Chapter 62: Is Xiao Fu Bao Disliked? The Whole City Loves Me With Their Lives
Chapter 62: Honey Sesame Candy
Feng Xuanrui was on the verge of tears from frustration. He fought hard to hold back his tears.
No crying, no crying! He was a manly man!
The strongest manly man!
Tears were so hard to suppress!
They were about to fall!
Hold on!
At this moment, dessert arrived, which helped Feng Xuanrui keep his tears in check.
The first dessert was local honey sesame candy.
The honey sesame candy, placed in the center of a white porcelain plate, was a pale golden color, as if morning light had touched the first snow, giving off a faint golden glow.
The candy was made of layers of thin sheets, interwoven like blooming flowers, creating a beautiful arrangement.
The arrangement was so lovely that Suisui couldn’t help but keep her eyes wide open, afraid to miss such a beautiful sight.
Moreover, the honey sesame candy was not only beautiful but also very fragrant and sweet.
When it was brought out, a waft of aroma had already reached Suisui.
Suisui had never tasted sweets before. During festivals, watching her cousins eat candy, she didn’t know what it tasted like and wasn’t tempted, but her mouth would involuntarily water.
Now, having tasted it and knowing how good it was, she found it sweet and inviting.
The sweet taste she remembered from before mixed with the aroma of the candy in front of her, making Suisui eagerly anticipate trying it.
Her saliva seemed to increase notably.
It smelled so good, so sweet. She really wanted to try a bite.
But Suisui was too shy to ask for it.
Even though she had learned to swallow her saliva without avoiding others, she still dared not take the initiative to ask for something.
Suisui felt that even with an older brother, she lacked the courage and entitlement to be selfish.
What did she have now compared to before?
Just an older brother.
Only an older brother.
Feng Xuanrui, who was still frustrated, found it hard to resist the sweet aroma of the candy.
The honey sesame candy was not only fragrant but also very appealing.
Nanny Nan saw that the food had arrived and seized the opportunity to interrupt the children’s argument. She cheerfully introduced it, "This is a new specialty from our county in the past two years, a unique delicacy not found elsewhere. Try it and see."
Physician Liu agreed with Nanny Nan’s introduction.
Feng Xuanrui, feeling tempted, acted first, and seeing him move, Lian Ruoyi also joined in.
Feng Xuanrui used chopsticks to pick up a small portion of the honey sesame candy, but instead of eating it himself, he placed it on Suisui’s plate and pushed it towards her, "Suisui, try it. If you like it, we can take some home when we leave."
As for bringing some back for Xiao Wu and Xiao Qi?
Feng Xuanrui thought: Forget it, and it’s not important. The most important thing is his sister.
If he didn’t perform well, his sister might be taken away!
Suisui, initially staring at the plate, saw that her brother had prepared it for her and quickly shook her head, pushing the plate back towards Feng Xuanrui, "Brother, you eat first."
Feng Xuanrui nonchalantly pushed the plate back, "It’s fine, my hands are long; I can pick more."
The acknowledgment of being favored by his sister instantly improved Feng Xuanrui’s mood.
He happily picked another piece and glanced triumphantly at Lian Ruoyi.
Lian Ruoyi: ...
The pleasant mood she had moments ago quickly soured.
Nevertheless, the candy was still tempting.
Might as well enjoy the candy first!
Several other pastries followed.
Physician Liu kept a close watch and didn’t let the children eat too much.
“If you can’t finish it, you can take it with you. If you like it, we can try it again next time.”
“Don’t eat too much at once; it’s easy to upset your stomach.”
“And such delicious treats are rare. If you overeat and spoil your appetite, you might miss many opportunities in the future.”
...
Physician Liu’s advice made sense, and the three children heeded it.
After tasting the candy and some pastries, and trying two types of hawthorn candy that made Suisui frown from the sourness, she obediently ate no more.
Feng Xuanrui had two hawthorn candy balls and was overwhelmed by the sourness. Any more, and his teeth would be numb, which was quite uncomfortable.
Eventually, he reluctantly put down his chopsticks.
Lian Ruoyi, displeased by Feng Xuanrui’s smug look, decided to show she wouldn’t be outdone and ate an extra hawthorn candy ball.
She too was left with sour teeth.
When she finally put down her chopsticks, tears welled up in her eyes, but she bravely didn’t cry.
Being sour to the point of tears was something she couldn’t admit to.
Oh no!
Why was this hawthorn candy so much more sour than before?
The vendor must be a scammer, not adding enough sugar. She would complain to her father when she got home!
Although everyone had a good time, they were still meeting for the first time.
Thus, Nanny Nan tentatively invited Suisui and the others to their home.
After being politely declined, she didn’t press further.
She decided to return home and report the situation to her master to determine the next steps.
Lian Ruoyi really liked Suisui and, when parting, couldn’t stop gently patting Suisui’s little head, muttering, “We’ll shave the little sister’s head when we get back. If mine can’t be shaved, why can’t we shave hers?”
Nanny Nan: ...
The sisters who took care of the second young lady these past few days had a hard time!
After they parted ways, Physician Liu and the others took home a lot of pastries and candies.
Although Feng Xuanrui had been tricked by the hawthorn candy, the sweet aroma of the pastries made him look at them repeatedly.
Physician Liu noticed and, without lifting his eyelids, said, “Be careful with your teeth!”
Then he turned to Suisui with a gentle expression, “When you get home, make sure to brush your teeth carefully and use enough tooth powder. We don’t mind spending on this.”
Suisui nodded obediently, “I will listen to Grandpa Liu!”
The little girl’s obedient demeanor was endearing, and Physician Liu, having often scolded the Chen family in his heart, patted Suisui’s little head, “Good child!”
Indeed, the slightly prickly little furball was quite pleasant to touch, no wonder Lian Ruoyi liked her.
Physician Liu couldn’t help but pat her a few more times.
Feng Xuanrui, unable to watch any longer, said, “Alright, alright, if you keep patting, she won’t have any hair left.”
Physician Liu was speechless but withdrew his hand.
Back at the inn, after tidying up a bit, night fell quickly.
After a good lunch and continuous snacking in the afternoon, the two children weren’t hungry by dinner time.
Physician Liu, worried they might wake up hungry at night, had someone buy a bowl of chicken noodle soup for the kids to share.
In the end, when only a little soup and noodles were left, Prince Qing drank it after confirming they weren’t eating.
Prince Qing drank so quickly that by the time Physician Liu turned around to remind the children to brush their teeth, the soup and noodles were gone.
Physician Liu: ?
Huh?
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