CHAPTER 47: CHAPTER 18 BANQUET_2

Although he didn’t continue speaking, Du Xixi knew that it was obviously impossible for her to showcase her skills in the kitchen, so she sighed dejectedly, pressed her lips together, and lowered her head without speaking.

For a cook, not being able to cook freely is undoubtedly very saddening. But she also understood her current physical condition. If she really forced herself to make a big table of dishes... it would still be too much.

So despite the disappointment, Du Xixi didn’t argue with Ke Lian. Instead, she quickly put on a smile again. But in the eyes of others, this was undoubtedly a forced smile.

Ke Lian was truly starting to hold Du Xixi close to his heart, and he knew that her significance in his life was growing day by day, even surpassing that of the unborn child.

He didn’t want Du Xixi to be unhappy. Seeing her like this, his heart wavered immediately. Ignoring the surprised looks of a few brothers, he gently held Du Xixi’s hands and said helplessly, "Alright, since you really want to go..."

Du Xixi was happy because she could finally showcase her skills in the kitchen! Mo Feng and the others were also happy because they knew Du Xixi’s culinary skills were excellent, and they really wanted to taste the delicious food akin to big white buns!

Seeing Du Xixi happy, Ke Lian was naturally happy too, though still worried. After carefully instructing, he told 2569 to protect Du Xixi at all times and reminded the already stride-into-the-kitchen Du Xixi not to overwork herself.

obediently rolled along on its mechanical wheels, following Du Xixi’s excited back, leaving the male host behind on the sofa.

In the living room, only a few close brothers were left. Seeing the kitchen door closed, Mo Feng and the others confirmed that no sound could be heard from outside, and began to gossip about Ke Lian with gusto.

"Ah Lan, how do you feel?" It was the most unrestrained Sun Mulin who was the first to ask, crossing his legs and raising an eyebrow with a mischievous and ambiguous expression.

Ke Lian glanced at him indifferently, his gaze frequently drifting toward the kitchen, with the answer self-evident. He cared a lot about Du Xixi, and naturally felt very good.

Diwu Qian adjusted his glasses and lazily relaxed his spine, leaning back on the soft cushions of the sofa, smiling and saying, "Ah Lan’s wife is a very wonderful woman, Ah Lan is blessed."

With elegant manners and speech, top-tier temperament and appearance, even her temper and character are so gentle and kind, how could Ke Lian not be blessed!

The adjutant also laughed at this, not showing any subordination in front of the Marshal, but instead joked naturally, "When I first met the Marshal, I thought he was going to be single forever. After all, the Marshal didn’t seem interested in women and looked like the allure of killing Insect Clan members was greater."

Ke Lian was already used to his brothers’ unseriousness and didn’t take their teasing to heart, only becoming increasingly worried about Du Xixi. His gaze almost never left the tightly closed kitchen door, as if he could see the person possibly busy inside through it.

Du Xixi was indeed busy at this moment, but she also considered her body condition, leaving heavy and coarse tasks like washing to her helping hand, 2569.

was a robot, and despite expressing how tired it seemed in a human-like way, it ultimately operated on energy and wouldn’t really get tired. Du Xixi ordered it around with a clear conscience.

Thinking of the large appetites of those men earlier, Du Xixi decided that tonight’s meal must be plentiful! Lots of dishes! They must have enough to eat. Fortunately, there was still time, just after lunchtime, so Du Xixi could take her time to prepare.

The first dish was marinated duck intestines.

Marinated duck intestines are a dish rich in color, aroma, and flavor, which can be served as a snack or with drinks. They are chewy, and after being drizzled with chili oil, their appeal is comparable to spicy strips. Du Xixi thought she could make some first to serve as snacks for Ke Lian and the others outside.

However, marinating takes time, so it was appropriate to start early.

The duck intestines, cleaned by 2569, were cut into small sections. Du Xixi took a slotted spoon and blanched them in boiling water many times back and forth to ensure most of the fishy smell was removed, then set them aside to drain, and heated oil in a pan.

After Chen Yin returned from Blue Star, he privately cultivated a lot of spices, sending portions to Du Xixi every few days. Just that Ke Lian "controlled" her, not allowing her to cook, so the spices piled up in the cabinet like a small mountain.