Chapter 90

At the same time, Isabel nodded and smiled, saying, "Hello, Xiaorou, my name is Isabel. You can call me Isa. I am... "

At this point, her words paused, and then her cheeks turned a bit red as she said, "I am Xu, a very, very good friend."

The two "very" sounded so profound that it couldn't help but make Xiaorou think more.

Xiaorou forced a smile and nodded, saying, "Hello, Isa." Then she glared fiercely at Xu Jianxing, hoping he would give her an explanation later.

Seeing his sister's unfriendly gaze, Xu Jianxing smiled bitterly and patted her head, saying, "Little silly, don't think too much. I'll tell you that the one behind is just a flirt."

At the end of his words, Xu Jianxing couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Flirt!?"

When Isabel heard this term applied to herself, she was instantly furious. As the darling of the upper echelons of French society, no one had ever dared to call her that.

Immediately, Isabel pinched Xu Jianxing hard and said, "You're the flirt."

"Ha ha, if I were a flirt, how could I have traveled thousands of miles to your home?" Xu Jianxing laughed loudly, gently shaking off Isabel's slender hands from his body, and then said, "Alright, let's go inside and talk."

After saying that, Xu Jianxing entered the house first. Looking at the unchanged old furniture, he felt a mix of warmth and discomfort.

Isabel, still a bit dissatisfied with Xu Jianxing, followed into the living room. She scanned the room, seeing the patched sofa and the peeling walls, and was taken aback. This was completely different from what she had imagined. It seemed that Xu Jianxing's family was not wealthy, and perhaps not even ordinary.

Aina's thoughts were roughly the same, and at this moment, she had a bit of doubt about what the young lady had said before.

Xu Jianxing put his luggage in his small bedroom, which was only about ten square meters, and then came out with the ingredients, saying, "Little sister, Isa, you two sit and chat for a while. I'll go cook."

"Are you cooking?" Isabel was stunned again at these words.

Xiaorou quickly said, "Brother, you just got back. Let me do it."

"No need. You stay and chat with Isa. I'll tell you, my cooking skills have improved a lot over the past year. Just wait and enjoy the delicious food," Xu Jianxing said proudly and headed to the kitchen. He first washed and prepared the ingredients, then started chopping with a swift and skilled hand.

"Chop, chop..."

As the rhythmic chopping sounds rose and fell, it didn't take long for the three of them to be drawn in. In their perception, this monotonous chopping sound was like a beautiful song, gentle and soothing, like a sea breeze, making their moods pleasant and peaceful, which was quite magical.

The three of them, without any communication, stood up and walked to the kitchen door. They watched Xu Jianxing's fluid movements, as if he were in harmony with the universe. The mysterious sound of the chopping made them all fall into a trance, even suppressing their breathing to avoid disrupting the perfect atmosphere.

Xu Jianxing naturally sensed their presence, smiled faintly, and continued his movements, continuously channeling his internal energy through the knife into the ingredients.

By now, Xu Jianxing knew that the food made with his internal energy not only greatly enhanced its flavor but could also be considered the highest quality medicinal food, with no harm to the body and many benefits. Moreover, each dish he made with his internal energy brought more warmth than before, so even if it cost him some energy, it was worth it, especially for his parents and sister.

Additionally, Xu Jianxing had gained some insights into cooking with magical elements, but he hadn't tested them yet, so he would have to wait for the future.

After about ten minutes, all the ingredients were prepared.

Then he turned up the heat and poured oil into the pan.

The first dish Xu Jianxing was going to make was stir-fried green peppers and shredded pork. Normally, the shredded pork would need to be marinated for about half an hour, but with Xu Jianxing's internal energy, this time could be ignored.

After the preparation for the stir-fried green peppers and shredded pork was done, Xu Jianxing's extraordinary pan-handling skills were on full display. The green peppers and shredded pork in the pan danced rhythmically, creating a stunning visual spectacle that left Xiaorou and the others speechless.

"Thump."

Five minutes later, Xu Jianxing's hand trembled slightly, and the enticing stir-fried green peppers and shredded pork fell gently onto a large plate on the cutting board, without a single drop of the little sauce spilling over, looking very full.

The only regret was that the aroma was slightly lacking, though it was still present, but very faint. Even so, Xiaorou looked at Xu Jianxing with disbelief and exclaimed, "Brother, when did you get this good?"

Xu Jianxing used to know how to cook, but in her memory, he could only make edible food, far inferior to her own skills. But now, just by seeing Xu Jianxing's peak technique, Xiaorou knew the dish wouldn't be bad.

Hearing this, Xu Jianxing chuckled and said, "Practice, I'll tell you the details later. I need to finish up, as Mom and Dad might be back soon."

"Okay." Xiaorou nodded and then said, like a little glutton, "Brother, can I taste it first?"

"Sure, but don't eat too much." Xu Jianxing then smiled at Isabel and Aina, "If you want to taste it too, you can take a small plate and get some."

To be honest, Isabel really wanted to taste it, as Xu Jianxing's cooking skills had amazed her so much that she was very curious about the taste. However, as a guest, she didn't feel comfortable asking, but hearing Xu Jianxing's considerate words, she couldn't help but look a bit suspicious.

Xu Jianxing, seeing her expression, knew what she was thinking and said with a laugh, "Don't worry, with my sister here, I wouldn't do anything to the food."

"That's true." Isabel nodded, then looked at him strangely and asked, "Why do you seem to have changed, being so kind?"

Xu Jianxing rolled his eyes and said, "Do you think I don't know basic hospitality? Eat or not, it's up to you."

Xiaorou looked at the two of them, a bit confused about their relationship. She didn't bother to think about it and picked up a pair of chopsticks, putting some stir-fried green peppers and shredded pork in her mouth.

Instantly, the shredded pork melted in her mouth, accompanied by the extremely fresh green peppers, creating an indescribable and wonderful taste that burst on her taste buds, rushing to her heart. Although the pork was still a bit hot, she endured it and swallowed it in one bite.

Then, she felt a warm current flow through her body, like eating a ginseng fruit, making her feel incredibly comfortable, as if all her meridians were unblocked, making her body feel light and ethereal.

"Um..."

This made Xiaorou close her eyes and moan in pleasure, completely intoxicated.

Hearing such an intimate sound, Isabel's cheeks turned a bit red, and even Xu Jianxing felt a bit awkward.

Seeing Xiaorou's dazed expression, Isabel asked softly, "Is it very delicious, Xiaorou?"

Hearing this, Xiaorou immediately snapped out of it, opened her eyes, and her fair face turned a bit red. Fortunately, there were two women besides her brother, so she quickly regained her composure and said, "What do you mean very delicious? It's extremely, extremely delicious, absolutely the best in the world."

Although she was very curious about why her brother had such unbelievable cooking skills, this curiosity was far less than the temptation of the dish of stir-fried green peppers and shredded pork. So, after saying that, she transformed into a fierce glutton, grabbing the plate and eating with lightning-fast chopsticks.

In just a moment, she had eaten more than a fifth of the not-so-small plate of stir-fried green peppers and shredded pork, looking very satisfied.

Xu Jianxing couldn't help but tap her head and take the plate away, scolding with a smile, "You little brat, don't you see there are guests here?"

The plate in her hand suddenly empty, Xiaorou was a bit stunned, then looked at the plate in Xu Jianxing's hand and said a bit awkwardly, "Who made the food so delicious?"

At this point, she stuck out her tongue and licked her lips, then said pitifully, "Brother, can I have a bit more? I promise I won't eat too much."

"You must be joking." Xu Jianxing rolled his eyes. Even he couldn't resist the temptation, let alone his sister. Then, he took out three small plates, divided some of the stir-fried green peppers and shredded pork from the large plate, and waved his hand, saying, "Alright, you three take it outside and eat. Don't waste my time here."

Xiaorou, though very unwilling, took the small plate under Xu Jianxing's gaze and walked out of the kitchen, looking back every step. As for Isabel and Aina, they didn't have such feelings, but seeing Xiaorou's performance, they knew the dish was extraordinary. Though they felt a bit embarrassed, they still took their plates and went out.

Once the three of them left, the kitchen door closed with a "thump."

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[bookid=2653586, bookname=《Full Tang Spring》]

An excellent jewelry craftsman, due to an accident, was transported to the body of a struggling apprentice in the Tang Dynasty.

A gold shop with thin business, on the verge of bankruptcy.

A lazy, mediocre, and temperamental master, and two apprentices who don't get along.

The worst part, he signed a contract that forbade any complaints.

Fortunately, there was a beautiful young lady who had a crush on him.

Liu Yuan hadn't decided on his future path.

Unexpectedly, one night, his two apprentices killed the master and fled with the gold and valuables.

Leaving behind a mess of debts and liabilities.

Unpaid bills, borrowed debts, and rent due, leaving the young lady at a loss.

Would they have to sell the family property? Would the young lady be sold to a brothel as a "Yangzhou Slim Horse"?

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