Seeing the small plates set in front of him, Xiao Xiao didn't stand on ceremony with the Elegant old man.
He casually reached out and picked up a pastry.
He loved every kind of pastry his family made.
"Shangqing, you should try some too."
The Elegant old man invited his young friend with a smile.
"These are from my old classmate's teahouse."
"They taste wonderful."
Shangqing looked at the pastries.
Their delicate appearance piqued its interest.
It looked up at the Elegant old man.
The Elegant old man smiled and nodded.
"Go ahead and try one."
"They really are delicious."
Shangqing slowly reached out and picked up a pastry.
"How is it?"
As soon as Shangqing took a bite, the Elegant old man asked eagerly,
"Is it good?"
Shangqing nodded.
"It's good."
It practically melted in its mouth, sweet but not cloying.
It was indeed the work of a master.
Shangqing soon finished the pastry.
After a sip of flower tea, it narrowed its eyes slightly.
The pastry went perfectly with the tea.
"Haha."
The Elegant old man laughed.
"I'm glad you like it."
"Then have some more."
"Pastries don't keep for long."
"Xiao Xiao brought so many over that I was worried they might go bad."
"But now that's all taken care of."
"You can all help me eat them."
Shangqing Boy inclined its head slightly.
It picked up another pastry.
A hint of amusement flickered in Xiao Xiao's eyes.
If he'd known Grandpa Ouyang had such a special guest, he would've brought even more pastries.
The rain grew heavier.
Its sound came from outside.
The world was filled with its clamor.
"I didn't expect the rain to get this heavy today..."
The Elegant old man sounded a little