Chu Yun was keenly aware that Xiao Zai had probably never cooked before, and so lowered his expectations. He had already decided to make a big production out of how great the food was before it even touched his tongue.
He was so surprised by how good the fish tasted, perfectly charred on the outside, and juicy and smooth on the inside, that he could only say, "It's good."
Xiao Zai still beamed at him as if it was the effusive praise Chu Yun had plan to deliver, and served himself too, loading his rice bowl with cuts of meat.
"Did you do this on your own?" Chu Yun asked, genuinely amazed, especially once he realised it wasn't just the fish that tasted good.
Xiao Zai nodded. "I told everyone to leave the kitchen and cooked with what I bought fresh from the market."
