Chapter 1015: Chapter 421: Midnight Snacks May Be Unhealthy, But They’re So Satisfying! Master’s Clear Soup Noodles!

"Wow, I never thought that steaming roast chicken would taste so good, it feels just like it was freshly cooked... I should get a small steamer for the office so I can steam it whenever I want hot roast chicken. It’s so convenient." 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Lin Xu said:

"Actually, the best way to eat it is to reheat it in the original broth used for marinating the chicken, that way it’ll taste even better. When you steam it, a lot of the aroma disperses."

On a cold winter night like this, eating cold roast chicken can cause issues.

It’s better to heat it up and eat it warm and cozy.

Dundun once again shows its foodie prowess, licking the plate clean after finishing the meat.

Once fully fed, the little guy washed his face and then went upstairs to his room, hugging the little Carp and snuggling with the little mouse, dozing off in the Cat Castle.

"What’s for lunch at the store tomorrow, bro-in-law?"

"I won’t be at the store tomorrow; I’m going to the Fishing Platform to learn the Clear Soup Noodles my master made on his retirement day. It’s quite challenging and requires my senior and Head Chef Yin from Building No. 12 to team up to complete it."

Chen Yan dug into her stir-fried noodles:

"Is it really that difficult?"

"The difficulty is indeed high, just stretching the noodles more than fifteen times is already beyond the level of most noodle makers. Once done, the noodles need to be fried in oil and then washed with stock to remove the grease, finally served in a bowl with prepared Clear Soup... it’s just super troublesome."

Shen Jiayue, who was already full, suddenly felt a craving upon hearing this:

"Xu Bao, once you’ve learned it, can you make it for me to taste? It sounds really tasty..."

Lin Xu: ???????

Isn’t your first reaction supposed to be finding it troublesome?

But since Baobao wants to eat it, of course, it must be satisfied.

He smiled and said:

"Sure, once I’ve learned it, I’ll make it for you, so you can experience the feeling my master had as he ate this bowl of noodles at the kitchen door and then retired with flair."

As soon as he finished speaking, a system prompt sounded in his mind:

"Host actively cooks delicious food for his lover, triggering the reward task: [Clear Soup Noodles]. Please make a Perfect Level Clear Soup Noodles for Shen Jiayue within a week to receive two Perfect Level dish learning cards as a reward."

Wow!

A long-lost reward task, and it starts with two Perfect Level learning cards.

Indeed, reward tasks are more generous, offering urgently needed items.

"Thank you, Xu Bao!"

"Eww~ my goosebumps are all over the floor. Can you two hold off being lovey-dovey until we’re gone? I, an eighteen-year-old girl, can’t bear such scenes."

Chen Yan moved to the side with a look of disgust.

After everyone was full and satisfied, Ren Jie helped Lin Xu tidy up the kitchen, then he and Chen Yan switched their shoes and left.

Lin Xu said with emotion:

"Eating so much right before bed is really unhealthy."

Shen Jiayue nodded:

"It’s definitely unhealthy, but... it was enjoyable!"

Indeed, knowing it’s unhealthy, yet still uncontrollably drawn to eat—this might just be the charm of food.

Lin Xu turned off the living room light, then went upstairs to check on Dundun, seeing the little guy sound asleep, he covered it with a small blanket and quietly left the room.

"Is Dundun asleep?"

"Asleep, even snoring. Come on, let’s wash up and sleep, we have to go to the Fishing Platform tomorrow, can’t be late."

The two returned to the master bedroom, then washed up and rested.

Next morning at seven thirty, Lin Xu drove Shen Jiayue and Dundun to the store.

"So sleepy... I’ll never eat late at night again. If I do, Yan Bao has to gain ten pounds as punishment!"

A big baby, who stayed up late watching anime, kept yawning as they stepped out of the car, clearly not having slept enough.

Lin Xu said:

"How about you go back to sleep for a bit after breakfast? There’s nothing much happening today and Dundun can stay at the store with Shu Yun."

"That’s not an option, you won’t be at the store, I have to keep an eye on things."

Although Miss Shen didn’t know exactly how to keep an eye, but with the lady boss present, the staff’s working enthusiasm is surely different.

Lin Xu laughed and said:

"Alright then, is there anything you want to eat at the Fishing Platform? I can bring some back for you."

"The rabbit head and sweet duck from Building No. 18, I haven’t had them lately and find them quite tempting... Bring a lot, those on a diet will definitely fight over them."

Shen Jiayue referred to those dieting, as members of the fat-reduction squad.

Yet recently they’ve been indulging in food, not talking about dieting for a while now.

Especially the eldest sister-in-law, since getting a boyfriend, she’s clearly started slacking off—not only is she eating all sorts of stuff, but she’s also barely playing tennis or swimming anymore.

"What’s for breakfast today?"

As Lin Xu entered the store, he happened to run into Ma Zhiqiang and curiously asked.

"This morning we’re making fried dough sticks and drinking Spicy Soup, and also simmered some pumpkin millet porridge, for those who don’t like Spicy Soup."

Upon hearing about dough sticks, Shen Jiayue, who had been yawning nonstop, immediately perked up:

"Xu Bao, remember last time you made cold tossed dough sticks that were super tasty, how about making them again? Haven’t eaten them in ages and craving a bit... If there are any leftovers today, I’ll take some home for a midnight snack."

Lin Xu chuckled helplessly.

Weren’t you confidently claiming not to eat anything anymore just before entering?

You even risked swearing on your eldest sister-in-law’s weight as a vow.

And now, not even two minutes later, you’ve forgotten?

But taking some dough sticks home is fine, avoiding the headache of figuring out what to eat at night.