Reading Is Holy! Exposed By My Junior Sister!

Chapter 38: Father said that I won't be able to eat this kind of noodles anymore.

"Oh my, young master, you're really making this old man feel flattered."

Upon hearing Chen Chang'an's words, the old man shook his head repeatedly and respectfully said,

"If it weren't for the recipe you gave me, this old man wouldn't be where he is today."

"Young master, it's not easy for you to come and eat here after such a long time. If I don't treat you well, am I still a human being?"

"Cui'er, Cui'er."

The old man called out to the kitchen.

"Yes, father, what's the matter?"

In response to the old man's call, a seven or eight-year-old girl came running out of the kitchen.

With a baby face and two pigtails, she looked lively and adorable.

The old man said to his daughter,

"Cui'er, go and ask your mother to come and help me here. The young master is here, and I have to cook for him personally."

"Young master? Father, did you say the young master is here?"

"Alright, I'll go call mother."

As soon as the little girl heard her father's words, her eyes lit up.

Then, she quickly ran towards the kitchen, shouting as she ran,

"Mother! Mother! The young master is here."

"The young master is here!"

The term "young" in the little girl's mouth referred to Chen Chang'an.

There was no choice. It was because when he came down from the mountain, he randomly chose the surname "Chang."

"You little girl, lower your voice. The whole Heavenly River City can hear you."

After a while, a woman came out and doted on the little girl.

Then, she took over the old man's work.

Meanwhile, the old man went to the back kitchen to busy himself.

After a while, the old man came out.

Beside him was the little girl named Cui'er.

"Young master, here are the noodles and minced meat you requested."

The old man placed a bowl of noodles and a bowl of minced meat in front of Chen Chang'an and respectfully said,

"Mm."

Chen Chang'an didn't hesitate and picked up his chopsticks to start eating.

He first tasted a sip of the broth from the minced meat.

Hoo~!

The moment it entered his mouth, a familiar and delicious taste filled Chen Chang'an's taste buds, just like in his previous life.

This exquisite flavor immediately captivated him.

Then, he picked up some "mixed noodles" and took a bite.

In an instant, another familiar fragrance filled the air.

"Mm, not bad. Old Liu, the taste has improved a lot since the last time I came."

While eating, Chen Chang'an didn't hesitate to praise Old Liu.

"As long as the young master is satisfied with the food."

Being praised by Chen Chang'an, Old Liu couldn't help but smile awkwardly.

For him, as long as he could receive a compliment from his benefactor, it was good, no matter how tired he was.

However, while he was happy, he couldn't help but feel grateful and emotional when he thought about the things that had happened over the years.

He and Chen Chang'an met ten years ago.

Ten years ago, he was just an ordinary peddler, and his shop was not as big as it is now.

Every day, he pushed a small cart, shouting in the alleys of Heavenly River City.

Because business was bad, his family often lived with empty stomachs.

Until one day, he met Chen Chang'an.

At that time, Chen Chang'an was just like he is today, a refined and elegant young master.

Chen Chang'an bought a bowl of mixed noodles from him, tasted it, shook his head, and then nodded.

After that, Chen Chang'an proposed a deal to him.

The deal was for Chen Chang'an to teach him a skill, but the condition was that Liu couldn't leave Heavenly River City unless he fell into poverty.

Furthermore, unless there were uncontrollable circumstances, Liu couldn't let this skill disappear.

At that time, Liu Laohan couldn't survive with this condition, so he agreed.

Then, to his surprise, after using the skills taught by Chen Chang'an, his business instantly improved.

The family not only solved the problem of food and clothing, but also bought a shop and had a place to live.

As for Chen Chang'an, he would appear in the town every once in a while and unfailingly come to the shop to order two dishes.

Mixed noodles and flattened meat.

These two dishes were the skills Chen Chang'an taught him back then.

Liu Laohan's biggest wish in his life was to make "mixed noodles" and flattened meat that would satisfy Chen Chang'an.

Now it seems that he has succeeded.

"It's okay, Lao Liu, you don't need to worry about me."

"You go about your business, I can handle it alone."

After eating for a while, Chen Chang'an noticed that Liu Laohan was still standing there without moving, so he immediately said.

Liu Laohan quickly shook his head and said,

"It's alright, sir. If you come, I naturally have to serve you."

"In the kitchen, my wife is busy and can handle it."

"Alright, as you wish."

Upon hearing this, Chen Chang'an stopped caring.

The reason why he taught Liu Laohan how to make mixed noodles and flattened meat was simply so that he could have a taste when he came down the mountain.

As for what Liu Laohan thought, he didn't care.

As long as it didn't delay him from eating noodles.

"But I think you should go and help."

"With your business being so busy, your wife alone won't be able to handle it."

"If you really want to accompany me, let Cui'er stay here with me."

After looking at the situation in the shop, Chen Chang'an reminded him.

"Alright, sir."

Upon hearing Chen Chang'an's words, Liu Laohan also thought it made sense.

Then he awkwardly bowed to Chen Chang'an and said to the girl beside him.

"Cui'er, you wait here for the gentleman to eat noodles. If the gentleman has any orders, don't neglect him."

"Hehe, Dad, I know. I'll take good care of big brother."

Cui'er immediately giggled.

After that, Liu Laohan repeated his instructions several times before leaving.

"Slurp~!"

"Slurp~!"

After seeing Liu Laohan leave, Chen Chang'an continued eating the noodles in his bowl.

Since transmigrating, coming to this noodle shop a few times a year has become Chen Chang'an's habit.

There's no way around it, in his previous life, he liked eating this kind of mixed noodles from "Sha County".

The greasy noodles combined with the flavorful meat soup, with one bite, it feels like the soul of the whole person is about to ascend.

This feeling is something that people who haven't experienced it won't understand.

Chen Chang'an can't control the matter of transmigration, but when it comes to eating, he doesn't want to treat himself poorly.

"Big brother, is the noodles in my house delicious?"

At this moment, the little girl came to Chen Chang'an's side, blinking her big eyes, looking at him curiously.

"Well, it's delicious. Cui'er is a lucky little princess."

Chen Chang'an reached out and touched the little girl's head, smiling slightly.

He likes the liveliness of the little girl, whom he has watched grow up.

"But, big brother, Cui'er might not be able to eat this kind of noodles in the future."

However, the little girl suddenly lowered her head, feeling a bit sad.

"Can't eat this kind of noodles anymore?"

Chen Chang'an's brows furrowed instantly upon hearing this.

Then, he touched the little girl's head and asked,

"Cui'er, tell big brother, why won't you be able to eat this kind of noodles in the future?"

"Daddy told me not to say."

Cui'er shook her head and kept her mouth shut.

"Daddy said that I shouldn't let big brother know about this."

(End of this chapter)