Chapter 313: This Kind Of Man
"Burp!"
After letting out a satisfied burp, Tang Zi contentedly patted his stomach.
Finally, he was full.
After eating a total of three portions of Mo Wu Tuan, along with various other delicacies from earlier, he finally felt a sense of fullness he hadn't experienced in a long time.
"Are we heading back to the sect now?" Zhou Long secretly clenched his fists, already planning to give Tang Zi a good beating once they got back.
"Sure?" Tang Zi, completely unaware of the impending crisis, responded casually.
The two stood up and prepared to leave side by side when Zhou Long suddenly reached out an arm and draped it over Tang Zi's shoulders.
"Old Zhou, why are you putting your arm around me?"
"I'm afraid you'll run— oh, I mean, it's been a long time since we've seen each other. Just trying to be close."
"Old Zhou, you're really something. Being this enthusiastic, I'm not quite used to it."
"No worries, you and I are good brothers. We should be close."
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The line continued to move forward, and soon it was the turn of the seven people from Han Shi's group.
As they got closer to the stall, the peculiar and pungent smell of the Mo Wu Tuan became even stronger.
However, having waited in line for so long, they gradually became accustomed to the strange aroma.
Except for Keke, whose expression was still slightly off, the others had obviously adjusted. Ying Shuang, in particular, was even sniffing the air from time to time, greedily inhaling the scent floating around.
Hmm… after smelling it for a while, it actually seems quite nice.
Narrowing her beautiful eyes slightly, Ying Shuang's gaze was filled with anticipation.
She was truly curious about how the Mo Wu Tuan would taste.
Following the line forward, as the stall came fully into view, Ying Shuang curiously looked around.
The person who made such an interesting dish—could they be around the same age as the boss?
Or maybe… even older?
Behind the stall, Ye Lingqing was busy working, and from Ying Shuang's angle, she couldn't see his face clearly.
At that moment, Ye Lingqing happened to lift his head and wiped the sweat from his forehead and cheeks with his hand.
Eh? He's a young man around my age?
Ying Shuang blinked, then suddenly let out a soft giggle.
Ye Lingqing, focused on his work, didn't hear her laughter. After wiping off the sweat caused by standing next to the hot oil pan, he continued cooking another portion of Mo Wu Tuan.
At this rate, he would be able to sell out all of his Mo Wu Tuan today—it was a prosperous day indeed.
A satisfied smile appeared on Ye Lingqing's face, his heart full of gratitude toward Qi Han.
In the line, Fu Ya turned her head at the sound of Ying Shuang's laughter and looked curiously at her friend, whose slender shoulders were shaking slightly.
"Shuang, what's so funny?"
"Oh, nothing." Ying Shuang shook her head, though the amusement still lingered in her eyes.
She couldn't help but recall the face of the young vendor she had just seen.
Such a handsome guy.
But… he seemed a bit silly.
The smile on Ying Shuang's face deepened.
The moment that young man had lifted his head had truly surprised her.
But then, when he wiped the sweat off his face, he had inadvertently smudged some coal dust onto his cheeks, turning his originally fair and handsome face into something resembling a little soot-covered cat.
That was what had made her laugh.
She couldn't help but keep watching the stall.
Unfortunately, the handsome young vendor didn't look up again. It wasn't until Ying Shuang followed behind Fu Ya to the front of the stall that he finally looked up while continuing his work and asked,
"How many Mo Wu Tuan would you like?"
"I'll have one. Can it be taken to go?" Fu Ya asked, but Ying Shuang gently tugged on her sleeve.
"Fu Ya, I think it would be more enjoyable to eat here. Why don't we just stay and eat?" Ying Shuang winked playfully, though for some reason, her cheeks were slightly flushed.
"Well…" Fu Ya glanced at the others behind them. "What about you guys?"
"Xin Yan and I plan to eat while strolling through the food street," Ji Yunruo said after exchanging a glance with Ping Xinyan. Over time, their teamwork as food couriers had brought them closer together.
"The three of us will just pack our food and take it back. Besides, there aren't many seats here anyway." After consulting Keke, Qin Yao spoke with a smile.
Although the seven of them had a good relationship, there were still natural levels of closeness between them.
Fu Ya and Ying Shuang had been classmates and roommates for three years, making their bond naturally closer than that of the other staff members. When Ji Yunruo first joined them, she had felt a bit of distance, but Fu Ya was thoughtful, and Ying Shuang was carefree, so the feeling didn't linger too much.
Things changed when Ping Xinyan arrived.
Both she and Ji Yunruo were agility-type spirit masters and worked as food couriers. Additionally, Ping Xinyan had rented a place in Shrek City not far from Ji Yunruo's home. Because of these factors, they quickly became close.
As for the trio from Star Luo City, it was even more evident. The Qin sisters and Keke had always worked well together, and since they were in a somewhat unfamiliar place, even though they got along with everyone, a slight sense of distance still remained.
Fu Ya understood the situation but knew there wasn't much she could do to change it immediately.
Seeing that the others had decided to take their food to go, she nodded lightly. "Alright, be safe on the way back. Shuang and I will eat here."
One by one, the freshly made Mo Wu Tuan was served. Aside from Fu Ya and Ying Shuang, the others took their steaming portions, said their goodbyes, and left.
Watching their retreating figures, Fu Ya let out a soft sigh. "I feel like this situation isn't ideal."
However, her sigh received no response from Ying Shuang, who was sitting across from her.
Fu Ya couldn't help but look up. "Shuang?"
"Ah! Huh?" Ying Shuang snapped out of her daze as if waking from a dream.
Following her gaze, Fu Ya suddenly realized the real reason behind Ying Shuang's choice of seating.
From here, they had a perfect view of the young man cooking the Mo Wu Tuan.
And Ying Shuang had been staring right at him the whole time.
"Don't tell me—" A hint of surprise flashed across Fu Ya's face.
"I'm not!"
Ying Shuang denied it immediately, but an undeniable blush had already crept up her cheeks. "I— I was just curious about how the Mo Wu Tuan is made."
Fu Ya, observant as ever, wasn't fooled by this flimsy excuse. However, she chose not to expose Ying Shuang. Instead, she gave her a deep look before gently saying, "Let's try the Mo Wu Tuan together?"
"Mmm!" Ying Shuang nodded rapidly, as if relieved to change the topic. She picked up a piece with her chopsticks and quickly popped it into her mouth. "Mmm?"
After chewing for a few moments, her eyes instantly lit up.
It's really delicious!
The rich aroma of the beans burst forth in her mouth, blending perfectly with the savory broth, creating an unexpectedly amazing taste.
That young man is really impressive.
Although his cooking wasn't quite on par with their boss's, it was still better than most of the snacks in the food street.
Fu Ya didn't immediately start eating. Instead, she watched as Ying Shuang focused on her food, recalling the strange giggle she had let out earlier in the queue, her insistence on eating at the stall, and the way she had been staring at the young vendor.
Fu Ya raised an eyebrow.
Ying Shuang like this kind of man?
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