Chapter 955: Chapter 99: Someone Not Seen for Days

Chapter 99

“Knock, knock, knock!”

Yan Yuan heard someone knocking on the door, so she put down her snacks and went to open it.

She saw Mu Chiheng standing at the doorway looking at her and said, “Do you want to go out for a walk?”

Yan Yuan sighed and replied, “Sure!”

Anyway, since they were going to play a couple, going out together might help her get into character.

Neither of them had a car, so they walked and then took the most common tricycle in Jiangcheng to reach the moat.

This was the most beautiful scenery here.

The moat encircled the entire city, with rising water levels during floods, but once the flood receded, clear skies and lush greenery returned.

This city was different from other places.

It had a tranquility that didn’t belong to the bustling metropolis, making people slow their pace unconsciously, enjoying the air and sunshine here.

“Yan Yuan, I heard there’s a little restaurant over there that serves really good river fish. Let’s go try it,” Mu Chiheng suggested.

Yan Yuan nodded, noticing a small shop not far from the moat.

Sitting inside, they could enjoy the breeze and the tranquility of the ancient town.

The owner, a man in his fifties, greeted them warmly.

“Our shop has been open for twenty years. Anyone who comes to Jiangli City and doesn’t taste our river fish misses out a lot,” the uncle said with a chuckle.

Yan Yuan chuckled, “So, uncle, what’s so special about your river fish?”

“Purely wild, excellent water quality, no pollution or harm, each fish weighs no more than sixty grams, marinated with a recipe passed down from my ancestors, then fried, finally cooked with over a dozen natural ingredients. Young lady, this is something you can only taste here, no matter how much money you have elsewhere, you won’t find it,” the uncle said confidently, patting his chest.

Yan Yuan listened and couldn’t help but believe him.

Since the uncle said so, she was really eager to try it.

“Alright, uncle, give me enough for five people,” Yan Yuan considered herself a pig.

Whenever she’s in a bad mood, she eats a lot more.

The uncle chuckled at that, “Young lady, can the two of you finish enough for five?”

The food here is not only delicious but also generous in portion.

“Don’t worry, I guarantee no food will be wasted,” Yan Yuan said with a smile.

Mu Chiheng, seeing Yan Yuan in a better mood, sighed with relief.

“Yueyue, don’t put too much pressure on yourself. Just be yourself, acting is something that takes time to figure out. It’s like life, as you go through certain things, only after time has passed, when you look back, it becomes something memorable.” Mu Chiheng wasn’t great at comforting people, but he wanted to console Yan Yuan.

Yan Yuan looked at his nervous demeanor and couldn’t help but laugh, “You’re too tense. I’m not someone who dwells on unhappiness. Alright, I don’t want to say anything now; I just want to enjoy my food, my dear Tianqi brother.”

Yan Yuan smiled sweetly as if she was playing Zhu Luo?

Yan Yuan’s smile was sweet, and in reality, she did resemble Zhu Luo a bit.

Her gaze was sharp, her words straightforward, and when she looked at someone, her eyes were sincere.

She would be relentless when tricking people.

Simple and spontaneous, yet not in a foolish or wooden way.

A girl like this, every time you saw her, you could see a different demeanor and charm.

Yan Yuan chuckled softly, “What are you daydreaming about, have you really fallen for Zhu Luo?”

Mu Chiheng immediately snapped out of it, coughed, and his cheeks turned slightly red.

“The one who likes Zhu Luo is Tianqi; we live in reality. Reality and fantasy always have a gap,” Mu Chiheng spoke with a hint of regret in his eyes.

Just like Yan Yuan, she resembled Zhu Luo so much in reality.

Even if he was Tianqi, he knew he wasn’t worthy of her, and it was unlikely she would truly like him.

Just then, the owner brought out the first serving of river fish.

The uniformly sized small fish, specially cooked, had a golden color and an enticing aroma.

Even from afar, it made one’s mouth water.

The uncle set the fish on the table and happily brought out the best Osmanthus Brew from the area.

“This is the Osmanthus Brew from five years ago. I rarely bring it out, but seeing how forthright and carefree you are, consider this a gift from the uncle,” he said.

Hearing this, Yan Yuan immediately brought the wine to her nose for a sniff.

The faint osmanthus fragrance wafted out, accompanied by the richness of the wine, making her reminisce.

She remembered the Osmanthus Brew, Peach Blossom Wine, Hundred Flowers Brew, and many other specially brewed wines by Golden Lotus hidden in the temple.

As a child, she would secretly drink them whenever her parents weren’t around.

Since coming to the mortal world, she’s gotten used to fiery liquors, strangely tasting beers, and brightly colored wines, but had never encountered such flower wine fermented over time.

Yan Yuan couldn’t resist pouring herself a glass and taking a sip; the subtle aroma entered her nostrils like a spiritual snake, instantly refreshing her mind.

She took a sip; it had the taste of home.

After eating a bite of the spicy fish jerky, Yan Yuan realized that good food truly needs to be slowly discovered.

Otherwise, too many delicious foods would just be buried and forgotten.

“Delicious!” Mu Chiheng also exclaimed after taking a bite.

Yan Yuan chuckled at the response, “Let me pour you a glass of wine; it tastes really good.”

“This seems to be brewed with white liquor. Although it’s mellow and delicious, with a fragrance traveling miles, it’s easy to get drunk. Better drink less,” Mu Chiheng declined.

The director might call him at any time, and it wouldn’t be good if he got drunk.

“You’re not drinking?” Yan Yuan asked.

Mu Chiheng shook his head, “I’ll pass.”

Yan Yuan sighed and proceeded to drink by herself.

With each sip, the jug quickly emptied.

Mu Chiheng got to witness that Yan Yuan could not only eat but also drink.

One jug down, and she didn’t show any signs of drunkenness.

Even the fish shop owner was astonished, couldn’t help but praise, “Young lady, you have quite the tolerance.”

“Hehe, can I have another jug, please?” Yan Yuan thought she might as well indulge while she can.

Today, she’d be greedy, eating and drinking to her heart’s content.

The owner immediately went to get her another jug without hesitation.

Yan Yuan was just about to have a sip when her phone rang.

This time, the call display showed it was Bai Chenxi.

“What’s up?” Yan Yuan put down her wine glass and picked up a piece of fish jerky to nibble on.

Bai Chenxi’s voice was as cold as ever, “Where are you? Why did the director say you were at the hotel, yet no one’s there?”

“Ah! You came to Jiangli City,” Yan Yuan exclaimed, dropping the fish jerky out of excitement without even noticing.

Bai Chenxi nodded, “Yeah! Where are you?”

“I’m at a fish shop by the moat. Come on over. I’ll send you a location,” Yan Yuan eagerly sent Bai Chenxi a location.

Once Bai Chenxi received it, he drove there.

It took just over ten minutes.

They had been apart for over two months.

Bai Chenxi had been busy with work, traveling and flying all over the world.

Finally, he could leave this busy period behind and come back to see someone, naturally feeling excited.

Yan Yuan was also looking forward to seeing Bai Chenxi, having been separated for a full two months.

During that time, though there were many unhappy moments, she still considered him the closest person by her side.

Now that he said he was coming, she was naturally happy.

Yan Yuan even asked the owner for another jug of wine and ordered five portions of various fish flavors.

Bai Chenxi drove and eventually found this shop.

The town had an ancient charm, with scenic little shops, and even after so many days apart, Yan Yuan looked unchanged.

With the gentle breeze of the ancient town, as Mu Chiheng looked at her and was captivated by her charisma.

The sight made Bai Chenxi’s heart skip a beat, a warmth spread through him as he realized how much he missed her.

Yan Yuan felt a particular gaze and turned to look at the entrance, seeing Bai Chenxi.

Mu Chiheng noticed the gaze, too, mesmerized by Bai Chenxi’s presence.

Bai Chenxi stood there, a figure of otherworldly grace, as if unfazed by the world.

Standing there in this picturesque shop in the ancient town, despite the days apart, the sight of Yan Yuan seemed unchanged to him.

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