Chapter 3087

When returning to the base, the sky had already darkened; Bert Comet's twilight was much shorter than the main star's, and the base's automatic lighting system had been activated.

Blake needed to contact the main star side to report today's exploration situation, so he didn't go to the base.

Inside the base, Chi Mu and Yan Xu sat on the sofa in the living room talking about something; Chi Mu's voice was soft, occasionally laughing, while Yan Xu held a cup of hot water and listened, his expression gentle and patient.

Mai Lun sat nearby, his complexion still not great, but unable to lash out in front of the live broadcast ball, he could only bury his head and scroll through the light brain.

Jin Chen curled up on the living room sofa, took out the pink diamond from his pocket, held it up to the light, and examined it carefully.

He turned it over and over for a while, then opened the light brain to check a few pieces of data, his brows slightly furrowing then relaxing.

Chenshu went to the kitchen, made a round, came back, checked the base's food stores and nutrient solution reserves, had a rough idea, and looked at Jin Chen curled on the sofa, 'Xiao Chen, for dinner, nutrient solution or a meal?'

Hearing that, Jin Chen lifted his head and made a 'yeah' gesture with two fingers raised, shaking them.

Chenshu leaned forward following that force, and Jin Chen's voice dropped low, speaking near his ear.

"I suspect the pink diamond is a star core."

He said this, pressing his palm against Chenshu's side, then slipped the pink diamond into his uniform pocket, placing it there where it would be safer.

Chenshu's eyes flickered slightly, he straightened up, reached out to gently ruffle Jin Chen's hair, and said, 'Alright, I'll go make something to eat; you rest well.'

Chenshu's eyes flickered slightly, he straightened his body, reached out and gently rubbed Jin Chen's hair, "Alright, I'll go make something to eat, you rest well."

: I'm like a mother, the sight of the General tying on an apron is so virtuous……

: The Imperial General slays enemies on the front lines, comes home to cook for his lover, what a divine setup—I'm drooling!

: Manly man! The General is so manly!!

: Chi Mo kept looking toward the kitchen several times; we, Mo Mo, still can't let go of the General, crying!

: Isn't he currently getting hot and heavy with Yan Xu? Why is he still thinking about the person in the kitchen?

Chi Mo's gaze lingered on Chenshu's back for two seconds, then withdrew, and he continued speaking with Yan Xu, his voice still soft, but with a hint of repressed anxiety.

Steve slumped on the sofa, listlessly tearing open a nutrient fluid, his face full of disdain.

He had been drinking nutrient fluid all day, his mouth tasteless; now he desperately craved hot, proper meals, but he didn't dare spend lavishly to hire Chenshu to cook as before, after all, the person in the kitchen is the Imperial General.

Steve worried over the nutrient fluid, when suddenly he heard from beside him: 'Want something to eat?'

Steve turned his head and saw Yun Wu standing beside the sofa, still holding his thick notebook, as if feeling uneasy about his abruptness.

Steve's eyes lit up instantly: 'You can cook? Is it good? I can buy you as a chef with lots of star coins!'

Yun Wu was stunned by his sudden enthusiasm for a few seconds, after all, he just wanted to find an excuse to go to the kitchen.

'... No need for many star coins; you saved me during the day.'

He said that, then without waiting for Steve's reply, turned and hurried into the kitchen.

Although the base mainly relies on nutrient fluid, it also stores some basic ingredients—frozen meat and vacuum-packed vegetables; although not as good as fresh, it's better than nothing.

The door was pushed open. Chenshu didn't turn his head; just by the footsteps he knew the visitor wasn't Jin Chen.

Yun Wu walked to the sink and turned on the faucet. The water splashed loudly, masking most of the sound to avoid being picked up by the live broadcast.

Yun Wu backed away from Chenshu, lowered his voice: 'General, Chi Mo is in danger; do you need to change rooms?'

Chenshu's chopping motion paused for a moment.

——

Several minutes later, the two left the kitchen.

Chenshu made braised beef with roasted vegetables, the sauce rich; Yun Wu's dish looked even better, and those who had consumed the nutrient fluid couldn't help but swallow their saliva at the sight.

Chenshu prepared only one serving, originally meant just for Jin Chen, and he had no obligation to feed everyone.

But Yun Wu prepared a noticeably larger amount, considering Steve's big appetite and the sufficient frozen ingredients, so he made a bit more.

Chi Mo rose from his chair, eyes sparkling: 'Yun Wu brother, your food looks delicious; can we have some?'

Yun Wu looked at him for two seconds, then lowered his eyes, hiding the coldness in his tone: 'Sure.'

Steve couldn't wait, scooped a big spoonful of stewed rice into his mouth, his expression shifting from anticipation to shock, muffled by a mouthful of rice he exclaimed: 'Delicious!'

He swallowed the food, gazed at Yun Wu with almost reverent eyes: 'I've searched for chefs for years, gone through who knows how many, none suited my palate; turns out I wasn't looking for a chef, but a researcher!'

Yun Wu: '……'

Yun Wu felt a bit uneasy under his stare, lowered his head and pretended to tidy the utensils.

Steve ate while adding another spoonful to his plate, then suddenly thought of something, sidled up close to Yun Wu and whispered: 'Really can't I hire you with money? I can spend lots and lots of star coins, all for your research; you just need to occasionally cook me a meal.'

Yun Wu fell silent for a few seconds, then lifted his head to glance at Steve: 'Then come to my room tonight to talk.'

Steve's fork almost slipped into his plate.

The impact of those words left him momentarily speechless; he finally squeezed out a single word, '……Good.'

Yun Wu felt a chill down his spine under his gaze, lowered his head and kept eating.

At the other end of the table, Jin Chen sat beside Chenshu enjoying the braised beef, satisfiedly narrowing his eyes.

: Steve, why is your face red!!

: Mo Mo wants to eat but is embarrassed to ask for more, how cute; Yun Wu is really good to him!

: Yun Wu is good to everyone; he's just that type who silently gives……

: I just hope Mo Mo tonight lets Yun Wu sleep well……stop pestering him to make potions.

: Is it only me whose focus is on Jin Chen? One look and it's obvious Chenshu has been feeding him regularly, hehehe, they must be an old married couple!

: Brothers of the military, your General is cooking for someone; what do you have to say?

: The military has decided to accept this reality.

: I feel tonight will be quite exciting……