he had just received: "General, news has come from the Federal Military Academy that three freshmen have been suspected of encountering space pirates during their journey and are now out of contact."

He paused, then added, "They must have encountered them while the space pirates were on the move."

Cedrian frowned slightly, somewhat surprised, but his thoughts quickly came to a conclusion.

“Circle all nearby planets and wait to launch a signal.”

"Hmm?" Sony was surprised by this decision. He looked up and met the general's eyes, instantly understanding what the other meant.

He admired the general's thoughtfulness and consideration, and backed away to close the door.

The roaming space pirates didn't cause much damage, so naturally they couldn't muster any offensive power.

While demarcating the area, they kept a close watch on the signals, which not only ensured that they could keep track of the other party's whereabouts, but also greatly honed the abilities of the three students.

No matter how much theory you read in a book, it can't replace practice. Only through personal experience can you truly transform yourself.