noveldepot Chapter 99 Etiquette
Chapter 99 Etiquette
The rabbit heads were eaten up in a few days, since they were braised and not easy to store for long. Chen Che got to eat rabbit heads thanks to Chen Sui, and dormitory 404 also got to eat rabbit heads thanks to Chen Che.
However, Chen Che also received countless "godfather" calls from his roommates, which he thoroughly enjoyed.
The next morning at eight o'clock, Chen Che entered the classroom and saw Chen Sui with her brows furrowed and her hand supporting her chin, seemingly lost in thought.
Chen Che ran up to her and waved.
"What?" Chen Sui knew who it was without even turning her head.
"Class monitor, why do you look so gloomy so early in the morning?" There were no seats left in the back row, so Chen Che simply sat down next to her. Chen Sui glanced at her but didn't say anything.
"I'm thinking about giving my apprentice a return gift." Chen Sui sighed softly as she spoke about the reason for her troubles.
"That's a good thing. Why do you seem so troubled?" Chen Che smiled.
"Hey, didn't she give me a big box of rabbit heads? I want to give her some local specialties in return," Chen Sui said.
"Hmm, isn't this quite suitable? The local specialties are ducks and duck products, aren't they?" Chen Che said after thinking for a moment.
"Yes, that's what's troubling me. I'm not a local, so I don't know which side is more authentic. I feel that the specialty shops on the commercial streets of the scenic area aren't very good," Chen Sui explained helplessly.
Oh, is that so?
"Then I specifically asked around, but no one could tell me," Chen Sui continued.
Chen Che thought for a moment and decided that finding local specialties was something he should ask the locals. He looked around the classroom and saw that the other guys in 404 were huddled in a corner. Zhao Zilong was a local, so it was perfect to ask him.
Chen Che walked over and asked, "Zilong, do you know which area in Jinling has the most authentic local specialties?"
Unexpectedly, Zhao Zilong shook his head with a confused look. He didn't need to worry about things like entertaining guests and giving gifts, so he didn't care about these things.
Just as Chen Che was about to laugh and scold him for being useless, Zilong waved his hand and said, "Godfather, don't worry, I'll ask my parents."
The rabbit head from last night still worked its magic. Zhao Zilong made a phone call to his mother, and after a long, encrypted conversation, Zhao Zilong opened a map app, took a screenshot, and sent it to her.
Chen Che patted him on the shoulder with satisfaction: "Good brother, you're the one I can rely on in a pinch."
He turned around and went back to Chen Sui's side.
The four guys in the dorm were whispering to each other: "Guys, do you think Chezi has started dating the class monitor already?"
"Isn't that obvious? They're sitting together!"
"Tsk tsk, I knew only Chezi could win over our class monitor. That Young Master Lu can just stay out of here."
Chen Che walked back to his seat and sent the freshly taken screenshot to Chen Sui, saying in a relaxed tone, "Here, I got the top-secret information about the locals in our dorm for you."
Chen Che pointed to the location on the map, a small alley. Unless you're someone who's naturally inclined to explore hidden corners, it's hard for non-locals to know about such a place.
"Okay, thank you," Chen Sui said with a smile.
"Why are you being so polite with me?" Chen Che waved his hand.
"Let's go in a bit then, or you can drive me on your electric scooter," Chen Sui said after thinking for a moment.
"Huh? When did I say I was going with you?" Chen Che was taken aback.
"Hmm? Otherwise, what did you think I was thanking you for just now?" Chen Sui suddenly smiled slyly.
"Then take back what you just said. Don't thank me," Chen Che said earnestly.
"No, is it so difficult to come with me? What do you want to do?" Seeing Chen Che's attitude, Chen Sui put on a pitiful expression and gently tugged at his clothes.
"Sigh," Chen Che sighed helplessly, "Fine, let's go together then."
"whee."
After class, Chen Che got on his electric scooter and left the school gate with Chen Che.
The sun was shining brightly, and a gentle breeze was blowing. It turned out that the two of them were out having fun together on their own.
As they passed a red light, a BMW Z4 pulled up right next to them. The rich guy in the car, wearing sunglasses, turned his head and glanced at Chen Sui, who was sitting on the back of an electric scooter. He couldn't take his eyes off her.
Feeling something strange, Chen Sui turned her head and saw that Fu Ge was staring at her inexplicably. His hands, which were originally resting on his legs, turned and wrapped his arms around Chen Che's waist.
Fu Ge sighed, saying that the idea that he would rather cry in a BMW than laugh on an electric scooter was a lie.
When the red light ended and the green light came on, Chen Che turned on the switch. Chen Sui lost her balance and instinctively wrapped her other arm around Chen Che. Seeing that Chen Che didn't react, she simply hugged him even tighter.
"Class monitor."
"Um?"
"A little looser, it's a bit tight."
"oh……"
When we reached the alley entrance, a tattered sign for a Su Ji duck products shop stood out conspicuously in the narrow alley, with racks full of ducks hanging to dry.
The scene of old houses and alleys was something Chen Sui hadn't seen for a long time since her home was demolished. She enthusiastically took out her phone and started taking pictures all the way.
The utility pole at the alley entrance is plastered with all sorts of outrageous little "GG" stickers: "Men's health hotline specializing in infertility treatment," "500,000 yuan reward for your lost dog," "1 million yuan reward for finding a strong, muscular man to carry on the family line"...
"Chen Che, why don't you give it a try? It's a million!" Chen Sui said to him with a grin.
Chen Che rolled his eyes at her, looking like he was enjoying himself, and ignored her.
When I got to the sign, I found an old man sitting on a small stool in front of the house, squinting his eyes and basking in the sun with his hands in his pockets, humming a little tune, completely immersed in his own world.
The water in the little river is so clear and gentle~
The crops covered the ditches.
... "
Chen Sui stepped forward and asked softly, "Hello Grandpa, is this duck sold by your family?"
The old man opened his eyes and looked at the person who spoke to him. "Yes, young lady, I have salted duck, braised duck, and mallard duck here. Which one would you like?"
"Um...Grandpa, what's the difference between these kinds?" Chen Sui asked with a troubled expression, looking at the ducks hanging to dry.
"Well..." The old man clicked his tongue, pondered for a moment, and said, "Actually, there's not much difference, they're pretty much the same."
"Huh? Then why are there so many different kinds?" Chen Sui asked, puzzled.
"It's very simple. Some people buy them all just because the names sound different without even asking," the old man said seriously.
"But don't worry, the taste here is definitely not bad." Saying this, the old man shook his head confidently.
"Mmm," Chen Sui chuckled, "We came here specifically because of a local's recommendation, so I'll take half each. Could you seal it for me? I'm planning to give it away as a gift."
The old man nodded: "No problem."
As it approached noon, the two decided to have lunch at a small eatery in the alley. The more inconspicuous the place, the easier it is to discover hidden gems.
The two ordered a basket of regular xiaolongbao and a basket of crab roe xiaolongbao together. Chen Che ordered a bowl of three-delicacy noodles, while Chen Sui ordered a serving of wontons.
There's no single definition for the "three delicacies" in Sanxian noodles; each noodle shop has its own combination, and they even adjust it according to the season. Chen Che's bowl contained sliced meat, fish, and bamboo shoots. He took a sip of the soup and was surprised to find it was actually a genuine bone broth, leaving him speechless with delight.
Plus, since Chen Sui was treating us to this meal, it tasted even better.
Chen Sui bit open the skin of the xiaolongbao and first sipped the sweet and savory soup.
"Wow, this is so fresh! Could you please pack some up for me and send it to my apprentice?"
"What are you thinking? It would have spoiled long ago if you sent it there."
"These wontons are delicious too, I think..."