Chapter 11
Walking out of the medicine shop, Shen Ah Heng clutched the heavy silver in his hand, pulled Ashina Yu's arm and walked towards the street, while he couldn't help feeling happy in his heart: "I didn't expect to make so much money this time. Come on, let's go to the stinky tofu stall on the street first, otherwise we will be late and miss the closing time!"
Shen Ah Heng turned to the stinky tofu stall as if he was familiar with the place. Seeing that there was less than half a pot of stinky tofu left, he couldn't help but smile and said to the shopkeeper, "Brother, give me some stinky tofu, and double the chili, garlic, and sour beans!"
"Oh, okay!"
The shopkeeper responded, swiftly scooped up the fried stinky tofu that was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, poured various seasonings on it, and handed it to me in an oil paper bag. The special aroma went straight into my nose.
Shen Ah Heng couldn't wait to take a bite, and she kept breathing out because of the heat. She caught a glimpse of the boy standing beside her staring at the oil paper bag in her hand with a bit of curiosity in his eyes, so she quickly waved her hand: "You can't eat this, it's spicy and salty. You haven't recovered yet. I'll buy you something else delicious later."
Upon hearing this, Ashina Yu pursed her lips obediently and nodded gently, as docile as a kitten having its fur stroked.
Seeing how obedient he was, Shen Ah Heng's heart softened, and she pulled him to the tea and snack shop, picking out those rice cakes that melted in the mouth, sweet lotus seed soup, and soft osmanthus cakes.
She filled an oil-paper bag with food and handed it to him, saying seriously, "These are light and will do your body good after eating them."
Ashina Yu looked down at the "healthy" pastry in her hand, then looked up to see the sauce on the corner of her mouth and the stinky tofu she had not finished eating. Under Shen Ahheng's bright and expectant gaze, she still said "hmm" softly and took it obediently. Her pale fingertips grasped the oil paper bag as if she was holding some treasure.
Afterwards, Shen Aheng took Ashina Yu to the cloth shop and grocery store, picked out two pairs of thick-soled coarse cloth shoes for him, a few sets of plain close-fitting clothes, and bought some needles and thread, soap beans and other daily necessities. By the way, he tore off a piece of brightly colored cloth for himself before stopping with satisfaction.
After buying everything, Shen Aheng was reaching out to pick up the heavy bag of cloth, but her wrist was gently pressed by Ashina Yu, who then put all the packages on her back without saying anything, and even took away the roll of cloth in her hand.
He was carrying this pile of things on his back, and his thin shoulders felt slightly heavy, but he stubbornly refused to let her touch them.
Shen Ah Heng looked at his cold and stubborn profile, sighed helplessly, and had to let him go.
When they came out of the grocery store, the sky was already dyed with a light pink sunset glow. The afterglow fell on the bluestone road, stretching the shadows of the two people very long.
After walking down the mountain for a long time, Shen Aheng was thinking about going back to feed the chickens and rabbits when Ashina Yu suddenly tugged at her sleeve and pointed at the sign of the rice shop on the street. Her cold and beautiful face was coated with a layer of warm light by the setting sun, and she looked at her intently.
Shen Ah Heng was stunned for a moment, then he slapped his forehead belatedly, stuck out his tongue and said, "Oh, oh, I almost forgot. Thanks to you for reminding me, otherwise we would have made a wasted trip today."
Having said that, he pulled him and walked quickly towards Mixing.
The two men weighed two full bags of rice and a pot of oil at the rice shop, then went to the butcher's shop and cut a piece of pork belly with fat and lean meat. Then they carried their bags and headed into the mountains.
The sunset glow in the sky gradually faded, dusk spread over the mountains and forests, and the chirping of insects in the forest accompanied the sound of their footsteps, which was quite pleasant.
Ever since they had a windfall, life in the sect had indeed become much more comfortable. They no longer had to be as frugal as before and spend every penny wisely.
When she first picked up Ashina Yu, Shen Ahheng was still busy around the stove, decocting medicine and cooking. But recently, his body gradually recovered, so he took the initiative to take over the cooking work. Every morning before she woke up, he had already washed the rice and put it in the pot, and cut the vegetables. When she woke up, the smell of porridge was already wafting from the stove.
It is also served with a few side dishes, such as pickled vegetables, cold tofu, fried river fish, etc.
Often Shen Ah Heng would casually mention a few dishes the night before, and he would figure out how to make them the next day.
Amazing learning ability.
Not only that, he also took care of all the odd jobs such as chopping wood, drying medicine, and repairing the roof. Even if he was so tired that sweat was pouring down his forehead, he would only take a short break and then silently go back to work. His cool and beautiful face always showed silent seriousness.
This caused Shen Ah Heng to often wonder whether he had picked up a "patient" or a "snail boy"?
With Ashina Yu taking care of all the miscellaneous tasks, Shen Aheng had some free time, so he thought about picking up the skills he had neglected for a long time.
Although Qingxiu Sect is only a small sect in the martial arts world, and the sect has always specialized in medicine and has never attached much importance to martial arts, only teaching some basic martial arts techniques and moves, but as a little girl, she must have some self-defense skills when traveling outside.
So every afternoon, while Ashina Yu was drying medicine in the yard, he would practice some palm techniques and hidden weapons in the open space in front of the hall, starting with the most basic horse stance and practicing internal skills, slowly regaining the feeling of the past, move by move.
After practicing a set of palm techniques, Shen Aheng stopped and took a breath. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and turned around, only to see Ashina Yu sitting on the threshold in front of the temple at some point.
At that time, the setting sun was shining obliquely, and she still looked particularly thin in the sunset. Her long black hair was gently blown by the breeze in the mountains, and a few strands of hair stuck to the side of her white neck, making her jawline look even more sharp.
In the past, I always felt that his face was pale and sick, but now bathed in the afterglow, it actually showed a bit of radiance. His usually cold face was now particularly soft against the twilight.
He still had some unsorted herbs in his hand, but he didn't move. He just looked at her quietly, as if she was the only one left in the world. His long eyelashes cast a faint shadow under his eyes, and his eyes reflected bits of light. He inexplicably exuded the aura of a stable husband.
Shen Ah Heng stared at him for a long time before realizing belatedly that he was actually so handsome.
It is clearly that kind of gorgeousness with a sharp edge, but it is neutralized by the gentleness in its bones, like a rose growing in a misty mountain stream, which obviously has thorns but makes people want to get closer.
The cool evening breeze was blowing, and my heart suddenly felt like being gently bumped by something, and I forgot to move forward.
It was not until the light in front of her eyes suddenly dimmed a little and a cool soft touch gently wiped her forehead that Shen Ah Heng suddenly came back to her senses. She looked up and saw that Ashina Yu had walked in front of her at some point, holding a soft and dry handkerchief in her hand, wiping her sweat very gently.
As the distance got closer, a very faint fragrance suddenly drifted into my nose, with a hint of the taste of the secret land of the Western Regions. It was very light, but very subtle, like an exotic flower quietly blooming in the desert under the moon, mixed with a bit of the coolness of melting snow on the snow-capped mountains.
Ever since his body gradually recovered, Shen Ah Heng always smelled it on him.
My heart felt like it was being gently scratched by a feather, and the tips of my ears felt a little hot. I coughed softly and forced myself to divert my attention: "Um...is there any water? I'm so thirsty."
Ashina Yu answered softly, her Central Plains dialect still a little awkward when she spoke, and the ending tone was softly polished: "Yes, I boiled... water, it's... on the table..."
Shen Aheng responded randomly and walked into the house.
As soon as I entered the house, I saw the food was already on the table.
A plate of stir-fried seasonal vegetables, a bowl of tofu soup, and a dish of small pickled vegetables with a rich sauce. Although they are all ordinary home-cooked dishes, they are served on plain white porcelain plates, arranged neatly, and even the edges are wiped clean, which is pleasing to the eye.
Shen Ahheng couldn't help but sigh, what a snail boy, he managed his life more meticulously than a girl like her, but she inexplicably felt a little guilty.
He had just recovered when she "enslaved" him to cook and do odd jobs. When he was completely well again and returned home, would he be so angry that he would come to settle the score with her when he thought of the "dark" years in Qingxiu Mountain?
There were soft footsteps behind him. He knew who came in without turning around. Shen Ah Heng quickly retracted his random thoughts and said loudly: "You prepared the meal so early. You have worked hard. Let's eat now."
Ashina Yu responded, walked to the table, sat down, picked up the chopsticks and started eating quietly.
He chewed as elegantly as ever, making almost no sound, and he ate up all the food in the bowl without dropping a single grain of rice on the table.
It's like a code of conduct engraved into my bones.
In comparison, Shen Aheng was much more casual. Perhaps it was because he was influenced by his master since he was a child. His master always loved to eat meat and drink wine with big mouthfuls, and didn't pay attention to any table manners. How could a grown man take care of a child be so meticulous? Therefore, Shen Aheng was influenced by his master since he was a child, and he never cared about these things.
Shen Aheng glanced at him secretly and saw that Ashina Yu was eating with her head down, and didn't pay any attention to her "casual" appearance at all.
After dining together for such a long time, Ashina Yu never showed any disdain.
The setting sun outside the window slanted in, and the golden-red light fell on his profile, coating his face with a layer of warm light, making his gorgeous eyebrows and eyes look softer, and his long eyelashes drooped like a butterfly with its wings folded.
With such beauty in front of him, Shen Ahheng couldn't help but pick up the rice faster with his chopsticks, and unknowingly picked up an extra bowl of rice.
As if sensing the unusual gaze in the air, Ashina Yu raised his eyes, his dark eyes reflecting the sunset glow, and asked in a clumsy Central Plains dialect, "More rice?"
I'm not a pig!
How could you ask me if I wanted more rice when I had already eaten two bowls of rice?
Shen Ah Heng put the chopsticks on the table with a "clack" and deliberately frowned: "No, if I eat any more, I will turn into a piglet. I'm not a pig, how can I eat so much!"
Ashina Yu was stunned for a moment, frowning slightly, as if pondering the meaning of "piggy". Staring at her stern brows, he spoke in a straightforward and honest tone, with a hint of hesitation at the end: "No, not fat... I, like... you look good when you eat."
After saying this, his cold eyebrows curved slightly, as if he simply thought the word "piggy" she used was very interesting.
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