Seeing Grandpa Shi Tu's worried expression, Lu Manman felt a warmth in her heart. "It's okay, I don't feel anything at all. It's as simple as breathing, and doing these things makes me very happy."
People are reciprocal; they've been so good to her, so she'd feel a great sense of accomplishment if she could reciprocate in some way.
Shi Tu carefully observed Lu Manman's expression and, seeing that she didn't seem to be lying, breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good! That's good!"
Shi Tu scooped up a ladle of water with almost pious reverence. The water was so clear and rare that he would feel it was a pity to spill even a single drop. He carefully prepared to wash the vegetables.
"Child, go out and play for a while. We'll call you when dinner is ready."
Lu Manman said helplessly, "Okay, Grandpa Shi, but you don't need to be so nervous. We can have as much water as we want, so let's use it freely!"
"Okay! Grandpa Shi knows, go quickly, Grandpa Shi will cook a really delicious meal for everyone."
"It's so delicious! Okay, Grandpa Shi, take your time making it, there's no rush." Lu Manman was afraid that staying here would affect Grandpa Shi's performance, so she quickly went out the door.
Shi Tu smiled helplessly. This child!
Although Shi Tu readily agreed, he never dared to make a big move. People accustomed to poverty are always hesitant to act when faced with sudden treasures, and besides...
He didn't want his child to be so tired.
Lu Manman was really looking forward to the meal. During this time, her grandfathers had been trying all sorts of ways to get her to eat nutritional supplements, but they just wouldn't let her eat that awful porridge with them.
Today I was finally allowed to eat with them. I'm really looking forward to seeing how those plants, which were created using magical powers—oh, no! I mean, wish-granting abilities—taste.
Moreover... Grandpa Shi Tu said it was absolutely delicious, and thinking about this made Lu Manman's mouth water uncontrollably.
The wait was long, and I wandered around while waiting, checking and filling in any gaps along the way, making the safe zone even more lush and green, like a paradise that made me feel refreshed.
Soon the grandfathers' voices rang out, "Child, come back for dinner!"
They are all looking for her and waiting for her to have dinner.
Lu Manman has very sharp ears. Upon hearing this, she took off running. "Delicious food, here I come!"
Lu Manman quickly arrived at the kitchen. Thinking of the delicious food Dingding would be making, Lu Manman looked at the table with anticipation.
Then I saw a pot of... green paste in the very center of the round table!
Lu Manman: ...That's it?!
It's hard to judge; the really delicious one turned out to be a paste! ≡￣﹏￣≡
What exactly is she expecting?
For some reason, Lu Manman felt uneasy, as if things shouldn't be this way, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what should be the way they should be.
I always felt that food shouldn't just consist of nutritional supplements and green paste.
Seeing everyone's happy and satisfied expressions, Lu Manman had no choice but to suppress her doubts for the time being and started sharing the food with everyone using a small bowl.
Seeing that Lu Manman had only taken a little bit, Chen Hua scooped in several large spoonfuls, saying, "You're still growing, eat more!"
Lu Manman looked at the bowl full of green porridge that was almost overflowing, and was both amused and exasperated. "Alright, alright, if you fill it any more, it'll overflow and be a waste."
Chen Hua then put down his spoon, adding, "Eat more. Grandpa Shi Tu said this is an absolute delicacy, don't miss it."
"Mmm!" Lu Manman nodded, unable to suppress her anticipation, wondering if it would taste really delicious.
After everyone had their portions served, they sat down around the large round table and started eating!
Zhong Lizhong couldn't wait to take a bite and savor it. After that, he couldn't help but exclaim, "This tastes amazing! It's the first time I've ever eaten such delicious food. I really hope I can eat something this delicious in the future."
Chen Hua nodded, "Indeed, it's just as good as fruit."
Qu Fu chuckled, "Most importantly, it's not poisonous."
Shi Tu said with some pride, "That's right, I used several kinds of plants to make it, and it's all thanks to the child's amazing ability."
The others nodded repeatedly, giving Lu Manman a thumbs up.
Then they began to wolf down their food, but after a few bites, they all started to savor it carefully, as this delicious food was worth tasting slowly and carefully.
Upon hearing this, Lu Manman's anticipation soared once again, and she couldn't wait to take a bite.
Lu Manman: ...Why does she still think the taste is just so-so, emmmm, it's just a little sweet and a little fragrant.
Seeing everyone enjoying their meal, Lu Manman didn't say anything and just buried her head in her porridge.
After they finished eating, everyone's bowls were emptied, licked clean, and looked as if they had never been used.
Not wanting to waste anything, Lu Manman followed the example of the others and licked the bowl almost clean, making it look somewhat less out of place.
After they finished eating, Shi Tu poured a glass of water for each of them, which was a long-standing tradition, except that the water had changed from murky to clear.
After a satisfying meal, a glass of sweet and refreshing water made everyone feel incredibly comfortable.
Feng Zhi couldn't help but exclaim, "This is what I call living a good life! It's awesome!"
Qi Chao nodded, "Yes, this water is really sweet, it makes me feel so comfortable."
Everyone looked so content, as if they were living a peaceful and idyllic life.
Lu Manman took a sip from her cup and couldn't help but ask the question that had been bothering her, "Are all the dishes here just porridge? How do you cook mutated beasts? Is it also porridge?"
Everyone burst into laughter upon hearing this, "Of course not."
Shi Tu, who was quite interested in cooking, suddenly brightened up and said, "Maybe I can try it next time I have the chance."
Lu Manman: ...Can everything be muddled? Let's not.
Gu Lin smiled and shook his head. "No, we can use mutated beasts to make barbecue, that... well, it can also fill our stomachs."
Gu Lin originally wanted to say "It smells so good and tastes so good", but when he thought about how Lu Manman wanted to go out to hunt mutated beasts, he was afraid that she would sneak out again like last time when she picked red fruits, so he quickly changed his words.
The others understood what Gu Lin meant and chimed in.
"It can fill your stomach, but the taste is just so-so, very average. It's not as good as plant-based paste."
"Of course, I always get an upset stomach after eating. Just thinking about it makes my stomach start acting up again."
"Fortunately, the children have planted a lot of plants in our safe zone. We can stay here for a year or two without having to go out, and we can also eat delicious and healthy green porridge every day."
"Yes, plant-based paste is still the most popular."
"..."
As Lu Manman listened to everyone's comments, she felt a little suspicious. Was it really true?
Why does her mouth involuntarily water when she hears about barbecue? It's probably a conditioned reflex of her body.
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