Actually, Makoto knew deep down that Yu Jin was worried he would overwork himself, so she politely declined.
It was just that her way of speaking was a bit too fast-paced.
Makoto didn't insist.
Since Yu Jin said next time, then next time it would be.
After all, there would definitely be opportunities for neighbors to gather and eat together.
After that, Makoto brought Ganyu and Yae back home, preparing to cook.
He roughly observed that cooking tonight would be relatively simple.
Yae would eat fried tofu, Ganyu would eat vegetarian dishes.
Qiqi would drink coconut milk, Beidou and Ningguang weren't particular; they would eat whatever Makoto ate.
As for Shen He, Makoto really didn't know what little Shen He wanted to eat.
He looked down at Shen He and gently asked, "Little girl, what do you want to eat tonight?"
Shen He hesitated for a moment, then looked up and softly said, "Makoto Gege, Shen He wants to eat noodles, is that okay?"
When she was little, whenever Shen He was sad, her mother would make a bowl of noodles to cheer Shen He up.
Those noodles seemed to have a certain magic, capable of dispelling the gloom in Shen He's heart.
And having gone through so much tonight, Shen He was feeling very down.
So, when it came to eating, she subconsciously thought of the bowl of noodles her mother used to make.
Although she could never eat her mother's noodles again,
But... if she could have a bowl of noodles, she would definitely feel much better.
The little girl's thoughts were simple and pure.
Upon hearing Shen He's words, Makoto was stunned.
Because he had previously obtained the recipe for Lian Xin Noodles, he could totally make a bowl of noodles for Shen He to eat.
Seeing Makoto remain silent, Shen He thought her request was too rude.
In response, Shen He immediately said, "Makoto Gege, if it's inconvenient, then forget it."
"Shen He will just eat the same as everyone else."
Shen He also didn't want to trouble Makoto; if there were no noodles, then so be it.
Upon hearing this, Makoto smiled and ruffled Shen He's little head, then said, "It's nothing, isn't it just wanting to eat noodles?"
"This small request can definitely be fulfilled; just sit and wait."
After speaking, Makoto walked into the kitchen.
His cooking skills were now proficient, getting better and better.
In just a moment, waves of fragrance wafted from the kitchen.
Sizzling fried tofu for Yae,
A plate of plain vegetarian dishes for Ganyu,
A bowl of Lian Xin Noodles for Shen He,
coconut milk for Qiqi,
Considering Ningguang and Beidou were growing, Makoto prepared nutritious dinners for them; at the very least, there was plenty of vegetables and meat.
Ningguang's mother was recovering quickly recently and was able to move around.
However, she was still in the recovery period and ate lightly, so Makoto made her a bowl of porridge.
Considering Ganyu didn't eat meat, two tables were specially arranged.
One table for adults, one for children.
Qiqi, holding coconut milk in her arms, stood by the side, looking around with a blank, adorable expression.
As each dish was served, the aroma filled the entire house.
Shen He was a little nervous, after all, this was her first time eating at Makoto's house.
Of course, she was even more curious what kind of noodles Makoto would make.
When Makoto served the noodles, Shen He was completely stunned.
Because the noodles Makoto made looked exactly like the noodles her mother used to make.
Ever since her mother passed away, Shen He had never tasted that familiar flavor again.
That unique, one-of-a-kind noodle that only her mother could make, had been sealed away in her memories.
Now seeing the noodles made by Makoto, Shen He missed her mother.
She picked up her chopsticks, gently lifted a long strand of noodles, and put it into her mouth to taste.
In that instant, Shen He's tears silently fell down her cheeks.
The noodles Makoto made were very close in taste to the noodles her mother used to make.
Eating these noodles, Shen He felt as if she had returned to the past in a trance.
Back to when her mother cherished her.
All those past events surged forth like a tide, leaving her in tears.
Noticing Shen He crying, Makoto immediately walked over.
"Little girl, what's wrong? Are the noodles not good?"
Makoto cooked according to the recipe, and he hadn't expected the little girl to cry.
Shen He gently shook her head: "No, Makoto Gege's noodles are delicious; they reminded me of my mother."
"I haven't eaten noodles like this in a long time, thank you, Makoto Gege."
Upon hearing this, Makoto reached out and pinched Shen He's cheek, softly saying, "What's there to thank? If you like these noodles, I'll make them for you more often in the future."
Upon hearing Makoto's reply, a warm current rose in Shen He's heart.
"Mm-hmm, thank you, Makoto Gege!"
At this moment, Makoto heard the system's voice in his mind,
"Ding! Detected that Shen He's friendship has increased from Level 1 to Level 2."
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BBQ, bros, I didn't order takeout today and tried cooking myself, but it was so bad, even a dog would make three dishes and a soup overnight to avoid eating it.
Now I feel terrible, constantly nauseous.
Tonight's three chapters were written while enduring the discomfort; I hope nothing happens tomorrow...
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