Chen Zao spoke, and Ren Xiao's mouth was about to explode with anticipation!
She could no longer wait. Ren Xiao eagerly picked up a piece of duck neck she had never tasted before and placed it in her mouth to savor.
As soon as it entered her mouth, without chewing, Ren Xiao lightly licked the hard piece of duck neck meat with her refreshing tongue. It seemed to have a hint of sweetness and a bit of spiciness, but the flavor was not very pronounced.
It was much milder than the macaron she had just eaten at the War Strategist Office, almost tasteless.
Yet even so, the bland duck was more acceptable to Ren Xiao than the foul-smelling duck.
With infinite trust in Chef Chen, Ren Xiao bravely took a bite.
Using her teeth, she tore off a strip of duck meat from the bone, and her mouth instantly filled with rich aroma!
It felt like chewing on jerky as she savored it carefully.
This was something extraordinary!
The texture of this duck meat was incredibly dense, with great chewiness—it was truly satisfying to bite into!
The taste was indescribably good!
Once she started chewing, the aroma bursting from the shredded meat completely overturned Ren Xiao's imagination of duck meat!
The first flavor that appeared in her mouth was a sweet and delightful meaty fragrance.
As she continued to chew, a particularly refreshing spiciness burst forth from the meat!
The more she chewed, the spicier it became; the spicier it got, the more numbing it felt; and the more numbing it became, the more fragrant it smelled—leading to an increase in saliva!
The saliva could not completely mask the powerful aftertaste of the duck neck, leaving Ren Xiao drooling and unable to forget its flavor!
It was simply delicious!
Ren Xiao was so excited that she wanted to gaze at the stars and shout.
A piece of duck meat with an endless aftertaste had completely conquered her.
She had never tasted such a memorable delicacy before!
In the traditional sense of "gourmet food," no matter how one tries to eliminate any unpleasant odors from a dish, the longer you chew, the more pronounced the flavor becomes, and the foul smell intensifies.
Therefore, the chef at Tangling always advised food enthusiasts like them to eat quickly, savoring just a few bites before swallowing, to avoid letting the food linger in their mouths; otherwise, the peak taste of the dish would be ruined.
However, Chef Chen's Spicy Duck Neck went against this advice! At first bite, there was no stunning flavor, but the more you chewed, the stronger the aftertaste became!
The rich aftertaste was not greasy; it was sweet with a hint of spiciness, spicy with a touch of numbness, and fragrant to the bone. Ren Xiao could hardly imagine that such a delicacy existed in this world—one that became more aromatic and captivating with each bite!
This truly was an exquisite dish crafted through hundreds of processes and infused with countless spices!
For an ordinary person, this was nothing short of divine cuisine!
Just one bite could leave a lasting impression for a lifetime!
Yet this was merely a snack that Chef Chen enjoyed regularly!
If his everyday snacks were this astonishing, it was no wonder he was so remarkable; he truly was a culinary genius among people!
A pair of adorable eyes gazed up at Chen Zao, stuffing half a duck neck into her mouth. Ren Xiao, excited, chewed on the duck neck while mumbling incoherently in praise of Chen Zao, "Chef Chen, this duck neck is just too delicious!"
"Haha, if it's good, then eat as much as you want, but stop shouting. I was lucky to get a batch of this Spicy Duck Neck before; I've been saving it. I've also prepared the spices for several years, so I can make it whenever I want. If you like it and behave, I'll let you enjoy this duck neck until you can't take it anymore!"
"I will never throw up! I even eat the bones!"
Ren Xiao excitedly chewed the bones of the duck neck until they were completely crushed, savoring the endless spicy flavor that burst forth with each bite. It felt like she had fire in her mouth, making her break into a sweat, but she couldn't stop enjoying the sensation.
Eating such spicy duck neck in this heat was truly refreshing!
Before long, Ren Xiao was drenched in sweat, her mouth tingling from the spice, and her words became less coherent.
All her rationality was overturned by this Exquisite Spicy Duck Neck. After eating just two pieces, she felt like she could collapse on the ground.
She really wanted to know how Chef Chen made this deliciously fragrant and crispy delicacy that was so tender and chewy.
Just as he described, every bite of this Spicy Duck Neck was an endless tease for her taste buds!
This duck neck combined all flavors—fragrant, spicy, sweet, numbing, salty, crispy, and tender—concentrating them all together, slowly fermenting and spreading out to completely conquer every taste bud on her tongue, leaving her with lingering flavors and an insatiable craving!
"It's just too delicious!"
Unable to contain her excitement any longer, Ren Xiao shouted again towards the night sky.
With a look of adoration directed at Chen Zao, she raised three fingers and sincerely vowed, "Chef Chen, I will definitely listen to you from now on and join you in saving all the beauty in the world! You must let me eat this delicious Spicy Duck Neck often! I've fallen in love with this flavor! This duck neck is just too good! It's so good that I'm almost falling in love with wild ducks!"
"Hahaha."
Chen Zao was amused by Ren Xiao's innocent appearance, laughing heartily.
As he shifted his body, the camouflage backpack on his back swayed, causing a series of dull clinks from the Silver Pots inside, which startled Chen Zao.
Often, Ren Xiao made Chen Zao feel warmth and happiness, along with an inexplicable sense of accomplishment.
Using the simplest food from the Golden Age could bring immense joy to Ren Xiao, which in turn made Chen Zao happy as well.
At the same time, it made him cherish the seemingly ordinary yet truly happy life in the Golden Age.
He particularly enjoyed spending time with Ren Xiao, whether they were chatting or joking around; being with this Cute Girl made him feel comfortable.
However, sometimes he felt that Ren Xiao's constant presence around him made him feel constrained, as if he couldn't do anything freely.
Like right now, he wanted to store a bunch of Silver Pots into his storage space but couldn't find a good moment. As they walked along, he worried about the Silver Pots getting damaged.
Hearing another clink from the Silver Pots, Chen Zao decided to reluctantly send Ren Xiao away for a bit. He needed to rescue the Silver Pots in his backpack first.
He pulled out two packs of Spicy Duck Neck from his camouflage backpack and handed them to Ren Xiao. "Take this with you. Head back to Ren Family Fortress and gather your cherished old items at home to bring to the military camp. I'll go directly to your Logistics Team at the military camp later and skip going to Ren Family Fortress; it's too inconvenient. I'll just stay overnight in your Logistics Team dormitory. By the way, your Logistics Team dormitory is a single room, right?"
"Yes, it's a single room! In the Logistics Team, I'm the only female soldier. My Third Brother arranged my accommodation for me; it's a standalone two-story building with all kinds of cooking utensils inside, making it very convenient for cooking!"
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