"Wow, this smells awful, Yunting ge, Elder Sister, come quickly and take a look..."
At this moment, on a bustling pedestrian street, people came and went, creating a vibrant scene. The buildings on both sides of the ancient street were adorned with red lanterns, while numerous vendors set up stalls to conduct business. Among them, food stalls were the most prevalent, their delicious aromas wafting through the air.
For instance, there were Shaoxing's specialty snacks like cream cakes, spring rolls, Shaoxing's fragrant cakes, and Keqiao dried tofu, all showcasing the local characteristics. The variety was dazzling and countless, attracting numerous tourists visiting this ancient street to experience the local customs and traditions.
At this time, Qi Miaomiao was holding a box of spring rolls. Before finishing it, she ran to the next food stall. Seeing the vendor frying stinky tofu, she turned back and excitedly called out to Wan Yunting and Gu Luotang, who were walking beside her...
Among the crowds coming and going, many were also wearing ancient-style Hanfu, just like Gu Luotang and Qi Miaomiao. However, this pair of sisters still managed to attract a lot of attention from the opposite sex.
Especially seeing Gu Luotang affectionately holding Wan Yunting's arm, her face beaming with a happy and joyful smile, it truly made many men envious.
"Yikes, it smells so bad! Miaomiao, let's not eat this."
Looking at the vendor frying stinky tofu, Gu Luotang covered her nose, unable to bear the smell. Even Wan Yunting found it smelly. It was better to eat the spring rolls in hand.
"Although it smells bad, it tastes delicious. Elder Sister, you should try it."
Qi Miaomiao had already asked the vendor for a portion. She pierced a piece with a bamboo skewer and offered it to the two of them. Wan Yunting pulled Gu Luotang and shook his head in refusal, "Miaomiao, you eat it yourself. We won't eat this. Come on, Luotang, there's a small restaurant ahead. Let's go in and see what's good to eat. I heard Shaoxing yellow wine is quite good. Let's go try some to warm ourselves up..."
"Okay, I haven't tried Shaoxing yellow wine before."
Gu Luotang was happy. Holding Wan Yunting's arm, the two walked towards the restaurant decorated like a small wine house.
"Oh dear, wait for me..."
Qi Miaomiao paid the vendor with her phone, holding a bowl of stinky tofu, and chased after them. She still wanted to force them to try a piece. Finally, Wan Yunting said with a sly smile, "If I eat it, how can I kiss your Elder Sister."
...This remark immediately made Qi Miaomiao's expression turn gloomy, while Gu Luotang let out a snicker, her pretty face blushing shyly. She cast a bashful yet flirtatious glance at the man, her eyes full of affection, making it indescribably captivating...
"Yunting ge, if you keep this up, I'm going back by myself." Qi Miaomiao, eating their public display of affection, found her stinky tofu unappetizing. She pouted, stamped her little foot, and glared angrily, hmphing.
"Haha, I'm just teasing you. Come on, let's go see what delicious food they have inside..."
Wan Yunting smiled, reached out to pat Qi Miaomiao's cute little head, and entered the small wine house with Gu Luotang. A pretty young waitress greeted them and said with a smile, "Handsome gentleman, beautiful ladies, the first floor is full. Shall I take you to the second floor?"
"Okay..."
The three followed the waitress to the second floor. Several small tables were also full, but there was a vacant table by the street window. As the previous customers had just left, Wan Yunting and the others were fortunate to get this spot. "Just serve your most characteristic dishes, and the best yellow wine."
"Certainly, handsome sir. Please wait a moment, I'll go down and inform the kitchen immediately..." Seeing his prompt and generous demeanor, the waitress's smile became even more enthusiastic...
"This tea is good. Yunting ge, try some."
Gu Luotang picked up the pot of tea the waitress had just served, poured it into his teacup, and looking at the bustling street outside, she said with a gentle smile, "I didn't expect this pedestrian street to be so lively, full of life."
"Yes."
Wan Yunting, holding his teacup and taking a sip of the hot tea, looked outside. This feeling was exceptionally good, leisurely and comfortable, giving him a sense of enjoying life.
"Handsome gentleman, beautiful ladies, the wine and food are here..."
Soon, the young waitress returned with a large tray, placing a pot of warm, high-quality yellow wine on the table. Various small dishes were also arranged, looking quite appealing.
"Hmm, this yellow wine smells good. Come, try it..."
Wan Yunting picked up the wine pot and poured wine into Gu Luotang's cup next to him, then poured a cup for Qi Miaomiao sitting on his left. The three raised their cups, clinked them together, and smiled, "Cheers, congratulations Yunting ge and Elder Sister for winning first place in the Lanting Award calligraphy competition!"
"Haha, good..."
Wan Yunting laughed heartily and downed the yellow wine in his cup in one gulp. Although the alcohol content was not high, the warm yellow wine going down his throat felt truly delightful.
Gu Luotang, however, didn't drink as wildly as he did. She took a delicate sip, found it pleasant, took another sip, and then slowly put down her wine cup, saying softly with a smile, "This yellow wine is good. It's suitable for us girls to drink."
"Yes, its alcohol content is much lower than white wine, and it tastes good." Qi Miaomiao wasn't as demure as her and also drank a cup directly.
"But you should drink a little less."
Wan Yunting ate the specialty aniseed beans, which paired perfectly with the yellow wine. The word "marvelous" was the most fitting description.
The three ate snacks, drank yellow wine, and chatted and laughed like other guests, feeling quite content...
After a while, the three had drunk two pots of yellow wine. Gu Luotang and Qi Miaomiao's pretty faces were flushed, showing signs of intoxication.
In contrast, Wan Yunting seemed completely unaffected, as if he could have drunk both pots of yellow wine by himself without any issue.
After paying the bill, they continued to stroll along the pedestrian street with Gu Luotang and Qi Miaomiao until they reached the end. Checking the time, it was only 9:30 PM, so they decided to explore the surrounding area further...
Although the night air was quite cold, Wan Yunting and the girls felt warm and comfortable after drinking the yellow wine.
"Let's go, there seems to be a small park ahead. Let's go wander and sit there for a while before heading back to the hotel."
Wan Yunting, reluctant to return, held Gu Luotang's delicate hand and led Qi Miaomiao towards the park. However, there were not many people in the park at this time, only a few scattered couples who also seemed to be young lovers strolling around.
He even saw several couples stealing kisses in secluded thickets, which made Gu Luotang's pretty face blush and her heart inexplicably flutter. She shyly glanced at the man beside her...
"Oh dear, my stomach hurts a little..."
As they were walking, Qi Miaomiao suddenly clutched her stomach and cried out in pain. Wan Yunting and Gu Luotang immediately looked at her and asked, "Did you eat something bad?"
"It must be that stinky tofu! I told you not to eat it, but you were greedy."
Gu Luotang glared at her reproachfully. Just looking at the stinky tofu the vendor was frying made her feel uneasy about its cleanliness.
"No, I have to go to the restroom..."
Qi Miaomiao clutched her stomach, her face contorted in pain. Wan Yunting pointed behind them, "There's a restroom right where we just came from. Hurry up and go, we'll wait for you here."
"Okay, Elder Sister, give me a pack of tissues..."
"Here."
Gu Luotang opened her small bag and took out a pack of tissues for her. Qi Miaomiao then turned and ran towards the restroom they had just passed, causing Gu Luotang to smile helplessly, "This girl, it's not the first time she's done something like this."
Wan Yunting couldn't help but laugh at Qi Miaomiao's running posture. He pointed to a leisure chair in a small bamboo grove, "Come on, let's sit there and wait for her."
"Mmmhmm..."
Looking at the dimly lit bamboo grove, Gu Luotang's pretty face flushed. Her heart fluttered with joy, and she held the man's arm tighter, her body pressing close to his. The two walked in and saw that no one was around, so they sat on the leisure chair. Seeing that the surroundings were dim and it would be difficult for anyone passing by to see them, Wan Yunting immediately hugged Gu Luotang, making her sit on his lap, and eagerly kissed her captivating cherry lips...
Gu Luotang, having not seen the man for so long, had been thinking about him day and night. Now that she finally saw him, she naturally responded enthusiastically. The two sat on the leisure chair in the secluded bamboo grove, kissing passionately...
Let everyone imagine the rest for themselves...
Qi Miaomiao spent nearly half an hour in the restroom. Finally, feeling weak and supporting herself against the wall, she emerged from the restroom, feeling a slight relief in her stomach, and sighed with relief. She then walked back to find Wan Yunting and Gu Luotang...
"Hmm, where are they?"
Returning to the spot where they had separated, Qi Miaomiao suddenly couldn't see Wan Yunting and Gu Luotang. Her eyes widened as she looked around, searching left and right, but couldn't find a single person. "Honestly, they said they would wait for me here, but I don't see anyone. Could they have already gone back?"
So, Qi Miaomiao took out her phone and sent WeChat messages to both Gu Luotang and Wan Yunting. She stood there and waited for a while, but neither of them replied to her messages. Annoyed, Qi Miaomiao was about to call them when she heard strange noises from the dimly lit bamboo grove behind her!
"Yikes, that sounds like Elder Sister's voice!"
Qi Miaomiao turned her head towards the dimly lit bamboo grove, hearing Gu Luotang's peculiar voice. Thinking of something, Qi Miaomiao's eyes suddenly widened. She covered her mouth and exclaimed in surprise, "Could it be that Elder Sister and Yunting ge are inside... Oh my god, they're outside! How dare they... They're crazy, crazy! I really want to go in and take a look..."
"No, what if they find out I'm peeking?"
Qi Miaomiao stood outside, her eyes wide, biting her lip. Her heart was in turmoil, but the sounds from inside were like little cats scratching at her heart, making her itch. Finally, her eyes widened, and she thought to herself, "Just one glance, just one glance and I'll come out..."
So, Qi Miaomiao, holding up her skirt with both hands, cautiously entered the dark bamboo grove. Sure enough, she heard Gu Luotang's strange sounds getting closer and closer...
Finally, Qi Miaomiao stretched her neck and, hiding behind a bamboo, vaguely saw her Elder Sister and Yunting ge on a leisure chair opposite her...
"Oh my heavens, this..."
Qi Miaomiao quickly covered her small mouth, her eyes wide open, staring intently at the scene inside, causing her pretty face to blush intensely and her heart to pound like a frightened deer...
The scene before her was too overwhelming for her. It was hard to imagine that the usually quiet and reserved Elder Sister would be here with Yunting ge...