Chapter 269: Chapter 92 Agree to Teach_2
Du Xixi smiled and went to the kitchen.
The kitchen door was closed, the Iron-eating Beast Emperor smiled warmly and glanced at the two adult Iron-eating Beasts beside him. He was about to say something to them when he suddenly locked eyes with a pair of cool eyes.
It was Ke Lian, who was wiping the fine sweat from his forehead, subtly observing the group of Iron-eating Beasts following the Iron-eating Beast Emperor, including the two little ones that Iron-eating Beast Emperor was holding.
"Marshal!" Faced with the friendly and familiar Du Xixi, the Iron-eating Beast Emperor would still joke lightly, but facing Ke Lian, there was more respect, and the smile on his face gradually subsided.
The two little Iron-eating Beasts, feeling the cold gaze on them, tightened their little claws holding the snacks, not daring to continue eating; the two adult Iron-eating Beasts held their breath, stood straight, observing their noses and hearts, as if this would allow them to ignore the penetrating gaze.
"Hmm! You’re here for the Primitive Planet affair, right? His Majesty Chen Yin told me." Ke Lian put down the towel, gestured for everyone to sit down, and took a half cup of warm water delivered by 2569, drinking it in big gulps.
The Iron-eating Beast Emperor and his group were naturally no longer as relaxed as before, especially the Iron-eating Beast Emperor, who discreetly looked at Ke Lian. Seeing his frowning brows, and an aura of aloofness and indifference, he secretly stuck out his tongue in his heart.
Du Xixi and Ke Lian, this couple, indeed are like water and iron, one gentle as water, the other as unyielding as iron; truly, one wonders how the affection between them came about.
Moreover...
The Iron-eating Beast Emperor held the two little stiff cubs in his arms, feeling that Ke Lian’s attitude towards His Majesty Chen Yin didn’t seem to be very close either.
Logically, Du Xixi is Chen Yin’s sister, a member of the Blue Star Empire’s Imperial Family whom Chen Yin had to acknowledge in the interstellar court, so Ke Lian and Chen Yin, this brother-in-law relationship, shouldn’t be as hostile as water and fire, ignoring each other.
Yet despite the seemingly poor relationship, Chen Yin and Ke Lian cooperate well, one managing the palace’s overall affairs, the other strategizing at the Military Department. For years, they’ve quarreled incessantly but never had disagreements on major issues.
Thinking of this, the Iron-eating Beast Emperor couldn’t help but reveal an admiring smile, for both Ke Lian and Chen Yin, and even more for the Blue Star Empire.
Only with the unity of ruler and ministers, all working together, can the Empire truly flourish. Chen Yin and Ke Lian undoubtedly do this well. The success of the Blue Star Empire today is inseparable from loyal ministers like Ke Lian and a wise emperor like Chen Yin.
With admiration in his heart, the Iron-eating Beast Emperor’s reverence for Ke Lian slightly subsided, and he became much more relaxed: "Yes, we came this time to seek Madam’s help in developing culinary arts."
Before he finished speaking, Ke Lian frowned, and knowing his thoughts, the Iron-eating Beast Emperor continued, "Don’t worry, Master, Madam won’t be overworked. I’ve already requested His Majesty Chen Yin, these two Iron-eating Beasts beside me will reside on CD-0329 Star for a period of time. All we need is some guidance from Madam during her free time, we’re quite satisfied."
"Xixi streams daily," Ke Lian simply stated this sentence, but there’s no doubt that’s his refusal. Ke Lian is a thorough imperialist; as a member of the Military Department, he first defends the Empire, then its citizens, and lastly the All-Star.
The Iron-eating Beast Empire is valued by Du Xixi and Chen Yin, but not by Ke Lian. He only knows that daily teaching would further shorten Xixi’s already limited rest time.
He disagrees precisely because of this.
The Iron-eating Beast Emperor furrowed his furry face, not expecting Du Xixi to have yet expressed any stance, but Ke Lian has already refused.
The Iron-eating Beast Emperor naturally knew that Xixi streams daily; he often takes time to glance at Xixi’s streaming room, occasionally sensing and sharing the culinary delights. But if streaming is indeed adequate, he surely wouldn’t have the face to bring the Iron-eating Beasts here.
Du Xixi’s streaming attracts many audiences, and her teaching is thorough, but if the Iron-eating Beast Empire truly wants to develop through cuisine, they probably need to learn more.
For instance, knife skills, perhaps still require Xixi’s personal instruction and continuous effort to achieve some proficiency.