My Husband, a Marshal: Conquering the Stars with My Culinary Arts-Chapter 673 - 227 Mammoth... Meat?
Ke Lian was gnashing his teeth, desperately wanting to devour Chen Yin, who was far away in another dimension. Meanwhile, Du Xixi had already reached out to poke at that enormous piece of meat, clearly not of a type she was familiar with. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮
Slightly tough, it had a strong sense of density. Even when Du Xixi tried hard to press down, she could only make a small dent in the meat. It was apparent that this meat would be a significant challenge for her teeth.
"Madam, your knife." 2569 timely handed a kitchen knife to Du Xixi. This was her usual knife, one she always used at home. For a skilled chef, carrying such a knife was sufficient.
As for the other knives she brought, they were just there for show. 2569 had already packed the knives in a set at that time, was it necessary for Du Xixi to say "don’t bother", making 2569’s efforts in vain?
In any case, Du Xixi wasn’t carrying them herself; they were in 2569’s possession, taking up no space and requiring no effort, so why not just bring them along?
Using her kitchen knife, Du Xixi gently sliced into the meat, with a small piece cut off by the knife. The whole chunk of meat was somewhat tough, but the sliced piece was relatively softer, and as Du Xixi picked it up, it slightly wobbled at her fingertips.
"Hmm, maybe we can try roasting it," said Du Xixi, feeling quite eager as she had never eaten this type of meat before. Once 2569 confirmed there were no harmful substances present, except a high fat content, Du Xixi felt at ease and ordered 2569 to build a bonfire outside the cave.
A bit more fat was no problem for them. Those officers needed to replenish a lot of energy anyway, and Du Xixi had the Purification Talent on her side. Since giving birth, her appetite had been increasing, so eating something greasy wasn’t an issue occasionally.
had learned the skill of making a bonfire hand in hand with Du Xixi, and it was much better than Mo Feng’s attempt. In no time, a huge bonfire was stacked and even the forks and rack required for roasting were prepared by 2569.
Du Xixi found it much easier, using her strength to carry the piece of meat to the riverbank far away, where she washed it thoroughly and forcefully cut it with the kitchen knife about ten times until it became pieces the size of a fist. She estimated that even someone like Ke Lian, with a big appetite, could probably only eat four skewers.
The rack was stable, and these hefty meat skewers placed on it wouldn’t wobble. Du Xixi picked out several seasonings 2569 had brought out, while the meat pieces, sizzling with grease, were roasting over the flames, and she sprinkled some on.
The thin layer of seasoning wouldn’t cover the inherent freshness of the meat; on the contrary, it would highlight the original flavors. Once the meat’s oils mingled with the seasonings, the aroma combined with some salty and spicy scents spread into the air, quickly enticing the group of burly men who were in the cave sniffling over the family letters.
The letter Miao Miao wrote to Ke Lian actually counted as a situational report, roughly covering the current situation of the Blue Star Empire, the state of All-Star, and also some actions taken inside and outside the Blue Star Empire after Ke Lian and the others were sucked into the wormhole.
Perhaps this was Miao Miao’s forte; the political economics she studied also touched on international scenarios. Plus, after spending much time with Chen Yin, she was unconsciously influenced, making her writing extra smooth and detailed, allowing Ke Lian to understand everything at a glance.
While Ke Lian was mulling over the contents of the letter, calculating what needed doing upon return, suddenly he caught a familiar yet unfamiliar scent, disrupting his thoughts of state affairs. He just followed the fragrance, his entire being seemingly floating out.
Following the aroma outside, sure enough, Ke Lian saw Du Xixi and 2569 busy at work—the massive smoke was blowing in one direction due to the wind, positioning Du Xixi and 2569 conveniently for grilling, avoiding smoke exposure.
Ke Lian’s mind eased a lot, yet seeing sweat bead on Du Xixi’s forehead, occasionally needing to wipe her head with the cloth 2569 handed her, he stepped forward with concern, "Let 2569 do it? It’s not afraid of the heat."
Dutifully tending the fire, 2569 thought:... I truly have no human rights as this caretaker robot.
Du Xixi smiled at Ke Lian but didn’t really follow his suggestion to step back; instead, she gently pushed him, asking him to help bring over the big plate beside them: "I haven’t cooked this meat before. Let me test the texture and timing, and besides, it’s been a while since we last saw each other, I actually want to personally cook a meal for you."
