Nian (1/4)

(Catching up on updates first.)

"Texas, you're still too young..."

When Bai Ye heard Texas say, "Just a little spicy," he nearly burst out laughing.

It was such a classic.

You had to know that the so-called "just a little spicy" in Yan cuisine was truly deceptive. More accurately, it was "a hundred million little bits spicy."

"Want to try some?"

Bai Ye took the plate and led Texas aside, then picked up a piece of boiled pork with his chopsticks.

"Come on, open up."

Texas opened her mouth instinctively, and Bai Ye took the opportunity to stuff the slice of meat inside.

A moment later, Texas's cheeks had turned crimson. Her little mouth hung slightly open as she panted continuously.

Bai Ye handed her some ice water. The girl snatched the cup and poured it straight into her mouth, only letting out a breath of relief after a while.

"Bad Guy!"

Texas returned the cup, then punched Bai Ye with her fist.

This guy was simply awful. It was obviously so spicy, yet he had stuffed it into her mouth.

"Oh? How spicy is it? Let me see!"

A pale arm reached over and picked up a slice of boiled pork from Bai Ye's plate.

"What? The flavor's so mild. Didn't I say to add more Sichuan peppercorns and chili peppers?"

Texas abruptly turned around, wanting to see just who this was that dared call this thing not spicy.

Standing beside them was an unfamiliar silver-haired girl. She was dressed quite lightly, looking somewhat out of place compared with the other operators nearby.

Everyone else was wearing winter clothes, so why was this girl dressed even more lightly than in summer?

"Who are you?"

Bai Ye instinctively took a small step forward, shielding Texas behind him.

He sensed an