Leaving the back gate of Roland Residential Area, turning a corner and walking a few steps, one could see a snack street.
On the other side of the snack street, it connected to a Century Plaza.
This ensured a constant flow of people.
Even though Xingfu Residential Area became popular, the vendors here remained the same.
"Whenever I'm too lazy to cook and have nothing to do in the evening, I come here to eat."
Shen Jie stood at the entrance of the street, introducing it to Jiang Lin:
"Rice noodle rolls, takoyaki, gluten, grilled meat balls... eating from one end to the other without repeating any item."
"How about it? Shall we try one of each? I personally recommend the takoyaki from that stall, paired with the milk tea next door, it's absolutely delicious!"
Jiang Lin's gaze followed where Shen Jie pointed. Among the row of stalls, two red signs could be vaguely seen.
— Takoyaki xx.
— xx Milk Tea.
Jiang Lin: "Okay, let's try."
The Ghost Market also had similar stalls, and there was milk tea and other items.
He just didn't know if the taste of the human world was the same as the taste of the underworld.
"Boss, two orders of takoyaki!"
After ordering the takoyaki, Shen Jie asked Jiang Lin to wait there while he went to get two large cups of milk tea.
There were many diners coming and going, some alone, some gathered in small groups in front of certain stalls.
A few young girls noticed Jiang Lin and whispered a few words to their friends after looking back.
Immediately after, several young girls started to sneak glances this way.
They were even murmuring about whether to be brave and ask for his WeChat ID.
"Go on, go on, you can definitely do it."
"Oh no, what if... that I..."
The few young girls were conflicted, their faces flushed under the lights.
Unbeknownst to them, Jiang Lin could hear everything they were saying.
Not only that, he could hear the sounds of the entire street if he wished.
"Young man, your takoyaki is ready, here you go." Da Feng Novel Network.
At this moment, the boss's hearty voice rang out, and he handed over two portions of takoyaki with both hands.
Shen Jie had already paid. Jiang Lin took the takoyaki and, seeing that Shen Jie hadn't arrived yet, walked towards him.
"Oh no! He's leaving!"
The few young girls saw this and quickly followed.
But for some reason, in the blink of an eye, Jiang Lin's figure had moved far away.
Between them, the crowd was dense.
The girl in the middle had long, wavy hair, a small face, and wore a green dress.
Looking at Jiang Lin, who was only a receding figure in the distance, she couldn't help but puff out her cheeks in disappointment.
"I should have gone over just now if I had known."
Her friend next to her comforted her, "It's okay, you'll definitely meet him again in the future."
"Bye bye, next one is better~"
The girl in the middle sighed, then cheered up and smiled at her friends:
"I hope so!"
Despite saying that, she had a strange feeling in her heart.
That person from just now, if she missed this chance, she would never see him again.
...
Meanwhile, wherever Jiang Lin walked, a path appeared in the crowd.
At first glance, it seemed as if everyone was making way for him.
But in reality, Jiang Lin quickly sidestepped when he was about to meet others, walking through the gaps on the sides.
That's why the way was so unobstructed, and he managed to get so far ahead.
"Your milk tea is ready."
The milk tea stall owner said, nimbly placing two cups of milk tea in front of Shen Jie.
"Thanks, boss."
Shen Jie picked up the milk tea and was about to look at the takoyaki stall.
In a sideways glance, he caught sight of a figure in a white shirt standing beside him.
Upon closer inspection, wasn't this his new neighbor?!
"Whoa!"
Shen Jie took a step back, "When did you get here? Why didn't you say anything?"
Jiang Lin held the takoyaki in both hands, "Just arrived."
"Oh, oh oh." Shen Jie responded with a couple of "ohs," his tense muscles gradually relaxing.
He looked around and pointed in a direction, "Let's go, over there."
Behind some of the stalls, tables and chairs were set up for diners to eat on the spot.
The two of them went to the seats behind the rice noodle roll stall and sat down.
Shen Jie called out to the boss, "Boss, two orders of rice noodle rolls. By the way, do you like spicy food?"
The latter question was directed at Jiang Lin.
Jiang Lin nodded, "Either is fine."
"Alright," Shen Jie turned to the boss and said, "Make both orders spicy."
"Coming right up, please wait." The boss replied without looking back.
He was so busy he wished he could split himself in two.
"Don't underestimate these small stalls, they make quite a bit of money."
Shen Jie divided the milk tea and takoyaki, saying casually:
"Each portion earns a few dollars, and they can sell dozens or even hundreds of portions in a single night." Da Feng Novel.
"But their skills are genuinely good."
As he spoke, he picked up a milk tea straw and made a move.
*Pop!*
The tip of the paper straw broke, and it couldn't be inserted at all.
"Damn it!"
Shen Jie was stunned and quickly stopped Jiang Lin, who was about to make a move, "Wait, can I borrow your straw!"
Jiang Lin glanced at him and handed it over.
Then he watched as Shen Jie tried again, and with a *pop*,
He failed in the same spot again.
Now, both paper straws were missing their tips.
"..."
The table was silent for a moment.
Shen Jie looked at the two straws and coughed dryly, "My mistake."
"It's alright."
Jiang Lin's expression remained unchanged, he took one of the straws, "Let me try."
Shen Jie: "It won't work, these paper straws are just difficult to use. I'll go to the barbecue stall next door..." to borrow a wooden skewer.
Before he could finish speaking, he heard a *snap*.
The straw was inserted.
*Snap!*
With another sound, Jiang Lin poked through the lids of both cups of milk tea.
Then he looked at Shen Jie, "See, it works."
"..."
Shen Jie stared blankly for two seconds, looking at the broken paper straws and then at the two cups of milk tea.
"Damn it! Amazing, how did you do that?"
Jiang Lin: "...Maybe I'm just stronger?"
"Amazing!"
Shen Jie glanced at his arm, could it be that his shirt was filled with muscles?
Jiang Lin didn't respond, and quietly started eating.
The takoyaki inside was still scalding hot. With one bite, his mouth was filled with the savory aroma of meat.
Paired with the milk tea, the two flavors merged in his mouth into a new taste.
It wasn't bad.
It's just... there was no Yin energy or incense smoke inside.
The food in the underworld could replenish internal consumption, restore strength, or prevent the ghost body from disappearing.
After they finished the two items in front of them, the rice noodle rolls were also ready.
It was just right to eat them while they were hot.
"Rice noodle rolls shouldn't be kept for too long, otherwise their texture changes."
Shen Jie said, pouring the mushroom sauce onto the white, noodle-like rice noodle rolls, infusing them with the savory flavor of the sauce.
As he looked up, he saw Jiang Lin's eyes sharpen. Jiang Lin stood up and, with lightning speed, reached out towards him.
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