"First, open the QR code scanner, tap the top right corner, yes, that's it, and then... wow, you even answered first, that's amazing!"
Wen Mo gave a thumbs up, watching Xia Lian scan the code to pay step by step, until finally the boss's phone rang with "Received 20 yuan".
"Wow, that's amazing! It took me a week to learn how to make payments on my phone, but you learned it so quickly."
Anyone with eyes can see that Wenmer is making this up. No one would take a week to learn this stuff; no one would believe it.
But Xia Lian actually believed it, and even enjoyed the praise, tilting her head up a little with pride.
"I'm very good."
"Yes, you're amazing!"
The owner looked at the two of them like they were idiots the whole time, and only handed them two servings of stinky tofu after they finished their performance.
Wenmo accepted the two servings of stinky tofu.
Judging from its appearance alone, it is indeed unremarkable. Two very simple cardboard boxes contain two portions of freshly cooked stinky tofu. The bottom of the boxes is still a little hot to the touch, and there are two toothpicks stuck in them.
Hmm, the all-purpose toothpick perfect for the night market, just right.
"Whoosh, it's scalding hot." He blew on it a couple of times, then picked up a steaming piece of stinky tofu and brought it to Xia Lian's lips. "Here, have a taste!"
The actions were somewhat intimate, but Wenmo didn't seem to notice. Normally, he would probably have been shy for a while, but if he did such things so casually, he wouldn't feel anything.
Xia Lian leaned her little face closer, her thin lips parted slightly to form an "O" shape, and she made a cute sound at the same time.
"ah--"
"Get out of here!"
"Awoo..."
Feeling the extra stuff in her mouth, Xia Lian savored the taste, but in the end, she still couldn't describe what stinky tofu tasted like.
"It's salty, spicy, and a little...stinky."
"That's too general," Wen Mo chuckled as he listened to her somewhat slow-witted description. "Many foods are salty and spicy, so do you think this tastes good?"
He casually tossed a piece of stinky tofu into his mouth, feeding himself as well.
Hmm... The outside is crispy, the inside is tender, and the spices are evenly absorbed. It seems like they coated it with too much chili, making it particularly spicy. Occasionally, you can also taste a faint hint of garlic.
It is indeed salty and spicy.
Xia Lian nodded gently, "It's delicious."
Although it smells bad, it tastes delicious; it's the kind of food that makes you want to eat another piece after finishing one.
Seeing this, Wen Mo immediately shoved another box of stinky tofu into her hand. The essence of the night market is to eat as you walk, eat whatever you want, and eat your fill!
The two strolled leisurely down the street. Although they had moved to their new home a long time ago, Xia Lian was still attracted by the various shops and novel roadside stalls around them.
Everywhere was filled with the unique atmosphere of a night market—lively and peaceful.
Most people also went out with their families. Most of the pedestrians were holding hands, with families of three chatting happily. The children would occasionally clamor for their parents to buy them this or that.
Xia Lian didn't speak, but her heart tightened, and she stared at the family for a long time without looking away. Only after they were out of sight did the girl purse her lips slightly.
Wenmer took in the whole scene.
"Want some milk tea?" He stopped in front of a shop, turned around and asked with a smile.
"Hmm?" Xia Lian raised her head, her thoughts coming to a halt.
Before she could reply, Wen Mo pulled the girl to the milk tea shop.
Instead of offering empty words of comfort, it's better to do something fun to make her feel less sad. The milk tea in front of her was a good idea that Wenmo came up with.
Xia Lian likes sweets.
"Let's have a new product, and another signature item."
I left the ice and sweetness settings at the default settings. After a few minutes, the staff put the two cups of milk tea, still dripping with tiny water droplets, into a bag and placed them on the counter.
Wen Mo picked up the bag, thought for a while, and then handed the signature milk tea to Xia Lian.
I don't know what the new product tastes like. What if it's awful and I'll ruin it? I might as well try it myself first.
I heard that the pearls in this new milk tea will burst open with a gentle bite, but I don't know if it's true or not.
Take a shallow breath.
Hmm...
Wow, I tasted pearls in the very first sip!
And it really does explode, which is pretty impressive. The taste is also quite good. Wen Mo nodded in satisfaction. It's alright, not a complete disaster.
Looking over at Xia Lian, the girl was holding her milk tea and staring blankly, her curious gaze impossible to contain. After a while, she finally took a small sip.
"Um……!"
The silky smooth texture instantly fills the taste buds, and the sweet flavor dances on the tongue. For those who love sweets, this is nothing short of a special drink.
Xia Lian opened her eyes slightly, and it took her a long time to react.
"It tastes good."
"It's delicious, isn't it?" Wen Mo said with a smile, taking a few sips of the milk tea in his hand, and he had already drunk more than half of it.
Xia Lian followed behind him, holding a cup of milk tea in her hands, taking a sip now and then, savoring the unique sweetness of the milk tea.
I feel incredibly satisfied.
Seeing that she was in a much better mood, Wen Mo secretly felt that his decision just now was absolutely correct.
See? Sometimes, comforting people doesn't require sweet words. Perhaps the sweetness of milk tea is more touching than a few words.
The two kept walking, as if they wanted to explore the entire short street.
At a rather eye-catching stall, Wenmo noticed that the girl's gaze paused noticeably, as if she were looking at something.
Following the line of sight, the stall displayed some sparkly trinkets and jewelry, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings.
Under the streetlights, the jewelry seemed to glow, making a "bling bling" sound.
"Is there anything you like?" Wen Mo led her forward and saw a dazzling array of trinkets.
Carefully observing Xia Lian's eyes, Wen Mo locked onto a hair tie placed on the far right. The bright red color was already very eye-catching, not to mention that this hair tie was also tied with a huge bow.
Compared to Xia Lian's head, the large bow was almost half the size of Xia Lian's head. However, he was also curious to see what Xia Lian would look like wearing the bow.
"You like this?"
Just as Wen Mo was about to pick it up, another hand gently grabbed the hem of his clothes.
Xia Lian shook her head, indicating that she didn't need to buy it.
This bow hair tie costs 50 yuan, which is almost five times more expensive than the hair ties she wore before.
"No, I don't like it," she said against her will, forcing herself to look away from her hair tie.
Xia Lian understood that if it was just a matter of price, Wen Mo would definitely still buy it, so it was better to just tell him that she didn't like it.
However, such a simple thought could not escape Wen Mo's eyes. His lips twitched slightly, and he stood up as well, though he still wanted to laugh.
So, in this girl's eyes, I'm that easy to fool?
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