"Boss, give me a plate of cabbage and pork dumplings, a plate of shrimp dumplings, and a plate of mushroom and chicken dumplings!" Zhang Yixing said while winking at Ouyang Guang.
Ouyang Guang was stunned for a moment, then realized that Zhang Yixing remembered that he didn't eat leeks. This detail that was taken to heart by someone made her feel warm instantly.
"Wow, young man, you have a good memory!" The boss responded with a smile, "Wait a moment, I'll be there soon!"
While waiting for the dumplings to be served, Kim Seung-hyun looked curiously at the decoration inside the store. There were traditional Chinese lantern paintings on the wall and a pot of daffodils on the counter. "Is the Chinese lantern festival very lively? Is it different from the Korean lantern festival?"
Ouyangguang held his chin and thought for a while: "Little Big Women is the prelude to the Spring Festival. Everyone will clean the house, prepare food for the Spring Festival, and sit together as a family to eat dumplings in the evening. Moreover, the customs in different places are also slightly different. Some places will even offer sacrifices to the Kitchen God."
"It sounds interesting!" Kim Seung-hyun's eyes were full of longing, "I really hope I can have the opportunity to visit China in the future."
As they were talking, steaming dumplings were served on the table. Shrimp dumplings and mushroom dumplings were Ouyangguang's favorite.
Kim Seung-hyun took a big bite of the dumpling and gasped because it was so hot, but he still said vaguely: "It's too much! I've decided that when Xiaoguang comes back to China, I will eat dumplings for him!"
Zhang Yixing was so amused that he kept laughing. He picked up a dumpling and put it into Ouyang Guang’s bowl: “Eat it quickly. You won’t be able to eat it if it gets cold.”
Ouyangguang lowered his head and took a bite of the dumpling. The warmth of the meat filling and the kindness of his friend warmed his heart.
The three of them ate and talked, recalling the fun of practicing during this period and imagining their dreams for the future.
“Xiao Guang, go home and spend some time with your family. Don’t get too tired.” Zhang Yixing picked up a dumpling and put it into Ouyang Guang’s bowl. “But don’t neglect your practice. When you come back, we’ll continue to sprint towards our dreams together!”
“Got it, Brother Yixing! I will definitely make time to practice every day.” Ouyang Guang nodded and promised, “When I come back, we will make another concerted effort and strive to advance to the next level in the next assessment!”
Jin Shengxian raised his drink cup: "Come on! Cheers to Xiaoguang's vacation, to the improvement in the assessment, and to our dreams!"
"Cheers!" The crisp sound of clinking glasses rang out in the dumpling restaurant, carrying the young people's expectations and blessings.
Back in the dormitory, Ouyang Guang began to pack his luggage. He carefully put some small gifts he bought in Korea into the box, and sorted out his practice notes and music scores and put them into his backpack. The moonlight poured into the room through the window, adding a bit of tenderness to this night when he was about to return home.
The next morning, before daybreak, Ouyang Guang dragged his suitcase out of the dormitory. The cold wind howled, but it could not blow away his expectations.
"Be careful on the road, and remember to report safety when you arrive." At the airport, Zhang Yixing helped Ouyang Guang adjust her apron, his eyes full of concern.
"Don't worry, I'm not a child anymore." Ouyang Guang said with a smile, feeling warm in his heart.
Jin Shengxian hugged Ouyang Guang's shoulders and said, "Xiaoguang, I'm waiting for your local specialties! If you don't bring them, I will never forgive you when I come back!"
“Got it! I will definitely bring you the most authentic 㱕!” Ouyang Guang played around with Kim Seung Hyun for a while, then gave Zhang Yixing a hug, “Brother Yixing, Seung Hyun, wait for me to come back!”
"We're waiting for you! Have a nice trip!"
The moment he turned and entered the security check channel, Ouyang Guang looked back at his two friends. They were standing in the crowd and waving at him, and their figures gradually became blurred.
Outside the porthole, the outline of Seoul gradually blurred and the lights in the cabin dimmed.
Ouyang Guang leaned against the window, looking at the coastline looming under the clouds. When he left seven months ago, he was just a student on a graduation trip; now, he has been training alone in Korea for so long.
Mom and Dad, I'm back!
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