No matter how capable Hong Xiaoduo was, she was unaware of the schemes of the Pang family. While Tian Shu was feeding Xiao Hui, she went into her space to check the results of the paternity test. There was no doubt that Pang Dayong and Jiang An were indeed father and son.
Thinking of Pang Yong's character, Hong Xiaoduo raised her eyebrows with a smug look, put the paternity test results in her hand into the cabinet, and only then did she feel completely at ease. It was worth the trip, and the journey before the New Year was not a waste of time.
Tian Shu, who was feeding Xiao Hui, looked up and saw Hong Xiao Duo's smiling face. He couldn't help but wonder why she was so happy. He was just feeding Xiao Hui, which was the usual routine.
"Little Grey, eat slowly and be a good boy. We're going out to find a place to have lunch." Hong Xiaoduo said, gently patting Little Grey's forehead.
Little Grey seemed to understand, nodding vigorously. Even the innkeeper who had just walked by couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement. He had worked at the inn for several years and this was the first time he had ever encountered such a guest.
They stayed in the most expensive VIP room, and were very friendly and easy to talk to. However, they rode in a donkey cart instead of a horse-drawn carriage. But look at their donkeys, they were fed the best fodder. You should know that even the best horses in wealthy families couldn't afford fodder at this price.
It even talked to the donkey, and the thing is, the little thing seemed to really understand!
As soon as the two guests checked in, the innkeeper's staff discussed them curiously. The innkeeper, upon hearing this, solemnly instructed them to treat the two guests and the donkey well, to frequently change its water, and to keep the place clean.
However, it is truly amazing. The inn has had special guests before, including those with very intelligent horses.
However, even the most intelligent horse is still tethered.
But look at this donkey. It's not tethered at all, and it doesn't run away. It just blocks the way when a worker gets close to the carriage.
At first, everyone thought it was just a coincidence, but after a few tests, they were able to confirm that the little donkey was indeed guarding the carriage. If you questioned it and went forward, it would rhythmically kick its hooves once, once, in a warning manner.
I don't know how they tamed it, but they can use a donkey as a guard dog! No wonder it gets to eat such good fodder!
The two, one adult and one child, strolling leisurely down the street, found the restaurant recommended by the innkeeper.
Upon entering, we ordered what is said to be the restaurant's specialty: pork belly stuffed with pork, two braised pig's trotters, and a stir-fried cabbage with vinegar.
Stuffed pork belly is made by stuffing a mixture of glutinous rice, diced cured meat, peanuts, and seasonings into a pig's stomach, then cooking it. Before serving, the waiter deliberately asks whether it's served whole or cut open.
Hong Xiaoduo insisted on having it cut open, otherwise how would she and Tian Shu eat it? Would you take a bite and I take a bite? If it weren't for the fact that both she and Tian Shu wanted to eat pig's trotters, they would have simply ordered two pieces of pork belly stuffed with meat.
She's not exactly short of money these days, but wouldn't it be a waste to not be able to finish the food? And since they're staying at an inn, it wouldn't taste good if they packed it up and took it home to cool down, and then asked the inn to reheat it? That wouldn't be appropriate either!
The braised pig's trotters were served whole. As soon as the waiter put them on the table, Hong Xiaoduo immediately gave one to Tian Shu and then took the plate and a trotter to herself.
"Eat it while it's hot. It's full of collagen, which is good for your skin." After saying that, Hong Xiaoduo rolled up her sleeves, tested the temperature, and took a bite with her left hand. The pig's trotter was cooked perfectly, tender yet chewy, and not greasy at all.
Having spent a long time with Hong Xiaoduo, Tian Shu also understood some of the terms she used. Eggs, beef, fish, and shrimp are proteins that the human body needs; vegetables are dietary fiber that the human body needs; and fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins, etc.
"If you only care about your skin and appearance, shouldn't you also pay a little more attention to your image when you're out in public?" Tian Shu noticed that the young diners at the next table were frequently glancing at her and whispering to each other, so she couldn't help but give them a quiet reminder.
Hong Xiaoduo glanced at him and said dismissively, "Why should I care about my image? Isn't this just right? It saves some people the trouble of racking their brains to find an uncle everywhere."
Upon hearing this, Tian Shu's face immediately turned red: "This happened so long ago, why are you bringing it up again!"
Seeing Tian Shu's embarrassed state, Hong Xiaoduo couldn't help but laugh. She pointed at him with her right hand and said, "I have a good memory, so remember not to offend me later, or I'll tell your son and your grandsons."
"Okay, as long as you can still remember it from then on." Tian Shu said, suppressing a laugh, and then, imitating her, grabbed a pig's trotter and took a big, satisfying bite.
He heard her say it was a joke, but it was something he wanted to hear, because it meant she was always there for him!
As long as she stays with them and doesn't leave, he's willing to be teased and joked with by her.
I used to think she was joking around and talking about how the seven of them would grow up, get married, and have children. I thought she was talking about things that were too far ahead. At that time, I really felt that none of these things had anything to do with them. The seven of them never thought about those things. All they wanted was to fill their stomachs and not be beaten up as often as before.
However, as they spent more and more time with her and their lives got better and better, they began to look forward to it when they occasionally heard her mention getting married and having children after she grew up.
She also said that no matter whether they get married or have children, they must wait until they turn eighteen years old, because that is when they are considered psychologically and physiologically mature.
Basically, the idea is that it's good for their physical and mental health.
The two, one big and one small, were gnawing on pig's trotters, savoring the stuffed pork belly, and pairing it with stir-fried cabbage in vinegar. For their main course, they only ordered two steamed buns, completely oblivious to the stares of the other diners, and they ate with great relish.
The restaurant's service was quite good. After watching the two of them finish eating the pig's trotters, the waiter brought them hot water to wash their hands without Hong Xiaoduo even having to ask.
In fact, the restaurant staff believed that the correct and most satisfying way to eat this whole braised pig's trotter was to grab it with your hands and gnaw on it.
Otherwise, the kitchen can just chop it into pieces, stew it, and serve it to you to eat with your chopsticks.
"Thank you, young man. This is for you to have some wine." Hong Xiaoduo took the clean cotton towel from the waiter, wiped the water off her hands, took out a silver coin, and stuffed it into the waiter's hand.
It's not that she's gotten rich and become arrogant, or that she's learned the tricks of tipping and giving money.
After finishing the braised pig's trotters, my hands were all sticky, and they immediately brought me hot water to wash them. That was so thoughtful!
The shop assistant was surprised to receive a tip for simply bringing hot water to wash his hands. He thanked the shopkeeper happily and returned to the counter to honestly hand over the silver coins.
"You were the one who thought of bringing hot water for the guests to wash their hands. The guests were happy and gave you a tip, so you can keep it yourself." The shopkeeper chuckled and gave the silver coins back to the waiter. He had just witnessed the whole thing and was even more satisfied with this observant waiter.
When the employer comes next time, I need to talk to him about this and ask him to give this kid a raise.
After finishing their meal and paying the bill, Hong Xiaoduo and the other person left the restaurant. Hong Xiaoduo then determined the direction and walked forward.
She wanted to go see the girl that Pang Dayong had previously liked, to find out what was going on, and whether there was some misunderstanding...
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