After arriving at the cafeteria, Lin Xian sat down directly.
Ning Rongrong looked puzzled.
"Aren't you going to get food?"
"Guess why I wanted you to be my little maid."
Ning Rongrong clenched her fists…
But remembering she was still in her probation period, she forced out a sweet smile.
"Of course, just sit here. I'll go get your food right away!"
With that, she grabbed Zhu Zhuqing and headed toward the serving window.
…Wait.
Something felt off.
Why did that sound weird?
Lin Xian thought about it and suddenly felt like he'd been taken advantage of.
—
"Hmph! All he does is order me around!"
"I've never been ordered around since I was a child!"
"People always prepared food for me!"
"I'll just get you four big steamed buns and choke you!"
Muttering to herself, Ning Rongrong placed four large steamed buns onto a plate.
This counted as preparing food too.
Who knew whether he even liked them?
Four should be enough to fill him up!
She couldn't wait to see his uncomfortable expression.
Zhu Zhuqing, seeing Rongrong's mischievous look, smiled faintly.
Trying to play tricks in front of Lin Xian… that was bound to backfire.
Consider this her first lesson.
—
Carrying the plate, Ning Rongrong walked back with a sweet smile.
"Here~ This is what I prepared for you. If it's not enough, I can get two more. Isn't that great?"
Lin Xian glanced at it and immediately laughed.
"How did you know steamed buns were exactly what I wanted today?"
"Want me to share some of my food? That little bit won't fill you up."
Ning Rongrong snorted.
"I don't eat steamed buns. I like porridge."
Zhu Zhuqing silently watched, already knowing Lin Xian was about to tease her again.
"Zhuqing, actually, steamed buns can become a real delicacy."
"For example—split it open, add high-quality braised meat, some vegetables, a bit of chili… one bite and you'll feel pure happiness. That's the proper way to start breakfast."
As he spoke, ingredients appeared on the table one by one.
Soon, he assembled a stuffed bun.
The aroma of the braised meat alone was enough to make anyone drool.
Most importantly… he deliberately pushed the dish closer to Ning Rongrong.
"Zhuqing, you eat this one. I'll make another—with double the meat. Double the happiness."
Zhu Zhuqing took it calmly. It did look—and smell—amazing.
Meanwhile, Ning Rongrong stared fixedly at the braised meat.
The fragrance…
This was definitely a rare delicacy!
Ever since that spicy rabbit head last time, she had been craving more delicious food.
As a true foodie, this was torture.
Lin Xian noticed and, right in front of her, stuffed more than half the braised meat into another bun.
"Rongrong, want one?"
Her eyes lit up.
She even felt a bit guilty about earlier.
Maybe next time she should prepare something properly…
But then—
"Too bad, you said you like porridge and don't eat buns."
"Sigh, can't force people."
"Guess Zhuqing and I will just enjoy it."
Ning Rongrong froze.
Fine.
So this is how you want to play?!
She had actually felt touched for a moment!
Eat then!
Choke on it!
I, Ning Rongrong, will definitely not get you water!
Absolutely not!
—
Seeing her frustrated expression, Lin Xian and Zhu Zhuqing exchanged a glance and burst out laughing.
The so-called "Little Witch" of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?
Handled with ease.
Ning Rongrong looked at the braised meat…
Then at her plain porridge with vegetables.
Suddenly, it tasted like nothing.
Ahhh!
How could anyone resist that smell?!
—
"Ahem. Rongrong, there's still a lot of braised meat. Come have some. Though… the buns are a bit dry…"
Before Lin Xian finished—
"I'll get soup! Leave it to me!"
She snatched the opportunity and ran off lightly.
Clearly, her earlier "absolutely not" had vanished completely in front of good food.
No choice.
It was just too fragrant!
—
Lin Xian was also in a great mood.
Because just now, Ning Rongrong had dropped another card.
A white one.
Not great—but still something.
After all, even "mosquito legs are meat."
Wasn't he still working through those 1,000 spicy rabbit heads from a white card?
—
After everyone finished eating, it was time to assemble.
Tang San had already left early to wash up.
Xiao Wu followed behind Lin Xian and the others toward the playground.
But from time to time, she glanced at Lin Xian, clearly wanting to say something, yet hesitating.
Lin Xian noticed everything—but said nothing.
He wanted to see how long she could hold it in.
—
When they arrived, everyone else was already there.
A group had gathered around Oscar.
Dai Mubai patted his shoulder.
"Congrats, Little Ao! Even if you broke through to Rank 30 a bit later than me, as a food-type Spirit Master, you're still a top genius. Could heartbreak be the secret to breakthroughs?"
Oscar rolled his eyes.
"I was never even in a relationship. What heartbreak?"
As he spoke, he glanced up—
And froze.
Ning Rongrong.
How did she suddenly become this cute?!
That outfit…
It was dangerously effective.
His heart started itching again.
Meanwhile, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing walked hand in hand, drawing everyone's attention.
Lin Xian followed leisurely behind.
And at the very back, Xiao Wu walked with her head lowered, lost in thought.
—
Just as everyone gathered, Flender suddenly appeared.
"Very good. No one is late."
"Today's lesson is simple."
"You will all eat sausages made from Oscar's spirit power."
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