Once all the dishes were neatly arranged, Qi Tian looked at Lin Xiao with a peculiar expression.
He had never imagined that someone could possess such talent not only in cultivation and combat but also in culinary arts.
He had never heard of such a thing in the inner realms, and at least, he himself would never consider learning cooking.
He wouldn't even touch such mundane matters.
"Come, come, come! I'll toast everyone first!"
Lin Xiao raised the precious wine he had stored and said loudly.
It was the Lunar New Year, and everyone in the room was already seated at the table. Lin Xiao had specifically instructed the maids, nannies, and security guards to sit together.
For the external security matters, Lin Xiao had specifically troubled Qi Tian.
The way he troubled him was quite simple: "This will not only showcase the strength of your puppets... you wouldn't want to be disturbed while you're eating, would you?"
Although Qi Tian knew Lin Xiao was using a goading tactic, he still complied.
Moreover, he had to admit, Lin Xiao's cooking skills were truly exceptional!
Earlier, when the dishes were being served, he had secretly tasted a few bites of the "first fire," and he was immediately conquered!
"Happy New Year!"
Everyone raised their glasses together, even Qi Tian and the little girl Xun'er, who mimicked the gesture.
Especially the little girl and Luo Bing; when they raised their cups, they stood on tiptoe, eager to clink glasses with Lin Xiao.
Seeing his daughter's desire to clink glasses, Lin Xiao proactively extended his wine glass.
Of course, the cups for the two little ones contained milk, not wine.
"I'll keep this New Year's address brief. I wish everyone rapid progress, immense wealth, good health, and all the best in the new year!"
He simply chose some pleasantries to go through the motions.
To be honest, he felt a bit estranged from the New Year's Eve dinner.
He hadn't properly eaten a New Year's Eve dinner in many years.
Then, the meal began.
"Delicious!"
Xun'er and Luo Bing were already devouring the food, paying no attention to anything else around them.
Apart from the delicious food, their eyes saw nothing else.
Qi Tian also looked at everything in his bowl, unable to believe that such delicious food existed in the world!
It was incredibly tasty!
For so many years, he felt he had been eating slop for the past decades! Only now did he truly taste good food.
"Eat more," Lin Xiao said, urging Qi Tian as he watched him.
Qi Tian instinctively nodded.
Not only would he eat more, but he also decided that in his free time, he would often come to Lin Xiao's place to freeload meals!
It was just too delicious! What he once considered a minor art form had turned out to be so incredibly fulfilling!
Seeing Qi Tian's expression, Lin Xiao finally came to accept a saying he had never agreed with before.
To capture a man's heart, you must first capture his stomach.
Wasn't it obvious? Qi Tian's stomach had been captured by him!
If he used a little more skill later, wouldn't Qi Tian be completely in his control?
Thinking this, he felt even more satisfied with the culinary skills he had honed over the years.
Suddenly, Luo Qinghan linked her arm with his.