Chapter 107

The room was more or less as the father and daughter had imagined.

Though simple, it was clean and had its own bathroom.

Huo Xiaozheng quickly tidied up the room and neatly arranged their luggage.

Huo Guining became a little flatterer: "Dad, you're so fast at organizing! You're amazing!"

Huo Xiaozheng had studied abroad alone before, and because of his mild obsession with cleanliness, he often organized his own belongings.

The corners of his mouth quirked up: "You think that's impressive?"

Huo Guining nodded without hesitation.

After settling in, it was time for lunch.

According to the director's requirements, the children needed to go to a designated spot to choose ingredients for their families, and then have their fathers cook.

Huo Xiaozheng thought for a moment and instructed, "Ning Ning, take whatever you want to eat."

Huo Guining nodded without delay.

Upon reaching the designated spot, whether intentionally or not, there were two good-looking pork ribs on the table.

Unlike the other bewildered children, Huo Guining, almost without hesitation, claimed the ribs.

Considering that the variety of ingredients wasn't particularly abundant, she only took one rib, along with a handful of greens and two eggs.

On the way back, the cameraman asked her why she didn't take more.

Ning Ning looked confused: "Why take so much? We should leave some for others too."

Cameraman: Why did I even bother asking her? [Mind blown]

Seeing Ning Ning return, Huo Xiaozheng put down his tablet and went to greet her.

Seeing the ingredients she brought, Huo Xiaozheng frowned: "Why did you only take this little?"

Based on her usual appetite, it probably wouldn't be enough.

Ning Ning smiled sweetly: "The show didn't provide much, so I was worried others might not have enough. That's why I took less."

Huo Xiaozheng understood.

Cameraman: ? Your tone was quite different when you told me earlier.

"Go play for a while, Dad will call you when the food is ready."

Huo Guining followed him into the kitchen like a little tail: "I want to help you."

Huo Xiaozheng rolled up his sleeves past his elbows and put the greens in a basin of water for her to play with: "Then you can help Dad wash the vegetables."

Huo Guining excitedly sat down on a small stool and started washing diligently.

Huo Xiaozheng calmly scooped out the mass and put it in a bowl.

He heated the wok, added oil, threw in the nearly pulverized vegetables, and then, guided by his excellent intuition, added salt and chicken bouillon in succession.

Remembering that vegetables on the dining table usually had some soup, Huo Xiaozheng added half a bowl of water and covered the wok.

A minute later, Huo Xiaozheng lifted the lid and satisfiedly dished out the vegetables.

"Ning Ning, lunch is ready."

Huo Xiaozheng's voice came from the kitchen, and Huo Guining cheerfully responded, quickly walking towards him.

The father and daughter properly set out the bowls, chopsticks, and dishes, sitting in the small courtyard, enjoying today's lunch under the warm sunlight.

Upon seeing the ribs, Huo Guining's expression froze for a moment.

But it was only for an instant.

Seeing Huo Xiaozheng come out with the steamed egg, she flashed a sweet smile.

"Dad, you're amazing! You actually made three dishes."

Huo Xiaozheng carefully washed his hands, making sure there was no lingering smell of cooking oil, before picking up his bowl to start eating.

"It's Dad's first time cooking, I'm not sure if it's good. Give it a try."

Huo Guining picked up a piece of 'rib'. The sauce-covered rib delivered a texture entirely consistent with its appearance, difficult to describe.

Huo Guining gave an enthusiastic thumbs up, her eyes flickering as she said: "These ribs are so delicious! They melt in your mouth!"

Huo Xiaozheng took a bite, somewhat skeptically, but felt satisfied: "I'm glad you like it, Ning Ning."

Huo Guining tasted the vegetables and the sponge-like steamed egg in turn.

The mushy vegetables tasted a bit fishy, but were still tolerable.

As for the steamed egg, although it looked like a sponge, it was actually so hard that chopsticks could barely pierce it.

Huo Xiaozheng found a stainless steel spoon, which finally allowed Huo Guining to taste some of it.

Huo Guining was very supportive, and soon her bowl of rice was empty.

As she swallowed the last mouthful of rice, Huo Guining couldn't help but make a retching sound.

The courtyard suddenly fell into silence.

After a while, Huo Guining made an excuse that she had eaten too quickly, and put down her chopsticks.

The cameraman insincerely praised: "Ning Ning ate with such gusto! She finished a bowl of rice so quickly!"

Huo Xiaozheng: At home, Ning Ning usually eats three bowls of rice.

Huo Guining glanced lightly at the camera: If you don't know how to make conversation, you don't have to.