Mistakenly recognized as a cousin, thousands of pampered

"Why don't we talk while we eat?" Xie Jinghe suggested.

"Okay. You eat too, it's hot." Tao Jiuxi was immediately happy when he heard it. He took big bites of the pancake while greeting Xie Jinghe.

Xie Jinghuan also picked up the pancake and started eating it like Tao Jiuxi did, but he ate very elegantly, with every movement just right. He looked like a well-behaved young master.

After taking only two bites, they looked at each other and found it a little funny, and couldn't help laughing.

The laughter was clear and pleasant, echoing in the air.

"I just saw Master Tao packing up his stall. Are you going back so early today?" Xie Jinghe asked while eating a pancake.

"There's no one here, and I'm a little hungry. I want to close the stall early and go have a bowl of wontons." Tao Jiuxi answered truthfully.

"It seems that I have disturbed Mr. Tao's dining plan. Why don't I treat you today and invite you to come." Xie Jinghuan seized the opportunity and said, his eyes full of anticipation.

"Don't be so polite. I've already eaten the pancakes." Tao Jiuxi felt a little embarrassed and quickly declined.

"I heard that a new wine shop opened on East Street today. The chef there is from Gongzhou. The dishes he makes are fresh, spicy and very popular. I have never been there before. Since it happens that we are there today, why don't we go together?" Xie Jinghuan did not give up and continued to persuade.

Tao Jiuxi looked at Xie Jinghuan in front of him and couldn't help but sigh in his heart: This person is truly like an immortal.

It seems like I'm getting a good deal by dining with such a person.

Besides, she doesn't have to pay for it.

The main thing is that she doesn't have to pay.

She looked up at the position of the sun and felt that it would take some time before it got dark. If she finished eating and went back quickly, it shouldn't be a problem.

"Thank you, sir, for your generosity. It would be hypocritical of me to refuse." Tao Jiuxi said with a smile.

So, under Xie Jinghuan's expectant gaze, Tao Jiuxi agreed.

When Xie Jinghuan saw that she agreed, a look of joy appeared on his face, and he kindly helped her close the stall.

The two walked towards the liquor store on East Street together, and their figures gradually disappeared in the crowd.

After walking for a while, they arrived at the tavern.

The pub was packed with people, bustling with activity, and the air was filled with fragrant aromas.

Tao Jiuxi chose a seat by the window and sat down, through which she could see the people coming and going on the street. Xie Jinghuan sat down across from her, his elegant figure like a painting.

This was the first time that Tao Jiuxi had eaten in such a large tavern since he traveled through time.

She hadn't eaten there before because she had no money. If Xie Jinghuan hadn't invited her to this meal, she would never have come.

Xie Jinghuan asked Tao Jiuxi to order the dishes, but her traditional Chinese characters were still a little weak. Looking at the complicated fonts on the menu, she felt a headache.

"This... I really don't understand these words." Tao Jiuxi frowned and said helplessly.

Xie Jinghuan smiled slightly, "That's fine. I'll make some today, and Master Tao will be in charge of eating it."

"Then I will definitely do my part."

"Very good." Xie Jinghuan nodded in agreement.

This was also Xie Jinghuan's first time at this restaurant, and he ordered some special dishes.

"My two guests, do you need some wine? Our shop has Tusu wine, Ai wine, calamus wine, dogwood wine, and chrysanthemum wine." The waiter introduced enthusiastically.

"No, no, I can't drink." Tao Jiuxi quickly waved his hand to refuse.

"Our shop also has pear wine, lychee wine, orange wine, and pomegranate wine." The waiter continued to recommend.

"Bring us some Yangxian tea." Xie Jinghuan said to the waiter. Yangxian tea is fragrant and mellow, and is loved by many women.

He thought Tao Jiuxi might like it too.

"Okay, please wait a moment, gentlemen." The waiter said and turned to leave.

The two chatted casually, and the atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant.

Tao Jiuxi told Xie Jinghe some interesting stories about his stall, and Xie Jinghe shared some of his own experiences.

After a while, the children brought the dishes one after another.

"This is our shop's specialty, 'Bo Xia Gong'. Once the water boils, you can just dip the vegetables in it."

Tao Jiuxi looked at it and thought, isn’t this just hot pot?

She was pleasantly surprised. She had never imagined that in this day and age, she could still enjoy hot pot-like delicacies. The waiter then brought out a lot of dipping sauces.

Tao Jiuxi was naturally familiar with this and skillfully prepared the sauce for himself.

Xie Jinghuan on the opposite side was a little curious. Nowadays, Boxiagong is considered a relatively expensive food, and is usually only available in large restaurants.

Looking at Tao Jiuxi's skillful movements, it seemed like he ate it often.

After Tao Jiuxi finished preparing the dish, he tasted it.

There are fewer things now, but they still taste good.

Tao Jiuxi looked at Xie Jinghuan without moving.

"Why don't you prepare the dipping sauce?" Tao Jiuxi asked.

"I'm not very good at it." Xie Jinghuan rarely eats this, and usually someone prepares it specially for him.

"I'll make it for you." Tao Jiuxi took the small bowl from Xie Jinghe's hand and mixed the same sauce according to his own preferences.

After the water boiled, the two began to eat.

Tao Jiuxi was already starving, and at this moment he didn't care about his image and started eating with big mouthfuls.

Xie Jinghuan looked at her eating and suddenly felt that the food tasted even better.

Xie Jinghuan cooked some hot pot and passed some to Tao Jiuxi.

Tao Jiuxi was not polite either. Now that she was wearing men's clothes, there was no need for two grown men to be shy.

After having a good meal and tea, Tao Jiuxi looked at the sky and saw that it was getting dark.

"Thank you for your hospitality today. I will treat you next time. Thank you, sir." Tao Jiuxi said sincerely.

"Then I've made note of it. I wonder how I can contact Mr. Tao." Xie Jinghuan looked at her expectantly.

Tao Jiuxi thought that he couldn't tell her that he was staying at his cousin's house, so he said with some embarrassment: "I am staying at a relative's house now. If Mr. Xie wants to find me, please go to the house of the gentleman who set up my stall today."

"Okay then." Although Xie Jinghe was a little disappointed, he also understood Tao Jiuxi's difficulties.

After Tao Jiuxi and Xie Jinghe parted ways, they trotted back.

Along the way, Xie Jinghuan's figure kept appearing in her mind.

It has to be said that Xie Jinghuan's appearance was exactly what she liked. His handsome face, upright figure, and the way he took extra care of her all made her heart beat fast.

She likes this type of person who is both sunny and gentle. When she thinks of this, a smile appears on the corner of her mouth involuntarily, and every step she takes seems very light.

As for Xie Jinghuan, he wanted to say today that he had recognized Tao Jiuxi as a woman, but he was worried that Tao Jiuxi would never meet him again because of this.

After much thought, he felt that it would be great to meet Tao Jiuxi, who was dressed as a man, without any restraint and have dinner together.

This way of getting along made him feel relaxed and comfortable, and also allowed him to understand Tao Jiuxi more deeply.

He looked in the direction where Tao Jiuxi left, his lips slightly raised, his heart full of anticipation, looking forward to meeting her next time.