The little one's purse connects the two worlds, turning a desolate village into a paradise.

The stall owner glared at him, picked at his ear, and said, "What did you say, little one?"

"I said, Grandpa, I want all the food here! I'll take it all!" Ya Ya said loudly, cupping her hands around her mouth.

Cao Xiulian, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but laugh. She hadn't expected the little guy to use the words he had just learned so fluently so quickly.

The vegetable stall owner was also very surprised. This time he heard it clearly: "all of it."

"Wow, little one, you're really generous today! Alright! Grandpa'll install it all for you right away, and I'll give you a good price!"

As the stall owner deftly weighed and bagged the vegetables, he didn't forget to chat with Cao Xiulian: "Young lady, you're such a well-behaved and clever child. You've developed such good self-reliance at such a young age. You often come to buy vegetables by yourself; almost everyone on this street recognizes you!"

After buying the vegetables, Cao Xiulian pushed the now much heavier cart and continued following Ya Ya.

The old man's vegetables weighed about thirty pounds in total, which wasn't a lot; the small cart was just the right size.

Ya Ya was pondering in her mind, "We've bought so many vegetables, what else is needed for the cellar?"

Oh, right, tofu! White, tender, and soft tofu!

There were also the small red sausages I bought at a great price last time, six for ten yuan. These days, Aunt Chuntao cuts up a plate of them every now and then, but it seems like they're all gone from the cellar.

The tofu stall seems to be nearby.

With a plan in mind, Ya Ya quickened her pace.

As they approached the tofu stall, a crowd gathered around another stall not far away, and many people were also sitting at a small table next to it, eating a bowl of white, tofu-like stuff. Ya Ya looked over curiously.

Cao Xiulian recognized the stall at a glance, raised her eyebrows, and said, "This tofu pudding stall is open today. Their tofu pudding is all handmade, with a rich flavor, and they have two kinds of toppings, both sweet and savory. It's very popular."

Ya Ya curiously tiptoed and craned her neck to look at the stall. It was a simple mobile tricycle stall with several folding tables and stools around it. A large board was laid on the tricycle, and there were several insulated buckets of various sizes inside.

Even from a distance, it's not very clear.

"Want to try some? It's not much, and the smooth texture is perfect for breakfast," Cao Xiulian asked with a smile, seeing Ya Ya's eager look.

"Since we're going to buy tofu anyway, let's try some!" Ya Ya muttered to herself, nodding at Cao Xiulian.

She's never tried tofu pudding with toppings before.

I don't know which tastes better, sweet or salty.

The two approached the stall and joined the end of the queue. There was a large sign on the stall that read "Three yuan a bowl".

After seeing the price, Ya Ya was completely relieved. It wasn't expensive. If it tasted good, she would bring some to everyone in the village.

This tofu pudding comes in two flavors. The savory version is a thick, dark brown broth with daylily, wood ear mushrooms, and chopped eggs, topped with cilantro and scallions.

Customers can choose whether or not to add chili oil and garlic sauce.

The sweet topping is said to be a recipe the owner specially learned in the south. It uses soft and glutinous red beans cooked in sweet sauce, paired with crushed peanuts and a little osmanthus honey, and then mixed with a small spoonful of brown sugar ginger water.

Ya Ya stood in front of the stall, looking at the two completely different toppings and was at a loss.

"Little one, would you like it sweet or savory?" The stall owner smiled at the little girl, who was not even as tall as his tricycle. Seeing how conflicted she was about to choose, he scooped out a spoonful of each type of topping for Ya Ya to show her.

The two sauces, one thick and one creamy, lay in the small spoon, emitting an enticing aroma, and Ya Ya frowned even more.

"Boss, one bowl sweet and one bowl salty." Cao Xiulian glanced at the queue behind her and ordered two bowls for Ya Ya.

"Alright!" the stall owner replied quickly, scooping out two bowls of tofu pudding with swift movements.

"Ya Ya, let's order both, one flavor each, so we can both try two kinds." Cao Xiulian carried two bowls of tofu pudding prepared by the owner and led Ya Ya to a small table next to her.

Ya Ya scratched the back of her head sheepishly. Oh dear, how come she didn't think of that? She was still agonizing over which one to choose. There were still many people waiting behind her. Luckily, her aunt was smart and thoughtful.

After the two sat down, Cao Xiulian placed two bowls of tofu pudding on the table. The white and tender tofu pudding was quietly served in transparent disposable bowls, paired with brightly colored toppings, which looked very appetizing.

She handed a small spoon to Ya Ya: "When you eat tofu pudding, you have to mix the tofu and sauce together. Here, try it."

Ya Ya took the spoon and nodded seriously. Following Cao Xiulian's instructions, she gently scooped up a spoonful of sweet tofu pudding. The trembling tofu pudding was topped with a layer of soft red beans and crushed peanuts, mixed with glistening osmanthus honey and brown sugar syrup. She carefully put it into her mouth.

The sweet and mellow flavor melts instantly on the tongue. The tender tofu pudding melts in your mouth, with the rich aroma of soybeans, the sweet and glutinous red bean paste, the crunchy peanut crunch, and the faint fragrance of osmanthus intertwined in layers.

Ya Ya's round eyes widened suddenly, filled with shock.

This is so delicious!

I've had tofu pudding in the village before, but it was bland with only a pure bean flavor and a slight beany taste. But this sweet tofu pudding with toppings is so delicious!

It took three spoonfuls of buds before the buds finally looked up.

"Is it good?"

"Mmm! It's so delicious!" Ya Ya stared at the tofu pudding in her bowl. How could it be so delicious?

If sweet things are this delicious, what do salty things taste like?

Ya Ya looked curiously at the bowl of freshly mixed tofu pudding in front of Cao Xiulian. The broth contained small pieces of ingredients and bright green scallions, and it looked delicious.

Seeing this, Cao Xiulian gently pushed her bowl in front of Ya Ya: "Try it if you're curious."

Ya Ya whispered her thanks before picking up her little spoon and gently scooping a spoonful into her mouth.

A completely different savory aroma swept over the taste buds, with just the right amount of saltiness. The soft and chewy tofu pudding paired with crunchy wood ear mushroom pieces made for a satisfying crunch, and occasionally you could even find a bit of egg bits. The texture was just as rich, but the flavor was completely different.

The little one's eyes lit up again, and he stomped his feet with joy: "Wow! This is delicious too!"

Ya Ya scooped up a few more spoonfuls, one after another, savoring the sweet and soft texture and the savory and rich flavor in turn. Before she knew it, most of the tofu pudding in the two bowls had been gone.

Ya Ya stared blankly at the shallow bottom of the bowl, looking completely bewildered. How could she eat so fast? She seemed to have only eaten a few spoonfuls of each dish…

Auntie hasn't eaten yet!

Ya Ya's face flushed slightly, and she quickly stood up. "Auntie, I accidentally finished eating. I'll go buy some more. Wait for me a moment."

Looking at the little guy's greedy yet sensible appearance, Cao Xiulian couldn't help but smile. "It's okay, Auntie isn't hungry, it's fine if you don't eat."

"No, no, I have to buy it." Ya Ya shook her head, her gaze inadvertently sweeping over the tables next to her, when she suddenly realized that something seemed off.