Chapter 62: 62. Chapter 62 Honey Sesame Candy

62. Chapter 62 Honey Sesame Candy

Feng Xuanrui almost burst into tears on the spot.

He forced himself to endure, again and again.

Cannot cry, cannot cry!

He is, after all, a man!

The strongest of men!

Waa—waa!

Tears are so hard to hold back!

They're about to fall!

Hold it in!

Dessert arrived just then, barely letting Feng Xuanrui hold back his tears.

First to arrive was, naturally, the local specialty honey sesame candy.

The honey sesame candy placed in the center of the white porcelain plate was a pale golden hue, like morning light shining on fresh snow, giving off a faint, flickering gold.

The sesame candy consisted of thin, layered sheets, like blossoms opening, intertwined and then blooming anew.

One piece beside another, forming a beautiful shape.

That shape was so beautiful that Sui Sui stared, unwilling to blink even once, for fear of missing such a sight.

Moreover, the honey sesame candy was not only lovely to look at, but also very fragrant and sweet.

When it was brought up, a wave of fragrant aroma had already drifted to Sui Sui's face.

Sui Sui previously didn't know the taste of sweetness; during festivals, watching her cousins eat candy, she didn't know the flavor and didn't crave it, yet her saliva would unconsciously secrete.

Now having tasted it, she knows that the flavor is indeed good.

Sweet, it leaves a lingering aftertaste and makes one yearn for more.

At this moment, the sweetness just existing in her memory intertwined with the fragrance before her, making Sui Sui unable to help but also look forward to this plate of candy.

Her saliva, too, seemed to become especially abundant.

So fragrant, so sweet, she really wants to take a bite.

But Sui Sui dares not.

Even though she now dares to swallow her saliva lightly, no longer avoiding people, she still dares only to go this far.

Sui Sui has not yet become bold enough to speak up and ask for whatever she wants to eat.

Sui Sui feels that, even though she now has an older brother, she still lacks the capital and boldness to be willful.

What does she have now compared to before?

Just an older brother.

Also just an older brother.

Feng Xuanrui had originally been angry, but upon smelling the sweet fragrance, he also found it hard to control himself.

Moreover, the honey sesame candy is also very beautiful.

Nan Gu Gu, seeing the food arrive, thought it perfect to interrupt the children's quarrel, and hurriedly smiled as she introduced: 'This is something that has recently emerged in our county over the past two years; it is their exclusive secret technique, not passed outside, so you may not find this flavor elsewhere—quickly give it a try.'

Nan Gu Gu spoke, and Liu Dafu responded.

Feng Xuanrui was also feeling hungry, so he moved first; seeing him act, Lian Ruoyi also followed suit.

Feng Xuanrui used his chopsticks to pick up a small clump of honey sesame candy, not rushing to eat it himself, but placing it on the plate before Sui Sui and pushing the plate toward her: 'Sister, try it quickly; if it's good, we'll bring some back when we leave.'

As for bringing some back for Xiao Wu and Little Seven?

Feng Xuanrui said: I forgot, and it's not important anyway; my sister is what matters most.

If he doesn't strive to show himself, his sister will be snatched away by others!

Sui Sui had been staring at the plate, but seeing her brother had already prepared a piece for her, she quickly shook her head and pushed the plate toward Feng Xuanrui: 'Brother, you eat first.'

Feng Xuanrui indifferently pushed the plate back: 'It's fine; brother's arms are long, I can just pick another.'

The realization that his sister favored him instantly lifted Feng Xuanrui's mood.

He happily picked up another piece and glanced proudly at Lian Ruoyi.

Lian Ruoyi: ……

Just moments ago her mood had been pleasant and almost bubbling, but instantly it was no longer so lovely.

However, the candy before her eyes remained tempting.

Let's just eat the candy first!

Afterward, more and more snacks continued to be served.

Liu Dafu kept watching, not letting the three children eat too much.

'If you can't finish it, you can take it away; if you like it, we'll try it again next time.'

'Don't eat too much at once, or you'll get food stagnation and feel uncomfortable.'

'Moreover, such delicacies are hard to come by; if you ruin them by eating too much at once, won't you miss many future opportunities?'

……

Liu Dafu's words made perfect sense, and the three children all listened.

Sui Sui had tasted the candy, eaten the snacks, and also sampled two kinds of hawthorn treats; after being made sour to the point of frowning, she obediently ate no more.

Feng Xuanrui ate two hawthorn sugar balls, and his teeth were immediately set on edge by the sourness; eating anything else made his teeth tingle with sourness, extremely unpleasant.

In the end, he could only reluctantly put down his chopsticks.

Lian Ruoyi, dissatisfied with Feng Xuanrui's proud eyebrow raise aimed at her, unwilling to lose, secretly competed with him by deliberately eating an extra hawthorn sugar ball.

Then, she too had her teeth set on edge.

When she finally put down her chopsticks, tears were swirling in her eyes, but the little girl stubbornly didn't cry.

Being moved to tears by sourness is something you can't say, nor can you admit.

Wuu—!

How come this hawthorn candy is sourer than before!

Bad people, not adding enough sugar—are they profiteers?

I'll go back to the residence and tell Father!

Although everyone was chatting happily, after all we've only just met.

So, Nan Gu Gu tentatively invited Sui Sui and her group to visit the Residence.

As expected, after being refused, she didn't insist.

Better to go back to the Residence, explain the situation to the master, let the other side decide what to do next.

Lian Ruoyi really liked Sui Sui; when parting, she kept reluctantly stroking Sui Sui's little head, whispering: "When we go back, I'll shave my sister's hair—I can't shave my own, but can't I shave my sister's?"

Nan Gu Gu: ……

These past few days, sisters looking after the second young lady, you've worked hard!

After they parted, Liu Dafu and his group were carrying a lot of snacks and candies.

Although Feng Xuanrui had been tricked by the hawthorn candy, he still couldn't resist the sweet scent of the snacks and kept glancing at them.

Liu Dafu noticed, and without lifting his eyelids, he said: "Watch your teeth!"

After saying that, he turned his head to look at Sui Sui, immediately switching to a gentle expression: "When you go back, remember to brush your teeth thoroughly, use plenty of tooth powder, don't be stingy—we're not short on this."

Sui Sui nodded obediently: "I'll listen to Liu Ye Ye!"

The little girl's obedient demeanor really makes people like her a lot; after Liu Dafu routinely cursed the Chen Dalang family in his heart, he raised his hand and stroked Sui Sui's little head: "Good child!"

Needless to say, this slightly prickly little fuzz ball is quite nice to touch; no wonder Lian Ruoyi likes it.

Liu Dafu couldn't help himself and stroked it a few more times.

Feng Xuanrui couldn't stand it anymore: "Enough, enough, stroking any more won't make hair grow."

Liu Dafu was speechless, but still withdrew his hand.

After returning to Ke Zhan, they tidied up a bit, and the sky grew dark.

They had a good lunch, and the afternoon snacks continued without interruption.

By dinnertime, the two children weren't hungry at all.

Liu Dafu, worried they'd wake up hungry in the night, had someone buy a bowl of chicken noodle soup for the two children to share.

In the end, a little noodle and broth remained; Prince Qing, after confirming they wouldn't eat it, lifted his hand and drank it.

Prince Qing was so fast that by the time Liu Dafu turned around to remind the two children to brush their teeth properly, the soup and noodles were gone.

Liu Dafu:?

Huh?

The second watch is at 19:00.