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"When I met Hua, I was about the same age as Ling, so I had already accumulated experience. Since they are just kids, just praise them more. Don't worry, I will be able to become friends with Ling soon."
Sakura took a breath, completely unable to connect the gentle man in front of her with the cold-blooded executioner in the desert.
I don't understand, I really don't understand......
Chapter 101: Sakura's Meal
The apartment was well decorated and ready for move-in. There were some cardboard boxes piled in the living room, and it was obvious that the two sisters had just moved in and hadn't had time to clean up yet.
The wall seemed empty, but some photos had been arranged, all of which were photos of sisters.
Ying stood in the kitchen, gently slicing potatoes with a kitchen knife. Each slice was two millimeters, without any mistakes. She didn't even look at the chopping board. She just cut blindly while secretly observing the situation in the living room.
There was a cartoon playing on TV. Ryan hid behind the rabbit doll and pretended to say something like "Mr. Rabbit's Big Quiz" or "Mr. Rabbit's World Travels", which made Ling giggle and listen attentively at other times.
He wasn't lying, he was really good at dealing with kids.
Because her parents are not around and she seldom goes back, Ling rarely makes friends and doesn't like dealing with strangers. She seems to be wary of everything. When she brought Ryan here, she was a little worried that Ling would annoy him.
The result was better than expected.
She couldn't understand Ryan more and more, because the first impression of this man left on her was too deep.
With his unparalleled strength and decisive methods, he took the lives of more than a dozen people without even blinking an eye, as if he was a natural executioner.
Even though his attitude changed a little later because of Weiwei, he still couldn't escape the reputation of a killing machine.
'And this killing machine is sitting in my living room, playing house with Ling?'
She felt that the world was a little crazy, and the pale yellow walls and fabric sofas made the atmosphere even warmer. Anyone who saw this scene would think it was an ordinary family of three.
"Sister, when is dinner?"
The clear child's voice brought Ying back to her senses, and she quickly replied, "Ten minutes, I'll be there once the curry is ready. Clean the table first, and remember to wash your hands."
This scene was all seen by Ling. She turned around and covered her mouth cunningly: "Brother Ryan, I have never seen my sister like this. Are you two really okay?"
"I told you we're just colleagues, don't think too much about it." Ryan squinted his eyes and after a little contact, he found that the bell was quite cute.
She has a lively personality and is somewhat precocious.
"But my sister has never brought a colleague home, let alone a boy." Ling pouted and thought hard. Seeing Ryan approaching with his teeth bared, she shrank her head again: "Okay, I won't say anything. Stop tickling me!"
"Hehe, that's better." Ryan put his hands on his hips, looking victorious, and slowly stood up. "You watch TV for a while, I'll go help your sister cook."
"Brother Ryan, are you protecting the world in secret?"
Suddenly, these words came from behind. Ryan turned his head and saw the girl staring at the TV screen, which was playing the most popular animation.
That is a cartoon invested by Fire Moth. The theme is heroes fighting monsters. Of course, the heroes are Fire Moth warriors, and the monsters are Honkai beasts. It also includes some popular science information about how to take refuge and how to escape.
Sometimes, the Fire Moth is quite reliable.
Coming back to the present, Ryan knew that Ling had guessed something. Who would go on business trips frequently and still instill the concept of defense? Looking at the girl's fair profile, he thought of Hua.
Both of them wanted to get closer to the people they loved and contribute their strength, but Sakura wanted Ling to live in a normal world out of protection, and her previous job was not glorious.
He walked over, squatted down, and whispered in the girl's ear: "Of course he's a hero. He's even better than the ones in the animations, I promise."
My sister is a hero?
Ling didn't know why, but she believed Ryan's words. There was a bit more excitement in her eyes. She nodded repeatedly to Ryan who made a gesture to keep quiet, indicating that she wanted to keep the secret.
Children are so gullible. Sakura was certainly not considered a hero before, but after working with me, she is clearly saving humanity.
He walked into the kitchen and saw that Ying had already cut the vegetables and was putting a bunch of food into the pot to stew. The curry she had made by hand smelled of honey and milk.
When they were in the desert town, Ryan tasted Sakura's cooking skills and knew that she was very skilled and did not look like a killer at all.
The girl wore an apron and had her pink hair tied into a ponytail. In addition to being smart and capable, she also had a bit of the virtuousness of a Yamato Nadeshiko.
In fact, he was also surprised by what Sakura showed. At least at this moment, the girl had nothing to do with the killer, which confirmed what Alicia said.
Only through constant contact can human beings understand each other.
Ryan couldn't escape Sakura's eyes, and while waving his spatula, he answered, "Rin used to be a very picky eater, so I cooked for her in different ways. Later, I found that I had a talent."
"You're already quite professional. Let me help." Ryan put on his apron and saw Ying's shocked expression. "Don't be so surprised. Strength is only one aspect. It doesn't represent my entire life."
"Your strength impressed me so much." Ying's tone softened slightly, and she smiled quietly: "Of course, I still think that cooking is not something you are suited for."
"Then watch carefully and don't blink."
Ryan smiled confidently, as if he had stepped into a sacred place. He first glanced at the vegetables and seasonings that Ying bought, and then his fingers brushed over the neatly arranged kitchen knives.
The breath of the strong.
For some reason, Ying thought of a completely unrelated word, and then she saw Ryan holding the kitchen knife, making a gorgeous knife flower, holding down a perch, and knocking it to the west with a knock of the knife handle, and then -
Remove the scales, cut open the belly, take out the fish meat with a flat knife, and make diamond-shaped cuts just to the fish skin.
Good knife skills.
Ying believed it a little, and saw him get a basin, wash the fish, coat the fish with starch, prepare ketchup and other seasonings, and pour half a pot of oil into the pot.
She couldn't help but take a step back and looked at the pot with some distress: "Are you frying fish? There's too much oil."
"Haha, being generous is a life attitude, it looks good."
Ryan didn't explain. When the fish was fried until golden brown, he decisively took it out and placed it on a plate, leaving only some oil in the base. He poured in tomato juice and sweet and sour sauce, stirring constantly to prevent it from sticking to the pan, and gradually cooked until it became thick.
The room was suddenly filled with a sweet and sour aroma. Ying Jian Ryan suddenly scooped a spoonful of oil into the pot to make the soup brighter. Then he turned off the fire, scooped out the red sauce, and evenly poured it on the golden fish meat, ending everything with a handsome ladle.
The fish meat is golden yellow, the sauce is red, and the color is bright. After being cut with fancy knife, the fish meat is fluffy, like a squirrel's tail.
As an expert, Ying doesn't even need to eat it to know that the taste is absolutely right.
"Is this... Shenzhou cuisine? Why haven't I seen it before?"
"Squirrel fish is a famous dish in Jiangnan. There is not enough seasoning in Lion City, and considering Ling's taste, I decided to make this sweet and sour flavor. The difficulty lies in the knife skills, but for you and me, this is not a problem at all." Ryan wiped his hands and introduced calmly.
“It’s not that simple. Most people can’t control the right temperature for frying fish.” Ying shook her head. Just looking at the golden color, it must be crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the technique must be precise to the millimeter.
"It's a pity that we can't use Honkai to add some special effects."
"why?"
"Because good food will definitely shine." Ryan grinned and walked away with the plate, "Let's go, it's time for dinner."
Why shine?
Sakura was still a little confused, but soon came to her senses and couldn't help but smile when she saw Ling cheering.
Cooking was one thing, but she cared more about Ryan considering her sister's taste, which made her feel better. She didn't even bother to worry about who Ryan was.
Be it an executioner or a weirdo, after getting to know each other for a long time, you will find that you get along well with each other. If you think too much about it, you will only be asking for trouble.
Squirrel fish, curry and vegetable salad were placed on the table. Tonight's meal could be considered a combination of the Three Kingdoms. Ling's eyes lit up. She picked up a piece of squirrel fish and stuffed it into her mouth, her eyes narrowed.
"It's delicious, Brother Ryan, did you make this?"
Why did you call your brother?
Sakura then noticed that her sister had changed her name and turned her head quietly to see Ryan smiling.
"Yeah, I think you'll like the sweet and sour taste."
"It would be nice if you could cook it for me every day."
"Hahaha, no problem, you can order whatever you want these days."
"Only a few days?" Ling's expression dimmed a little. Fortunately, she was used to it. Her sister always came back suddenly and left quietly.
For a girl, a moment of happiness is extremely precious.
She didn't argue like a naughty kid. She ate a spoonful of curry and squinted her eyes in satisfaction: "Of course, my sister's curry is as delicious as always."
Ying, who had been feeling a little sour, felt better and patted her sister on the head.
"Don't talk, be careful of the fish bones."
"Hmm." The girl immediately lowered her head and started eating with relish.
Seeing Ling's excitement, Ying was also happy from the bottom of her heart. She had done so much, wasn't it all for her? She picked up the chopsticks and picked up a piece of fish and put it into her mouth.
The texture is crispy and tender, and the sweet and sour taste goes straight from the mouth to the heart. The taste is impeccable.
It turns out he can really cook.
Sakura glanced at Ryan next to her, who was enjoying his curry with a contented look on his face, and noticed the quizzical look in her direction.
The girl did not hide anything, but just smiled in response. This time the smile came from the heart and then looked around.
The chandelier emitted a yellowish light. The house was not decorated much, and the meal for the three of them was not very sumptuous. Everything had nothing to do with luxury. Instead, it made her feel a strange emotion.
That is the warmth that belongs only to "home".
She suddenly didn't care what kind of person Ryan was. At least at this moment, she was full of gratitude, and even had an idea:
May this moment last forever.
"Why aren't you eating?" Ryan put down his spoon and looked at Ying standing in a daze beside him, thinking that his cooking skills couldn't have deteriorated that much.
The girl turned her head, still smiling, but her usually cold expression was replaced by something completely opposite.
It was a kind of tenderness that went deep into my bones.
She put down her chopsticks, supported her chin with her fingers crossed, squinted her eyes, and looked at Ling and Ryan who were eating with relish.
"I suddenly feel a little full."
Chapter 102 You call this art???
The food was not luxurious, and the dishes were not so dazzling that they would make your clothes burst. They even looked a little ordinary. No one who saw this scene could find anything special about it.
This was just an ordinary family dinner, so ordinary that at this moment, millions of families around the world were doing the same thing. If there was any special feature, it was that Ryan and Sakura were equally good at cooking.
Judge Ling gave high praise, and then asked seriously like a little adult that the two should compete again at breakfast tomorrow.
No one objected to this childish request. Ryan and Ying just looked at each other and agreed with a smile.
In the evening, the night breeze blows gently.
While Ling washed the dishes and went back to her room to scratch her head over her homework, Ryan brought two rattan chairs to the balcony.