in2ebook Chapter 400 You're short of these 5 coins?
Chapter 400 You're short of these 5 coins?
After hesitating for a moment, Xiao Yihuo released Lin Lezhi's hand and stopped trying to stop her.
Because of the excessive force used earlier, the spot where Lin Lezhi had been grabbed was slightly red. Xiao Yihuo saw this and a hint of guilt rose in his eyes as he looked away.
Lin Lezhi scooped out nearly half of the wontons from the bowl, rinsed them in the noodle soup that had been brought over, then put them into the bowl that didn't have any chili oil, before pushing it toward Xiao Yihuo and saying, "It won't be spicy now, eat up."
Done.
Lin Lezhi then scooped the rest into his bowl and ate it with relish.
Seeing Lin Lezhi's happy expression as she ate with gusto, Xiao Yihuo glanced at the bowl of noodle soup that had been emptied out. A few drops of chili oil floated in the soup, and a tingling sensation lingered on his lips, teeth, and throat.
"...Were you always able to handle spicy food?"
Xiao Yihuo's question was very dangerous. It was as if he had already met Jiang Lian'an, but only found out today that she could eat spicy food.
Or perhaps it was a deliberate test.
Of course, it's also possible that it was just a casual question expressing surprise. The "past" might not refer to the distant past, but rather to the period after the amnesia.
"Hmm... I don't know, but it seems so, this hot sauce is really delicious."
Lin Lezhi didn't know that although this body couldn't hold its liquor and would become numb after a few drinks, it didn't seem to dislike spicy food and didn't have any uncomfortable reactions after eating it.
Listen and.
Xiao Yihuo glanced at Lin Lezhi's bright red noodle soup, then turned to look at his own slightly red noodle soup, a stubborn glint appearing in his eyes.
With a competitive spirit, they poured all the wontons back into the bowl of noodle soup used for rinsing.
Lin Lezhi caught a glimpse of Xiao Yihuo's little gesture out of the corner of her eye and found it strangely cute, causing the corners of her mouth to unconsciously turn up slightly.
The wontons, having been rinsed twice, are no longer so spicy and pungent. Instead, the rich and savory flavor of the broth soothes the tingling and discomfort in the throat.
The tiny specks of chili oil in the bowl added just the right amount of flavor to the noodle soup.
Xiao Yihuo ate with great focus and satisfaction, a subtle, almost imperceptible light flickering in his slightly moving eyes, and a tender, affectionate look rising in the corners of his eyes.
Just as we were finishing our meal, the pleasure boat prepared to round a bend. The instant it entered the bend, a sudden gust of wind arose, causing the lanterns on the boat and the items on the stalls to sway back and forth.
The boat was rocking violently, making it difficult for the bowl to stand upright, and the soup inside was about to spill out.
Lin Lezhi quickly held the soup bowl in front of her to prevent it from shaking, and Xiao Yihuo also held the soup bowl in front of him in time.
The vendor cooking wontons seemed to have experienced this many times before and was used to it. He skillfully covered the pot with a bamboo lid and immediately turned down the heat to prevent the soup from overflowing.
The whole process was smooth and flowing.
Although the other vendors sell different things, they all have their own protective measures.
Followed by.
Bamboo curtains rolled down from the pavilions around the pleasure boat, covering the area around the pavilions.
This bamboo curtain is much tighter than usual, with no gaps visible, blocking out the strong winds. Even through the curtain, you can hear the wind whistling around the ship.
Seeing the shocked expressions on the faces of the travelers around him, the wonton stall owner immediately reassured them, "Don't worry, everyone. The wind is always strong when boats cross river bends at night. It will be fine after we get past this bend."
The vendor looked at the bamboo curtain and continued, "The owner of this pleasure boat knows that the wind is particularly strong when crossing the bend in the river, so he specially ordered this bamboo curtain to be made. Don't be fooled by its thinness; it's very sturdy and windproof. It hangs down to the first-floor deck and is secured by the boatmen. Normally, it's hidden in a secluded spot around this pavilion, so you can't really see it unless you look closely. Once we've passed this bend and the wind has subsided, it will be taken down. It will be lowered again when everyone goes to sleep at night."
As the vendor talked, he skillfully tidied up his stall, making sure the wontons in the pot were cooked perfectly. Then, while doing so, he went to the side to wrap some wontons, and continued to tell his story.
"When I first arrived at this pleasure boat, although the boatman had warned me in advance, I was still amazed when the wind actually picked up. I wasn't prepared enough, and the soup in the pot overflowed and extinguished my fire. I was in a terrible mess."
The vendors recounted their first experience setting up a stall on a pleasure boat in a very interesting way, which made the first-time travelers on the boat very happy and relaxed.
The pleasure boat, shaded by bamboo curtains, was noticeably warmer, and the light was concentrated within it, making it bright and airy.
Lin Lezhi and Xiao Yihuo also took this opportunity to finish their wontons and make room for the travelers behind them.
Fearing that Xiao Yihuo would pay first, Lin Lezhi got up first and paid thirty coins to the vendor. Turning to look at Xiao Yihuo, she raised her eyebrows slightly, revealing a smug expression.
But Xiao Yihuo clearly had no intention of paying. He straightened his clothes, took out the small thermos from his sleeve, and slowly stood up.
While waiting, Lin Lezhi looked around, thinking about what she could do with the twenty coins she had left to buy for Guan Ziheng to take home and eat.
He clutched the money pouch in his hand, his brows furrowing slightly as if he were thinking of something, his gaze becoming somewhat fixed and hesitant.
At this moment, Xiao Yihuo also slowly approached Lin Lezhi's side.
Lin Lezhi, who was somewhat lost in thought, leaned closer to his ear, and whispered with a slight smile, "You ate half a bowl of wontons just now, so you still owe me five coins."
Hear the words.
Lin Lezhi was slightly taken aback, then realized what was happening, her eyes widened in disbelief, wondering if she had misheard.
Seeing the two were about to leave, the wonton vendor greeted them with great enthusiasm, saying, "Take care, gentlemen! Come back anytime you'd like to eat some more!"
"Okay, thank you."
Say it.
Lin Lezhi quickly caught up with Xiao Yihuo and said with pity, "Xiao Xu, how come I never noticed how naive you are? You, Boss Xiao, are so rich and powerful, do you really need five coins?"
"childish?"
Xiao Yihuo stopped in his tracks, looking at Lin Lezhi with scrutiny and questioning as he asked her in return.
Xiao Yihuo's stare made Lin Lezhi a little flustered. He pursed his lips slightly, wondering if he had gone too far with his words, but on the surface he appeared stubborn and unwilling to back down.
dying.
He actually said that Xiao Yihuo was naive.
A fleeting glint of shrewdness flashed in Xiao Yihuo's eyes.
Then, looking at Lin Lezhi with a puzzled expression, he pressed her for an answer: "I was clearly following your wishes, and it was all out of good intentions. How can you call it childish?"
"Good intentions?!" Lin Lezhi looked incredulous, her eyes twitching slightly. She immediately retorted, "What good intentions do you have? You clearly have ulterior motives and are deliberately trying to make me unhappy!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yihuo's face appeared even more innocent.
“I certainly don’t need those five coins, but…” Xiao Yihuo paused slightly, looking puzzled, “Didn’t you say that yourself?”
"What did I say?"
Xiao Yihuo wore an expression of concern for Lin Lezhi, and said in an innocent yet righteous tone, "Didn't you say yourself that you don't like owing others? We did share those wontons. Saying you still owe me five coins is to respect your character and principles. Logically speaking, since I'm thinking of you like this, shouldn't you say thank you?"
Lin Lezhi felt a surge of anger and frustration as she listened to Xiao Yihuo's unreasonable way of reasoning.
He meant well by trying to help Xiao Yihuo, but ended up shooting himself in the foot.
Row.
It makes it seem like I'm the one who lacks manners.
"You want to hear thank you, right? Okay, then Mr. Xiao, listen carefully."
After he finished speaking, Xiao Yihuo actually nodded and waited patiently.
Seeing this, Lin Lezhi felt even more displeased. She almost ground her back teeth to powder before finally managing to squeeze out the syllable, "Thank you, my... ghost."
Before Lin Lezhi could finish saying the word "ghost," You Fang, oblivious to everything, suddenly paused, making it hard for anyone to stand, and forcing Lin Lezhi to swallow the last word.
A flicker of panic crossed Xiao Yihuo's eyes as he swiftly caught Lin Lezhi. The panic vanished, replaced by a gentle smile as he softly instructed, "Be careful, no need to thank me."
The words fell.
The long curtains surrounding the pavilion slowly rose.