Chen Er dismounted and said, "No need for you to go; wait here, I'll fetch it for you."
Chu Tang smiled and nodded, "Thank you for the trouble."
"It's no big deal." Chen Er didn't think much of it and had already run off before finishing his sentence.
The kitchen helper approached, trying to ingratiate himself, "Young Master, the camp's food isn't great, so we plan to go hunting and cook something delicious for you tonight."
Chu Tang smiled and responded, "That's very thoughtful of you, thank you."
The kitchen helper waved his hand dismissively and chuckled, "It's all part of my duties, no thanks needed."
Testing the waters, Chu Tang asked, "The food you made at noon was delicious; did you go to any special lengths to learn how to cook like that?"
The kitchen helper nodded, his voice tinged with pride, "My father is a chef, and I grew up watching him cook. I'd probably be a head chef by now if I hadn't been conscripted."
