She chose the strategy with the most bullet comments.

For lunch, I'll just make stuffed tofu and steamed sea bass.

The sea bass hadn't been prepared yet. She usually didn't know how to prepare fish and would definitely ask the kind stall owner to help her.

Now, holding a kitchen knife in my hand, a familiar feeling arises from my heart.

With a single slap on the fish's head, the fish is sent away painlessly. Then, the scales are quickly scraped off, the gills removed, and the internal organs gutted.

Before long, the sea bass was cleaned and ready to be steamed.

Su Mu is now personally experiencing the system's capabilities, and frankly, they're really good.

Limited-time tasks are very valuable; if you're not particularly busy, it's best to check them out and complete them every day.

Various thoughts flashed through her mind. Su Mu rolled up the scallion segments and sliced ​​them into strips. She cut them so fast that she wasn't afraid of cutting her fingers. After slicing, she soaked them in water and then quickly processed the rest of the ingredients.

Instead of steaming the fish first, she prepared the filling and planned to put it in the steamer together with the stuffed tofu.

The pork belly should be chopped as finely as possible for the filling. The other knife is clearly for chopping bones, but that doesn't matter, as long as it's sharp enough.

With both knives wielded simultaneously, rhythmic sounds emanated from the cutting board, everything proceeding in perfect order.

In the music room, Bai Wei's slender, white hands left the piano keys, and she slowly opened her eyes.

I picked up my phone and glanced at it, only to find that it was already past 11 o'clock.

Let's have noodles for lunch. I wonder if Su Mu has any ideas.

Su Mu is slim and eats more than me, so she shouldn't be the type to gain weight easily. I feel like it's not good to give her noodles to eat.

How about... we go out and buy some ingredients and try cooking?

Although I haven't tried cooking much, I've at least seen my parents cook. Even if I haven't eaten pork, I've still seen pigs run.

Thinking of this, Bai Wei stood up and walked out of the music room. She had just entered the living room when she heard noises coming from the kitchen, and her expression froze. Was Su Mu inside?

After glancing at Su Mu's half-open door, Bai Wei confirmed her suspicions and walked over there with curiosity.

A pair of eyes, filled with a hint of inquiry, peeked out from around the corner of the wall, then froze in place.

Su Mu, wearing her squirrel apron, wielded the kitchen knife with incredible speed, leaving afterimages in her eyes.

Bai Wei blinked her big eyes and involuntarily moved closer to confirm that she was not mistaken.

She stood quietly in place without saying a word to disturb him, and only asked a question out of curiosity after Su Mu put down the knife.

"Su Mu...so you can cook?"

Su Mu was so focused that she didn't notice anyone behind her and was startled by Xiao Xiao.

"Haha, I only know a little bit. I thought... I can't expect my beautiful landlady to take care of a tenant's daily needs, so I decided to make a fool of myself..."

Seeing Bai Wei staring intently at him, Su Mu chuckled and asked somewhat cautiously, "You won't be upset that I used the kitchen without permission, will you?"

"Of course not, I already said before that I can cook." Bai Wei shook her head.

"Phew...that's good then. Just so you know, I can't guarantee how delicious it will be, but at least it won't be some kind of culinary disaster. It'll all be home-style dishes. We'll see if it suits your taste..."

As Su Mu spoke, she poured the chopped minced meat into the same bowl as the other fillings and kneaded it vigorously.

"I'm not too particular... Do you want to make stuffed tofu? Let me help you."

Seeing Su Mu's actions and the fried tofu on the plate next to her, Bai Wei immediately thought of a familiar dish.

My family members have done it before.

"No need, it's not much anyway, I can finish it quickly."

"It's alright, I'm just killing time anyway. I know how to make stuffed tofu; I used to help my mom when I was little."

"Okay, I'll start the steamer first, so the water won't be boiling before the tofu is stuffed."

"Hmm." Bai Wei washed her hands, picked up a fried tofu puff and started stuffing it with filling.

Su Mu quickly finished dealing with his own affairs and returned to Bai Wei's side. Seeing that she had already made two tofu dishes, he couldn't help but smile.

The two quickly finished stuffing the tofu, but the water still hadn't boiled, although the rice was already cooked.

"Leave the rest to me. The water should boil soon, and we can eat in ten minutes." Su Muyang smiled.

"it is good."

Bai Wei smiled and nodded. After washing her hands, she walked to the dining table and sat down. The faint blush on her gentle and serene face slowly faded.

I was sitting so close to the stuffed tofu that I could clearly smell the gardenia fragrance emanating from Su Mu.

Propping herself up with her hands, Bai Wei stared at Su Mu's retreating figure, her gaze slowly drifting away.

Eight or nine minutes later, Su Mu heated the oil in the wok. (Ling)

Once the oil is hot enough, remove the sea bass from the steamer, drain off any excess water, and top with shredded scallions and cilantro. Pour hot oil over the fish to release its aroma, then add a little soy sauce for steamed fish. The steamed sea bass is now ready to serve.

Steamed stuffed tofu isn't as fancy; just sprinkle some chopped green onions on top and it's ready to serve.

Su Mu sniffed the aroma emanating from the dishes, picked them up, and walked towards the dining table.

"Sorry for the wait, dinner's ready!"

After putting down the plate, (II) Lin Yu wu⊙ (III) Liu Jiuqun chatted, Su Mu took off her apron while walking back, took out the bowls and chopsticks from the sterilizing cabinet, and opened the rice cooker to serve rice.

"Thank you." Bai Wei took the bowl full of white rice and a pair of chopsticks.

"That's too formal. See how little polite I am with you?" Su Mu smiled, revealing her teeth. "Try it and see how it tastes. It's my first time cooking for a girl."

Bai Wei glanced at the steaming hot tofu, then at the sea bass, a hint of difficulty flashing in her eyes.

There's cilantro...

"What's wrong?" Seeing that Bai Wei wasn't touching her chopsticks, Su Mu suddenly felt a little uneasy.

Could it be that she messed it up...?

"It's nothing..." Bai Wei shook her head slightly, picked up a piece of tender fish and put it in her mouth. Her eyes flickered slightly, then suddenly lit up, and she blurted out involuntarily, "Delicious!"

The fish is tender and juicy, with a rich aroma and just the right flavor.

Although it contains cilantro, it should be fine as long as you don't eat it directly...

14. Treat this place as home.

Su Mu immediately breathed a sigh of relief, and the corners of her mouth curved into a smile.

Isn't your system amazing?

"sharp."

This time, Su Mu sincerely replied in her heart without refuting.

She has a very clear understanding of her own cooking skills. Before receiving the system's reward, she would never be able to quickly chop vegetables with a knife.

Moreover, the dishes made by Lin Yiqi (V) Jiu Ba tasted quite good, and there is room for improvement.

A few rewards may appear repeatedly, but skill-related rewards generally won't. If you encounter the same type of reward again, it will definitely be a higher level reward.

"walk slowly."

Su Mu nodded secretly.

"I never would have guessed. By the way, Su Mu, do you cook often or have you learned how to cook? To be honest, based on my impression of professional gamers, they probably don't have time to take care of all this..." Bai Wei's appetite was whetted, and she couldn't help but ask curiously.

"Well..."

"Ah... I was just a little curious, I didn't say I absolutely had to know..." Bai Wei added.

Su Mu rested her chopsticks on the edge of her rice bowl, her smile fading slightly, and she sighed.

“There’s nothing I can’t talk about. When I was a child, my family was poor. My mother was so busy that she hardly had time to come home and cook. It wasn’t realistic for her to give me money to eat fast food every day, so she taught me a few skills. For a long time, I cooked for myself. After she passed away… I went to play professionally and never cooked again.”

She wasn't exactly making up a story, since her predecessor's childhood experiences were indeed similar to this, only the difference in cooking skills was significant.

Bai Wei was stunned upon hearing these words.

It turns out Su Mu's past is so tragic; her mother has already passed away. So, finding a place to rent in Guangzhou all by herself...

"You guessed right, but actually my mother and I aren't related by blood. After she left, I had no relatives left, and no home..."

Su Mu could tell what Bai Wei was thinking, so she took this opportunity to tell her about her background, so that Bai Wei wouldn't be curious about why she didn't go anywhere on public holidays.

Sigh, there's really nowhere to go.

"So I have a goal: to enter the professional scene and strive for my dream, while also working hard to earn money to buy a house!" Su Mu shook off the melancholy on her face and returned to her cheerful and smiling self.

"It's alright, you, Wu Yiqi (eight), can take care of me..."

Halfway through her sentence, Bai Wei suddenly stopped her impulsive emotions, her expression somewhat hesitant.

They've only known each other for a few days; what right do they have to say those things to each other? It's inappropriate…

“If you don’t mind, you can treat this place as your home until you realize your dream of buying your own house…” Bai Wei changed her mind on a whim.

Su Mu understood the implication in Bai Wei's words, and felt a warmth in her heart. She couldn't help but joke, "You're so good to me, what if I fall in love with you?"

In an instant, Bai Wei's fair face flushed red, her heart raced, and she couldn't help but let her mind wander.

Although... she could tell that Su Muwan's jokes were mostly jokes.

"Come on, have another bite." Su Mu didn't really think too much about it, picking up a small piece of tofu and bringing it to Bai Wei's lips. "Once you eat this, your house will be mine, okay? You can't back out now, okay~~"

Bai Wei stared blankly at Su Mu's clear, bright eyes and the radiant smile on her lips. After a moment, she tilted her head forward slightly and took a bite of the tofu.

"If you take advantage of me, it means you've given your consent, hehe..."

Hearing this, Bai Wei was touched, and her gaze towards Su Mu softened even more.

The two of them quietly grew closer, and their lunch was exceptionally harmonious.

…;峮(九)淋五棋亿…

However, not long after the meal, Bai Wei experienced an unexpected situation...

Su Mu frowned as he looked at the red spots on her skin.

"Is it an allergic reaction? What could it be?"

"It's nothing, my body has been like this occasionally since I was a child, a little ointment will do the trick." Bai Wei resisted the urge to scratch and got up to walk towards her room.

Seeing her like that, Su Mu followed her with unease, not quite believing her story.

Since it's an allergy, there are usually triggers. The probability of symptoms appearing for no reason is extremely small, let alone the coincidence that it happened so soon after eating.

Climate is unlikely; it's more likely food.

Recalling the ingredients and seasonings used in the three-year-old's dress, Su Mu fell into deep thought.

Fish and meat are unlikely to be the cause, and the seasonings are all very common, so the problem shouldn't lie there. Water chestnuts are probably not the cause either.

Ginger, scallions, and garlic are also commonly used seasoning ingredients, as for cilantro…

Oh, right! Cilantro!

A sudden thought flashed through Su Mu's mind, and he remembered the day he first met Bai Wei.

She was eating snail rice noodles at the time, but without any spice, and there was no cilantro on the broth. Most importantly, she did hear someone say not to add cilantro while she was eating the noodles.

I didn't quite catch which customer said it at the time, but it turned out to be Bai Wei...

No wonder she didn't touch her chopsticks at first, and I didn't see her pick up any cilantro to eat until she finished the meal; on the contrary, she ate most of it herself.

How could she dare touch foods she was allergic to? But the gentle Bai Wei was too embarrassed to say it outright, afraid of hurting her feelings. So she forced herself to eat foods she didn't like and couldn't eat...

Even if you don't eat cilantro directly, there's a high chance that the smell will trigger allergic reactions.

After figuring out the cause of Bai Wei's allergic reaction, Su Mu's face was full of apology and self-blame.

"You can't eat cilantro, right?"

Bai Wei's arm holding the ointment froze, and she stopped applying the ointment to her neck. She was about to deny it when her hand was grabbed.

Seeing Su Mu's expression when she turned her head, she had no choice but to nod in agreement.

"right…"

"Fool, you should have told me!"

"That was a token of your affection, I..."

"You're too considerate of others, but in the end you suffer. Promise me you won't do that again!" Su Mu said earnestly.

Bai Wei pursed her lips and made a soft nasal sound, "Mmm."