On a rainy night, the school beauty knocked on my door and asked for shelter

Chapter 194 Wonderful Times!
During the journey, Chen Mo handed Su Yuqing a skewer of fried tofu skin.

“This one has a richer flavor,” Chen Mo said with a smile.

Su Yuqing tried taking a bite, and her bright eyes instantly sparkled with the surprise of the fried tofu skin in her mouth.

She took small bites, savoring the perfect combination of the soft, fluffy interior and the crispy exterior of the fried tofu, along with the rich, layered sweet and savory sauce, which instantly awakened her taste buds.

"Mmm! It's really delicious!" She swallowed the food in her mouth, nodded vigorously at Chen Mo, her face beaming with a happy smile of satisfaction from the delicious food, and a little bit of glistening sauce still clung to the corner of her mouth.

Seeing Su Yuqing's undisguised happiness, Chen Mo's heart seemed to be filled with this pure joy, even more satisfying than if he had eaten it himself.

He smiled and naturally reached out to gently wipe the sauce stains from the corner of her lips with a handkerchief.

This intimate gesture made Su Yuqing's fair cheeks blush slightly, yet with a sweet shyness. Her attention, which had been focused on the food, was instantly diverted by this small touch.

"I have tissues, this will make your handkerchief dirty." Su Yuqing took out a small pack of tissues from her pocket.

"That depends on who's using it. What's dirty about it if you're using it?" Chen Mo said with a smile.

Su Yuqing paused for a moment, then turned her head away, embarrassed, to look at the food in her hand.

"If you like it, try this one too." Chen Mo concealed his excitement and pulled out a skewer of golden fried tofu puffs from another bag, handing it to her. "These fried tofu puffs are also very delicious. They're a bit salty and slightly spicy, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Be careful, they're hot."

Su Yuqing took the tofu puff skewers, puffed out her cheeks, and gently blew on them, looking incredibly cute.

Once the temperature had dropped a bit, she carefully took a bite.

Sure enough, beneath the crispy exterior lies an incredibly tender tofu heart. However, compared to the tofu skin from before, the tofu puffs are already fried, so they don't retain as much tender tofu inside. Therefore, the texture is completely different from the tofu skin. Moreover, because the tofu puffs have a lot of space inside, they can absorb more sauce, making the flavor even richer.

When you put a piece of tofu puff in your mouth, the sauce bursts with a rich aroma of soybeans and a savory flavor, with a subtle hint of spiciness that's just right, making it not greasy at all.

"This is amazing too!" she exclaimed softly, as if she had discovered a new continent.

Chen Mo had a smile on his lips the whole time. Watching Su Yuqing explore food like a little elf, she was full of surprises with every bite she tried, and his heart was filled with joy as well.

He opened the bag, revealing a variety of fried foods inside.

"Look, here are some cauliflower skewers, fried until crispy and fragrant; these pork chop skewers are coated in a special crispy batter, the meat is very tender; oh right, these chicken strips are coated in breadcrumbs, they're crispiest when eaten hot. Which one do you want to eat first? We have a tough mission today, can your stomach handle it?" His tone was relaxed and cheerful, with a hint of teasing.

Su Yuqing's eyes scanned the bag, finally settling on a string of slightly shriveled fried cauliflower. "How about... we try this?" She looked at Chen Mo, seeking his opinion, more like sharing the joy of this choice.

"Good eye!" Chen Mo picked up the cauliflower skewer for her and handed it over. "Let me tell you, I used to hate eating cauliflower because my grandma always cooked it until it was all mushy. But ever since I ate fried cauliflower, I've discovered a whole new world."

As long as it's not overcooked, it will be crisp and delicious.

Now, with most of the moisture fried out, its essence is most evident.

Hearing Chen Mo say this, Su Yuqing also thought of her own situation.

Her mother always cooked the cauliflower until it was mushy and melted in your mouth, making it very unpalatable. As a result, Su Yuqing never really liked cauliflower growing up.

Now that she heard Chen Mo say that, she became interested.

As she picked up a stalk of cauliflower, bit off a small floret, and put it in her mouth, the crisp texture and perfect seasoning instantly gave Su Yuqing a completely new understanding of cauliflower.

Seeing Su Yuqing eating with such satisfaction gave Chen Mo even more motivation.

"Fried food alone can make you thirsty, so I'll buy you a bottle of plum juice over here." Chen Mo thoughtfully bought a bottle of plum juice to cleanse Su Yuqing's palate and handed it to her.

"They say drinking water increases satiety, so after drinking this bottle, I'm afraid I won't be able to eat much later," Su Yuqing said with a smile as she took the plum juice.

"It's okay, it's only Saturday, we have plenty of time these next two days. If we stay out late, we can sleep at Grandpa and Grandma's house. My parents' room is currently empty." Chen Mo patted Su Yuqing's little hand holding the drink bottle, indicating that she didn't need to worry about these things.

Su Yuqing nodded, began to clear her mind, and followed Chen Mo into a state of enjoying the beauty.

Sometimes she would cough slightly from the spiciness of the chili sauce, and Chen Mo would immediately unscrew the newly bought refreshing drink and hand it to her, his eyes filled with a concerned smile.

Sometimes, when she tasted something particularly amazing, she would subconsciously tug at Chen Mo's sleeve, signaling him to try the same thing as well.

Chen Mo would always take a bite in perfect compliance, then nod in agreement with her assessment, but his eyes would always linger more on her excited little face.

The two strolled around leisurely, sharing the food they had.

The surrounding noise did not bother me; on the contrary, it made it easier to clear my mind and immerse myself in the environment.

The sounds of gongs and drums on the stage, the cheers of the elderly in the audience, the shouts of vendors, and the laughter of children, all mixed with the sizzling of various foods in the oil pan, created a lively scene full of life and warmth.

But the two people inside seemed to have their own quiet and cozy little world.

They walked side by side through the crowds, pausing briefly at each enticingly fragrant stall, selecting, tasting, and discussing.

When Chen Mo paid, Su Yuqing saw the brand-new pink 100-yuan bill—it was specially given to Chen Mo by his grandfather that afternoon, so that he could take her to "eat more good food".

This heartfelt gift from her elders made her feel that the snacks in her hands were not only delicious, but also filled with the warmth of being wrapped in deep family affection, just like the sweet and sour pork she ate at her grandmother's house at noon. It was not only a treat for the taste buds, but also a comfort for the soul.

Sunlight filters through the leaves of the trees lining the road, casting dappled patterns of light on them.

The air was filled with the enticing aroma of food, and she was surrounded by the lively sounds of everyday life. She held a simple yet satisfying snack in her hand, and most importantly, she was surrounded by people who made her feel incredibly safe and happy.

Su Yuqing's heart was filled with an unprecedented sense of fulfillment and happiness, and every moment seemed exceptionally precious. This was the most ordinary yet most beautiful life she had longed for during her lonely years.

The bag in my hand gradually emptied, but the sweet satisfaction in my heart flowed slowly like warm syrup, soaking through the entire afternoon.

(End of this chapter)