他休息了两天后重新加入了公司的工作。

After taking two days off, he ___rejoined the company's work.

当她批评他的厨艺时，他立即机智地反驳说至少他的菜不会让人食物中毒。

When she criticized his cooking, he instantly ___rejoined that at least his dishes wouldn't give anyone food poisoning.