Paimon held the spoon, but couldn’t shake off a sense of incongruity.
Hovering in the air, she struggled to scoop up a spoonful from the bowl and tried to bring it to her mouth.
However, the spoon was simply too big…
Paimon’s tiny mouth couldn’t fit it at all.
Anxious, she could only purse her lips along the spoon and take a slurp~
*Slurp~~~*
The bird’s nest entered her mouth instantly along with the sweet syrup, feeling incredibly silky and smooth.
Just as she tasted the sweetness, a refreshing coolness rushed straight toward her nasal cavity!!!
Paimon suddenly widened her small eyes, her gaze full of disbelief.
This sensation was absolutely miraculous.
It was warm when it entered her mouth, but when she exhaled, she actually felt a wave of icy coolness.
The little one became even more certain that Lin Xiao knew magic…
She chewed gently.
” Ah~~”
The chewy texture made Paimon cry out involuntarily.
Beside her, Lumine had the exact same expression as Paimon~~
Feeling the chewiness and the cold yet warm sensation in their mouths.
They were supposed to be two contradictory feelings, yet at this moment, they blended together perfectly…
Just as the two swallowed.
They felt a cooling sensation in their throats, accompanied by the silky bird’s nest sliding smoothly into their stomachs.
Paimon and Lumine also wore intoxicated expressions…
Closing their eyes, they savored the aftertaste for a long time, until the coolness in their throats faded away.
“How is this possible…”
“Boss Lin, what kind of magic did you use? This is really my first time feeling cold and warm at the same time. It’s so wondrous that I almost can’t describe it!!”
As soon as Paimon said this, Keqing and Lumine nodded repeatedly!
It seemed that everyone felt the same.
They all felt an incredible icy coolness amidst the warmth, and even now, there was still a trace of chill in their throats.
“Whether it’s the texture, the taste, or the overall experience, it’s simply unbelievable.”
Keqing was completely won over by Lin Xiao’s culinary skills.
Although she would usually go to Wanmin Restaurant to eat some of Xiangling’s original and innovative dishes, which were indeed eye-opening, this was her first time experiencing such a massive surprise in taste.
It was like inexplicably tasting sweetness in a bowl of bitter gourd soup that had no sugar!!
Keqing inexplicably liked this feeling.
She felt it was…
a bit thrilling!!
That refreshing coolness made a person relax instantly after taking a bite.
Just eating a simple dish could actually bring about so many experiences.
She couldn’t help but ask:
“Boss Lin’s culinary skills are truly extraordinary.”
“May I ask how you achieved this feeling of blending heat and coolness?”
A pair of beautiful, captivating eyes looked at Lin Xiao.
Keqing really wanted an answer, her curiosity piqued like that of a little kitten. This story is hosted at g.com.
“Heat is a tactile temperature in your mouth, while the refreshing coolness isn’t due to a low temperature.”
“Instead, it’s because I deceived you through your sense of taste.”
Deceived my sense of taste??
It sounded so profound; the three of them didn’t understand at all.
Keqing didn’t continue asking, because she knew that the following details would definitely involve commercial secrets.
She understood this very well!!
“I actually quite like this feeling…”
“I just feel that the moment the icy coolness enters my mouth, it makes me forget everything and just savor it, and it also makes me more clear-headed.”
“Boss Lin, may I ask if you can make this refreshing coolness even stronger?”
Oh?
“Although the refreshing coolness is nice, it needs to be just right.”
“However, since you’re curious, Miss, there’s no harm in letting you experience it.”
Lin Xiao took Keqing’s bowl.
There was still a cute lip mark on the edge of the bowl.
Without any hesitation in front of everyone, he added the crushed mint into the bowl once again.
The dried crushed mint slowly absorbed the golden broth and eventually sank, disappearing from sight.
“Miss, please.”
Keqing gently sniffed with her little nose.
Instantly, she felt a refreshing coolness enter her nose.
Yes!!
This was the exact feeling.
Keqing scooped up a spoonful and put it into her mouth.
Instantly…
That refreshing coolness rushed from her breath straight to her mind.
Keqing…
Keqing almost rolled her eyes back!!!
Suddenly, she inexplicably felt a spicy sensation at the base of her tongue.
She even stuck out her little tongue.
Lumine and little Paimon were both stunned!!!
“Hey, hey, hey!! Keqing, are you okay???”
…
Keqing swallowed slowly.
She was completely immersed in a world where cold and heat alternated.
That expression really made Lin Xiao not know how to describe it.
“So…”
“So cold…”
“It’s even a little spicy QAQ.”
“I should have listened to Boss Lin earlier. Too much of this coolness actually gives me a bit of a headache.”
The beautiful young girl hugged her arms and inadvertently shivered.
This made Lumine and Paimon beside her roar with laughter.
“Hahaha, I never thought Keqing would make such a weird expression too.”
“Yeah, it feels a bit strange…”
Then Paimon flew to Keqing’s side and whispered softly in her ear.
Before long.
Keqing’s small face turned red.
“Paimon~ Where did you hear such things from!!”
“Hehehe, I heard it from Sister Ying’er.”
Sister Ying’er???
No wonder!!!
Keqing suddenly found herself at a loss for what to do.
Her embarrassing state just now must have been seen by Boss Lin too.
Wow~ how humiliating~~
Lin Xiao coughed dryly in embarrassment.
After all, Paimon’s whispering skills really left much to be desired.
He scooped another spoonful of syrup into Keqing’s bowl to balance out the taste.
“Alright, this will bring it back to its original flavor.”
“Next time if you still want to experience it, I can add double for you!”
Keqing hastily waved her small hands, her face still red, and said:
“No need, no need.”
“QAQ Keqing knows to be afraid now.”
The three of them finally quieted down and properly enjoyed the delicious food.
They all took a bite, then closed their beautiful eyes to savor it for a moment.
It was truly wonderful~
Lin Xiao couldn’t help but shake his head and smile.
Was this flavor really that mesmerizing?
Keqing finished eating first!!
Her face brimmed with an expression of pure satisfaction.
“I don’t know if it’s an illusion…”
“I just feel a trace of refreshing coolness all over my body, as if it really has been improved somehow.”
At this time.
Lumine had just prepared to put her spoon into her mouth, but stopped.
She looked at Keqing’s face in disbelief…
“Paimon!! Look quickly, is there some kind of change on Keqing’s face?”
Lin Xiao also looked over curiously.
He couldn’t help but frown.
*Hiss~~*
Weren’t the effects coming a bit too fast???