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"Even if you forget in the future, or if you leave, I will still help you carry out this plan and see it through."
In the calm yet assured promise of Chu Donglin, the girl was momentarily stunned.
She stared blankly at Chu Donglin's face, suddenly realizing something.
"Pfft."
The girl burst into laughter.
Covering her mouth, she laughed heartily, so joyfully that tears streamed down her cheeks.
"This is too funny... Hahaha... It's just too funny... Hahahaha... Donglin Brother, you are really too amusing... Hahahaha..."
She laughed so joyfully and so uncontrollably that she could barely stand, squatting on the ground while holding her stomach, as if she had heard something incredibly entertaining.
"You're joking with me, right? Who actually dreams of tasting all the delicious food in the world? And writing a diary to pass it down to future generations... Aren't you afraid they'll laugh themselves to death?"
The girl grabbed Chu Donglin's hand, laughing so hard she could hardly catch her breath. "Donglin Brother, you are just too funny. How did I not notice before how entertaining you are?"
Chu Donglin shook his head and chuckled.
"You little girl, I'm being serious with you and you're just messing around... Are you asking for a beating?"
"Hehe... Would you really hit me?"
The girl giggled, looking quite romantic. "With someone as beautiful and cute as me, can you really bring yourself to do it?"
Chu Donglin raised his hand with a smile, pretending to strike.
"Then don't run away!"
The girl, now several meters away, turned back and made a face. "Brother Donglin, you're so rude! You really don't understand how to cherish a delicate flower."
Chu Donglin protested with a laugh. "But didn't you ask me to take action? How can you blame me now?"
"I just asked if you could do it. Who told you to actually go for it? Brother Donglin, not only are you rude, but you're also quite foolish... Your comprehension skills are simply terrible."
"So now it's my fault again?"
"If not you, then who? Am I supposed to blame myself?"
"Alright then, it's all my fault. What can I do to make my lovely sister stop being angry?"
"I want you to treat me to Silk Doll, Tofu Fruit, Buckwheat Pastry, Bitter Buckwheat Cake..."
"Wait, wait," Chu Donglin interrupted her with a wry smile. "Do they even have those things right now? My dear sister, don't forget we're in the apocalypse! Where would I find so much food for you? If there's a night market where you can buy a few skewers of candied hawthorn, that should be enough for you. Don't ask for too much, alright?"
The girl looked at him playfully and huffed. "Brother Donglin is such a fool! How do you know there aren't any of those things in the base? How long have you been here? Who knows the base better, me or you?"
Chu Donglin was taken aback.
"Is it really there?"
"Of course! There's a food street not far from here, and you can buy all sorts of things... Shall we go take a look?"
Chu Donglin smiled and nodded. "Alright then. Since it's there, I have no reason to refuse."
With that, he reached out and took the girl's hand. "But I only promised to treat you; I didn't agree to pay, so you'll have to handle the payment."
"Brother Donglin, you're being unreasonable!"
Chu Donglin shrugged with an innocent expression. "I'm not being unreasonable; I genuinely want to treat you. But I just arrived at the base and don't have the local currency yet. What do you expect me to use to buy you food? Should I just wash dishes for Boss to pay off my debt?"
The girl's eyes lit up. "Good idea!"
"Good idea? Come on! Use your brain a little!"
Chu Donglin gave Yumo Sha a playful tap on the forehead. "Those food stalls each sell one type of food. Even if those Bosses let me wash dishes to pay off my debt, there are so many of them! How am I supposed to manage that? Am I supposed to get chopped into pieces and share myself with them?"
The girl lowered her head in frustration. "But I didn't bring any money either..."
"So what do we do now?"
"Isn't it the guy's job to figure things out in situations like this? You're the guy."
"Aren't we supposed to promote gender equality now?"
"Yes, Gender Equality... When we need equality, it naturally becomes Gender Equality. But right now, what we need is for the boys to take responsibility... Donglin Brother, I'm watching your performance~"
Chu Donglin looked at the playful girl in disbelief and shook his head helplessly.
"I admit defeat."
As he spoke, he rummaged through his pocket and pulled out a coin.
"This is all I have left; there's nothing more."
The girl scrutinized him from head to toe several times before suddenly lunging at him, playfully trying to snatch his wallet.
"Since you have nothing left, then this Empty Wallet belongs to me. I'll keep it safe for you."
Chu Donglin smiled as he watched the girl take his wallet without any resistance.
However, when the girl opened the wallet and saw it was completely empty, her expression turned to disappointment.
"Really nothing?"
Only then did Chu Donglin start to laugh.
He pulled out a handful of coins from behind him and, with a light smile, held them out in front of the girl. "Silly, money like this should definitely be kept separate from the wallet. Besides, the coins in this base are all new ones; how could they fit in a wallet?"
The girl frowned as she took the handful of coins and glanced at Chu Donglin.
"You lied to me..."
Chu Donglin was taken aback for a moment, unable to process her words. "What did I lie to you about?"
"You lied to me about not having any money, but look at how much you have..."
The girl pouted and said, "You lied to me..."
Then, after counting the coins in her hand, she suddenly swept away her earlier disappointment and revealed a joyful smile.
"But now that I have money! Hee hee hee... We can finally go eat something delicious. Brother Donglin, hurry up!"
The girl seemed to come back to life in an instant, playfully dragging Chu Donglin as they headed down another street.
They navigated through the bustling crowd and walked along the lively avenue, hand in hand, until they reached a narrow alley that was even more crowded.
Seeing the throngs of people everywhere, the girl displayed a look of astonishment.
"Why are there so many people?"
The various enticing aromas of food wafted toward them as they stood at the entrance of the food street, startled by the bustling crowd inside.
Chu Donglin patted Yumo Sha on the head and pulled her along into the throng.
"It's a festival today; of course, there are a lot of people... Now, let's find a spot to sit. What do you want to eat first?"
The girl was full of excitement. "I want to eat from one end of the street to the other!"
Chu Donglin looked at her in disbelief.
"Can you really eat that much?"
"Hmph! Just watch me!"
The girl pulled Chu Donglin into the first shop at the street corner and shouted to the boss, "Hey, uncle, please give us two Silk Dolls."
The busy uncle looked up at them and smiled, "Sure! You two wait a moment, I'll get it ready right away."
The so-called Silk Doll is one of the most common street foods in Qianzhou. It consists of fresh vegetables that are crispy and tender, with a sour and spicy flavor that is appetizing and good for digestion.
At first glance, it resembles a newborn baby wrapped in a "swaddling blanket," hence the name Silk Doll.
The "swaddling blanket" of the Silk Doll is made from thin pancakes made of rice flour, as thin as paper but about the size of a palm. It is then filled with shredded radish, Fish Mint, Kelp Strips, Fried Soybeans, Chili Sauce, and some even call it a vegetarian spring roll.
Of course, Chu Donglin always thought that the best part of this dish was the tangy and spicy sauce. In fact, this dipping sauce is the essence of the Silk Doll; it is the core ingredient.
Soon, the boss brought over two servings of Silk Dolls. The girl handed one to Chu Donglin before picking up her own.
Afterward, they also enjoyed Tofu Fruit, Bitter Buckwheat Cake, Yellow Rice Cake, Qiao Liang Feng, Rice Cool Breeze, Dried Tofu, and more. The girl truly fulfilled her boast of eating from one end of the street to the other.
In Qianzhou, the local cuisine is incredibly diverse. Just in this not-so-long street, there are over forty unique dishes to choose from. This variety is a result of the apocalypse, which has limited conditions and prevented many dishes from being recreated, leaving only this many options.
Despite that, when the two of them walked out of the food street, they were already quite full.
Under the dim glow of the streetlights, Yumo Sha affectionately clung to Chu Donglin's arm, her face radiating happiness.
"Brother Donglin..."
"Yes?"
"I'm so happy."
"That's good to hear."
Chu Donglin glanced at his watch; the hands pointed to eleven-thirty.
Unknowingly, they had spent several hours in this food street.
Even during a festive celebration, people's energy cannot be limitless.
At this moment, there were not many pedestrians lingering on the streets anymore, and the bustling atmosphere had faded away.
A cold breeze swept through, causing a few scattered pieces of paper to flutter up in the empty street, creating an inexplicable sense of desolation.
The girl pressed her cheek against Chu Donglin's arm, gently rubbing against it as she murmured softly.
"I have always had a dream that I wanted to fulfill, which is to walk with Brother Donglin through the busiest food street in Qianzhou, tasting all the delicious food together."
"Although there isn't much to eat here now, and it can't really be considered the busiest food street in Qianzhou, I am truly happy."
Her hand was intertwined with Chu Donglin's, gently tightening their grip.
"After so many years, my dream has finally come true..."
The girl tilted her head back, gazing adoringly at Chu Donglin's profile, a blissful smile on her face. "Brother Donglin, thank you."
Chu Donglin held her hand firmly, smiling as he comforted her.
"Silly Girl, why are you thanking me? Isn't this what I should be doing? As long as you're happy, that's all that matters."
He continued to lead the girl forward, walking through the sparsely populated street, watching the white snow gently fall. With a warm smile, he asked, "Is there any other dream you want to achieve? I can help you make it happen too." (To be continued...)
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