The poor 2569 was first amazed by the exquisite carving skills of its own lady, then shocked by Du Xixi’s sudden actions. At this moment, the electronic screen of 2569 was already filled with dense gibberish.
Obviously, 2569 had short-circuited.
Truly, short-circuited.
An enticing delicacy naturally deserved Du Xixi’s patient wait.
For a full three hours, Du Xixi sat on a small stool waiting slowly. On her left side was 2569, which had short-circuited but still dutifully squatted beside Du Xixi; on her right side was Ke Lian, who was too concerned for his wife to leave her alone and chose to sit with her.
The two of them and the robot stared at the small stove’s fire, smelling the fresh sweetness of cherries and the rich aroma of meat, and couldn’t help swallowing their saliva.
Seeing that the time was about right, Du Xixi personally lifted the half-cooked cherry meat from the pot, placed it on the sink lined with a heat pad, poured in the cherry juice she had prepared earlier, and began to slowly stir it with a spatula.
Thanks to Ke Lian’s care and the self-healing of the Purification Talent, Du Xixi’s body was much better now. Though not as strong as Ke Lian or 2569, she was more than capable of stirring a pot of cherry meat.
The rich red sauce enveloped the soft and slightly crispy meat chunks. At first glance, they looked just like round, pretty cherries.
For some fun, Du Xixi even placed a few cherry leaves at the corner of the plate—it should have accidentally been picked up during harvesting, but it added no harm.
The job of serving the dish naturally fell to 2569 and Ke Lian, each taking two of the four big plates of cherry meat and placing them on the dining table, occupying nearly half of the available space.
As luck would have it, perhaps knowing the meal time, Ke Xing came down after resting in his room, and Mo Ying, who had just left yesterday, also came over just in time.
One came downstairs and the other entered through the door. Despite not having informed each other beforehand, they naturally gathered at the dining table... their eyes all fixed on the freshly cooked cherry meat.
"Not letting your stomach suffer, huh," Ke Lian said with a seemingly playful scold, which bore no ill will, prompting everyone to exchange amused glances, before finally taking their seats.
served the cooked white rice, one bowl per person, ensuring no one was left wanting. Then, it took out a yellow Energy Stone from its pocket and inserted it into a small slot in front of it—the designated spot for the Energy Stone, which supplied power to 2569’s entire body.
"2569 is having its meal too!" Du Xixi patted 2569’s round, fluffy head and said with a smile, "Let’s begin!"
Everyone started eating the cherry meat piece by piece. The more reserved Ke Lian and experienced Du Xixi had no special reactions, but Mo Ying and Ke Xing were much more exaggerated.
Mo Ying savored the tangy sweetness, cupped her face with her left hand, squinting in enjoyment, "I’ve never tasted this flavor before, but it’s so good!"
Ke Xing held a large bowl containing several pieces of cherry meat, stuffing them all into his mouth. After chewing and swallowing, before he could even speak, he was already shoving in the next bite.
He seemed eager to comment on something, but with his mouth full, nobody could understand what he was saying.
Ke Lian picked a larger piece of cherry meat for Du Xixi and then helplessly glanced at Mo Ying and Ke Xing across the table, a hint of gentle light flashing in his eyes.
The Ke Family never had the rule of silent meals, but previously, when Ke Lian and Ke Xing sat together for a meal, their father and son seldom spoke, as one was eager to get back to work while the other couldn’t find a topic, leaving the dining table in silence.
Since Du Xixi’s arrival, her cooking gradually brought everyone closer, adding more conversations to the table. Even though Mo Ying, whom Ke Lian viewed as a "rival in love," was present, Ke Lian found himself adapting well.
Du Xixi typically smiled as she watched everyone enjoy the food, feeling very happy inside. What chef wouldn’t want their food to be loved?
The four big plates of cherry meat disappeared quickly, thanks to Ke Lian’s three big eaters, and even the pot of rice cooked by 2569 was finished.
The four of them sat on the sofa, letting 2569 clean up the dishes diligently.
Despite his fatigue from last night, after a morning’s sleep and enjoying Du Xixi’s food, Ke Xing’s vigor and energy were fully restored.