"Is this really true? Locusts can be stir-fried to make such a delicious aroma! Truly amazing!"
After thinking for a moment, he continued.
"In the past, I, this young master, also wanted to see it!"
At this moment, as more and more people were attracted, Qin Qing finally finished cooking the locusts. After serving a plate, she handed it to Mu Yang, only to find that Mu Yang's face was flushed and he looked very resistant.
"Little Muyang, if you spill this bowl of locusts, we'll make you watch our hotpot dinner tonight!"
After saying that, Xiao Muyang raised his head and walked out reluctantly.
Qin Qing spoke up at the opportune moment!
"Dear fellow villagers, my grandfather and I are passing through this area and have specially prepared our family's secret recipe for stir-fried locusts. It is highly nutritious, crispy in texture, and has an absolutely delicious aroma. Please do not hesitate to try it. If you don't like it, just treat it as a joke; if you do like it, please give it your support!"
After saying that, Xiao Muyang took the bowl and walked over, but no one reached out to try it; no one wanted to be the first to taste it.
Qin Qing was also somewhat disappointed. She thought someone would dare to do it, but no one was willing to try it even if it was free!
Suddenly, a gentle and clear voice rang out, and everyone looked over in surprise!
"I'll give it a try!"
"This...isn't this the eldest son of the Fang family?"
"You've got guts to try this!"
Qin Qing's eyes lit up when she heard the voice!
"Young master, you certainly have good taste! Please!"
Fang Ran smiled, looked down at the small bowl in Mu Yang's hand, and reached out to grab a locust. The city steward behind him was anxious but could not stop him; his young master was always like this.
Immediately, he put a locust into his mouth, and the crispy and fragrant taste burst in his mouth. The spicy flavor was refreshing and delicious. Even though he was used to eating gourmet food, he was still amazed!
Subconsciously, he put the second one into his mouth. The same taste made him smile with joy. As he took the third and fourth bites, the sound of swallowing could be heard from the crowd.
Just hearing the crispy sound and smelling the enticing aroma was almost too much for them.
When they had eaten half of it, Fang Ran stopped and looked at Qin Qing with slightly fiery eyes, making Qin Qing a little embarrassed!
"Auntie, please pack up the rest and give it to me. I'll buy it all!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the city manager looked bewildered, and the people around him immediately understood what was going on. If the eldest son of the Fang family was so greedy, how much must he eat?
Qin Qing just smiled!
"I'm sorry, sir, today is my first day setting up a stall. I just want everyone to have a taste. If you like it, please come back earlier tomorrow."
After saying that, she plated the rest and placed them on the table!
"Everyone, everything is free today, please feel free to try it!"
Fang Ran didn't say much, but his bright eyes clearly showed that he still wanted more.
This time, finally someone was willing to reach out. One, two, three... Driven by curiosity, the crowd reached out to taste them, and a large basin of locusts was quickly eaten clean.
"It's so delicious! I've never eaten such fragrant food before!"
"My God, I take back what I just said, this is absolutely divine food!"
"I never knew locusts could taste so good! Waaah! I haven't had enough!"
There was even a child pulling on a woman's arm!
"Mother, I want to eat locusts too!"
Urged on by a group of people, Qin Qing shook his head and smiled happily.
"I will set up my stall again at this time tomorrow. If you like, you are welcome to come and buy some. It's fifty coins a bowl!"
Fifty cash is equivalent to ten dollars in modern currency, which is a very reasonable price!
Everyone looked regretful. Qin Qing packed up his things and prepared to leave. Xiao Muyang, full of questions, couldn't help but speak up halfway there.
"Grandma, are locusts really tasty? I actually saw one the other day..."
Qin Qing stopped and looked down at the eight-year-old boy in front of her!
"Grandson, you need to understand one thing: sometimes what you see with your eyes isn't necessarily the truth. The worms that ate meat that day looked very different from locusts, but we just assumed they were locusts."
Xiao Muyang was stunned for a moment, his expression full of surprise and contemplation.
Then, he suddenly noticed something…
"Grandma, this isn't the way back!"
Seeing that he only realized it now, Qin Qing patted Xiao Muyang on the head!
"Silly grandson, you're only realizing this now? Let's not go home yet. Grandma wants to find you a school. No matter what, my grandson has to have what others have. Grandma is counting on you to make something of yourself!"
Hearing this, Mu Yang pursed his lips, his eyes reddened slightly, and he felt deeply moved. His grandmother was so good to him. Even though the family was broke, she still worked hard to cook locusts to support his schooling.
(The silly boy didn't know that his grandmother had more than seventy taels of silver, and many things in her space could be sold for an astronomical price.)
After walking for almost an hour, the two finally came into view a place called Jinse Academy.
Just as Qin Qing was about to step forward and knock on the door, Mu Yang stopped him. He looked up, somewhat helpless!
"Grandma, legitimate academies only admit students every year. Anyone who sneaks in mid-year has a letter of introduction from a teacher or instructor. Otherwise, the academy won't agree!"
Qin Qing was taken aback. Was there really such a thing? She really didn't know!
"Alright, let's think of another way then. Let's go back first!"
Mu Yang nodded, glanced enviously at the academy again, and then turned to leave.
Qin Qing also saw the longing in Mu Yang's eyes, and felt a pang of sadness in her heart. Studying in modern times is easy, but it was so difficult for poor students in ancient times.
The two remained silent for the rest of the journey. She pushed the bike, her mind filled with countless thoughts…
"Get out of the way! Get out of the way now!"
A cry of alarm came from ahead. Qin Qing looked up and saw a carriage crashing wildly, kicking a vendor off the side. The driver looked anxious and flustered.
Seeing the carriage speeding towards them, Qin Qing quickly pulled Mu Yang aside to avoid it, and then reached out to pull the carriage. Her movements were smooth and decisive, but it was too late.
"bump!"
The horse crashed into the cart and overturned. The cart behind it was hit by the force of the impact and smashed into the horse, instantly cracking apart!
The girls and women inside the carriage were thrown out, screams filling the air! The coachman was also injured, but thankfully his life was not in danger.
Qin Qing immediately pulled Mu Yang over. Seeing that her eldest grandson's lips were pale with fright, she quickly looked at his body and asked anxiously!
"Yangyang, are you alright? Are you hurt anywhere?"
Mu Yang looked up at his grandmother, his panic subsided slightly, and shook his head.
"Grandma, I'm fine, I was just startled!"
After saying that, he looked at Qin Qing with a puzzled expression. His grandmother's reaction was really fast; he was completely stunned.
Qin Qing didn't think too much about it. As an emergency doctor, her most basic skill was reaction speed. Hearing Mu Yang speak, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Noticing the vendor lying motionless on the ground, she quickly went to his side to check him. She pinched his wrist with one hand to check his pulse, placed two fingers on his neck to check his temperature, laid him flat to ensure his breathing was unobstructed, and after checking the wounds, she breathed a sigh of relief. They were just some superficial injuries and nothing serious!
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