dkrc Chapter 36 As for compensation, we'll talk about it after you finish eating.
Chapter 36 As for compensation, we'll talk about it after you finish eating.
Xu Liang now had someone by his side, namely Jiang Wan.
The two walked together, and some people on the streets and alleys recognized them.
Some of the older women occasionally chimed in.
"Liangwa, that girl next to you is so well-behaved, she looks so familiar!"
Xu Liang, seeing the women asking questions, politely replied, "Of course she looks familiar! She's Director Jiang's daughter!"
An auntie, who was bending over and washing vegetables in a basin, said to the other aunties, "I know that girl next to Liangwazi, she's Old Jiang's daughter, the one the boys in town call Xi Shi!"
"Oh, I didn't know that happened!"
The auntie in the neighborhood also started making trouble.
"Nonsense, Liangwazi has just stumbled upon a lucky streak in love."
However, in each household, there were still some young men staring intently at Jiang Wan, also envying Xu Liang.
There were also some who were opposed to Xu Liang, muttering to themselves as if they had a grudge against him.
"Liangwazi is just lucky."
"If I worship the feng shui god in my home, I can be like Xu Liang."
"Alright, alright, put away that feudal superstition you learned from your old man!"
His relatives tried to stop him.
It's inevitable that there will be some narcissistic young men who, though they won't dare to openly contradict each other, have a rich inner world to tell you.
"If you ask me, Xu Liang isn't even half as good as me. If I were to step in, that girl next to him would be falling into my arms!"
There was a boy next to him with a sarcastic expression, seemingly disapproving of his boastful words.
"As for you, I think you should just give up. No matter how bad Xu Liang is, he still runs a small restaurant in town, and I heard it's quite popular."
"And now you have nothing, all you know is how to spend your parents' money, you're difficult to deal with!"
"Tch, tch, tch, you idiot, you've ruined my dreams."
This person pushed the person next to him who was talking.
Judging from the current situation of the neighborhood on this street, it is clear that Xu Liang is quite capable.
It seems that the protagonist is indeed the protagonist, born with a halo. Wherever he goes, everyone loves him, flowers bloom for him, and he is pitiful to behold!
Wherever he goes, some people envy him, and some people are jealous of him.
Even some middle-aged men are giving Xu Liang a thumbs up.
Seeing this scene, Jiang Wan just felt a little scared.
Xu Liang felt utterly humiliated.
Seeing this, Xu Liang immediately tried to salvage the situation.
"Please don't make wild guesses, I was just treating this lady next to me to breakfast."
They passed through a neighborhood again and ran into some acquaintances.
A plump woman with curly hair pointed at them, gossiping as she spoke.
"Liangwa, just keep pretending. Don't be so sneaky when you're dating. There's nothing shameful about it."
"Exactly, why pretend to be so honest? Be careful you don't become a henpecked husband!"
Xu Liang knew that the aunties were just bickering; they meant no harm and their words were not personal attacks.
I just mentioned it briefly, to have foresight and keen insight into this kid, Xu Liang.
"That's enough! You're making Jiang Wan blush with embarrassment."
Currently, Jiang Wan is hiding behind Xu Liang like a mouse, not daring to look up at the aunties or confront them.
Xu Liang dared to do it; boys have much thicker skin than girls.
He was the only one who bore the burden, and he was the one who received a lot of discussion.
The women were still persistent and started saying to Xu Liang, "That girl wasn't made shy by us. It was you two walking together. There's something fishy going on here."
Xu Liang rolled his eyes at them, then shouted, "Fine, fine, think what you want!"
Suddenly, Xu Liang turned around and said to Jiang Wan, who was hiding behind him.
"Let's ignore what they say, let them say what they want, we'll just keep going and speed up to get out of here."
"To avoid us being misunderstood again later."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Wan's demeanor changed from that of a shy little rabbit with drooping ears to that of an ordinary person.
This was the first time Xu Liang had held Jiang Wan's hand.
He wasn't holding her hand, nor was he holding it in a clasp, nor were their fingers interlocked.
He simply lifted his wrist with his hand, gripped it tightly, and ran forward.
Xu Liang was quite adept at quickly escaping the scene of a fatal accident.
After crossing that bridge, you arrive at Xiguan. In the Xiguan area, you find fewer familiar faces.
There's been less discussion about the two of them.
Sichuan is a land of plenty, except for the existence of an Onmyoji.
At a street corner, Xu Liang found a sign that read "Huaikou Steamed Bun Shop".
He was absolutely right; this shop was newly opened.
I heard the steamed buns there are very affordable.
Most importantly, it has a thin crust and a generous filling, making it perfect for people like Xu Liang who have a big appetite.
As for a delicate young girl like Jiang Wan, eating such large steamed buns is probably not suitable for her; perhaps xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) would be more appropriate.
The two of them arrived in front of the store.
The shop owner was a sturdy man, who looked to be close to 40 years old. His complexion was somewhat rustic, and he wore a white apron. His hands were covered in wrinkles.
Different bowls on the shop's table contained different fillings for steamed buns.
As soon as Xu Liang and Jiang Wan approached, the shop owner greeted them warmly.
"Good morning, young man and beautiful lady!"
"Why don't you try these freshly baked buns? They're really generously filled and delicious."
Upon hearing this, Xu Liang was somewhat incredulous, and the first thing that came to mind was the eight words that businessmen should avoid.
Like a peddler praising his own wares!
He was holding a dough sheet in one hand and a meat filling in the other.
Xu Liang was also clever; he ordered two breakfasts.
One was for Jiang Wan, and one was for myself.
He said to the shopkeeper, "Two breakfasts, please. I'll have two large meat buns, and for her, one small steamed bun."
Xu Liang was decisive and earnest.
He did all the talking, while Jiang Wan just watched from the side.
It wasn't because he didn't like to talk, but because Xu Liang spoke first what she was going to say.
After ordering breakfast, the two of them sat together, and Xu Liang found an empty seat.
Jiang Wan sat opposite Xu Liang.
At this moment, Jiang Wan spoke up, quietly asking, "Brother Xu, how did you know I like xiaolongbao? I usually eat xiaolongbao after morning self-study at school!"
A hint of panic flashed across Xu Liang's face, but he just smiled and said to her.
"Really? Looks like I guessed right. You have a small appetite, so eating steamed buns and xiaolongbao is just right for you."
Then, Jiang Wan smiled faintly and looked at Xu Liang.
At the same time, she subconsciously patted the table and made a "hmm" sound, in an attempt to change the subject.
"By the way, what kind of compensation are you talking about?"
Xu Liang thought for a long time but couldn't come up with his plan, so he had to make up an excuse for the time being.
"You haven't had breakfast yet! Aren't you hungry?"
"Let's finish breakfast first. As for compensation, we'll talk about it after you've eaten."