ca-book Chapter 9 First Taste
Chapter 9 First Taste
The aroma of the steamed buns gradually wafted out.
Su Qingxue took a few steps forward, closing the distance between herself and Chen Yuan. She fidgeted with the hem of her clothes, looking somewhat nervous, but still pretended to be casual as she spoke.
"Um... I was just passing by, and I didn't expect to see you here."
"That's quite a coincidence."
"...Yes, it is quite a coincidence."
After Su Qingxue finished speaking, she looked at Chen Yuan, who was all smiles.
He muttered to himself helplessly.
"What a straight man! It's not even six o'clock yet, and you actually believed me when I said I was just passing by!"
Su Qingxue felt somewhat frantic, but even more frustrated.
It seems that the road to catching up with Chen Yuan is indeed long and arduous.
The two hadn't spoken for many years, and their sudden appearance made them both very reserved. They didn't have much to say to each other, and after a few forced words, the conversation stalled.
Just as Su Qingxue was trying to find a topic to talk about.
She was suddenly drawn in by a fragrance.
"What's this smelling like? It smells so good."
"I opened a breakfast shop selling fresh meat buns, and today is only the second day of business."
"The steamed buns are almost done. Do you like steamed buns? If you do, I'll treat you. Are two enough?"
Su Qingxue quickly nodded.
These steamed buns were made by my senior brother!
Made by hand!
The buns were steamed very quickly.
The aroma of the fresh meat buns wafted outwards in waves, like ripples of wheat.
Chen Yuan picked out two and placed them on a plate to cool.
"Wait a moment, it's too hot right out of the pot. Let it cool down before you eat. Why don't you come in and stand for a while? Isn't it a bit cold outside? I think it's going to get windy."
Su Qingxue happily agreed, and then carefully moved closer.
With a gust of wind, the steamed buns will be ready to eat in no time.
To make it easier for Su Qingxue to eat, Chen Yuan put the two buns back into the bag, and then added a note to her, fearing she might feel embarrassed.
"Tell me if it's not enough."
"Okay~"
Su Qingxue stared at Chen Yuan almost without blinking.
Chen Yuan looked much the same as when she last saw him; his appearance hadn't changed much.
No, he's even more handsome!
Moreover, Chen Yuan was quite flamboyantly handsome in college, but now, after years of experience, his once handsome face has become more mature.
It looks very reliable and dependable.
Su Qingxue held the steamed buns in both hands, looking at Chen Yuan while stuffing them into her mouth.
I didn't even notice what the steamed buns tasted like.
Wait until her inner monologue ends.
Su Qingxue's brain suddenly received another strong signal.
"Wait, what's that in my mouth? Why does it taste so good?"
After being blessed by the system, the steamed buns, in addition to their original rich wheat aroma, also have a faint fragrance of bamboo.
And it maintains its best condition and taste until it is taken out of the pot.
With one bite, you can taste the soft and springy texture of the bun skin, the sweetness of the meat juice, the chewiness of the meat, and the finishing touch of the scallions.
The flavors are perfectly balanced, simply divine!
Su Qingxue was stunned. She gently covered her lips with her slender fingers and said in disbelief.
"Senior brother, these steamed buns are so delicious!"
Chen Yuan hadn't even had a chance to speak.
Two voices could be heard from afar.
"Steamed buns! Young man, are the steamed buns ready?"
"Thank goodness I made it in time! I want to eat steamed buns!"
Chen Yuan looked over and, sure enough, it was Grandpa Zhang and Grandpa Xu who had come to buy steamed buns yesterday morning.
Despite their advanced age, they can still run quite fast.
They were in front of Chen Yuan in the blink of an eye.
Grandpa Xu was only two steps behind Grandpa Zhang.
He wiped the sweat from his forehead, took a few deep breaths, and said with a hint of complaint.
"Why are you running so fast, you old codger?"
Grandpa Zhang took a few deep breaths, but instead of answering, he anxiously spoke to Chen Yuan.
"Steamed buns! Twenty! I want twenty steamed buns!"
After he finished speaking, he turned back to Grandpa Xu and said...
"Of course I have to run fast, you old geezer. If I'm late, you might wipe us all out."
Grandpa Xu rolled his eyes at Grandpa Zhang and said, quite unconvinced.
"You old codger, do you think I'm that kind of person?"
After saying that, he turned to Chen Yuan and said...
"How many are left? Pack them all up for me."
Grandpa Zhang: ……
Chen Yuan quickly packed 20 buns into a bag and then said.
"Grandpa, I've changed the steamer baskets. Now each basket can steam 40 buns. There are three baskets in total. After deducting the ones we eat and the 20 buns that this grandpa just bought, there are 96 buns left."
He quickly ate two of them while no one was around.
After hearing this, Grandpa Xu was stunned for a moment, and then quickly changed his words.
"Fine, give me 40 then. Your steamed buns are so delicious, I'm not planning to cook lunch or dinner, I'll just eat your steamed buns."
After packing up a large pile of steamed buns, Chen Yuan handed them to Grandpa Xu.
Grandpa Zhang, standing to the side, stuffed a steamed bun into his mouth while making fun of people.
"Old Xu, what are you pretending for? I'll take all the rest, but why did you give up when they said there were 96?"
"I'm not trying to be mean, but from your youth until now, what else can you do besides putting people down?"
"You've become useless, that's all you do, you just love to tease me."
"Old Zhang, you're not going to die, you think I won't give you a couple of whacks?"
The two old men clearly had a deep friendship; they were both sarcastic and playful, but they had smiles on their faces, suggesting they often joked like this.
After the two left.
Su Qingxue, who had been staring in disbelief, came to her senses.
"Senior brother, isn't this only the second day of your business? How come these two old men bought 60 steamed buns right away?...Are they even going to finish them?"
"There are many people in my family, I think we should be able to finish it."
After Chen Yuan finished speaking, he smiled and looked at Su Qingxue, asking with concern.
"How is it? Do you think it's delicious?"
Su Qingxue nodded hurriedly, looking as cute as a little rabbit.
"Delicious! Senior brother, how are you so amazing? How can you cook everything? Your steamed buns are so delicious, I've never eaten such delicious steamed buns before!"
"If you like it, have some more. Do you want more? I'll get you two more."
"Yes! Your steamed buns are so delicious, two are definitely not enough!"
At last.
Su Qingxue ate four steamed buns before stopping.
These steamed buns are delicious and flavorful, and you don't get tired of eating them even if you eat a lot.
If she weren't already full, she definitely could have kept eating.
I finished eating the steamed buns.
Su Qingxue showed no sign of leaving, and Chen Yuan wasn't sure what she was there for, so he got her a small stool and sat down next to her.
He, on the other hand, focused intently on selling steamed buns.
Su Qingxue chatted with him casually.
He even brought up Chen Yuan's father, trying to use Chen Da to bring the two closer.
soon.
Chen Yuan put eight steamed buns into a bag and handed it to the chubby boy in front of him.
"You're here pretty early today."
Were you late yesterday?