When he came back out, he looked at Lu Ao's bamboo basket and couldn't help asking, "That's quite a haul. How long did you dig for?"
"Not long. Just one morning."
"Then your skills are something else!" The shop owner gave him a thumbs-up. "I've run this shop here for so many years, and I've seen plenty of people come dig for Blood Eels. I've never seen anyone as efficient as you."
"Just dug around a bit." After finishing a bowl of clam rice noodles, Lu Ao said, "Bring three more bowls."
"Sure thing. I'll head into the kitchen and make them right away. Eat as much as you want. I won't charge you for the rest."
The clam rice noodles had to be made in foil. By the time Lu Ao finished the three bowls he had just ordered, another three fresh bowls were brought over.
Lu Ao opened the foil, and billowing steam rose from the clam rice noodles, carrying the fresh fragrance of clams straight into his face.
He narrowed his eyes, his face full of satisfaction.
The shop owner watched him eat the clam rice noodles in utter amazement.
All the bowls in his shop were large. Usually, two bowls were enough for a man, while someone with a bigger appetite might manage three. This was the first time he had ever seen someone eat six bowls in one go.
With that appetite and strength, it was no wonder Lu Ao could dig up more than ten jin of Blood Eels in a single morning.
Lin Gongshang was fairly punctual. He returned after about an hour and a half. It was already past one o'clock, and Luo Xiaohui had gone home for lunch.
He had been too embarrassed to go with her, so he came to