"Well... it's not what you think." Bu Fang looked at Xiao Yanyu. The corners of his mouth curled upward, revealing a smile that was uglier than a crying face.
He really came to the Spring Flower Brothel just to eat. Yes, just to eat.
Xiao Yanyu raised her eyebrows and a hint of playfulness appeared in her eyes. Even someone as gentle as her was a little confused at this moment. She did not expect to meet Owner Bu in the Southern City, which was so far away from the imperial city. Moreover... she even saw Owner Bu walking out of the Spring Flower Brothel.
No matter how cold Owner Bu usually was, he was still a man. What would a man do in a brothel? Oh my god!
She did not expect Owner Bu to be this kind of person!
"I understand, I understand. Owner Bu does not need to explain." Xiao Yanyu nodded in agreement. Her eyes slightly curved, revealing a hint of understanding.
"The imperial city is under the emperor's control after all. The management is stricter. The Southern City is better. After all, Jiangnan is more romantic."
"What do you know." Bu Fang did not know whether to laugh or cry. The expression on his face also became a little strange. This was probably the first time Xiao Yanyu saw Bu Fang with so many expressions on his face.
"Men … all have needs." Xiao Yanyu was extremely surprised. Seeing Bu Fang's expression, she suddenly felt that it was very interesting. She covered her mouth and chuckled.
Even though she could already tell that Owner Bu did not do anything messy in the Spring Flower Brothel, seeing Owner Bu's flustered expression still made her feel a little happy.
Bu Fang once again returned to his expressionless face. He could not be bothered with Xiao Yanyu who was laughing heartily.
"Alright, Owner Bu, this is a secret. I will remember it and not tell anyone." Xiao Yanyu held back her laughter.
Behind Xiao Yanyu was a little maid. The maid was also looking at Bu Fang in surprise. She did not expect the gentle and refined young miss to be able to laugh like this. How miraculous. Did the young miss recognize this young man before her?
"Oh right, why is Owner Bu in the Southern City? When did you arrive? "Xiao Yanyu curiously asked.
"Oh, I came out for a walk. I heard that there are a lot of delicacies in the Southern City, so I came to take a look." Bu Fang's answer was somewhat ambiguous. Xiao Yanyu was clever and did not expose him. She only nodded her head.
"Delicacies? Even though Misty Rain isn't very familiar with the Southern City, it should be a bit better than Owner Bu, so Misty Rain can take Owner Bu around the Southern City. Misty Rain is quite familiar with the delicacies of the Southern City. "
Xiao Yanyu's eyes lit up as she said with a smile.
Bu Fang was taken aback for a moment before he nodded his head. Having someone to lead him was much better than walking aimlessly by himself. Otherwise, he would be dragged into the Spring Fragrance Brothel in a daze like before.
"Xiao Ya, go back and tell the Patriarch that Yanyu will be returning late today." Xiao Yanyu's expression suddenly turned cold as she indifferently said to the little maid behind her.
"Ah? Young Miss, the Patriarch said that Misty Rain is to follow you. "The maid was somewhat anxious.
Xiao Yanyu gently said, "Just say that Yanyu met an acquaintance in the Southern City and will be bringing him around. It is inconvenient to bring a maid along."
Bu Fang knitted his brows and thoughtfully glanced at Xiao Yanyu.
The maid was at a loss, but after Xiao Yanyu continued to say a few more words, she turned around and left.
"Did you run into some trouble?" Bu Fang looked at Xiao Yanyu and indifferently asked.
"Not really. I am just a little annoyed by these people following me around." Xiao Yanyu gently smiled and then leisurely walked forward.
As she walked, she turned around and looked at Bu Fang, "Owner Bu, did you learn about the Southern City before coming here?"
"Not yet," Bu Fang honestly answered. He was randomly placed in the Southern City and indeed did not have the time to learn about the place.
"The Southern City is the Water City of Jiangnan, located in the southern part of the Light Wind Empire. The local customs advocate romance, and the cuisine is naturally the gentle kind. There are very few spicy dishes. Dragon River Vinegar Fish, Pan-Fried Pork Bun, Foie Gras in Sauce … These dishes are all very famous in the Southern City. Among them, the Dragon River Vinegar Fish and Pan-Fried Pork Bun are even more famous," Xiao Yanyu said.
"However, due to certain reasons, the authentic taste of the Pan-Fried Pork Bun has been lost. Nowadays, the taste of the Pan-Fried Pork Bun in the Southern City is not considered good. As for the Dragon River Vinegar Fish, it is the local specialty. You can eat the authentic Dragon River Vinegar Fish at the Drunken Fragrance Pavilion."
Xiao Yanyu indeed knew more about the Southern City than Bu Fang. At the very least, her explanation was clear and logical. Many of the local customs and customs made Bu Fang nod his head repeatedly.
Among them, the analysis of the dishes was the focus of Bu Fang's attention.
The names of Dragon River Vinegar Fish, Pan-Fried Pork Bun, and other appetizing dishes made Bu Fang's eyes light up.
Suddenly, Xiao Yanyu stopped in her tracks. Bu Fang pointed at a small stall at the corner of an alleyway in the distance. The stall was not big. It had a clay jar, a wooden lid, and a few porcelain bowls. It looked extremely shabby.
"Owner Bu, don't look down on this stall. This is actually a delicacy of our Southern City. It is called Ginger Sauce Tofu Pudding. It tastes pretty good." Xiao Yanyu smiled and led the way.
Bu Fang's expression froze. He glanced at the stall and followed after her.
The stall was not big. The owner was an old woman in her fifties. Her face was covered in wrinkles, but her eyes were filled with kindness.
"Granny, give me two servings of tofu pudding." Xiao Yanyu gently smiled at the old woman.
"Yes." The old woman took out her hand hidden in her sleeve and responded enthusiastically. Then, she began to busy herself.
Bu Fang watched the old woman's movements and could not help but sigh with emotion.
The old woman lifted the wooden lid on the clay jar. Immediately, the fragrance of tofu wafted out. The warm steam surged up and whetted one's appetite.
When the old woman saw that Bu Fang was staring at the clay jar, she immediately smiled kindly and said to Bu Fang, "Young man, this old woman's tofu pudding is the most authentic in the Southern City. It is carefully ground by herself."
The old woman took out a shovel that looked like a flat iron plate. It was a specially made shovel. The handle of the shovel was bent at a ninety degree angle and protruded from one corner of the round iron plate. The iron plate was very flat, unlike the protrusions of a spoon.
The old woman took out a slightly shabby but extremely clean porcelain bowl. She held the iron plate in one hand and reached into the clay jar. She first waved her hand and used the bottom of the iron plate to shake off the juice that covered the tofu pudding. Then, she skillfully used the iron plate to scoop up a thin layer of tofu pudding.
He scooped up a thin layer of tofu pudding and poured it into a bowl. Then, he repeated this action until the bowl was filled with fragrant tofu pudding.
The old woman did not immediately pass the porcelain bowl to the two of them. Instead, she opened a small wooden bucket beside the clay jar and used a bamboo tube to scoop out a spoonful of red ginger juice. The ginger juice had a slight sweetness to it. When it was poured into the tofu pudding, it caused the white tofu pudding to burn with a layer of red. It was as beautiful as a ruby.
The spicy taste of the ginger juice mixed with the fragrance of the tofu pudding immediately gave off a different feeling.
"Come, little girl. Be careful, it's hot." The old woman enthusiastically passed the bowl of ginger sauce tofu pudding to Xiao Yanyu.
Xiao Yanyu gently and carefully received it.
"Owner Bu, can you help me take off my veil?" Xiao Yanyu's limpid eyes looked toward Bu Fang and charmingly asked.
Bu Fang's gaze fell on the bowl of ginger sauce tofu pudding. He licked his lips and was slightly startled when he heard Xiao Yanyu's words. He hesitated for a moment before replying. "Sure."
After taking off the thin veil, Xiao Yanyu's delicate skin was immediately revealed. Her skin was so fair that it seemed as if water could be squeezed out of it with a pinch. Her red lips were emitting a faint luster, as if they were exquisitely carved gems. They were filled with allure.
"Thank you very much, Owner Bu." The corners of Xiao Yanyu's mouth curled up into an enchanting curve. A smile appeared on her devastatingly beautiful face.
Bu Fang rarely felt a trace of awkwardness. He took a step back and simply said, "It's nothing."
Xiao Yanyu immediately chuckled. Then, she pouted her lips and blew at the steam rising from the bowl of ginger sauce tofu pudding she scooped up.
After taking a sip, Xiao Yanyu's pretty face became slightly rosy. Her fair skin was suffused with a peachy blush. It was an incomparably enchanting sight.
"Young man, stop staring. This is yours." The granny's voice filled with laughter rang in his ears. Bu Fang immediately came back to his senses. He nodded toward the granny and received the bowl with both hands.
The porcelain bowl was slightly warm. The red ginger sauce and the white tofu pudding mixed together and exuded a tantalizing aroma. The color of the tofu pudding was even more appetizing.
Bu Fang's gaze was a little dazed. It was as if he had returned to his previous life. In his blurry memories, there would always be a granny or an old man selling tofu pudding that could warm one's heart.
Beside him, Xiao Yanyu squinted her eyes and lightly exhaled a mouthful of hot air. Her face was filled with comfort.
Bu Fang pursed his lips and his gaze once again fell on the ginger sauce tofu pudding.
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