Why Did He Steal the Little Carriage

Bai Hui ordered a steak set meal, which wasn't expensive. After all, as a food center, the biggest selling point is the wide variety of food options, rather than trying to take a high-end boutique route. It's more suitable for the daily consumption of middle-income citizens.

Liu Chang'an ordered lobster rice crust noodles. He got this dish from the restaurant next to the steakhouse, but the seats in the food court are shared.

"Why are you eating such strange things?" When the dishes were served, Bai Hui looked at Liu Chang'an's food, wrinkled her nose, and found it hard to accept.

Liu Chang'an's crayfish rice crust noodles feature several small crayfish perched on the edge of the bowl, with a large piece of rice crust arching on their backs. The noodles are soaked in the broth beneath the rice crust, which is then used to soak up the broth. The aroma of spiciness is irresistible, and this is definitely not something people who don't eat spicy food should try.

"If a person can even suffer a loss, what can't they eat?" Liu Chang'an picked up a piece of rice crust, dipped it in the red soup, and ate it. It tasted pretty good.

Bai Hui really wanted to ask him if he wanted to eat that, but she was also afraid he would glare at her, and besides, she was eating something herself, so she decided to forget it.

"Next time, I'll treat you to French food at the best Western restaurant in Junsha." Bai Hui cut her steak with a plastic knife.

"Upstairs?" Liu Chang'an pointed to the ceiling.

Bai Hui nodded vigorously. Her selfie in the hotel upstairs had successfully aroused envy and jealousy among many girls. For many girls who pursue a high quality of life, they could understand that going to a hotel didn't necessarily mean doing anything with a man. The service and environment of high-end hotels could satisfy the needs of girls in all aspects, such as vanity, the feeling of being valued and "prestigious", and the lifestyle of the wealthy.

"You've been there?" Bai Hui was somewhat surprised that Liu Chang'an knew. Did this guy really spend so much money to treat An Nuan to a lavish treat just to please An Nuan?

He An Nuan to a French meal, and I treated him to one. It was a truly delightful thing. Bai Hui took a sip of water, ate a bite of fried radish shreds, a piece of cabbage, and a small potato.

Liu Chang'an nodded without saying anything more.

"Is it delicious?" Bai Hui pressed on, asking.

"Well enough."

"I'll treat you next time," Bai Hui said generously.

"Let's talk about it next time." Liu Chang'an didn't refuse outright. He was a very considerate person, after all, Bai Hui had helped him hammer bricks all afternoon.

"I think about the same thing. I don't eat everything, but I want to experience everything," Bai Hui said eagerly. "Dining at a top-notch restaurant must feel very special, but I'm too scared to go alone."

"Are you a fresh ingredient? Besides being edible, what else wouldn't you dare to come into the restaurant?" Liu Chang'an ate his noodles, puzzled.

Bai Hui really wanted to act cute, like saying something like, "Because I'm a cute Little White, I'll get eaten," but she felt that was only appropriate to say to her boyfriend. If she said it now, Liu Chang'an would probably put down his utensils and politely tell her, "You've successfully made me lose my appetite. Goodbye."

"She's not some rich girl. It's normal to feel a little embarrassed and ashamed when going to high-class places, isn't it?" Bai Hui reluctantly admitted, because she didn't think An Nuan was a rich girl either, but An Nuan probably wouldn't feel embarrassed... maybe because she had Liu Chang'an with her.

Bai Hui felt that Liu Chang'an was the kind of person who, even if a megalodon opened its mouth in front of him, would count its teeth.

"Then you don't have to go."

"Don't you find a meal with a sense of ritual very appealing?"

"That's putting the cart before the horse. The essence of dining is to savor the food, not to do unnecessary things before putting it in your mouth," Liu Chang'an shook his head.

Girls are different!

"Actually, shamanic dancing is also a kind of ritual. Next time you eat out, invite a shaman to perform for you before you eat. That would be quite a ritualistic thing to do," Liu Chang'an sincerely suggested.

Bai Hui took a deep breath, deciding not to discuss this with Liu Chang'an anymore. This was probably what they called a difference in values; how could An Nuan stand Liu Chang'an? Bai Hui rolled her eyes at Liu Chang'an while eating.

Liu Chang'an finished eating quickly. The dish was alright, but nothing particularly amazing. It was something he tried once in a while, and he wouldn't be interested in ordering it again.

Bai Hui ate a little slower, but since the portion was small to begin with, she finished her meal while Liu Chang'an was drinking water.

"Hmm... where are you going?" As she walked out of Baolong Center, Bai Hui patted her pretty T-shirt. It was a designer brand. Although Bai Hui couldn't bear to buy a bunch of full-price new items at the counter, she still bought some discounted items.

"Go home and read."

"I'd like to read some books too. Could you recommend an author?" Bai Hui asked with great interest.

William Willis.

"I've never heard of them." Bai Hui actually knows quite a few authors, mostly from textbooks, and many of them have had their works adapted into TV series. Bai Hui also reads their original works, such as "Eternal Love," "Tribes and Empires: Storm of Prophecy," and "Phoenix Seeking Phoenix Seeks Phoenix," which Bai Hui enjoys reading.

"Willis was a German- United States who worked as a sailor. He later created many works based on his own real-life adventures. He started sailing in his teens and once crossed the Pacific Ocean on a raft. He died on his last voyage at the age of seventy. He was a remarkable person who loved what he loved with his life. Look at his works; you can gain courage from them, and you won't be shy in front of a restaurant anymore." Liu Chang'an waved his hand. "Goodbye."

Hmph! Actually, he just didn't want to go with her. Screw it! So arrogant! Bai Hui rolled her eyes at Liu Chang'an's departing figure.

Liu Chang'an felt that people nowadays are increasingly unaware that labor and reading can actually solve more than 80% of the problems in daily life.

Liu Chang'an had no interest in helping Bai Hui solve such a foolish problem. As a whole, one of the problems women face is that a considerable number of girls are both stupid and idle, thinking that in such a high-pressure environment, they only need to let their future partners bear the pressure.

But this was none of his business; Liu Chang'an was simply observing some phenomena of the times out of habit.

"I don't have money to read books anymore."

Liu Chang'an received a text message from Shangguan Dandan. This girl was extremely clever; she not only knew how to read books on her phone but also how to send text messages.

Of course, she had already learned it long ago.

"You can search for it; it's free."

"But these authors are so pitiful. They're always sick, or they get hit by cars, break bones, catch colds, have fevers, headaches, and their families are constantly in trouble. They're even chased down, kidnapped, or castrated by readers... It's so tragic. I feel so sorry for them."

"That's true." Liu Chang'an topped up her account with 100 yuan. "Find books by authors who write slowly; 100 yuan can last you a year and a half."

Shangguan Dandan didn't reply to him anymore, and Liu Chang'an didn't mind. After all, she had been of some help to him, such as helping him discover the two bat invasions. But how did she discover them? He guessed she wouldn't tell Liu Chang'an that.

Curious, Liu Chang'an stared at Shangguan Dandan's coffin... Why did he steal her little carriage back then?

Shangguan Dandan's little carriage—this is a true historical event. My gums are swollen and red today; I feel like there's some internal heat and toxins attacking my heart, making me weak and deficient in the kidneys, and I'm feeling all sorts of discomfort lately.