Chapter 89 Can't Wait
Apparently, his mother had previously told him not to cause too much trouble to his aunt and to try not to dine here.
In response, Zhao Chunhua nodded to show her understanding.
After all, she had no plan to cook any meals specifically for Zhao Yikang from the beginning.
The main reason was that she hadn't eaten yet. On the way home, there was a tea stall with several vendors selling various
Snack, she planned to have breakfast there.
I also need to bring a portion for Zhao Yikang today, so I planned in advance to buy more.
Just add Zhao Yikang’s portion later.
After all, looking at this tall guy's appearance, he would probably need two large bowls of noodles to satisfy his stomach.
So, after arriving at the tea stall, Zhao Chunhua quickly ordered two bowls of pork rib noodles, one large and one small, without waiting for Zhao Yikang to say anything, and also ordered an extra tea egg for each person.
"Auntie, you don't need to order mine. I'm really not hungry."
Zhao Yikang hurriedly tried to stop her, but did not let Zhao Chunhua leave. He just emphasized that he really did not want to eat.
"Since you call me aunt, can I not afford to buy you a bowl of noodles? Just eat it without worry, don't refuse it anymore."
Zhao Chunhua responded to him with a gentle but firm attitude.
This pork rib noodle is the signature dish of the tea stall. It is available in limited quantities every day, so if you come too late, you may not be able to eat it.
Each portion of noodles is handmade. After being cooked, they are seasoned with a few slices of green vegetables, chopped green onions and an appropriate amount of salt, plus a large spoonful of fragrant bone soup, and topped with a large piece of meat steak that is bigger than a child's palm.
The price of a small bowl is six coins, while the large bowl costs eight coins.
As for tea eggs, each one costs three cents and is made from boiled broken tea leaves.
Although the leaf shape is not very complete, it does not affect its fragrant taste.
"Eat it while it's hot, otherwise Goudan might come and grab it."
As she spoke, she looked at Goudan who was sitting in the backpack and looking around. The little boy's eyes were wide open and he looked curious.
Anyway, once this child goes out, it's like he opens the door to curiosity and finds everything new and interesting.
At this moment, Zhao Yikang and Goudan looked at each other. The child was not afraid at all. Instead, he stretched out his hands towards him, as if to express his wish to be held.
"Don't worry now, wait until you finish eating your noodles."
If I really hold a child, it will be difficult to finish the meal properly.
When Zhao Yikang saw the steaming noodles that had been served, he did not continue to insist on his point of view. After all, it was indeed impolite for the stall owner to return the already prepared food.
So he used chopsticks to pick up a few noodles and tasted them. Unexpectedly, the taste was surprisingly good. He couldn't help but secretly sigh in his heart that this stall that has been in business for many years really has some real skills.
The noodles are springy and chewy, and each one is as tempting as a carefully crafted work of art. The pork chop tastes great too, with just the right amount of fat and lean, and the meat is tender and not greasy. The moment you eat it, the feeling of satisfaction is so lingering that after the first bite, you can't help but want to take a second bite, or even more.
But Zhao Chunhua touched her already bulging belly. Although she was still craving for more, she knew that if she took another bite, her stomach would probably burst. So she had to give up the idea regretfully.
After paying for the noodles, Zhao Chunhua stopped in front of a butcher shop nearby. After careful selection, she bought two kilograms of fresh pork. The meat was bright in color and had clearly visible textures. It was obviously top-quality stuff.
On the way to the destination, people often pass by here to take a rest and replenish the food resources they need. Over time, a bustling small market has gradually formed. The vendors in the small market sell a variety of special foods with different flavors as well as daily necessities and other items.
Zhao Chunhua was attracted by the tempting aroma, so she bought a few freshly baked pickled mustard greens cakes that smelled fragrant. Each one was golden and crispy, exuding a faint fragrance.
These five sesame cakes, which were almost as big as a large plate, cost a total of twenty cents, which was a fair price and good value for money.
After buying the cakes, in order to ensure the best taste of the food, Zhao Chunhua hurriedly urged her son Zhao Yikang to leave the stall quickly, "Eat them while they are hot!"
She said.
Based on past experience, it would take about twenty minutes to walk from the market to their old house on the edge of the village.
So if you speed up your pace now, you should be able to enjoy warm and delicious food when you get home!
While saying this, she asked Zhao Yikang to carefully hold the sleeping little sister in his arms and follow her home. At the same time, Zhao Chunhua carried the bag filled with various newly purchased fabrics and some exquisite snacks and small gifts on her back and tied it with a rope to ensure that there would be no risk of falling on the way.
Along the way, the mother and son tried to speed up their pace and moved quickly towards the familiar residence in the distance. As expected, the moment they saw the door of their home, the long-awaited snack in their hands still retained its warmth, which had not completely dissipated.
From a distance, I saw two gray-haired but energetic, kind and amiable old men standing at the gate, looking over here and waiting. Seeing this scene, an extremely warm and friendly feeling rose in my heart, and my whole body was filled with emotion; without saying anything, I knew that they must be my beloved parents.
"Dad, Mom."
Before entering the gate of the courtyard, Zhao Chunhua could smell the tempting aroma of the sesame cakes and could not wait to call out. She immediately instructed Zhao Yikang to take out a knife and cut the round and thick sesame cakes into portions suitable for each person and pass them to everyone to share this simple yet family-filled little happiness.
She really didn't want to ask each other about their well-being during this warm reunion as she did in the past, and then inevitably fall into endless tears. Such a scene would always ruin the beautiful atmosphere of the rare gathering and make everyone depressed.
In this case, why not enjoy a delicious meal while everyone is happy and joyful?
After all, my appearance has changed so much that everyone can notice it at a glance. Why bother to dwell on those insignificant things? Wouldn't it be better to talk about interesting things that happened recently or imagine your aspirations for the future?
"Your brother is right. You do look much more energetic now. This state is very good."
Looking at her radiant daughter, Old Mrs. Zhao commented with satisfaction.
Although the family's financial situation is not poor, my daughter has been a foodie since she was young and has an extraordinary interest and passion for food.
The crust of the freshly baked sesame seed cake is golden brown and very crispy. It makes a crackling sound when you bite it. After cooling down for a while, the inside gradually softens and becomes softer and denser, melting in your mouth with a unique flavor.
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