Beast World: From Villainess to Cub-Raising Chef novel Chapter 68

Chapter 68: Chapter 68: Bai Su’s Food Cures the Disabled

As the food was served, several soldiers found themselves swallowing hard as they stared at the chunks of meat.

Bai Xiaolang said sweetly, "Go on and eat, uncles. You don’t have to wait for us."

Bai Su called out while carving the whole roasted lamb, "That’s right, don’t wait for us! The lamb won’t taste good if it gets cold. I’ll be right there after I cut a rack of ribs."

A Bear Beastman watched her squatting before the roast lamb, struggling to cut it with a long knife. Beads of sweat dotted her delicate, flushed face.

He scratched his head and walked over, a little embarrassed. "Miss Bai, why don’t you let me handle rough work like this? I’m strong."

Seeing his offer, Bai Su didn’t refuse. "Alright, you can help me cut it then. A few horizontal cuts here, and here too."

The Bear Beastman followed her directions, but he used too much force and accidentally sliced through the steel plate underneath.

He looked at Bai Su, flustered and looking like he’d done something terribly wrong. He immediately moved to kneel.

With lightning-fast reflexes, Bai Su pulled him up. "What are you doing?! Get up, get up! It’s fine!"

The Bear Beastman froze for a second before quickly taking two steps back. "I’m sorry, Miss Bai Su. I shouldn’t have broken your kitchenware."

Shockwaves coursed through him.

’This high and mighty young female with a superpower... she actually touched me just to stop me from kneeling!’

’Could she really be the scheming, arrogant, and cruel person the leader’s daughter described?’

Bai Su laughed. "It’s alright. This thing isn’t expensive, I’ll just get a new one later. This one was getting old anyway. Why don’t you help me bring these few pounds of lamb to the table? It’s time to eat."

The Bear Beastman nodded profusely.

The other Bear Beastmen were also on edge, shooting him furtive glares. They blamed him for being so clumsy, afraid he would anger the female and get punished.

But to their surprise, the entire meal was unexpectedly harmonious.

Bai Su was an incredibly warm and gracious host. Seeing how much they enjoyed the food, she would even flash a radiant smile and encourage them to eat more.

Her kind and endearing manner was enough to move them to tears.

They realized they had all been deceived.

’This female, who has the attention of the entire Federation, not only doesn’t look down on male Beastmen, but she also has an exceptionally good personality!’

’When we get back to the barracks, we have to clear Miss Bai’s name!’

After the meal, the Bear Beastman looked at Bai Su again, a little nervously. "Um, Miss Bai..."

Bai Su looked at him with a smile, her rabbit ears hanging at her sides twitching cutely. "What is it?"

The Bear Beastman’s weathered face flushed as he stammered, pointing at the leftover food on the table, "C-can I... get this... t-to go? I have a younger brother... his legs are bad, so he doesn’t get out much... I..."

Bai Su saw his awkwardness and nodded repeatedly before he could even finish. "Yes, of course you can!"

She went to the kitchen to get a container and, while packing up an untouched leg of lamb and some steak, she said, "If you’re willing to help out again next time, just let me know beforehand, and I’ll prepare a portion for your brother too."

The Bear Beastman was overwhelmed by the favor. The two Bear Beastmen next to him shot him jealous looks, secretly pinching his back and accusing him of being a cunning little schemer.

The Bear Beastman nodded and thanked her repeatedly. "Thank you, Miss Bai Su! Thank you, Miss Bai Su! Miss Bai Su, you’re such a good person!"

Bai Xiaolang beamed beside them. "Of course she is! My mom is the best person in the whole world!"

Bai Su just smiled, finished packing the food, and saw them off.

*

The Bear Beastman carried the food back to the military headquarters and made a turn toward the logistics department.

At the headquarters, many soldiers who had been severely wounded on the battlefield and could no longer fight were assigned to the logistics department.

After Lu Tingyan retook his post, he established a special Disabled Tribe to house these soldiers.

This was done for two reasons: one, to make it easier to care for them, and two, grouping the disabled together allowed them to support each other. This was better for their mental health, as they wouldn’t feel like a burden to others.

The Bear Beastman’s name was Bablo. He was a veteran who had retired from the battlefield and had once braved life and death alongside Lu Tingyan.

Later, the new leader, finding him too old, stripped him of his rank as a Lieutenant and relegated him to being a cook in the military department.

This time, upon taking office, Lu Tingyan had been busy rooting out the cancerous tumors of the old regime, and with his engagement on top of that, he hadn’t had time to look after old soldiers like them.

When Bablo brought the food to his younger brother, he found him sitting in his wheelchair, basking in the sun.

Even in the sunlight, his dark brown fur remained dull, looking dusty and listless.

A pang of heartache crossed Bablo’s eyes. Once upon a time, his brother had been one of the strongest and most outstanding among the younger generation of Bear Beastmen. He was also the first male to break through to become a Level 7 Beastman right after coming of age.

Even the Bear Clan chief had said he had a good chance of becoming the number one warrior of the Bear Clan Tribe.

But unexpectedly, his nerves had been damaged in an explosion on the battlefield. He could no longer stand on his own two feet, and now he was just a frail and despondent shadow of his former self.

And there were many more Beastmen like him in this Disabled Tribe.

Bablo forced himself to cheer up and walked over. "Kong Ji, look what I brought for you!"

Seeing his older brother, Kong Ji managed to rally his spirits, a faint smile on his face. "Bro, you’re here."

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