amaotonovel Chapter 409: The Long-lost Vegetable Market
Chapter 409: The Long-lost Vegetable Market
Chapter 409: The Long-lost Vegetable Market
The next morning.
White clouds and the rising sun dot the eastern sky.
In a dim and quiet room.
Lu You woke up from his dream and slowly opened his eyes.
After regaining consciousness, Lu You reached out and fumbled on the bedside table for a while, and soon he held the phone in his hand.
Press the lock screen button on the edge of the phone.
The sudden bright light made Lu You squint his eyes subconsciously.
【6: 42】
After checking the time, Lu You muttered to himself, "I woke up a little early today!"
According to the normal biological clock, Lu You should wake up between 7 and 7:30.
Perhaps it was because I consumed too much energy in the battle last night, which caused me to fall asleep early, so the time I woke up the next day was also pushed forward a little.
"Forget it, I don't want to think about it anymore, go wash up first."
Lu You has never had the habit of taking a nap. When he wakes up, he wakes up.
He removed the arm that was pressing on his chest, tucked in the quilt for Tang Wan, got up from the bed, put on his slippers, and tiptoed into the bathroom.
ten minutes later.
Lu You returned to the bedside in high spirits.
Looking at Tang Wan who was sleeping peacefully, the idea of asking her to accompany him to the vegetable market gradually dissipated.
Weekends are a time for rest, and Logan tried her best to be a good puff last night, so there is no need to disturb her sweet dreams.
Thinking of this, Lu You bent down, approached Tang Wan, and kissed her cheek.
Regardless of whether Tang Wan could hear him or not, he continued, "I'm going out to buy groceries. Call me if you have anything."
Tang Wan curled up in the quilt and slept soundly.
……
Lu You took the elevator down to the underground parking lot on the B1 floor.
According to the parking space information left by Su Huaiyu and the road signs above his head, Lu You successfully found his car.
The iconic blue sky and white clouds LOGO, double kidney-shaped air intake grille, sharp angel eye headlights, and extremely dynamic body lines.
All of them demonstrate the high-end style of the car.
The only drawback is that it has been parked for a while and the body and glass are covered with a thin layer of dust.
"I'm sorry to have wronged you. I'll ask someone to take you to the 4S shop for maintenance tonight."
Lu You sat in the driver's seat, familiarized himself with the basic operations, then stepped on the accelerator and sped away.
About a quarter of an hour.
Arrived at the nearest vegetable market.
Lu You parked the car in the parking lot next to him, then put his hands in his pockets and walked in leisurely.
Lu You couldn't quite remember when he last went to the vegetable market. It seemed to be the first two or three days after he traveled through time.
At that time, he was just a short guy less than 1.6 meters tall, and he didn't have a girlfriend like Tang Wan.
With a feeling of nostalgia, Lu You walked slowly along the way. Whenever he saw something that interested him, he would stop to ask the price and leave without any delay.
After all, no one says you have to pay for something just because you ask the price.
However, after strolling for a while, Lu You's interest dropped rapidly until it reached zero.
A wet market is different from a supermarket.
All kinds of raw meat, fish and vegetables were laid out on the table without any cover, and the smells they emitted mixed together were simply too sour and refreshing.
Especially in the poultry area, there is not only excrement of chickens, ducks, geese and pigeons, but also the fishy stench caused by plucking the poultry with hot water.
The two combined their strengths, complemented each other and helped each other, creating a terrifying realm.
Even from a distance, Lu You could feel the astonishing power.
After stopping at the intersection and looking for a moment, Lu You decisively chose to turn back.
Since I've lost interest, I might as well buy everything early and go home to hug my girlfriend.
After walking a few steps, Lu You found a stall selling raw meat in front of him. It was surrounded by several old men and women, and business seemed to be very good.
After a little thought, Lu You leaned over.
The waists and joints of the old men and women may not be flexible, but their vision when buying vegetables in the market is absolutely first-class.
The vendors who can gain their favor are basically not that bad.
Lu You squeezed into the crowd and glanced at the table and the hanging hooks.
Judging from the color of the meat and the size of the skeleton, it is not difficult to see that this stall specializes in beef.
"Boss, how much is the beef?"
The burly boss was holding a bone-chopping knife, chopping a large bone on the chopping board with all his might.
Hearing someone shouting, he immediately looked up.
The moment he saw Lu You, he raised his eyebrows with a look of surprise.
Those who come to buy vegetables early in the morning are either uncles or aunts. It is no exaggeration to say that young people like Lu You are rare.
The boss swung his knife-holding hand violently, and a small section of the end of the boning knife was embedded in the chopping board.
The whole knife uses this as a fulcrum and stands firmly on the chopping board.
The boss smiled warmly on his rough face and said familiarly, "Young man, you look unfamiliar with noodles! Is this your first time here?"
"Ah."
Lu You nodded and didn't say much.
It has been his long-standing habit to keep a certain distance and be wary of strangers.
The boss didn't care about Lu You's indifference and remained enthusiastic, saying, "My beef has different prices for different parts. The expensive ones start at 40 yuan per pound, and the ones with bones are much cheaper. It depends on which one you want."
Lu You fell into deep thought.
Compared to pork, there are more options for beef.
Especially when used in hot pot, almost every part can be eaten and each has a different flavor.
The famous Chaoshan beef hotpot takes this to the extreme.
Using the simplest soup base and pairing it with local shacha sauce, customers can fully enjoy the most original texture and taste of beef.
Since there were a few elderly men and women around, Lu You didn't think about it for long.
"Excuse me, do you have tripe or golden tripe for sale?"
The boss grinned with a mouthful of uneven yellow teeth and replied, "Young man, when I heard you say that, I knew you definitely don't come to the market often to buy vegetables! Am I right?"
Lu You did not deny it, but asked: "Why do you say that?"
"Beef heads, oxtails, and ox offal are all hot commodities. They are basically taken away before entering the market. If you don't reserve them a few days in advance, it is difficult to buy them."
"That's it!"
Lu You secretly said what a pity.
Although you can buy tripe in the supermarket, they are all frozen and not fresh enough.
"If you really want it, let's add each other on WeChat. I'll ask someone to reserve one for you in a few days."
"No thanks, boss."
There is no kindness in the world without reason.
When you help someone, it means you owe them a favor.
Lu You is not familiar with the boss, and their fields of work are not related at all, so there is no need to add another layer of cause and effect.
"All right!"
The boss didn't force it.
When it comes to business, the best thing is to let nature take its course.
If you can do something, that’s the best. If you can’t do it, just keep calm and wait for the next time.
"Would you like anything else?" the boss asked, with his hands on his hips.
"Are there any more cow brains?"
"Wait a minute, I'll look for it."
The boss's eyes quickly scanned the counter like a scanner.
After a while, the boss's eyes fixed on a certain place.
"Have it!"
The boss grabbed a piece of meat the size of a calf with marbled cross-section and presented it to Lu You.
"There are still four or five pounds left. How much do you want?"
"One pound will do."
"Okay."
The boss placed the piece of meat on another chopping board with a cleaner surface, picked up a meat cleaver and neatly cut off a piece of meat, then placed it on the electronic scale.
"No more, no less, just one pound."
The boss looked a little smug.
Lu You took out his mobile phone and scanned the payment code.
"how much is it?"
"We're new customers. Let me give you a discount. I'll charge you fifty."
Lu You was too lazy to bargain and paid the money decisively.
It doesn’t matter to him whether the price is reduced or not, as it’s only two or three yuan.
【50 yuan received via vx. 】
“Thank you for your patronage!”
The smile on the boss's face became more and more eager.
"By the way, do you need my help slicing? It's free."
"There is such a service?" Lu You asked in surprise.
"Hey! Where there is demand there is a market. Many young people who come here to buy meat ask for it to be cut."
Free service, don’t miss it.
Lu You immediately replied: "Then cut it! It's better to cut it into thin slices, I will use it for hot pot."
"no problem."
I have to say that the boss's knife skills are really good and the knives he uses are really sharp.
Every time he raised his knife, he could cut a piece of meat as thin as a cicada's wing without any sticking.
After some simple operation.
The boss handed the bag of beef to Lu You.
“Welcome next time.”
"Will do."
Lu You took the bag and nodded.
for the next half hour.
Lu You visited the entire market except the poultry section, bought all the ingredients and seasonings he wanted, and then drove home.
……
About 8:15.
Lu You pushed open the door carrying two large bags.
"I am back!"
Lu You had been prepared for no one to respond, but unexpectedly Tang Wan's voice came from the living room.
"You're back? Did you bring me breakfast?"
Lu You raised his head and glanced towards the living room.
Tang Wan was seen wearing loose pajamas, half lying lazily on the chaise longue, playing with her cell phone.
The collar cascaded down, revealing the delicate collarbone and a large area of snow-white skin.
"You didn't sleep until 10 o'clock on the weekend. That's rare!" Lu You said in surprise.
"The past is the past, the present is the present, and people change!"
Lu You put the two big bags on the dining table and walked into the living room carrying a small bag alone.
"Here, your breakfast is still hot."
Tang Wan poked her head out from behind her phone and asked, "What's there?"
"See for yourself!"
"alright."
Tang Wan placed her phone on the coffee table, stood up, took the bag, opened the bag and looked inside.
There were four things in total, 200ml of soy milk, a brown tea egg, a bag of steamed dumplings, and two medium-sized white buns.
"that's it?"
"Why, you're still not satisfied?"
Tang Wan hugged Lu You tightly, raised her little face and said flatteringly: "Satisfied, very satisfied! But it would be even better if I could drink a bowl of hot multi-grain porridge!"
"You!"
Lu You pinched Tang Wan's nose and smiled helplessly: "Tomorrow! I'm going to buy groceries today, I'll make it for you tomorrow morning."
"Thank you, husband. It's great to have you!"
"okay."
Lu You pushed Tang Wan away and said, "Hurry up and eat breakfast. It won't taste good if it gets cold."
"Ok!"
Tang Wan put a straw into the soy milk, picked up the white bun and took a bite.
Seeing that nothing was happening, Lu You thought about going to the kitchen to prepare the ingredients he had bought.
As soon as he turned around, Logan grabbed the hem of his coat and asked, "Where are you going?"
"Go wash the vegetables, where else can I go?" Lu You said as a matter of course.
"Is it urgent?"
"There's no rush. There's plenty of time."
"Then have breakfast with me, and I'll help you wash the vegetables after you're done."
"also."
Lu You pulled up his pants and sat next to Tang Wan.
The next second, Tang Wan stood up again and sat on Lu You's thigh.
The soft touch and faint fragrance made Lu You's blood gradually gather downwards.
"My dear, it's easy for you to accidentally discharge the weapon like this."
"If it's an accident, it's an accident!"
Tang Wan sipped soy milk and said nonchalantly, "At worst, I can just take a shot and treat it as morning exercise."
"You want to get an injection but I don't want one."
Lu You hugged Tang Wan's waist, moved back calmly, and said, "I was exhausted last night. I need to take a rest."
"It's ok if it's OK, it's not OK if it's not OK, what does it mean to take a break?"
Lu You pretended not to hear, and reached his right hand into Tang Wan's clothes, stroking her soft belly.
It’s better to find a girlfriend with fleshy body so that it won’t hurt to touch.
"By the way, what time did you wake up?"
"I don't remember. Anyway, I came out after washing up at 7:30."
Lu You's eyes inadvertently swept across Tang Wan's phone which was facing up. He always felt that there was something strange about it, but he couldn't tell what it was.
After much deliberation, I decided to give up.
Tang Wan relaxed her body and leaned back, with her entire back pressed against Lu You's chest.
"Hubby, when you drove your BMW to buy groceries, did anyone hit on you?"
Lu You tickled Tang Wan's chin like a kitten and said jokingly, "Are you checking up on me?"
"I don't deny it." Tang Wan said frankly.
"Do not worry!"
Lu You rested his chin on Tang Wan's shoulder, kissed her cheek, and replied: "In the vegetable market early in the morning, there are only uncles and aunts, and they will not be interested in me."
"That's hard to say. What if they are matchmaking for their own children?"
Lu You vaguely guessed the hidden meaning behind Tang Wan's words and asked, "What do you want me to do?"
"Simple, take me with you to the market next time, don't leave me alone at home."
"What if you were sleeping?"
"Just wake me up."
"Promise not to get grumpy when you wake up?"
"I promise."
Lu You took out his cell phone, put it to Tang Wan's mouth, and turned on the recording function.
"Please repeat it, I will collect evidence."
Tang Wan twitched the corner of her mouth and said, "You're going too far!"
Lu You frowned and said seriously: "That's not too much. This is called preparing for a rainy day."
After hesitating for a long time, Tang Wan finally handed over the evidence.
"I, Tang Wan, promise not to get grumpy after being woken up by Lu You."
Lu You quickly pressed the pause button and smiled with satisfaction.
"Thank you for your cooperation."
(End of this chapter)