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?"

and began slicing the potatoes with practiced precision. The potato strips were remarkably even, prompting Karina to exclaim, "Dr. Wilfred, your knife skills are amazing!" Wilfred smiled modestly. "I picked

fell into a seamless

and marinating it with a

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

stove and poured oil into a pan. When the oil began to shimmer, she carefully placed the marinated sea bass into

sides. Then she added soy sauce, a touch

Wilfred heated oil in a pan and sautéed garlic and green onions until

added the mushrooms, cooking them until tender, and tossed in the greens for a quieel. Pstir fry. A sprinkle of salt and a dash of chicken bouillon finished the

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

them had

a smile spreading across her face. "Dr. Wilfred, I didn't expect us to work well together. You're full of surprises. You're not just a great doctor, but a

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