It's probably because he spends a lot of time outdoors; even after being washed, his skin is still dark. Apart from being too thin, he doesn't have any other health problems. Judging from his facial features, he should have a rugged and imposing appearance once he grows up. He stands very straight and looks quite energetic.
Min Yueqing nodded. This child had a tenacious spirit; despite having endured so much hardship, his ambition had not been worn down.
Stone stared blankly at his benefactor, the benefactor in a skirt.
Fortunately, Stone had heard many stories from the storyteller while he was wandering around. He quickly accepted his benefactor's hobby of dressing as a man and was even happy that his benefactor had this hobby. Otherwise, he would definitely be curled up in some corner right now.
Now, things were different. He unconsciously touched his robe; it was soft and warm, and he wasn't cold at all anymore. Moreover, his benefactor had said he would treat him to a meal, and as he drifted off into thought, he imagined all sorts of delicious food.
The best thing he could remember eating was his mother's stewed pork dish.
Back then, the village was quite lively. Once, near the New Year, the village chief's family slaughtered a big fat pig. His usually frugal parents even splurged for once and bought a piece of meat and some offal.
That very day, his mother cut off some pork fat and cooked a pot of stewed pork offal, cabbage, and other ingredients together. He still remembers the aroma of that stew.
Since my benefactor's family is so wealthy, what will they be having for lunch?
Stone couldn't think of anything, but one thing was certain: there would be plenty of meat and rice to eat. Just thinking about it made him feel happy.
Actually, Shi Tou was also tempted when he saw Pei Ji's street food stall, but since neither Min Yueqing nor Pei Ji said anything, he was too embarrassed to show his craving.
Stone felt like he had changed. If he were still a dirty, homeless person wandering the streets, he wouldn't feel embarrassed at all; he would even pick up and eat any grain that had fallen on the ground. But now, dressed in nice clothes and standing in this bright and clean house, he found himself feeling embarrassed again, which was quite unusual.
Fortunately, Ah Zhu didn't let him hesitate for too long and soon came to invite him to dinner.
The kitchen prepares meals precisely on time; by the time they finish cleaning up here, lunch is almost ready in the kitchen as well.
Shi Tou had assumed they would eat there and was looking longingly behind A Zhu, but after his benefactor responded, he led the way to the side.
Pei Ji kindly invited his companions to walk together, and Shi Tou followed them on his own. They walked from the large room to a slightly smaller room next to it.
This time, as soon as he entered the door, Shi Tou accurately locked his gaze on the dining table without needing to be greeted.
The reason is simple: it smells amazing.
Shi Tou followed them to the table, where Min Yueqing and Pei Ji sat down one after the other.
Seeing that he was in a daze, Min Yueqing invited him to sit down with her, and pointed to the soft stool next to Pei Ji, indicating that the two children should sit together.
Pei Ji smiled and said to him, "Sit here, let's eat together."
Seeing that he didn't move, she tried to walk over and pull him away.
Shi Tou then realized that they really wanted him to sit down and eat with them, so he didn't hesitate and sat down next to Pei Ji.
Shi Tou originally wanted to be a servant or shop assistant for his benefactor, so that he could follow his benefactor around and do some work for him, which would be a way to repay his benefactor for buying him clothes.
But he knew that servants and waiters in wealthy households were not allowed to eat at the same table as their masters.
Stone's little head couldn't understand, but he knew he had to listen to his benefactor; whatever his benefactor asked him to do, he had to do.
After he sat down, he began to carefully examine the dishes on the table, many of which he had never seen before.
Of course, there were also things he recognized, such as a large bowl of chicken soup not far from him. The chicken soup was white, without any oil on top, and had a few scattered red things floating on it, but the aroma was very strong, making him swallow hard.
Min Yueqing considered that Shitou had been hungry for too long and dared not give him too much oily or spicy food right away, so she specially instructed the kitchen to make something light and easy on the stomach. When she saw this, she nodded slightly.
The dishes on the table were not heavy on oil or flavor; the oil in the soup had been skimmed off beforehand, and a lotus seed and jujube porridge, which is good for the spleen and stomach, was added as a staple food.
This porridge is made by soaking lotus seeds, removing the bitter core, and then stewing them with rice and dates. A little brown sugar is added before serving, making it sweet and very popular with children.
Azhu and her maidservant efficiently served the three of them food. Min Yueqing and the little boy had already eaten a lot of miscellaneous things on the street, so they weren't very hungry yet. They slowly drank the soup and ate a little bit of food here and there.
Min Yueqing pretended not to notice Azhu's knowing yet slightly resentful gaze.
Pei Ji was oblivious to their subtle misunderstandings. He slowly sipped his soup with a spoon while staring at Shi Tou with his big, round eyes, thinking to himself, "No wonder Shi Tou is taller than me; he can really eat!"
Yes, the most attentive eater at the whole table was none other than Shi Tou.
As soon as a bowl of lotus seed and jujube porridge was served, he drank it all in one gulp. After finishing it, he thought the bowl was too small, but the porridge was really delicious. He drank three bowls of porridge during the meal.
A few bowls of porridge were just enough to fill his stomach. He only started eating his main meal after finishing the porridge. He accepted all the food that was put on his plate.
Moreover, after he had eaten about half full, he gradually realized that not only was the meat delicious, but even the vegetables were delicious. He wondered if it was just his imagination, but he kept feeling that the vegetables tasted like meat.
After finishing the dishes and drinking two bowls of chicken soup, he wanted to eat two pieces of the desserts on the plate, but Min Yueqing stopped him in time.
Although Min Yueqing was happy to see him eating so heartily, she knew that if she didn't tell him to stop, the child would burst his stomach. Seeing Shi Tou's unsatisfied look, she decisively had the dishes removed.
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