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Chapter 46: Lamian Noodles
Chapter 46: Lamian Noodles
By the time they finished watching the lanterns, dusk had settled in.
After a full day of bumpy travel, the two children were exhausted.
So, on the way back, King Qing and Doctor Liu each carried one of them.
Suisui and Fengxuan Rui then fell into a deep sleep.
Upon returning to the inn, they prepared to wash up, but the two children were already fast asleep.
The system looked at Suisui, who was immersed in a sweet dream, and a loving smile appeared on its face.
The next day was overcast.
As it was uncertain if it would rain, they decided not to continue their journey for the time being.
Since it wasn't very convenient to eat at the inn, they would have to trouble the inn staff to use the small kitchen.
So, early in the morning, King Qing, Doctor Liu, and a group of people went out to eat.
Some of King Qing's entourage had already taken a step ahead and escorted the mountain bandit leader and the key suspect in the previous trafficking case back to the capital.
Now, King Qing's group only had about a dozen followers remaining.
With so many people eating breakfast together, it was quite a spectacle.
King Qing told them to disperse a bit to avoid attracting too much attention.
After the previous incident of Fengxuan Rui and Suisui being abducted, King Qing had become more cautious.
Being too ostentatious was not a good idea, as it could easily attract the wrong kind of attention.
On this trip, only King Qing, the two children, Doctor Liu, and the Qingshan Qingshui brothers were present.
Dijiao and Diyu were eating with the entourage.
As for what to eat for breakfast, no one had any particular preferences.
The small town was quite bustling, and there was even a street dedicated to breakfast options.
Along the street, there were vendors selling noodles, wontons, dumplings, buns...
A myriad of choices was available.
The entourage opted for the hearty and filling wontons.
Fengxuan Rui felt indifferent about the food, as the recent meals had been rather unappetizing.
If it were up to him, he would follow King Qing's lead.
However, he now had a little sister to consider.
With this in mind, Fengxuan Rui pointed to a breakfast shop not far away and asked Suisui, "Little sister, what would you like to eat?"
Fearing that Suisui might be too shy to speak up, Fengxuan Rui waved his hand generously and said in a bold voice, "Feel free to choose anything you like! We can eat whatever we want!"
The rising white steam and the bustling voices of the crowd gave the entire street a vibrant, lively atmosphere.
Standing at the corner of the street, Suisui inhaled the fragrant aromas wafting through the air and listened to the hawkers' shouts. She couldn't help but close her eyes in contentment.
Hearing Fengxuan Rui's words, Suisui, who had been standing with her little fists at her sides, gently clenched them. She turned her head, nervous and cautious, and asked, "Really? Anything?"
Doctor Liu had recently relaxed the dietary restrictions on the two children.
However, when it came to eating large portions or consuming meat, Suisui remained cautious and didn't dare to indulge without restraint.
Fengxuan Rui couldn't bear to see his little sister so timid, so he shouted, "Of course!"
This voice overlapped almost perfectly with the system's encouraging voice 【Of course!】.
Hearing confirmation from both her brother and the system, Suisui felt empowered and infused with endless courage.
Following her brother's example, she shouted, "I want to eat noodles!"
Only when she voiced her desire out loud did Suisui realize that expressing her wishes only required her to gather her courage and speak up.
But where had she gotten the qualification and courage to do so before?
Suisui couldn't help but exclaim in her mind for the umpteenth time, "Having an older brother is the best!"
She even found herself thinking, 【At times like these, I even want to thank my uncle and aunt for abandoning me in the back mountain, as it led me to meet my brother.
The system couldn't stand to hear such PUA!
So, as soon as Suisui's words fell, it spoke up.
【Don't thank bad people!】
【Meeting your brother was destined.】
【With or without those two villains, you would have met.】
【You might have even met your brother sooner if it weren't for them!】
Suisui actually knew that she shouldn't be grateful to her uncle and aunt.
She just wanted to exclaim, "Having an older brother is wonderful!"
The system corrected her thoughts, and Suisui obediently listened.
Hearing this, Fengxuan Rui immediately raised his arm and said, "I want noodles too!"
Doctor Liu smiled as he watched the two children bicker.
Hearing their request, Doctor Liu nodded. "Then let's try a specialty noodle from this area."
"Specialty?" Fengxuan Rui asked curiously.
King Qing had traveled far and wide for many years and had considerable experience.
"Is it lamian noodles?" he asked uncertainly.
Doctor Liu smiled and nodded. "Yes, that's it. They say it's bouncy, fresh, and delicious. It would be a shame not to try it while we're here."
King Qing agreed, Fengxuan Rui was curious, and Suisui was perplexed.
Doctor Liu led a few of them to a small shop specializing in lamian noodles.
As they approached, a fragrant aroma wafted through the air, carrying a hint of mutton.
Fengxuan Rui wrinkled his nose, then his eyes lit up as he exclaimed, "Mutton!"
Doctor Liu nodded. "Yes, mutton. The hot oil used for the lamian is also made from mutton, and it's said to be fresh and fragrant, without any gamy taste."
Ah, mutton! Suisui had only tasted it once in the past few days.
Due to its warming properties, Doctor Liu had only allowed her to eat a small amount. She had only tasted two bites, and Fengxuan Rui had commented that the mutton dish was mediocre.
He had even promised to have the manor's chefs prepare more delicious mutton dishes when they returned to the capital so that Suisui could eat her fill!
Thinking of the juicy, savory taste of mutton, Suisui couldn't help but swallow her saliva.
In the past, eating had been a means of survival for Suisui.
Perhaps due to her young age, she might not have understood this fully.
However, the instinct to survive had driven her to persist, even if it meant competing with chickens for leftovers or foraging for wild vegetables and grasses.
As long as it kept her alive, Suisui would eat whatever the chickens left, without complaint.
But now, eating had become an enjoyable experience for Suisui.
She even found herself salivating and craving delicious foods.
Eating meat had once been an unthinkable luxury for Suisui.
Now, she dared to entertain a small desire for it.
Doctor Liu chose a lamian noodle shop that was small but spotlessly clean.
To attract customers, they had set up their large soup pot right by the entrance.
A middle-aged man tended to the pot, greeting customers with enthusiasm.
A young man, presumably his son, bustled about the shop, bearing a strong resemblance to the older man.
A neat and tidy woman stood by the cashier, occasionally lending a hand.
They seemed to be a family of three running the shop.
Doctor Liu scanned the place and chose a table near the entrance. "This looks good."
(End of Chapter)
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