The men here are gentle and refined, but not pretentious.
They are skilled at managing household affairs and also take care of their children's education.
The women, on the other hand, were more dashing and heroic, or perhaps business tycoons.
Or perhaps it was high-ranking officials of the imperial court who jointly governed this simple yet harmonious little town.
The streets are lined with shops offering a wide variety of goods.
While lacking the sophistication of a bustling city, the items are all very sturdy and durable.
The snacks were plentiful and delicious, and the people's faces were filled with happy smiles.
It was as if all the sorrows of the world had been shut out outside these city walls.
Qin Luo and Wu Hua strolled through the bustling crowd, sampling various local delicacies and snacks.
The soft, chewy pastries and fragrant tea were so delicious that Wu Hua clung to her bowl and plate, unwilling to leave.
They wouldn't stop until Qin Luo bought all the remaining food in the shop.
Having no other option, Qin Luo had to discuss it with the boss.
"Sister shopkeeper, your pastries are so delicious! My little sister loves them and wants to buy more to take home. Would you mind buying all the food in the shop?"
The shopkeeper was shocked after hearing this.
"What? You'll take everything?"
"right."
"That won't do! Our shop only supplies a limited number of pastries each day. The head chef only makes this much each day. If you buy them all, there won't be any snacks to go with your afternoon tea."
Since the shopkeeper had said so, Qin Luo couldn't force him to do anything against his will.
Thinking that I would be staying in the city for a while, I would have Qin Jia come to buy it every day from now on.
"In that case, I won't make things difficult for you. May I ask if you could pack one or two portions? I have several younger sisters at home, and none of them have ever tasted such delicious snacks before!"
The shopkeeper looked into her sincere eyes, and then at the several younger sisters she mentioned.
They weren't stingy and agreed immediately, even asking the waiter to pack three portions for them.
"This is all I can give you. If you like, come earlier in the future and I'll prepare a few more portions for you so your little sister can have a few more pieces too. Otherwise, it will be hard to get any after she grows up and joins the army."
Qin Luo was completely confused by what she said; the border didn't look like it was about to be engulfed in war.
Moreover, who would be crazy enough to come and attack a city after traversing mountains, rivers, and deserts?
Seeing the doubt on her face, the shopkeeper moved closer and lowered his voice.
"It's not here, it's in the other city of Jinyan. I heard that soldiers from the Jingyue Kingdom have come to provoke us several times. Everyone is saying that they're going to start conscription again, and this war will probably last for many years!"
As he spoke, he looked towards the children playing and laughing outside the door.
"These girls in our country are all destined to join the army..."
Then, she looked at Qin Luo and Wu Hua.
"You're of a suitable age, but your younger sister is still quite young. How many younger sisters do you have? How old are they?"
Seeing her kind and gentle face, Qin Luo didn't hide anything and gestured towards Wu Hua with his chin.
"There are three more, all about the same size as it."
The shopkeeper, with a touch of pity, took out another package of pastries and placed it in her hand.
"Your mother and father are truly amazing. You're already so big, yet they still gave you four little sisters. Are they quadruplets?"
Qin Luo didn't know how to explain, so he just smiled foolishly and nodded.
Wu Hua saw that chatting idly would get her more pastries, so she started spouting nonsense.
"Sister shopkeeper, my three sisters and I are indeed quadruplets, but my parents..."
He wiped away his tears with his little hands as he spoke, and the shopkeeper seemed to understand something.
She suddenly knelt down and hugged him, her eyes filled with heartache and pity.
"Child, oh poor child, it's alright, even though your parents are gone, you still have your older sister!"
Wu Hua: "Hmm?"
He just wanted to say that his parents were far away, and he and his older sister were out making a living with their younger sister.
How did I suddenly come to be considered an orphan? But after thinking about it, it doesn't really matter.
They were both orphans, and then her voice trembled with tears.
resting her little head on the shopkeeper's shoulder
"Yes, I will be strong. Even if my older sister goes to join the army, I will take good care of my younger sisters. When we grow up, we will also join the army and vow to protect the land and people of Xiyou Kingdom with our lives!"
These words moved not only the shopkeeper but also the customers enjoying their snacks nearby.
"Well done, as expected of a woman from Xiyou. Shopkeeper, give the two portions of pastries I just ordered to this little girl so she can take them back and let our future border guards have a taste."
Upon hearing this, the other guests also offered their pastries to Wu Hua.
Qin Luo's face was so embarrassed it almost contorted, but she accepted the pastries one by one.
After thanking everyone, I paid the full amount of silver.
No matter how the shopkeeper declined, she insisted on leaving the silver.
The younger sister is determined to protect the country, so as the older sister, she must not take advantage of the people.
His impassioned speech not only garnered applause
He has also become a role model that everyone says children must learn from.
Qin Luo, carrying a large bag of pastries, waved goodbye to everyone.
They quickly fled the scene, carrying Wu Hua.
"Kid, next time you talk nonsense, can you at least tell me first? You're making me really embarrassed!"
Wu Hua tucked her hands behind her back, looking quite helpless.
"This wasn't my intention, but their imaginations ran wild..."
Qin Luo sighed helplessly and said nothing more.
Carrying Wu Hua to a deserted alleyway, she stored the pastries in her spatial storage.
Wu Hua specifically instructed Dai Dai to keep an eye on things, and that it could only eat one piece at most if it wanted to.
If you go over the limit, you'll get a beating. Staring blankly at the pastries in front of him, which cost at least a hundred yuan...
Sighing, no matter how powerful Wu Hua is, she's still just a child.
Then, smiling, he gave each of the vines a piece.
Pineapple felt she was the youngest, and Wu Hua doted on her.
Even if I ate a few more pieces, nothing would happen, so I took advantage of the moment when Daidai wasn't paying attention.
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