binnovel Chapter 120, Earthquake
Chapter 120, Earthquake
Because she wanted to cultivate a good relationship with Xuan Ye, Lin Yue couldn't help but glance at it a few more times while cooking. Xuan Ye's sleek body was quietly curled up on Bai Shuang's bed, its body rising and falling as if it were already fast asleep.
Lin Yue hesitated for a moment, then squatted down and leaned close to Bai Shuang, who was playing happily nearby, and asked softly, "Bai Shuang, do you know what Xuan Ye likes to eat?"
Upon hearing this, Bai Shuang was taken aback for a moment, then her little nose wrinkled into a small ball, and her eyes bulged with dissatisfaction: "Sister, don't you love me anymore? Why didn't you ask me what I like to eat instead of asking that stinky cat?"
Lin Yue couldn't help but laugh at Bai Shuang's adorable appearance, which was completely at odds with his handsome looks. She reached out and ruffled Bai Shuang's fluffy head before saying with a smile, "Do you think I don't know what you like to eat? Meat, meat, meat, right? How about I make you that Dongpo pork from last time?"
Upon hearing the words "Dongpo Pork," Bai Shuang's eyes lit up instantly. She nodded excitedly and wagged her tail, exclaiming, "Ten servings! I, the queen, want ten servings!"
Lin Yue gently tapped Bai Shuang's forehead and refused seriously: "Dream on. Have you forgotten how you were groaning last time? Five portions at most."
"No, no, ten portions! I want ten portions~~~" Bai Shuang protested, rubbing against Lin Yue's legs, trying to use her charm to get her rights.
It pleaded for a while, but seeing that Lin Yue wouldn't budge, Bai Shuang's round eyes darted around, and another idea popped into its head. It looked up at Lin Yue with a sincere expression and said, "Sister, actually that stinky cat also loves meat the most. There's a portion for it in these ten servings!"
"Really?" Lin Yue looked at Bai Shuang with a skeptical expression.
"Really, really!" Bai Shuang nodded vigorously. "Sister, think about it, what leopard doesn't like to eat meat, right?"
Hehe, it chuckled to itself, not wanting to tell its sister that the stinky cat actually loved sweets. Besides, it hadn't lied to its sister; one of the ten portions really was for the stinky cat. At worst, it could just give it three portions…
Hmm, two portions?
One serving is fine!
Give this to the stinky cat. My sister's food is the best, and it's good for replenishing its energy. The stinky cat is so thin, one serving is enough for it!
As for the other nine portions, I can reluctantly help the stinky cat get rid of them!
Seeing Bai Shuang's eyes darting around and its mouth wide open, Lin Yue guessed that it must have some ulterior motives. However, she still had enough meat on hand, and thinking that making more wouldn't hurt, she smiled and shook her head, deciding to satisfy the little guy's appetite.
Lin Yue turned around and started operating the food processor. Soon, an enticing aroma filled the kitchen.
She didn't actually make ten servings of Dongpo pork; instead, she prepared the pork in various ways—steamed, boiled, and in soup—trying all sorts of different methods. Finally, on Bai Shuang's special low table, a large spread of delicious food was laid out, looking and smelling wonderful, quite a sight to behold.
She had just finished her work when Bai Shuang, as if sensing a signal, immediately ran over. She eagerly placed her two front paws on the table and sniffed the fragrance in the air with her little nose, looking quite impatient.
Seeing its appearance, Lin Yue quickly said, "Alright, go call Xuan Ye for dinner."
Upon hearing this, Xuan Ye slightly opened his narrowed eyes, a hint of surprise flashing in them, but he made no move.
Bai Shuang flicked her tail and muttered in dissatisfaction, "Do we need to call you to eat?"
Then she turned around and yelled at the top of her lungs towards the bedroom, "You stinky cat, dinner's ready! Hurry up! The food's getting cold!"
Xuan Ye moved his claws and slowly got up.
When it arrived at the table, Bai Shuang was already eating. It ate half a pound of meat in one bite, wolfing it down. Its lips were shiny with oil, and it kept making small "woofing" sounds, clearly enjoying its meal.
Looking at the large table of food and smelling the enticing aromas that automatically filled his nostrils, Xuan Ye finally understood why Bai Shuang, that little fool, was so unwilling to go with him. He had no idea what kind of demon beast would not take the opportunity to escape after being forced to sign a contract and recovering from its injuries; it turned out that it was tempted by this food.
It walked over to Bai Shuang and lightly leaped onto the table, landing steadily with its front paws. Then it scanned the dishes on the table, its gaze lingering on each dish for a moment before finally reaching out its paw to grab a plate of wild boar meat in front of it.
But before its claws could even reach halfway, Bai Shuang swiftly snatched the plate of meat into its arms.
After finishing, it subconsciously glanced at Lin Yue and saw the half-smile on her face. Feeling a little guilty, it quickly pushed a plate towards Xuan Ye: "You stinky cat, don't you love eating the meat on the bones the most? You said that part of the meat is the most delicious. I specially saved it for you."
The plate contained a whole stewed chicken, one of the ingredients contributed by Zhao Yuxuan. The chicken was stewed to perfection, the meat tender and juicy, with an enticing aroma. Bai Shuang had already eaten one, but it disliked the abundance of bones, was impatient to chew, and was afraid of choking if swallowed whole, so it went to eat something else.
Xuan Ye looked at the stewed chicken in front of it, then at Bai Shuang. Seeing that it remembered what it had said, a smile flashed in its eyes. It moved the chicken closer to itself and began to eat it slowly and deliberately.
Besides the meat, Lin Yue had an extra plate of green vegetables and a glass of tempting juice on her table, made from the two apples that permanently added 1 point to Intelligence. She had lost two points of Intelligence from eating the Drunken Immortal Fruit, but these apples made up for it, so Lin Yue was quite satisfied, a hint of pleasure shining in her eyes.
Just as the man, the wolf, and the leopard were immersed in a harmonious dining atmosphere, the tree where Lin Yue was standing suddenly began to tremble without warning. The trembling became more and more intense, and even the things on the platform began to sway.
The water in the wooden bucket was shaken and splashed everywhere, spilling all over the floor. Several plates slid off the edge of the table and crashed to the ground with a "crash," spilling meat juices and vegetable soup onto the stone floor.
How is this going?
earthquake?
Earthquakes in a high-altitude survival game? Could this be a new challenge? But why isn't there any system notification?
Xuan Ye and Bai Shuang stopped eating almost simultaneously. Their relaxed bodies tensed up instantly, and they arched slightly, their eyes revealing vigilance and wariness.