Chapter 895: Has it always been like this… and that

Did he come from a primitive society?

Really…

So embarrassing!

Although the dining table is round, essentially everyone opposite is an 'elder'.

As for this sight, which they had never seen before like fine chaff, they said nothing.

But the smile at the corner of the Mouth already revealed what they thought inside.

Wang Defa slapped his Forehead and sighed inwardly.

"They must have taken me for a country bumpkin."

He wished he could find a crack in the ground and crawl into it.

His own people, as if they'd never eaten before, one after another, were not restrained at all.

Even if it's delicious, calm down, you bastard!

Now that things have come to this, Wang Defa no longer intends to save face.

The impression has surely taken root in people's hearts.

No amount of words will help.

Thinking of this, he decided to silently finish the meal.

When he placed the beef rib that Su Yang had pinched for him into his Mouth and took a bite—

"This is…"

Wang Defa's eyes widened enormously, and his Pupil suddenly contracted.

This flavor is simply…

He ripped off a piece of meat and chewed it vigorously.

In just an instant, he was enveloped by a surge of happiness.

He felt as if he were a flying immortal, wandering in an endless realm of gentle warmth.

It seemed to have some magic that amplified his sense of taste countless times.

The eggplant was already top‑tier among what he had ever encountered.

But he didn't expect this beef to be several times stronger!

"Is it tasty?" Su Yang asked with a smile.

"Too… too delicious!"

Wang Defa, unable to answer, took a bite of the Typhoon Harbor bright shrimp.

He didn't know until he tried, and was startled by the taste.

The crisp texture left him both shocked and amazed.

Both were purchased from the Shop, yet why was this shrimp made especially delicious?

Could it be that Chuzi's Innate Talent makes dishes tasty?

He couldn't care about that any longer.

Wang Defa saw the dishes before him dwindling, and a resolute glint flashed in his eyes.

He suddenly activated the 'Wind‑Sweeping Cloud' mode.

Crazy harvest!

This scene left Wen Ran and the others staring dumbfounded.

"Brother Fa, are you okay?" Wen Ran asked, looking as stunned as a wooden chicken.

"No words while eating, no words while sleeping; I'm eating yours, don't talk to me!" Wang Defa said vaguely.

At this moment, a contemptuous look flashed in the eyes of several women.

At first, they felt they were disgraceful.

Later, they became even more eager than them.

Soon, the meal passed smoothly amid a silent scramble.

This reunion dinner served as a perfect curtain call.

"Burp~ I'm full, thank you for the hospitality," Wang Defa patted his round, bulging belly.

Without exaggeration, he said this was the best food he had eaten since being imprisoned.

Not a single one!

It even stirred his long‑forgotten memories.

Not even a fraction fell short of the top chefs' skills he had tasted before.

"Give a rating?" Su Yang raised an eyebrow.

"Everything's perfect, except…" Wang Defa hinted.

"Except for this eggplant?" Su Yang said with a half‑smile.

"The eggplant isn't bad, but compared to the others it looks a bit lacking," Wang Defa said bluntly.

"I stir‑fried this eggplant," Su Yang explained.

Huh?

Wang Defa's face instantly turned green, "Boss, I didn't mean that, I meant…"

"I understand." Su Yang patted his Shoulder, speaking softly: "Actually it's also my fault for not mastering the art; if I could learn Lin Yang's three fundamentals, it wouldn't be this bad."

"It's already very tasty, really!" Wang Defa said with a serious face.

Su Yang cast a glance toward Lin Yang.

The latter replied, "Let's not split up; from now on we'll eat together."

It's on the first floor.

Without waiting for Wang Defa to speak, the frail woman immediately answered in one breath, "Alright!"

Wen Ran said thank you, then gently asked, "Would this be too much trouble for you?"

"It's a trivial matter, just a couple more dishes; as long as the big guys eat happily, I'm happy," Lin Yang Mouth Laugh.

These words moved several people to tears of gratitude.

They all sighed, lamenting what kind of refugee days they had lived through before.

Although Lin Yang's cooking skill is excellent and constantly improving.

It still hasn't reached the level that would make people feel ecstatic enough to spiral into the heavens.

The reason they are so excited.

Is entirely because, over the past year, they have hardly had a good meal.

Inside the game they gnaw on rations, outside the game they drink stale water.

Prolonged exposure to such an environment would move anyone to tears.

After all, appetite is also the most indispensable part of human Desire.

It is also the easiest way to harvest happiness.

After drinking and eating their fill, Wang Defa and the others voluntarily offered to clear the table.

Su Yang naturally would not refuse.

Sometimes he needs to proactively give opportunities for newcomers to find a sense of belonging.

Although wiping tables and washing dishes are the smallest of daily tasks.

They can subtly influence interpersonal relationships.

Especially during the camp.

At night the big guys move stools to the backyard to feel the sea breeze and admire the moon.

Some hold drinks, others hold wine, chatting and reveling.

Life is tranquil, yet it contains hard‑won happiness.

Wen Ran couldn't Vision Perception towards Su Yang nearby, gazing at his sharply defined profile, a complex hue flashing in his eyes.

"It has always been like this…"

"Is that right?"

……

Night falls, all sounds fall silent.

Su Yang lies on his side on the bed, breathing steadily, as if already in dreamland.

The sea breeze gently flows into the room, sweeping away some heat and bringing a slight coolness.

At this moment, a faint footstep sound suddenly comes from outside the door.

It approaches from afar, stopping at the doorway.

"Creak—"

The door opens silently, and a graceful figure steps in.

She comes to the bedside and quietly watches.

After a while, accompanied by a rustling sound, a corner of the quilt is lifted.

Soft jade presses against his back, and delicate fingers lightly touch Su Yang's Shoulder.

Feeling the other's breath still steady, the woman grits her teeth and reaches forward.

Just as the palm is about to touch the chest…

Su Yang suddenly flings his eyes open!

He abruptly grabs the other's wrist and flips her over.

By the dim moonlight, Su Yang sees the newcomer's face clearly.

"Is that you?"

Wen Ran lightly bites her lower lip, looks elsewhere, then slowly closes her eyes.

She looks as if ready for anyone to pick.

Su Yang sees this, Brow furrows, "What are you doing?"

Wen Ran says nothing, her chest rising in waves.

Her heart is not calm at this moment.

After waiting a moment, the imagined sensation does not appear.

Instead, the sound of dressing is heard.

Wen Ran quietly opens her eyes, glimpses Su Yang having left the bed at an unknown time.

Looking down, the quilt wraps her body tightly.

"You think I'm cheap, right?" Wen Ran's voice trembles slightly.

Su Yang picks up a bottle of mineral water, takes a sip, and after a moment says, "What do you want?"

"I…" Wen Ran wants to speak but stops.

"Don't know, or can't say it?" Su Yang asks.

Wen Ran remains silent.

Su Yang turns around and says, "Put your clothes on first."

Wen Ran is both surprised and hesitant; after a while she grits her teeth and picks up the nightgown from the floor.

Listening to the sound behind him, Su Yang says, "Perhaps the environment has given you some numb habits."

I already said during the day that once you leave Lin Jin and enter my domain, you must follow my rules.

Regardless of how he previously ordered you, now that Lin Jin is dead, I am your direct superior!

Wen Ran's gaze was complicated, and she remained silent.

She walked to the sofa, sat down, and stared at the floor.

Su Yang noticed her shoulder half exposed, and reached out to help straighten her.

But just as he was about to touch, Wen Ran instinctively recoiled backward.

By the time she recovered, Su Yang had already withdrawn his hand and stood.

He said, "In these chaotic times, indeed many times we are not in control of ourselves."

"Many things must be obtained through trade, no one is exempt."

"But you and I both know that the flesh is the least valuable thing."

"Compared to that bit of pleasure, I would rather you obtain a rare Hidden Achievement."

"I am a man, and a man who has undergone multiple Gene Modifications."

"My physical condition has strengthened, and Desire has grown accordingly."

"But I've always thought…"

"The biggest difference between humans and beasts is that the former can control its own actions."

"Perhaps something I said caused a misunderstanding; if so, I apologize to you."

At those words, Wen Ran suddenly lifted her head.

She wore a face of sudden realization and surprise.

Meeting Su Yang's eyes, she unexpectedly felt very warm.

There was no trace of harshness or murderous intent.

Su Yang reached out again, and this time Wen Ran did not resist.

He tidied her nightgown and said softly, "Here, no one can force you to do anything."

"Not even me."

"Since you can recognize people through Fragrance Sense, you should know what I want."

"You should also be clear about what you yourself want."

"Consider it an accidental joke; after tonight, you and I should not bring it up again."

Wen Ran pressed her lips together and gave a barely perceptible nod.

Su Yang smiled faintly and said softly, "From the bottom of my heart I welcome you to join, and I hope our big family can continue unharmed."

"Let the past stay past; from now on don't mention it, and don't even think about it."

"Finally, no matter what kind of person you encounter—"

Su Yang gently stroked her cheek, smiling, and said, "Before loving others…"

"Love yourself first."