After being fed to top-tier orcs, I became the darling of the entire intergalactic world.

Chapter 394 An Unexpected Surprise

The round table, originally used to facilitate the passing of clues, has now been transformed into a dining table with a turntable.

One after another, bowls of food, emitting an enticing aroma, were served on the table, and the portions were astonishing.

"Where...where did you learn this recipe from?"

Even Liang He was unusually shocked by the sheer scale of this late-night snack.

It wasn't anything special, but the portion size was truly astonishing; the ten of them definitely couldn't finish it.

"I consulted Li Xiao, and he told me what to do."

Langton was always the quickest-witted one; he understood things immediately.

So following the recipe is a breeze.

As for why the portion size is so large...

"When I was making these, the staff who passed by thought they smelled really good and asked me to make more."

The first time he cooked, people were eager to eat it, and Landon certainly wasn't stingy.

So, with all the praise, he made more and more, and his technique for adding seasonings became more and more skillful.

"So, you made all ten large bowls of braised food by yourself?"

That's right, the irresistible aroma and tempting color that make everyone's mouth water during the late-night snack is all kinds of braised dishes.

There was a mix of meat and vegetables, and they even thoughtfully provided disposable gloves to keep everyone's hands clean.

"No, they are responsible for cleaning and preparing the ingredients, and I am responsible for braising."

Langton isn't stupid; he has a very clear understanding of himself.

If he had done everything himself, he would probably still be in the kitchen washing all sorts of ingredients right now.

"Awesome, absolutely amazing!"

You're so savvy, giving Langton all the praise! I can't wait to try it.

However, since it's a surprise, there's more to it than that.

"Besides Professor Lan's braised dishes, I've also prepared desserts."

Braised dishes are typically salty, savory, spicy, and numbing, and eating too much of them can be overwhelming. That's why Elius created desserts to balance out the flavors.

Thus, the empty seat in the middle of the round table also found an owner.

The large cake, clearly made by a novice but with a touch of care, drew everyone's attention to Liang He.

"you……"

Liang He, who was unusually bewildered, stared blankly with her mouth slightly open, wanting to say something but not knowing what to say.

Suddenly, the lights dimmed, the small firework in the center of the cake was lit, and the surrounding curtains were instantly torn down, revealing the walls that had been prepared in advance.

[Oh my god! Is this a birthday celebration for the zookeeper?! This is such a surprise, such an unexpected surprise!]

So that's what they've been secretly working on all this time! I'm so envious of the zookeepers!

[Ahem... While the surprise was certainly touching, isn't eating braised food for a birthday a bit too... down-to-earth?]

[Haha! Everyone, please be understanding of Professor Lan. It's his first time cooking, and the fact that he managed to prepare such a large table of braised dishes shows his sincerity!]

[That's right, that's right! The thought is what counts, and something you make yourself is definitely much better than hiring a chef or ordering takeout!]

[Hehe...it varies from person to person. I've encountered some people who, under the guise of "handmade," just do a perfunctory job, which is quite speechless.]

Whether someone is sincere or just going through the motions, anyone with eyes and a discerning mind can tell.

Just like now, everyone is saying that the surprise prepared by Landon and Elius is fantastic!

"Happy birthday to you~Happy birthday to you~"

Before Liang He could recover from her shock, a familiar song rang in her ears.

This must have been taught to them by Li Xiao, right?

With preparations for the dance party and the murder mystery game, plus a birthday surprise for her, Liang He didn't know what to say to express her feelings at that moment.

"Meow!"

"Ouch!"

"Mmm!" The fluffy creatures seemed to know that everyone was celebrating Liang He's birthday, as they all chimed in unison.

The netizens who witnessed this moment also joined in singing this simple and easy-to-learn melody along with Cedril and his friends.

"Thank you."

When the moving melody ended, Liang He could only say thank you, and that was all she could say.

Because some emotions can be felt by everyone even without being spoken.

Happy birthday, big sister!!!

This "sister" was clearly not called by Liang Jia, who is obsessed with her sister, but by the little princess Bei Bei.

It was her first time attending such a special birthday party, and she seemed extremely excited.

Beibei even thought to herself, "Thank goodness I didn't go back to my room to sleep early today, otherwise I would have missed celebrating my older sister's birthday!"
"Um, thank you, Beibei."

Liang He smiled gently and hugged the little princess who excitedly rushed towards her.

Then, at her urging, he closed his eyes and made a wish.

[Guess what the zookeeper's birthday wish is?]

[You'll definitely become rich overnight!]

[Given the zookeeper's personality, I think he might actually want more furry things?]

If it were me, I would hope that I and my family are healthy and free from illness and disaster.

[You can't judge zookeepers by normal standards, so I guess she'll wish us well, hehe~]

Netizens were very curious about Liang He's birthday wish, and her friends present were equally eager to hear it.

If her wish could come true, I would want to help her fulfill it immediately.

"I hope that every year will be like this day, and every year will be like this morning."

Liang He's wish was simple, yet grand.

Because it means that she hopes everyone will always be there, that their feelings will remain, and that they will be healthy and worry-free.

To be honest, before becoming a zookeeper at the Tianyao Star Reserve, she never imagined she would make so many friends.

There's also a furry creature that can transform into human form and eat, drink, and play with her.

"As long as you are here, I feel at ease."

Liang He opened her eyes and looked at everyone, feeling moved and grateful.

Their existence deepened her connection and bond with this world.

Because of them, she is willing to love this world.

"Yes, it will definitely happen."

Cedril looked at Liang He with unwavering determination.

From this moment on, he will protect Liang He's wishes, and anyone who dares to undermine them is going against him!
"That's right! We will always be by your side."

As a human from Blue Star, what Li Xiao said also represented what Blue Star wanted to express to Liang He.

"Yes, yes! Big sister, my mom and I will always support you!"

Beibei, who had been clinging to Liang He's waist and refusing to let go, raised her cute little face and nodded with a smile and determination.

Besides them, there are everyone else who silently support Liang He.

They may not be good with words, or they may be too embarrassed to say much because of the camera, but they all tacitly demonstrated their support for Liang He through their actions.

"...Thank you."

A soft thank you is enough.

Seeing that the atmosphere was getting a bit sentimental, you, who are the worst at ruining the mood, finally couldn't help but make your move.

"Ahem... Liang He, as the birthday person, shouldn't you—"

"Hello Poison" suddenly walked towards Liang He, saying this while his eyes kept glancing at the cake.

Then, under the puzzled gazes of everyone, he suddenly reached for the cake, smeared some cream on his fingertip, and rushed towards Liang He.

"Hehe! Of course the birthday person needs a cream puff on their forehead!!!"