EBE Chapter 182: Bickering
Chapter 182: Bickering
After a stalemate, Jiang Yu almost finished the whole bowl of mutton soup with steamed buns. Xu Ranyuan finally couldn't hold it anymore. He picked up the spoon, gently scooped up a spoonful, and tentatively put it into his mouth.
The finely chopped steamed buns were flexible and chewy, yet held together despite their tiny size. They soaked up the broth, remaining soft yet tender, each grain rich and fragrant. The translucent vermicelli dangled from the edge of the spoon, swaying, soft and slippery, almost breaking, and dripping with rich mutton broth.
As soon as Xu Ranyuan took a sip of the warm mutton soup with steamed buns, he was deeply shocked by the rich and mellow taste of the soup.
The mutton was extremely delicious, and it moved freely between the steamed buns and vermicelli. The thick smell of mutton soup instantly whetted his appetite, making him unable to resist tasting it in big mouthfuls.
The broth is delicious, and the lamb is cooked to perfection, tender and delicious. The chunks are generous, fatty but not greasy, and the broth's flavor lingers on your lips and cheeks even after swallowing. The steamed buns are softened by the soaking, while the vermicelli noodles retain their chewy texture. The broth is rich, the meat is rich, and the four flavors of numbing, spicy, fresh, and salty blend together, leaving a lingering aftertaste.
The freshness and warmth made it hard to swallow it. Later, the steamed bun had been soaked for a long time and had completely absorbed the mutton soup. The vermicelli was also broken into small pieces. It became thicker when stirred with a spoon and was even more delicious.
After eating a big bowl of mutton soup with steamed buns, his stomach felt warm and his limbs were stretched out. Xu Ranyuan held his stomach, sighed comfortably, and a smile of satisfaction and happiness appeared on his face.
When Xu Ranyuan came to his senses, he found Cheng Yuntao watching him silently from the side. Jiang Yu also had a knowing smile on his face, with a hint of teasing hidden in it. Remembering that he had just vowed not to eat, he felt a little embarrassed for a moment.
Fortunately, Cheng Yuntao didn't say much. After seeing Xu Ranyuan finish eating, she took the initiative to come forward and clean up the empty bowls left on the table.
After finishing the tidying, Cheng Yuntao raised her head and said softly, "It's late. If you don't mind, Master Xu, please stay here for one night. However, there are limited rooms at home, so I'm afraid you and Jiang Yu will have to share a room. I'll go and make another bed for you."
Xu Ranyuan thought about it and realized that it would be troublesome and tedious to run out to find an inn at this time. Besides, he was not a hypocritical person, so he did not refuse. "In that case, thank you very much, Miss Yuntao, for your trouble."
"It's not a problem, Mr. Xu, you're welcome." After saying that, Cheng Yuntao turned around and went out to get clean bedding.
Listening to Cheng Yuntao's footsteps gradually fading away, Jiang Yu smiled mischievously and couldn't help but jokingly said, "Oh, weren't you in a hurry to leave? Why have you changed your mind now and are planning to stay and share a room with me?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Ranyuan straightened his back and said stubbornly, "Humph, I just think it's too troublesome and expensive to go out and find an inn so late at night. I want to save some money."
"Besides, I'll have to examine you again tomorrow morning to see if there are any sequelae. As a doctor, I can't just ignore my patients."
Jiang Yu looked like he saw through everything but refused to say anything. He didn't expose him, but just smiled and shook his head.
Not long after, Cheng Yuntao returned with bedding in her arms and made the bed with a swift movement. "Master Xu, Jiang Yu's eyes are not working well right now. Could you please help him wash up?"
Xu Ranyuan glanced at Jiang Yu and deliberately raised his voice: "See, you still have to rely on me for help."
Jiang Yu refused to be outdone and retorted, "Alright, stop making sarcastic remarks. When my eyes get better, you'll be in trouble."
The two of them were arguing with each other, which added some fun to the somewhat dull night.
After washing up, the two of them lay back in their own bedding.
The flickering candlelight was blown out, and the world around Xu Ranyuan was completely shrouded in darkness. It was so quiet that he could only hear his own breathing and the occasional sound of Jiang Yu turning over.
In the unfamiliar environment, Xu Ranyuan couldn't sleep for a while. He tossed and turned in bed, trying to drive these messy thoughts out of his mind, but the more he thought about it, the more upset he felt.
He sighed deeply and decided not to think too much. He pulled up the quilt to cover his head to isolate himself from all external interference. Finally, he slowly fell asleep in the warm bed.
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The next morning, sunlight quietly shone into the house through the cracks in the window.
Xu Ranyuan slowly woke up from his sleep. He rubbed his sleepy eyes and got up, only to find that Jiang Yu was no longer in the room.
"Where are the people? Where have they gone?"
Xu Ranyuan muttered to himself, then quickly stood up, dressed neatly, and stepped out of the room. A fresh breeze blew in his face, running through his whole body, and his tiredness instantly dissipated.
The early morning air seemed to be moistened by mountain dew, carrying a hint of coolness, the freshness and fragrance of grass and trees, lingering around his nose and seeping into his heart.
Immediately afterwards, an enticing fragrance wafted into his nose. Xu Ranyuan subconsciously took a deep breath and followed the direction of the fragrance.
After passing a corridor, he came to the kitchen.
I saw Cheng Yuntao standing in front of the stove, the porridge in the pot was bubbling, and the rich aroma of rice mixed with the aroma of other ingredients filled the air.
Cheng Yuntao noticed someone and turned around to see Xu Ranyuan: "Mr. Xu, you're awake. You can have breakfast in a little while. Jiang Yu is basking in the sun in the yard. You can go find him first."
Xu Ranyuan originally wanted to say goodbye, but the fragrance was so tempting that he paused and hesitated for a moment. In the end, he couldn't resist the temptation and thought it wouldn't be too late to have breakfast before leaving.
So he smiled and responded: "Thank you very much, Miss Yuntao." After that, he turned and walked towards the yard.
As soon as I entered the yard, I saw Jiang Yu lying comfortably in a rocking chair, basking in the sun leisurely and humming an unknown little tune.
Xu Ranyuan walked forward and deliberately stood in front of Jiang Yu to block the warm sunlight.
Jiang Yu was squinting his eyes, enjoying the moment, when he noticed the light suddenly dimming. He immediately guessed that it was Xu Ranyuan who was causing trouble, and waved his hand impatiently, "Stop messing around, go sit over there."
Xu Ranyuan curled his lips and said sourly, "You live a comfortable life, with beautiful women by your side and hot breakfasts. Unlike me, I still have to wander around the world."
Hearing this, Jiang Yu strongly disagreed. He sat up straight in his recliner and denied it seriously, "You're wrong. I like life in Junhua City because I like the people here and every moment I've spent with them. It's definitely not because there's someone who can take care of me and provide for my food and lodging."
"I'm just injured, so I'm temporarily idle. On weekdays, I have to help with a lot of chores. I do all the housework and house repairs myself. I despise sitting back and enjoying the fruits of others' labor."
"Between Yuntao and I, it's never about who takes care of whom. Instead, we support each other and run the business together."
Xu Ranyuan was slightly stunned. He never thought that Jiang Yu would give such an answer.