Leaning against the bed, her heart pounded violently, "thump-thump." The young woman's face was flushed, and her voice carried a hint of pla
Leaning against the bed, her heart pounded violently, "thump-thump." The young woman's face was flushed, and her voice carried a hint of playful reproach.
Under Dylan's massage, the fatigue accumulated in her jade-like feet from the long day was gradually released, and the price she paid was...
Ding!
Her hands gripping the bedsheets tightly, her face a mask of crimson, the young woman let out a bewitching sound, causing Dylan to feel a surge of excitement.
The pain from the soles of her feet should have made her feel immense agony, but the faint, tingling numbness that followed made her unable to resist letting out a low cry.
This feeling, a mix of pain and pleasure, was something she couldn't stop, unable to control herself.
"How does that saying go? A woman doesn't love a man unless he's a little bad."
"So now, for the me who is being bad to you, do you love me or not? My dear little Alice~"
His large hand gradually moved up from her foot. Dylan's voice was tinged with a flirtatious tone, while his other hand mischievously tickled the sole of her foot, making her want to pull back, yet she was held tightly by him, which made the young woman's face flush even more.
"You ask what you already know! Of course, I like you! Dylan-nii, you're really the worst!"
Feeling Dylan's increasingly restless hands, Alice Nakiri went from sitting up to lying on the bed, her chest heaving violently up and down.
After composing herself for a good while, she finally spoke this sentence, full of coquettish charm.
"Go take a shower first. You've been on a plane for hours and playing for days; you must be very tired. As for the parts above your feet..."
Taking a deep breath, Dylan let go of her hand, forcibly suppressing the desire in his heart. He decided to proceed to the next step after she had showered; if he kept massaging, he was liable to make a mistake.
Alice Nakiri's body trembled as she nodded lightly. Looking at Dylan sitting beside her, a feeling of joy arose in her heart.
Then, she opened her arms and wrapped them tightly around his neck. Looking at his handsome, extraordinary face, she leaned in and kissed him.
Seeing Alice Nakiri proactively press against him, revealing such affection, Dylan naturally couldn't push her away.
After kissing for a while, Alice Nakiri reluctantly pulled away, then took her pajamas from her suitcase and walked into the bathroom.
Watching the young woman's back, Dylan withdrew his gaze, silently changed the TV channel to Crayon Shin-chan, and sat on the bed.
This posture was a habit he had developed from holding a little Alice while watching TV in his childhood.
Children love new things and are full of curiosity about the outside world. But because honing his culinary skills required staying at home, he rarely went out except for holidays. For little Alice, TV was the best medium to connect with the world.
And under Dylan's intentional guidance, little Alice fell in love with animes like Crayon Shin-chan and Doraemon. When she was little, she would often pester Dylan to "see the elephant."
Later, when she grew a bit older, after receiving extremely detailed instruction from Leonora Nakiri, she understood her gaffe and never shouted that again.
Before long, the sound of running water came from the bathroom.
Dylan watched TV, smiling from time to time, while the kitchen was filled with the aroma of steak.
"How nice!"
Swirling the cocktail in his glass and watching Crayon Shin-chan, Dylan couldn't help but sigh, then leaned back against the headboard pillow.
This scene, this feeling, reminded him of a certain summer afternoon in Northern Europe.
The sun was bright, and the young girl was as lazy as a little cat.
Lying in his arms, she let out bell-like laughter.
The cicadas chirped incessantly outside the window, steam and fragrance rose from the kitchen, the sound of children playing came from the TV—everything was so beautiful and comfortable.
And now, the room was warmed by the heater, the same cartoon was playing on the TV, and the young woman was bathing in the bathroom, as if he had returned to that leisurely afternoon.
Time ticked by.
Dylan stood up from the bed and strode towards the kitchen.
It's unknown whether it was due to shyness or simply not being ready, but Alice Nakiri stayed in the bathroom for a long time, reluctant to come out.
"Not bad, the heat is just right."
Walking into the kitchen and opening the pressure cooker lid, smelling the aroma in the air, Dylan used chopsticks to pick out the beef. After being pressure-cooked, the bones on both sides of the beef ribs were protruding, looking very appetizing. Dylan arranged them evenly on a plate.
He took a pot, poured the broth from the pressure cooker through a strainer to filter out the vegetable residue. Then he turned up the heat to reduce the sauce. When the sauce had reduced by half, he added the arranged beef ribs.
He took another pot, added onion and garlic, and stir-fried them until fragrant. Then, he used the Eternity Blade to cut two mushrooms, making them fresh again. After draining them thoroughly, he added them to the pot.
A spoonful of wine, a spoonful of cream, creating a perfect cream of mushroom purée. Then he added salt and chicken powder for seasoning.
Stirring it a couple of times with a spoon, then turning off the heat, Dylan took a high-speed blender from nearby, cut an avocado, and poured the cream of mushroom purée from the pot into it.
He turned on the blender, pulverizing the numerous ingredients together, turning them into a green, fragrant sauce. Then he used a high-mesh-count sieve to strain it.
In the other pot, the sauce was also gradually reducing due to the rising temperature.
Dylan took the beef ribs out, arranged them neatly on a plate, then took some butter and flour, mixed them evenly, and added them to the pot with the remaining sauce.
He reduced it on high heat, then filtered it through a high-mesh-count sieve. This would make the sauce's texture smoother and create a layering effect with the beef rib sauce.
A spoonful of cream of mushroom purée as a base, tapped in the center with a spoon to spread it across the plate, with the beef ribs placed on top.
"Let's add some bacon bits and parsley for color and flavor."
Looking at the dish before him, Dylan stroked his chin, this thought appearing in his mind. He then chopped some bacon and parsley and sautéed them in the residual oil.
After finishing, Dylan spread both over the beef ribs. The color of the dish instantly became richer, making one's appetite soar.
At the same time, the bathroom door opened. Alice Nakiri, having already blow-dried her hair, walked out and came to the inner side of the balcony.
There sat a small round wooden table, on which were two cocktails and glasses. Alice Nakiri sat in one of the seats.
Watching Dylan's busy figure, she didn't speak, just watched him infatuatedly, and then saw him knock on the adjacent door.
"Your dinner. I didn't steam any rice, so I gave you two extra pieces of meat. Rest early tonight, don't open the window, and you need to build up your energy for tomorrow's battle."
Walking out of the kitchen, Dylan didn't immediately go to Alice Nakiri but knocked on the adjacent door, holding a super-large portion of steak.
Looking at Kikuchi Sonoka, who had also changed into her pajamas and had a slight blush on her face, Dylan placed the freshly cooked Italian Black Vinegar Beef Ribs before her.
Kikuchi Sonoka took the steak, softly said thanks, and didn't dare to meet his gaze, clearly having heard the commotion outside earlier.
"And then, exercise a little self-control. You said before that you would endure until tomorrow night."
Glancing at Kikuchi Sonoka's crossed legs, Dylan pinched the young woman's cheek and whispered in her ear, like a demon's whisper.
"I know! You don't need to specifically remind me!"
The young woman's face was frighteningly red. Hearing Dylan's words, her eyes flickered, clearly feeling guilty.
"A reminder is still very necessary. Otherwise, I'm worried you won't behave in your room tonight. Here, take this. You'll thank me tomorrow."
As he spoke, Dylan thoughtfully took out two soundproof earplugs from his pocket and tucked them into the pocket on Kikuchi Sonoka's chest.
After saying this, Dylan closed the door.
As for Kikuchi Sonoka? At this moment, she just felt her body trembling a little. Dylan's actions just now had aroused her, but there was nothing she could do but endure.
The endurance now was for a better enjoyment tomorrow!
Something she had been looking forward to for a long time was finally going to be realized tomorrow. She couldn't let it fall short at the last moment; she wouldn't forgive herself for that!
"Go to bed early, for a better enjoyment tomorrow!"
Clenching her fists slightly, Kikuchi Sonoka thought to herself. She then placed the dish on the small dining table to the side and threw herself onto the bed.
Feeling the coolness before her, the young woman's heat subsided slightly, but it wasn't enough.
She drew the curtains, took off her pajamas, and the resulting coolness finally cleared her mind a little.
Then, she began to enjoy the delicious food on the table.
On the other side, after Dylan closed the door, he returned to the kitchen once more and placed two exquisite portions of Italian Black Vinegar Beef Ribs in front of Alice Nakiri.
"Try it."
Pulling out a chair and sitting down, while also pouring himself a glass of cocktail, Dylan passed over a knife, fork, and chopsticks, while he himself picked up a bone and began to gnaw on it.
Compared to using a knife and fork or chopsticks, to taste this type of dish, he preferred to just pick it up and gnaw on it. It was more convenient for one thing, and it also tasted more fragrant.
Watching Dylan's gnawing action, Alice Nakiri, for a rare change, didn't use her knife and fork but placed them aside and also picked up a bone-in steak with her hand and took a bite.
The next moment, her pupils constricted. It's unknown if it was the reflection of the dish's flowing light, or if she was truly, in a real sense, enjoying bliss.
"The carefully marinated beef ribs have a golden-brown and crispy outer skin that locks in the meat juices. The internal meat is tender and juicy, with a rich beef flavor and a faint grilled aroma. And the Maillard reaction creates an enticing caramel layer on the steak's surface, adding complexity to the flavor. The pressure cooking process makes the beef even more tender, and the marrow from the bones and the fat from the meat fully integrate with the seasonings, creating a rich meaty and bone fragrance. In addition, the beef ribs have absorbed the aromas of red wine, Italian vinegar, chicken stock, and various herbs, making the overall flavor more mellow, with a slight sweet and sour taste and a hint of cinnamon's fragrance."
Savoring the taste in her mouth, Alice Nakiri couldn't help but sing its praises, her body trembling from the impact of the deliciousness.
Thinking about what was to happen next, Alice Nakiri didn't suppress the impulse rising in her heart but instead fully released it.
In an instant, a shockwave rippled through the room, sweeping over the two of them.
This also caused the clothes on Dylan's body to explode, and Alice Nakiri was also revealed in her most primal state, but neither of them paid it any mind.
"The cream of mushroom purée as a sauce, its delicate and smooth texture and rich creamy mushroom flavor form a perfect match with the beef ribs. The addition of avocado makes the sauce even smoother and gives it a unique fruity fragrance, which intertwines with the taste of the cream of mushroom, forming a taste that is fresh yet not lacking in richness! The drizzle of the black vinegar sauce adds a bright touch of acidity to the whole dish, forming a sharp contrast with the rich taste of the beef. Finally, the bacon bits and parsley, these two garnishes not only add color to the dish but also bring a savory fragrance and a fresh aroma, making the overall taste of the dish fuller and more three-dimensional."
Using her finger to wipe a little of the sauce from the bottom of the plate and putting it in her mouth to savor carefully, Alice Nakiri quickly analyzed the composition of its flavors.
As a Special Grade Chef, coupled with having been trained by Dylan since she was a child, her sense of taste, even if not on par with the God Tongue, was not far off.
At least, the initial state of the God Tongue would find it hard to surpass the current Alice Nakiri.
"That's right. I learned this dish from a Western cuisine chef in Shanghai. I tasted it once at his restaurant, and it took me two tries to replicate it back home. Later, I improved it a bit. What you're eating now is my improved version."
Seeing the satisfaction in the young woman's eyes, Dylan said with a slight smile on his lips.
"So it was improved by Dylan-nii. In that case, Dylan-nii, would you like to taste what it's like when the sauces are mixed together?"
As she spoke, Alice Nakiri used her finger to scoop up a smear of sauce and spread it on her own body, looking at him and speaking in a tone that was both shy and seductive.
Alice Nakiri didn't know why she was so bold today, but she knew she wanted to make Dylan a little happier.
"I'll dig in!"
Seeing this scene, Dylan's throat moved, then he clasped his hands together and said a standard pre-meal phrase, silently moving the round table in front of him away.
"Dylan Sensei..."
Tightly hugging the hotel pillow, Kikuchi Sonoka closed her eyes tightly, muttering to herself, her face an incomparably intoxicating shade of red.
She hadn't intended to 'generate her own electricity,' but in her sleep, she still dreamed of Dylan, dreamed of some things that would happen tomorrow.
"Mmmph! What a good night's sleep."
Lazily stretching, making a 'pop' sound, Kikuchi Sonoka sat up from the bed, the blanket also slipping off her body.
Feeling the dryness in her mouth, the young woman threw off the blanket covering her legs, revealing her flawless white skin. She then rolled out of bed and went straight to the kitchen to find something to drink.
However, the moment the room door opened, looking at the mess in Dylan and Alice Nakiri's room, the young woman's still somewhat drowsy consciousness instantly cleared.
Her gaze swept around. Kikuchi Sonoka's mouth opened wide. If she didn't know she was in a hotel, she would have thought it had been burglarized.
"This... isn't this a bit too crazy? When did these two even sleep last night? Why are there even traces of their battle in the kitchen..."
Stepping into the middle of the room.
Looking at the embracing Dylan and Alice Nakiri, the bed in the room was probably the cleanest place. As for the other areas, they were already a complete mess.
With the help of the faint light, she could clearly see faint tear stains on the young woman's face. Clearly, she had cried a lot last night.
But a smile remained on the corner of her mouth, it was unknown what had happened.
At this scene, Kikuchi Sonoka swallowed. What appeared in her mind was herself. Would she also be this crazy tonight?
That kind of thing...
Could it really make a room this messy?
Kikuchi Sonoka had never experienced it, so she completely didn't understand, but that didn't stop her from feeling genuine anticipation, anticipating the night to fall once more.
Taking a bottle of mineral water from the table and gulping it down, she briefly quenched her thirst. She went to the kitchen, opened the fridge, and stared blankly at the ingredients inside.
After thinking for a moment, Kikuchi Sonoka took out beef, ham, eggs, and some vegetables, and began to cook.
Because the ingredients were extremely limited, she planned to simply make some sandwiches, as she still had some leftover toast from the day before in her backpack.
On the other side, hearing the continuous commotion from the kitchen, Alice Nakiri, who had just fallen asleep not long ago, drowsily opened her eyes and looked around.
Then she saw the busy Kikuchi Sonoka, and her somewhat tense heart relaxed.
And upon seeing that the person in front of her was Dylan, a happy expression appeared on her face.
It seemed that what happened last night was not a dream, but the real thing she had been longing for. Thinking of this, Alice Nakiri snuggled a little closer, then lightly pecked Dylan's face, her arms wrapping around his shoulders.
"Sleep a little longer. You didn't get much rest last night. It's not time to get up yet."
Feeling the movement on his body, Dylan also opened his eyes. Looking at the young woman gazing at him with deep affection, he gently stroked her short hair and said.
As he spoke, he yawned.
Clearly, last night had taken a lot out of him.
"And whose fault is that? You made it so my back can't even straighten up now. I just want to turn into a boneless snake so I can coil tightly around you."
Hearing Dylan's words, Alice Nakiri couldn't help but roll her eyes cutely, at the same time tightening her embrace, muttering.
"I wouldn't mind that at all. I'd be willing to be tightly coiled for a lifetime."
Dylan said with a slight tease.
"No way. Compared to boringly wasting time here, I'd rather go participate in a few more competitions to improve my culinary skills."
Alice Nakiri said with a slight blush. She also wanted to stay like this, but, for Dylan, he would definitely prefer her to grow.
So, her answer at this time must be in line with his thoughts.
Having lived with Dylan for so long, she had already figured him out. It could be said that she was the person who understood him best in this world!
"Excellent! But you still need to balance work and rest. Just training and participating in competitions won't allow you to make progress."
Upon hearing her words, a happy expression appeared on Dylan's face.
"Alright then, I'll just accompany you a little longer."
The 'play hard to get' plan was a great success.
Alice Nakiri thought triumphantly in her heart. She then buried her head in Dylan's chest, found a comfortable angle, and closed her eyes with satisfaction.
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