Chapter 135 - 135

Chapter 135 Conscience? Do you even have that?Where are you taking me?Yun Ting rides a bicycle much more steadily now than before.I drove Yang Qingqing to Aunt Zhang's place. I had promised to take her to eat delicious braised pork knuckle, but we hadn't gone yet."Don't worry, I won't take you to be sold.""Hmph, you don't have that ability either.""Hey~ Believe it or not, I could sell you out and you'd still help me count the money?""Do I look stupid to you?" Yang Qingqing said irritably.The two chatted and joked all the way, and soon arrived at Aunt Zhang's courtyard gate.After parking and locking the bicycle, I took Yang Qingqing into the yard and called out, " Aunt Zhang..."There were other guests in the courtyard this time, and when she called out, everyone looked towards the door.Yun Ting sat down at an empty table with Yang Qingqing. Aunt Zhang heard the noise and quickly came out."Hey, Xiaoyun's here? This must be your classmate! Didn't Xiao Duan come with you today?""Auntie, this is my classmate. Duan Xingye is quite busy."What would you like to eat today?"Two bowls of noodles with minced meat sauce, braised pork knuckle, fried liver, and some spicy cabbage too.""Okay, I'll do it right away, it'll be quick!"While waiting for their food, Yun Ting smiled and introduced to Yang Qingqing, " Aunt Zhang's place isn't just famous for its braised pork knuckle and noodles with soybean paste; the other dishes are delicious too! Once you try them, I guarantee you won't be able to stop eating."" Did Duan Xingye bring you here?""Mmm...""Tsk tsk... the stench of love...""Tsk... Are you thinking of talking about it too? What's the situation between you and Lu Jiayannow?""Nothing's wrong...""Hasn't he come looking for you a few times?""We are just ordinary friends now.""Come on, come on, noodles with minced meat sauce and braised pork knuckle are here!" Aunt Zhang carried a tray, and before she even arrived, the tempting aroma had already wafted over."It smells so good... my mouth is watering."Before long, a plate of bright red braised pork knuckle was served, its oily skin gleaming enticingly under the light."Make the fried liver right away...""Auntie, no rush."The chewy noodles are tightly wrapped in a rich meat sauce, with plump chunks of meat in the sauce. Paired with tender green cucumber strips and crisp bean sprouts, it looks so appetizing.Yun Ting eagerly picked up her chopsticks and skillfully stirred the noodles, taking a big bite of the minced meat sauce noodles. Then she reached for the braised pork knuckle with her chopsticks, exclaiming, "This is simply divine!"Yang Qingqing took a bite, her eyes lit up, and she ate it in big mouthfuls without saying a word."Mmm, delicious.""Right? Of all the zha jiang mian I've eaten, Aunt Zhang's is the best."The fried liver and kimchi arrived quickly.Large chunks of pork liver and intestines are faintly visible in the thick broth, and a sprinkle of minced garlic enhances the aroma."Try this fried liver, it tastes pretty good too."Yun Ting scooped up a spoonful, blew on it, and put it in her mouth. The soup was smooth, the liver and intestines were soft and tender, and the taste was rich and mellow, leaving a lingering aftertaste.Yun Ting and Yang Qingqing thoroughly enjoyed their meal."I haven't had such delicious food in a long time,"Yang Qingqing exclaimed, losing interest even in the delicacies she had eaten in her later life."Do you stay at school during your holidays?"Yun Ting asked tentatively."No, I bought a small courtyard house outside. Would you like to go take a look later?" Yang Qingqing invited her.Just as she had guessed, Yang Qingqing also bought a courtyard house."Great! When did you buy it? Where is it?"You'll find out when you get there.This time, Yang Qingqing drove her, turning left and right, and after a long distance, they turned into a narrow alley.The bluestone path gleamed from countless footsteps, and an old man squatted by the wall, picking vegetables; the green beans in his bamboo basket were covered in fresh soil. Yang Qingqing pointed to a mottled vermilion door ahead, "We're here."Pushing open the creaking wooden door, a fresh scent of grass and trees wafted out. The yard wasn't large, but it was neatly arranged: a grape trellis stood in the corner, and bunches of green grapes were already hanging heavily on the vines, some even secretly tinged with purple, like tiny beads kissed by the sun, weighing them down and making the bamboo trellis bend slightly.Wow... there are grapes too!"Those were planted by the previous homeowner."Several pots of roses sat on the windowsill, their petals still glistening with the afternoon sun; a round rattan table stood in front of the main room, with two bamboo chairs leaning to one side, exuding a sense of languidness.Yun Ting looked around and realized that she knew how to enjoy life better than Yun Ting; there wasn't even a rattan round table or bamboo chairs in her yard!"Wow! You really know how to enjoy yourself!"Yang Qingqing smiled and did not refute."Aren't you afraid that some radicals will report you for your hedonistic lifestyle?"Yang Qingqing scoffed, "I won't let just anyone in."Besides, the current policies are not the same as they were a few years ago."How about it? Want to stay the night?"Yun Ting immediately put on her dramatic act, leaning back in the wicker chair, "My beauty, are you planning to keep me here for the night? Are you going to serve me in bed?"At this point, she winked at Yang Qingqing: "I'm mainly worried that your little courtyard is too comfortable, and I'll stay and not leave. Then you'll be crying and begging to kick me out!"Yang Qingqing chuckled and grabbed a dried grape that had fallen on the table, throwing it at her: "Too dramatic! Chase you away? I'm afraid you'll steal my grapes in the middle of the night!""Hey...look at this, so insincere. How dare I stay? I'm afraid you'll kill me off in the dark of night.""Really not keeping them?"Yun Ting beckoned to her with her finger, gesturing for her to come closer. Yang Qingqing, not understanding what was going on, leaned her head in, and heard her say, "I also bought a small courtyard.""Well done, Yun Xiaoting! You've kept it well hidden! Tell me, did you also go to that place?"Yang Qingqing asked pointedly.That place naturally refers to the black market."It's best not to say. Why don't you guess?""Hmph! No need to guess? It's guaranteed to be right."Next, Yun Ting had a friendly exchange of experiences with Yang Qingqing, and tried to get some information out of her about which black market she was currently involved in. However, Yang Qingqing just dodged the question. "If you don't tell me directly, I'll pretend I don't understand and I won't follow your script." Hmph... you little rascal."Seriously, do you want to get your goods from me? I can get a lot of good stuff from you." Yang Qingqing asked her seriously, as she genuinely considered Yun Ting a friend.What kind of goods do you have there?"Rice, flour, cooking oil, and some rare items that aren't available here—there's plenty! You can have whatever you want. Don't worry, I've got your back, and I'll give you a fair price.""What? Conscience? Do you even have that?"Yun Ting joked."Can't you speak properly?""I don't need them for now, my supply is stable! By the way, I do need sanitary napkins, do you have any in stock? Prepare a lot for me, I'll bring some back for my sister when I go home in a couple of days.""Yes, I'll prepare it for you later. I'll also go see your yard. Where is it?""It's a bit far from our school...""I'll go get you a sanitary napkin, let's go now.""Are you in such a hurry to get rid of me? Are you afraid I'll pick your grapes?""Good to know..."Yun Ting is just talking big; we still have a while before we can eat the grapes!