At this moment, Zhou Li, having successfully won over the neighboring courtyard, was beaming with excitement: "Your Highness, have you taken a fancy to that girl? Your methods are truly brilliant. We have the advantage of being close by, let's try to win over the Princess tomorrow."
"Nonsense." Fu Huai glanced at him, staring intently at the opposite courtyard separated by only a wall. After a moment, he murmured, "I can just smell the steamed buns from their house."
"What! The prince can smell it?"
Zhou Li was taken aback, then could not contain his excitement.
After all this time, the prince's sense of smell has finally started to improve!
Thinking of the wonderfully delicious taste of Su An's steamed buns, perhaps... it was that deliciousness that stimulated the prince?
Regardless, this was good news. Overjoyed, he immediately bowed three times in the air towards the neighboring courtyard, saying, "Thank you, Dr. Su An, for your miraculous skills and delicious food! It's as if Hua Tuo has reappeared!"
Fu Zhun shook his head, both amused and exasperated, but the next moment, he suddenly smelled a rich aroma wafting from next door.
First comes the rich, spicy aroma of meat, followed by a hint of salty soy sauce and sweet rock sugar, a wonderful interplay that creates a unique and intense flavor that instantly makes your mouth water.
Zhou Li and his guards were even more overwhelmed by the fragrance.
"Gurgle gurgle—"
After three muffled rumbles of the stomach in unison, Fu Huai glanced at Zhou Li and asked, "Are you hungry?"
Zhou Li nodded vigorously: "I'm hungry."
Is this fragrance truly found in the human world?
But he wasn't the only one who was hungry, was he?
If I heard correctly, the prince's stomach also made a strange noise!
Unexpectedly, Fu Zhun just casually raised his lips and said, "If you're hungry, find something to eat yourself."
Then, as if nothing had happened, she turned and went inside.
Zhou Li: "..."
Alright, Your Highness, you are aloof and indifferent.
But he couldn't stand it!
Since the prince has confiscated all the steamed buns, it's not unreasonable for him to go and enjoy some by himself, is it?
Besides, judging from the daytime situation, that small business owner seemed quite easy to talk to...
Thinking of this, Zhou Li coughed twice in a feigned manner, and seeing that no one was paying attention to him, he turned around and sneaked out.
He turned a corner, walked a few steps, and stopped in front of the pancake shop. He straightened his clothes, composed himself, and then smiled as he began to knock on the door.
The family had just finished eating when Su An heard the noise and came over, asking in confusion, "Who is it in the middle of the day?"
Peeking through a crack in the door, I was surprised to see the gluttonous student in the blue robe.
"Young boss, I'm sorry to bother you. We met during the day."
Zhou Li smiled at her gently and politely said, "Well, I live next door to you. I just smelled the aroma of your food. I'm a little embarrassed, but it really makes my mouth water."
"That's why I came here specifically to ask if you sell your food?"
Especially when the door of this house was opened, the lingering aroma became even more intense and fragrant, making me swallow hard.
Su An vividly remembered his envious look, but she didn't want to add to her burden, so she smiled and politely declined, "I'm sorry, no..."
Before the word "sell" could even be uttered, the other party anxiously exclaimed, "I'll offer ten taels of silver!"
Stealing the young master?
Ten taels?!
Su An's eyes widened, then her expression instantly changed, and she readily agreed with a beaming smile, "No problem! Then wait a quarter of an hour, and I'll cook all the dishes my family just ate for you."
This kind of sucker is too good to pass up!
She rubbed her hands together with a smile, "But you have to pay first."
Zhou Li breathed a sigh of relief, fearing she might change her mind. He swallowed hard and quickly took out a silver ingot and handed it over, saying, "Then I'll have to trouble you, young boss."
"No trouble at all, just wait!" Su An almost burst out laughing, but fearing he might change his mind, she slammed the door shut.
When he turned his head, he met the shocked eyes of the three siblings who had rushed over after hearing the noise.
"..." Su Jiang opened his mouth wide, his lips moving blankly. "Big sister, ten taels of silver? For three dishes?"
Su An nodded with a smile, but before he could speak, the third brother, Su Ting, excitedly slapped his thigh and exclaimed, "Oh dear! Is this guy an idiot?!"
Su An was immediately at a loss for words, and quickly whispered a reprimand: "Shh, the guests are still outside, don't be so rude!"
She glared at him, then smiled and said, "The one who brings us money is called the God of Wealth."
Su Yue clapped her hands and exclaimed sweetly, "God of Wealth! Yueyue loves the God of Wealth!"
With the help of the three children, the meal was quickly prepared.
Su An filled the food box to the brim with meat and prepared to take it out.
"The God of Wealth has arrived..." Upon seeing the anxious man peeking out from outside, Su An almost blurted out what he was thinking, and quickly corrected himself: "Ahem! A guest has arrived!"
"Here we have braised pork intestine noodles, braised pork belly, and stir-fried pork liver. We guarantee they're fresh and delicious. Are you satisfied, sir?"
The moment Su An stepped out, Zhou Li's gaze was fixed on the food box in her hand.
The bright green stir-fried pork liver, with its fresh and fragrant aroma, instantly made his mouth water.
But what's even more enticing is the braised pork belly next to it, with its alluring caramel color, slightly wrinkled skin, and tempting sheen.
"Hiss!" He couldn't even swallow his saliva properly, his mouth was watering uncontrollably, and he couldn't help but reach out and grab a piece of braised pork and stuff it into his mouth.
"……"ah? ?
Su An was dumbfounded. This! Even if someone is greedy, it shouldn't be this bad!
"Ouch! Watch out, it's hot! It's hot!"
"Ah! Hiss..."
Zhou Li, burning from the heat, quickly stuck out his tongue, his eyes shining as he savored the taste of the braised pork.
"Young boss, your braised pork is so beautifully reddish-brown, rich yet not greasy, and melts in your mouth—it's absolutely delicious!"
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