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"It's really perfunctory..." Ji An shook his head, but then he smiled and said gently, "But I am reluctantly satisfied. I will find other ways to express my feelings in the future. Commander, you are not allowed to refuse me again."

Liu Cheng joked, "I didn't refuse this time. It was the people's decision. I just support democracy."

"Really? The commander is even more evil-minded than Zhenhai said."

Ji'an narrowed his watery eyes and said this, but he was not angry at all.

Chapter 14: To capture a man's stomach is to capture his heart

The good thing about a mature older sister is that she can joke around without having to

Worried about being misunderstood.

What's more, although Ji'an's cooking skills are not that good, at least she is very self-aware compared to other royal ship girls. Even elegant and intellectual people like Hood and Prince of Wales think that gazing at the stars is a misunderstood royal dish. Look at our royal ship girls, they are obviously enjoying the meal, how could it be some kind of dark dish?

As for why it was misunderstood, it was of course because public opinion was manipulated.

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"Commander, why are you here?"

Liu Cheng turned around and saw that Yixian was not only wearing an apron, but also a chef's hat, standing by the stove with a large soup spoon. It seemed that the night of lovemaking at noon did not make Yixian exhausted. Instead, she was in high spirits and dressed like a beautiful cook.

"Come and take a look around and see if I can help."

Liu Cheng saw various delicacies that had not yet been brought to the cafeteria. Some had already been cooked, while others were still semi-finished. They were simply so gorgeous that it was terrifying. Facts proved that due to time and materials constraints before, Yixian was just trying out his skills. This time, he was going all out. Even before they were served, the color and aroma alone were enough to make people salivate.

Yixian blinked and said, "I can help, but the commander needs to wash and disinfect his hands, wear an apron and chef's hat, and follow my instructions in all actions."

"So complicated……"

"Of course it's troublesome, so Commander, just watch from the side." Yixian smiled sweetly. Although she and Liu Cheng had already formed a good relationship, she positioned herself as a bride. According to traditional concepts, a bride should wash her hands and cook soup, so how could she let her husband cook? Yixian saw Liu Cheng looking at the dishes and asked, "Or would you like to try it, Commander?"

Liu Cheng was not hungry at first, but he was tempted by the smell. However, he waved his hand and said, "No, I'm not a child."

"No one says that only children can taste it. It doesn't matter if you try it or give your opinion on it."

"Ok."

Liu Cheng was a man who always accepted good advice and never refused his wife's requests. He looked around but couldn't find any clean chopsticks. However, Yixian had already washed his hands and scooped up a piece of soft-shelled fish with a spoon, then pinched it with his hands and handed it to Liu Cheng.

Many people were watching secretly, and Haitian accidentally put too much chili into the pot. Yixian also noticed these gazes and felt a little shy, but still insisted on doing what he was doing.

Yixian didn't mind, and Liu Cheng certainly didn't mind either, and ate it in one bite.

The soft-shelled eel was exceptionally tender, fresh and refreshing, with a strong garlic flavor, and of course, the most important thing was the thick and oily sauce, so Liu Cheng sucked all the sauce between Yixian's scallion-white fingers into his mouth. The smooth and delicate touch made it feel even fresher and more delicious than the eel's back.

The remaining warmth and moisture from her fingers made Yixian's face slightly red, but she still asked, "How does it taste?"

“Sweet and delicious, soft and delicate, it leaves a lasting aftertaste.”

"I didn't put any sugar in it..." Yixian saw the look Liu Cheng was giving her and realized what he was saying. Her cheeks flushed as she whispered, "Commander, we are in public, please be serious."

"Mine, it tastes good anyway."

It has become a habit for Liu Cheng to talk nonsense. If he is talking to a ship girl like Zhenhai who can make jokes, he will probably say something like "I am very serious" with malicious intentions. In front of a classical beauty like Yixian, Liu Cheng will never be so bold, as he subconsciously fears to offend the beauty.

Hai Tian was looking at the interaction between the two people, and was suddenly moved by the scene. He couldn't help but recite: "She lifts her silk skirt lightly and moves with lotus steps, marrying another man. She stirs the soup with her bare hands, shyly waiting for you to taste it. We chat around the stove on a moonlit night, and listen to the wind knocking on the window while drinking and singing..."

After hearing this, Yixian became even more shy.

Liu Cheng said generously: "Good poem, Haitian is not only good at cooking, but also good at writing."

"I didn't do it. I just repeated the sighs of my predecessors..."

Hai Tian's pretty face blushed slightly, and she moved lightly without making a sound, trying to block Liu Cheng's sight with her delicate body. She had accidentally added a lot of hot sauce just now, and had been praised at noon, and she didn't want the commander to discover her mistake.

"That's a good poem, too. Anyway, I haven't memorized it. If I hadn't read a lot of books, I wouldn't have known it." Contrary to what he expected, Liu Cheng walked behind Hai Tian and looked at the bright red dish in her pot. "Is this boiled fish?"

"Ah."

"Can I have a taste?"

"It's not seasoned yet..." Hai Tian picked up a piece of lotus root in a panic, "Commander, you can try it first."

Perhaps because of her nervousness, Hai Tian directly handed the pepper and salt lotus root strips into Liu Cheng's mouth. Even if Liu Cheng did not do it on purpose, her fingers were still touched by Liu Cheng's lips, and the girl's face became even redder.

Liu Cheng blinked his eyes and didn't do anything excessive. He just praised: "It's delicious, and the seasoning is just right."

"Well, as long as it tastes good."

Haitian clenched her fingers with her other hand and whispered softly. She decided not to wash her hands today and to make a new boiled fish. She must not let the commander down.

"It turns out that to capture a man's stomach is to capture his heart."

Akagi looked at this scene and sighed quietly.

"Sister, you think too much." Kaga retorted directly, "You can capture his heart without capturing his stomach."

Akagi pursed his lips and said nothing, his fox ears slightly

I drooped my eyes slightly, thinking that the competition was so fierce, how could I not think more?

Ning Hai and Ping Hai are pastry chefs. They knead dough on a table of specially made height. Their every move is neat and tidy. They are so capable in managing the household that it makes people feel sorry for them.

Long Wu was also the chef in charge of the cooking. She carried two stools and seasoned and controlled the heat like flowing water. It was mainly the swaying of the dragon's tail behind her that made Liu Chengqing sing uncontrollably - I have horns on my head, a tail behind me... I am a little green dragon, little green dragon, little green dragon, I have many little secrets, little secrets, little secrets...

Long Wu remained calm on the surface, but the tail behind him was shaking even more violently.

"Commander, you sing so badly~"

Before Long Wu could say anything, Changchun complained for her. The little girl had just eaten an eggplant pancake, her cheeks were puffing up cutely, and there were residual oil stains on her lips.

Liu Cheng took the opportunity to rub Changchun's little head and pinch her delicate face: "Better than you, you don't help here, you just eat secretly."

"I'm just trying the food. Besides, you're doing the same thing, Commander."

"I also have a song to liven up the atmosphere."

"But it's so awful to listen to, I'd rather not sing it."

"I'm angry. I won't love you anymore."

"Hey, the Commander will definitely not stop caring about me."

Seeing the little girl's lovely smile, Liu Cheng was completely defeated and hugged Changchun all at once. Little girl, or a big girl from Northeast China, in short, Changchun is so cute.

After taking a casual stroll in the kitchen, Liu Cheng also discovered two unexpected ship girls, Atago and Azuma. They were both helping to prepare Chinese food, and they cooked it very well.

Chapter 15 Harassment of the Cook

"Of course, Atago, you're flipping the pot... and Azuma, your knife skills, is it Wensi tofu?"

Liu Cheng was a little surprised. Although some Japanese food was derived from Chinese food, the two are actually very different. Chinese food has many unique techniques, knife skills, and cooking skills that are completely incomparable to Japanese food, which is almost only fried, deep-fried, boiled, grilled, and thickened. But looking at Atago and Azuma's proficiency, is this a genius? Can they master completely different cuisines?

My wife was wearing a black cheongsam. The high slit not only did not cover her long and beautiful legs wrapped in black, but also perfectly outlined the full curve of her hips. The apron string tied her slender waist, revealing her round shoulders and a large white back.

Especially the plum blossom pattern on Agatsuma's arm, which seemed as bright as the blood of a toad, giving the gentle and kind lady a unique and elegant charm. Liu Chengqing couldn't help but recall the afternoons in Sakura City when he soaked in the hot spring with Mikasa, Agatsuma and Hiei, bickered with Mikasa, enjoyed Agatsuma's back rub, and admired Hiei's beautiful legs. If it weren't for the slightly tense atmosphere at the time, it would have been a heavenly day.

"It's Wensi tofu."

My wife stood gracefully and said modestly, "I am not very skilled yet, please forgive me if I don't do well, Commander."

Liu Cheng praised sincerely: "It's amazing that you can make such a difficult dish."

"Yes, after all, my wife has practiced hard for so long, and she probably cut hundreds of pieces of tofu." Atago blinked and said, "It stands to reason that if you want to do something, you should start with the lower level of difficulty, but my wife is hardworking and diligent, and more importantly, she is gifted. It's amazing."

"No, compared to talent, continuous practice is the most important thing. I hope to start with more difficult dishes to see if I can apply what I have learned to other situations. However, Donghuang cuisine is too profound." Azuma smiled, "So I can't compare to you, Atago. I haven't practiced as long as you. You can already make delicious food, but I'm just a show-off."

"My wife, you are too modest."

"No match for you."

The two of them seemed to be flattering each other in business, but Liu Cheng's heart was full of warmth. There was no such thing as a genius who knew everything. Some people just put in effort and time. The two Sakura Empire ship girls were working hard to improve their Donghuang cuisine. The intention behind this was self-evident.

"My wife, you are indeed too modest. I think your knife skills are already very good."

Liu Cheng stood behind my wife naturally, gently pressed against her beautiful back curve, lowered his head on her shoulder, and his hot and humid breath sprayed on her fair neck, which turned a pink blush. "I heard that Wensi tofu will bloom like a flower when put in the soup. Can you let me see it?"

My wife felt the warmth from behind, her heart pounding, and she whispered, "The soup isn't ready yet..."

"Then do less. I just want to see it for myself."

"it is good."

How could my wife refuse Liu Cheng? She scooped up a small piece of cut tofu with a kitchen knife and put it into the bowl filled with clear water beside her. She flicked it gently with her fingers, and the small pieces of tofu suddenly scattered like clouds. Strands of tofu as thin as hair floated on the water, which was really pleasing to the eye.

"The clouds are in the blue sky and the water is in the bottle. The artistic conception comes out at once. It really is a great knife skill."

As Liu Cheng spoke, he stretched out his hand and wanted to stir the tofu in the water. He paused and muttered to himself, "I haven't washed my hands." Then he naturally grabbed my wife's slender white hand and stirred the bowl with her onion-peeling fingers.

"Oh~ Commander, please be mindful of the situation..."

The first one was an exclamation that many people could hear, while the second one was a mosquito cry that only Liu Cheng could hear.

My wife is a gentle lady. She can easily imagine that from other people's perspective, it seems as if Liu Cheng is hugging her tightly from behind. Such a scene makes my wife so embarrassed that she can't control herself.

Liu Cheng pretended not to hear and continued to hold my wife's hand while commenting: "Of course, I haven't seen real Wensi tofu, but at least this is almost the same as the chefs I saw on TV. It may be finer, but I think it's meaningless to make it finer. The improvement in taste is minimal. It's already very good the way it is now."

As he pretended to say this, Liu Cheng put his other hand around my wife's slender waist, which was so soft and flat, and he could feel the pressure of the ripe and fruitful fruit.

My wife's heart was filled with sweetness, not only because of Liu Cheng's actions, but also because of Liu Cheng's recognition. She understood that Liu Cheng had received her feelings. Nothing could make people happier than getting the recognition of their loved ones after making efforts.

"From now on, I'll ask my wife to make me a midnight snack. Is that ok?"

"Of course, no problem... My wife would be happy to do so."

Azuma pursed her lips, wishing that this moment could last forever, but obviously the time and place were not right. Liu Cheng quickly let go of her and walked to Atago. It was a bit regrettable, but Azuma became more motivated.

"It's nothing fancy, just ordinary braised chicken. I made some improvements and added some miso in it."

"Then I won't watch it."

Liu Cheng said, and then directly hugged Atago's surprisingly elastic waist. Atago was a wedding ship, so Liu Cheng could of course be more bold. He put his head on Atago's shoulder and said, "You look better. Just look at you."

Atago blinked and said, “A lot of people are watching.”

"It's okay. I've done this many times, and they're used to it." Liu Cheng shamelessly lowered his head and sniffed hard, "It smells so good."

"Hehe, is it the braised chicken that smells better... or me, your sister?"

Facing Atago's charming tone, Liu Cheng did not respond directly, but said: "To be honest, it doesn't smell like braised chicken, but it's still very fragrant and must go well with rice."

"Ah, that seems like a bit of a failure."

"No, it's obviously very successful. Food is meant to be eaten. Whether it's authentic or not is not important. The important thing is to make people want to eat it." Liu Cheng rubbed Atago's fair neck and said beside her crystal earlobe, "But I want to eat you more."

"No, I can't bear it anymore..."

Atago finally couldn't suppress the possessive desire in her heart. She turned around and found Liu Cheng's lips with her delicate face like a flower. She didn't let go even when someone coughed next to her and hinted at her.

"Really... I thought you were here to help, Commander, but you're here to harass the cook and do more harm than good."

After Liu Cheng let go of Atago, he saw the tall and graceful Hiei standing behind them. The tall and gentle woman had a helpless expression on her face, and she took on the role of making comments, which she rarely did.

"My, my." Liu Cheng seemed to admit his mistake, but in fact he joked, "Wait, Hiei, you are not a cook, right? Then I will harass you."

"Commander, you are a little too energetic."

Hiei bit her lip, she knew Liu Cheng was just joking, so instead of shyness, she felt more regretful.

"Commander, please harass Taiho. I can do that!"

Dafeng really couldn't learn Yixian's superb techniques, so she rushed over and decided to use traditional means to please her lover.

Liu Cheng cleared his throat: "Am I that kind of person?"

Mikasa said with a smile: "You are."

"Mikasa, I remember you walked into the kitchen with your left foot up, right? The left is the most respected. You are overstepping your authority over this commander. I declare you dismissed."

"puff--"

It wasn't Mikasa, but Hiei who covered his mouth and laughed, and then Mikasa also laughed, and a cheerful atmosphere filled the entire kitchen.

Chapter 16 I treat you as a brother, and you actually want to date me?

In fact, most people can't help much in the kitchen, but the lively atmosphere really creates a Chinese New Year atmosphere. Of course, the most important person is Liu Chengzai.

Liu Cheng didn't try to liven up the atmosphere, but everyone had a smile on their face. Because they were living a happy life and had a beautiful future that they were looking forward to, everyone was naturally in a good mood.

"I plan to let you manage the cafeteria in the New Port District."

At the dinner table, before Yixian could be modest or refuse, Liu Cheng said seriously, "Remember, it's management, not doing everything yourself. The canteen is a very important job. Only when everyone eats well can they feel happy and have fighting power. But the canteen is also very tiring. If there is no rotation, it will be open all year round. You have to get up early to prepare breakfast and prepare supper for companions who patrol and fight all night. So we must find some other ship girls and everyone can take turns. This job is handed over to you. If I find that you do everything yourself, it means that you don't have the ability to coordinate and lead. Then I will naturally replace you, understand?"

"clear."

Yixian knew that Liu Cheng had made the decision. This was a heavy responsibility and an incomparable trust. She nodded seriously and said, "Then I won't be modest. Please leave it to me."