"I'm not interested." Lu Xiyao still shook her head.
"Then try something else. Here, this strawberry cake cup!"
Song Xuanxuan switched to another one.
"Still not interested."
"Hm? It's a strawberry cake cup. You're not interested in this either?"
Song Xuanxuan was puzzled. These pretty Western-style desserts had always been irresistible to children.
Even she, an adult, could barely resist them.
"Are kids these days really this picky?"
Song Xuanxuan was a little speechless. She picked up a small spoon, scooped up some strawberry cake, and put it into her mouth.
"Yao Yao, if you won't eat it, Sister Song will. Look, it's delicious."
Song Xuanxuan deliberately chewed with big bites in front of Lu Xiyao, looking thoroughly delighted.
She truly was enjoying it.
The hotel's dessert chef had been brought in from Italy, and his skills were quite impressive.
The little girl glanced at Song Xuanxuan, sighed, and said,
"Big sister, you don't understand."
"Huh?"
Song Xuanxuan froze. What was it that she didn't understand?
Well, she hadn't eaten anything Lu Qin had made before, so it wasn't her fault.
Only then did Lu Xiyao remember that she had brought several boxes of Ice Crystal Cake with her before leaving.
She immediately brightened up.
"Big sister, where are the boxes of things I brought?"
"Oh, you mean those boxes of White Sugar Cake? They're in my drawer."
Song Xuanxuan dug the strawberries out of the cake cup and stuffed them into her mouth.
"Please bring them over for me."
"Yao Yao, those probably aren't tasty. There are so many desserts here."
"Just eat these."
Those boxes of "White Sugar Cake" were packed in white plastic bags, like something bought from a street food stall.
There was no need to say it—they definitely wouldn't taste good.
Apparently, the little girl's dad had asked her to bring them to the chairman and his wife.
This "White Sugar Cake" bought off the street...
Wasn't it a little shabby?
After thinking it over, Song Xuanxuan immediately understood.
President Shen's former husband seemed to have left the marriage with nothing. His life must have been tight now, and he couldn't afford nice gifts.
So he had simply asked the little girl to bring over something casual.
Sigh...
Song Xuanxuan thought that when the chairman and his wife arrived later, it would be better not to take out those boxes.
She should preserve that "former husband's" dignity.
"Big sister, you don't understand. Please bring them over for me."
Song Xuanxuan was speechless. This little girl was so mature for her age. What was there that big sister didn't understand?
Though she thought that, Song Xuanxuan still brought the boxes over.
The little girl happily and expectantly accepted them with both hands and set them on the table.
"One box is mine. I'll eat it first."
The little girl was quite clever. She was afraid Grandpa wouldn't get enough from one box and would come "snatch" hers later.
Grandpa often "snatched" her snacks!
She opened the box and saw the exquisite little square pastries inside, white and translucent. Lu Xiyao couldn't help exclaiming,
"Wow! So pweetty!"
Song Xuanxuan scraped the strawberry cake cup clean with her spoon and licked the cream from the corner of her lips.
She was about to grab a piece of dried mango when she heard the little girl's voice.
Turning her head, she saw delicate, crystal-clear pastries lying in the simple plastic box.
This... wasn't White Sugar Cake. It looked rather good.
"Yao Yao, what is this?"
Song Xuanxuan leaned closer and asked curiously.
The moment she leaned over, a rich fragrance drifted into her nose.
It smelled wonderful.
"Dad said it's called Ice Crystal Cake."
"Ice Crystal Cake? I've never heard of it. Is it good?"
"Of course it's good! Everything my dad makes is super delicious."
The former husband had made it?
It wasn't bought from a street stall?
She had misunderstood.
Foodie Song Xuanxuan swallowed. This Ice Crystal Cake looked pretty good, and she wanted to try some.
But she had just said it wouldn't taste good, so she was too embarrassed to ask now.
Besides, it belonged to a child. How could an adult have the nerve to ask for some?
Lu Xiyao picked up a piece, opened her little mouth, and took a bite.
It was soft, chewy, and springy.
It had the refreshing smoothness of jelly, along with the delicate texture of a rice cake.
Children liked this unbeatable texture and flavor even more.
Lu Xiyao chewed the Ice Crystal Cake without saying a word, savoring the delicious treat.
Her big grape-like eyes curved into happy crescents.
"It's so yummy!"
Lu Xiyao finished a piece in just a few bites, then licked her fingers.
Song Xuanxuan pressed her lips together.
Was it really that delicious?
Children didn't lie. Song Xuanxuan really wanted some too. What should she do?
She couldn't bring herself to ask.
Lu Xiyao immediately picked up another piece and stuffed it into her mouth.
She smacked her lips as she ate with relish.
Foodie Song Xuanxuan finally couldn't hold back any longer.
"Um, Yao Yao, could you let big sister have a taste?"
"Big sister, didn't you just say this wasn't as tasty as those cakes?"
The little girl had a good memory. Big sister had just said dad's food wouldn't taste good, so she wasn't giving her any.
Song Xuanxuan quickly smiled apologetically. "I'm sorry, Yao Yao. Big sister didn't know good food when she saw it. The Ice Crystal Cake your dad made must be delicious."
"Just looking at it makes me crave it!"
Only after hearing Song Xuanxuan's pleading and praise did Lu Xiyao nod.
"Okay, but you can only have half a piece. Just a taste."
"Half a piece it is. Hehe, thank you, Yao Yao."
Lu Xiyao used a fork to cut half a piece for Song Xuanxuan.
Song Xuanxuan popped it directly into her mouth.
Soft and chewy, sweet without being cloying. When she bit into it, rich aromas of rice and osmanthus filled her mouth.
Some flavors simply couldn't be described with words.
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