Ten Thousand Soul Banner: Deceased, do you have any unfulfilled wishes?-Chapter 924 - 920: Eating
Granny Liu’s sorrow is silent.
After learning that her daughter had passed away more than a decade ago, she just wiped the corner of her eye midway.
Then, not much sadness could be noticed.
Perhaps it’s because she has lived a long time, seen a lot, and long since come to terms with it.
People ultimately die, no one is exempt.
While Shen Siyuan was taking her to the vehicle arranged by the Special Affairs Bureau, she said, "Actually... I vaguely guessed some things long ago."
"Just holding on to a little hope."
"I don’t even know how she died, how she didn’t outlast me."
"She was the most accomplished one in the family, and the most sensible one, liked by everyone from a young age..."
"Great General, do you think the bond between her and me has run its course? That there will be no day of reunion again..."
Without waiting for Shen Siyuan’s answer, she continued, "Actually, this is also good, after visiting the graveyard, there’s nothing left for me to long for..."
Seeing the vehicle arranged by the Special Affairs Bureau ahead, Shen Siyuan finally spoke, "Fate is a matter, even I can’t say for sure, but if your bond hasn’t ended, there will surely be a day of reunion."
Granny Liu, upon hearing this, showed a faint smile.
"Is it reincarnation? Will I still recognize her? Will I still be me?"
This is a good question.
Shen Siyuan laughed, "Of course, you will still be you, only you don’t recognize yourself."
These words were a bit convoluted, and for a moment Granny Liu couldn’t quite grasp them.
Before she could continue asking, Shen Siyuan urged her to get in the car.
"He will take you to the graveyard, and after seeing your daughter, you just come back and find me, I believe you know how to find me." Shen Siyuan pointed at the driver who helped open the car door.
And this driver was Gao Yongdao, who she had met twice before.
"Great General, thank you." Granny Liu bowed deeply to Shen Siyuan.
Then she looked at Dou Dou, who had been holding Shen Siyuan’s hand.
"And thank you, little one." Granny Liu said.
Dou Dou showed a goofy smile in return.
This trick was learned from Dou Dou.
When you don’t know what to say, just smile at the other person.
When Shen Siyuan returned, he happened to see Ruan Hongzhuang and the others coming out from indoors.
"Where are you going?" Shen Siyuan asked with some surprise.
"You are guests from afar, I’ll treat you to lunch at noon. Cooking at home would take too much time, but I know a nearby place with good private dishes, I’ll take you to try..." Liu Xiulan said with a cheerful smile.
Then she realized Shen Siyuan was still holding a child.
Previously, Dou Dou wasn’t visible, but now that she was visible, it was apparent at a glance.
"Huh? Where did this child come from?" Liu Xiulan said, somewhat surprised.
"Hello, Great Grandma, I’m Dou Dou."
Dou Dou, with a sweet mouth, greeted Liu Xiulan proactively before Shen Siyuan could reply.
"This is Taozi’s niece, who came along with us." Grandma explained from the side.
Then she beckoned to Dou Dou.
Dou Dou immediately ran over and grabbed Great Grandma’s hand.
"Where are Xiao Yue and Duoduo? Didn’t they come with you?" Grandma asked.
"They’re at home watching TV, they find me annoying, so I’m here to see Potato, not playing with them. Great Grandma, am I really annoying?"
"Of course not, our Dou Dou is the smartest and liveliest, how could you be annoying." Great Grandma patted her little head, full of affection.
In her heart, she’s eagerly hoping that someday Shen Siyuan and Taozi could have a child as cute as Dou Dou.
After all, Taozi is Dou Dou’s aunt, the possibility is very high with that blood relation.
Just as their group headed to the private restaurant Liu Xiulan mentioned, Tang Tang was also on the way to have lunch.
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The afternoon sun in Xiajing was perfect, scattering small light spots on the blue stone road.
Mao Sanmei held Tang Tang’s hand and walked at the front, the little one clad in a goose-yellow thin jacket, clutching a small national flag picked up in the morning.
Frequently stopping to squat by the roadside, waving the flag at ants on the ground, "Oh oh," seeming to want to command them in this way.
"Walk slowly, don’t fall."
Huang Huijuan followed behind, reaching out to brush off leaves from Tang Tang’s jacket, then turned to Shen Jianjun.
"This child has great energy, after a morning walk still so lively."
Shen Jianjun nodded, his gaze landing on Mao Sanmei, who patiently squatted down, gently touching the back of Tang Tang’s hand with her fingers, then pointing at the "Old Beijing Zhajiangmian" sign ahead, gesturing the "eat" sign.
Tang Tang instantly understood, put away the thought of playing with the ants, hurriedly pulled her mother’s hand forward, a silly smile on her face, nothing matters in the world more than eating.
Jiang Yingxue walked at the end, carrying the candied hawthorn she just bought for Tang Tang, seeing the little one walking fast, she laughed and called, "Tang Tang, wait for me, here’s your candied hawthorn!"
But unfortunately, Tang Tang didn’t hear her voice.
Just then, a breeze blew by, Tang Tang seemed to sense something, turned back to urge the others to hurry.
Then she immediately saw the bright red candied hawthorn, her eyes lit up instantly, breaking free from Mao Sanmei’s hand to run over and reach out to take it.
Mao Sanmei quickly caught up, pointed to Tang Tang’s little mouth, and shook her head, gesturing "eat first, dessert afterwards."
Tang Tang, seeing this, whether deliberately pretending or genuinely not understanding, was about to stuff the candied hawthorn into her mouth.
Making Jiang Yingxue burst into laughter.
They didn’t choose a famous restaurant, but directly went into a nearby noodle shop that seemed nice.
When in Rome, since traveling, there’s no need to be particular, tasting local snacks at some small eateries is also quite a culinary journey.
Seeing a few people come in, the landlady warmly greeted them.
"What would you all like to eat?"
The landlady appeared very enthusiastic, mainly because there were not many tourists at this time.
If during holidays, her attitude might not be so good.
Shen Jianjun, as the only man present, naturally took charge of ordering.
And Tang Tang, seeing an empty seat beside, had already climbed onto the stool, showing a well-behaved look waiting for the meal.
She sat on the long bench, with her legs hanging in the air, swinging her little feet, curiously observing the surroundings.
Upon seeing the photo menu on the wall, she immediately brightened up, pointed at the menu, and said to Jiang Yingxue beside her.
"Want."
"Want what?"
"Want what?"
Tang Tang looked at Jiang Yingxue’s mouth, repeated her words, then understood what she was saying.
So she immediately said, "Want all."
Jiang Yingxue laughed again.
First correcting her, "It’s ’all want.’"
Then said, "All want, can you eat it all?"
She said, poking her little belly with a finger.
This time Tang Tang did not repeat Jiang Yingxue’s words, she understood what it meant.
She put her hands on her waist, raising her chin and puffing her chest, looking like a Great General.
She made an exaggerated biting motion towards the air, indicating she could eat a lot.
Actually, it’s just a regular zhajiangmian restaurant, and there aren’t many choices.
Even so, it’s impossible to order one of everything on the menu.
Unless Shen Siyuan were present, then surely it would result in much waste.
So Shen Jianjun just ordered a few bowls of classic zhajiangmian and added two side dishes.
Since there were few diners, the zhajiangmian was promptly served.
Tang Tang rarely eats noodles, since Qiong Province locals love rice noodles.
So she has eaten various kinds of noodles, but such noodles she has never seen.
The smell was delicious, she blew at the bowl’s rim, and a gust of wind rose, lifting the aroma, disappearing into the air.
Just then, Shen Siyuan, who had just finished ordering, suddenly smelled the scent of zhajiangmian.
