Chapter 170 Face
But in towns and urban areas, which are relatively prosperous places, there should be many people like Wu Xiaoming who commit crimes.
But she wouldn't say much. She had heard from her grandparents that some families who wanted to save face and couldn't afford to eat meat would dip their fingers in some soybean oil and smear it on their mouths. Then when they went out, they would blame the spendthrift wife for putting too much oil in the scrambled eggs and making them feel greasy.
Just by relying on his boasted willingness to spend money, he was able to successfully find two pretty daughters-in-law for his two not-so-good-looking sons.
It's like you can't have both the inside and the outside at the same time. Cao Li chose the outside, while I chose the inside.
Chu Hong just nodded, indicating that she had learned her lesson.
If you need help from someone, there is nothing wrong with doing whatever she says.
The next morning, Chu Hong was woken up by Cao Li at five o'clock and caught the earliest bus.
Of course, there was also a burden, Comrade Gu Ci, who was traveling with us.
Cao Li was still a very conservative woman. She didn't talk much with Gu Ci. She just nodded reservedly when Gu Ci greeted her and called her classmate Cao.
Because of this, Chu Hong actually had a favorable impression of her.
Having gotten up too early and sitting on the shaky bus, Chu Hong couldn't help missing Zhou Gong and fell asleep again in a daze.
Fortunately, Cao Li was very enthusiastic about going into the city. She kept looking at the scenery outside and taking a look at the clothes and appearance of the young girls on the streets.
When I heard the conductor say that we were about to arrive at Chang'an Road, I quickly called to the people behind me: "We're getting off at this stop."
Gu Ci, who was used as a pillow, also woke up Chu Hong: "We are at Chang'an Road."
Chu Hong instantly became alert. When getting off the bus, she paid special attention and found that there were quite a few aunts and grandmas getting off the bus. Most of them came empty-handed, but occasionally a few were seen carrying baskets or backpacks.
But most of the aunts and grandmas who got on the bus were carrying bulging cloth bags in their hands, and they all looked cautious, fearing that they would be discovered and left quickly.
It was obvious that Cao Li had really been there, and she led them inside.
Chu Hong also discovered that this was not the city center, but rather a somewhat remote place, because the buildings nearby were relatively old, all low blue brick houses mixed with mud brick houses, and the alleys were relatively narrow, so only a wheelbarrow could enter and exit.
Moreover, the alleys here are winding and can definitely be regarded as a representative of the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns.
After walking for about ten minutes, they saw two men guarding the entrance. They looked at them and said, "It's five cents each to go in."
Gu Ci was so considerate that he even paid Cao Li's money.
The main problem is this place. If she hadn't led them, they really wouldn't have been able to find it.
Originally, I was planning to ask the He family indirectly, but this is not a glorious thing, and it would be best if I could keep it from them.
Cao Li was about to pay, but unexpectedly Gu Ci rushed to pay, and snorted proudly: "I'll buy you some Ma Kou Su later, they're so delicious."
Inside is a large square with people hurrying by and many stalls selling goods, but there is no noisy bargaining.
But I can smell the aroma of buns and meat.
Chu Hong saw a stall selling braised chicken and stewed duck on top of baskets with dried lotus leaves placed under them.
Maybe because the price is not cheap, most people buy a small piece or half a piece.
In the past, it sold wontons, using a coal-brick stove to make them freshly wrapped. There were only two small tables and six short bamboo stools on the side, which are now full of customers eating wontons.
There were not enough tables, chairs and benches, and the three people had to eat while squatting.
Further on is the place selling pancakes, which are freshly made in an old iron oven with some meat and pickled plums added to them. They smell really good, but of course they are not cheap, costing 20 cents each.
Gu Ci asked Chu Hong: "Shall we eat here first?"
They went out before six o'clock today, and it's already half past seven, and they haven't had breakfast yet. The gluttony in their stomachs is about to rebel.
Chu Hong happened to see four people eating wontons and getting up to leave. She immediately ran over to take a seat and said to Gu Ci, "Go buy some pancakes."
Then he smiled and said to the lady selling wontons, "Auntie, how much are the wontons?"
"15 cents a bowl, 18 pieces a bowl." The auntie wrapped the wontons without even looking up: "How many bowls do you want?"
"I don't want it." Cao Li, who followed her, leaned over to her ear and whispered, "It's just a little bit of meat. It's not worth it. I can't even fill you up."
"I'll take you to the front to buy some noodles. They're 1.2 cents a bowl."
If she came by herself, it would be most economical to buy steamed buns at three cents each, and two would be enough to fill her up.
Alas, Chu Hong just doesn’t know how to live.
Chu Hong also saw the lady making wontons. She only smeared a little meat on the bamboo sticks, but there was meat in it. She immediately said, "It's rare for you to come out once. I'll treat you to a meal."
He said louder, "Aunt, give us three bowls of wontons."
"Okay." Another uncle who specializes in making wontons responded with a smile and quickly counted the wontons and put them into the pot.
There wasn't much meat in the wontons, and there were no other customers at that time, so within five minutes, the uncle brought three bowls of steaming wontons and placed them on the small table.
Chu Hong also took out some money and counted it for him.
Although Cao Li felt very painful, she still insisted on paying the bill herself: "I can do it myself."
Chu Hong felt that she was not that annoying, not greedy, but rather had a sense of propriety?
After all, she looked at her apples with envy last night, and Chu Hong was worried that she would bring them to the black market in the name of asking for some benefits.
You know what, even though there isn’t much meat in these wontons, they taste really good.
There is a little lard and a little leek in the wonton soup, which smells particularly fragrant. The wonton skin is of even thickness. When you eat it, the wonton filling is delicious and the mouth is full of lingering fragrance. The taste is unexpectedly good.
It's no wonder that this wonton is not cheap, but the business is good. Another young man came, obviously a regular customer: "Uncle Cheng, give me a bowl, add more chili and more lard."
Uncle Cheng laughed and scolded: "How can you be so greedy? Don't you know that making chili sauce is a lot of work?"
Cao Li felt that she was at a disadvantage when she heard this. How could she refuse such a good thing for free? She also called Chu Hong to come over with a big bowl and said, "Uncle Cheng, give us some chili sauce."
Chu Hong really likes spicy food, so she asked for some and put it in a bowl and stirred it with a spoon, which made it more fragrant.
At this time, Gu Ci also came back with three hot pancakes and handed them the pancakes wrapped in yellow paper.
Cao Li firmly refused: "I have a small appetite, a bowl of wontons is enough."
She asked for Chu Hong's apple last night because she was really craving for some fruit that she hadn't eaten for a long time.
It is also the reward for bringing them here.
But you can't ask for too much, it would be inappropriate.
Chu Hong broke off half of the pancake and gave it to her: "I can't finish it either, you can eat some for me and see how it tastes."
Of course it tasted very good. Cao Li, who always said she had a small appetite, finished eating before Chu Hong.
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