“You’re right,” Sun Kaicheng said. “The host doesn’t have any secrets that Sun Kaicheng doesn’t know, so spending that money shouldn’t be a problem.”
The food was truly delicious, far better than anything in state-run restaurants. Qian Xiao didn't hesitate and started eating with gusto. Seeing Qian Xiao eating so openly, Sun Kaicheng didn't stand on ceremony either, and the two of them started eating at roughly the same pace and with similar posture.
The table manners weren't exactly rude, but they were certainly not elegant either. The dishes on the table, which were piled high, were visibly decreasing, until the plates of the last six dishes were scraped clean by the steamed buns.
He looks like someone who really cherishes food.
After they finished eating, the two burped at each other, smiled at each other, and it seemed that the lingering feeling from before had instantly dissipated.
Before getting to the point, Qian Xiao glanced around the room and asked, "Is it alright for them to leave it like this?"
Although it's not yet 1960, and it's not as serious as it was after 1966, there are almost no people doing this anymore, so they're not afraid of being reported and arrested.
"It's alright. Aunt Qin's son is quite capable. Protecting their family shouldn't be a problem. Before Liberation, Aunt Qin and her husband helped a lot. They were all on the lookout."
Qian Xiao nodded knowingly. In other words, this couple had helped the revolution before liberation. Ordinary people wouldn't bother them. Their son was capable enough to notice any changes immediately.
"That's good. Their food is delicious. It would be a shame if...." Qian Xiao didn't speak too bluntly; one should be careful what one says when traveling.
“You like to eat here? I’ll bring you here often in the future. We don’t serve non-regulars. Aunt Qin and her husband ran their own restaurant before Liberation. Their cooking skills are famous here. It’s just that it’s not convenient for them to do business on a large scale now.”
"The couple can't stay idle, so they find something to do. They only serve regular customers and don't do business with strangers."
"Okay, I'll come find you to bring me here whenever I have a craving."
"You...you also saw Shao Yifang's true appearance just now?" Qian Xiao felt it was better to say what she wanted to say directly; she wasn't the type to beat around the bush.
"I saw it! It gave me quite a fright. It really looks like a painted-skin ghost. Do you think it's a person or a ghost?" At first glance, I really thought I saw a ghost.
Qian Xiao's lips twitched. If it weren't for Shuangdan's explanation, she probably would have thought the same as Sun Kaicheng. But how could she explain it? If she explained it clearly, Shuangdan wouldn't be able to keep it a secret. However, she felt that she and Sun Kaicheng weren't familiar enough to share secrets.
She planned never to tell anyone about the Double Egg Space, and even after she got married, she wouldn't tell her husband about it. She wanted to take it to her grave; the more people who knew, the less it would be a secret.
Sun Kaicheng probably noticed Qian Xiao's predicament: "Well, I have something to tell you, so please listen patiently until I finish."
I'm afraid that before he can even say two words, Qian Xiao will go berserk. Erdan's temper isn't very good, and he's also impatient.
Qian Xiao's heart was pounding like a drum. She had a feeling that what Sun Kaicheng was about to say would overturn everything she had now. Should she listen or not? If she didn't listen, she could pretend she knew nothing and continue living as before.
But she was still very curious and hesitant. What if she found out something terrible? Should she help keep it a secret, or would she be silenced?
Shuangdan suddenly felt all the fur on its body stand on end, and it had a feeling that what was about to happen was the last thing it wanted to happen.
"Well, host, shouldn't we go back now? You still need to install that iron furnace when you get back."
Qian Xiao's thoughts were interrupted by Shuangdan: "Hey Shuangdan, do you think I should hear about Sun Kaicheng's secret? I feel like this secret is also very important to me."
For no reason at all, she just had this feeling.
"That's not a good idea. Knowing too many secrets can cause trouble. You're the one who told me this, so let's not listen to you." Shuangdan paced anxiously in the space, feeling that Sun Kaicheng was going to cause trouble.
Qian Xiao… “I feel like something’s off about you. What have you been doing behind my back? You sound a little guilty.”
"I... how could I be guilty? I... I didn't do anything. You... you're wronging me."
Okay, that's it. Even if this guy is feeling guilty, could what Sun Kaicheng is about to say be related to the two eggs? Suddenly I'm even more curious, what should I do?
Qian Xiao made up her mind and raised her head: "Go ahead and say it, I'll listen patiently." No matter what Sun Kaicheng said, she would listen patiently to the end.
"No, host, let's go back first. I feel like this person has bad intentions."
Qian Xiao's lips twitched. This guy was putting on a perfect show of being guilty and trying to cover up his guilt.
Sun Kaicheng scratched his head to organize his thoughts, wondering where to begin. Finally, he gritted his teeth and decided to start from the very beginning. Since he wanted to talk about it, he shouldn't hide anything. After all, they both had secrets, and neither of them could betray the other.
Besides, he trusted Erdan's character quite a bit. If he kept things from Erdan, it would be too much trouble to explain later.
Sun Kaicheng started talking from the very beginning, recounting how he discovered the problem in his own space. Qian Xiao immediately ignored Shuangdan's loud and boisterous voice and listened attentively.
In the end, Qian Xiao stared wide-eyed, wondering if she was still half asleep. Was all that painted-skin ghost and buying an iron stove just a dream?
After Sun Kaicheng finished explaining everything, he kindly helped Qian Xiao close his jaw. This guy had scared everyone to death.
Sun Kaicheng tried hard to ignore the angry roar of dissatisfaction in the little system in his mind. He just couldn't understand what this little system was thinking. Could this matter really be kept a secret for a lifetime?
If he and Erdan didn't know each other, it would be fine. But since they both know each other and have become familiar with each other quickly, it's easy for the secret to be exposed. Given Erdan's temper, she might be lenient if she confesses now, but who knows how furious she'll be if she finds out they've been hiding things from her later.
He was naturally not afraid of Erdan's fists, but the question was whether he could actually fight a girl like Erdan.
He never thought about why he would so easily reveal his biggest secret, as if it were just something he did subconsciously, without feeling any burden at all.
Qian Xiao was startled by the touch on her chin and snapped out of her daze. She even raised her hand and pinched Sun Kaicheng's arm hard to prove whether she was dreaming or not.
"Ouch, be gentle! Don't you know how strong you are?" This one blow turned him purple.
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