Reborn as the Darling of the Delta.

Zhang Hao glanced at Shen Lan, who seemed deep in thought, and, fearing serious consequences for the mission's failure, asked nervously.

"Hmm? Oh no, no, Xiao Hao, don't worry. I was just thinking about how to argue with that higher-up later. My idea has always been to take whatever we can, as long as there are no casualties, that's good. Besides, the whole world knows that the Mandel brick was taken by Reis, so the higher-ups will probably think of other ways. Let them worry about the rest."

Said sat on the ground and began to think, then asked Deep Blue:

"It's about public opinion, public opinion about Asara. Xiao Hao and I talked about this before. Will what Reis did cause public opinion in our Asara region?"

Seeing Said's serious expression, Zoya couldn't help but complain:

"Why are you so concerned? Aren't there enough negative reports about your Asara region? Even when I was in Russia, I could still see bad news about you, like Hamk killing and robbing people. Reis isn't much better. This time, Reis openly robbed Mandel bricks, which is just adding another chapter to your negative narrative."

“Alas! (′д｀ )…彡…彡”

Saeed lowered his head sadly. It seemed that his plan to build a dam to attract more foreign tourists was going to fail. After all, no one would want to come to this chaotic, war-torn place.

“Uncle Said, so when you want to build the Asara you envision, Reiss and Hamk are two mountains standing in your way. No matter how you try to take a roundabout approach, you will inevitably have a major battle with them in the end.”

Zhang Hao comforted him, recalling how Said had previously expressed his hope to make Asara beautiful and attract more people, but as things stand, that idea was still too difficult to achieve at the moment.

"Hey! Don't worry, Lao Sai, I approve of the food there. Your braised pork is even better than what Shenlan makes... cough cough, um... it's second only to what Shenlan makes. You guys could really make a name for yourselves in the catering industry."

Roy thought of the pot of braised pork that he had enjoyed that day and was about to say that it was even better than what Shenlan made. However, Shenlan, who had been looking out the window, suddenly turned around and stared at him. Fortunately, Roy reacted quickly and changed his mind, thus saving his life.

"What's so special about that? Xiao Hao taught me all of that." ×2

The two spoke in unison, then glanced at each other before looking at Zhang Hao with perfect understanding.

"Xiao Hao, you still taught him?" ×2

Zhang Hao could only try to shrink behind Mai Xiaowen, as being stared at by these two big men was not a pleasant feeling.

"Xiao Hao, I... I thought you only taught me. ???"

Sayed looked at Zhang Hao with teary eyes, looking like he had been deceived by a scumbag.

Shen Lan, standing to the side, didn't say anything, but her eyes revealed her questioning of Zhang Hao.

Under those two sharp gazes, Zhang Hao could only manage a dry laugh and explain:

"Haha, well, I was just thinking of sharing my recipes with everyone."

As they talked, the car came to a stop at the entrance of Dam Zero after a high-speed drive by Terry.

"We've arrived, Saeed. Goodbye."

Shenlan turned away without saying anything more, simply issuing a dismissive order to leave.

"Hmph! Xiao Hao, come visit me at the dam in a few days and teach me how to cook some other dishes. Roy's idea might actually work."

Said snorted coldly at Shen Lan, who had his back to him, then got out of the car after speaking with Zhang Hao and waved goodbye to Zhang Hao and the others.

"Bye-bye! Next time I'll bring Weilong along, and remember to order lots of good dishes! He can eat even more than me!"

Saeed paused for a moment while waving, but then immediately resumed.

"Okay! But if you don't see Xiao Hao, you'll have to go catch the crocodile yourself!"

Back at the Special Operations Department, Deep Blue went straight to report the situation to his superiors, while Roy, still looking excited, shared his heroic performance on the scene with Zhang Hao.

"Hey Xiao Hao, you don't know, back in the day, your Uncle Roy was quite a fighter in the team. This time, I followed behind and as soon as I went in, I took down those Asara soldiers in front of me. There was even someone who tried to steal your Brother Wei Long's back."

As Roy spoke, he excitedly gestured and gesticulated in front of Zhang Hao, which attracted the attention of the others, who gathered around to listen to Roy "bragging."

"How could I possibly tolerate this? This guy actually dared to turn his back in front of me, Roy. This is disrespect for me, Roy—the God of War on the battlefield. I went straight over and gave him an over-the-shoulder throw, then drew my gun and finished him off."

"Bullshit, it's the one behind Wei Long, right? You just shouted one sentence, and Luna shot an arrow from behind. What over-the-shoulder throw? You're just bragging."

At this moment, Red Wolf stood up and retorted, "Are you kidding me? I saw it myself. Although Roy was indeed the first to spot it, he had just shouted 'Watch out behind you!' when Luna shot that person down with an arrow."

"Ahem, uh, maybe I misremembered, but that's alright. All I can say is, Xiao Hao, if you want to learn martial arts, don't go looking for that Red Wolf. Just go find your Uncle Roy. I'm the most versatile man in the entire Special Operations Department!"

Zhang Hao: The most versatile? Shouldn't it be me?

Chapter 125 Alliance or Not?

After everyone had made a ruckus downstairs for a while, Zhang Hao and the others' stomachs started growling with hunger. Zhang Hao realized that Shen Lan probably wouldn't have time to cook for everyone for the time being.

Zhang Hao understood that this was the time to showcase his culinary skills.

"What! Xiao Hao, you're cooking? Great!" ×2

When Wei Long and Luo Yi saw that they could enjoy Xiao Hao's cooking, they happily hugged each other.

Luna: Weilong is from Sichuan, right?

Mai Xiaowen: Gay!

Zoya: Disgusting. (Mai Xiaowen glanced at it and then shrank back.)

"What are you all looking at? It was just a hug, what's the big deal?"

"Wei Long said nonchalantly, while Roy seemed to have thought of something. He suddenly shouted and ran behind Red Wolf, looking at Wei Long. But after a few seconds, he shouted again and slipped behind the sofa to hide.

"Two hooligans, perverts."

Dragon/Red Wolf: Hardened, fists hardened. ___*( ￣皿￣)/#____

"Alright, stop arguing. It's getting late, and I don't have time to cook you a big meal. How about I make you some fried rice with the leftover rice from yesterday, and boil some dumplings too?"

Zhang Hao clapped his hands to stop a tragic incident involving Roy, and then shared the lunch menu he had come up with with everyone.

Everyone said they had no problem.

Mai Xiaowen/Zoya/Luna: I like anything Xiaohao makes. (?'?`?)

Terry/Wyvern/Red Wolf: We're not picky eaters, as long as we're full, that's fine. Besides, Xiao Hao's cooking skills are undeniable. q(≧▽≦q)

Uluru/Roy: We really wanted to say something, but then we thought we'd definitely get beaten up, so we decided to keep quiet. {{{(＞_＜)}}}

After seeing that no one had any objections, Zhang Hao took off his gear, put on his favorite oversized dark blue apron, and headed to the kitchen. Of course, a group of people watched the adorable Zhang Hao walk in with "kind" expressions.

"Slap"!

Undoubtedly, because the dark blue apron was far too big for Zhang Hao, he tripped over it on his way to the kitchen in full view of everyone.

When Mai Xiaowen saw this, she was about to go check on her little Hao Hao, but Zoya was faster. The moment Zhang Hao tripped, she got up and left her seat.

"Oh dear, Xiao Hao, you're so careless! You fell so hard, it breaks my heart. Does it hurt? Let me see."

Mai Xiaowen/Luna: Still a step behind that old maid. ╰(艹皿艹 )

"Um~ I'm fine, Sister Zoya, it was just my carelessness."

Zoya looked at Zhang Hao, who looked just like a silly little goofball, and her girlish heart melted.

"Come on, let me help you, so you don't trip over something or get hurt later."

Amidst the fiery glares of the other two, Zoya picked up Zhang Hao, gave them a defiant look, and led him into the kitchen, closing the door behind her.

“Mai Xiaowen, let’s team up. Zoya is way too overpowered this season. If we don’t join forces, we simply can’t beat her.”

Luna said calmly to Mai Xiaowen beside her. Before Zoya arrived, Mai Xiaowen, this newbie, was not worth mentioning in her eyes. At first, she didn't even consider Mai Xiaowen as her opponent.

But everything changed after Zoya arrived. This old Russian woman put a lot of pressure on her on the very first day. However, Luna had been in her comfort zone of competing with Mai Xiaowen for a long time and didn't even consider Zoya a rival for the time being.

But later on, Luna suddenly realized that she couldn't win on her own. Zoya was too strong. Even Xiao Hao's first kiss... But it doesn't matter, Mai Xiaowen, this newbie, has never kissed anyone.

Mai Xiaowen: Hey sis, what if I told you I'd already kissed him? What would you do then? (○｀ 3′○)

Especially after Xiao Hao changed his face, Zoya just kept unleashing her full power every time they met. Before, she might have been too restrained in front of Shen Lan because of the mission, but now that the mission was complete, then...

Luna couldn't bear to think any further. Her precious Xiao Hao was lying on Zoya's bed, waving goodbye to her! (Mai Xiaowen's same distressed expression): No!!! Xiao Hao, my Xiao Hao! No! There's a cow!

So when Luna saw Zoya get two steps ahead of her again, she couldn't sit still. She immediately went to Mai Xiaowen and decided to seek an alliance. In her opinion, no matter how well Mai Xiaowen protected her, she was still full of loopholes. She could also kiss Xiao Hao in front of her from time to time to provoke Mai Xiaowen.

However, when facing Zoa, Luna chose to follow her heart. She knew that she might not be able to beat Zoa in a fight, as Zoa's Firefly ability was truly monstrous.

When it comes to seducing Xiao Hao, he's practically a greenhorn in front of her.

"Oh? What do you want?"

Mai Xiaowen had no idea what had gotten into Luna beside her that made her think of forming an alliance with her arch-enemy. Subconsciously, Mai Xiaowen felt that this was definitely not a simple matter, and that Jin Luna was probably plotting something against her.

"Don't you think Zoya is far superior to us in this regard?"

Luna said calmly, as she spoke, she couldn't help but recall how she had watched helplessly as Xiao Hao's first kiss was lost right before her eyes!

"I know, so what? Xiao Hao loves me the most. Even if that old woman stripped naked and wiggled in front of Xiao Hao, he would definitely reject her righteously."

Luna stared speechlessly at Mai Xiaowen, who radiated an inexplicable confidence. She really wanted to pry open Mai Xiaowen's head to see what was inside. How could someone who could create so many great things be so stupid in this area? She was completely unmoved even when Mai Xiaowen was naked. Xiao Hao was, after all, a man.

"Hehe, don't forget how Xiao Hao lost his first kiss. Zoya is different from us. She won't go through all that 'cultivating feelings' stuff with you. Her mind is all on action, you know? And as far as I know, men like that kind of thing. What are you listening to? Tell me, isn't that right?"

As Luna was talking, she noticed that everyone around her waiting for food was eavesdropping on her, so she turned to Red Wolf and asked him a question.

"Huh? Me...me?"

Red Wolf pointed to himself, looking completely bewildered. Why was he being asked this question?

"I've been eavesdropping for ages, and now you're beating around the bush when I ask you a question? Just say it, okay?"

Luna urged impatiently, while Mai Xiaowen cast a curious glance at him.

"Um... okay, I do prefer someone more straightforward, but of course that's just me. I don't know about Xiao Hao's situation."

Red Wolf answered honestly.

"Impossible. Xiao Haohao would definitely like a reserved, shy girl like me who takes things slowly."

Mai Xiaowen frowned and asked Wei Long and the others, but their answer was the same as Red Wolf's.

"Impossible! I don't believe it! I'll ask Hao Hao myself later!"

Zhang Hao: Subtle? I remember the last paragraph of chapter 104 was anything but subtle, it scared me to death!

Chapter 126 Time for a Vacation!

Meanwhile, Zhang Hao and Zoya were in the kitchen.

"Xiao Hao, is there anything I can do to help you? Aside from other things, I do some odd jobs."

Zoya said confidently, "Back when I was a student at Shenlan, although I never cooked myself, I watched Shenlan cook so many times that I could learn how to cook just by watching."

"Um, Zoya, could you beat the eggs for me first? This fried rice is very simple; it doesn't require any complicated steps. Just stir-fry it casually."