On this Saturday, it was the fifth day of the lunar calendar, and the moon was less than half full at this time.

The stars in the night sky of big cities are sparse and dim.

So, it was quite dark on the hilltop, much less so than in the less polluted countryside.

Xu Lin and his friends brought lighting tools, a floor lamp with a 1.8-meter-high stand, topped with a lamp that could last seven or eight hours. Now it was past eleven at night, enough to last until tomorrow morning.

After Xu Lin and his friends returned, they started making barbecue.

Actually, they weren't the only ones preparing food here; others nearby were doing the same, with barbecue and other dishes.

The open space where Xu Lin and his friends were located was quite far from the woods, a large open area, unlikely to cause a fire.

There were several notices, such as caution about fire use and reminders to take away garbage when leaving.

Xu Lin set up the outdoor barbecue grill and then started with the charcoal, while Rong Xiyi and her friends spread out several large bags on the ground to place the barbecue and began applying seasonings on barbecue materials like chicken wings and beef skewers.

But Xu Lin only let them apply a little bit, not all of it.

Soon, the two girls started grilling chicken wings.

In terms of chicken wings, there were mid wings, whole wings, and tips.

Additionally, there were chicken feet.

The ingredients were indeed numerous.

Seeing Xu Lin watching short videos, Rong Xiyi curiously leaned over, "Xu Lin, what are you watching?"

"I'm checking how to grill chicken wings."

Don't underestimate Xu Lin; he's like a genius with a knack for learning. He can even learn cooking on the spot.

"Oh, oh."

Rong Xiyi didn't think much of it, and Xia Xiyao just glanced and didn't say anything either.

After more than ten minutes.

"Xu Lin, the chicken wings are ready!"

Rong Xiyi excitedly picked up a hot whole chicken wing.

Though, judging by the color, it looked just average.

After all, without specifically learning how to barbecue, most people's grilling results are mediocre. In this world, to do anything well, one must learn the corresponding skills.

Rong Xiyi blew on the whole chicken wing to cool it down a bit, then brought it to Xu Lin's mouth.

"Xu Lin, try my cooking!"

"Alright."

Xu Lin also blew on it, then took a bite from the meatiest part.

"Xu Lin, how do you think it tastes?"

Rong Xiyi hurriedly asked.

"It's okay, I think."

"What do you mean by 'okay'?"

Rong Xiyi also took a bite, "It's obviously delicious! Yaoyao, don't you agree?"

"I think it's okay."

Xia Xiyao was eating the chicken wing grilled by Rong Xiyi, but it was another piece.

"Yaoyao, you're not on my side either!"

"Tch."

Xu Lin had watched enough videos to learn the basics.

Extraordinary Memory: Memorization.

Learning Talent: Learning.

The combination of these two abilities makes learning skills a breeze.

But it's just learning barbecue; how hard can it be?

"Let me try barbecuing!"

Xu Lin picked up a few skewers of chicken tips from the ground.

Those who frequently order various barbecue takeouts know some barbecues look good, but some taste bad; it's a matter of flavoring and timing, which boils down to technical skills.

Xu Lin brushed the chicken tips with oil, then placed them on the grill, controlling the cooking time and heat, while applying and adding seasonings.

After a dozen minutes, the chicken tips were ready.

"Xu Lin, let me try your cooking!"

Rong Xiyi picked up a skewer, blew on it, and took a bite.

"Hmm! This is way too delicious!"

Rong Xiyi exclaimed, "Xu Lin, how are you so good at cooking?"

"Stay calm."

Xu Lin also picked up a skewer and began eating, feeling quite good about it.

However, according to his understanding of his learning abilities, the first time is about getting familiar, and for mastery, he's a step away. He needs to practice several more times.

Rong Xiyi quickly called Xia Xiyao, "Yaoyao, try Xu Lin's cooking!"

"I'll give it a try."

Xia Xiyao picked up a skewer of chicken tips and tasted it, finding the taste indeed very good.

"Yaoyao, is it tasty?"

"It's quite delicious."

Xia Xiyao nodded.

But this was just the beginning.

Because there were still more than twenty skewers of untouched chicken tips.

Actually, it's not a lot in terms of quantity, since one skewer has only two chicken tips.

The next batch of chicken tips was also handled by Xu Lin, and Rong Xiyi and her friends found that the more Xu Lin barbecued, especially toward the end, the better the chicken tips tasted.

"Xu Lin, your cooking skills are amazing!"

Rong Xiyi exclaimed.

People afar, who were also preparing barbecues or other food, occasionally heard Rong Xiyi's exclamations and couldn't help but look over.

They saw handsome men and beautiful women over there, the guys were very handsome, and the girls were also very pretty, with two stunning beauties among them.

Xu Lin and his friends ignored the attention from others.

The evening barbecue was all handled by him, not because he thought guys should do more, but purely because Rong Xiyi and her friends' barbecue skills were ordinary, and the taste was mediocre, so Xu Lin thought he might as well take over.

Because it was so delicious, Rong Xiyi and her friend ate the most they ever had, normally impossible to eat such a quantity, considering they minded their figures, but Xu Lin's skills had them breaking their dietary restrictions.

That night, out of a dozen types from two big bags of barbecues, apart from Xu Lin eating the majority, the rest was devoured by the two girls, much more than their usual meal portions.

"Gulp!"

Rong Xiyi took a sip of beer, "Xu Lin, I'm going to gain weight!"

She patted her belly, feeling it bulging.

"If you gain weight, then gain weight!"

Xu Lin wouldn't be drinking as he had to drive the next day, not that he worried about getting drunk; he has a buff that prevents drunkenness, though it might mean more bathroom breaks. But if met with a road check in the morning, it could be troublesome since it's not his own car.

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