met free Chapter 94 A Trip to the Food Street
Chapter 94 A Trip to the Food Street
Yuan Bao waved his hand with a smile and said, "Alright, brother, don't be so surprised. But you have to keep this a secret for now. Don't tell Mom and Dad when you get back. Tell them later when you have a better opportunity."
Bao Guo nodded quickly and said, "I understand, Yuan Bao. Don't worry, I definitely won't tell anyone. But I still feel like I'm dreaming. You're amazing."
Yuan Bao felt a warmth in her heart as she looked at Bao Guo's earnest expression. She stood up, stretched, and said, "Alright, we've rested enough. Let's hurry up and go see the next courtyard house. Maybe there are even more surprises waiting for us!"
Bao Guo also stood up, and together with Yuan Bao, they walked expectantly towards the next courtyard house.
Next, they arrived at another courtyard house in a slightly out-of-the-way location.
The surrounding environment of this courtyard house is quiet and secluded, and its style is different from the previous courtyard houses.
The yard is filled with all kinds of flowers, colorful and fragrant.
Yuan Bao and Bao Guo strolled in the courtyard, enjoying the peaceful and beautiful atmosphere.
Yuan Bao said, "It's so quiet here. It feels completely different from those courtyard houses. It must be very comfortable to live here."
Bao Guo nodded in agreement: "Yes, you can enjoy a peaceful life here, away from the hustle and bustle of the city."
"Brother, when our whole family comes to Beijing and stays there permanently, with so many courtyard houses, we can stay in one of them every week, hahaha!"
These past few days, Baoguo has gotten to know Grandpa Chen and Boss Chen, and seen so many courtyard houses. He feels that living in Beijing someday is not such an unimaginable or unattainable thing.
As time went by, the sky gradually darkened, and Yuan Bao and Bao Guo ended their day's visit to the courtyard house.
Although they were physically exhausted, they were filled with a sense of accomplishment.
Sitting in the car on the way back, Yuan Bao leaned back comfortably in the soft seat and slowly closed his eyes.
As the hustle and bustle of Beijing gradually faded away, her thoughts drifted back to those quaint and elegant courtyard houses.
In her mind, a series of images unfolded like a movie: the vermilion gate was solemn and elegant, and the door knocker shimmered with a warm luster in the sunlight; in the spacious courtyard, the ground was paved with blue bricks, and several locust trees were lush and green, their branches rustling in the breeze; the exquisite carved doors and windows, every pattern seemed to tell a story of the past.
Yuan Bao's lips curled up slightly, and he couldn't help but chuckle to himself: "Haha, all these magnificent courtyard houses belong to me now."
Thinking about this, an indescribable sense of satisfaction welled up in her heart, and she truly felt that she had become a little rich woman with countless assets.
Back at their lodgings, Brother Lin had already prepared the meal and was waiting for them to return.
As soon as Yuan Bao and Bao Guo entered the door, they smelled the aroma of food.
"Brother Lin, your cooking smells amazing! We're starving!" Yuan Bao said as he ran to the table and sat down.
Brother Lin smiled and said, "You guys look tired, come and eat. How was the visit to the courtyard house today?"
While eating, Yuan Bao and Bao Guo couldn't wait to share what they had seen and heard that day with Brother Lin.
Yuan Bao recounted the interesting details with great enthusiasm, especially the incident where he almost fell into the well, which made Brother Lin laugh heartily.
Brother Lin smiled and said, "It seems you've had a good day. These courtyard houses are cultural treasures of Beijing, and each one has its own unique story."
Yuan Bao nodded and said, "Brother Lin, I truly felt the charm of the courtyard houses today. Although it was a bit dazzling to see them all, each one left a deep impression on me."
Brother Lin smiled and agreed, "That's right. The value of a courtyard house lies not only in its residential function, but also in the history and culture it embodies."
It's a new day. Perhaps because they were tired from visiting the courtyard houses yesterday, Yuan Bao and Bao Guo took a long nap and then chose their favorite activity: eating and drinking at the food street in Beijing.
After a quick wash, Yuan Bao and Bao Guo went out in high spirits.
Along the way, the sun shone warmly on my body, and a gentle breeze caressed my cheeks, carrying the unique atmosphere of Beijing.
Soon, they arrived at the bustling food street.
The streets are lined with a dazzling array of shops and signs.
The aroma was irresistible, a mixture of the smoky fragrance of roasted meat, the crispy aroma of fried food, and the sweet aroma of desserts, all of which wafted into Yuan Bao and Bao Guo's nostrils, making their mouths water.
Yuan Bao excitedly pulled Bao Guo along, looking here and there, his eyes almost unable to take it all in.
"Brother, look at that roast duck over there, it's so red and shiny, it must be really delicious! And those sugar figurines over there, they're so exquisite!" Yuan Bao said, swallowing hard.
Bao Guo smiled and nodded, replying, "Yes, it looks tempting. Let's go try it quickly."
Just as they were about to feast, a familiar voice suddenly rang in Yuan Bao's mind: "My master, my master, I'm so hungry! Give me something delicious to eat!"
It turns out to be Little 9, a foodie. It had been well-behaved and quiet these past few days in Beijing, but now that it's in the food street, it finally couldn't help but laugh and started acting cute, begging to be fed.
Yuan Bao silently communicated with Little 9 in his heart: "Little 9, don't worry, don't worry, I'll definitely let you eat your fill today."
"How about we take advantage of this trip to Beijing to formally introduce you to my family?"
Upon hearing this, Little 9 instantly became excited, jumping around in Yuan Bao's mind: "Really? Really? That's great! Then I can come out and eat delicious food openly and legitimately!"
Having made up his mind, Yuan Bao's eyes darted around, and he turned to Bao Guo and said, "Brother, I suddenly need to pee. Wait here for me for a bit, okay? I'm going to the toilet."
Bao Guo, unsuspecting, smiled and nodded, instructing, "Alright, go ahead, I'll wait for you here."
Not long after, Yuan Bao, carrying Little 9, reappeared before Bao Guo with light steps.
Bao Guo was idly looking around when he turned his head and saw the little 9 in Yuan Bao's arms. His eyes widened instantly, his mouth gaped open in surprise, and his face was full of disbelief. He blurted out, "Hey? Yuan Bao, what are you holding? How come you brought back such a cute little guy in the time it takes to go to the toilet!"
Yuan Bao smiled mischievously, her eyes sparkling with a sly glint, and said, "When I came out of the restroom, I saw a stall over there selling kittens."
I spotted this one immediately. It was different from the other kittens; it was incredibly cute, and I loved it so much that I bought it.
As he spoke, Yuan Bao stroked Xiao Jiu a couple of times, then excitedly introduced, "Brother, look at it! Its black and white fur and round body look just like a miniature panda, don't they?"
As he spoke, Yuan Bao lifted the little 9 high and showed it to Bao Guo.
"I named it Xiao 9, and from now on, Xiao 9 will be the newest member of our family!"
Little 9 meowed twice in a very cooperative manner, its voice soft and sweet, and its adorable appearance instantly captured Baoguo's heart.
Bao Guo was immediately captivated by Little 9, his face filled with affection. He quickly and carefully tore off a small piece from the roast duck he had just bought and handed it to Little 9, his voice as gentle as a spring breeze: "Little kitty, do you want some meat?"
Little 9's eyes lit up instantly. It sniffed the aroma of roast duck with its nose twitching, and its little paws moved restlessly, as if it couldn't wait to eat the delicious food.
The next part of the trip changed from the two little ones, Yuan Bao and Bao Guo, to the three little ones, Yuan Bao, Bao Guo, and Xiao 9.
Not far away, a rich and mellow aroma wafted over, revealing a small shop selling braised offal.
Yuan Bao's eyes lit up instantly, and he quickly pulled Bao Guo and Xiao 9 over. "Brother, Xiao 9, I heard this braised pork is really famous, we have to try it!" Yuan Bao said excitedly.
The three sat around a small table, and soon, the steaming hot braised pork was served.
The pot is simmering with ingredients such as large intestines, lungs, tofu, and baked flatbread, with a rich, reddish-brown broth.
Yuan Bao skillfully picked up his chopsticks, first picked up a piece of cleaned large intestine, blew on it gently, and then handed it to Xiao 9's mouth.
Little 9 was already drooling over the aroma and couldn't wait to open her little mouth and take a bite.
The soft yet chewy large intestine, mixed with the unique aroma of the braising sauce, spread in Xiao 9's mouth. Xiao 9 ate with its eyes narrowed and made satisfied "woo-woo" sounds. Its little paws kept gently scratching Yuan Bao's arm, as if urging Yuan Bao to feed it another bite.
Not to be outdone, Baoguo picked up a piece of baked flatbread, dipped it in the gravy, and put it in his mouth.
The baked buns are soaked in the delicious braising sauce, and the moment you bite into them, the rich flavor fills your mouth.
"It's so delicious! This braised pork offal truly lives up to its reputation." Bao Guo mumbled between chews.
Yuan Bao watched Xiao 9 and Bao Guo eating with relish, a happy smile spreading across his face.
She picked up a piece of lung for herself and savored it carefully. The lung was tender and flavorful with a rich braised aroma, leaving a lingering aftertaste.
After finishing their braised pork offal, they continued on their way.
Not far away, a stall selling douzhi (fermented mung bean juice) and jiaoquan (deep-fried dough rings) caught their attention.
Yuan Bao looked at the stall with some hesitation and said to Bao Guo and Xiao 9, "I heard that the taste of douzhi (fermented mung bean juice) in Beijing is quite unique, and many people are not used to it the first time they drink it. Would you like to try it?"
Little 9 tilted its head curiously, staring at the steaming soy milk, as if wondering what kind of magical food it was.
Bao Guo nodded with a curious look: "Since we're already here, of course we have to try it."
So Yuan Bao bought three servings of douzhi (fermented mung bean juice) and jiaoquan (fried dough rings).
She first picked up a bowl of soy milk, took a small sip, and a complicated expression appeared on her face.
Looking at Yuan Bao's expression, Xiao 9 shrank back in fear.
Yuan Bao smiled and patted Xiao 9's head, saying, "Xiao 9, don't be afraid. Actually, it tastes pretty good. You can try it."
As she spoke, she scooped up a little bit of soy milk with a small spoon and brought it to Little 9's mouth.
Little 9 carefully licked it. At first, it frowned, seemingly not liking the taste. But after a while, it couldn't help but lick it again, as if it was gradually appreciating the unique flavor.
Bao Guo took a big gulp of soy milk, then immediately frowned, his features scrunching together: "This taste... is really quite unique."
But he insisted on taking another sip, and after slowly getting used to it, he found the taste increasingly intoxicating. "Hey, this is actually quite interesting," Baoguo said with a smile.
Yuan Bao couldn't help but laugh when he saw Bao Guo's expression.
And so they ate and laughed all the way from one end of the street to the other.
Whether it's the sweet and fragrant pea flour cake, the soft and delicious donkey roll, or the aromatic fried liver, none of them could escape their "food radar".
Little 9's tummy was round and full from eating. She nestled in Yuan Bao's arms, burping contentedly.
Bao Guo, while patting his slightly bulging belly, exclaimed, "This trip to the food street today was absolutely amazing!"