Chapter 1390: Can’t Always Hide in a Safe Place

Li Luo sensed all this, the corners of his mouth curled up, and his heart was filled with joy.

She was happier than anyone else that her family had become stronger.

This actual combat exercise is the best test to examine the effectiveness of their ability upgrades.

Li Luo didn't stay long. After looking for a while, he turned and walked towards the kitchen on the first floor.

In the kitchen, Liu Mengyun was busy shuttling between the stove and the chopping board, and the space robot butler Mengnan was like a loyal servant, assisting her obediently.

Various ingredients were neatly arranged, waiting to be cooked by Liu Mengyun's skillful hands.

Liu Mengyun abandoned the easy-to-operate food workshop and chose to do everything herself.

Although machine cooking can greatly reduce a lot of trouble and is easy and convenient, in her heart, if some things are left entirely to machines, life will lack a lot of simple and real fun.

Furthermore, the process of preparing food carefully for her family is an indescribable happy experience for her.

From the careful selection of ingredients to the control of heat and seasoning during the cooking process, every step is filled with her deep love and affection for her family. The satisfaction gained from this kind of thought and dedication is definitely something that no machine can give.

She was completely absorbed in it, her expression focused and gentle.

Under her careful manipulation, the kitchen utensils in her hands seemed to be given life, turning into lively elves, jumping and dancing happily.

The kitchen knife rises and falls lightly on the chopping board, and the ingredients are quickly cut and processed into various exquisite shapes. The skillful movements are done in one go, smoothly and naturally, like a silent and wonderful performance.

Li Luo stepped into the kitchen with a bright smile on his face and said in a brisk voice:

"Wow, Aunt Yun, what delicious food are you cooking? The aroma fills the whole house, and I'm already hungry even though I'm outside."

As he spoke, he rolled up his sleeves naturally and walked straight to the pool.

She slowly turned on the faucet, and clear water flowed out slowly. She washed her hands carefully and seriously, preparing to help Liu Mengyun.

Liu Mengyun heard the noise and raised his head slightly, his eyes full of doting and concern, a kind smile on his face, and said:

"Lolo is here, Auntie Yun is making braised pork for everyone, this is your favorite."

Li Luo walked up to Liu Mengyun, his eyes sparkling, and said in a slightly coquettish tone:

"Auntie Yun, you are so great! Every time you make braised pork, I feel like my stomach will burst. Today I will definitely have a feast again."

"Then eat more later, all you can eat!"

The interaction between the mother and daughter is very close, and their affection for each other is as deep as that of real mother and daughter.

There was no sense of strangeness or estrangement in their words and actions, only natural intimacy and warmth.

At this time, Liu Mengyun stopped what he was doing, raised his head slightly, and asked with concern in his eyes:

"By the way, Luo Luo, how is your absorption of the crystal core going? Is there any improvement?"

Li Luo shook off the remaining water droplets on his hands and responded with a smile:

"Aunt Yun, I'm just a little bit away from leveling up. How about you?"

Liu Mengyun sighed softly, shook his head slightly and said:

"I'm almost there too, just one small step away. If I had known this would happen, I would have given you all the crystal cores I got, and maybe you would have been able to upgrade successfully."

As he spoke, a hint of regret flashed in his eyes.

Li Luo waved his hands quickly and said seriously:

"Aunt Yun, don't think like that. You know, it's really hard to get crystal cores in N City right now, and I plan to go to Youzhou Base in a while, and I'm sure I'll be able to get a lot of crystal cores along the way. So, this allocation is the most appropriate at the moment."

When Liu Mengyun heard this, the action of cutting vegetables in his hand froze instantly, his face was full of surprise and confusion, and he blurted out:

"Youzhou Base? Why do you want to go there all of a sudden?"

Li Luo had originally planned to tell his family about this, and when Liu Mengyun asked about it, he said frankly:

"Ah Cheng's Fiery Team is going to escort the zombie virus reagent to the Youzhou base, so I want to go with them."

Liu Mengyun frowned, worry showing in his eyes:

"This is too dangerous, Luo Luo. Youzhou Base is so far away, and you will definitely encounter various dangers along the way. Why do you want to go?"

Li Luo's eyes were firm. She raised her chin slightly and said:

"Aunt Yun, I know there are dangers. But in this apocalypse, if you want to become stronger, you can't always hide in a safe place. And this mission may give me more opportunities to improve, and I can also find more clues about crystal cores or improving superpowers in Youzhou Base."

Liu Mengyun bit her lips lightly, seeming to want to say something but stopping herself.

She was silent for a moment, then said slowly:

"Lolo, you've grown up and have your own ideas. But you still need to discuss this with your parents and see what they think."

Li Luo looked at the worry in Liu Mengyun's eyes, and a warm current surged in her heart. She nodded vigorously:

"Aunt Yun, don't worry. I will. And I won't take risks without any preparation."

As they talked, they did not stop the work in their hands.

Liu Mengyun began to cook the ingredients. The oil in the pot gradually heated up, making a slight sizzling sound.

She skillfully poured the chopped vegetables into the pot, and instantly, the kitchen was filled with tempting aroma.

Li Luo helped to place the tableware on the side, her movements light and orderly.

She looked at Liu Mengyun from time to time, with gratitude and dependence in her eyes.

In these last days, the care and support among family members are like a beacon in the darkness, giving her endless strength and courage.

When the meal was ready, Tang Mingcheng, Li Qing and Shi Xinxin in the rehearsal hall also finished their virtual battle.

The fierce battle made their clothes slightly wet, but their faces were filled with satisfaction and excitement.

The three of them turned off the equipment, tidied their clothes, and followed the tempting smell of food. As if attracted by a magnet, they went downstairs, talking and laughing, and came to the living room on the first floor.

Before we even reached the restaurant, Shi Xinxin was like a happy little bird, jumping and skipping to the front, and as soon as she entered the restaurant she started shouting:

"Mom, what delicious food did you make? It smells so good. I was almost unable to bear it in the rehearsal hall. My mind was full of fantasies of delicious food. Now my stomach is growling even louder!"

Her bright big eyes sparkled with curiosity and anticipation, and her nose kept sniffing the aroma in the air, as if she could guess the dishes just by the smell.

At this time, Li Luo just came out of the kitchen carrying a plate of freshly served cola chicken wings. The chicken wings were bright red in color, and the rich sauce was still swaying slightly in the plate, giving off an enticing sweet aroma.

She smiled and urged, "Go wash your hands and help serve the dishes. Dinner will be served soon!"