Chapter 33: Tomato Soup
thirty-three
"Master Rick! I am back! β
AS I SHOUTED AT A LOUD VOICE, MASTER RICK TURNED HIS HEAD AND SAID HAPPILY AND LOUDLY, "LOOK WHO IS COMING, MY BELOVED STUDENT - LAI, YUANLAI!" Look what this guy has brought me~~~"
Cork, of course.
One, two, three...... I removed the cork from my shoulders one by one, and there were twelve of them.
Master Rick stroked the cork, carefully observing their texture: "It's Frango!" A cork specialty of Crow Forest in Citao Frango! The cork in that area is the best in the world, and I say LAI~~~ The cannibals didn't do anything to you! β
I honestly replied, "Actually, I made a deal with the king of the Cannibal Flower Kingdom, and I think they are a good race. β
Master Rick laughed: "Good race ~~~~ Thank you for the joke, thank you for the wood." I didn't expect you to travel so far to find the best cork for me. I feel like I'm starting to owe you something. He said with a smile, and waved his right hand as he finished speaking, "This is your reward!" β
BIU, congratulations on your upgrade.
BIU, congratulations on your upgrade.
BIU, congratulations on your upgrade.
With a wave of Master Rick's hand, I was actually promoted three levels in a row.
The white light that came out again and again made me ecstatic and at the same time I felt like I was a thief. I peeked around, but luckily no one noticed.
It's already level 26, so it's not easy. With 4 more levels, I'm going to turn 2. The thought of the embarrassment of meeting the city lord Hodley for the first time made me feel an ominous premonition in my heart. I caused such an embarrassing scene for that guy, he won't retaliate against me when I change jobs, you know, most of the city lords are cautious.
In my cranky thoughts, I said goodbye to Master Rick and returned to the Black Sheep Bar.
The moon who was tapping with Hao seemed to be a part of the NPC as well, and every time I returned to the tavern, I always saw her busy. Or quietly sewing clothes on the side, most of the female players chose the profession of tailor. These majors are more suitable for them. When the tavern was deserted, the moon was in a corner sewing all kinds of clothes, tunics, trousers, short coats, cloaks, cloaks, cloaks, and cloak for Ah Hao...... Even socks. And when Moon was working, Ah Hao was at the bar with his hand dragging his chin and watching her quietly.
The tavern was just the two of them at this time, and Dahl wasn't upstairs, and I heard that this guy had been walking quite close to Long Qi and them recently.
I'm bored and I don't want to be a light bulb here, Ah Hao has the moon to accompany me, and me? Whenever I see their loving looks, I unconsciously feel a little thirsty. I think I should probably go to the supermarket and buy a bottle of water to drink.
Thinking like this, I sent a message to Ah Xing: "Ah Xing, have you eaten?" Why don't we go to dinner together at noon? β
Ah Xing replied: "Okay, I'll go over to find you." β
I hurriedly said, "It's not in the game, I'll go to the supermarket to find you later, let's have a meal." β
Ah Xing sent after a while: "That's it, my parents haven't been here recently." It's all up to my sister to look after the store, and I'll have to help her for a while at noon...... Well, you can come to my place at noon. β
I can't ask for it.
But I still have to be polite: "Then what's embarrassing, why don't you close the door for a while, let's go to the restaurant for dinner, I'll treat you." β
"Hey! What did you say, can you please this meal? I have to come over at noon, I'm going to prepare! It's down! β
Ah Xing was angry.
He was angry and I was happy.
I happily quit the game, I can't wear tracksuits today, I have to dress more formally. I started rummaging through boxes and cabinets looking for clothes. But my wardrobe is either a sportswear or a hiking suit, and I've never worn a more formal outfit when I'm so old?
The so-called hard work paid off, and under my carpet search, I finally turned out a very formal outfit.
School uniform......
The uniform was almost brand new, and I remember only wearing it twice, at the opening ceremony and graduation ceremony.
Either way, it's a formal attire! Under today's advanced school philosophy, the school uniform is not the dull and old-fashioned kind of before, if I don't say it, probably she won't know that this is a school uniform.
So I decisively put it on and admired it in front of the mirror for a while.
This lad in the mirror is ok! Uh, it's a pity that the hair is a little long......
Five minutes later, I showed up downstairs at a barbershop.
The walls of this barbershop are plastered with all kinds of photos of people in all kinds of strange shapes.
"Our is the most famous barber shop in the neighborhood and a favorite of trend-followers, what kind of hairstyle do you need? How about a recent Scandinavian trend? Just like mine! β
The young boss greeted me warmly and asked me questions.
I stared at his weird turquoise hairstyle and said hesitantly, "I'm a conservative person......"
"Well, conservative? No problem, I've got all kinds of retro looks here, crucian carp backs, exploding heads, black braids, and ......"
I quickly interrupted him, pointed to an old poster on the wall and said, "That's it!" β
The one I pointed out was a handsome guy with messy hair among the three men and one woman in the poster.
βHughJackmanοΌ You've got a lot of vision. Okay, sit down, it's about to start. β
After some tossing and turning by the barber, I looked in the mirror again and found a young man in the mirror who could make sense anyway. This gave me a lot of confidence, and after paying, I looked at my watch and it was already half past eleven.
Strange, why is that calm heart beating so abnormally today, could it be that I came at the wrong time?
At the door of the supermarket, I inhaled heavily, trying to stabilize myself. When I plucked up the courage to walk over, I felt that my walking posture was a little less neat than before, and I always felt that something was not quite right, and my walking was uncoordinated.
Calm, calm, calm! That's right, the same as usual.
When I pushed the door open, I was greeted by a warm hug from Ah Xing. I nervously observed the store, but fortunately, Mai Tian was not there.
"My sister cooks in the kitchen, and her tomato soup is pretty good, you have to try it." Ah Xing said enthusiastically.
Of course I have to taste it, otherwise what will I do, I waved my hand: "I love tomatoes the most, let her make more." β
"Okay!" Ah Xing turned around and shouted to the kitchen: "Sister, make more tomato soup!" β
Tomato? Just kidding, I never eat that, I prefer cucumbers.
"It turns out that I'm dressed handsome enough today, what? Also got a haircut? There's no need, it's so formal to come to my place for dinner. Ah Xing said on the side.
Eating with you? I'll come out with you wearing a big pants, and it's so hot to wear so thick.
"No, I've always been an outward person." I'm not ashamed to say it.
We chatted from east to west, and Ah Xing received customers who came to the supermarket from time to time. Inadvertently, it's time for lunch. I was carefully researching the mineral water brands in the supermarket, and my heart suddenly moved, and I turned around.
At the door of the restaurant, Mai Tian's figure appeared, her long hair tied into a ponytail and a clean blue apron. She was looking at me with those clear eyes.
I stared at her blankly, not moving.
It was as if time had stopped, the noisy world suddenly stood still, and we looked at each other.
I have to admit that the feeling is fantastic. I didn't feel the slightest embarrassment, but I felt that it was natural, and I wished I could keep watching it until I ......
It wasn't until Ah Xing saw off the last customer that he ran over and said, "Hey! Sister, is the meal ready? β
The world was functioning normally again in an instant, Mai Tian nodded, and smiled sweetly: "Well, okay." Come and eat, I'll go see the restaurant. β
How does this work? I hurriedly said, "I guess there won't be anyone at noon, let's eat together." β
Ah Xing echoed: "Let's eat together, leave him alone." As he spoke, he hung a sign of closure on the glass of the window.
Mai Tian hesitated and nodded.
At that moment, my heart was about to jump out of my body.
Tomato soup, that's tomato soup.
In the restaurant, I had a steaming bowl of tomato soup in front of me.
I took the spoon in my hand, gently scooped it into my mouth, and closed my eyes.
"How?" Ah Xing asked me eagerly.
As soon as I opened my eyes, Mai Tian was also seriously waiting for my answer.
I let out a long sigh.
"Huh? Isn't it delicious? Sister, is there too much salt? Ah Xing sighed when he saw me, and hurriedly asked.
Mai Tian also hurriedly took a sip, "No, it's just right to be salty." β
Both siblings looked at me and didn't know what was wrong.
At this time, tears were about to fall out of my face: "It's so fragrant!" I've never had such a delicious tomato soup! β
I'm telling the truth, and at that moment, I fell in love with tomatoes. I had a foreboding feeling that tomatoes would become one of the foods I would never live without for the rest of my life.
Hearing me say this, the brother and sister looked at each other and smiled happily.
Ah Xing patted the table and said, "I'll just say, the tomato soup made by my sister is loved by everyone." β
Not only is it soup, I can't help but sigh: "This soup is the best soup I've ever tasted, but it's a pity." I'm afraid I'll never be able to drink it again. β
Ah Xing laughed: "What are you talking about, as long as you want, just live in my house, and I will let Mai Tian make soup for you every day." β
Mai Tian glanced at Ah Xing reproachfully, got up with a little blushing and said, "I'll serve the food." β
After she left, I grabbed Ah Xing's hands excitedly: "What you said is true?" β
Ah Xing looked at me in wonder, lowered his head and took a sip of soup: "Look at what excites you, is it really so delicious?" β
Vegetable come~~ Mapo tofu, braised eggplant, stir-fried beans......
I enjoyed a delicious meal, looked at the beautiful and touching wheat sweets, told interesting stories from the game, and talked and laughed with my brother and sister.
Overall, I did a good job. Again and again, I made McSweet laugh and snickered, and for the first time I realized that I actually had a good sense of humor.
"In this way, I managed to blow up the demon boss and got a lot of crystals. Later, Dahl also used the money to open a chamber of commerce, and I funded Ah Hao to open a tavern...... "I told them my story in the game.
"Yes, it's true." Ah Xing said to Mai Tian while eating, "I have been to that tavern and chamber of commerce, and it turned out that he took me there to drink. β
Mai Tian smiled and said, "Listen to what you guys say, this game is quite interesting. β
I nodded, "This game is really good, aren't you going to try it?" β
Mai Tian said: "Well, I want to play too, but unfortunately I can't play it yet." You have to have a birthday to be eligible to play the game. β
Ah Xing comforted: "It's almost there, there are still two months." Sister, when your birthday is over, I will personally take you to level up as a brother. β
I also took the opportunity to say, "And me, I will also take you to level up when the time comes, to thank you for the tomato soup you made today." Well, and the instant noodles that day. β
Mai Tian said happily: "Thank you, I'm really looking forward to it, I really hope that my birthday will come soon." β
I looked at the lovely Mai Tian and nodded vigorously. Trust me, I'm actually looking forward to that day more than you.
I said this to myself, bowing my head and taking the last sip of the delicious tomato soup......