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?"

washed his 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 are amazing!" Wilfred smiled modestly. "I picked it up while studying and working abroad. Cooking was a

into a seamless

skin and marinating it with a

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

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

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

a pan and

He added the mushrooms, cooking them until tender, and tossed in the greens for a quieel. Pstir fry. A

until they turned golden and crispy, creating a dish that was both

of them had prepared a table full of

Wilfred, I didn't expect us to work well together. You're full of surprises. You're not just a great doctor,

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