Chapter 83 : 79: The Gentle Chiba Shimizu
The young lady seems to be overly lacking in a certain area.
Without even the most basic common sense, he wondered if they could have tomato and egg stir-fry for lunch.
After all, anyone with a bit of common sense wouldn't hug a cookbook and chew on it while learning to cook.
The short video feature is amazing, guiding you through the detailed steps with ease.
However, Chiba Shimizu had long been accustomed to seeking answers from books.
Haruka Yuzan shook his head, walked over, casually picked up an egg, tapped it on the table, and the shell cracked open halfway through. With a firm use of his hands, he naturally whisked the entire egg into the bowl.
By now, the egg Chiba Shimizu was working on still hadn't finished pouring.
"I'll add a condition. Even in areas you're not good at, you should consult others in time. You can avoid many detours," Haruka Yuzan said with a smile, "You can try it yourself. This is a tip I got from romance comics."
It must be said, a boy's sunny smile can be quite lethal, and even Chiba Shimizu had to admit that much.
Ignoring the last comment that teased her, she applied a little more pressure with her fingers, widening the crack in the eggshell further, and the egg flowed out smoothly.
It was a simple task, but as it was the young lady's first time, she was inevitably cautious. It was still better than smashing it directly.
With the just-completed demonstration from Haruka Yuzan and her experience with the lucky first egg, Chiba Shimizu was markedly more skilled this time.
Seeing this, Haruka Yuzan nodded in satisfaction and glanced at his phone, noting that it was almost time for Mrs. Onodera to finish work.
He didn't interfere too much with Chiba Shimizu's performance. He heated the pan, added oil, and started stir-frying the marinated beef chunks.
Cumin, green onion, and small chili peppers fell into place with the side ingredients.
His tall figure, handsome features, and calm demeanor appeared as if a big star had personally come to cook.
A man who can cook is more charming, a real bonus point.
Chiba Shimizu stirred the egg mixture in the bowl. The girl wearing the apron stood not far from the boy, giving off a vibe like a dainty young wife.
The pair looked like the leading man and woman straight out of an idol drama.
The kitchen plunged into brief harmony.
But this beautiful tranquility was abruptly broken as soon as the boy finished stir-frying.
The stir-fried cumin beef was transferred to a dish, sending a faint aroma of beef wafting through the air.
Haruka Yuzan placed the frying pan in the sink, took out a clean black pan for the young lady, and stood aside to let her take the stage.
This was the most critical step in cooking, the final stage of production.
"Click"
A light blue flame slowly rose. The base of the pan was clean. It took about a second or two before the girl began to pour oil from the oil can.
The amount of vegetable oil was just right, and all that was left was to wait for it to heat up.
Chiba Shimizu's gaze was calm, as if everything was under control, showing no signs of nervousness or excitement even though it was her first time cooking.
However, this was merely on the surface. Haruka Yuzan was still watching by her side, ready to step in at any moment.
He didn't let down his guard because of the girl's calmness. His hand gripping the pan already betrayed the young lady's inner turmoil.
Sure enough, as soon as the oil was fully heated, Chiba Shimizu poured the egg mixture into the pan but failed to withdraw her hand fast enough, continuing to hold the pan.
Haruka Yuzan was too late to stop her and could only grab her delicate hand. A sizzling sound immediately came from the pot.
Oil splattered onto the boy's hand, resulting in small red spots.
He moved the girl behind him, picked up a spatula next to him, and began to stir-fry, quickly restoring calm to the pan.
Chiba Shimizu watched Haruka Yuzan standing in front of her, and from up close, there seemed to be a faint fresh scent emanating from the boy.
Within her line of sight, only his muscular shoulders... A strange sense of security surged in her heart...
Such a scene was truly touching.
"The oil was hot, why didn't you dodge when you added the eggs?" his slightly reproachful tone came through.
Chiba Shimizu opened her mouth to retort, but nothing came out...
Haruka Yuzan scooped the eggs onto a plate next to him, smiling and saying, "That didn't scare you just now, did it?"
He reluctantly released the soft little hand, glad he had reacted quickly, or else Chiba Shimizu would have suffered,
"You still need practice, young lady."
Unexpectedly, this time Chiba Shimizu obediently nodded, her eyes complex as she looked at the boy's hand and softly said, "Thank you."
......
"If it hurts, you can tell me..."
Her voice was soft, her pink cheeks carrying a trace of sincere remorse. Looking at the girl applying ointment to his hand, Haruka Yuzan was taken aback.
Just now,
under Haruka Yuzan's guidance, Chiba Shimizu had finally managed to make the tomato and egg stir-fry,
and before he could explore the third dish, she had already dragged him out of the kitchen.
Coming to the living room,
she took a family medical kit from the coffee table drawer, found some ointment, and said softly to the boy,
"Sit on the sofa. I'll apply some ointment for you."
Haruka Yuzan hadn't recovered from his daze but obediently sat down on the sofa.
Without a cotton ball, the girl knelt down and gently applied the ointment to the boy's wound with the ointment on her finger.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Her rosy lips, her pink face, her shining eyes... Up close, the girl's face was nearly perfect...
The cool sensation dawned on him as he watched Chiba Shimizu carefully applying the ointment, listening to the pitter-patter of the rain outside. Haruka Yuzan's heart skipped a beat.
It didn't take long for the ointment to be applied. After she finished, the girl gently blew on the boy's hand.
Her slightly pursed pink lips seemed to blow the pain away.
Hey, hey, hey!
Making an action that didn't fit her character so easily,
She was adorably breaking the rules!!!