After a heated exchange, both men achieved their goals.
Despite this, none of them felt happy.
It feels like we won, but it also feels like we lost.
My mood is more than just a little melancholy.
"Hmm? What's that smell?" Gong Yu's expression changed slightly, and he suddenly asked.
Jiang Li sniffed, but couldn't smell anything. She looked puzzled. "No... I don't smell anything."
Lu Shiyan's expression changed slightly, and he subtly moved the spatula.
During the time when he had a good relationship with Gong Yu, he knew that Gong Yu had an exceptionally keen sense of smell.
The fact that he suddenly said that means he must have smelled something.
Then he remembered that he was cooking, and although he hadn't smelled anything burning yet, but...
If we delay any longer, this dish will definitely not be able to be eaten by this person.
I peeked at the food in the pot; it was almost dry. Thank goodness…
The dish was slightly burnt, but it was nowhere near charred.
However, this slight charring is a level that many dishes try to achieve but can never quite get the timing right. Lu Shiyan's version this time can be described as perfect.
For a time...
My feelings are even more complicated now.
Gong Yu was taken aback upon seeing this.
He hadn't noticed that Lu Shiyan was actually cooking.
Jiang Li noticed Gong Yu's expression and saw that he looked complicated. She immediately assured him, "Third Senior Brother, don't be fooled by Ayan's aloof and pampered young master appearance. He's an amazing cook, really!"
Gong Yu glared at Jiang Li, his tone firm yet hesitant as he asked, "Your cooking is good? You wouldn't have... lost your allegiance because his cooking is good, would you?"
Gong Yu was well aware of his junior sister's character.
She wasn't particularly concerned about other things, but when it came to food...
Especially when it comes to delicious food, she might really lose control of herself.
Jiang Li's expression faltered for a moment, but she quickly retorted confidently, "Food is the most important thing for people. What's wrong with me liking good food? Or are you saying that you can live without eating, Third Senior Brother?"
Gong Yu: "..."
Being attracted by delicious food and not eating are two different concepts, right?
My junior sister's ability to twist concepts has improved quite a bit.
"Brother Yu, come and have something to eat."
Lu Shiyan made tomato and egg noodles for Gong Yu, and also made him hot and sour shredded potatoes and dry-fried green beans.
These are all quick and easy dishes, so they didn't waste much time.
It's the middle of the night, and it's not good to eat anything fancy.
That's enough.
Gong Yu's gaze swept over the food, his expression changing slightly. Then he said arrogantly, "There's no such thing as a free lunch. I don't want to eat your food. Who knows what you put in it?"
Jiang Li: "..."
Third Senior Brother's stubbornness...
Jiang Li couldn't help but rub her forehead.
However, she lowered her voice and quietly asked Gong Yu, "Third Senior Brother, are you really not hungry? I know you basically don't eat airplane food, so you definitely didn't eat anything on the plane. If you calculate the time, you should be hungry by now."
Gong Yu glared at Jiang Li, "If you don't speak, no one will think you're mute."
Is this still his beloved junior sister?
Is this little cotton-padded jacket leaking air?
Most importantly, this drafty little cotton-padded jacket blows the wind towards him, while keeping the wolf cubs outside warm!
It's to the point that just thinking about it makes me angry.
Jiang Li pouted, looking completely innocent. "Third Senior Brother, stop struggling. I can feel your stomach acting up!"
Gong Yu: "..."
We can get rid of this junior sister.
Just then, Jiang Li turned to look at Lu Shiyan and asked expectantly, "Ayan, is this the only bowl of noodles?"
Lu Shiyan's lips curled up slightly, and he said in a doting tone, "You're such a little glutton, of course you'll get your share!"
As he spoke, Lu Shiyan went back into the kitchen, brought out the noodles he had made for Jiang Li, and handed them to her.
However, compared to the bowl given to the palace, this bowl of noodles was much smaller.
Half a bowl of noodles and more than half a bowl of soup—not a lot, but enough to satisfy a lonely mouth.
Jiang Li took the noodles and drank a mouthful of soup with relish. "Mmm...it's so delicious! This soup warms my stomach and makes me feel like all the fatigue of the day has disappeared."
Jiang Li took a sip of soup and glanced at Gong Yu. Her satisfied expression made Gong Yu envious.
At once……
Jiang Li would be well-suited to be a mukbang (eating broadcast) host.
The way she eats makes you want to eat with her.
Swallowing hard, Gong Yu's stomach did indeed protest, making a soft rumbling sound.
Fortunately, the sound wasn't very loud; only he could hear it.
Is Lu Shiyan's cooking really that delicious?
His gaze inadvertently fell on the food on the table.
Those noodles and the noodles Jiang Li is eating came from the same pot, so they should taste the same, right?
Jiang Li is eating so happily...
This noodle dish is sure to be delicious.
Thinking about it, Gong Yu tried hard to withdraw his gaze, not letting himself pay too much attention to things that "did not belong" to him.
"Third Senior Brother..." Jiang Li quickly finished her noodles and then looked at the table. "Do you want some?"
"I..." Gong Yu thought Jiang Li was going to try to persuade him again, so he tried to put on a show of deference.
"If you're not going to eat it, then I'll eat it," Jiang Li added before Gong Yu could finish speaking.
Gong Yu: "???"
Didn't you want to persuade me to eat it?
So, you wanted to steal my food?
This thought made Gong Yu's face darken.
"Eating so much so late at night, aren't you afraid of feeling unwell!" Gong Yu said irritably.
Jiang Li put on an innocent expression and said seriously, "I'm not feeling unwell. It's only a little bit. My digestive system is very good. I can eat a lot. You know that. This little bit isn't even enough to fill a tooth gap."
Gong Yu: "..."
Suddenly I don't want to talk to her anymore.
"Third Senior Brother..." Jiang Li picked up the bowl of noodles that belonged to Gong Yu, and even waved it in front of Gong Yu to confirm again, "Are you really not going to eat it? If you answer no, I will really eat it."
"Why aren't you eating?" Gong Yu snatched the bowl of noodles and sat down at the table.
After taking a bite of noodles in a huff, Gong Yu's expression froze.
The taste and texture...
If the first bite of noodles was inspired by Jiang Li, then what followed...
It was naturally because I was attracted by the delicious food; it was a very natural thing.
Now that he had already eaten, Gong Yu stopped being coy and naturally didn't leave any of the dishes on the table untouched.
When he had almost finished eating...
Only then did I finally realize that I...
They actually ate so much!
"Is it good?" After putting down his chopsticks, Gong Yu met Jiang Li's smiling eyes and was asked this question.
Gong Yu was silent for a moment, then said rather awkwardly, "It's just... so-so."
"To receive a 'so-so' from Brother Yu..." Lu Shiyan's voice rang out from the side, "I think that's the best compliment."
Gong Yu: "..."
Do you even have the right to speak?
Men, drag this wolf cub out of here!
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