Chapter 670 Old Noodle Soup (please vote for me, three updates today)
What can be seen in sharp contrast is that the Weaving Courtyard was locked early, and although the temple next to it is also a small courtyard, even in a small county like Li County, there are still people coming and going.
Over the years, even the threshold has almost been leveled.
Because of such excitement, a small market was naturally formed around the temple.
The vendors each carried their own burdens, some selling incense and candles for worship; some set up stalls selling cheap thick coats and coarse wool cloaks; and there were stalls selling snacks, with oil splashing in the pot, sizzling charcoal fire, and fragrant aroma. Then it overflowed, attracting many children who had just returned home from school.
Although the bustle in front of me is far less prosperous than Qinghe, and even less grand than Chang'an, it is still full of human fireworks.
At this time, the rich aroma of roasted sweet potatoes wafted over.
Liu Sheng saw Li Ming looking at it with interest and asked proactively: "Sister Li Ming, do you want to try it?"
Li Ming immediately nodded happily.
But then he frowned.
"How do I want to taste it?"
Liu Sheng blinked and showed a mysterious smile.
After a while, "Liu Sheng" held a hot sweet potato and clumsily peeled off the skin, revealing a sweet potato that had been caramelized by charcoal fire, with honey juice flowing from it.
She took a bite carefully, and her tongue suddenly felt so hot that it hurt, but then a sweet aroma came out.
"Liu Sheng" stuck out his tongue and said apologetically: "I'm sorry, I burned your tongue."
Liu Sheng in her heart said: [It's okay, I forgot to remind you that roasted sweet potatoes are very hot, so you'd better blow them before eating them. 】
So "Liu Sheng" blew and nibbled at the same time.
Because I was right next to the temple door, I happened to hear the conversations of passers-by walking out of the door.
"It's a pity that Priest Song received the pilgrims today and has to come back tomorrow."
"Yeah..."
"You're lucky to be able to chat with her for a while."
Another woman smiled and said: "Indeed, after chatting with Priest Song for a few words, I feel much better."
"It's so enviable."
"However, I did get a bottle of pear blossom wine as a gift from Priest Song, which is an apology for making me wait in line for a long time today..."
As soon as this girl took out a small crystal-white bottle, she immediately attracted the envious looks of several female companions.
"Why didn't we!"
"Maybe it was closed because it was my turn?"
"You are so lucky..."
"Liu Sheng" looked at the retreating figures of these women and said thoughtfully: "It sounds like this Priest Song is very popular."
Liu Sheng said in her heart: [It seems like...]
Not long after, a roasted sweet potato was eaten.
"Liu Sheng" said with a smile: "Okay, I will give my body back to you, thank you."
The expression on Liu Sheng's face quickly and slightly changed, from joy to calmness.
"Is this a good method?" Liu Sheng asked.
Li Ming's shadow reappeared and nodded: "It's indeed good."
Liu Sheng said: "I also remembered that time when we held the same sword together, and that's how I got this inspiration."
At this time, her eyes turned to the dim alley opposite the temple. There was a noodle stall with a weak oil lamp on. The rich aroma of pork bone soup filled her nostrils. Several tables and chairs were dimly covered in the shadow of oilcloth.
Liu Sheng approached slowly and saw the white-haired stall owner, who was kneading dough with a hunched body. His figure looked very familiar.
Although she doesn't recognize people very often, she still remembers them after visiting them many times.
I didn’t expect this noodle stall to still exist.
Li Ming saw the emotion on Liu Sheng's face and asked quietly: "Is it delicious?"
Liu Sheng nodded, with a hint of nostalgia on his face, "Well, I didn't expect it to move here. In another world, this noodle stall is next to the Weaving Institute. I used to go there to eat a few bowls when I was off duty."< br>
"Maybe in this world, there are more people here in the temple." Li Ming said.
Liu Sheng thought about it and it should be the same.
"No matter how late it is, this stall is always there. Seeing that light makes me feel at ease inexplicably."
Returning to the old place, Liu Sheng couldn't help but feel a little more emotional.
"Does it mean you often get off work late?" Li Ming asked.
Liu Sheng nodded and showed a wry smile: "There was a lot of paperwork, so I naturally stayed up late. But I didn't expect that I would end up working overtime for myself..."
Regarding the new word "overtime", Li Ming smiled and thought it was appropriate.
"There is a difference between working overtime for yourself and working overtime for others." Li Ming shook his head and then changed the subject, "Forget it, I can feel the dark clouds above these troublesome things."
Liu Sheng smiled and said quietly to Li Ming: "Let me give you a try. This stall owner's craftsmanship is very good." Li Ming naturally agreed happily.
Liu Sheng then said loudly: "Boss, let's have a bowl of shredded pork noodles!"
"Okay, sir, please take a seat." The stall owner responded cheerfully.
Liu Sheng deliberately sat near the stove, which was warm. There were several people sitting next to him, all of them eating noodles in silence.
Li Ming's shadow glanced at the greasy tables and chairs, and Shi Shiran sat down without minding it.
One person and one shadow watched the stall owner skillfully knead the dough and then pull it into strips. The movements were slow and focused, and they couldn't help but be immersed in it for a moment.
After a long while, Liu Sheng asked: "Boss, why are you still opening a stall in this weather?"
It is indeed a bit cold at this time. Li County is further north than Chang'an and Qinghe, so the temperature is naturally lower.
Therefore, tarpaulins were specially set up around the noodle stall, but the wind still came in from all directions. It was dinner time, but no one came, which showed that the weather really affected business.
The stall owner put the pulled noodles into the pork bone broth and boiled it, and said casually: "It's okay if you don't come out. There are seniors and young children. There are seven people in the family waiting to eat. The eldest child has even been admitted to an academy. Spending money It’s very big. I only have this skill, so I can only sell it every day.”
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"The boss's child is really impressive! It shows that the boss educates well." The diner next to him answered.
"The main reason is that the children work hard." When talking about his children, the stall owner couldn't help but smile.
"Entering the academy is a big step! If you can pass the imperial examination and then enter the temple to become a priest, then boss, you will have nothing to worry about in your next life!"
"Hey, I'd like to lend you some kind words." The boss said with a smile.
"However, if you ask me, it would be better to stay in Chang'an... or the temple in a big city. Don't go back to Li County. The mountain is high and the temple is far away, and you can't see it from above."
As the diner spoke, he glanced at the temple opposite.
The boss's smile faded, "Are you a foreigner?"
"Yes, I have been watching all the way, and the Li County Temple seems to be a bit dilapidated..."
The boss interrupted him directly: "I am satisfied to be a priest in Li County, like Priest Song."
So the conversation naturally dropped, and there was silence for a while.
Soon, the noodles were cooked.
Place it hot in front of Liu Sheng.
Liu Sheng took a sip. The rich soup was tangy and the noodles were oily and tasty.
That’s it!
Li Ming waited eagerly, and Liu Sheng let Li Ming's shadow fall into her body and picked up the chopsticks together.
As soon as he ate, Li Ming couldn't stop. He took a few bites and finished the whole bowl quickly.
She put down her chopsticks and looked at the empty bowl with dissatisfaction.
Liu Sheng took over and asked for another bowl of braised pork sausage noodles.
The stall owner looked at the petite girl in front of him with some suspicion: "Don't waste food."
[It’s a cliché, there are always such enthusiastic and honest stall owners. 】
Liu Sheng smiled and shook his head: "It won't be wasted."
I don’t know when I will come here next time, but of course I will eat enough.
Moreover, thinking about another world...
Her eyes fell on the stall owner who was cutting braised pork intestines with scissors. His silver hair shone brightly under the oil lamp, and she felt even more sour in her heart.
Li Ming said softly: "He's dead, right?"
Liu Sheng tilted her head slightly and her eyes darkened slightly, remembering the incident about Li Shugui.
"You originally planned to see if the culprit was still there, right?" Li Ming said firmly, "That's why you came here specially."
Liu Sheng nodded slightly: "However, I also wonder, now that there is a temple, can such a weird thing survive?"
"You should have already searched using Skynet's connections?" Li Ming asked.
"Yes, I sensed it when I first came to Li County. Although I still didn't find the strange aura, it was clear that Skynet encountered an obstacle when it traveled to the bottom of Zuibai Garden." Liu Sheng secretly said to Li Ming, " Moreover, that barrier carries the power of the temple.”
"Is it really clear that the temple was there?" Li Ming asked.
Everyone couldn't help but turn their eyes to the temple opposite, and found that it was finally time to close the door, and the believers were leaving one after another.
Li Ming whispered: "I'll go and have a look later."
Liu Sheng nodded: "Well, now, let's eat noodles first."
She saw that Li Ming's eyes had fallen on the pork sausage noodles brought by the stall owner, and she looked forward to it.
The braised pork intestine looks oily and elastic when held with chopsticks. It is served with minced garlic, coriander and spicy oil, making Liu Sheng and Li Ming feel slightly warm after eating it.
Li Ming, in particular, felt the heat rising from his stomach for the first time in a long time, and could hardly stop feeling it.