127. Osmanthus Cake? Osmanthus Wine? / 128. Rumors and Teasing
Her big, watery eyes were red and swollen; she was crying so hard, it was like a pear blossom in the rain. Zhang Daxian was dumbfounded. Was it really necessary?
"Ahem, well... it seems there's just a new task for you, and they asked me to call you to accept it."
Thinking he might have said something wrong, Zhang Daxian coughed lightly and said with a serious expression.
Sure enough, upon hearing this, Ye Xiaoying's face hardened, and she immediately stopped crying.
"Is that so?"
"There shouldn't be any mistake."
"Don't worry, whether it's for my own sake or to repay Uncle Zhang, I will definitely succeed in this mission!"
Ye Xiaoying rolled up her sleeves and wiped away her tears, making a serious promise with a hint of desperate resolve in her eyes. Zhang Daxian was speechless. This silly child!
On the other side, by the time Ling Feng and Luo Xiyan finished dealing with the clothes they had just bought at the store, quite a bit of time had been wasted.
Ling Feng wanted to mention the cost of the shopping trip, but Luo Xiyan ignored him, which troubled Ling Feng greatly.
Because in her eyes, this is tantamount to being a kept man, or perhaps it's her pride acting up?
In a patriarchal society, the term "female rice" is used to refer to someone who lives off a wealthy woman, and those who live off women are seen as willingly sacrificing their dignity and seeking unearned wealth, which is extremely despised.
To be honest, being a kept man is so appealing; you can finally stop working! But Ling Feng only thinks about it, because he feels it's too immoral.
"At least this mission can be considered a complete success, Xi He gave me Ten-Draw Voucher."
Tsk, this feels really strange. You can enter a lottery just by tearing up the voucher? This kind of setup is really weird.
Without much thought, Ling Feng closed his eyes slightly, tore the voucher open gently, and then casually tossed it into the trash can.
Immediately afterward, it was as if a meteor shower was falling before her eyes, blue and purple light mingling, tearing through the cloud-white void. Then she heard Xi He begin reciting the menu again.
Thank you for your patronage! ×1 (Consolation prize: Osmanthus cake ×1)
Thank you for your patronage! ×1 (Consolation prize: Osmanthus cake ×1)
Thank you for your patronage! ×1 (Consolation prize: Osmanthus cake ×1)
Thank you for your patronage! ×1 (Consolation prize: Osmanthus cake ×1)
Thank you for your patronage! ×1 (Consolation prize: Osmanthus cake ×1)
Thank you for your patronage! ×1 (Consolation prize: Osmanthus cake ×1)
Thank you for your patronage! ×1 (Consolation prize: Osmanthus cake ×1)
Thank you for your patronage! ×1 (Consolation prize: Osmanthus cake ×1)
Thank you for your patronage! ×1 (Consolation prize: Osmanthus cake ×1)
Special Healing Potion! ×100!!
Chapter 127 Osmanthus Cake? Osmanthus Wine
Osmanthus cake?!
Upon seeing the reward again, Ling Feng was momentarily dazed, as she seemed to recall that the osmanthus cakes she had received last time were still stored in her storage space.
Now, there are not only more clothes in the storage space, but also more osmanthus cakes.
Ling Feng hadn't tried it yet, so he didn't know if it would taste good. But it smelled faintly fragrant, and it looked pretty good, so he figured it would be edible.
After thinking for a while, Ling Feng took out a box, took out a small piece, and quickly stuffed it into Luo Xiyan's mouth when she wasn't paying attention.
Ling Feng's actions genuinely startled Luo Xiyan Ling Feng. She hadn't been wary of him to begin with, and this sudden turn of events left her feeling quite helpless.
"Hehe, is it delicious?"
Ling Feng looked smug. She hadn't expected Luo Xiyan to be so careless; she hadn't even reacted to such an action.
However, Ling Feng was somewhat worried about this, because Luo Xiyan seemed to have no sense of caution towards others and did not raise any vigilance or defense against certain people or things.
One's attitude towards life and one's inner choices should guide one to be cautious and prudent in everything one does and in one's words and actions.
Always think carefully before you act, and always maintain an objective and rational mindset. Only in this way can you make the right choices and judgments in life.
Ling Feng was unaware that Luo Xiyan only trusted a handful of people, assuming she treated everyone the same, which led to his assumption.
That makes sense, though.
In fact, no matter how much a stranger tells Luo Xiyan, she won't believe a single punctuation mark. It's not that she doesn't believe them, but she'll selectively take them as lies.
However, after Ling Feng asked her this, she began to savor it carefully.
The rich fragrance of osmanthus is already overwhelming. When you chew it slowly, it is smooth, oily, soft, sweet and not cloying, with a refreshing and delicious taste.
The aroma of rice and oil blends with the fragrance of osmanthus, creating layers of delicious flavors that are distinct yet distinct. The sweetness is complemented by a hint of saltiness, and the fragrant glutinous rice is accompanied by a touch of coolness.
"Osmanthus cake?"
"Mmm, how is it? Is it delicious?" Ling Feng nodded expectantly.
"Tasty."
"Really? If it's delicious, eat more. I have plenty more."
After saying that, Ling Feng handed over the whole box of osmanthus cakes.
Thinking about how Luo Xiyan seemed to barely eat, Ling Feng couldn't help but feel sorry for her. Could she have anorexia?
Having this disease means missing out on so many delicious foods, which is so painful! It's rare to come across something you like to eat, so you have to eat as much as you can!
What Luo Xiyan said earlier wasn't a lie; she broke off a small piece with her index finger and took a sip.
"Made with the highest quality glutinous rice and the perfect balance of herbal aroma from mugwort, this mochi has a chewy outer skin with a subtle grassy fragrance, while the filling is made with the finest mung bean paste. The smooth filling paired with the auspicious mochi skin completes the delicious experience."
"Oh... are you a material analyzer?"
Ling Feng was still thinking about the question from earlier, but after hearing Luo Xiyan's calm and slow answer, she really didn't know what to say.
Calling you a genius is an understatement; directly analyzing the materials used in its creation is going too far.
No, if the method of making it was known beforehand, it wouldn't be surprising.
Ling Feng has a natural talent for analyzing the details in words, so she has her own unique insights into everything she says. Of course, her thinking ability is also quite good.
She had spent less than a second thinking about all these questions.
That's outrageous!
How so?
Luo Xiyan pondered for a moment, then slowly stretched out her hand. Ling Feng thought she was about to perform a magic trick, so his gaze was naturally drawn to her.
It turned out to be true. Whether it was due to magic or not, Luo Xiyan's vision seemed to be blocked for a moment. In fact, Ling Feng himself felt the same way, but he got used to it and no longer felt it.
The next moment, Luo Xiyan was holding a jade bottle in her hand. The bottle was pure white, without any patterns, and as smooth and flawless as mutton fat jade.
"What is this?" Ling Feng asked curiously.
"Do you want to give it a try?"
Luo Xiyan's tone carried a hint of ill intent, which only made Ling Feng more curious.
Luo Xiyan opened the bottle, Ling Feng could immediately smell a faint fragrance, which seemed to be the scent of osmanthus!
"Is this a bar?"
After learning the truth, Ling Feng felt inexplicably speechless.
Why would a young girl carry alcohol with her all the time? And how can a minor drink alcohol!
This was the first thing Ling Feng thought of. At this moment, she didn't seem to realize that she used to go to bars with her so-called good brothers every day during junior high school.
He was proficient in drinking and smoking, and every day when he came home he would be scolded by Ling Xiaoyu. Sometimes he would even talk back, which made his teachers and classmates very worried.
The saddest person was still Ling Xiaoyu. Sigh, the rebellious phase of adolescence...
"Osmanthus wine."
"Drink less, it's bad for your health."
Ling Feng thought for a while, then sighed helplessly, but still tried his best to keep smiling.
"Um."
Luo Xiyan noticed the subtle change in Ling Feng's expression and took the initiative to "explain".
"After autumn arrives, the Hakka people, who eat according to the season, will use a green duster to knock down the osmanthus flowers, seal them in glutinous rice wine, and wait until the following year when they open the jar. The aroma of the wine will fill the mouth, and one sip will bring the sweet taste of reunion."
For thousands of years, they have always followed the traditional Hakka method of brewing wine, without adding sugar, diluting water, or accelerating aging. They only use fresh flowers and glutinous rice for fermentation, put it into old wine jars, and age it in the cellar for 100 days and nights to obtain a sweet and lingering flavor.
It only takes a moment to capture your heart~
"This... I suspect you're trying to mislead me, and I have ample evidence!"
Whether it was due to Luo Xiyan's vast knowledge or not, Ling Feng was utterly impressed by her words.
"The bright yellow liquor is soft yet dazzling under the light. Take a sip and you'll experience a refreshing and mellow taste, like an autumn breeze brushing your lips and teeth. The aroma of the liquor lingers on your tongue, and the sweetness of osmanthus fills your heart."
A perfect 6 degrees, smooth and not harsh on the throat, a slow sip allows one to relax both body and mind unconsciously. And when you're pleasantly tipsy, even your sleep that night becomes sweeter.
Are you sure you're listening to me?
Standing to the side, Ling Feng sighed deeply, but couldn't bear to interrupt the girl as she was speaking earnestly.
"Why don't you give it a try?"
Unbeknownst to her, Luo Xiyan had a slightly ingratiating smile on her face and pulled Ling Feng closer.
For a moment, Ling Feng only felt a sense of dreamlike beauty at that beautiful and natural smile, and did not notice the changes that had occurred in the girl.
"Uh, I can't agree to everything you say just because you're pretty. Drinking as a minor is bad for your health... no! Drinking as an adult is bad for your health too!"
Chapter 128 Gossip and Witty Remarks
Hey! Where have you two been having so much fun?!
When Su Xiaoxiao saw Ling Feng and Luo Xiyan return, she put her hands on her hips, her face puffed up with anger. She didn't like this kind of departure without saying goodbye.
They were having a great time shopping, but when they turned around, they realized that two people were missing from the queue. They thought they could buy something for the others, but in the end, they couldn't buy anything.
"Sorry, I just went to buy something."
Ling Feng remained calm and apologized with a very apologetic expression. Although he knew Su Xiaoxiao was just joking, he still felt he had to show his appreciation.
Instead, seeing Zhao Ping hiding to the side and chuckling, Ling Feng immediately knew what had happened—it was definitely this guy's doing!
"Sorry, we went together~"
Compared to Ling Feng, Su Xiaoxiao had long been used to Luo Xiyan's indifferent attitude.
"Commonplace" can also be used to describe indifference, a habit that can leave people feeling helpless.
That's fine too. Su Xiaoxiao also hopes that this young lady, who is indifferent to most things, can play a little longer. At least it's much better than her always appearing and disappearing without a trace, and being so unpredictable, right?
The worst part is that sometimes it can be terrifying, like a ghost!
As a friend, Su Xiaoxiao felt very gratified.
"Brother, let's go to the amusement park!"
When Ling Wanqing saw Ling Feng, she ignored the stares of others and rushed over to throw herself into his arms.
In just a moment, Ling Feng garnered another wave of hatred from passersby, which left him somewhat amused and exasperated.
My dear sister, you're such a grown woman, why do you still act like a little kid?
To be honest, Ling Feng couldn't possibly complain; at least the usual perks would still be there.
Are you confident you can help me put my kimono back on?
Ling Feng's thoughts were a bit strange. He suddenly recalled a sentence he had just heard from a certain person not long ago. Although he knew that he and Ling Wanqing were not related by blood, he absolutely could not have such thoughts!
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"Let's go together then. We still have plenty of time, so why not have some fun?"
As soon as Ling Wanqing finished speaking, Zhao Ping, not wanting to miss an opportunity to stir up trouble, made a sarcastic remark, while Ling Feng and Yuwen simultaneously gave him a disdainful look.
Damn it, you were the one who wanted to go and have fun, weren't you?