Chapter 973 - 992: A Room Full of Panda Ears (Cute)

"Hmm? Did you not deliver it?" Grandma Mo asked naturally when she saw Mo Chengyu carrying the food back untouched.

Mo Chengyu smiled. "They said eating the mung bean cakes was enough."

"True, these mung bean cakes are indeed delicious." Grandma Mo absolutely loved this treat.

"Grandma, even if they’re good, don’t eat too much. The other dishes Qiuqiu makes are truly exceptional! Save some room for our feast tonight!"

"Alright!" Grandma Mo was equally excited. "To think I’d get to eat a meal cooked personally by my grandson and granddaughter-in-law in this lifetime!"

The sky quickly darkened.

With Qiuqiu’s help, Mo Si’s cooking speed increased significantly. This allowed the family banquet, originally scheduled for 7:30 PM, to be moved up to 6:30 PM. The spread was extraordinarily lavish. There were delicacies from the sky, land, and sea.

Of course, for a large family of panda Genetic Hybrids, the main course was still bamboo shoots. There were dried bamboo shoots, green bamboo shoots, scrambled bird eggs, and stewed pork ribs. The aroma was tantalizing, promising an absolute delight.

Once the food was ready, a group of the younger generation followed the scent to the kitchen. Unbound by excessive formalities, everyone simply grabbed a bowl or dish and carried it over to the dining hall. Qiuqiu and Mo Si were ushered to the table and seated in the places of honor at the side. After all, it was a case of honored guests taking the high seats.

When everything was set, everyone took their seats. The long table easily accommodated the twenty or thirty people without feeling crowded, yet it was still quite a spectacular sight. No wonder a single dish had to be split into several bowls. Less wouldn’t have been enough, and if the bowls were placed too far apart, no one would be able to reach them.

As the most senior elders at the banquet, Grandma Mo and Grandfather Mo extended a warm welcome to Qiuqiu. The younger generation clapped cheerfully, and then everyone dug in.

Delicious food was the best way to win people over.

Especially in this winter season, a piping hot bowl of diced bamboo shoot and mutton soup warmed the heart and soul. Everyone unanimously praised Qiuqiu. They called her the reincarnation of a culinary god. Then, they teased Mo Si about his good fortune and how incredibly lucky his taste buds were to find a girlfriend like Qiuqiu. Some even playfully demanded that Mo Si properly learn the art of cooking so he could free Qiuqiu from the kitchen in the future and let her enjoy good meals without lifting a finger.

It had to be said, everyone’s natural and affectionate attitude made Qiuqiu feel very comfortable.

Of course, the real reason this banquet made Qiuqiu so fond of the Mo Family—and made her think this room full of people was overwhelmingly adorable—was yet to come.

After plenty of eating and drinking, half the dishes on the table were cleared. Everyone was about half-full, and expressions of deep satisfaction appeared on every face.

This was food, but more importantly, it was the medicine of a Spirit Healing Master.

She still remembered the first time Mo Si ate her bamboo shoots. Driven by his Genes’ instinct, a pair of round, fluffy ears had immediately popped out. Even Mo Si, whose self-control was already considered top-tier among his peers, had reacted that way.

So, under the same circumstances, considering Qiuqiu’s full effort combined with her S rank abilities, the bamboo shoots were an absolute trump card! Plus, everyone was completely off-guard and had eaten a massive amount!

Everything happened in an instant.

First, it was the younger female cousin.

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"Mo Pingping! Why are your ears out?!"

Mo Pingping instinctively looked up. "What do you mean my ears? Your ears are out!"

The loud exclamations quickly drew the attention of everyone at the banquet. They all looked up.

"Mo Xin! Mo Fan! Why are your ears out?!"

For Genetic Hybrids, exposing their true genetic form was a bit odd, but not entirely strange. They had seen it plenty of times when they were kids and couldn’t control themselves.

But for Qiuqiu! The whole room was full of people turning their heads and looking around, and every single one of them had a pair of round, fluffy ears perched on their heads.

Her blood rushed with excitement. However, before the thrill could fully hit her, someone grabbed her hand.

She looked over and saw Mo Si. He mouthed two words: "Don’t look."

Ah. Not only did she want to look, but she also desperately wanted to pet them.