The Big Fox Is Fluffy And Cute

TL: Moonlit

Lin Su woke up early in the morning, and Xie Bai came to him excitedly, saying, “The interview team contacted us. They said they will arrive this afternoon.”

“So soon?” Lin Su was also a bit surprised, thinking that they would have to wait for some time. “Should we go and pick them up?”

“The person in charge said there’s no need. They will drop off their things at the place they are staying and then come over by car,” Xie Bai tugged at his white shirt. “Lin Su, do you think it’s okay if I wear this outfit? Is it too plain?”

If he had known that the interview team was coming today, he wouldn’t have worn something so simple. Will it look good on camera?

Lin Su chuckled and was about to speak when Su Jin came out wearing new clothes. “Xiao Su, what do you think of my outfit? It’s the one you bought for me last time, I haven’t had a chance to wear it until now.”

Su Jin was dressed in a black casual outfit, and he looked several years younger than usual.

Xie Bai leaned in next to him. “Uncle, we make a black and white pair!”

Bai Zhou sat in the chair by the door, watching the two of them with a smile, but he didn’t say anything. There was a gentle light in his eyes.

Having only been here for a few days, Bai Zhou had completely fallen in love with this place. Both the people and the surroundings made him feel relaxed from the bottom of his heart. “Both of you look great, no matter how you dress. Tong Su is good at taking photos, he will surely capture you beautifully.”

This was the first time Bai Zhou had spoken such a long sentence, and Lin Su looked over and nodded with a smile. “Bai Zhou is right, you both look great.”

“That’s good. I was worried about not looking good on camera,” Su Jin gently patted Xie Bai’s shoulder with a smile. “Let’s go, let’s go through the process again. In case we start shooting in the afternoon, we won’t be too rushed.”

Lin Su knew that Su Jin, who was experiencing this for the first time, would be nervous despite appearing calm.

Sometimes, you have to experience certain things in order to gain the expertise to face even bigger challenges in the future.

Lin Su didn’t intentionally comfort Su Jin. Some things needed Su Jin to experience them personally and gradually transition through them.

Seeing Kane descending from the sky in a storage hovercar, Lin Su walked over and opened the gate. “Male Father, are we sending the chicks over today?”

“The chicken coop is ready, we can transfer the chicks there for breeding,” Kane’s face was filled with a smile. “Xiao Su, how about this vehicle? I bought it this morning for convenience.”

Once the breeding facility was completed, there would be a lot of transportation involved. With this type of cargo truck, everything would be more convenient.

Lin Su had actually thought of reminding Kane to buy one, but he didn’t expect Kane to think of it himself. Moreover, from selecting the site for the breeding facility to completing the construction of the chicken coop, Kane had handled everything. Although this Male Father of his appeared a bit simple-minded, he was indeed skilled at getting things done. “This truck is really good. It will also be convenient for deliveries in the future.”

“That’s what I thought too.” Kane chuckled. “Should we move all the chicks over there, or do we need to keep some here?”

“Keeping a pair of adult chickens will be enough. Move the rest of them over there for the first batch.”

As they spoke, the two of them arrived at the back of the chicken coop, where they saw adorable yellow chicks running around, which was especially pleasing.

The chicks immediately started chirping when they saw someone approaching.

Lin Su called Su Ge over, and together they caught all the chicks and put them in boxes. These little creatures may look small, but they were quite agile. If one wasn’t careful, they would escape.

The three of them spent quite some time catching the chicks before finally collecting all of them from the chicken coop and loading them onto the truck.

Kane looked at the five large boxes lined up in the truck bed. Although these chicks were not many compared to the size of the new chicken coop, they represented his first accumulation of wealth.

Lin Su stood by the side of the truck. “Male Father, follow my instructions when you get there and settle them in. If you need anything, just contact me.”

“Sure, don’t worry. I’ll remember what you said!” Kane smiled, closed the truck door, and was about to start the engine when Ai Chen ran out from the neighboring place. “Wait, I’ll go with you to take a look.”

Seeing Ai Chen, Kane quickly asked, “Is your body okay?”

“I’m perfectly fine now. Don’t believe me? You can ask Xiao Su. He even said yesterday that I’m fine and can do some exercise.”

“Let Ai Chen go with you to get some fresh air. Just don’t let him do any heavy lifting.”

With Lin Su’s words, Kane breathed a sigh of relief and drove away with Ai Chen.

Watching the floating car disappear into the distance, Su Ge suddenly realized that Lin Su had made a brilliant move.

Su Jin and Xie Bai were now running a food livestream, and soon they would cause a sensation in the empire. When the people of the empire started longing for gourmet food, Kane’s breeding facility would play its rightful role.

This young and principled little female, who had wisdom beyond his years, seemed to never lack intelligence.

And it seemed that all the people who supported him would also become better because of him.

“What are you thinking? Let’s go back,” Lin Su turned back and noticed Su Ge’s absentmindedness. He lightly tapped his shoulder. “Su Ge, have you been to the Star Mist Forest?”

Su Ge shook his head. “No chance. Do you want to go?”

“Now that the breeding facility is completed and we only have chicks, it’s too single-minded. I want to see if there are other suitable prey for domestication. If you have time, join me.”

“Sure, just let me know when you need me.”

“Okay, after the interview is over.”

Back in the courtyard, Lin Su went over and tidied up the empty chicken coop. The remaining two adult chickens seemed a bit disoriented without the chirping chicks, wandering back and forth in the chicken coop.

A cool breeze passed by, carrying a pleasant fruity scent. William sat in the shade under a tree, half-closed his eyes. The fox tail behind him gently swayed, and his dog ears trembled slightly as he opened his eyes and looked at the nearby little female. A sense of contentment filled his heart.

Shortly after Lin Su finished lunch, Tong Su arrived with the interview team.

They hadn’t expected to arrive at a place like this. When they came over and saw the ongoing construction, they thought they had come to the wrong place.

Fortunately, Tong Su confidently assured them that this was the right place, so they didn’t turn back.

Now, looking at the lush orchard filled with fruit-laden trees, everyone momentarily forgot that they had to get out of the car.

They all sat in the car, staring at the half-open gate of the small courtyard in amazement.

It was the chubby person in the back who first found his voice. “Am I seeing things? Those trees are actually fake, right?”

“I also don’t think they look real!”

“Speaking of which, shouldn’t we have done some research before coming here, boss? Why do I feel like things aren’t as simple as we imagined? This scene seems oddly familiar.”

“To be honest, I feel the same way. If I remember correctly, did you watch the live stream of the red alert on North Star last time? After the contract beast tide receded, wasn’t there a fruit orchard and a small courtyard just like this?”

“Yes, yes, I remember now. That’s how it was. So we didn’t get the address wrong, right? Ai Su’s Delicious Private Kitchen is really here?”

“Also, don’t you find the name ‘Ai Su’ familiar? It’s the most popular fruit and vegetable shop on the internet, isn’t it?”

“Darn it, why didn’t you say so earlier if you found it familiar!”

“I didn’t expect it to be the same place. Now what do we do? I’m getting nervous.”

Sitting on the side without participating in the conversation, Tong Su didn’t expect it to turn out like this. After all, Bai Zhou never mentioned it during their conversations, but he knew that Bai Zhou only cared about cooking, considering everything else unimportant to him.

“No matter who they are, remember that we’re here for the interview. Put away your curiosity and get out of the car.”

With these words, Tong Su was the first to push open the car door and step out.

Subsequently, the others came out one by one. They brought relatively simple equipment today, as they didn’t plan on filming formally. They just wanted to gather some material, but now they regretted it a bit.

Lin Su, who noticed the commotion from the yard, came over and opened the gate. “Are you the interview team from Starry Sky Network?”

Upon seeing Lin Su, the approaching people’s eyes brightened.

Before them stood a small, pure-looking female, with adorable dimples visible on his cheeks when he smiled. His black eyes were clear and resembled a handful of clear spring water. It felt as though just looking at his innocence could purify one’s soul.

Tong Su quickly stepped forward. “Yes, we are the interview team from Starry Sky Network. Is this the home of Ai Su’s Delicious Private Kitchen’s anchor? I’m Tong Su, the head of the interview team, and Bai Zhou is my partner.”

“Hello, I’m Lin Su. Bai Zhou is inside. Please come in and take a rest.” Lin Su welcomed them inside. “Xiao Bai, we have guests. Please pour them some water.”

Xie Bai, who was preparing strawberry juice in the house, responded, “Alright.”

Upon hearing the commotion, Su Jin and Bai Zhou came out of the kitchen. Seeing the large group of people, Su Jin smiled shyly. “Hello, I’m Su Jin, the anchor of Ai Su’s Delicious Private Kitchen. This is Bai Zhou.”

“I know you. Hello, I’m Tong Su, and Bai Zhou is my partner.”

“Oh, so you’re Bai Zhou’s partner. Nice to meet you. Please make yourselves comfortable, have a seat, and have some water.” After learning that Tong Su was Bai Zhou’s partner, Su Jin’s nervousness noticeably eased. He saw Xie Bai bringing out the water and went over to help, distributing it to everyone.

Everyone received their water cups, filled with bright red liquid that carried a delicious sweet fragrance.

Someone curiously asked, “What kind of water is this? It smells amazing.”

“This is water infused with strawberry jam. It tastes really good. Give it a try,” Bai Zhou spoke up and introduced, looking at Tong Su beside him. “Try it, it’s really delicious. I’ve learned how to make it, so I’ll make it for you in the future.”

Tong Su’s lips curled into a smile upon hearing the words. He discreetly held Bai Zhou’s hand and gently squeezed it in the palm of his hand.

With a sip of the sweet strawberry juice, the slight unease and restlessness in everyone’s hearts were smoothed away.

Someone noticed William basking in the sun under the fruit trees, noticing his ears on top of his head and his tail behind him, once again confirming that this was indeed the home of the individual who openly admitted to being able to heal mentally disordered females.

“Look, it’s that S-rank Black Flame Panther.”

“The little panther cub is so cute!”

“And over there, there’s an A-rank Long-eared Rabbit!”

“Isn’t the Long-eared Rabbit supposed to be B-rank? Are you mistaken?”

“No, look.”

Following the direction the person pointed, they indeed saw a white Long-eared Rabbit lying at the doorway, swaying its two little paws as it basked in the sun with contentment.

It really was an A-rank!

The people who noticed this fell into a strange silence.

In this vast courtyard, it was like a treasure trove, with precious creatures that others could only dream of everywhere.

“We came here today mainly to capture some scenes as material and prepare for the official filming. Do you mind if we shoot here?” Tong Su said this to Lin Su. Although he had only recently arrived here, the aura emanating from Lin Su and the way everyone in the courtyard unconsciously revolved around him indicated his status in this family.

“You’re welcome to do as you please. There’s no place here that you can’t go. If there’s anything we need to cooperate with, just let us know,” Lin Su responded in a friendly manner, without any airs or pretense. It was easy for people to feel a sense of intimacy towards him.

Originally, when they arrived and saw this scene, they couldn’t help but feel a bit uneasy and reserved, but now their hearts were at ease.

After the interview team started working, Lin Su didn’t stay in the courtyard. After all, Su Jin and Xie Bai were the main focus this time.

Lin Su moved a chair and sat next to William, eating strawberries while playing with William’s big tail. Yan Lie jumped down from the tree, holding the little panther cub in his mouth, and lay down beside Lin Su, leisurely swaying his long tail.

The little panther cub stood tall, raising its head proudly, as if it were an emperor patrolling its territory.

Lin Su fed William a medium-sized strawberry and said, “It would be nice if we had cherry seeds. Do you know what cherries are?”

The variety of fruits in his courtyard was still too limited, constantly rotating between apples, oranges, and strawberries.

He had enough to eat, but it would be great if he could get grapes, cherries, and other fruits.

Fortunately, he didn’t voice this thought out loud; otherwise, it would likely upset someone.

William was unfamiliar with the word “cherry.” As someone who grew up consuming nutritional supplements from childhood, Lin Su expressed his sympathy once again, saying, “It’s a red, delicious fruit.”

He wondered if the Star Mist Forest, with its primitive ecology, would have wild fruits that hadn’t been accepted by the imperial people.

Thinking of this, Lin Su’s desire to visit the Star Mist Forest grew stronger. “After the interview team leaves, I’m planning to take Su Ge to the Star Mist Forest. It can’t just be chickens in my male father’s farm. I want to see if there are other animals suitable for domestication. And perhaps there are plant seeds there that we haven’t discovered!”

Listening to Lin Su talking about these things, William quietly watched him, holding Lin Su’s hand. “Won’t doing all these things feel tiring?”

Lin Su shook his head, looking at William with bright, shining black eyes. He smiled and raised the corners of his lips, revealing two cute dimples on his cheeks. “No, not at all. These are things I like and want to do. I enjoy the feeling of gradually making life better. Isn’t the process of creating something from nothing itself enjoyable? It gives a great sense of accomplishment. Look at my female father; he is now full of confidence. He will definitely become an excellent chef. He has the ability!”

“As for my male father, I was a bit worried at first about whether he could handle the farm, but he has taken care of everything perfectly. Now, his aura is completely different, and everyone is becoming better and better. Life is getting more and more prosperous. It’s so great!”

Lin Su’s eyes were filled with light, like a little sun, warming himself and shining upon others.

William couldn’t help but gently pat his head. “It’s all because you are by our side.”

“While what you said is true, it’s also because I have all of you by my side that I can do the things I want to do. It’s mutual. Just like before I met you, I never imagined I could like someone so much.”

Completely unexpected, it was once again the little female expressing his bold confession. William lowered his gaze to meet Lin Su’s shining black eyes and smiled. “I feel the same way. I really like you.”

William suddenly expressed his love so straightforwardly, and Lin Su’s cheeks flushed as he covered his face, laughing coyly.

He felt that it was even more exhilarating than confessing himself, as if his heart was about to go into overdrive. But he liked it, hehe!

Compared to the busy interview team across from them, Lin Su and William were exuding sweet pink bubbles.

Yan Lie, who had been lying next to Lin Su, carrying the mischievous little panther cub in his mouth, had disappeared at some point.

Yan Lie expressed that couples in love were truly stimulating to panthers, but they shouldn’t corrupt their innocent little cubs.

Every corner of Lin Su’s small courtyard held surprises. The director in charge of gathering materials for the shoot wanted to capture every detail.

He had a hunch that this interview would definitely cause a sensation when it was released.

As evening approached, the interview team finished their work and prepared to leave. Before leaving, each person carried a small jar of mashed potatoes prepared by Su Jin, feeling satisfied.

After seeing them off, Su Jin closed the courtyard gate and smiled when he met Lin Su’s gaze. “Xiao Su, did we disturb William’s rest?”

“No, everyone was considerate. How about female father? Did you arrange the filming time?”

“We did. It’s the day after tomorrow in the morning.” Su Jin’s face was filled with a smile. After spending the afternoon together, they had become somewhat familiar with each other. After the nervousness dissipated, Su Jin regained his confidence.

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Tong Su and Bai Zhou returned to the hotel where they were staying and finally had the chance to ask how Bai Zhou had been doing recently.

Bai Zhou sat at the table, opened the jar of mashed potatoes that Su Jin had given him, and held Tong Su’s hand. “Try it, it’s delicious.”

Tong Su was fed a spoonful. The mashed potatoes were soft and tender, with the sweet aroma of strawberry sauce mixed in. It was especially satisfying with each bite.

“Is it delicious?” Bai Zhou couldn’t wait to ask for Tong Su’s opinion after seeing him nod. With a smile, Bai Zhou said, “I also participated in making this. Master is amazing. I’ve learned so many techniques that I never thought of before.”

Tong Su looked at the genuine smile on Bai Zhou’s face, and the lingering worries he had about Bai Zhou’s adaptation here finally dissipated. “Are you happy?”

“Happy.” Bai Zhou didn’t hide his contentment at all. “Can I stay here for a while longer?”

“Did Bai Xing urge you to go back?”

Bai Zhou shook his head. “He sent me messages, but I didn’t reply or answer. I don’t want to go back to the Bai Residence. I don’t like it there.”

“Then don’t go back. If you like it here, stay and learn culinary skills from Su Jin. Whenever you feel like going back, you can go back. I will come to see you often.” Tong Su gently patted Bai Zhou’s head.

Bai Zhou was delighted to hear him say that and reached out to hug Tong Su’s arm. “Tong Su, I like you, just like how I like culinary skills.”

Tong Su knew that this was Bai Zhou’s most heartfelt confession. To compare his feelings for Tong Su to his love for culinary skills meant that he truly liked him a lot.

Originally, Tong Su wanted to talk to Bai Zhou about the Bai Manor. Shortly after Bai Zhou left, the Bai Manor started recruiting a new head chef. At first, the business in the restaurant did improve with the new chef, but gradually, word spread that the dishes at the Bai Manor were becoming worse and worse, almost inedible. It had been quite some time since they had any customers.

Tong Su speculated that this was probably why Bai Xing wanted to find Bai Zhou again. However, since Bai Zhou didn’t want to go back, there was no need to tell him about it. Even if it wouldn’t make Bai Zhou sad or upset, Tong Su didn’t want to burden his ears with such matters.

Compared to the warm atmosphere between Tong Su and Bai Zhou, the neighboring Pang Pang was already intoxicated by the delicious mashed potatoes.

Pang Pang had eaten potatoes at the Bai Manor before, but he had never imagined that plain mashed potatoes, mixed with a little strawberry sauce and a few other seasonings, could taste so fresh and delicious.

Unfortunately, the portion was too small, and before they knew it, it was all gone.

Ah!

The sound of regret didn’t only come from Pang Pang; all the members of the interview team who had tasted it were lamenting!

No one doubted anymore that the tomato scrambled eggs made by Ai Su’s Delicious Private Kitchen were fake. If they could make such delicious mashed potatoes, why couldn’t they make a simple dish like tomato scrambled eggs?

Why didn’t Mr. Su Jin, who was so good at cooking, open a gourmet restaurant?

With this thought, Su Jin revised the recipe for the interview dishes and went to show it to Lin Su for his opinion.

After looking it over, Lin Su pondered for a moment. “Female Father, we can replace this vegetable soup with braised chicken with potatoes.”

As soon as Lin Su finished speaking, Su Jin understood what he meant. “Xiao Su, are you intentionally promoting meat dishes?”

“Yes, now that the breeding farm is established and we can start preparing for other things, this interview opportunity is perfect.”

“Alright, let’s change it to braised chicken with potatoes.”

With the recipe finalized, Su Jin felt even more relaxed. “Xiao Su, after this interview, what do you think about your female father opening a gourmet restaurant?”

Su Jin’s words indeed startled Lin Su. In his mind, at least they needed to wait a little longer before Su Jin would consider the idea of running a restaurant.

He didn’t expect that Su Jin would have such a significant change of heart after just one interview.

Lin Su was extremely happy about Su Jin’s transformation. “Of course, it’s great! Father, I will support whatever you decide to do!”

“Don’t you think Female Father’s idea is too impulsive, Xiao Su?”

“Why would it be? Is Female Father lacking confidence in his culinary skills?”

“Of course not. Although Female Father’s culinary skills may not be on par with yours, Xiao Su, he still has confidence compared to others. But when it comes to running a gourmet restaurant, Female Father doesn’t have that ability. What if…”

“What is Female Father afraid of? You still have me. I will help Female Father,” Lin Su reached out and embraced Su Jin. “I hope our family can be well and better every day.”

Su Jin was deeply moved and returned the embrace. In his life, his greatest luck should be having met Lin Su.

Under the moonlight, William stood by the window, watching the father and son cuddling in the courtyard, a gentle and sweet smile unconsciously forming on his lips.

His little female was so gentle and sweet.

Braised Chicken with potatoes

TL note: Starting this chapter, I’ll be putting pictures of the dishes mentioned \(^o^)/

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