Chapter 210 The All-Powerful Male God

Lin Chen skipped his afternoon classes entirely.

In any case, the knowledge in those textbooks had long since ceased to be difficult for him.

It didn't matter whether he attended or not; it was better to go home early and prepare for the party.

He drove his sports car straight to a large supermarket in the city center and went on a frantic shopping spree with a cart.

Live lobsters, crabs, oysters, fresh beef and mutton, and various green vegetables—all were the freshest ingredients.

In addition, he bought a large quantity of fruit, snacks, and several crates of drinks, filling his trunk to the brim.

Actually, at first, he had planned to hire a private chef to come and cook.

It would have been easy and saved effort, but on second thought, if he wanted to capture the appetites of the exquisite Xia Wanqing twins,

relying on a chef alone wouldn't do; he had to do it himself and show off his own culinary skills.

Since the system had empowered him, his body's learning ability was simply heaven-defying.

Taking advantage of his free time lately, he had crammed his knowledge of many cuisines.

Sichuan Cuisine, Cantonese Cuisine, and home-style cooking—he had learned them all quite well and had been wanting to show off for a while.

Upon returning home, Lin Chen immediately dove into the kitchen, tied on an apron, and began to get busy.

Washing vegetables, chopping, and handling seafood—his movements were skilled and fluid, not at all clumsy, and the kitchen was soon filled with a fragrant aroma.

While busy, he took out his phone and sent a message to Zhang Peng:

"Zhang Peng, I've sent you my home address. Remember to bring the Wanqing sisters along, and be safe on the road."

Before long, Zhang Peng replied with a cheerful tone:

"Got it, Brother Chen! Received!"

"I guarantee the two beauties will be delivered safely; I won't delay anything!"

Lin Chen smiled, put away his phone, and continued to focus on cooking.

As the oil temperature rose, he added scallions, ginger, and garlic to sauté until fragrant, then poured in the prepared lobsters.

After a few tosses and a drizzle of his secret sauce, a rich aroma instantly filled the entire house, making one's mouth water.

He methodically prepared one dish after another: steamed crabs, garlic oysters, spicy beef, and cola chicken wings.

There were also several refreshing vegetable dishes; one by one, the exquisite dishes were brought to the table.

The table was packed full; the colors were vibrant, and the fragrance was enticing. Just looking at it was enough to stir the appetite.

Just as Lin Chen was bringing the final dish,

the Mandarin Fish, to the table and wiped his hands, preparing to take a break,

the doorbell rang, accompanied by Zhang Peng's boisterous voice:

"Brother Chen! Open up! We're here!"

Lin Chen went over to open the door. As soon as it opened,

Zhang Peng, Wu Gang, and Li Lei squeezed in first.

They were carrying a few bottles of drinks, and the moment they stepped inside, they were captivated by the aroma in the house, causing them to pause in their tracks.

"Holy crap! Brother Chen, what are you doing? This smells way too good!"

Zhang Peng sniffed exaggeratedly, his eyes rounding.

He walked straight toward the dining table.

"These dishes are incredible! They look delicious. Your skills are even better than a restaurant chef's!"

Wu Gang and Li Lei also crowded around, nodding repeatedly, their eyes full of amazement.

"My god, Brother Chen, when did you learn to cook?"

"The presentation, the smell—it's perfect!"

"Yeah, yeah. I thought we'd just grab a casual bite, but I didn't expect you to prepare such a huge table of hearty dishes. You're too kind!"

Xia Wanqing and Xia Wanrou followed behind. As soon as they stepped inside, the rich aroma swirled around them.

The sisters looked at each other, both seeing the surprise in the other's eyes.

Walking to the dining table and seeing the full spread of vibrant, fragrant dishes,

both of them couldn't help but widen their eyes, their tones filled with disbelief.

Xia Wanqing reached out and gently touched the plate of lobster.

Her eyes sparkled as she looked at Lin Chen, her tone carrying a hint of admiration:

"Lin Chen, you... you made all this?"

"That's amazing! I thought you were just saying it, but I didn't expect you to actually know how to cook, and to do it so well!"

Xia Wanrou also nodded, a gentle smile on her face, her tone soft yet full of praise:

"Yes, Lin Chen, these dishes look especially delicious, even more exquisite than what a restaurant chef would make."

"If I hadn't seen you busy by yourself, I would have thought you hired someone to cook. You're so capable."

Seeing their amazed expressions, a faint smile played on the corners of Lin Chen's mouth.

His tone held a bit of smugness, yet he pretended not to care:

"Oh, it's nothing. I just had some free time recently and learned a few tricks. As long as you guys don't mind it."

"Mind it? How could we possibly mind it!"

Zhang Peng immediately retorted, reaching out to grab a piece of crab.

He was slapped away by Lin Chen.

"What's the rush? Go wash your hands!"

"Everyone wash your hands thoroughly before coming to eat. No one's going to fight you for it."

"Fine, fine, fine. Washing hands!"

Zhang Peng chuckled and pulled Wu Gang and Li Lei along as they hurried to wash their hands.

The Xia sisters also followed with smiles, their eyes full of anticipation for the meal, and their favorable impression of Lin Chen grew even more.

Lin Chen looked at their retreating backs, the smile on his face deepening.

It seemed this culinary display was well worth the preparation.

A moment later, they returned from washing their hands and eagerly sat around the dining table.

Zhang Peng was the first to pick up his chopsticks and grab the largest lobster.

He took a big bite, and the fresh, savory juice instantly exploded in his mouth. His eyes widened even further.

He shouted indistinctly:

"Holy crap, crap, crap!"

"Brother Chen, your skills are top-tier! This lobster is even better than a five-star hotel's. It's so fresh it'll make your eyebrows fall off!"

Wu Gang also took a piece of spicy beef and chewed a few times.

He nodded repeatedly, his tone full of admiration:

"Brother Chen, you're just too all-around, aren't you?"

"You know stocks, and you're so good at cooking. Is there anything you can't do?"

"Why didn't I realize you were this awesome before!"

Li Lei, being more composed, still couldn't help but take several bites of the steamed crab.

He said slowly, "Brother Chen, from now on, improving our dorm's meals will depend on you!"

"With these skills, it would be a waste not to open a restaurant."

"By the way, Brother Chen, I also bought a bit of that stock you mentioned last time. I've made quite a bit now. Thank you so much!"

Lin Chen smiled and waved his hand, picking up the drinks to pour for everyone, his tone casual yet satisfying:

"It's no big deal. There will be plenty of opportunities to make money in the future. Just follow me, and I guarantee you won't lose out."

"Cooking is just for fun. If you like it, eat more."

Xia Wanqing took a piece of the Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish; the sweet and sour taste was just right.

Her eyes sparkled as she looked at Lin Chen, her admiration almost overflowing:

"Lin Chen, you're just too incredible. Not only can you trade stocks, but your cooking is also so good. You're simply an All-Around Male God!"

"I've never eaten such delicious Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish."

Xia Wanrou also smiled in agreement, picked up an oyster, and said softly:

"Yes, Lin Chen, you're so capable."

"I thought you were just someone who knew how to make money, but I didn't expect you to be so good at taking care of people, specially making so many dishes we like."

As she spoke, she thoughtfully placed a piece of beef in Lin Chen's bowl.

"You eat too. You must be tired after being busy all afternoon."