The pork ribs that were almost in his mouth left only oily residue on his fingers, and Kris Cooper frowned in confusion.

"What’s wrong?"

Vera Wave smiled at him, "It’s my first time making it, so it must not taste good. I’ll make it for you again once I get better at it."

"It’s okay."

"No way!" She insisted, "I want to give you a wonderful first time."

The man’s thin lips turned up slightly, "My first time was wonderful."

Hearing the ambiguity in his tone, she pouted and rolled her eyes at him.

"Pervert."

By then, Aunt Feng and Aunt Li were already helping Grandma Wave into the dining room. Vera glanced sideways, and Kris Cooper, squeezing her palm, bit the pork ribs she was holding into his mouth.

"Hmm... not bad... although it’s a bit tough on the outside and tender on the inside... seems like there’s a bit too much sugar and not enough salt..."

She frowned, shoving the whole plate of ribs into his hands.

"Finish it all, or you’re not getting to bed tonight!"

The man smirked mischievously and then spoke softly.

"Do you mean I can go to bed after I finish them?"

Her face flushed red.

"I mean sleep."

He blinked, "I meant sleep too, what else would it be?!"

Unable to out-argue him, she reached over and pinched him hard on the waist.

Kris Cooper let out an exaggerated cry of pain.

Grandma Wave immediately stepped in to help.

"Vera, you’re bullying Kris again!"

She shot him a glare before retracting her hand.

"Just you wait!"

The man followed her, snickering.

"I can hardly wait!"

By this time, they had already walked out of the kitchen. In front of Aunt Feng and Aunt Li, Vera felt too embarrassed to mess around with him and sat down by the table to eat. Kris Cooper moved the two dishes she had made to his side.

"These two dishes don’t look appetizing, you guys eat something else; I’ll have these."

Vera pouted, objecting, "Who says they don’t taste good? Never mind the appearance, the taste is quite nice."

He reached his chopsticks over, taking a bite, and continued to tease.

"There’s too much sugar, the eggs are overcooked... the greens are too tough, and the mushrooms are undercooked..."

"What do you mean undercooked? That’s called flavorful!"

...

Throughout the meal, the two of them traded witty barbs, and the three people at the table couldn’t help but laugh at their antics.

After the meal, Aunt Feng took the initiative to clear the table, and Aunt Li took Grandma Wave away.

Everyone knew that Kris Cooper had been busy lately, and it was rare for him to come home early, so they naturally left the young couple to enjoy some alone time.

Vera got up and headed towards the backyard, and Kris Cooper immediately followed. Even while they were still in the hallway, he was already being quite forward with her.

"Honey, I’ve been waiting eagerly, when can we go to bed?!"

She shook off his hand.

"Get away!"

He extended his arms, picked her up horizontally, carried her into the bedroom, and placed her on the big bed. He lay down beside her, naturally extending his arm for her to use as a pillow.

Unreservedly resting on her exclusive arm pillow, Vera turned slightly.

"I’ve learned two more dishes; I’ll cook them for you another day."

"Is one of them Braised Vera?" he asked with a grin.

She glared at him and replied with two words, "No way!"

"Actually, your cooking is quite good, much better than the first time you were in the kitchen."

"The first time in the kitchen?"

"Did you forget you turned my kitchen into a milk factory?"

"You’re so annoying, I didn’t do it on purpose."

She raised her hands and playfully punched him twice on the chest, then naturally rested her head on his shoulder.