Bai Chen wanted to ask about the area. He was a stranger here and didn't know his way around.
He walked over to the stall to see what the vendor was selling.
"Excuse me, what is this?" Bai Chen asked.
The woman running the stall was caught off guard by the arrival of such a handsome young man.
She smiled and said, "Young man, this is Fried Spicy Baba. It's fragrant and delicious. You look like you're from out of town. They're three yuan each, but I'll charge you half price. It's a specialty of our Miao people. Buy some and give it a try. It's really good." As she spoke, she reached for a bag.
Bai Chen had never tried it before. Since he still had to go to Mu Village later, he might as well buy some to tide him over.
"I'll take three to try, then. How much altogether? They look pretty good."
The vendor readily agreed. The weather was getting colder, and all her Fried Spicy Baba had gone cold. With a smile, she said, "Six yuan will do, young man. It's so chilly today. Are you in a hurry? If not, I'll fry them again for you. They don't taste good cold, and the texture isn't right."
Bai Chen really was in a hurry, so he declined. "No need. Just give me some from here. Oh, by the way, ma'am, how do I get to Mu Village?"
At the mention of Mu Village, the vendor looked up and began studying Bai Chen.
A little puzzled, she asked, "Young man, what are you going there for? Any of the other villages are easy to get into. Why Mu Village in particular?"
Bai Chen had no idea why the vendor's expression had suddenly changed.
He gave an