Beast World: From Villainess to Cub-Raising Chef novel Chapter 172

Chapter 172: Chapter 170: He Could Hug His Quilt and Cry All Night

Bai Su turned her head, looked at the clock on the wall, and then it hit her—she had promised Li Chenlin she would go on a date to see a movie with him today. He was here to pick her up.

Wen Xiaobao obediently put down her spoon. "Hello, sir."

Li Chenlin’s lips curved. "Hello, little one."

Suddenly, his gaze shifted back and forth between Wen Xiaobao and Bai Su. He raised an eyebrow. "Susu, where did you find this little bunny? She looks so much like you..."

They looked like they were cast from the same mold.

Bai Su laughed. "Right? I think so too."

That was why she was so fond of the little girl; she felt a natural sense of closeness to her.

She said, "Wait for me a moment. I’ll eat with her first. Do you want some?"

Li Chenlin shook his head. "No, thanks. I’ll just wait for you two."

Bai Su nodded and continued feeding the little girl. "Try this, sweet and sour pork."

The little girl obediently held up her spoon to receive the food, popping the round piece of meat into her mouth. The rich sweet and sour flavor instantly took over her entire palate, completely overwhelming the savory taste of the soup from before.

The pork was coated in a thick, sweet, and savory sauce. With one bite, her teeth met a distinct crunch. As she bit down harder, the tender, springy texture of the meat burst forth, its natural juices mixing with the sweet and sour sauce from the coating.

Wen Xiaobao’s eyes widened in amazement. The more she chewed, the more delicious it became.

After she swallowed, a refreshing, sweet aftertaste of pineapple lingered in her mouth.

’This is so good!’

She eagerly scooped up another piece of meat with her spoon.

Bai Su reminded her, "You can mix the tofu and egg in tomato sauce with your rice."

She had deliberately thickened the sauce for the tofu and egg with a cornstarch slurry just before taking it off the heat, making the sauce viscous and smooth—perfect for mixing with rice.

Every grain of rice would be fully soaked in the thick sauce, creating a phenomenal mouthfeel!

Plus, she had used steamed eggs for the dish, so it wasn’t greasy at all.

The little girl didn’t quite understand what she meant.

Bai Su smiled and took her spoon. She scooped up some of the tofu and egg in tomato sauce, mixed it into the rice until it was fully soaked in the rich sauce, then added a small shrimp and a piece of sweet and sour pork. She lifted the spoonful of rice to the girl’s mouth. "Ahh, open up."

Wen Xiaobao’s cheeks turned red with embarrassment. No one had ever fed her like this before.

For as long as she could remember, her father had always made them feed themselves.

She opened her mouth wide and took the whole spoonful, her mouth stuffed full.

As she chewed, layers of flavor exploded: the savory sauce from the tofu and egg, the sweetness of the shrimp, and the rich, sweet and sour taste of the pork. The smooth tomato sauce coated the plump grains of rice, making them slick and delicious.

The rich combination of textures was an explosion in her mouth.

As Wen Xiaobao ate, she felt a little like crying. She had truly never eaten anything this delicious before. She really wanted her sister and father to try it too.

While eating, the little girl made a resolution: she had to get her father and sister to eat here once!

After eating her fill, she saw there was still a lot of food left on the table. She looked at Bai Su, a little nervous. "Auntie..."

Bai Su thought she was worried about wasting it and smiled. "It’s okay if you can’t finish it. Just eat as much as you can."

Wen Xiaobao licked her lips. "No, it’s not that. Can I... take the leftovers home? Auntie, I have money, I can buy it..."

Bai Su burst out laughing. "Of course you can take it home! I said I was treating you, and I meant it. I don’t want your money."

She really liked Wen Xiaobao. The girl had been raised so well.

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