Zerg: I ​​was picked up by the cold and beautiful Major General at the start of the game.

In the following days, Lin Luo took charge of the kitchen, using his memory and information retrieved by his computer to give instructions.

Ailand is responsible for listening to and carrying out orders, and generally will not refuse Lin Luo's requests unless there is a high risk of an accident.

"Don't let the oil get too hot. Right, now pour in the egg mixture and quickly stir it up."

"Wait a minute! Don't add that sweet juice yet! Right, take the white crystals from that little jar over there, yes, just a tiny bit."

"Now you can add the hawthorn berries, stir-fry them briefly, and yes! Cover and simmer for a little while."

Although Elland was puzzled by Lin Luo's specific seasoning requirements, he was extremely efficient and strictly followed Lin Luo's instructions.

When the brightly colored and fragrant "scrambled eggs with tomatoes" was served, even Ailand was somewhat surprised.

He took a bite; the egg was smooth and tender, and the sweet and sour taste of hawthorn was perfectly blended into the egg, creating a simple yet exceptionally harmonious flavor that he had never experienced before.

"How was it?" Lin Luo asked, her eyes sparkling with anticipation for feedback.

"It's unique and tastes great," Aland commented honestly.

Lin Luo was immediately as excited as if he had won a battle.

Afterwards, Lin Luo directed the experimentation with several other dishes. Some dishes, such as steamed fish, were simply seasoned with scallions, ginger, and soy sauce, yet Ailand found them to be exceptionally delicious.

However, with some dishes, such as the Mapo Tofu that Lin Luo tried to replicate, Ailand took a bite and swallowed it without changing his expression, but paused slightly and silently drank a large mouthful of water.

Lin Luo kept a close eye on his expression. "Is it... not to your liking?"

Ailand put down his water glass and said calmly, "The taste is very strong." This was tantamount to admitting it.

Lin Luo understood that the Zerg's taste buds might indeed be somewhat different from humans', at least they were not very tolerant of spicy food, and Ailand himself did not seem to reject their "strange" traditional pairings.

But it doesn't matter, the process of exploration itself is meaningful, at least they have found a few dishes that both of them think are good!

Lin Luo's "Earth Food Promotion Project" has achieved a complete success in its first phase!

After Eland went to the military headquarters, he took the recipes that he had figured out and successfully developed, and mustered up his courage again to step into the newly renovated kitchen.

This time, there were no alarms, no thick smoke, only the gradual aroma of food wafting out.

That evening, Eland returned to his mansion after finishing his day's work.

He habitually listened intently, but heard no unusual noises from the kitchen. Instead, he heard game sound effects and Lin Luo's occasional exclamations coming from the entertainment room.

He walked over somewhat unexpectedly and saw Lin Luo wearing a helmet, engrossed in a battle in a holographic game.

Upon hearing Ailand's footsteps, Lin Luo almost immediately quit the game.

He ripped off his helmet, his eyes gleaming, and rushed out, his face beaming with barely suppressed excitement and pride.

"Ayland! You're back!" he exclaimed excitedly.

"I cooked this meal myself today, completely by myself! I memorized all the steps! The taste is absolutely authentic, I guarantee it's not a culinary disaster!"

He had an expectant look on his face, as if he wanted me to praise him.

Eland looked at his face, which was unusually lively with excitement, and his eyes, which were always full of smiles, were now shining as he looked at him.

A subtle yet clear warmth quietly flowed through Ailand's heart, bringing a strange yet tender touch.

The mansion was filled with a warm sense of anticipation and the joy of sharing.

"I'm looking forward to it." Aland's voice softened a bit.

On the dinner table were two simple dishes and a soup, all of which were dishes that had been successfully tested before.

Ailand tasted them one by one, and the taste was indeed the same as when the two of them worked together before. In fact, because Lin Luo had been more careful in controlling the heat, it tasted even more just right.

"It's delicious." Aland gave a positive review, not as a perfunctory comment, but because he genuinely thought it was good.

Lin Luo felt extremely satisfied watching him eat, even happier than if she had eaten the delicious food herself.

He chewed on his chopsticks, his eyes darting around, and suddenly made a request he had been pondering all afternoon:

"Eland, may I come to your workplace?"

Ailand paused slightly in the hand holding the chopsticks.

Should I bring a male insect to the military headquarters?

He could imagine the uproar and the crowds that would cause; whether the female soldiers could still work normally would be a question, which was definitely not a wise move.

He looked up and met Lin Luo's bright eyes. The words of refusal circled on his lips a few times, but in the end, he couldn't bring himself to say them.

After a few seconds of silence, Eland heard his own voice say:

"Okay, I'll arrange a suitable time."

"Yay! That's great! You're the best, Ailand!" Lin Luo cheered immediately, his smile so bright it was dazzling.

Looking at his completely untroubled expression, Ailand sighed inwardly and began to consider how many guards he would need to mobilize to maintain order that day.

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The following day at noon, Lin Luo guessed that Ailand was about to finish his morning work, so he took a lunchbox, set up the autopilot, and got into the hovercar heading to the military building.

The car came to a smooth stop at the heavily guarded gate of the military headquarters. Lin Luo got out of the car with a lunchbox and walked toward the female guards on duty at the gate.

The guards had already been notified by their superiors that this distinguished gentleman might be visiting soon.

But when Lin Luo truly stood before him, this seasoned female soldier, who had experienced the baptism of war, instantly became flustered and at a loss for words, her cheeks flushed red, and she even stammered:

"Lord Lin, Lin Luo! Good day! Please, please come in!"

He hurriedly activated his access control, opened the gate, stood ramrod straight, almost kneeling in reverence, but forcibly restrained himself.

"Thank you." Lin Luo nodded and smiled at him before stepping inside.

As soon as he stepped into the military headquarters building, he immediately felt countless gazes suddenly focus on him, as if they were real.

In the lobby, in the corridors, and even along the railings of the upstairs open platform, countless female soldiers had appeared out of nowhere.

They were dressed in various military uniforms, clearly from different departments, yet they were all staring at him intently.

If you look closely, you'll see that their eyes hold no malice, but are filled with excitement, curiosity, and disbelief.

But being silently and collectively stared at by so many tall, strong female soldiers was a rather... frightening sight.

Lin Luo felt as if he had stumbled into the scene of a large, ferocious beast's onlookers; a chill ran down his spine, and his steps unconsciously slowed...