[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-become-a-saint-through-studying-exposed-by-my-li":3,"chapter-become-a-saint-through-studying-exposed-by-my-li-become-a-saint-through-studying-exposed-by-my-li-chapter-39":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Become a Saint through Studying! Exposed by my little junior sister!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},550907,799,"Chapter 39 - 38: Dad said, I will not be able to eat such noodles in the future_1","become-a-saint-through-studying-exposed-by-my-li-chapter-39",39,"\u003Cp>\"Oh dear, young master, you’re really making me blush.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man shook his head in response to Chen Chang’an’s words, expressing his reverence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Without the recipes you gifted in the past, there would be no me today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young master, you only come to dine here once in a long while. It wouldn’t be human of me to not serve you well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cui Er, Cui Er.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking thus, the old man called to the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, dad? What’s the matter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the old man’s call, a little girl of about seven or eight years old ran out from the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had a baby face, wore her hair in two pigtail plaits, and projected a lively and charming youthfulness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man said to his daughter:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cui Er, hurry and ask your mother to come take care of things here. The young master is here, and I must cook his food personally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The young master? Dad, did you say the young master is here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I will go call mom immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing her father’s words, the little girl’s eyes sparkled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly ran toward the back kitchen, shouting as she went.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother~! Mother~!...Master Chang’an has arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Chang’an is here...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Master Chang’an mentioned by the little girl referred to Chen Chang’an.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He earned this name when he first came down the mountain and claimed to belong to the Chang clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You little girl, lower your voice! All of Tianshui City can hear you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a short while, a woman came out and lovingly scolded the little girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then took over from the old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man walked off to the back kitchen to get busy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the old man returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following him was the little girl known as Cui Er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master, your noodles and flat meat are ready.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man placed a bowl of noodles and a dish of flat meat in front of Chen Chang’an, speaking respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without any qualms, Chen Chang’an picked up his chopsticks and began to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He first tasted the broth of the flat meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You could hear him hum in delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instant he tasted it, a flavor as tantalizing as in his previous life filled his taste buds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This exquisite taste made him lose himself completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, he took a bite of the noodles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instance, another familiar aroma filled his senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm, not bad, Old Liu. The taste has improved since the last time I was here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he ate, Chen Chang’an generously complimented Old Liu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as it pleases the young master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being complimented thus by Chen Chang’an, Old Liu couldn’t help but give an embarrassed smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For him, no matter how tiring, a word of praise from his benefactor made it all worthwhile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, his happiness was tinged with a sense of luck and nostalgia when he thought about his life over these years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He and Chen Chang’an had met ten years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten years ago, he was just an ordinary vendor and his shop was nowhere near as big as it is now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was just pushing a small cart through the alleyways of Tianshui City, calling out for business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to bad business, his family often did not have enough to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until the day he met Chen Chang’an.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, Chen Chang’an, was as he is today, elegant and refined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, Chen Chang’an had bought a bowl of noodles from him. After tasting the noodles, Chen Chang’an shook his head and then nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, Chen Chang’an proposed a deal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trade involved Chen Chang’an teaching him a craft, but the condition was that unless he fell on hard times, Liu should never leave Tianshui City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, unless circumstances were beyond his control, Liu could not let this craft die out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the time, Liu was at the end of his rope and he agreed to this condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he did not anticipate was how his business prospered as soon as he applied the craft taught by Chen Chang’an.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did they have enough to eat, but they were also able to buy a shop, providing them a place to call home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Chen Chang’an would appear in the city every so often and invariably order the same two dishes at the store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noodles and flat meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two dishes were the very same craft that Chen Chang’an had taught him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu’s biggest wish in life was to cook noodles and flat meat that would satisfy his benefactor, Chen Chang’an.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like he had achieved his wish already.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s okay, Old Liu, don’t mind me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go about your work. I can manage on my own.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After eating for a while, Chen Chang’an noticed that Liu was still standing by his side, so he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Liu quickly shook his head and replied,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s no problem, young master. It’s only proper for me to be at your service when you’re here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for the kitchen, with my wife there, work can proceed without a hitch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then, as you wish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Liu’s words, Chen Chang’an decided to let things be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He taught Liu how to make noodles and flat meat, so that when he descended from the mountain, he could have his fill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for what Liu might think, that was none of his concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as it did not interfere with his enjoyment of the noodles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, I think you should go and help her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The business here is booming. Your wife won’t manage on her own.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If company is what you think I need, let Cui Er keep me company.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Observing the bustling shop, Chen Chang’an still felt the need to point this out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, yes, young master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Chen Chang’an’s advice, Liu instantly perceived its wisdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then embarrassedly gave a polite bow to Chen Chang’an and turned to Cui Er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cui Er, stay here and wait on the young master as he eats. Whatever the young master needs, make sure to get it. Don’t neglect the young master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heehee, daddy, I know. I’ll watch over Young Master well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Er giggled in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reiterating his instructions several times, Liu finally left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Slurp~!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Slurp~!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing Liu leave, Chen Chang’an continued eating the noodles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since crossing over into this world, it had become his habit to visit this noodle shop a few times each year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t his fault. In his previous life, he had been quite fond of these ’Sha Xian’ (a place in China famous for its cuisine) style noodles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rich taste of the noodles complemented by the soulful taste of the meat soup, gave him the feeling of an ascension with each mouthful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This experience is something that those unfamiliar with it can never understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having crossed over into this world was beyond his control, but when it came to matters of taste, Chen Chang’an was unwilling to compromise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big Brother, isn’t the noodles from our shop delicious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a little girl came up to Chen Chang’an and looked curiously at him with wide open eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm, they’re very good, Cui Er, you’re a blessed little princess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Chang’an reached out, patted the little girl on the head and replied with a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had watched Cui Er grow up and he was drawn to her vibrant energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But, Big Brother, Cui Er may not be able to enjoy such delicious noodles in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About then, the little girl’s head dropped slightly as she spoke these words with a touch of sadness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You won’t be able to enjoy the same noodles?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Chen Chang’an furrowed his brows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then patting the little girl on the head, he asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cui Er, tell Big Brother, why won’t you be able to enjoy these noodles in the future?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daddy said I can’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Er shook her head, keeping her lips sealed tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daddy said, I can’t let Big Brother know about this thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1330,"2026-05-30T14:44:17.057Z","2026-06-01T04:31:30.507Z",1,"novelbin.me","c1636ac8ba43da2da10e13bad931dfc74a9009b789c57aabb160db43346e1d35","become-a-saint-through-studying-exposed-by-my-li-chapter-40","become-a-saint-through-studying-exposed-by-my-li-chapter-300",580,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbecome-a-saint-through-studying-exposed-by-my-li-cover.jpg"]