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Chapter 444 Dinner: Searching for Charcoal to Grill Orug

"I'm back," Shen Yun said as he entered, adopting the local custom.

"Welcome back!" Upon hearing Shen Yun's voice, Tidom rushed out of the kitchen and greeted him with a smile.

"Sorry to keep you waiting. I'll take you out for dinner now," Shen Yun said as he put down the portable testing device he was carrying on his back.

"No need, I've already prepared dinner," Tidom shook his head and smiled.

"Hmm?" Upon hearing this, Shen Yun also looked up at Tidom.

At this moment, Tidom, wearing a pink lace apron, was looking at him with a smile.

"Do you know how to use those kitchen utensils? Are you alright?" Shen Yun asked with concern.

He hadn't taught Tidhom how to use those modern kitchen utensils, and he could easily get hurt if he mishandled them.

"Of course! I specifically learned how to use kitchen utensils from TV, so don't underestimate me!" Tidom puffed out his cheeks, looking displeased.

"Okay, okay, it's my fault. I shouldn't have underestimated Tidom." Shen Yun smiled and apologized as he looked at Tidom's sullen face.

"But why did Tidom suddenly decide to cook?" Shen Yun asked curiously.

"I can't keep letting Shen Jun take care of me all the time," Tidom chuckled, quickly stepping behind Shen Yun and pushing him towards the dining room. "Alright, alright, Shen Jun, go wash your hands. Dinner's almost ready. My cooking skills are excellent, you know."

"Really? Then I'll have to look forward to it." Shen Yun teased.

"Hmph, I definitely won't let you down!" Tidom chuckled, his voice sweet and innocent.

"By the way, you've been out for so long, is everything alright in the kitchen?" Shen Yun glanced at the kitchen where the range hood was still running and asked.

"Damn it! I made the soup!" Upon hearing this, Tidom realized what was happening and hurriedly ran into the kitchen.

Watching Tidom's flustered retreating figure, Shen Yun couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Be careful, don't burn yourself."

"Okay~" Tidom replied, lifting the lid of the pot and scooping a small spoonful of miso soup into a small dish to taste its saltiness.

Seeing Tidom's composed demeanor, Shen Yun felt relieved and turned to walk towards the bathroom.

Although only two days have passed, this shrine maiden from a thousand years ago has already fully adapted to modern life.

Tidom downed the thin layer of broth in his dish, then nodded in satisfaction and said with a smile, "Hmm, just right! Looks like my cooking skills haven't gotten any worse."

After saying that, Tidom picked up two clean porcelain bowls with blue and white porcelain patterns that were placed aside, scooped up the tofu and seaweed miso soup from the pot, and poured it into the porcelain bowls.

"Ah, I almost forgot." Tidom grabbed a small handful of chopped green onions and sprinkled them into the two bowls of miso soup.

The pale white broth is infused with snow-white tofu, with some seaweed floating on top and a few pieces of bright green scallions garnishing the surface, emitting an enticing aroma.

Tidom picked up two bowls of miso soup, left the kitchen, and placed them on the dining table.

At this moment, Shen Yun finished washing his hands and came out of the bathroom.

Seeing Shen Yun come out of the restroom, Tidom smiled and waved to him, saying, "Shen-kun, dinner is ready."

"I'm here," Shen Yun replied with a smile.

Upon arriving at the restaurant, several steaming dishes were laid out on the central table, which could comfortably seat seven or eight people without feeling crowded.

Shen Yun glanced at the dishes: fried shrimp tempura, steamed egg custard, potato salad, pan-fried salmon, and tofu and seaweed miso soup.

This is a fairly typical Japanese dinner, consisting of three dishes, a soup, and a salad.

"There aren't many ingredients in the fridge, so this is all I can manage," Tidom said.

"This is already quite a feast," Shen Yun said with a smile as he pulled out a chair, sat down, and sat down.

"I'll get the rice." Tidom went back to the kitchen, scooped two bowls of rice from the rice cooker, and handed one of them to Shen Yun.

"Thank you." Shen Yun reached out and took it, expressing his gratitude.

Tidom sat down opposite Shen Yun, clasped his hands together, held the chopsticks between his thumb and forefinger, and said with a devout expression, "I'm starting."

Seeing Tidom's action, Shen Yun silently withdrew the chopsticks he had already extended and repeated a sentence after Tidom.

After reading it aloud, Shen Yun picked up her chopsticks, took a piece of fried shrimp tempura, and took a small bite.

The crispy, thin batter wraps around the firm, bouncy shrimp meat. With just one bite, the distinct layers of flavor—crispy, fragrant, crunchy, tender, and bouncy—spread across the tongue.

"Shen Jun, how does it taste? This is the first time I've ever made this kind of dish," Tidom asked Shen Yun expectantly.

"Mmm, it's delicious. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, not greasy at all, the cooking time is just right," Shen Yun praised.

"That's great." Tidom breathed a sigh of relief, then urged Shen Yun to try the other dishes.

Shen Yun tasted each dish, and he praised them highly.

After finishing the simple dinner, Shen Yun took the initiative to clear the table of dishes.

Seeing Shen Yun take the initiative to clear the dishes, Tidom quickly stood up and advised, "Shen Jun, I can do these."

"Since you've prepared dinner, you shouldn't have to do the chores like washing the dishes," Shen Yun said with a smile.

"It's okay."

"Then, together?" Shen Yun couldn't refuse and asked tentatively.

"Okay," Tidom nodded readily.

Shen Yun smiled and then started cleaning up the kitchen with Tidom.

Tidom rolled up his sleeves with great enthusiasm, revealing his fair wrists, his skin as smooth as solidified jade.

Shen Yun first washed the grease off the bowls, chopsticks, and plates with dish soap, and then handed the cleaned bowls, chopsticks, and plates to Tidom next to him.

Tidom took the plates and bowls from Shen Yun and began washing them with practiced ease.

Tiny droplets of water clung to her jade-like skin, making the young girl's skin appear even more supple and radiant.

"Shen Jun, let's start cooking at home from tomorrow," Tidom suggested while washing the dishes.

"Cooking at home? Sure." Shen Yun agreed without asking any further questions.

"Tidom, are you going for a walk later?" Shen Yun asked.

"walk?"

"Yes. This area gets very lively at night. It will be even more lively during the summer festival," Shen Yun said.

His location isn't too far from Odaiba Seaside Park in Tokyo.

"Okay," Tidom readily agreed.

After washing the dishes, Shen Yun took Tidom to the nearest Odaiba Seaside Park for a walk.

When they returned from their walk, it was only around eight o'clock.

Seeing that it was still early, Shen Yun pulled Tidom to play games.

Although it is still 1999, there are still many games with strong gameplay.

For example, Heroes of Might and Magic III.

Under Shen Yun's deliberate guidance, Tidom was having a great time.

Soon, it was 10 p.m. Shen Yun glanced at the time and urged Tidom to go back and rest.

Meanwhile, Shen Yun used his spare time to search for literature and information about giant beasts from all over the world.

Time slowly passed, and the leisurely days went by one by one.

Shen Yun usually spends his mornings searching for documents from all over the world and studying the extracted evil energy. Occasionally, he takes Tidom to places like the zoo and aquarium.

Shen Yun usually spends his afternoons watching movies or playing games with Tidom.

Half a month passed in the blink of an eye, but apart from the doll Orug that appeared before, Orug seemed to have never appeared at all, without making any move.

Even with Shen Yun's great patience, he was starting to get impatient.

"No! We can't go on like this. We need to find charcoal to roast Oruk and ask him for a favor."

(End of this chapter)