25 A hint of pride towards the police huhhhh...

Not in the sense of an actual mafia, but as a mafia that only exploits profits from the poor people in a certain area.

And most likely, Tang Chen is protected by them.

Don't forget that now I am not in the European Union, but in China, and I don't have the power that will support me if something happens to me.

To ask for help from my grandfather? Forget that thought; I don't want to burden my grandfather with problems I created myself.

"Alright, sir, I will start recording all the information you provide," the police officer said, preparing to write.

Then I narrated the incident from the moment I witnessed it until I escorted Shi Yin to the apartment.

After Louis told the whole story, the police officer asked him, "So, you defeated him alone? How could that happen? Considering that the man is likely skilled in close combat as well."

"Yes, of course, it could happen. The reason is that I used to train my fighting skills quite well. For the second reason, honestly... I provoked his emotions, blurring his rationality and momentarily eliminating his consciousness and instinct."

"… And for the third reason... Well... You know, my arms and legs are much longer than his, providing an additional advantage when we were both in a fight," Louis explained, showing his arms and legs.

Seeing what Louis wanted to convey, the officer understood, "Hmm... You are indeed right and don't seem like you're lying. Also, it seems your awareness in combat is excellent."

"I'm great, aren't I?" Louis asserted proudly.

"Yes, yes, you're great," the officer responded casually, noting down all the information he needed.

"Is everything done or not yet? Then continue with your work, and if you need something, we can exchange phone numbers privately," Louis explained, taking out his phone.

"Alright, sir, we will be able to communicate more easily when we need additional information," the officer responded, also taking out his phone.

After the two of them finished exchanging phone numbers, the officer bid farewell to Louis, "Uh... It's time for us to go, sir. Once again, we express our gratitude, and see you again, sir!"

"Yes, see you again!" Louis responded, watching the officers run towards the police car they boarded.

Exhaust!

Vroomm!

After the police left, Louis then walked back to Shi Yin's apartment to check on her.

Upon Louis' arrival, he saw Shi Yin, who seemed to have just finished showering.

Her body displayed a very cute figure, a slightly round cute face with bright black eyes.

A truly adorable beauty...

Seeing her made Louis chuckle lightly, "Shi Yin, how about it, has the effect completely disappeared?"

Turning to Louis, Shi Yin answered casually, "The effect has disappeared but not completely. Maybe after a few hours, the effect will no longer be felt."

"That's good then. You should rest now," Louis suggested, walking towards the refrigerator to cook some food.

Hey, System, open a shop and buy the basic cooking skill.

Ding!

[Cooking Skill (Basic) priced at 300 plot points, are you sure?]

Yes, go ahead and get it.

It's not a loss to spend 300 plot points for Shi Yin.

Moreover, I also gained a lot of plot points from her.

Ding!

[Congratulations! Host has acquired a new skill!]

Ding!

[Cooking (Basic) added to the skill list.]

Louis felt a slight tingling in his head when he heard the notification.

[This is the first step to becoming a true chef, Host!]

Yeah, yeah, thanks.

But when he opened his refrigerator, he only saw a few ingredients left, but at least it was enough for him to cook once.

"Ah... Shi Yin, haven't you bought groceries yet?" Louis asked as he took all the necessary ingredients.

"This is all I have. Maybe I have to wait for the salary from my part-time job to buy some other groceries," Shi Yin revealed with a slightly embarrassed expression.

Louis quickly understood the problem Shi Yin was facing, so he didn't say anything more.

Then he took all the ingredients to the kitchen and started cooking.

Slash...

Chop.

Chop.

Chop.

Srishh...

He chopped vegetables slowly, then put them all into the prepared pan.

Louis cooked as if he were accustomed to cooking, even though he had never touched kitchen utensils, let alone learned how to cook.

But after he bought that skill, he felt that cooking was not unfamiliar to him.

Well... Even though it was only basic-level food that couldn't compete with Lily's cooking.

He felt memories of that cuisine entering his mind.

And the sensation of that skill entering his brain was quite similar to the sensation of recalling memories in his previous life.

But the effect of that sensation was not painful like that.

Some time passed, and finally, Louis had finished his cooking.

Putting it into a bowl, Louis brought it to Shi Yin, who was sitting at the dining table watching Louis cook.

Put.

Tock!

Put.

Tock!

Seeing that Louis had finished cooking, Shi Yin couldn't help but admire, "Woahh, Louis, it turns out you can cook?!"

Upon hearing that, Louis chuckled, "Kuhuhuhh... Maybe you just thought I could only sleep with a beautiful girl?"

"Yeah, yeah! I thought you could only sleep with a girl!" she replied while taking the bowl of rice prepared by Louis.

"We better eat first," said Louis, who also took his own prepared bowl.

They then enjoyed the meal Louis had cooked.

What he cooked wasn't much—just two bowls of rice, a bowl of stir-fried vegetables, and two fried fish.

Nevertheless, the meal was more than enough for the two of them to fill their stomachs.