I'm in high school, is my dating system working correctly?

Zhou Qianyun's family had a very lavish meal today.

As Lu Yu said, sweet and sour pork ribs, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, hot and sour lotus root slices, and meatball and loofah soup.

"Is it just my imagination, but the food seems to smell even better today?"

Zhou Qianyun frowned slightly as she sat down. The effects of ibuprofen were still present, but the dull feeling lingered.

"Because my cooking skills have improved."

"I think it's because the ingredients are good."

Zhou Qianyun took the remote control and turned on the TV, randomly selecting a food-related program. The two sat facing each other, with the screen visible from the dining table.

She picked up her chopsticks, first took a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs, and sniffed it.

"Are you a dog? Why are you sniffing your food like that before you eat?"

Lu Yu mocked.

The girl rolled her eyes at Lu Yu and casually put the ribs into her mouth.

"!!!"

good to eat.

Moreover, it wasn't the kind of "hmm, the taste is just right" kind of delicious; it was a kind of deliciousness that Zhou Qianyun couldn't find any fault with at all.

The sauce is perfectly balanced between sweet and sour, neither too greasy nor too raw. It not only coats the ribs perfectly but also penetrates into the meat.

What's even more amazing is that if the sauce is too rich, then the food will only taste of the seasoning. However, when you eat Lu Yu's ribs, you can clearly taste the aroma of the meat.

Especially the piece of meat close to the bone, with the mildest sweet and sour flavor and the strongest meat flavor, is like a secret realm, with winding paths leading to secluded spots, which adds a lot of layers and a sense of exploration to an ordinary dish.

In a daze, Zhou Qianyun felt that she could even describe this dish as fun.

"How is it?"

Lu Yu had already tasted it, and now, watching Zhou Qianyun slowly chew, he found it amusing.

"...Not very good."

Zhou Qianyun retorted stubbornly.

But her chopsticks betrayed her; the next moment, they unconsciously reached for the sweet and sour pork ribs.

"..."

The chopsticks are frozen in place; it's awkward to pick up the chopsticks, but it's also awkward not to

"How about we try the lotus root slices? You specifically requested them."

Lu Yu smiled broadly.

The chopsticks found a new destination; Zhou Qianyun picked up a seemingly ordinary piece of lotus root.

What are some creative ways to stir-fry lotus root slices...?

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The crisp texture is accompanied by a slightly sour and spicy flavor, creating distinct layers of taste.

No.

Why can Lu Yu even stir-fry lotus root slices so deliciously?

Is it because I haven't eaten his cooking in too long?

Well, thinking about it, it really has been a long time. The last time I ate it was during the Chinese New Year when I went to his house to pay a visit, and Lu Yu made a dish for me.

"Zhou Qianyun, your next sentence is 'delicious'."

Lu Yu smiled broadly.

"Well, it's alright, I guess."

Of course, Zhou Qianyun would not grant Lu Yu's wish. She was already so smug now. If he were to actually praise her, she would be so arrogant that she would be on top of the world.

"It's alright~"

Lu Yu mimicked her tone in a sarcastic manner and picked up a piece of pork rib for himself.

"Eat more meat. Your brother Yu's cooking is very nourishing. You'll feel better after you eat it."

"...Keep bragging."

Zhou Qianyun scoffed.

But the chopsticks didn't stop.

How can scrambled eggs with tomatoes taste so good?

I understand. Lu Yu specially learned the advanced ways to cook these things so that I could taste the delicious food. In the future, when I eat the same dishes outside, I will feel a sense of comparison and will not be satisfied.

Holy crap, how could Lu Yu be so wicked!

Zhou Qianyun kept talking about the boy opposite her.

But I don't know if it's a psychological factor.

After finishing her meal, Zhou Qianyun actually felt much better.

The medicine must be working again.

"Do you need any help?"

After recovering, Zhou Qianyun rushed into the kitchen, where Lu Yu was skillfully washing the dishes.

"No, I'm afraid you'll break it and then say I did it."

Lu Yu drained the plate and placed it down, stopping Zhou Qianyun from setting out the tableware.

"Hmph, judging others by one's own petty standards!"

Zhou Qianyun muttered something, but didn't leave; she just stood there at the back.

Lu Yu, as a veteran dishwasher, was meticulous and conscientious.

Well, he's kind of handsome.

"Are you supervising the construction?"

Lu Yu put the washed chopsticks back and glanced at Zhou Qianyun.

"No, seeing how good you are at washing dishes and cooking, I'll just let you do all the kitchen work from now on."

The girl said casually.

I just finished speaking.

My brain finally processed what was happening.

How long after that?

What you just said sounds like... a kind of vision, an expectation, a promise.

"...Dream on."

Lu Yu retorted as if he hadn't noticed, and when he felt no movement behind him, he turned around to look.

"......mean!"

Zhou Qianyun made a nasal sound, turned around, and pattered back to the living room.

After packing up, Lu Yu felt it was time to leave.

If I run into my uncle and aunt later, they might persuade me to stay overnight, since they have guest rooms.

When they were children, when their parents were busy, they would often leave their parents to be taken care of by Grandpa Zhou. They would sleep together, and both families were used to it.

"Then I'm leaving."

With his schoolbag on his back, Lu Yu arrived at the door.

"How about I wait for my mom to get back and drive you?"

Zhou Qianyun sat on the sofa, the dull pain of her period almost gone. She watched TV listlessly, her gaze not falling on the boy at the door.

"I'm rushing home to play games; I've been cooped up all day."

Lu Yu refused outright, opened the door, and then turned back.

"Oh, right, I also brewed a pot of warm tea in the kitchen, with red dates and such. I didn't add brown sugar. Heat it up before you drink it, don't drink it cold."

"oh."

Zhou Qianyun responded.

bang——

The door closed.

As soon as Lu Yu left, she looked at the door and stomped her foot.

"Why are you in such a hurry! Is the game that fun?"

He grumbled and got up to go to the kitchen.

I don't know when it was brewed, but the warm tea still has a faint fragrance and is still warm.

She poured the hot tea into a cup, held it, blew on it gently, and paused for a long time before taking a small sip.

Warm and sweet.

Take out your phone.

[Qian]: The tea tastes pretty good, how did you make it?

[Lu Yu]: Exclusive secret recipe, I will not disclose it.

[Shallow]: From now on, you'll have to do the soaking yourself.

Oops!

For some reason, my hand moved on its own and sent this message.

Just as Zhou Qianyun was hesitating about whether to back out, her phone vibrated.

[Lu Yu]: We need to pay more.

A smile played on her lips as she murmured, dispersing the rising steam.

"fool."

*

It really costs more money.

Back home, Lu Yu yawned.

He placed the ugly cup that Zhou Qianyun had "given" to him on the bookshelf and decided to use it as a pen holder to make the most of its remaining value.

After finishing the dishes I made today, along with that pot of tea, Zhou Qianyun should feel better.

If this happens every month, it should take about six months for her menstrual cramps to be completely resolved.

Goodbye, Zhou Qianyun, the hot-tempered girl who used menstrual cramps as an excuse to act cute.

Hmm, this method should work on Cheng Bailu as well.

For some reason, I thought of that day, the girl who had difficulty even climbing the stairs.

As if in response, the phone vibrated.

[White Dew]: [Image]

[White Dew]: I ran into Ayu again after get off work.

The picture shows the cat during the day; clearly, the back alley of the supermarket is its territory.

[Lu Yu]: You must be exhausted. Are you getting off work so late?

I glanced at the time; it was past eight. Does the supermarket have a day shift from morning till night?

[White Dew]: No, no, I'm already home and all packed up.

[White Dew]: [Video]

Clicking on it reveals a clip of Cheng Bailu feeding cats with sample-sized cat treats.

[Lu Yu]: The big cat isn't afraid of you at all.

[Bai Lu]: Of course, because I am A Yu's mother.

?

Although...

Lu Yu knew this was referring to cats.

But it just sounds weird no matter how you look at it.

【Bai Lu】: That's right, I saw someone online saying something about how kittens can escape their mothers' hands.

Realizing something was amiss, the girl immediately offered an explanation.

[Lu Yu]: Lady Shiji has caused a great deal of harm!

[Bai Lu]: However, this sample pack was given to me by the lady at the supermarket. I probably won't be able to feed it normally, so I hope it won't go hungry.

[Lu Yu]: Wild khakimi are very resilient, so don't worry.

[Lu Yu]: Moreover, if you feed him too much, Hagi Ayu might start to rely on you.

Although the flower language of the Pear Blossom Cat is "first come, first served," some cats are still prone to deliberately harassing humans and trying to steal their canned food.

After sending the message, it took more than ten seconds for the girl's reply to arrive.

[Bai Lu]: Then, let A Yu stick with me.

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