Chapter 1786

Karina moved through the bustling market, weaving between the crowd and the colorful stalls. At the fish counter, she carefully selected a fresh, plump sea bass.
Next, she headed to the produce section, picking out a bunch of fresh spinach, a few smooth potatoes, and some plump mushrooms. She also grabbed essential seasonings like green onions, ginger, and garlic. Back at her apartment, she quickly donned an apron and began washing and organizing the ingredients, placing them neatly on the counter.
Just as Karina was about to prepare the sea bass, Wilfred walked into the kitchen.
“Need any help?” he asked.
Karina turned, surprised. “Dr. Wilfred, you cook?”
He chuckled lightly. “I know a thing or two. I can’t let you handle all of this on your own.”
Warmth filled Karina’s heart. “That’s wonderful, Dr. Wilfred. Could you help me chop the vegetables?”
Wilfred washed his hands, picked up a knife, and began slicing the potatoes with practiced precision. The potato strips were remarkably even, prompting Karina to exclaim, “Dr. Wilfred, your knife skills are amazing!” Wilfred smiled modestly. “I picked it up while studying and working abroad. Cooking was a necessity back then.”
The two fell into a seamless rhythm.
Karina worked on the sea bass, scoring its skin and marinating it with a bit of cooking wine and slices of ginger to remove any fishy smell.
Meanwhile, Wilfred washed and chopped the greens into bite-sized pieces and sliced the mushrooms. He soaked the thinly sliced potatoes in water to keep them from browning.
Once everything was ready, Karina lit the stove and poured oil into a pan. When the oil began to shimmer, she carefully placed the marinated sea bass into the pan. The fish sizzled as it hit the hot oil, filling the kitchen with a delicious aroma.
Karina expertly flipped the fish,
browning it to a golden color on both
sides. Then she added soy sauce, a
touch of sugar, and water before covering the pan to let the fish
simmer, soaking up all the flavors.
On another burner, Wilfred heated oil in a pan and sautéed garlic and green onions until they were
fragrant. He added the mushrooms, cooking them until tender, and tossed in the greens for
a quieel. P
stir fry. A sprinkle of salt and a dash
of chicken bouillon finished the dish perfectly.
Finally, Wilfred drained the soaked potatoes and stir-fried them until they turned golden and crispy, creating a dish that was both flavorful and visually appealing.
In no time, the two of them had prepared a table full of delicious dishes.
Karina looked at their handiwork, a
smile spreading across her face. “Dr.
so
l.ne
Wilfred, I didn’t expect us to work well together. You’re full of surprises. You’re not just a great doctor, but a great cook too!
Wilfred’s eyes softened as he glanced at her. “This dinner is a team effort.”
*
Karina then headed back to kitchen to take the last dish out of the pan. However, she accidentally burned her hand and let out a sharp hiss.
She quickly set the plate down.
“What happened? Did you hurt yourself?” Wilfred walked over, his gaze flicking to the plate and then narrowing in concern. Karina instinctively hid her hand behind her back. “It’s nothing, just a small burn. I’ll rinse it under cold water, and it’ll be fine.” Wilfred, however, wasn’t about to let it slide. He firmly insisted, “Let me see your hand.”
Karina hesitated but eventually, under his unwavering gaze, she reluctantly held out her hand.
Her pale skin made even the smallest injuries stand out, and the redness on her fingers from the burn was impossible to hide.
Wilfred’s expression darkened immediately, his lips pressing into a thin line. A chill seemed to emanate from him as his displeasure became evident.
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