Three days later, in the afternoon, we arrived at a town.
Lan Zechen thought it would be the same as the previous days: find a restaurant in town for lunch, buy some ingredients and supplies, and then continue on his way.
But then they saw Tian Shu stop the carriage in front of an inn, and then go inside to ask for a room.
"Brother Quan, aren't we leaving today?" Lan Zechen lifted the carriage curtain and asked Quan Jinghuai, who had just dismounted, with great confusion.
"Well, it's going to rain tomorrow, so let's stay here for now and set off again when the rain stops. If you and the others are in a hurry to get going, you can go ahead first." Quan Jinghuai said, while looking at Tian Shu who came out from inside.
Following closely behind Tian Shu was the innkeeper, who was scolding the waiter who had just arrived in a low voice, but then turned around and greeted Quan Jinghuai and the others with a smile.
The guards and the coachman looked at their master, waiting for his decision.
Looking at the weather now, it doesn't seem like it's going to rain tomorrow at all.
After all, it's rare for the Pavilion Master to travel so far to Jiaozhou, so he must have something important to do. Unlike Hong Xiaoniangzi and her group, he's just going out to gain experience, and he can go and stop whenever he wants.
It's a pity that if I leave first and stop traveling with them, I won't be able to eat such delicious meals every day. After only a few days of eating with them, I already don't want to eat the food in restaurants and eateries anymore.
It's not that young master Tianxuan's cooking skills are better than those of the head chefs in restaurants and taverns.
I just felt that the food he cooked was very much to my liking.
"What are you still standing here like a pillar for? Didn't you hear them say they were staying at an inn? Hurry up and go book a room!" Lan Zechen frowned and said in a low voice, looking at the two people outside the carriage.
Huh? You're not leaving, you're staying here too?
Jin Gui thought he had misheard and turned to look at his companion.
Liu Zhaoqiang didn't have time to exchange glances with him. He listened carefully to his master's words and quickly went into the inn to book a room, of course, one that was right next to Hong Xiaoniangzi's room.
In fact, he had wanted to tell his master several times on the way that since he had been eating all three meals with others, why not just let Young Master Tian Shu arrange the lodging for him as well?
After Hong Xiaoduo and her group put down their luggage and walked out of their room to find a place to have lunch, Lan Zechen was already waiting for them in the lobby of the inn. As soon as he saw her, he said that they had already made reservations at the restaurant.
“Pavilion Master Lan, you don’t need to do this. We’re getting embarrassed if you keep doing this,” Hong Xiaoduo said helplessly.
Lan Zechen hurriedly said, "No, no, no, Xiao Duo, don't say that. I know you don't lack money, but we can't always be eating and drinking for free with you. I'm not short of money either. Isn't it good that we're like this now? When there are no restaurants, we eat your food."
"Where there are restaurants and eateries, there's nothing wrong with me treating everyone, is there?"
"Alright, as long as you don't feel like you're at a disadvantage, we certainly have no objections," Hong Xiaoduo said with a smile.
After spending a few days together, Hong Xiaoduo felt that the Pavilion Master was an interesting and open-minded person. She decided that when she parted ways with them in Jiaozhou, she would find some things in her space to give him.
They're generous, so we can't be stingy!
"Xiaoduo, who told you it's going to rain tomorrow? I don't think it's very likely," Lan Zechen asked curiously as they walked towards the restaurant.
"I didn't hear it from anyone, I just felt it myself." Hong Xiaoduo didn't mention that she could read the weather.
"You sensed it?" Upon hearing this, Lan Zechen looked Hong Xiaoduo up and down.
I've heard that people who have suffered bone injuries or have joint problems sometimes react before it rains: "Xiaoduo, do you have any injuries or ailments?"
Injuries? Hong Xiaoduo was slightly taken aback, but quickly realized why he would say that.
"No, maybe I'm just smarter, so I just sensed it," Hong Xiaoduo replied with a shrug and a smile.
Ranze Tatsushi was skeptical of this answer. To be smart, he should have been more specific. Did he think it would rain based on changes in the sky, the clouds, or something else?
To just say what you feel doesn't really fit the word "smart"!
I felt like she was fooling me, but I had no proof!
They arrived at the restaurant quickly, and unsurprisingly, it was a private room with two tables. They ordered the restaurant's signature dishes as usual, and then asked Hong Xiaoduo and the others to order more.
The first time, Tian Shu and the others were embarrassed to order expensive dishes, but Hong Xiaoduo told them it was okay and they could order whatever they wanted.
If the other party minds this, they won't offer to treat us again in the future, so the children started eating whatever they wanted.
Jin Gui and Liu Zhaoqiang knew that they had eaten the same dishes as their master on this trip, all thanks to Hong Xiaoniangzi and her people.
It's not that their master is harsh or stingy towards his servants, but this is the original rule. How could those who work below possibly eat the same food as their masters, let alone sit at the same table!
The dishes were served quickly, and Lan Zechen also ordered a pot of wine for himself and Quan Jinghuai.
"Brother Aping, don't you like sweet and sour fish? Why aren't you eating it? Is it because you can't reach it?" Yaoguang said, stretching out her little arm to help pick up a piece of fish.
However, just as she was about to put the fish into Ah Ping's plate, she lost her grip, and the fish fell into Ah Ping's hand.
The fish was served piping hot and still had some broth on it.
"Hiss, what are you doing?" Aping frowned and blurted out.
Because it was a private room, both Yao Guang's and A Ping's words were very clear, making it difficult for others not to hear them.
In an instant, everyone's attention was focused on this side.
Yao Guang also felt that she had done something wrong, that she had accidentally burned her brother A Ping. But at the same time, she felt a little wronged. She had only meant well by serving her brother his favorite dishes. Moreover, since leaving that villain, no one had ever spoken to her so harshly.
At this moment, A-Ping, who was being watched, also realized what was happening and subconsciously looked at Hong Xiaoduo, only to find that her gaze was cold.
A-Ping panicked instantly, and without even noticing the expressions on the other people's faces, he hurriedly explained to Yao-Guang, "It's my fault, I was distracted. Thank you, little sister, please don't blame me, okay?"
After saying that, he raised his hand and put the fish meat on the back of his hand into his mouth.
"Oh, it's alright." Yao Guang gave A Ping a bright smile and continued eating.
Although Yao Guang said she was fine, A Ping felt increasingly uneasy. He tried his best to act nonchalant as he picked up food and ate heartily. He even picked up some fish for Yao Guang and carefully removed the fish bones for her.
Feeling guilty, A-Ping didn't look at anyone else, but Hong Xiaoduo glanced around. It seemed that apart from Lan Zechen and his two servants, the others were looking at A-Ping with a mix of confusion, frowns, and displeasure...
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