Uneasy daily life

The softened cat food made a slight crunching sound in the kitten's mouth.

Yukino Yukinoshita reached out from behind and picked up the kitten that was chewing cat food. The proud kitten struggled, but it could not resist the huge difference in body type and was forcibly pressed onto its flawed and unremarkable chest.

"Meow meow meow--!"

"Haha, meow meow meow..."

Holding the kitten, Yukino Yukinoshita leaned back and lay down on the sofa, gently stroking and kneading the kitten, a few relaxed laughs unconsciously escaping her lips.

Gently rub the kitten's cheeks with your fingers. Because of its fluffy fur, the kitten looks like it has a chubby face when you knead it, making you want to kiss it.

It's okay to give each other a kiss, right...?

But why is it struggling so much? I hope I didn't hurt the kitten? Wait—

The struggling kitten kept looking in a certain direction.

Yukino looked over there.

The white figure stood in front of the kitchen door and nodded to her, saying, "Haha, meow meow meow."

Then, the white figure entered the kitchen.

"Meow-"

The kitten stretched out its paw, and its meows were filled with the reluctance of the Weaver Girl parting from the Cowherd.

You are a naturally rebellious and disloyal cat.

Yukino Yukinoshita looked at the kitten in her hand and had a slight urge to use it to wash her face.

The clatter of pots and pans came from the kitchen. Was the white figure preparing to cook? Wait…

Lava flows, tofu roars, and the spicy and intense flavors sing praises of an unsatisfied spirit.

Yukino Yukinoshita felt the word "danger" flashing above her head. She quickly put the shameful traitor on the ground, got up, and prepared to go into the kitchen to stop someone from making poison.

"Meow!"

A white object, like a runaway rag, darted under the sofa and rushed into the kitchen in the blink of an eye.

"Holy crap—woof woof woof woof!!!"

A Chinese-style exclamation was followed by someone's manic roar.

"Meow~"

And there were the pitiful cries of a helpless kitten.

Yukinoshita Yukino: "..."

If the neighbors heard this commotion, they'd probably think the neighbors were incredibly audacious, keeping both cats and dogs, and not afraid of waking up to find their house completely demolished.

Fortunately, the sound insulation is good.

A white figure suddenly sprang out of the kitchen, holding a cleaver in its left hand and a fruit knife in its right, pointing and retreating while babbling!

The kitten chased after it relentlessly, ignoring the blade, charging bravely, meowing!

Seeing the person and the cat circling around the dining table, Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly brightened up: "Speaking of which, I suddenly thought of what to name this cat."

"Okay! Let's just call it Dog then!"

The white figure leaped to the side, dodging the kitten that darted out from under the dining table. Hearing this, it kept throwing names at the cat's head: "Call it Wangcai! Call it Dog Cushion! Call it Dog Mouth Bite!"

"Don't you always like to call me the hero and refer to yourself as the Demon King?"

Yukino Yukinoshita said with a hint of a smile, "Then let's name this little cat Knight."

"Knight? I think this wretched creature has all seven deadly sins, how can it deserve the name of a knight—" Bai Ying hurriedly put the two knives on the dining table, quickly ran to the sofa, grabbed two small cushions, and then squatted down, smiling as she watched the cat rushing towards her.

puff--!

The kitten, completely unaware of its surroundings, was sandwiched between two cushions, its exposed tail swaying back and forth.

"Meow~"

The white figure suppressed this great evil, only regretting that it had not learned Schrödinger's cat-avoidance technique.

Yukino Yukinoshita picked up the cleaver and fruit knife from the table and went into the kitchen.

First, let's check what ingredients Bai Ying bought...

A gust of wind blew past him, and a white figure suddenly rushed into the kitchen, turned around and slammed the kitchen door shut. He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and when he turned his head, he saw Yukino Yukinoshita leaning against the sink with both hands holding a knife, keeping the maximum physical distance between them.

Why would a young woman act like a housewife when she encounters a ruthless thug breaking into her home?

pat pat pat pat.

"Meow~ Meow~ Meow~"

The kitten was knocking on the door outside, but it couldn't pull the kitchen door open.

Yukino Yukinoshita put down her sword and coughed lightly: "I can handle dinner by myself, you don't need to interfere, so please leave and don't disturb me while I'm cooking."

The white figure reached out in astonishment, pointing to a small, wriggling black shape in the corner of the kitchen's frosted glass door: "You want me to leave? You have such a cruel heart!"

...Perhaps naming the kitten Knight is not appropriate, as it is not a loyal knight at all.

"So what dishes are you planning to make?" Yukino Yukinoshita suppressed her sour emotions.

"It's getting late, so I'll just make a couple of stir-fries—I was lucky enough to find a pork kidney and some decent-looking dried chilies. The flavor of the packaged pickled chilies isn't quite as good, but it'll be enough. I'll also stir-fry some twice-cooked pork while I'm at it..."

The white figure excitedly rummaged through the bag for ingredients.

Yukino Yukinoshita leaned back against the sink, a little startled: "Pork kidneys?! May I ask what your dietary preferences are?"

Although the last Mapo Tofu was incredibly delicious, at least the ingredients weren't anything indescribable.

Bai Ying thought for a moment and said, "Well—to put it simply, I prefer all kinds of strong-flavored dishes. Of course, the strong flavor here doesn't refer to ingredients that challenge one's physical endurance, but rather strong flavors with plenty of spices, oil, and spices, with ginger, garlic, and scallions always present. In terms of taste preferences, my soul craves a fiery burning, but my body inevitably can't quite handle it. However, I believe the human body is amazing. With training, one day I will be able to resonate with my soul and return to the realm of extra spicy. As for cooking methods, I prefer roasting, grilling, cold dishes, and stir-frying. I also really like all kinds of stewed soups, but the meat used in stews doesn't taste very good without dipping sauce."

Yukino Yukinoshita pointed at the white, pinkish-white pig kidney, her pupils dilating in shock: "This... isn't this a challenge to the limits of physiology?"

Bai Ying sighed, "Have you ever heard of mosquito meat patties in some part of Africa?"

Yukino Yukinoshita's face turned pale instantly. She seriously considered the option of going back on her word and kicking someone out of the house, and tentatively asked, "What kind of ingredients do you think you can accept that I absolutely cannot accept?"

Bai Ying thought for a moment: "Pig intestines?"

"The one that holds the manure?"

"The one that collects manure."

Yukino Yukinoshita gasped.

Bai Ying thought for a moment and said, "Well, I also love pig brains. Whether it's in hot pot or barbecue, it's absolutely delicious."

"Pig brains?!"

Yukino Yukinoshita no longer looks at the strange man with the same eyes she used; she suspects that he is a hidden cannibal.

"Don't look at me like that. I can't beat that hellish food of mosquito meat patties either. If anyone dares to make me eat that stuff, I'll make them eat a bomb," the white figure said solemnly. "And what about you? You weak hero, you wouldn't happen to prefer a light diet with little oil and salt, and a taste for boiling, steaming, or grilling, would you?"

Bai Ying glanced at some of the kitchen machinery: "Should we add dessert as well?"

"Pretty much. The last time you made Mapo Tofu, my first reaction after eating it was to call the police and identify the murderer, Mr. Criminal."

"So we each did our own thing, took turns using the pots, and falsely accused the culprit."

"I'll use it first."

"please."

The universe shifts.

Yukino Yukinoshita selected some vegetables and took out the ingredients from the refrigerator. Shirokage took the pork kidneys to the sink and began to process the ingredients.

A faint, unpleasant smell of pork kidneys wafted through the air, which was quite pungent to Yukino Yukinoshita, who had never experienced such a smell before.

Alright! Now, let's have our two contestants begin their culinary duel!

First up is Yukino Yukinoshita. The ingredients are quite light: vegetables, fruits, and prepared fish. The seasonings include salad dressing, salt, and other common condiments. Does this look like she's planning to make a salad and pan-fried fish pieces?

White Shadow sliced ​​open the pork kidney with superb knife skills, the decorative cuts were just right, the movements were swift, and the aroma was intoxicating. "Thank you, I'm already bursting to pee!" Yukino Yukinoshita glared at White Shadow, wondering if she was planning to knock him out of the ring and win nimbly.

Yukino Yukinoshita calmed down and began to cook. As expected, it was a delicate and light style. She spread oil on the frying pan with drops of oil and slowly fried the fish pieces over low heat. It was full of precision and delicacy. She also strictly controlled the amount of seasoning. She would shake her hand a few times when scooping out a little salt.

Bang! Yukino Yukinoshita was startled and turned around to see that Shiro was smashing the old ginger with the flat of her knife, making a clanging sound against the cutting board. She sliced ​​the old ginger into thin slices and threw them into a bowl containing sliced ​​pork kidneys. Then, she tore open a bag of pickled peppers and poured all the pickled pepper water into the bowl of pork kidneys to remove the blood and remove the odor.

That's a truly unrestrained cooking style.

Let's fast forward a bit.

After Baiying finished preparing the ingredients, Yukino Yukinoshita finished cooking and gave up her spot. She only used a frying pan, while the iron pot she usually used for cooking soup remained clean.

Heat the wok over high heat, add a little oil to coat the wok and then pour it out. Pour in cold oil again and heat until it smokes.

The contestant, Bai Ying, is still waiting, still waiting. Is the oil temperature not high enough yet?!

Yukino Yukinoshita seemed startled and stepped back!

If her previous cooking process was like romance and beauty, then what is about to unfold is a war!

Crackle! Paka paka!

Add the ingredients! The sizzling sound of thick smoke and hot oil instantly filled the entire kitchen.

Zizzi——!

Mix the starch, seasonings, and water, and pour in the sauce prepared for stir-frying.

Dang Dang Dang——!

A symphony of shovels and woks! A clash of steel!

Shiroki seemed somewhat dissatisfied, as if she felt the firepower was still a bit weak. Yukino Yukinoshita...

Huh? Yukino Yukinoshita has already run out of the kitchen!

Today's outcome: Yukino Yukinoshita's defeat.

Reason for defeat: cooking, not war, right?

Are the kitchens of every Chinese family actually military factories?

It's not like I haven't learned to cook before, but this is like a madman trying to scorch the heavens with a wok, wanting the heat to be eight hundred degrees higher...

Yukino Yukinoshita was lost in thought outside the kitchen when she caught a kitten trying to sneak in, and then closed the kitchen door.

Behave yourself, Knight, or the White Shadow might fire you too when it goes berserk.

"Meow~"

The cat feels wronged.

Chapter Sixty-One: Ecological Conflict, Act Two

The binary, opposing cooking approach has come to an end.

Several dishes were laid out on the table, and their appearance clearly indicated whose handiwork they were.

At first glance, it looks like a raw, cold dish with a nice plating, a creation of Yukino Yukinoshita.

The steaming, glistening dishes with thick sauces, exuding the aroma of cooked food and seasonings, are Bai Ying's creations.

"Speaking of which, last month I said I wanted to come to your house to eat rice, and I never expected that I would actually come to your house to eat rice."

Bai Ying took a bite of rice; other people's rice just smells so good.

Yukino Yukinoshita asked warily, "You...you didn't plan this all along, did you?"

"What nonsense are you spouting? Who would deliberately put themselves in a predicament of having their rental property demolished? Brave soul, would you—"

"I am not sleeply."

Yukino Yukinoshita said calmly, "Speaking of which, there are indeed some people in society who pretend to be vulnerable and take advantage of the kindness of others..."

Bai Ying asked in astonishment, "You're not trying to brag about how kind you are, are you?"

Yukino Yukinoshita choked for a moment. Just as she was about to say something, she saw someone pick up a piece of pork kidney covered in gravy with their chopsticks, put it in their bowl, and shovel a mouthful of it into their rice.

Yukinoshita Yukino: "..."

"As expected, the heat from a home stove is too weak. It can't compare to the powerful roar of a country stove or the intense heat of a restaurant gas cylinder, let alone the specially made planetary engine of a chef. This kind of weak power doesn't even rank on the list of strange fires." Bai Ying chewed a few bites and commented to himself, "The heat wasn't enough, so the pork kidneys were cooked for a bit too long and are a little overcooked. The sauce wasn't thickened enough, so the color is a bit cloudy..."