Bang bang bang!
Chen Ran, who was placing a bowl of miso soup on the table, happened to hear a slightly urgent knock on the door, and the corner of his lips couldn't help but curve slightly.
"Finally here."
It was worth his effort to make it so fragrant this time.
He had even specially added some 'flavor'.
Normally, when cooking, he would keep the aroma contained.
But for some diners, those suffering from anorexia, 'special' methods were needed to stimulate them.
This aroma truly whets the appetite!
Chen Ran's cooking skills were excellent.
Regarding these matters.
He naturally understood.
As long as he understood.
That was enough. For someone like Chen Ran, even if he hadn't truly practiced it, as long as he knew the general process, it would be a very simple matter to create it. He used the lavish meal he prepared this time as bait to lure in the bird, Takatori Renka, who was to be his catch.
Now, the fish had taken the bait!
Chen Ran quickly stepped forward and opened the door.
Takatori Renka stood there with a somewhat awkward expression.
After smelling the aroma, she had a mental battle in her head. After finally making up her mind, she had come over. But upon facing Chen Ran directly, she didn't know how to start talking about it. The adorable her could only stand there adorably.
Not speaking was almost her best state of reaction.
"It's you. The meal is ready. I was just about to come find you."
Chen Ran said with a smile.
"Please come in."
Takatori Renka was stunned and followed Chen Ran into the room, completely bewildered.
Seeing the colorful and appetizing dishes on the table, she involuntarily swallowed.
In her heart, she apologized to Mishima Masato, who had taught her.
This was not because her will was weak.
It was entirely due to the enemy being too terrifying.
She had actually done her best.
But it was unfortunately futile.
This meal.
Chen Ran felt nothing, as he was used to eating this way every day.
Besides, he didn't have very high demands when it came to food.
Even the food from ordinary small restaurants outside, he could still eat.
But for Takatori Renka, who was eating such delicious food for the first time in her life, it was different.
In her previously placid eyes, a light named hope appeared!
And then.
She wanted to learn how to cook such delicious food like Chen Ran, to share this happiness with others.
Thus, she called Chen Ran "Master."
Chen Ran was not surprised by this.
After a series of maneuvers.
Takatori Renka, who was supposed to be monitoring Chen Ran under Mishima Masato's orders, was successfully won over by a meal. Chen Ran even gained a cheap disciple. He couldn't imagine what Mishima Masato would feel upon hearing this news.
It could only be said that his educational philosophy was completely wrong.
At least, it truly didn't work on normal humans!
Mishima Masato himself was an exception.
To find someone like him.
Looking at all of humanity.
It was... one in ten thousand!
After the meal, Takatori Renka returned to her residence.
After savoring the taste she had just experienced for a long time, she then called her superior, Mishima Masato.
"How is the situation?" As soon as the phone was connected, Mishima Masato asked directly.
According to the schedule, Takatori Renka should have had initial contact with Chen Ran by now.
Takatori Renka revealed without reservation that Chen Ran had seen through her identity earlier. As for what happened afterward, where she "crossed her bottom line," she did not say, keeping it entirely as her little secret.
Hearing Takatori Renka's account.
Mishima Masato felt somewhat bewildered.
No way...
Was Chen Ran that formidable?
Since the plan had been exposed.
There was nothing that could be done.
Just as Takatori Renka had mentioned to Chen Ran earlier, she could only act as a liaison for Chen Ran for now.
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