novelhk Chapter 459 Eating buns together
Chapter 459 Eating buns together
After Zhang Jianjun easily defeated Jiang Menshen, Sun Erniang was filled with gratitude and admiration. She decided to invite Zhang Jianjun to dinner to express her gratitude to him. At this time, they were in Sun Erniang's steamed bun shop.
Sun Erniang was wearing a bright green tube top with a fiery red coat on the outside, which made her look particularly charming. At this moment, she was kneading the dough with all her strength, with beads of sweat oozing out of her forehead, but her face was filled with a warm smile. She turned around and shouted to Zhang Jianjun: "Brother Zhang, please wait a moment, I will be done soon!"
Then, Sun Erniang said again: "Thank you so much, if you hadn't defeated that hateful Jiang Menshen, our Happy Forest wouldn't be so prosperous!" After saying that, she continued to knead the dough with concentration, and the movements of her hands became more and more skilled and powerful.
Zhang Jianjun laughed out loud: "He's just a little Jiang Menshen, what's so scary about him!"
Hearing Zhang Jianjun say this, Sun Erniang also started laughing.
Zhang Jianjun walked to Sun Erniang and watched her busy figure. He couldn't help but feel moved. He reached out and gently wiped the sweat off Sun Erniang's forehead, and asked with concern: "Are you tired? How about I help you?" Sun Erniang was slightly stunned, and a blush appeared on her face. She whispered: "No... No need, Brother Zhang, just sit down and rest." However, Zhang Jianjun did not give up. He took the dough from Sun Erniang and kneaded it skillfully.
Soon, a basket of steaming buns appeared in front of them. Sun Erniang looked at Zhang Jianjun with joy, her eyes flashing with gratitude and appreciation. The two sat opposite each other, tasting the delicious buns, the atmosphere was warm and harmonious. At this moment, they seemed to have forgotten the disputes in the rivers and lakes, and only enjoyed the tranquility and beauty.
Continuation
As the steamed buns were served on the simple but cozy wooden table, the atmosphere between Zhang Jianjun and Sun Erniang became more relaxed. Sun Erniang took out two large coarse porcelain bowls from behind the counter and slowly poured out a golden liquid from a seemingly old wine jar. It was her homemade rice wine, which was fragrant and had a hint of sweetness and mellowness.
"Brother Zhang, this is the rice wine I brewed myself, you try it." Sun Erniang said as she handed a bowl of wine to Zhang Jianjun, and filled her own bowl with wine. The two raised their glasses to face each other, and a light clink of glasses produced a crisp sound, as if it was a resonance of friendship and respect.
Zhang Jianjun took a sip and immediately praised it: "Good wine! Rich but not greasy, sweet and fragrant. Er Niang is really skillful and meticulous."
Hearing this, Sun Erniang smiled proudly: "It's worth it to be praised by Brother Zhang. Come, let's have another drink to celebrate this rare peaceful moment."
The two raised their glasses again, and the wine flowed down their throats, seeming to dissipate a lot of the day's fatigue. Zhang Jianjun put down his glass and looked at Sun Erniang tenderly: "Erniang, your bun shop may be small, but it is full of the taste of home, which makes people feel warm."
Sun Erniang felt a little embarrassed by being stared at. She lowered her head and chuckled, "No, no, it's just some simple food. It's a great honor to be noticed by Brother Zhang."
As they talked, the sky outside the bun shop gradually darkened, and the dim light of the street lamps shone through the window lattice and fell on the two of them, adding a bit of warmth and tranquility to this small space. Zhang Jianjun suddenly changed the subject and asked, "Second Mother, have you ever thought about what you would do if one day there was no more conflict in the martial arts world?"
When Sun Erniang heard this, a trace of yearning flashed in her eyes, but then dimmed again: "The world is so big, when will the disputes end? I just hope that this Happy Forest can always be peaceful, so that I can run my small business steadily, and I will be satisfied."
Zhang Jianjun shook his head and said firmly: "Everything in the world has its cause and effect. As long as we have light in our hearts, we can always illuminate the way forward. I believe that one day, the world will usher in true peace."
Sun Erniang was infected by Zhang Jianjun's optimism, and her eyes glowed again: "If that day really comes, I will open an inn next to this bun shop, so that travelers passing by can have a place to rest and taste the taste of home."
The two smiled at each other, as if they had already seen that beautiful future. Zhang Jianjun continued, "Speaking of which, Second Mother, your cooking skills are so good. If you can open an inn, it will definitely attract countless diners. By then, I will have to come here often to eat for free."
Sun Erniang was amused by him and said angrily, "Brother Zhang always makes fun of me. If you really come, I will welcome you. Am I afraid that you will bankrupt my shop?"
After three rounds of drinking, the two people's topic turned from grudges in the martial arts world to daily life, from their past experiences to their aspirations for the future. Zhang Jianjun talked about how he grew from an unknown person to a martial arts master who could stand on his own, and Sun Erniang shared her experience of running a steamed bun shop in Happy Forest and the days of fighting with Jiang Menshen.
"In fact, I have always admired Brother Zhang." Sun Erniang suddenly lowered her voice, her eyes full of sincerity, "You are not only a martial arts expert, but more importantly, you have a righteous heart. In this chaotic world, it is my greatest luck to meet a friend like you."
Zhang Jianjun felt a warm current in his heart when he heard this: "Second Mother, I admire you as well. In such a world where the strong prey on the weak, you have supported the sky with your own hands and protected the peace of Happy Forest. Your tenacity and wisdom are beyond my reach."
The atmosphere between the two became more and more subtle, and the air seemed to be filled with an indescribable feeling. At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps broke the silence, and a figure hurriedly ran into the bun shop.
"Er Niang, it's bad! Jiang Menshen's men are back and they are causing trouble outside!" The man who came was a young man, a good friend of Sun Er Niang in Happy Forest, named Li Si.
Sun Erniang's face changed when she heard this, but she quickly regained her composure. She looked at Zhang Jianjun, a trace of worry flashing in her eyes: "Brother Zhang, this..."
Zhang Jianjun patted her shoulder and comforted her: "Don't be afraid, I'm here. Let's go and take a look together."
The three of them quickly walked out of the bun shop, only to see a group of aggressive people surrounding the door, led by a muscular man with a face full of flesh, who was obviously one of Jiang Menshen's men. They cursed and provoked the residents around them.
"Hmph, I knew that Jiang Menshen wouldn't let it go." Zhang Jianjun snorted coldly, stepped forward, and stood in front of Sun Erniang and Li Si.
When the sturdy man saw Zhang Jianjun coming out, a trace of fear flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by anger: "Boy, are you the one who defeated Master Jiang? Today, we want to let you know that if you offend us, there will be no good end!"