Chapter 369: Yan Luoxi’s Curiosity! Do All Women Like Geoducks?

Chapter 369: Chapter 369: Yan Luoxi’s Curiosity! Do All Women Like Geoducks?

After wandering for a while, their shopping cart was already piled high with all sorts of snacks and trinkets.

Gu Yizhou glanced at Yan Luoxi. Seeing that she still seemed to want more, he felt a mix of amusement and exasperation.

He shook his head and said, "Xixi, let’s go check out the ingredients section. You can see if there’s anything you want to eat."

"Okay."

Yan Luoxi smiled faintly.

When they arrived at the fresh ingredients section, Yan Luoxi grew even more curious.

She stared with fascination at the bizarre-looking fish and crabs.

When it came to eating, Yan Luoxi had tried practically every high-end ingredient imaginable.

However, this was the first time she had ever seen these fish, shrimp, and crabs alive.

As she looked, she peppered Gu Yizhou with constant questions.

Seeing Yan Luoxi acting like such a curious child, Gu Yizhou didn’t show the slightest bit of impatience.

He patiently introduced and explained the different types of seafood to Yan Luoxi, a smile on his face the entire time.

"What’s this one?"

"It looks a little... a little cute?"

Gu Yizhou followed her finger and looked over.

He saw they were small geoducks.

Uh...

Gu Yizhou froze for a moment.

He suddenly remembered that one time when he came grocery shopping with Su Qianqian, she seemed to have asked the same thing.

’This...’

’Does this thing just naturally scream "cute" to all women?’

For a moment, Gu Yizhou didn’t know what to say.

Shaking his head slightly, Gu Yizhou explained, "These are small geoducks. They’re a type of shellfish. When sliced and blanched, they have a nice, crisp texture and taste pretty good. If you want to try them, we can buy some."

"Oh, I see."

Yan Luoxi nodded, only half-understanding.

"These are the small ones. Um... when they grow up, they look like those."

Gu Yizhou scanned the area, then pointed to the large geoducks not far away.

"Uh..."

Yan Luoxi looked where Gu Yizhou was pointing. The moment she saw such a large geoduck, she instantly decided it wasn’t cute anymore.

In fact, it looked a little menacing and scary.

Her interest vanished immediately.

"Never mind."

Yan Luoxi said, shaking her head.

Just then.

DING!

"Congratulations on triggering a hidden side quest. As the saying goes, the way to a woman’s heart is through her stomach. An outstanding, perfect, and successful man can’t possibly lack exceptional culinary skills. Please invest in your girlfriend’s stomach, display your unique boyfriend charm, and make your girlfriend worship you."

"Investment Reward—Special Chef Skill!"

[Note 1: The Special Chef Skill will grant the host culinary abilities comparable to a state banquet chef. The skill will be transmitted through cognitive and muscle memory!]

[Note 2: To ensure the host successfully completes the investment, the current reward can be distributed in advance. The host may decide when to receive it.]

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Gu Yizhou stared blankly, stunned by the information that had suddenly appeared in his mind.

’Invest in my girlfriend’s stomach...’

’This counts as an investment?’

Gu Yizhou didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

However!

The fact that the reward could be delivered in advance was a pleasant surprise for Gu Yizhou.

’I was just worrying about how awkward it would be if my cooking turned out terrible!’

’I never expected the system to deliver just what I needed, right when I needed it.’

’It’s free, so I’d be a fool not to take it!’

’Deliver it now!’

As Gu Yizhou recited the words in his mind, the next second, his mind was flooded with countless cooking techniques for all kinds of ingredients, as well as a complete classification of their nutritional values.

In just a short while, Gu Yizhou had finished processing all the new information. It was as if he had spent years mastering every dish that now existed in his mind. No matter the cuisine, he could now cook it with ease.

"Is something wrong?"

Yan Luoxi asked, a bit taken aback, seeing Gu Yizhou suddenly go quiet.

"Hmm?"

Hearing Yan Luoxi’s voice, Gu Yizhou snapped back to reality.

He shook his head slightly and said softly, "It’s nothing."

"Come on, let’s go over there. We’ll buy a fish, some beef, and a few other things. Today, you’ll see your boyfriend show off his skills!"

Gu Yizhou said with a smile.

Seeing his confident expression, Yan Luoxi was a little puzzled.

’I know he can cook, but I didn’t think his skills were that great, right?’

After all, the guy was usually too lazy to cook and would just order takeout. Even when he did cook for himself, he would just boil things in water.

Just as she was thinking this, Gu Yizhou had already walked over to the fish section.

Seeing this, Yan Luoxi quickly followed him.

Gu Yizhou turned to Yan Luoxi and asked, "How about some fish? This grouper is pretty lively. It would probably be great steamed."

"Hm?"

Looking at the lively grouper, Yan Luoxi was suddenly reminded of the last time she was at Gu Yizhou’s place. That flat-chested little brat had made one, but she had "accidentally" knocked it over and ruined it.

Now, seeing the fish again, Yan Luoxi still felt a pang of jealousy.

She pouted and said, "I don’t want to eat this fish, and I don’t want it steamed either."

"Okay."

Gu Yizhou didn’t think much of it. He suddenly spotted the leopard coral grouper nearby and said, "Alright then, let’s get this leopard coral grouper. I’ll make you fish with pickled greens. I think you’ll like it!"

"Oh, okay."

Yan Luoxi saw that the fish called a leopard coral grouper was beautifully colored. She stopped being difficult and nodded.

After that, they also bought an Australian lobster, some beef, and some pork ribs.

Looking at the cart, which was now piled high like a small hill, Gu Yizhou turned to Yan Luoxi and said, "Mm... is there anything else you want to eat? Whatever you want, I’ll make it for you today."

As he spoke, his eyes were full of adoration and confidence.

Hearing this, Yan Luoxi thought for a moment, then shook her head and said, "No, that’s everything. This should be enough. Any more and we won’t be able to finish it, which would be a waste."

"Alright, let’s go check out then."

Gu Yizhou said, taking Yan Luoxi’s hand with one of his and pushing the cart with the other as they headed for the checkout counter.

After paying, the two of them walked out of the supermarket carrying bags of all sizes.

As for the cost, neither of them paid it any mind.

After all, for people like them, that amount of money was nothing.

When they got to the underground parking garage, Gu Yizhou first put the groceries in the trunk, then opened the car door for Yan Luoxi to get in.

The car started up again, heading towards the Binjiang No.1 Mansion District.

Along the way, Yan Luoxi watched the scenery outside the window, occasionally turning her head to look at Gu Yizhou as he drove, a faint smile playing on her lips.

Gu Yizhou felt very different today. He usually gave off a lazy and casual vibe, but the way he had so seriously selected ingredients and confidently declared he would cook for her was a novel experience. It filled her with anticipation for the upcoming lunch.

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