Upon hearing this, Zhu Haomiao was shocked and immediately denied it thrice without hesitation.

    "I''m not, I didn''t, don''t talk nonsense!"

    Watching the boy frantically wave his hands, Ye Wan Ning laughed even more unrestrainedly.

    Pressing her lips together, she leaned in to Zhu Haomiao''s ear and whispered.

    "It''s okay, Cangcang also likes boys, you''ve got a shot~"

    Boom!

    It''s as if a thunderbolt struck from the heavens, Zhu Haomiao turned his stiff neck and looked at her in disbelief.

    "Wha...what do you mean?"

    "Just the literal meaning~"

    Ye Wan Ning shrugged and smiled breezily.

    "It''s the 21st century, everyone is free to like what they want..."

    No!

    If I indulge my freedom, the whole world would urge me to see a doctor!

    Chewing his lips with a troubled expression, Zhu Haomiao vaguely sorted out the logic.

    No wonder Senior Sister feels confident living under the same roof with him, turns out he''s not interested in women at all...

    Right... with his devastatingly good-looking face, he''s probably not interested in other women either...

    "So... Li Cang is ''that kind'' of male BFF?"

    "That kind?"

    Ye Wan Ning was clearly taken aback for a second, but then quickly understood what Zhu Haomiao meant. She forcibly suppressed her twitching mouth corner and solemnly nodded.

    "Yes, Cangcang is indeed my good BFF!"

    Just then, the indoor elevator doors not far away slowly opened, and Li Cang walked out carrying a few bottles of drinks, looking at the two with diverse expressions, puzzled.

    Ye Wan Ning had the familiar look of one holding back a mischievous smile, while Zhu Haomiao''s look was much more complex, with regret, relief, and a hint of soul-crushing sorrow...

    "What''s going on?"

    "Nothing, just sit down for a meal."

    Without any explanation, Ye Wan Ning pulled him to the dining table and handed a bottle of cola to Zhu Haomiao.

    "Let''s dig in, I''m hungry~"

    As the host, Ye Wan Ning was the first to pick up her chopsticks, picked up a piece of chicken, and popped it into her mouth. Her eyes instantly brightened, and she let out a blissful moan.

    "Mmm... It''s so delicious!!"

    Is it really that exaggerated?

    To boast about her good little brother, she doesn''t even care about face!

    Li Cang cast a sidelong glance at his friend, secretly grumbling, as he picked up a piece of twice-cooked pork and tasted it. His expression immediately froze.

    This texture... this taste... most importantly, this savor!

    The explosion of delicious happiness in the mouth had surpassed the material level, transforming into some kind of soul-reaching stimulation, providing the most essential and profound happiness and satisfaction!

    They could no longer bother to speak, and the two devoured their food eagerly, unaware of the happy smiles spreading across their faces. Sear?h the novёlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    On the other side, Zhu Haomiao was also immersed in the extraordinary meal he had created, nodding thoughtfully.

    In the real world, the LV.2 level Authority of [Gluttony] wasn''t too strong yet. If he could elevate it to a high rank later, he might actually be able to create luminous food in reality!

    Furthermore, the ingredients catalyzed by [Gluttony] seemed to have their nutritional value pushed to the limits.

    The same dish contained several times more energy than those made by ordinary chefs!

    But it also brought about a hunger far more intense than ordinary food!

    That insistent and gnawing hunger reminded Zhu Haomiao of the painful journey at [Dao Heart] LV.0.

    As the boy suppressed his urges and ate slowly and methodically, there was a sudden tug on his left sleeve.

    Lowering his head, he saw Diao Chan standing on the stool, one little paw on the table edge, the other anxiously pawing at his sleeve, while its cute tongue madly licked at its mouth, whining pitifully.

    "Mmm~~"

    Seeing its large, watery eyes, feeling like it was about to speak human language out of urgency, Zhu Haomiao chuckled and shook his head, picking up a slice of twice-cooked pork and handing it to its mouth.

    "Nom~"

    The little guy snatched the meat slice with a bite, dove under the table to feast, but less than ten seconds later, it stood up again, started pawing at Zhu Haomiao''s sleeve, and crazily licked its lips.

    "The grease is pretty heavy, you eat too much, you''ll shed."

    "Squeak squeak squeak~"

    Ignoring Zhu Haomiao''s advice, Diao Chan launched a starry-eyed attack, pouting and frantically scratching the air with its little paws.

    "Squeak~"

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    Sighing helplessly, Zhu Haomiao could only feed the pet while continuing his meal.

    But thanks to Diao Chan''s interruption, the desire for [Gluttony] in his stomach seemed to disperse, making the discomfort fade.

    Another ten minutes passed, and the two across from him reluctantly put down their chopsticks, holding their round bellies with pained expressions, staring at the "elegantly" eating Zhu Haomiao with eyes full of envy and jealousy.

    "Hmm? What''s wrong? All full?"

    Noticing their gazes, Zhu Haomiao raised his eyes, curious.

    If you guys are full, then the rest is all mine!

    Ye Wan Ning slumped back in her chair, pouting pitifully, "My tummy is about to explode, but my mouth still wants to eat."

    "No matter how delicious the food is, we must know our limits and not overeat."

    With a slight smile, Zhu Haomiao commented meaningfully.

    Not noticing the deeper meaning in his words, Li Cang propped one hand on the table, curiously watching him.

    "Where did you learn to cook? This Sichuan cuisine is more authentic than the chefs back in my hometown! I''m tired of the sweet stir-fry pork here in the Imperial City!"

    Hearing Li Cang''s complaint, a light bulb went off in Zhu Haomiao''s mind as he captured something intriguing.

    "Your hometown is Shu''s?"

    "Yes, Jingguan City."

    Not understanding why he was so surprised, Li Cang nodded calmly.

    Upon hearing this, Zhu Haomiao sighed softly, gazing forlornly into the air.

    The mystery is solved...

    It''s a rotten country, full of zeros.

    I''ve heard that in Jingguan City, everything is crooked except the streetlights...

    Though the rumors might be exaggerated, but...

    Looking at Li Cang''s "full of charm" pretty face, Zhu Haomiao sighed once more, staring out the window with empty eyes.

    "Sigh~~"

    Such a charming person, too bad he''s gay~

    Wait a minute, if he likes boys, doesn''t that mean I have a chance?

    No way!

    No matter how pretty or alluring, he''s still a guy!

    I don''t want a male sister!!

    As wild and irrelevant thoughts flew around his chaotic mind, Zhu Haomiao''s expression became ever-changing, spectacular in its variety.

    However, the bewildered Li Cang on the opposite side couldn''t make sense of his reaction and looked inquisitively at Ye Wan Ning.

    "What''s his deal?"

    Seeing Zhu Haomiao''s complex and conflicted gaze, Ye Wan Ning had a hint of understanding of the young man''s thoughts, holding back her mischievous smirk as her shoulders trembled slightly.

    "Maybe... he thought of something happy..."

    But seeing her friend''s reaction, with a suppressed mischievous smile, Li Cang''s eyes suddenly sharpened.

    "Did you tell him something strange?"

    "No!"

    "Don''t look away, look me in the eye!"

    "....."

    Watching Ye Wan Ning''s flickering gaze, Li Cang painfully held his forehead and couldn''t help but burst out in his hometown dialect.

    "I told you not to act crazy..."