31 Salted Edamame (II)
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Seeing her put down the plate, nod slightly to him, and turn to leave, Xie Linchuan felt that it would be a pity not to say something.
He curled his lips and said in a rather profound tone, "Madam Jiang, you can read and write, so why do you have to make a living in the market?"
Jiang Qinglan's heart skipped a beat.
Damn it, she's exposed! This nerdy female doctor has a bad habit of showing off her knowledge if you're not careful! Remember this next time, no way!
A polite smile appeared on her face. "Life in the city is good. There are flowers to admire, beans to eat, and money to earn."
Xie Linchuan looked at her deeply.
This wasn't a lie. Her restaurant, though small, exuded a vibrant energy. He even felt it was more interesting than the enormous Dongping Palace.
He smiled and said nothing more. After suppressing his chaotic thoughts, he quietly read the Taibai Yinjing, occasionally picking up a soybean.
Jiang Qinglan retreated back to the counter, resting his elbows on it and supporting his head.
Listening to the hawkers' shouts, the clamor of footsteps, and the gurgling of the Chunbo River outside, she was a little distracted.
Before I knew it, I'd been here for several months, and my life was getting back on track. This was pretty good.
Out of the corner of her eye she caught sight of the only customer in the room, and her mind began to wander.
I have to say, it is really pleasing to watch Mr. Yan reading a book and eating edamame.
If the vase of lotus flowers on the counter were placed in front of him, with his handsome profile half-hidden and half-exposed between the flowers and leaves, it would be even better. Haha, the famous flower and the most beautiful woman in the country are in love with each other, and they are so beautiful that they look so charming and smiling. [1]
In her previous life, she was a nerdy student who spent her days in the library, disdained to dress up, and had little experience in sexual matters. However, those who indulge in action are often quick to think, and she fantasized about countless handsome men in her mind.
Mr. Yan has a rather heroic appearance. If he were a star in modern times, he wouldn't be able to play the Japanese-style creamy boy role, but he could play the role of a young general in a period drama.
What kind of heroine should he pair with? A fishing-themed little girl, or a dashing and heroic older sister?
Haha, Mr. Yan has a bad temper. I'm afraid he will be soft-hearted and won't tolerate toughness. He's still a little spoiled!
But, it is also interesting to see the arrogant bow their heads! When I think of Yan Langjun falling into the arms of the elder sister and acting coquettishly, I pinch my throat and say:
"Sister, is that so?"
"Sister, is this the right position?"
"Sister, it hurts."
Oh my god, it smells so good and beautiful!
Jiang Qinglan couldn't help but laugh out loud.
She glanced over there secretly, as if he didn't notice. She coughed lightly, tried her best to suppress the corners of her mouth that were curled up, and severely condemned herself.
Just as I was daydreaming, a figure in red clothes flew into the room like a butterfly.
Hey, the fishing spirit Xiao Jiaojiao is here!
Princess Baoqing's face was flushed red from the heat, and she was holding a small peony fan in her hand, which made her hair fly.
After entering the house, she breathed a sigh of relief, wiped the sweat from her forehead with a handkerchief, and then said, "Bring me a cup of rice wine and mung bean ice dumplings."
After saying that, he saw Xie Linchuan at a glance and went straight over to sit down.
Jiang Qinglan knew that she was Yan Langjun's sister, and they had something to talk about, so she stopped fantasizing and went to the kitchen to prepare ice dumplings.
After the dessert was served, she straightened her shoulders again and went to the door to cut the braised meat, staying away from the two people in the store.
Princess Baoqing was used to being humble in front of Xie Linchuan, and she said coquettishly with some grievance: "Brother Liuguang, why are you here after patrolling the streets? It's so hard for me to find you."
Xie Linchuan ignored him and just put a soybean into his mouth.
Baoqing was not discouraged at all and started to talk: "That guy named Yang was so bad at playing the leaf game that he lost all his salary for next month to me."
Xie Linchuan said "hmm", but his eyes still didn't leave the book.
Princess Baoqing tugged at the book in his hand and asked, "What are you reading?"
Xie Linchuan immediately rolled up the cover of the book to prevent her from reading the words on it. He frowned deeply, looking as if he was annoyed by the sight of her.
Princess Baoqing has been in so much trouble for these days, chasing him from the palace to outside the palace, from the Lin'an government office to this small restaurant, and her heart is in vain.
At this point, he still ignored her. At that moment, she pouted and said angrily: "Brother Liuguang, why don't you like me?"
Xie Linchuan laughed, then looked at her straight in the eye and said with a piercing heart, "Why should I like you?"
After saying that, he raised his hand and picked up a edamame with a frivolous and nonchalant look, but his eyes drifted towards the store entrance.
Princess Baoqing had never suffered such injustice before. Tears welled up in her eyes as soon as she blinked.
Xie Linchuan was afraid that she would make a scene, which would end badly, so he turned his gaze away from Tian Shuibi's shadow and softened his tone:
"If you...if you are as smart and capable as Madam Jiang, I will consider it."
Princess Baoqing sniffed and looked carefully.
Mrs. Jiang wore a tea-white blouse and a three-pleated skirt of sky-blue color. Her sleeves were rolled up high, and a rose-purple band crossed behind her neck.
Although she is not adorned with hairpins or rings, she has a beauty like a lotus emerging from clear water.
Her left hand, wearing a strange white cloth glove, was pressing on a piece of browned pork, and her right hand was holding a kitchen knife.
The sound of the knife blade hitting the wooden chopping board was close and clear.
It was cutting the pig's head.
Princess Baoqing pouted and snorted, "How can I, a princess of great stature, do such dirty kitchen work?"
Xie Linchuan also sneered and shook his head, saying, "Yes, you are a princess, a royal bride, I can't afford to serve you anymore."
As he was speaking, a familiar figure ran in.
Yang Song wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Mr. Yan, sir..." He immediately changed his tone, "Madam, are you guys eating here too?"
He really didn't mean to "encounter" them by chance.
Since the opening of Xinghua Restaurant, Yang Song has finally solved his eating problem.
As a bachelor, he was too lazy to cook and used to just eat anywhere. Now that Madam Jiang had opened a restaurant, the food was delicious, the prices were cheap, and the people were familiar to her, he started to treat it like a canteen and ate there every day.
When Xie Linchuan saw Yang Song, he was as happy as if he had seen the living Buddha. He laughed heartily and said, "Yes, she wants to eat the iced glutinous rice balls here. Would you like to have one too, Mr. Yang?"
Xie Linchuan has spoken, how could Yang Song dare not respond?
He bowed to them both and then sat down obediently on the other side.
Princess Baoqing was about to speak when Xie Linchuan was quicker than her. He slammed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly. "I remember now. I have something else to do in the government office. I'll be leaving now."
He patted Yang Song's shoulder again and said affectionately:
"I heard you lost all your salary? Tell Madam Jiang that from now on, all your debts will be put on me. After dinner, remember to send my sister to West Lake East Road."
Yang Song was embarrassed when he heard this.
However, it was true that he was inferior in skill, and there was nothing to hide. He thought again: West Lake East Road is exactly where Princess Anguo's residence is located. At that moment, he nodded like a chick pecking at rice.
Xie Linchuan's eyes flickered, the corners of his lips curled up, he nodded at Tian Shuibi's figure, and walked out with big strides.
Princess Baoqing was about to explode when Yang Song's eyes rolled around and he began to introduce himself:
"My dear, the braised meat here is really delicious. It's not too lean, not too fatty, and the braised flavor is light and the meaty aroma lasts for a long time. It's definitely not worse than the braised skewers you had last time."
"It's just that you just had something cold, so you shouldn't eat something so greasy. Try some yellow croaker porridge first."
Princess Baoqing still remembers the braised skewers she had last time.
Xie Linchuan had left, so she had to suppress her anger. Looking at Jiang Qinglan who was cutting the braised meat in front of her, she remembered Xie Linchuan's words:
"If you are as smart and capable as Madam Jiang, I will consider it."
Looking at the figure in the sky and water, Princess Baoqing was stunned and thought:
She can make braised skewers, sweet cherries, and edamame. Her mung bean icy dumplings are also delicious. Well, Madam Jiang is truly intelligent, capable, and lovable.
In fact, she didn't know, and Xie Linchuan didn't know either, that they were not the only two who thought so.
【Author’s words】
[1] Original poem by Li Bai, “Qing Ping Diao”: The famous flower and the most beautiful woman in the country are in love with each other, and they are so beautiful that the king looks at them with a smile.
Mei Zi solemnly promises that there will be a scene in the later part of the novel where the hero hugs the heroine and says "I'm in pain". It's already been written, hahaha. [Rainbow fart][Smirk][Hug]
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