"Nobita, please do me a favor and eat the stew my brother made."
"Otherwise, I'll tell everyone about you molesting me at the cinema that day. You can guess the consequences, right?"
After ladling a large bowl of dark, bubbling stew, Xiao Zhu quietly took a step back and whispered to Nobita.
"What! Don't say it!"
"I'll eat it, I'll eat it, okay!"
The light words reached his ears, and Nobita's heart leaped to his throat.
Although there was a great misunderstanding in the article, no one looked at the poorly presented tofu, let alone ate it, but he really did it!
Moreover, he had made quite a few mistakes!
Except for the forbidden zone, Nobi Nobita had touched all the square parts of the plump tofu.
Their intimate reliance and solemn vows were exactly like the interactions of a formal relationship between a man and a woman.
With irrefutable evidence before them, even if both parties had no subjective awareness, Nobi Nobita was still to blame.
"I, I'm going to eat…"
With a slight tremor in his voice, Nobi Nobita, under duress, was the first to break the deadlock.
The spoon handle felt heavy in his hand, and due to nervousness, the iron rim involuntarily tapped lightly against the bottom of the bowl, producing a faint metallic noise.
"Nobita, how does it taste?"
Seeing Nobita muster the courage to swallow, Panda, who never tasted his own cooking, clapped his hands and stood up, half-threatening, half-frightening.
If the answer wasn't satisfactory, his fists knew no bounds; he was ready to strike.
"This taste, the taste is really good."
Nobita, who had originally forced himself to eat the first bite with disgust, changed his expression, and his tentative taste immediately turned into devouring it with gusto.
Everyone was bewildered; his seemingly genuine eating seemed not to be faked.
So, everyone lowered their guard and tasted it together. Indeed, it wasn't as disgusting as they had imagined.
The rich, savory sauce flowing down their throats into their stomachs felt wonderful. Whether the texture was rough or not didn't matter; not offending that great Buddha was a blessing.
"Now you should believe me, right?"
"Try to eat as much as you can, there's definitely enough, there's still a lot in the pot."
Seeing the situation developing in a positive direction, Panda's expression turned from anger to joy, and he unreservedly boasted about the recipe.
It sounded like a pile of crap, completely unaware of the unsung hero, Xiao Zhu, who had silently contributed behind the scenes.
Knowing that her brother was a cooking idiot, the thoughtful Xiao Zhu, in order to ensure the birthday party went smoothly, perfectly balanced Panda's determination to cook with the need to salvage the food's taste.
If she hadn't helped, everyone would have eaten it or not, and it would have certainly ended in discord.
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… …
Without hotpot or singing, time quickly moved to the gift-giving segment, and the fully revived Nobi Hiroshi leisurely returned to his seat.
After the massage, every joint felt as if reborn. What did a little more overtime matter now?
"Hiroshi, why are you so late? Honestly, what were you doing just now?"
Looking at Nobi Hiroshi, who came out with Saotome Seiko's mother, Shizuka reached out to check the condition of his clothes, scrutinizing him with narrowed eyes, trying to find any unnoticed flaws.
"Shizuka, what are you doing?"
By the table, Tachibana and Otome tilted their heads and asked. Shizuka's actions made them very confused, and even Saotome Seiko was quite suspicious.
There were outsiders present now. If she couldn't control herself, couldn't she just hide in a room?
The girls admired their bold older sister greatly, and their pretty faces simultaneously flushed with a blush.
"No, don't misunderstand, I definitely have a reason for doing this, listen to me rationalize!!!"
Noticing her sisters' admiring gazes, Shizuka immediately threw up her hands, only making things worse.
Actions speak louder than words; Tachibana and the others gave her an 'I understand' look and quickly moved on, their decided opinions not easily changed.
They hadn't been 'Aminosed', so they naturally couldn't understand Shizuka's feelings.
Saotome Seiko was an exception, but she was unaware that her mother and boyfriend were involved, completely in the dark.
"Damn it, you all don't believe me. Am I that thirsty…?"
Pouting, Tian Mei was extremely annoyed, feeling a sense of betrayal. She immediately pulled Nobi Hiroshi's clothes and sniffed them hard.
Nobita next door cast an envious gaze.
"Milky, milky, with a mature and steady warmth, a scent that doesn't belong to us…"
Retracting her small, delicate nose, Detective Shizuka slightly raised her chin, her eyes fixed on Nobi Hiroshi, a triumphant, smug smile on her lips, having successfully deduced something.
"You…you two were secretly doing 'that' in the room, weren't you?"
"You're too greedy. Saotome Seiko is one thing, but how could even…?"
"I can't even imagine what the future will be like!"
Tian Mei crossed her arms over her chest, puffing out her cheeks to express her dissatisfaction, her voice only audible to the two of them.
"Shizuka, this was just an accident. Auntie drank too much that night, so she couldn't control herself. I'll be more careful in the future."
Regarding Tian Mei's complaints, Nobi Hiroshi was submissive when he needed to be, admitting his mistakes when necessary. Being humble was not out of the question, and his attitude of repentance was quite good.
The mother-daughter deep affection storyline was certainly a bit excessive, confusing the generations completely.
He understood the girl's thoughts perfectly; having objections was normal, and promptly admitting mistakes, apologizing, and acting cute and spoiled became especially important.
Nobi Hiroshi's combination of moves quickly deflated Shizuka's expression of wanting to demand an explanation, and her small hand, struggling slightly under the table, gave up after a few movements, transforming back into a soft and sweet girl.
"Remember what you said. I don't object to taking in more or anything, but the age issue…"
"In short, the difference can't be too big!!!"
Saying the weakest words with the strongest attitude, Tian Mei reached out a finger to wipe the young man's lips, her words tinged with anger and hesitation.
"Mhm, I remember, I'll pay attention next time, wife Shizuka…"
Like a well-behaved puppy, Nobi Hiroshi nodded vigorously, but the credibility was self-evident.
A man's mouth is a deceiving devil; the logistics list cannot lose the emotional Mrs. Shinko, just as high-definition cannot lose Ouyang Nana.
"Hmph, if it is, then it is."
With her pearly teeth lightly biting her fingertips, Shizuka's flushed face seemed to want to speak but held back, her adorable appearance almost making Nobi Hiroshi lose control.
If there weren't others present, a good spanking would probably be unavoidable; he had to be thoroughly fried, the Peashooter being a cautionary tale.
(Peashooter: blowing bubbles)
"Children, the cake is here!"
Amidst the joyful laughter, with Mrs. Shinko's clear announcement, everyone's eyes simultaneously turned to the kitchen doorway.
Swoosh~ Swoosh~
The sound of small iron wheels rubbing the floor echoed, and Mrs. Tai Tai Xinzi was seen slowly pushing a beautifully decorated small cart, carrying a meticulously crafted six-tiered birthday cake.
Its surface was covered with a smooth and delicate cream, adorned with colorful fruits and chocolate shavings, with essential intricate textures fully occupying the entire side.
The central candle burned brightly, its flame dancing, emitting a warm glow, as if inviting the birthday person to make a wish.
The large cake was placed in the center of the dining table, and the atmosphere in the room reached its climax.
"Wow, what a big cake."
"Mom Seiko really spent a lot of money!"
These thoughts immediately popped into everyone's minds, and they all cast envious glances at her, without any jealousy.
Among the crowd, Fat Tiger himself was the most excited, the reason being simple: the large cake was obtained completely for free, making up for his regret.
If the birthday party were held at Goda's Grocery Store, wanting to eat a cake of this caliber would result in Fat Mom giving two big slaps without much explanation.
Not only would it wake Fat Tiger up, but it would also come with a free, intense verbal education, scolding him until he was utterly humiliated.