The main kitchen was bustling with activity, as the kitchen maid, using every ounce of her skill, prepared a grand feast featuring an array of fish dishes.
During the meal, Zhou Gu sat next to Su Rong. Su Rong was no stranger to fish – from catching to cooking to consuming them – she was adept at dealing with fish. With deft and clean movements, she used her chopsticks to remove the fish bones, neatly setting them aside on a clean plate before placing it in front of Zhou Gu.
Zhou Gu turned to look at her, taken aback; no one had ever deboned fish for him before.
With a twinkling glance, Su Rong exclaimed, "I noticed you eat slowly, allow me to help you."
Zhou Gu appeared slightly taken aback, "Thank you."
With a laugh, Su Rong replied, "No need for thanks."
Their hushed exchange drew the attention of those around them despite the low volume.
