Chapter 194 Let's have a little gesturing?
Han Li finished one and felt it might not be enough, but he was too embarrassed to ask Lin Changning for more.
So he started talking to Lin Changning about the various snacks in Taiyuan.
“Brother, let me tell you, there are a few more I haven’t finished talking about yet. The braised pork at Xu’s shop is stewed until it’s tender and melts in your mouth. Go to the east end of the city and buy a pancake, the kind that’s crispy on the outside. Add their braised pork to it, oh my, the taste is priceless.”
"Then I must try it when I get back."
"There's another one, and another one. This one is unpredictable. It's sold by an old man who goes from street to street. He sells pea cakes. You can get a big piece for just one coin. They're sweet, soft, and delicious, perfect for kids."
Qi Rong, who was in front, couldn't help but tease Han Li, who was introducing various delicacies and snacks in Taiyuan to Lin Xiaoliu, saying, "Uncle Qin, your subordinate is quite interesting. I grew up in Taiyuan and never knew there were so many delicious foods."
Qin Zhong felt ashamed and turned to glare at Han Li with a dark face. Han Li scratched his head, not understanding why his commander was suddenly glaring at him.
Maybe she found him too noisy?
Since he was their own commander, they had to give him face. They whispered to Lin Changning that they would talk about it when they arrived at their destination, and then obediently followed behind, riding their horses and walking forward with their commander.
Lin Changning was listening with great interest when the sudden stop felt a bit strange.
With nothing else to do on the road, he took out two more pieces of dried meat, handed one to Qi Rong, and started chewing and eating it himself.
Han Li stared longingly at the two of them, chewing on the dried meat with relish.
He kept swallowing hard, following behind his own team's commander.
This made Qin Zhong feel increasingly unable to bear to look.
They set up camp in the woods that evening. Qin Zhong led Han Li, and Qi Rong led Lin Changning. They lit a torch in the woods and sat together, roasting dry rations.
Toasting them over a fire will soften the dry food biscuits. Sprinkle some salt on top, and take a bite. They're fragrant, with a crispy outer layer and a chewy interior.
It has a sweet aroma of mixed grains and wheat, and a salty taste that makes you want to say nothing.
Lin Changning ate the jerky with the flatbread, her cheeks aching from chewing. She had been eating the jerky as a snack that morning, and although her mother had brought her quite a lot, there weren't many left now.
Han Li shamelessly approached him: "Brother Lin, do you still have any dried meat? I'd like to ask for a piece to make some meat soup and soak some dry bread in."
As he spoke, he touched his belly, which Qin Zhong found somewhat unbearable.
She glared at Han Li and said, "Look at you, so self-important. Are you going to starve to death following me?"
Han Li chuckled: "Commander, I am indeed a little hungry. I've already eaten three dry rations, but I'm still craving more."
"Hey, you're getting all worked up over me. You're still hungry. Go get two more pieces. You can't resist meat every day."
Doesn't he know that everyone else knows him? He's a well-known gourmand in Taiyuan, known for eating a lot and eating well.
He's just eyeing other people's dried meat. What, he's not full yet? He's a commander of a thousand men, yet he's still so spineless.
Lin Changning reluctantly took out a palm-sized piece of dried meat from his pocket and handed it over.
"Brother Han, take it, but I don't have much left."
The implication is that while they might give it to her this time, they might not next time. Her mother only made a small amount, and if they give her a piece here and a piece there, it might all be gone before it even reaches its destination.
It's not that she's stingy; military campaigns are inherently tough, and if you don't eat well, and there aren't any tasty snacks, that would truly be despairing.
Han Li rubbed his hands together, took the dried meat from Lin Changning's hand, turned around and went to find the cook, asking him to grind the dried meat into pieces, cook it into a broth, and then soak some flatbread in it.
After a while, Han Li came running over carrying a pot of meat soup with flatbread.
The pot was filled with a fresh and delicious aroma, and the cut-up jerky released an overpowering fragrance after being cooked.
Lin Changning's stomach rumbled loudly. Qi Rong turned to look at Lin Changning: "Aren't you full, Xiao Liu?"
Lin Changning sniffed: "The aroma of this meat soup is so irresistible, it's making my mouth water."
Han Li chuckled and pulled out a few ceramic bowls: "Come on, let's drink together. A bowl of hot soup is just what you need to feel comfortable at night."
He then personally served two bowls, first handing one to Qin Zhong and then another to Qi Rong: "Try it, try it, soup tastes best when it's hot."
As he spoke, he handed Lin Changning a bowl. Lin Changning took a bite. The flatbread was soaked until soft and tender, but the dried meat still had a bit of chewiness. The soup tasted salty, fragrant, and delicious. After finishing the bowl of soup, Lin Changning couldn't help but let out a comfortable sigh.
"Yes, it does taste delicious."
Han Li had already gulped down two bowls, and Qin Zhong couldn't resist asking for an extra one.
Qi Rong didn't seem very hungry. After eating for a while, he noticed that Lin Changning didn't seem full, so he handed over most of his own bowl.
"I'm full, Xiao Liu, you drink it for me."
Lin Changning naturally took the bowl and ate two mouthfuls, feeling a warm feeling in his stomach.
Now I'm truly full.
Han Li couldn't help but burp, and then called over a soldier to take away everyone's bowls and chopsticks and clean up.
He sat on the ground contentedly, his arms propped up behind him: "Comfortable."
Qin Zhong wiped his mouth and said casually, "After you've eaten and rested for a while, get up and move around a bit. Look at the fat on your waist; if it were any thicker, you wouldn't be able to fit into your armor."
Han Li nodded like a chick pecking at rice: "Yes, Commander, I'll go for a run and move around a bit later."
At this moment, Qin Zhong turned his gaze to Qi Rong and said casually, "Why don't you let your subordinate Xiao Lin spar with Han Li?"
Lin Changning sat on the ground and involuntarily let out a burp. When the two mentioned her, she turned to look at Qi Rong.
"Little Six? How about you have a go at Han Li's place?"
Lin Changning thought for a moment and then nodded: "Okay."
After a meal, some exercise is good for digestion. Lin Changning stood up and patted the dust off his buttocks.
Looking at Han Li, who was still lying on the ground, he said, "Brother Han, want to have a go?"
Han Li braced himself on the ground with both hands and awkwardly got up.
As soon as Lin Changning stood up and walked over, the tall, strong, and robust Han Li made Lin Changning look incredibly petite.
Lin Changning clicked her tongue twice. This Han Li must be at least 1.85 meters tall. She is almost 1.8 meters tall now, but she is still a head shorter than him.
Han Li's robust physique made her appear even smaller and thinner.
She wasn't actually skinny; she just couldn't gain weight no matter how much she ate. All the flesh on her body was muscle, toned and full of strength.
Han Li found an open space, rotated his wrist, and grinned at Lin Changning, who wasn't particularly muscular, across from him.
"Come on, little brother, I won't take advantage of you. You go first, and don't hold back, or you'll be disrespecting me!"
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