[Blade can't resist a laugh at that adorable pout Jing Yuan gives, but he does look away and try to pretend he didn't make a noise. For all the good it does.

At Dan Heng's suggestion, he tries some of the broccoli. He nods, pleased, and swallows before speaking.]

It's very good. I didn't realize you could caramelize broccoli. I thought that was only for onions. [His tail is still wagging. He ignores it.]

Yes, you've been working hard. It doesn't seem fair for me to eat the results and not help you in any way...