So the four of them waited for the water to boil and brew the tea while snacking and chatting.
"Marcus, how come you can even make snacks that girls love?" Yeats Howard tasted a candied kumquat, the flavor was indescribable — sweet, with the taste of kumquat. It invigorated him, feeling very much to his liking.
"My grandfather forced me to learn it, saying that if I encounter a girl I can't win over in the future, I can make snacks to gain favor," Marcus Quinn said.
"Haha, Grandfather Quinn has foresight, knowing your personality probably wouldn't attract girls," Sage Howard laughed.
"Pfft, you were probably forced to learn cooking by your grandfather since you were born," Yeats Howard nearly sprayed the kumquat from his mouth.
Marcus pondered seriously and said, "I started learning to cook from my grandfather as soon as I could remember; you could say that."
