One bowl, two bowls, three bowls... Xue Huan, Yuan Xi and others had finished eating, but Xuan Xiaoxing was still holding the bowl and shoveling rice into his mouth. A pile of empty plates had been piled up next to him, all of which had been swept clean by him.
All the plates were swept clean, and even the oily bits were used by him to mix with rice and eat. He was simply a clean-cleaning machine.
The way he ate looked like he was released from a starvation prison. Xue Huan and the others couldn't bear to see him. It must have been a long time since this young man had eaten. He looked so hungry.
Xue Huan fried a few more dishes for him and made a crock pot, placing a row of vegetable meatballs, meat slices and other things on the side so that he could add more as he wanted.
Seeing how relishing Xuan Xiaoxing's meal was, the others, who were already full, couldn't help but join him in eating.
Of course, they just wanted to try it, and the main person eating was still Xuan Xiaoxing.
After eating, Ya Gu and Xiao Yu went to work. Ji Xuetong and Qingyun left gifts of congratulations and returned to the sect’s headquarters. Only Yuan Xi stayed.
"Is there nothing to do, Your Majesty?"
The subtext is, just go back when you’re full, why are you still staying here with me?
Yuan Xi looked at her resentfully: "Haven't we met for these days, don't you miss me, Huanhuan?"
Xue Huan: "Didn't we see each other yesterday?"
Yuan Xi sighed inwardly, how could an occasion like yesterday's count?
As the two were talking, a brightly colored bird the size of a thumb flew in, chirping, and landed on the shoulder of Xuan Xiaoxing, who was still eating.
The bird jumped on his shoulder, then flew up and pecked his ear with its small beak, but Xuan Xiaoxing was so engrossed in eating that he ignored him.
The birds chirped even more urgently, as if they were cursing.
Xue Huan looked at the man and the bird and couldn't help but find it interesting.
At this time, there was a knock on the courtyard door. Xue Huan and Yuan Xi looked at each other. She had just moved in. Who would come to see her at this time?
Without waiting for Xue Huan's instructions, Fourteen flew into the courtyard and opened the gate. Standing outside was a young man in his early twenties. He was dressed in a long, blue robe with a cross collar and wide sleeves. He had a handsome face and an upright figure. Upon seeing Fourteen opening the door, he bowed and said, "My name is Gu Yan. I'd like to ask if a boy of sixteen or seventeen broke into your residence recently?"
After he said that, Fourteen understood that he must be here to find Xuan Xiaoxing.
Fourteen nodded and stepped aside to let him in.
When Gu Yan followed Fourteen to the side hall where they were dining, he saw Xuan Xiaoxing concentrating on eating inside. He felt relieved. This kid ran out without saying a word, making him look for him everywhere. Fortunately, the Chihiro Bird showed him the way, otherwise he really wouldn't know where to start.
Then, Gu Yan noticed the other two people in the side hall.
A strange look flashed across his eyes. This man and woman were really good-looking and a perfect match. They must be the owners of this house.
"My name is Gu Yan. I hope you two can forgive me for disturbing you. This is my junior fellow apprentice. Thank you for taking him in."
Xue Huan said, "It's not that I took him in. I just treated him to a meal."
Gu Yan thought for a moment and took out a willow-leaf-shaped jade. "No matter what, I still want to thank you both. This is my token of trust. If you need anything in the future, you can bring this jade token to the Gu Mansion to find me. If it's within my ability, I will definitely not refuse."
He thought Xue Huan and Yuan Xi were a couple, so his words seemed to treat the two of them as a whole.
Xue Huan and Yuan Xi heard it, but did not correct it. Xue Huan felt that she and Gu Yan were just strangers who met for the first time, and they probably would not have any intersection in the future, so there was no need to explain specifically.
However, Yuan Xi was secretly delighted that Gu Yan misunderstood them. He hoped that they would continue to be misunderstood like this. How could he clarify it?
Xue Huan did not refuse and took the willow leaf jade talisman.
Gu Yan came to Xuan Xiaoxing and wanted to take him away, "Xiaoxing, go back with Brother."
Xuan Xiaoxing ignored him and continued eating.
The spicy soup in the gudong pot exudes a strong aroma, and it becomes more fragrant as it cooks, making people drool at the smell.
He had already finished a round of dishes on the side, and Xiaoyu brought him a second round of dishes.
Xuan Xiaoxing wouldn't be willing to leave until he finished eating these dishes.
Gu Yan felt a little embarrassed and helpless. What was going on with this child staying at someone else's house and eating all the time?
Xue Huan smiled and said, "If he wants to eat, then let him eat. We don't have much else at home, but we have plenty of food. It's just that he had already eaten quite a bit before you came. I'm afraid if he keeps eating like this, it will hurt his stomach."
Gu Yan: "Junior brother's cultivation method is somewhat special. He is not afraid of eating a lot, as it can be converted into his own energy. However, he is very picky about food. If it doesn't taste good, he would rather starve than touch it. He was able to eat so much this time. It seems that the food in your family is quite to his liking."
He could hardly bear the smell of that fragrance.
Xue Huan smiled. "Is that so? It will probably take him quite a while to finish eating. Has Master Gu eaten yet? Why don't you sit down and eat with him?"
Gu Yan was somewhat tempted, but he felt embarrassed. His junior apprentice brother was like a child, so it was ok for him to come to other people's homes to eat, but it was really unacceptable for him, an adult, to go to other people's homes to eat.
But before he could open his mouth to refuse, Xue Huan had already asked Xiaoyu to bring another set of bowls and chopsticks. "Mr. Gu, please don't be polite. Sit down and eat. We have already eaten, so we won't accompany you. Please help yourself. If it's not enough, feel free to ask Xiaoyu to add more dishes."
Xue Huan gave Xiaoyu some instructions, nodded to Gu Yan, and left the side hall.
Yuan Xi followed her with his hands behind his back.
In the side hall, Gu Yan couldn't resist the temptation of the Gudong hotpot and sat down. After tasting it, his eyes lit up and he couldn't help but speed up.
Xuan Xiaoxing raised his head from the bowl and glanced at him, his eyes filled with dissatisfaction. Senior brother actually came to snatch food from him?
Although Gu Yan knew about his food-guarding nature, he still couldn't help but feel angry and amused at the moment, "Okay, Senior Brother, I'll just try a few bites and won't compete with you."
...That's strange.
How can you just take a few bites of something so delicious?
In the end, the two brothers almost fought over a bite of food.
Of course, it wasn't a real fight, but a battle with chopsticks on the dining table.
Xuan Xiaoxing was particularly satisfied with this meal. He put down his chopsticks and burped happily.
Gu Yan looked at the dishes that had been eaten by the two of them, and couldn't help feeling ashamed.
Alas, this time I really brought shame upon myself in someone else's home.
"Xiaoxing, let's go, let's go say goodbye to Miss Xue." Gu Yan pulled Xuan Xiaoxing up.
Just now while eating, he asked Xiaoyu what the owner's name was and learned that the owner of the house was not the couple he thought, but the girl, and the boy was Miss Xue's friend.
He couldn't help but feel embarrassed again, as he had actually misunderstood the relationship between the two.
"Ms. Xue, thank you for your hospitality. I'm sorry to bother you today." Gu Yan said apologetically.
Xue Huan nodded: "Goodbye, I won't see you off."
Both parties thought that this encounter was just a coincidence and that they would hardly meet again in the future. Unexpectedly, they met again soon.
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