Chapter 1030: 1010. Please co to see the flowers next ti.
Song Tan took the bag and noticed that Lun Chuan wasn’t wearing a mask. When he tilted his head slightly, the red scar extending from his temple to his ear beca visible. She couldn’t help but ask:
“Those scars…”
Lun Chuan instinctively touched them, then shook his head without a trace of care: “Don’t worry, they’re all superficial. With so ti, they’ll heal by themselves.”
Song Tan sighed softly.
If they were really that easy to heal, he should’ve recovered by now after eating food infused with Spiritual Energy for more than half a year—given his physique.
She spoke earnestly: “I’ve never had the chance to thank you personally.”
“Thank you for risking everything to save
back then.”
“The food and gifts I sent you—it’s all just a small gesture, so don’t feel the need to reciprocate. Compared to what you’ve done, it’s nothing but the least I could do.”
Lun Chuan was montarily startled before chuckling: “Don’t be so formal. Besides, I didn’t exactly risk everything. I only stepped in because I judged that you could be saved.”
When he smiled, his eyebrows and eyes relaxed, radiating a natural charm that resembled a clear breeze under a full moon, leaving no room for worry:
“Don’t overthink it. I’m fine now, aren’t I?”
Then, he gently patted Qiaoqiao’s head: “Be good. It’s very cold outside. Hurry and get into the car—next ti you’re in the Imperial City, I’ll invite you to see flowers at my house.”
Qiaoqiao blinked curiously: “Why not this ti?”
Lun Chuan was taken aback by her question.
After a mont, he responded: “Because it’s our first eting. Girls shouldn’t go to enclosed spaces alone—it might not be safe.”
“Qiaoqiao too.”
“Next ti, it’ll be different. We’ll be more familiar with each other, and I’ll make sure there’s a housekeeper aunt at ho in advance.”
As he spoke, his expression softened once more: “The most important thing is that the Imperial City is too cold right now. In winter, there aren’t many flowers blooming on my terrace.”
“Next ti you visit, there might be plenty of flowers. You can even take ho the ones you like.”
His words seed to make perfect sense, and Qiaoqiao quickly accepted them. She nodded enthusiastically: “Okay, I understand now.”
The next mont, his thoughts shifted to the bag in Song Tan’s hands: “We’ll be driving for several hours. Won’t it lt?”
“No,” Lun Chuan said, pointing to the bag. “It’s insulated and packed with dry ice and ice blocks. It should stay frozen for at least 24 hours.”
…
The car rged into the road, and looking out the window, the figure standing by the roadside gradually faded into the distance. Then, that figure picked up a few waterlons and turned to leave.
Song Tan withdrew her gaze and sighed: “They’re all n, so why is the only one we have at ho that foolish cousin?”
Qiaoqiao, impatiently unzipping the insulated bag, was intrigued: “Which foolish cousin?”
Song Tan replied in exasperation: “Two!”
At that mont, Qiaoqiao pulled out a palm-sized adorable bear-shaped popsicle: “Wow!”
The popsicle was made with milky white milk, buttery yellow condensed milk, and dotted with bright red waterlon chunks. The petite treat exuded a rich milk aroma, complented by the refreshing pops of vibrant waterlon pieces …
“Not bad!” Song Tan’s interest was piqued: “Let
try.”
Generously, Qiaoqiao handed the popsicle to her and then fished out a red flower-shaped ice pop!
Just like the popsicle, it was wrapped in white parchnt paper that could be torn open for instant enjoynt.
The crisp, fresh scent of waterlon wafted through the air. Even the driver, Mr. Li, who had been silently driving, couldn’t resist glancing at the rear-view mirror. With the warm air inside blowing steadily, the dry and stifling atmosphere made the waterlon ice pop seem even more alluring than the popsicle!
Qiaoqiao couldn’t help herself; she was ready to dig in!
But there was still more inside.
Song Tan’s curiosity was thoroughly aroused. Leaning over, she peeked into the insulated bag and saw dry ice packs, crushed ice, neatly arranged waterlon ice pops, popsicles, and even boxes filled with frozen waterlon balls.
It wasn’t hard to imagine—on a winter day, with the fire crackling, bright red frozen waterlon balls dropped into glasses of water, paired with small garnishes … How refreshing and vibrant that would look!
Qiaoqiao was stunned.
After a while, she mused aloud: “Why doesn’t Seventh Uncle teach
these things?”
Song Tan thought to herself, after decades of hosting banquets, he obviously knows how to display food beautifully. But crafting such intricate treats …
Probably Seventh Uncle thinks it’s unnecessary, considering he’s constantly feeding pigs.
Still, there’s no denying—when food is elaborately prepared, the mood for eating feels completely different!
As she reflected, Song Tan reached for a tissue, pinched two frozen waterlon balls, and offered them to Mr. Li:
“Mr. Li, try this.”
“You’re not supposed to eat while driving, but these can be popped into your mouth. After the last couple of busy days, you deserve a treat!”
Though Mr. Li wanted to decline, the bright red waterlon balls were so close, and the warm car quickly drew out faint damp stains on the tissue paper holding them.
His internal struggle didn’t last long—he couldn’t resist. He chuckled as he accepted: “Alright, alright, I’ll take advantage of your generosity!”
With that, he popped the waterlon ball into his mouth—
“Ah!”
The icy sensation was like gulping down cold beer on a winter’s day—both invigorating and intoxicating. As the waterlon ball partially lted, its sweet, refreshing aroma filled his senses. Mr. Li sealed his lips tight and savored the mont.
At that instant, he thought of nothing else—
Buy waterlon!!!
The best waterlon!!!
With excitent, Mr. Li relished the last of the waterlon ball as it lted, leaving only the tender fruit pulp behind. He chewed it slowly, quietly revising his shopping budget upwards.
“This waterlon…”
“The waterlon isn’t for sale,” Qiaoqiao interrupted while crunching her ice pop loudly. She didn’t feel cold at all; instead, this way of eating was far more fun than eating fresh waterlon. Hearing Mr. Li speak, she instinctively responded.
Mr. Li eagerly said: “I don’t want much! Just two or three would be enough!”
Song Tan sighed lightly: “Mr. Li, winter prices are 60 yuan per catty for our waterlons—they’re not worth it. Why don’t you wait until next sumr to buy so?”
She smiled warmly: “Sumr is the waterlon season. They’ll be plentiful and only 20 yuan per catty.”
Talking about the price made Mr. Li pause in silence. Despite adjusting his budget, at 60 yuan per catty, 3,000 yuan wouldn’t buy much at all.
What kind of family can shrug off a 40 yuan price difference so easily?
With a quiet sigh for practicality, he relented: “Alright, I’ll wait till sumr to buy them.”
anwhile, Qiaoqiao was imagining excitedly: “Sis, could we have Brother stay at our house when he cos for the hog feast?”
“Sure,” Song Tan replied offhandedly. “The rooms you helped Mom clean a few days ago were prepared for your handso brother and his friends and family.”
After all, if Lun Chuan were to visit, it wouldn’t do to arrange lodging in the workers’ dormitory.
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