Karina moved through the bustling market, weaving between the crowd and the colorful stalls. At the fish counter, she carefully selected a fresh, plump sea bass.

Next, she headed to the produce section, picking out a bunch of fresh spinach, a few smooth potatoes, and some plump mushrooms. She also grabbed essential seasonings like green onions, ginger, and garlic. Back at her apartment, she quickly donned an apron and began washing and organizing the ingredients, placing them neatly on the counter.

Just as Karina was about to prepare the sea bass, Wilfred walked into the kitchen.

"Need any help?" he asked.

Karina turned, surprised. "Dr. Wilfred, you cook?"

He chuckled lightly. "I know a thing or two. I can't let you handle all of this on your own."

Warmth filled Karina's heart. "That's wonderful, Dr. Wilfred. Could you help me chop the vegetables?"

were remarkably even, prompting Karina to exclaim, "Dr. Wilfred, your knife skills are amazing!" Wilfred smiled modestly. "I picked it up while

two fell into a seamless

and marinating it with a bit of cooking wine and slices of ginger to

Wilfred washed and chopped the greens into bite-sized pieces and sliced the mushrooms.

When the oil began to shimmer, she carefully placed the marinated sea bass into the pan. The fish sizzled as it hit

she added soy sauce, a touch of sugar, and water before covering the pan to let the fish simmer, soaking up all the

oil in a pan and sautéed garlic and green

tossed in the greens for a quieel. Pstir fry. A sprinkle of salt and a dash

potatoes and stir-fried them until they turned golden and crispy, creating a dish that was both flavorful and visually

had prepared a table

at their handiwork, a smile spreading across her face. "Dr. Wilfred, I didn't expect us to work well together. You're full

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