Chapter 362: Rabbits at the City Gates!
Seven rabbit dishes, each shining like treasure on the dining table with alluring brilliance.
The rich and enticing aroma lingered in the air, making one's index finger twitch and appetite fully open!
Jashin-chan's mom's gaze swept towards the Dry Pot Rabbit slowly simmering on the alcohol stove.
When she first arrived in the kitchen, Ryohei was cooking this dish, and its rich and domineering aroma left a deep impression on her.
Now that she could eat, naturally she wanted to try it first!
"Itadakimasu!"
Jashin-chan's mom said cheerfully, extending her chopsticks to pick up a piece of golden-brown rabbit meat coated in bright red spicy oil and putting it into her mouth.
"Mmm—!"
The moment it entered her mouth, the numbing and spicy taste swept over her taste buds like a magnificent army. Immediately after, the mellow savory aroma fermented from fermented black beans and broad bean paste blossomed layer by layer.
The rabbit meat was very chewy, yet hidden within the firmness was a surprising tenderness...
Jashin-chan's mom was deeply amazed!
"Delicious... this is too delicious!"
She shouted excitedly, couldn't help but pick up another piece, turned to look at her daughter, and said enviously: "Jashin-chan, do you usually eat this well?"
"Hmm... more or less."
Jashin-chan, who was intoxicated by the deliciousness of the Scallion Stir-fried Rabbit Meat, glanced at her mom and lifted her chin proudly.
"Damn it! Mom is so envious of you!"
"Hahaha—!"
Hearing her mom say this, Jashin-chan beamed with joy, even the tip of her tail under the table wagged happily.
Sitting on the other side—
Ryohei, who had eaten a few soft and glutinous soybeans and was about to enjoy a piece of rabbit leg, looked sideways upon hearing this and couldn't help but smile.
He felt that Jashin-chan's mom's "childish" personality was great, very relaxing and stress-free to get along with.
After Jashin-chan finished laughing, she pointed her chopsticks at the plate of Scallion Stir-fried Rabbit Meat and enthusiastically recommended to her mom: "This Scallion Stir-fried Rabbit Meat is also delicious! The rabbit meat is savory, smooth, and tender, and the scallions are crisp, sweet, and soft... super good with rice!"
Saying this, she held up her rice bowl and shoveled a big mouthful of white rice, eating with relish.
"Is that so?"
Jashin-chan's mom was immediately attracted by the Scallion Stir-fried Rabbit Meat, expectantly picking up a slice of rabbit meat with a section of scallion white and putting it into her mouth.
"Mmm—!"
Her snow-white teeth closed gently. What she felt first was not the fibrous texture of the meat, but an extreme tenderness and smoothness, as if the rabbit meat naturally melted on the tip of the tongue without any effort.
Immediately after, a rich scallion aroma mixed with "wok hei" rushed up to her nasal cavity with a boom!
Chewing carefully, the fresh original flavor of the rabbit meat slowly seeped out from the rich sauce aroma.
And that section of scallion, soaked in meat juices, slightly charred on the edges but soft and crisp inside, burst with refreshing sweetness when bitten, perfectly neutralizing the richness of the sauce...
"Indeed delicious!"
Jashin-chan's mom couldn't help but tilt her head back, narrowing her eyes with satisfaction, her face radiating happiness.
"Soy Braised Rabbit Leg is also good."
Ryohei looked down and spat out a clean rabbit bone, smilingly recommending to everyone:
"The soybeans are stewed soft and dense, the rabbit leg is fresh, tender, and juicy, and the overall flavor is fresh, sweet, and mellow... quite delicious!"
"Then I must try it—!"
"..."
The atmosphere at the dining table was warm and harmonious; everyone ate with relish and great enjoyment.
Jashin-chan's mom tasted the seven rabbit dishes one after another, feeling that every dish was incomparably delicious, so good that she simply wasn't willing to stop.
Bite after bite, immersed in the joy of taste, letting her senses completely succumb—!
In a trance, she seemed to have traveled through time and space to an ancient city wall.
Jashin-chan's mom, clad in silver armor, rested her hands on a giant sword. Her waist-length golden hair was neatly tied into a large, full bun, leaving only two strands of sideburns fluttering gently in the wind.
She narrowed her eyes slightly, looking sternly into the distance—
Countless Great Hares clad in armor, holding cold-glinting carrot giant swords, were marching in unison, approaching step by step like black clouds pressing down on the city...
In the blink of an eye, the rabbits were at the city gates, killing intent permeating the air!
"Kill—!"
Without any negotiation, war broke out abruptly, the sounds of killing shaking the heavens and earth!
Jashin-chan's mom led her subordinates to fight bloody battles, but it was hard to stop the enemy's surging offensive. The city gate fell amidst earth-shaking roars, and she was beaten until she lost her helmet and armor, becoming a prisoner of war...
"Still wanting more."
After the meal, Jashin-chan's mom put down her bowl and chopsticks, turned to look at Ryohei, her face showing some expectation.
"Mom is not only a glutton but also a big eater," Jashin-chan explained thoughtfully from the side.
"How can you say that about your mom? So mean!"
Jashin-chan's mom turned back kindly, pinched Jashin-chan's cheek affectionately with two fingers, and squeezed hard a few times.
"Stop it!"
Jashin-chan grabbed her mom's wrist with both hands trying to break free, but her strength was obviously inferior.
"How about... I cook some noodles for you?"
Ryohei watched the mother and daughter interact, thought for a moment, and spoke up.
After all, he would be staying here for a while. Hearing Jashin-chan's mom say she wanted more, he had to make something more to satisfy her.
"Can you?"
Jashin-chan's mom looked at Ryohei with a bright smile.
"Of course."
Ryohei stood up supporting himself on the armrest, turned to look at Lucoa and Pekola on the other side:
"Do Lucoa and Pekola want some?"
"Yes."
Lucoa smiled, raising her hand.
Pekola followed: "Me too."
"Okay, wait a moment."
Ryohei said, turning to walk towards the kitchen.
"Wait, why didn't you ask me?"
Jashin-chan felt ignored and stood up a little unhappily.
"Then do you want some?"
Ryohei paused and turned back to ask.
"Hmm... a small bowl," Jashin-chan crossed one arm over her chest, tapped her cheek lightly with her finger, thought for a moment, and said.
She was actually already a bit full...
"Okay."
Ryohei responded.
"..."
After that, Ryohei cooked ten bowls of noodles for Jashin-chan's mom. Lucoa and Pekola also ate ten bowls each, and Jashin-chan ate a small bowl.
Directly clearing out the stock of noodles Ryohei kept in his storage space...
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