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Chapter 46: Red Like a Monkey's Butt

When a recipe is recorded by the system, the ingredients will be provided by the system. As for how the system obtained the Honey Badger, Qi Han couldn't be bothered to care.

After all, the system was capable of anything.

Oh, wait. It couldn't give birth to children.

Tsk tsk tsk, the system has its limitations.

【Host can't give birth to children either.】

Well, it seems to be the case.

In an instant, Qi Han fell into contemplation.

"System, you can't pee standing up!"

Quickly, Qi Han came up with a solution, a triumphant expression on his face.

【...?】

【Host, aren’t you a polite one?】

Polite or impolite, in any case, this time he won against the system again. Qi Han felt pleased, and the Honey-Glazed Grilled Ribs he made even seemed more delicious.

【No, it's because the Honey Badger I specially cultivated for this system is superior to the original Honey Badger from the Kalei Forest.】

(If you say so.)

As the winner, Qi Han felt that he should be a bit more indulgent towards the system and its mouth.

To make it easier for Fu Ya to accept the new dishes, Qi Han thoughtfully made two portions of Honey-Glazed Grilled Ribs so that they could eat together and Fu Ya could feel more involved while tasting.

Soon, Qi Han held two portions of Honey-Glazed Grilled Ribs in his hands, placing them on the table in front of Fu Ya.

Placing the knife and fork considerately in front of Fu Ya, Qi Han made a gesture inviting her to taste, then took his own portion and began to devour it.

Fu Ya greedily sniffed the aroma of the ribs, mixed with the fragrance of fruits, and her face flushed a little.

Indeed, the boss's new dish is still so delicious, making people unable to resist the temptation.

Do I not need chopsticks for this dish?

Fu Ya quickly noticed the knife and fork beside the plate.

In the Douluo Continent, the common utensils for dining were forks and spoons, but using a knife and fork together was often a noble gesture. The dining etiquette for nobles here was somewhat similar to the Western dining etiquette on Earth, both using the left hand for the fork and the right hand for the knife.

Although Fu Ya wasn't from a noble background, she still knew how to use a knife and fork. She delicately cut a small piece, thinking that it would be difficult to cut through the surface of the ribs due to the slight charred color. However, the knife smoothly cut through the meat, much to her surprise.

One reason was the sharpness of the knife specially made by the system, but the more important reason was that Qi Han's Honey-Glazed Grilled Ribs were exceptionally different. Beneath the deep brown crust hid tender, juicy meat.

Using the fork to pick up the cut piece, she brought it closer to her mouth and nose. The rich aroma of the meat flooded her senses, intoxicating her.

Fu Ya could even see with her naked eye the center of the ribs, the meat so tender that it oozed juices. The sight of the meat and the subtle dripping of the juices was enough for Fu Ya to stop imagining. It was a torment for her, so she couldn't help but put the piece of meat directly into her mouth.

After chewing a few times, Fu Ya instinctively covered her mouth.

Then, she realized that her action was unnecessary as the meat juices didn't spurt out of her mouth, which made her blush even more.

It's truly delicious!

Fu Ya couldn't find any words to describe her current feeling. If she had to find one word, it would probably be "bliss."

The combination of the meat juices and the tender rib meat stimulated her taste buds at a deep level. The rich flavors of the meat and the fruit mixed together, without any greasiness, leaving a hint of sweetness in the aftertaste.

Is this really meat?

What kind of meat could be so delicious!

No, it's not the meat that's delicious. It must be the magical hands of the boss that give the dish such a wonderful flavor.

Subconsciously, Fu Ya glanced at Qi Han's hands, completely unaware that her face had turned bright red.

Qi Han continued cutting the ribs into pieces and eating them one by one.

Indeed, the texture of the rib meat was even better than before. To achieve this level, it couldn't be attributed to his own skills. It was probably because the Honey Badgers cultivated by the system were superior to the original ones.

But this couldn't be told to the system, otherwise, that little system would be all high and mighty.

【...The host seems to have forgotten that I can also hear your thoughts.】

????

Qi Han: Sorry, I was careless.

(It's okay, I won't admit it even if you change your attitude. You have no evidence.)

【Recording has been made.】

(You can even record my thoughts?)

【The system is capable of anything.】

(You can't give birth to children, though.)

【...】

(You can't pee standing up.)

【...】

The system remained silent, and Qi Han felt relieved.

After playfully bantering with the system, Qi Han raised his head and glanced at Fu Ya, or rather, observed her reaction.

After all, she was a guest, and Fu Ya's feedback would provide a fair evaluation.

(Huh?)

With just one glance, Qi Han suddenly fell into contemplation.

"Fu Ya, why is your face so red?"

"Huh?" Fu Ya was taken aback, lost in the deliciousness of the Honey-Glazed Grilled Ribs. She hadn't noticed anything unusual and touched her face. "Boss, is my face really red?"

"Mhmm." Qi Han nodded, feeling that his statement lacked persuasiveness and added, "It's as red as a monkey's butt."

"Huh?!"

Fu Ya blinked her eyes, and the blush on her face instantly spread to the roots of her ears. She lowered her head abruptly.

What is the boss talking about? A monkey's butt as red as mine?

Unable to resist, vivid images of red monkey butts began to appear in Fu Ya's mind.

Then she realized in horror that the red monkey butt and her own face were slowly merging.

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no!

Fu Ya suddenly hugged her head and shook it in distress.

It's all the boss's fault!

How can a guy be that straightforward!

Who describes a girl like this!

Qi Han blinked and watched as Fu Ya suddenly went into a frenzy because of his words. He felt a bit uneasy.

System, are you sure the Honey Badgers aren't poisonous?

Could it be that she's been affected by some hidden toxin you didn't detect? Like hallucinogens or something?

【...She's probably affected by your word .】

Although there were a few small hiccups along the way, in the end, after finishing the Honey-Glazed Grilled Ribs, Fu Ya gave her honest opinion.

Fu Ya: As long as I give feedback, I'm not just eating for free! I'm genuinely conducting an experiment for the boss's new dish!

Well, it wasn't exactly feedback because she hummed and hawed for a while before simply saying, "It's really delicious."

This was within Qi Han's expectations. As the most normal dish among the three new ones, it was normal to captivate Fu Ya's heart.

Who could resist the temptation of meat?

But next... Fu Ya, are you ready?