TL: Moonlit
Late at night, Lin Feng suddenly approached Lin Su, asking for the recipes for tomato scrambled eggs and tomato sauce. Lin Su laughed and teased him, saying, “Are you tired of researching and want to develop in the culinary field?”
Lin Feng looked helpless and replied, “It’s not me, it’s my older brother. After watching Uncle and Xiao Bai’s livestream, he came to ask me if there are any recipes for tomato scrambled eggs and tomato sauce. When we were at home before, I never noticed his interest in this.”
From their usual conversations, it’s easy to see that the Lin family is a very harmonious household.
“Wait, let me write it down for you.” Lin Su went back and wrote down the steps for making tomato scrambled eggs and tomato sauce, then handed it to him. “Tomorrow, I’ll ask female father to post the recipe in his livestream room. It should be much more convenient.”
Hearing Lin Su’s words, Lin Feng was taken aback and asked, “Aren’t you afraid of others learning it?”
The recipes of each dish at the Capital Star Bai Mansion are kept private and will never be disclosed to the public. As a result, many food livestreams now attract viewers by trying to recreate their recipes.
“I want everyone to learn. In the future, if our purified fruits and vegetables become popular food, and people don’t know how to cook, how can that work? Starting from now, they can learn a little, and it will enrich their dining tables in the future. I don’t think anyone wants to rely on supplements for their entire lives, right?”
Lin Feng didn’t expect Lin Su to have such a broad perspective. He looked at him with a newfound admiration.
“It’s getting late, Lin Feng. You should rest too.”
“Okay, goodnight.”
Watching Lin Feng leave, Lin Su turned back to the bedroom. William was lying on the bed, his fluffy white fox tail lazily swaying beside him, lightly tapping the bed surface. The night outside the window was enchanting.
Lin Su met William’s golden beast-like eyes and couldn’t help but feel that once this door closed, he would be an indolent ruler who didn’t want to wake up early, confining his “enchanting empress” in a golden palace.
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Late at night, a mysterious aroma wafted from the Lin family kitchen, enticing Qin Yi and Lin En, who had just gone to bed, to get up. They looked at each other and said, “What’s that smell? What is Lin Te doing in the middle of the night?”
As a male, Lin En had stronger senses than a female. He couldn’t bear it and got out of bed, putting on his slippers and opening the door.
Qin Yi followed behind, saying, “This smell is strangely good. Did he not eat enough when he went to Bai Mansion for dinner today? Why is he cooking so late at night?”
One after the other, they came downstairs, and the aroma downstairs became even more intense. Lin En couldn’t resist and swallowed his saliva. “Lin Te asked for the recipe from the Bai Mansion? This smell is so good, it’s hard to resist.”
When it comes to eloquence, just listen to Lin Te’s voice.
The tomato scrambled eggs made according to Lin Feng’s method had a vibrant color combination of red and yellow, resembling a flourishing blooming flower, exuding an enticing aroma.
Lin Te was quite satisfied with the taste and was about to serve it and enjoy it when he noticed Lin En and Qin Yi standing at the kitchen door.
He was startled and said, “Didn’t you both go to sleep?”
Lin En walked in, his gaze sweeping across Lin Te’s face and finally landing on the tomato scrambled eggs in his hand. “Interrupted your solitary meal?”
Lin Te was momentarily choked by those words. It seemed that fortunes had turned around. He placed the tomato scrambled eggs on the table and said, “Since you both are awake, let’s eat together.”
Qin Yi approached and asked, “Did you learn this dish from Bai Mansion?”
The recipes from Bai Mansion were highly confidential. Lin Te couldn’t have obtained them through some connections, could he?
However, the color of the tomato scrambled eggs looked much more beautiful than those cooked at Bai Mansion.
“No, I learned it from a food livestream and then asked my younger brother.” Lin Te didn’t hide this fact. “Coincidentally, the two people in the livestream are now my younger brother’s colleagues.”
“If your younger brother is now colleagues with those people, then it’s not Lin Su… that little female doing a food livestream again?” Lin En found it unbelievable, but at the same time, he thought, isn’t doing a food livestream a waste of time? “How can he spend his energy on such things? Is he fooling around? I have to message your younger brother and ask what’s going on.”
“No, Father, that little female is not doing a food livestream. It was done by his female father and that little female from the Xie family. Just listen to me until I finish.” As soon as Lin Te finished speaking, he saw Qin Yi scooping away more than half of the tomato scrambled eggs from the plate into his bowl. “Female Father, at least leave some for me and Male Father.”
“I see you both having such a happy conversation, so I wanted to taste it for you.” Qin Yi said as he continued eating. The sweet and sour taste suited his palate perfectly. The golden eggs mixed with the aroma of tomatoes, and every bite was satisfying.
Seeing that half of the plate was gone, Lin En quickly scooped away another half, leaving only a small handful in the plate. “This should be enough for you to taste.”
Lin Te looked at the almost empty plate, with less than a quarter remaining, and his lips twitched. “Thank you, Female Father and Male Father, for leaving me a little.”
“Well, how could we not leave some for you? You did a good job with this dish. We never realized you had talent in this area. Ask your younger brother if he has any other recipes. Learn more from him, and we’ll cover the cost of the ingredients.” Lin En quickly finished the tomato scrambled eggs in his bowl, as that small portion clearly didn’t satisfy his taste buds and appetite. He was already looking forward to the next meal.
Lin Te had never seen such a loving look in Lin En’s eyes, except when it came to Lin Te’s exceptional talents in military matters.
Qin Yi nodded. “Indeed, Lin Te, you’re quite good at this. Practice more, and you’ll definitely get even better. I’ll talk to Lin Feng and ask him to send some more fruits and vegetables when he has time. As for that livestream, send me a link, and I’ll take a look later.”
Without waiting for Lin Te to say anything, he left the kitchen with Lin En.
Left behind, Lin Te: “…”
He was just in the mood to cook a dish and give it a try. How did it turn into a long-term commitment?
Upstairs, Lin En and Qin Yi couldn’t help but reminisce. “I feel like the taste of Lin Te’s tomato scrambled eggs is much better than what we had at Bai Mansion.”
“I agree. The color is beautiful, and the taste is great. The dishes at Bai Mansion can’t compare to what Lin Te made. We shouldn’t go there to eat anymore.” Lin En, who had lost interest in Bai Mansion’s dishes after just one meal of Lin Te’s tomato scrambled eggs, licked his lips and couldn’t help but think that Lin Te should make it again tomorrow.
The once bustling and warm atmosphere at Bai Mansion encountered a setback in business.
Plates of tomato scrambled eggs were brought out from the kitchen, only to be returned untouched.
The server responsible for serving the dishes placed them on the table with an annoyed expression. “Did they plan this? They just took a bite and said it doesn’t taste right!”
“And there’s something even more outrageous. They didn’t even taste it but claimed that the color was off and asked for a remake.”
“Over here, the customers just smelled the aroma and said it’s not right. This dish was made according to our usual recipe, and I tasted it myself. It’s as delicious as ever. I don’t believe they’re not just looking for trouble.”
The large cooking station was filled with returned plates of tomato scrambled eggs. This dish was usually popular, but it had never been like today, where customers seated themselves and immediately ordered the tomato scrambled eggs, only for them to be returned.
The master chef in charge, a member of the Bai family, was named Bai Zhou.
At the moment, everyone was looking at Bai Zhou’s serious expression. “Besides saying the taste is off, what else did they say?”
“They said they saw the tomato scrambled eggs on a food livestream called ‘Ai Su’s Delicious Private Kitchen.’ They said the color was beautiful and the taste was exquisite, completely different from what we have here at our place.”
“I can understand if they said the color was beautiful, but what does ‘exquisite’ mean? What exactly is ‘exquisite’? If this isn’t looking for trouble, then what is it?”
One of the servers, whose anger was growing, couldn’t hold back anymore.
Bai Xing, entering from outside, asked, “Uncle, why did you urgently call me over? What happened in the restaurant?”
“See for yourself.” Bai Zhou gestured, clearing a path through the crowd to reveal the tomato scrambled eggs on the cooking station.
“What’s going on? Why are the dishes sitting here instead of being served?” Bai Xing looked around at the surrounding servers.
“These are the ones that were returned. The customers said our tomato scrambled eggs had the wrong color and didn’t taste good, so they asked us to remake them according to the recipes from the food livestream.”
Once again hearing the words “food livestream,” Bai Xing’s heart sank. “What livestream?”
Someone quickly found the video from Ai Su’s Delicious Private Kitchen livestream, and when Bai Xing saw it, his face darkened. “How can we trust this kind of food livestream? It’s misleading the public. Uncle, we can file a complaint.”
“As the person in charge of the Bai family, your opinion carries weight in this matter,” Bai Zhou said, then turned to the server playing the video. “Send me this video.”
After receiving the video, Bai Zhou took off his apron and went to the break room.
Everyone knew that Bai Zhou was solely dedicated to culinary arts and not particularly enthusiastic about other matters. Otherwise, the grand Bai Mansion wouldn’t have ended up in the hands of Bai Xing, a young female.
“What do we do now? The customers are still waiting.”
“Ask them if they want to order something else. If they’re unwilling, refund their money. We don’t need to cater to unrealistic livestreamed food like this at Bai Mansion.”
After saying this, Bai Xing left, visibly angry.
In the morning, Lin Feng woke up and saw messages from Lin En, Qin Yi, and Lin Te on his terminal, feeling a sense of mystery.
He never expected that his indifferent and stoic older brother had such talent in cooking. Just one try, and it left such a lasting impression on Lin En and Qin Yi that they each messaged him, asking for recipes to send to Lin Te.
The message from Lin Te, on the other hand, indicated that he wasn’t as enthusiastic about cooking and didn’t need to follow the arrangements of his female father and male father. He should be content to stay and work diligently on North Star, without worrying about family matters.
Even if Lin Feng wasn’t at home at the time, he could imagine how Lin En and Qin Yi praised and entrusted Lin Te with important tasks.
Squatting at the doorstep of his cabin, Lin Feng replied to Lin Te’s message, “Don’t worry, older brother. I will help collect recipes in my spare time while completing my own work.”
Lin Te: “…”
This life is unbearable!
Seeing Lin Feng squatting at the doorstep, replying to messages with a smile, Lin Su asked, “What’s making you so happy?”
Lin Feng stood up and said, “After my older brother cooked the tomato scrambled eggs yesterday, he received unanimous1means that a group or a decision is characterized by complete agreement or consensus among all members or participants involved. When a decision or vote is unanimous, it means that all individuals involved have expressed the same choice or opinion without any dissenting or opposing voices. praise.”
“He’s quite talented in cooking.” For someone who had never cooked before, receiving praise on their first attempt was truly worthy of commendation for having natural talent.
“We feel the same way. It’s encouraging him to strive harder, isn’t it?”
Lin Su looked at the smile on Lin Feng’s face and couldn’t help but feel that he must have done something mischievous. It seemed that the eldest brother of the Lin family wouldn’t be able to leave the kitchen anytime soon.
“Good morning, Lin Su, Feng-ge!” Xie Bai pushed open the courtyard gate and came in, seeing Lin Su and Lin Feng talking together. He waved his hand with a smile, while Su Ge, who was following behind him, did the opposite and waved half-heartedly. “Morning.”
Xie Bai was already skipping and hopping away to find Su Jin to discuss the next livestream dish.
Lin Su watched Su Ge walk over with a lack of energy. “What’s wrong with him?”
“Young males always have a few things bothering them. Don’t worry, it’s nothing.”
Lin Su raised an eyebrow. “I’m not worried, I’m just curious.”
Su Ge stood at the door and shouted at Lin Feng, “Get to work quickly!”
“Coming, coming. Why are you so diligent in working now?” Lin Feng turned around and ran over, placing his hand on Su Ge’s shoulder and gently pinching it to offer comfort.
As Lin Su returned from the neighboring yard, to ask about Kane’s Farm, he saw Kane hastily coming out of the house and bumped into Lin Su. “Perfect timing. Deputy An Ye messaged me and said they found a suitable place. He wants me to go take a look. Will you come with me?”
“I won’t go. You go, Male Father. If you think it’s suitable, then finalize it.”
“Alright, I’ll record it for you to see later.”
After speaking, Kane quickly left. Just as Kane departed, two individuals in work uniforms approached. “Hello, are there purified fruits and vegetables for sale here? We would like to buy some. Is that possible?”
The tall and imposing male in the lead had a commanding presence even when dressed casually. His black eyes seemed to scrutinize and show respect as they looked at Lin Su.
The “co-workers” who came with him cast their gazes onto William, who was lying in the chair sunbathing, and instantly ignited with interest.
Lin Su walked over with a smile. “What would you like to buy?”
“Oranges, apples…” Perhaps surprised by how smoothly things were going, the tall male quickly glanced at the fruit trees in the courtyard. “Can we have 20 of each?”
“Of course.” Lin Su opened the courtyard gate. “Come in and wait for a moment.”
Afterward, he shouted inside, “Su Ge, Lin Feng, pick 20 apples and 20 oranges. We have customers.”
In a short while, a response came from inside.
Lin Su smiled and said, “Just wait a moment. They are picking them. Are you the workers responsible for repairing Farm No. 13?”
The slightly shorter male immediately nodded, “Yes, we just arrived. We heard that we can buy different purified fruits and vegetables here, so we thought it would be convenient to try.”
“I see. How much longer until the construction here is finished?” Lin Su casually chatted, but he was actually full of curiosity about the behavior and demeanor of these two individuals. After all, even if they disguised it well, the aura of killing and bloodshed revealed through their actions and gestures can only be possessed by those who have been to the battlefield. Based on intuition, these two individuals were definitely not ordinary.
Noticing the long-eared rabbit, Tiao Tiao, lying by the door sunbathing, one of them suddenly exclaimed, “This is an A-rank Contracted Beast, a long-eared rabbit?”
Aren’t long-eared rabbits usually B-rank? Has this rabbit mutated?
“It is indeed a long-eared rabbit that has not yet formed a contract,” the tall male leader said in a deep voice. As he spoke, he felt a chill sweep over him, causing their hair to stand on end. “Ahem, how much longer do we have to wait?”
If they had to wait any longer, someone might not be able to bear it.
“Not much longer,” Lin Su said. He noticed the change in their expressions in an instant and subconsciously glanced at William lying nearby. The big fox’s tail gently swayed by his side. Was it just his imagination?
They didn’t have to wait too long. Su Ge and Lin Feng quickly brought the picked fruits and completed the transaction. After settling the accounts, the two men swiftly left with the purchased fruits.
Lin Su watched them disappear from his sight and walked over to William, gently patting him. “These two individuals feel unusual. They should have a military background.”
William’s canine ears trembled lightly, and his large tail wrapped around Lin Su’s ankle, giving it a gentle rub.
Since the last time Lin Su publicly admitted to being able to cure mental disorders, Gen had become the most envious person in the entire military district.
His improvement was almost visible to the naked eye, and many people came to inquire whether the rumors were true. Was it true that the restoration cost 5 million beast coins?
Gen didn’t hide the truth and explained his situation.
Initially, it was only spread within their department, but later, the whole military district became restless.
However, as military personnel, they had to adhere to discipline. Even if they wanted to seek Lin Su’s help in restoring their beast patterns, they had to obtain approval from their superiors first. In no time, the office desk of the Third Military District was piled up with nearly a meter-high stack of applications.
This kind of problem is not only limited to the Third Military District, but also encountered in the other major military districts.
As a result, even the office desk of Lei Sen, the star domain chief of the North Star, was piled up with application forms for repairing beast patterns from various sources.
Lei Sen called Mu’en to his office to discuss this matter, hoping to come up with a comprehensive response plan to ensure Lin Su’s safety while addressing the public demand.
“I think it’s best to arrange an online reservation system, just like a hospital, and categorize the requests based on urgency. After all, Lord Lin Su is alone, and we need to consider whether he can handle the workload,” Mu’en suggested.
Lei Sen nodded, “Organize the specific arrangements and discuss it with him. If he agrees, we can implement it.”
“Understood.”
After Mu’en left, he went straight to Farm No. 13. During this period, the purified fruit and vegetable cultivation area under his responsibility also began to show results. Although it was a bit busy, Mu’en felt extremely satisfied seeing the vegetables changing every day.
An Ye, who was responsible for supervising the restoration work at Farm No. 13, saw Mu’en and greeted him, “Minister Mu’en, why do you have free time today?”
“I have something to discuss with Lord Lin Su. By the way, how much longer until this place is completed?”
“By the end of this month.”
“That’s quite fast. I’ll go there first.” Mu’en was an impatient person. If a task couldn’t be completed immediately, he would feel restless. An Ye, who had worked with him for some time, was well aware of this. Hearing his words, An Ye said, “I’ll go with you. Some people came to see Lin Su for restoring their beast patterns, and I’m curious.”
Mu’en’s mouth twitched upon hearing that. “Your intentions are too obvious.”
An Ye didn’t get angry and smiled, “We all know what kind of people we are. Why pretend? I won’t hide it from you. I’ve already made an appointment with Lin Su.”
Mu’en immediately looked at him and felt that An Ye was truly cunning. “You act quickly.”
Su Jin saw the two approaching and greeted them with a smile, “Minister Mu’en, it’s been a while since you last visited.”
“I’ve been busy lately. Is Lin Su here?”
“He is, but you’ll have to wait. There are guests inside. Please have a seat for a moment.”
“Can we go in and take a look?”
“In that case, please keep your voices down.”
With Su Jin’s permission, the two of them entered the courtyard quietly. An Ye noticed Xie Bai, who was squatting at the door, nibbling on strawberries, and walked over to him. “What are you eating?”
Upon seeing An Ye, Xie Bai held a large strawberry and chuckled, “Uncle Su Jin gave it to me. It’s so sweet!”
An Ye stared at the happy face of the little cub and couldn’t help but feel envious of how much better his life had become. “Don’t just eat, you have to behave, understand?”
“I understand. I’m behaving now. Male Father, did you come to see Lin Su too? Do you also want Lin Su to repair your beast pattern?”
An Ye didn’t expect Xie Bai to suddenly ask this and didn’t hide it either. “Yes, I’ve already made an appointment.”
As An Ye said the last few words, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of pride. But to his surprise, Xie Bai said, “Lin Su is amazing. My beast pattern is about to be repaired. Lin Su said there’s only one more session left, which is considered a benefit for us employees!”
An Ye: “…”
What should he do with even more envy?
Mu’en stood at the door, and the lush natural elements stimulated his beast pattern. It was the first time he experienced such a thing, and his face showed obvious astonishment.
Indeed, experiencing it firsthand was far more profound than imagining it.
Lin Su was currently performing the final repair for Gen. For Gen, who had gone through two repairs already, this was undoubtedly good news.
Not only would he save money, but more importantly, he wouldn’t have to endure the pain of the process ten times.
Zhao An and Female Father Zhao, who accompanied Gen, were also overjoyed by this news.
Gen, who was currently undergoing the repair, seemed to enter a special and mysterious state. His body felt so light that he could float at any moment, and there was no pain at all. It was as if he had returned to the womb, feeling relaxed and comfortable.
“Look at the sky, it’s an auspicious bird!” Suddenly, a cry came from outside the door, causing everyone to look up.
Mu’en snapped back to reality and looked up at the sky. His heart was pounding, “This is an omen. When nine geese and one sparrow fly together, does it mean someone is forming a contract with an S-rank contract beast?”
“This place is not far from the Star Mist Forest. But why would someone choose to form a contract in a place like this?” An Ye walked over in disbelief, his voice trembling.
Inside the house, Zhao An’s contract plant once again manifested uncontrollably. It was covered in intensely fragrant osmanthus flowers, with white osmanthus flowers blending into the natural elements, making the space ethereal.
Lin Su noticed Gen’s transformation and, after completing the advancement during the repair with Kane, patiently carried out the final repair for him.
As the abilities gradually depleted, the green light on the palm disappeared. Exhausted, Lin Su leaned back against the chair, his gaze falling on Gen’s palm. The originally green beast pattern had turned purple, with intricate patterns that shimmered with a mysterious and uniquely luxurious aura.
The little raccoon lying on the bed was sprawled out, panting heavily.
The beast pattern on the forehead changed from green to purple.
Zhao An, who had been closely observing Gen’s condition, witnessed this scene and his pupils contracted abruptly. “This… is an S-rank beast pattern?”
