radicalducati Chapter 48 Getting Along
Chapter 48 Getting Along
night.
Gu Qianbei stood in front of the Five Poisons Tempering Wine and poured in the Golden Light Mantra's internal energy, making the flames below even more intense.
"Ten days left."
Gu Qianbei murmured to herself, her eyes filled with anticipation.
"Manager Gu, I bought some food. Would you like to eat with me?"
Suddenly, Zhou Zhiruo's voice came from outside the door.
Gu Qianbei turned around and saw Zhou Zhiruo standing outside the brewing room, curiously peering inside, but not coming in.
"Since Miss Zhou has so kindly invited me, I will naturally not refuse."
Gu Qianbei smiled slightly and walked out.
Zhou Zhiruo asked curiously, "Manager Gu, are you brewing wine?"
"good."
"What a rich aroma of wine! Manager Gu is truly remarkable; to have such skill at such a young age."
"Just trying to make a living."
The two chatted as they approached the dining table.
"Did you buy this from the inn across the street?"
Gu Qianbei glanced at the dishes and spoke.
"Yes, is there a problem?"
Zhou Zhiruo asked in confusion.
"No problem. But next time you go to the inn across the street to order food, remember to tell the waiter to ask the cook to put less salt in. That cook has a strong palate, so his dishes tend to be a bit salty."
"Too salty?"
Zhou Zhiruo was slightly surprised, then picked up her chopsticks and tasted a bite of the greens. She immediately frowned slightly and almost spat it out.
"It's really a bit salty."
Gu Qianbei smiled upon seeing this.
"I wasn't lying to you, was I? If you don't want to eat, put down your chopsticks. Don't make things difficult for yourself."
"It would be such a waste not to finish this."
Zhou Zhiruo looked at the three dishes and one soup on the table and felt a little regretful.
"It's okay, someone can help."
As Gu Qianbei spoke, he got up and went to the door, looking at the beggar's den not far away.
"Xiaomi! Come here for a second."
Upon hearing this, Xiaomi, who was resting in the beggar's den, immediately ran over.
"Manager Gu, is there something you need?"
Xiaomi asked with a smile.
Since the incident at Black Wind Ridge, Xiao Mi has had a very good impression of Gu Qianbei, and the two have become friends.
We chatted quite a bit during this time.
"Xiao Mi, this young lady and I have to go out for a bit. Could you please take care of these dishes?"
Xiaomi's eyes lit up immediately.
"Manager Gu, you're too kind! These are all delicious dishes."
"So you got off easy. Miss Zhou, let's go. We can leave this to Xiaomi."
"Huh? Oh!"
Zhou Zhiruo was taken aback at first, then realized what was happening and followed Gu Qianbei away from Qianchousi.
Xiaomi's mouth watered at the sight of the food on the table, and she immediately packed it all up without hesitation.
This kind of meal only feels right when eaten back in one's own beggar's hut.
On the road.
Zhou Zhiruo asked curiously, "Manager Gu, you seem to know that Beggar Clan disciple quite well. He was very respectful to you. Are you also a member of the martial arts world?"
"Count as half."
"Half?"
Zhou Zhiruo was even more puzzled.
"I yearn for the martial world, but I haven't yet stepped into it. Yet, I have countless connections to it. Wouldn't you say I'm halfway there?"
Gu Qianbei explained with a smile.
"I don't quite understand. According to you, you're already part of the martial world, not even halfway there. The road we're walking on is also the road of the martial world."
Upon hearing this, Gu Qianbei paused, as if suddenly realizing something.
"That's true. This place is the martial world, so there's no such thing as stepping in or not stepping in. Come on, Miss Zhou, today I'll treat you to the most famous roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) in Qixia Town."
Before long, Gu Qianbei led Zhou Zhiruo to a small roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) shop.
"Boss, two roujiamo (Chinese hamburgers), both half lean and half fatty, with some chili."
"Alright! Please wait a moment, sir."
The boss got busy, and Zhou Zhiruo's eyes sparkled.
"I didn't expect this roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) shop to still be around."
"You've also tried this roujiamo (Chinese hamburger)?"
Gu Qianbei asked in surprise.
"Yes. This roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) shop is a long-established brand. It is said that it was originally opened by a boss surnamed Mo."
Later, Boss Mo had a stroke of good fortune, mastered martial arts, and eventually went on to roam the martial arts world.
His roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) recipe, along with the small shop itself, was sold to the current owner.
The owner has been running this small shop ever since.
The boss I saw when I was a child was already the third generation.
It seems to be the boss in front of me, but he looks much older than I remember.
Back then, whenever my dad made money, he would buy me a roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) when he came home.
I still remember the taste.
I wonder if the flavor of this restaurant is still the same as before.
Zhou Zhiruo recalled these details one by one from her memories, and the taste of her childhood seemed to be coming to her mouth, causing her to drool.
"I'm not sure if it tastes like it did when you were a child, but it certainly tastes very good."
While the two were chatting, the roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) was ready.
They each had one and started eating.
The soft steamed buns paired with a meat sauce made with a perfect balance of lean and fatty meat are truly a delightful treat.
"Delicious! It tastes just like before."
As Zhou Zhiruo ate, her eyes became even more moist.
"There's also a mutton soup place nearby; it's absolutely delicious with this roujiamo (Chinese hamburger). Want to try it?"
Gu Qianbei seemed oblivious to Zhou Zhiruo's tears and pointed to the mutton soup shop next door.
"good!"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhiruo quickly composed herself and headed towards the food.
These are all things she ate when she was a child. When she eats them again, she can't help but recall the happy times of her childhood.
Happiness back then was so simple.
Gu Qianbei was naturally still hungry, so he ordered two more roujiamo (Chinese hamburgers) and a bowl of mutton soup before he was finally full.
"That feels good."
Gu Qianbei exhaled, feeling refreshed.
There is nothing more comfortable in life than being well-fed.
"Thank you, Manager Gu."
Zhou Zhiruo's sudden thanks left Gu Qianbei somewhat puzzled.
"What are you thanking me for?"
"I know you brought me here to eat because you saw I was sad. Thank you, I'm really happy."
Zhou Zhiruo smiled beautifully, but Gu Qianbei was somewhat bewildered.
No, how come you're imagining so many things just from eating a roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) and mutton soup?
Gu Qianbei said that she was simply craving it.
However, since Zhou Zhiruo was so happy, there was no need for him to dampen her spirits.
"Whatever makes you happy. Okay, it's about time, let's go back."
"Um."
At the entrance of Qianchou Si, a young man was pacing anxiously back and forth.
Suddenly, he heard Zhou Zhiruo's voice, and immediately looked up with joy, gazing at the end of the road.
But when he saw a handsome young man next to Zhou Zhiruo, and the two of them were laughing and talking together, his expression immediately darkened.
"Who is that person? Why is Junior Sister Zhiruo chatting and laughing with him?"
A flash of jealousy crossed the young man's eyes, but he forced a smile.
"Junior Sister Zhiruo!"
The young man shouted loudly, attracting Zhou Zhiruo's attention.
"Senior Brother Song, what are you doing here?"
Zhou Zhiruo looked bewildered.
Gu Qianbei looked over upon hearing this.
Senior Brother Song?
Could this outfit belong to Song Qingshu, the third-generation chief disciple of Wudang?