Jing Rong stretched his hand and chose a pair of chopsticks from a small basket. He twirled them and tapped them on the teapot before replying, “Last time at the Zhou Mansion, when you ate your meal you took out all the scallions. Anyone with discerning eyes would be able to notice it.”
‘Um… he is someone with a discerning eye.’
“Unfortunately, you are wrong. I don’t dislike scallions.”
“Huh? Was I wrong? How come?” Jing Rong became curious. How could he be wrong, he clearly saw Ji Yunshu remove all the scallions!
At this moment, Ji Yunshu smiled. She picked a pair of chopsticks and tapped on the teapot. “Your Highness, do you remember what dish I took out the scallions from?”
Jing Rong slightly squinted as he pondered. His eyes suddenly brightened. “The fried fish.”
“Your memory is really good. Then, does your Highness know that by adding scallion to fried fish, the fishy smell from the fish will be absorbed by it? Although I am used to the bloody stench of corpses, it doesn’t mean that I like the smell of fish as both have different odors. Fish has a more pungent scent which could make the mind uncomfortable, while the smell of blood is dense but doesn’t emit a greasy smell. If you get used to the odor, it’s quite a refreshing scent.”
Clatter!
When Ji Yunshu was done talking, the sound of a soup ladle being dropped could be heard behind her.
The boss’ face could be seen twitching as Ji Yunshu’s words scared and startled him, no less.
The boss immediately forced a smile as he gave them their orders. “T-two… Customers enjoy…” His voice quivered as he spoke.
Today he encountered incredibly strange customers who had unique tastes!
The boss put down the bowls and hurriedly distanced himself from them.
Ji Yunshu couldn’t help but laugh. She had completely forgotten how she felt annoyed at Jing Rong for dragging her here.
Her eyebrows were lowered as she laughed, the sight etched into Jing Rong’s eyes.
He wondered how Ji Yunshu would look if she changed into women’s clothing and how beautiful she would look with her hair falling on her shoulders! He became distracted but immediately pulled himself back to reality.
He declared, “Hurry and eat or it will turn cold.”
He picked up his chopsticks and dug in, eating with relish.
Ji Yunshu watched him before she followed suit.
She only ate one mouthful before stopping. As for Jing Rong, he had engulfed everything in his bowl by moving his chopsticks a few times. When he was done, he raised his head and saw that her bowl was barely eaten from. “You’re not eating?”
“I don’t feel like eating.”
“Don’t waste food.” The words barely fell, but Jing Rong had already taken her bowl.
“Don’t-” Ji Yunshu became shocked.
It was too late. He had already dipped his chopsticks in her bowl and started eating with gusto.
At that instant, his action shocked her like being hit by lightning on a clear day. She gaped at him for a long time.
After he was done eating, he was extremely delighted when he saw her shocked expression. The corner of his mouth curved into a smile. He stretched his fingers and pulled her chin up, closing her mouth.
“Teacher Ji, what made you so shocked? This Prince won’t ignore you.”
Ji Yunshu was at loss of words.
“That’s good. I’m full, so let’s go.” Jing Rong took out his money and put it on the table. Then, he dragged Ji Yunshu away by hand, leaving the noodle stand and merging into the crowd.
When she looked at Jing Rong holding her hand, it always made her feel very uncomfortable.
She waved her arm and freed herself as her long sleeves flipped in the air. She retracted her hand inside her sleeves and held both of her hands tightly to avoid Jing Rong from grabbing either of them.
“It’s getting late. This humble one will leave first.” Ji Yunshu resumed showing an indifferent expression as she spoke. She quickly left after bypassing Jing Rong.
Jing Rong stood at the same place for a moment, watching his now empty hand as he felt the lingering soft feeling. Not long after, he turned around and chased after her.