"By the way, Xiao Xi, what did Old Yan call you for?"
Liang Yunfei, agitated by Dai Yao's "matter of great importance," had forgotten about Old Yan looking for Xiao Xi.
As she remembered, Liang Yunfei was quite curious. She had only just started school and a teacher was already looking for her.
"Oh, that's nothing. It's about the department's debate club training. Old Yan wants me to help him out."
Qiu Xi casually explained the matter to the others.
"As expected, you're the teachers' favorite!"
"Definitely showing favoritism!"
"Mhm!"
"..."
What was all this about? Shouldn't they be thinking about her upcoming arduous life?
However, Qiu Xi didn't know that those who haven't experienced it can only envy, and wouldn't consider it akin to working for a boss.
"You guys can just joke around. If I pulled you along, would you be willing?" wap.kanshuwu.net
"Forget it, we don't have the guts for that!"
"Right, right! We won't take on that kind of demanding work."
"Dai Yao, aren't you busy yet?"
In this situation, they should disperse immediately. Others wouldn't dare, but Xiao Xi actually dared.
"Coming right up!"
The moment Song Daiyao saw Liang Yunfei's gaze, she understood.
So, in the span of just a few sentences, those who were just chattering had vanished.
...
For the next few days, besides attending regular classes, Qiu Xi spent the rest of her time busy purchasing ingredients for the recipes.
She also had to answer Old Yan's consecutive calls from time to time to finalize work that would soon begin.
She was as busy as a spinning top, constantly on the move.
While Qiu Xi was like this, Nan Hua was no exception.
Although he was only a sophomore, he had already joined a teacher's project early due to his outstanding performance, so he was also very busy.
It was another weekend. Since the freshmen would be arriving in two days, Qiu Xi decided to take her friends to try out the recipes she had exchanged for with the system, as she had already bought all the ingredients.
"Xiao Xi, where's Nan Hua?"
They hadn't seen the two interact much since school started. Everyone had their suspicions at first, but looking at Xiao Xi's demeanor, it didn't seem like it.
"He's busy with the teacher's project."
Although they didn't see each other every day, they still chatted about their studies and lives daily.
"..."
It really was their overthinking.
And this talk was a bit heart-wrenching! Was this what the love lives of top students were like?
"Dai Yao, is this it?"
Still immersed in her fantasies about a top student's love life, she was interrupted by Qiu Xi's question.
She quickly turned to look and, upon seeing a familiar building, immediately nodded.
"Then grab your things and let's get ready to get off."
"Okay!"
If anyone was the most enthusiastic today, it would undoubtedly be Song Daiyao. This was not only her first venture in over ten years but also related to her future major life event.
"This is it, let's go in."
With time pressing, once they entered, Qiu Xi began to work.
"Xiao Xi, do you need our help?"
The three stood outside, looking at the pile of ingredients, at a loss for what to do, not knowing where to start.
"Uh... maybe you guys can sit there and be my taste testers..."
She glanced over; there really wasn't anything for them to help with.
The milk tea recipe she had exchanged was focused on balanced human nutrition. For those who love milk tea but tend to gain weight, they wouldn't have to worry about gaining fat. Overall, it was quite good.
There was also a lemon honey water. This had more uses. The system said it could improve complexion and beauty to some extent, with relatively significant results.
The rest were some sweet desserts like egg tarts and puddings, which also required some skill.
So, at present, there really was nothing the three could help with.
"..."
Serious technical discrimination!
"We... we can wash some dishes, right..."
She absolutely couldn't admit that she couldn't do anything!
"That's fine!"
Qiu Xi was happy to accept this. It was good for everyone to work together.
"Then let's get started!"
Clapping her hands, she tied on her apron, and the kitchen quartet got to work.
"Clang clang clang~"
"Dai Yao, wash those lemons for me."
"Okay."
...
"It smells so good~"
After finishing their errands, the three helpers stood by the kitchen door, chatting occasionally.
As time passed, the kitchen grew increasingly fragrant, making anyone's mouth water just by smelling it.
"I can't take it anymore~"
She needed to get away from here, or it would turn into a disaster scene later.
Swallowing the liquid in her mouth, Song Daiyao silently moved away, hoping to isolate herself from the rich aroma with distance.
"Xiao Xi, are they ready yet?"
As it turned out, in the same space, distance couldn't block the scent.
So Song Daiyao moved back and was now peeking into the kitchen, her eyes glued to the pile of food.
"Almost ready."
She only had a little bit left; the last one could go into the oven now.
"Alright..."
Hurry up! This kid couldn't wait any longer!
The other two also heard Qiu Xi's words, and so three pairs of eyes stared eagerly, waiting for the food to come out.
"Ding!"
Hearing this sound, it was purely instinctive, "Xiao Xi!"
"Done."
"I'm here!"
As soon as she finished speaking, someone rushed forward, holding a plate and walking out.
"Don't rush."
Qiu Xi looked at the three with a mixture of amusement and exasperation, and could only call out loudly.
"Don't worry! I'll just take a look. If you don't come over, I won't eat!"
She'll just look; drooling is out of the question.
"Gulp!"
Mistake! This was an accident!
"..."
"Alright, eat quickly. After you eat, let me know what else..."
"Xiao Xi, don't talk, let's eat first!"
"Mhm, mhm."
They had been craving it for a long time and couldn't wait any longer.
"..."
Alright, then she would eat too!
To be honest, she was quite looking forward to tasting the delicacies from the system's recipes.
She had been restraining herself while cooking; it was truly too fragrant.
"Mmm~ This is too delicious!!!"
Silky smooth, fragrant, and these pearls are soft and bouncy, simply the perfect match for milk tea.
One sip down, it was simply a delicacy from heaven!
Smacking her lips and savoring the taste, Qiu Xi felt that her points had been well spent.
"Mmm~ This pudding is also delicious!"
"And this egg tart!"
"Does no one else think this lemon honey water is especially good?"
The appearance of this cup of lemon honey water alone had conquered her! Liang Yunfei absolutely loved this kind of thing. Seeing the pale yellow lemon paired with the green mint, and this glass cup... her favorite!
"Delicious!"
The taste of summer love!