IHOEAYSTTTIW Chapter 30

Chapter 30: Stinky tofu can’t be fragrant for ten miles, but it can “stink for ten thousand years.”

Steward Luo pinched the bowl with two fingers and smelled it under his nose with disdain. The strong stench made him frown, but after a careful taste, the smell was actually a bit addictive, and could even be called rich.

Steward Luo would never admit the potential of this thing, and even felt a threat. He snorted coldly and slammed the bowl heavily on the stall: “What kind of filthy thing is this? Get back to where you came from! A Ge’er should stay at home and teach their children, what kind of sight is it coming out to show their face?”

“You didn’t even dare to taste it, Steward, yet you call it a filthy thing.” Lin Yan wiped off the splashed sauce neatly, and the sauce on the rag splattered, accurately landing on the steward’s newly changed clothes.

Steward Luo took two steps back and wiped his clothes in a panic: “This is my newly tailored coat!”

“Since Steward treasures this clothes so much, it seems that your talk about teaching children and showing face is for your own benefit.” Lin Yan’s smile did not diminish, but his words were barbed.

The steward threw the handkerchief on the ground and was about to curse back, but was momentarily dazed by Lin Yan’s smile.

The hot summer wind was mixed with the smell of stinky tofu. The steward finally reacted and became even more exasperated: “If you want to sell meat, go two alleys ahead. Cuihua Tower over there likes Ge’ers like you.”

Yun Qi had long disliked this old thing. If Lin Yan hadn’t been gesturing to him all the time, he would have gone up and reasoned with him. But now… Yun Qi felt that Lin Yan was doing the right thing. If he had appeared just now, he could only convince people with reason, but now… it’s still better to convince people with “reason.”

Yun Qi rolled up his sleeves: “What did you say…”

Yun Qi had grown a lot taller during this period, a little more than half a head taller than Lin Yan, but the childishness on his face had not completely faded, and he was obviously just a child of seventeen or eighteen.

Steward Luo looked Yun Qi up and down and tsked with disdain: “A little brat whose feathers haven’t even grown in yet wants to lay a hand on this old man? It seems that your parents didn’t teach you manners properly, so I’ll…”

Steward Luo had just raised his hand when Yun Qi grabbed his wrist, the strength so great that it seemed like his bones were about to be crushed. He cried out in pain, and before he could react to what was happening, he was slapped in the face.

“You f*cking…” Steward Luo covered his face, struggling to break free, and was about to hit back when his raised hand was grabbed again.

His spells were interrupted twice, and Steward Luo was furious. He turned his head cursing, but was instantly silenced when he saw the clothes of the person behind him. To be able to get to his position, being able to read people’s faces was a basic skill. He could tell at a glance which ones were all show and no substance, which ones were pretending to be something they weren’t, and which ones looked ordinary on the surface but couldn’t be easily offended. The person in front of him was just dressed ordinarily, but was obviously the last kind.

The steward quickly looked over the person in front of him and quickly found the loophole. The person had changed into civilian clothes, but was wearing a pair of flowing cloud boots. Those who could afford such boots were most likely people from the palace, or even close officials around the new Emperor.

The steward gasped and barely maintained his composure, cursing under his breath, and scurried away.

“Why did he leave?” Lin Yan Tsked and started to greet the new customers. “Sir, would you like to try the freshly made stinky tofu?”

The newcomer’s attention was all on Yun Qi, and he didn’t even hear what Lin Yan said, and just responded with casual “uh-huhs.” He reached out to pull Yun Qi, but Yun Qi quickly shoved the stinky tofu into his hand and gave him a glare.

“Your H…” The scout who received the signal trembled and changed his words at the speed of light, “What do you have to eat in your store?”

Lin Yan didn’t notice the strange pause, only the joy of opening. The smile on his face was even brighter, and the two dimples were particularly eye-catching: “Sir, try the stinky tofu first, I’ll have them get you the menu.”

Lin Yan handed over a pair of clean chopsticks and gestured to Gu Zhan.

The scout came out with a mission and didn’t want to waste time here. Moreover, even if he was out for a stroll, he didn’t want to try something that looked and smelled terrifying, but… this store was opened by that noble person, and the little brother who cooked was in a good relationship with that noble person. Although that noble person looked indifferent, if he didn’t eat it…

Which was more terrifying, the strange food or the adult who could decide his life and death?

Obviously, it was the latter.

The scout held his breath and mustered the courage to pick up a piece of tofu and put it in his mouth.

The skin of the tofu was crispy and the inside was tender and smooth. The spicy garlic, the sweet green onions, and the fiery chili mingled with each other and restrained each other, teasing the taste buds layer by layer.

The tofu in his mouth slid into his esophagus, and the scout couldn’t wait to pick up the second piece. The freshness of the green onions and the unique aftertaste of the tofu lingered in his mouth, and he couldn’t stop at all.

Eating too much fried food would make you smile and feel satisfied. The scout felt that his tired heart had been comforted.

A bowl of stinky tofu was quickly emptied, and Lin Yan smiled even more sincerely. He took the bowl away and thoughtfully handed over two sheets of paper: “Sir, how do you think the taste is?”

The scout wiped his mouth, still feeling unsatisfied: “Another bowl.”

Lin Yan took the menu handed over by Gu Zhan and pointed to the snack classification. The menu clearly stated that stinky tofu was fifteen coins a bowl.

Fifteen coins was not very cheap, but ordinary people could afford it.

Lin Yan made a slightly embarrassed look: “That bowl just now was for the grand opening. If you want another one, sir…”

“It’s okay, it’s just small change.” The scout put the silver on the stall and immediately changed his mind, “Forget it, I don’t want it. I’ll try your store’s other specialties.”

“Brother.” Gu Zhan was about to call the scout “brother” when he saw the scout’s boots, and quickly changed his words, his attitude becoming more respectful, “You have good taste, please come inside.”

The people watching the excitement had never dispersed. Seeing Steward Luo running away in a panic, they knew that the person eating was extraordinary. They originally thought that this person would directly overturn Lin Yan’s stall, but they didn’t expect that the adult not only ate the things made by the Ge’er, but also praised it and went directly into the store for dinner.

Many people had already begun to stir, and someone boldly asked: “Sir, do you really think it’s delicious?”

“Wouldn’t you know if you tried it yourself?” The scout rolled his eyes at the man and casually threw a silver ingot to Lin Yan: “Make him a portion.”

“Okay.” Lin Yan was very quick, making two portions of stinky tofu from one portion’s worth.

The man was originally prepared to take a small bite, but the trial turned into a super-sized portion, and there was a group of people supervising him.

“Eat, what haven’t I eaten before.” The man grimaced and stuffed the stinky tofu into his mouth. His determination to die soon turned into infatuation, and his chopsticks flew around for fear that someone would snatch them away.

That man was a celebrity in this area, and his reaction was beyond everyone’s expectations. Small discussions gathered together and floated along the wind into the ears of the four people who were touting for Xiang Wei in front.

“Lao Zhong actually ordered another bowl? I thought he would directly smash the bowl in that Ge’er’s face, his mouth is the most picky…”

“Should we try it too?”

“Let’s go.”

The restless crowd became more and more agitated and began to move closer to Lin Yan’s direction. Some clever people had quietly left the crowd and directly entered the store to seize the opportunity.

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