Chapter 579

Jiang Yan looked at the three people in front of him and said with a smile.

"Mm, there's nothing going on over at Inazuma today, so we probably won't need to head over for the next few days."

Raiden Makoto said with a smile to Jiang Yan, then she glanced toward the kitchen, spotted Jiang Xinyu looking utterly crestfallen, and walked over.

"Little Yu, what happened? How did you end up looking like a little lump of coal?"

Raiden Makoto asked in a very gentle voice.

"Second Mama, I was learning to cook from Daddy, and the dish was just about to be done..."

Jiang Xinyu pouted as she told Raiden Makoto about what had happened today.

"So that's what it was."

Raiden Makoto chuckled softly and gently patted Jiang Xinyu's cheek.

"Don't be discouraged, Little Yu. If that dish was almost a success, then the next one is sure to succeed, isn't it?"

"Sum up the reasons it failed this time, and when you try again, even if it might still fail, you'll be one step closer to success."

Look at that — now that's proper teaching!

Unlike a certain someone, who swears by learning through practice — didn't work this time? Then just keep at it!

Sooner or later it'll work!

"Mm-mm, I got it, thank you Second Mama!"

Jiang Xinyu also gathered her courage and said happily to Raiden Makoto.

"But before the next cooking attempt, you still need to wash your face first."

Kitsune Saiguu walked forward and said softly to Jiang Xinyu.

"Little Yu, go wash your face first, and later your mamas will teach you how to cook."

"Okay!"

Watching the mamas begin tidying up the kitchen, Jiang Yan took Jiang Xinyu to the bathroom to wash her face.

After a short while, Jiang Yan, having washed his own face, brought Jiang Xinyu back to the kitchen.

This time, with the help of Little Ganyu, Raiden Makoto, and Kitsune Saiguu, Jiang Xinyu learned to cook much faster.

After all, with Jiang Yan having laid a foundation for her all afternoon, Jiang Xinyu now had the most basic understanding of many of the fundamentals.

Finally, when the moon hung high in the sky, Jiang Xinyu's meal was finally done.

Gazing at the finished dishes before him, Jiang Yan let out a soft sigh of relief.

It was finally over.

Looking at the dishes that appeared quite properly made, everyone was very happy.

Especially Jiang Xinyu.

This was the fruit of her entire afternoon's effort!

"Daddy! Hurry and taste how it is!"

Jiang Xinyu hurriedly grabbed Jiang Yan's hand and pulled him to the table.

Jiang Yan:...

So in the end, it's still yours truly, your daddy, who has to be the first little guinea pig, right?

The food looked pretty good this time, and Jiang Yan was quite confident in the teaching from Little Ganyu, Raiden Makoto, and the others.

Then, picking up his chopsticks, Jiang Yan picked up a piece of the food and put it in his mouth.

The flavor was decent!

Although it couldn't compare to a restaurant outside, for a beginner it was already a very impressive result.

All in all, it was far better than those bizarre dishes like Shi Laimu Fried Qingxin or the You-you Grand March or whatever! (abbh)

Jiang Yan gave Jiang Xinyu a thumbs-up.

"The flavor is really great!"

"Really?"

Hearing her own daddy give her such high praise, Jiang Xinyu's eyes lit up.

"Then let's eat."

Watching Jiang Yan eat with such obvious relish, Little Ganyu also said with a smile.

"Eh? Right, is Fifth Mama and Auntie not coming back for dinner today?"

Jiang Xinyu noticed a few people were still missing and asked in confusion.

"Mm, your Fifth Mama said there's some business over in Sumeru today, so she'll be back a bit later."

Jiang Yan said between bites.

"Your auntie probably went off to find your Sister Ningguang and the others."

"Oh..."

Jiang Xinyu nodded, and then everyone sat down at the table and began to enjoy the fruits of Jiang Xinyu's labor today.

"The flavor really is good."

Kitsune Saiguu nodded in approval.

"By the way, A-Yan, are we still going to Qingce Village for this year's Lantern Festival?"

Over the course of the meal, Little Ganyu asked Jiang Yan.

I'm not sure, but based on past practice, this year will probably be no different.

Jiang Yan nodded and said to Little Ganyu.

"After all, this counts as a little gathering for us, doesn't it?"

"True, speaking of which, I haven't seen Master in a long time either."

Little Ganyu, while speaking, suddenly let out a sigh.

"This year's Lantern Rite is indeed busier than in previous years."

"Since the Lord of Geo relaxed the border inspections, all sorts of miscellaneous people have entered Liyue."

"Is that so? Then it does require more busyness."

With Jiang Xinyu present, Jiang Yan did not offer any constructive opinions, speaking only vaguely.

"Eh? Is Mom so busy lately?"

Jiang Xinyu looked at Little Ganyu, her eyes filled with confusion.

Although Mom was usually busy, this was the first time she had seen Mom so exhausted.

"You could say so. If certain people were willing to handle some matters, I think I would be much more at ease."

Little Ganyu meaningfully patted Jiang Xinyu's small head, her eyes glancing lightly at Jiang Yan, who was busy shoveling rice.

"Cough, cough, cough..."

Jiang Yan suddenly coughed and laughed somewhat awkwardly.

Could he not understand what Little Ganyu meant by her words?

Wasn't that implying he was slacking off and didn't want to handle affairs?

But it was true; since that fellow Morax retired, the things he had done were indeed somewhat thought-provoking.

No one knew what deal that fellow had made with the second-generation Tsaritsa of Snezhnaya.

It couldn't possibly be that all Mora consumption from now on would be reimbursed by Snezhnaya?

Impossible; Morax is not that stupid.

"Do not worry, Little Ganyu. If the Lord of Geo did this, he must have his own insight."

Jiang Yan swallowed the food in his mouth and spoke calmly.

"Besides, with me here, nothing chaotic will happen."

Jiang Yan's words were like a calming pill, putting Little Ganyu at ease.

Indeed, as long as Jiang Yan and the Lord of Geo were both present, the sky of Liyue would not fall.

She only needed to guard against some small moves from Snezhnaya.

"Eh~ Dad is just bragging!"

Jiang Xinyu was different; she did not know what identity her own father actually held.

During the period when Jiang Yan relinquished his power, this little one was still riding on Ruotuo's head at Qingce Village.

Therefore, regarding Jiang Yan's words just now, Jiang Xinyu instinctively believed her own father was bragging.

"Hahaha, you actually discovered it."

Jiang Yan laughed heartily and patted Jiang Xinyu's head.