When Yunling arrived at the Lu family's business, she didn't see Lu Jiamin, but instead saw Lu Yinghuai standing at the door. Before she could even open her mouth, Lu Yinghuai asked with a smile in his eyes:
"Good morning, Lingniang. Minniang is having breakfast inside. Would you like some, Lingniang?"
Although Yunling arrived early, she had already filled her stomach with two large steamed dumplings and was quite full. Besides, it was unreasonable for her to ask someone to do something and then expect to get their breakfast too.
"The breakfast selection inside isn't very extensive; it's just some fresh meat wontons, fried dumplings, glutinous rice fish skin dumplings, rice noodles, bamboo-pressed noodles, pancakes, steamed eggs, and seafood porridge."
When Yunling heard the word "pan-fried dumplings," she clearly heard her stomach rumble. She had eaten the steamed ones, but the pan-fried ones might have a different flavor.
"These pan-fried dumplings..."
"The pan-fried dumplings come in various fillings: assorted pork, chicken, shrimp, sauerkraut, chives, radish, green beans, and tofu. Which one do you like, Lingniang?"
Yunling was utterly astonished. She couldn't even imagine the life of such a wealthy family, and what was worse, she wanted to try a little of everything. However, this request was perhaps a bit too demanding, so she said:
"I want one with fresh shrimp filling."
"Okay, then I'll have a chicken filling, Uncle Cao will have a pork filling, and Min Niang will have a sauerkraut filling. That way, we can take turns eating, and each of us can try four different flavors at once. Next time we come, we can taste the remaining four flavors again."
Yunling wanted to clap her hands in delight. She really thought Lu Yinghuai's suggestion was excellent. Because she was thinking about those four flavors, she didn't even take Lu Yinghuai's words "come again next time" to heart.
Yunling was welcomed upstairs. Lu Jiamin, who was eating porridge at the time, waved frantically at Yunling when she saw her.
"Lingniang, Lingniang~"
"Sister Lu."
Why are you here so early?
"If there's something to do, it's natural to do it earlier."
As soon as she finished speaking, Lu Yinghuai and Uncle Cao each brought up two plates of fried dumplings. Yunling called out to Uncle Cao and sat down next to Lu Jiamin. Lu Yinghuai then sat down next to Yunling, while Uncle Cao naturally sat in the remaining seat.
"This serving of pan-fried dumplings contains eight. I've already replaced them all, so everyone can try four different flavors. If that's not enough, you can ask the chef to bring you another serving."
Yunling took the plate and shook her head, saying, "That's enough. I ate two steamed dumplings before I came. I'm just craving something and want to satisfy my craving."
"It's a blessing to eat well," Uncle Cao chimed in, then brought out the condiments. "Little Madam, would you like a little vinegar, soy sauce, and mustard?"
"Okay, thank you, Uncle Cao."
Yunling first picked up a shrimp-filled dumpling and dipped it in the vinegar dish. The vinegar was slightly sour, which balanced out the greasiness of the fried dumpling. After taking a bite, the taste was very refreshing.
She then picked up a piece of minced pork and dipped it into the soy sauce dish. The soy sauce didn't taste like salty beans; it was very fragrant, slightly sweet and spicy. Yunling felt that this soy sauce would taste good even if you dipped the soles of your shoes in it.
Yunling twisted the dumpling with satisfaction, then picked up another one filled with sauerkraut. This time, she chose to dip it in mustard sauce, but the mustard sauce wasn't as spicy as the chili sauce. Yunling quickly chewed a few more times to finish the fried dumpling, so as to cover up the taste of the mustard sauce.
It has been a long time since chili peppers were introduced to the world. As far as Yunling knows, chili peppers originated in the tropical regions of Central and South America. They were later brought back to Western countries by the Coppa, but they were not very popular there. So they were then introduced to Africa and became popular there.
Later, as some people from Africa were sold to Central and South America, this chili pepper was brought back to its place of origin. Later, some merchants brought this chili pepper to my country, but at first, the Chinese, like those in Western countries, only regarded it as an object of appreciation. Later still, they began to use it as a condiment and even became so fond of it that they couldn't help but like it.
Since this chili pepper originated in Central and South America and was favored by the Maya, it must have existed long ago. It's a pity that our country's navigation technology is insufficient to cross the Atlantic to Central and South America, which is a great regret.
"I'm done eating. I'll go clean up the paints first. Lingniang, take your time eating, no rush."
"Min-jie, let me help you."
With just a few simple words, the two left. Yunling came to her senses and realized that only she and Lu Yinghuai were left on the second floor. She knew she shouldn't have been thinking such nonsense. She should have eaten the fried dumplings earlier. Now she was home, wasn't she?
She deserves to die!
How about pan-fried dumplings?
"fine."
"How's the seasoning?"
"fine."
What do you think of me?
"quite……"
Yunling was stunned when she heard what Lu Yinghuai said. She turned her head and her eyes met.
He...he...he was asking her, what did Juejue think of him...he...he was like...?
Lu Yinghuai also stared blankly at the person in front of him, a smile in his eyes.
"Support what?"
His questions were intriguing, and as he moved closer, the atmosphere became ambiguous.
"You're...you're...you're pretty slutty, huh? I...I didn't mean that. I meant you're pretty promiscuous, no, no, pretty flirtatious, no, no."
Yunling immediately covered her mouth to prevent any more inappropriate words from escaping.
Lu Yinghuai's left eyebrow was raised sharply, a fact that he could never have imagined was so fickle in this person's mind.
Did he secretly hug her in the carriage, and she discovered his little secret?
Or should I secretly stay with her in an open space all night, making her feel it's too abrupt?
Or perhaps it was because of the rumors about Uncle Song San at Song Family Village that she misunderstood?
Lu Yinghuai was puzzled, but he didn't want this matter to become a thorn in his side, so he asked:
"I don't know where I'm flirtatious, promiscuous, or promiscuous. Please enlighten me, Lingniang."
"I...I...you...you..."
Yunling had no idea that these words would come out of her mouth; however, she figured it was better to torment others than to waste her own life on internal strife.
Yunling took a soft breath, her eyes flickering, and said:
"Stop pretending. Don't think I don't know that you're not this gentle and refined at all behind the scenes. The first time I met you, you were a scoundrel with a foxtail grass in your mouth, who would stir up trouble. You're a wolf in sheep's clothing."
Lu Yinghuai remained unmoved, instead tilting his head to look at Yun Ling with a mischievous smile. He was truly growing more and more fond of this little one.
“Lingniang, you can’t wrong me. I was young and naive a few years ago, so I was naturally a bit frivolous. But aren’t you no longer that little girl with clenched fists?”
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