Chapter 187: My Turn to Show Off!


    Changing his ID, he stared at the screen to wait for a response, but to no avail. Looking around, he exited the chat group and reported it for the spread of pornography.


    Its worth a shot, he wondered, thinking of Jumeng. A goddess like Jumeng cannot be stopped by modern technology, so if they are the real thing, me reporting them should do nothing.


    On the way home, he passed by the convenience store near the apartment and bought instant noodles, meat, eggs, tomatoes, a handful of chives, and two tubs of strawberry ice cream.


    After leaving the store, he looked at the bag in his hand and shrugged.


    A full meal plus dessert after all the bad things shes done, ah


    He thought of his fathers secret recipe to cultivate the best-tasting instant noodles around town; he remembers that it sold nearly 300 bowls in a single night. High-quality, cheap prices are an easy recipe to attract customers.


    Compared with those popr ramen recipes online, Yibei thinks that his fathers recipe still reigns supreme over those trends.


    Ever since the nights grew longer, their sales at night were seriously affected, and his father died out of the blue.


    <i>I like being a chef,</i> he thought as he walked back to the apartment.


    Standing in front of the door, he took out the key and opened the door, calling out into the room.


    Im back!


    As soon as he opened the door and saw the scene in the room, he noticed an unusual smell and couldnt help but frown.


    It was pitch ck, and the apparitions who were used to greet him with enthusiasm were nowhere to be seen. In fact, something seemed to lurk in the darkness, awaiting his return.


    That goddess was left alone the entire day! Shouldnt she be watching a shitty soap opera or something? Where is she?


    However, her eyes felt normal, which means that there was no danger.


    He peered outside his unit to confirm that it was his apartment unit when he heard a faint voiceing from the inside.


    Youre back? Why did you leave me again?


    Hearing the goddess, he felt like running out and just holing up for the night in some park.


    The lights flickered on, and, in the corner of the room, he could see the apparitions huddled together as they shook their heads towards him apologetically.


    As if they were telling him, We are victims too.


    Yibei nodded towards them and looked at Jumeng, who was in the living room.


    She stripped off herrge T-shirt and put on her emerald robe and mask. She moved a chair and sat towards Yibei as she folded her hands together. Through the gaps in the mask, you could tell that she was slightly angry.


    He wordlessly entered, changed into his slippers, and locked the door behind him before walking towards the kitchen with his groceries.


    Hmph!


    Oh my god, what are you doing? Are you actually mad at me? he asked.


    Youre the one whosing homete! Didnt you tell me that you were going to cook for me? Its dangerous outte! I was waiting for you all day, worried sick!


    Yibei felt like he was at a loss. Why was she speaking like his dad?


    Could it be that shes no longer satisfied with their rtionship and that she now wants to be a family?


    Dad! Your son is being taken advantage of! Please smite this woman down!


    Seeing him go nonverbal, Jumeng secretly rejoiced, thinking that he felt guilty over his actions.


    Despite that, Jumeng felt a little guilty for syphoning a bit too much money out of his bank ount. At first, she nned on swallowing her pride as a goddess and apologising.


    However, the longer she waited for him, the more her mind changed.


    <i>The moment hees back home, Ill let him have it! </i>She thought. And he wont be able to get angry at me for using his bank card dry!


    I think youre lying to me, Jumeng said coldly. What are you<i>actually</i>doing outte? Do you actually think of the woman waiting for you at home?


    Yibei scratched his head, feeling guilty, only to realise something.


    Wait, were not even rted! Why am I feeling guilty?


    My bank card, he bluntly replied. Youre a mean goddess. Where did you learn this from? Thats not very goddess-like of you.


    Ah, Jumeng replied nkly. She remembered seeing the wives who spent money recklessly in her Garden and shouting at their husbands to avoid being held ountable. It seems that this trick doesnt work on Lu Yibei.


    Although Jumeng was wearing a mask, he could see that she was blushing, but he shrugged to himself.


    My money is gone anyway. Cant do much about it once it turns into game credits.


    He sighed as he turned around into the kitchen and took out two ramen pots from his cab.


    The secret recipe was actually nothingplicatedtomatoes to add a tangy kick to the ramen, one half stir-fried to make a paste, while the other half was cut into cubes. Then, add water and seasoning packets to make the soup.


    Cook the noodles, soak them under cold water to retain their chewy texture, and rub in a littlerd.


    Fry only one side of the egg, and let the other side cook in the heat of the soup. Anchovies to enhance vour, and garnish with chives.


    When Jumeng saw that her purported feasts were now instant noodles with some meat and some vegetables, her heart was full of disdain as she hovered into the kitchen, wondering what was so special about such cheap food.


    However, when the fragrance hit her nostrils, she couldnt help but swallowthe fresh crisp of vegetables, the animal fat boiling in the soup, the fragrance of spices within the seasoning packets


    But Im a goddess Im not going to eat something as cheap as this.


    Sorry, something happened today, and this is all I cane up with. I hope you dont mind, he muttered, handing her a pot of noodles.


    Okay! she smiled as she took the pot and lifted her mask to eat.


    This tastes far worse than the offerings I get in my Garden.


    I see.


    And its not as good as that buffet ce in the middle of town.


    Mm-hmm.


    Andpared to the urban legend taverns longevity noodles, this is nothing.


    I see, he nodded. Does it taste good?


    It it does! She blurted out, and her eyes widened as she saw Yibei jump up from his seat.


    Fantastic! Now that Ive made you your delicious food, wheres my potion? I thought we agreed on this!


    About that


    You havent done it yet, I assume?


    Its in the process.


    Sounds just like me whenever Im doing my thesis.


    Tsk! she pouted as she put down her chopsticks and pointed outside. I told you its in the process! Its still processing on the balcony!


    He frowned as he walked towards the balcony. Then he saw a piece of pure silver carved into the shape of a dish, and the dish was filled with moonlight.


    Moonlight was the best term he could use to describe the substance in the dishdreamy, transcendent liquid rippling in the saucerand he felt hypnotised as he stared into the dish.


    Isnt it beautiful? Jumeng boasted behind him with an emerald aura radiating off her. You showed off your cooking skills; now its time to show mine off!