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?"

hands, picked up a knife, and began slicing the potatoes with practiced precision. The potato strips were remarkably even, prompting Karina to exclaim, "Dr. Wilfred, your knife skills

into a

on the sea bass, scoring its skin and marinating it with a bit of cooking wine and slices

chopped the greens into bite-sized pieces and sliced the mushrooms. He soaked the thinly sliced potatoes

began to shimmer, she carefully placed the marinated sea bass into the pan. The fish sizzled as it hit the hot oil, filling the kitchen with a

color on both sides. Then she added soy sauce, a touch of sugar, and water

Wilfred heated oil in a pan and sautéed garlic and

and tossed in the greens for a quieel. Pstir fry. A

Wilfred drained the soaked potatoes and stir-fried them until they turned golden and crispy, creating a dish that was both flavorful and

them had prepared

across her face. "Dr. Wilfred, I didn't expect us to work

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