Chapter 13

Chapter 13

When Lin Yi led Huo Mianmian downstairs, the corn cakes had already been steamed.

The freshly steamed corn cakes were still steaming hot, filling the air with the sweet scent of corn.

Lin Yi reached out to grab one and then gave half of it to Huo Mianmian.

He held the remaining half, took a bite, and immediately exclaimed in amazement.

This corn cake was exceptionally delicious.

Because they added baking soda, the corn cake was soft and fluffy, with a mixed aroma of cream and eggs. It was like a cake but not as rich, making it very refreshing.

Lin Yi took several bites in succession.

Huo Mianmian also bit into the corn cake he held, slowly, and his big eyes instantly lit up.

So sweet!!

"Ah, I just ate, and now I'm hungry again!!"

"Where can I buy these corn cakes??"

"Maybe at the supermarket? But these freshly steamed ones must be better!"

Shen Feng had never liked coarse grains and didn't plan on eating the corn cakes.

But seeing how much Lin Yi enjoyed them, he couldn't help but ask, "Is this really good?"

Lin Yi's mouth was full, so he nodded without saying anything.

However, Shen Feng seemed determined to get an answer, so he asked again, "Is it really that good?"

Lin Yi: "..."

He broke off a piece and, without looking, shoved it directly into Shen Feng's mouth, silencing him.

Shen Feng: "Mmph mmph..."

Lin Yi looked delicate and frail, but how could he be so rough??

"Ha ha ha, good job, Lin Yi!!"

"My bro Lin is awesome!!"

After being forced to eat a piece of corn cake, Shen Feng also realized its deliciousness.

The person who initially refused to eat it now quietly grabbed one for himself.

The viewers found this hilarious.

"The 'it tastes good' law never fails!!"

"Shen Feng is such a typical tsundere!"

At this moment, Xiao Niangao, who usually chattered nonstop, prepared to show off his talent. Holding a large corn cake, he said, "Watch this, I can swallow this whole corn cake in one go!"

Zhou Ke, his father, covered his face, wondering where his son got his extroversion from.

Afraid everyone would shift their attention to him, he tried to move away.

Everyone cooperated with Xiao Niangao and shifted their gaze to him.

Xiao Niangao, seeing this, stuffed the corn cake into his mouth.

And then... he choked.

Even while choking, he continued acting: "Save... save me! Someone is trying to kill me!!"

It was unclear which TV drama he picked up this line from.

Everyone burst into laughter.

Zhou Ke, both amused and exasperated, quickly gave his son a glass of water.

"Ah ah ah, I love this atmosphere so much!!"

"This variety show is perfect for mealtime!!"

Soon after tasting the delicious food, they set off for the nearby market. Their task today was to sell all the corn cakes.

Each family received a portion and was responsible for selling theirs.

They quickly arrived at the nearby market.

Lin Yi chose a spot with many people and took out the insulated box containing the corn cakes.

He said to Huo Mianmian beside him, "Mianmian, let's work together to sell these corn cakes!"

Huo Mianmian nodded solemnly.

Wearing a penguin costume, every nod made him look like a chubby little penguin, incredibly cute.

Indeed, cuteness proved to be very effective.

Within minutes, a large crowd gathered around, all calling Huo Mianmian adorable.

"How cute you are, little one! What are you doing here?"

"Little kid, are you here to sell something?"

"..."

Huo Mianmian had never been surrounded by so many people before and felt a bit flustered, quickly turning to look for Lin Yi.

At that moment, Lin Yi arrived with the second box of corn cakes and placed it on the counter.

The crowd finally noticed that there was another exceptionally handsome adult present.

Today, Lin Yi wore a light gray tracksuit for convenience.

He was naturally fair-skinned, and the gray made him appear even more pale and delicate.

Most importantly, he was incredibly good-looking, with a pair of bright, soulful eyes that were captivating, like clear springs or star-studded night skies.

Two girls immediately blushed.

Why is someone this handsome?!

The onlookers couldn't do much to Lin Yi, but they could interact with the child!

But who knew Huo Mianmian wasn't like other children; he didn't want to be touched and simply stood close to Lin Yi, like a little penguin huddling next to a big one, seeking security.

The onlookers noticed that Huo Mianmian seemed different and refrained from touching his face, instead asking if they could take photos.

Lin Yi smiled and said, "You can take photos, but you have to buy some corn cakes."

The onlookers: "We'll buy them!!!"

"Haha, if I were there, I'd be even more excited than these people!!"

"Me too! I'd definitely scream!!"

"Mianmian seems really uncomfortable with physical contact."

"Yeah, since the show started, I've noticed he either stays alone or looks for his dad."

"You can tell Mianmian relies heavily on his dad."

With Huo Mianmian as their mascot, Lin Yi's sales of corn cakes went smoothly.

Within twenty minutes, both boxes were sold out.

Those who arrived late expressed regret and asked if Lin Yi would come back next time. If he did, they promised to support him.

Since Lin Yi and Mianmian completed their task first, they could now move freely.

So Lin Yi took Huo Mianmian for a walk around the market.

When they reached a crossroads, a man selling douhua called out to them, "Have a bowl of douhua. It's cheap, only five yuan per bowl."

Lin Yi hadn't had douhua in a long time and decided to buy a bowl.

But when he approached, he noticed sugar on the vendor's cart.

He raised an eyebrow, "Sweet?"

Then he waved his hand, "Sorry, I don't want it."

"How can you not like sweet douhua???"

"Sweet douhua is the best!"

"Who wouldn't agree? Sweet douhua tastes like jelly, delicious!!"

"No, I refuse sweet douhua!!"

"I refuse too!!"

"I vote for salty douhua! Douhua should be salty!!"

Soon, the comments section erupted into a debate over whether douhua should be sweet or salty.

It was clear that no conclusion would be reached anytime soon.

After refusing the sweet douhua, Lin Yi turned to leave with Huo Mianmian.

But then the vendor called out, "Hey, young man, don't go yet!! If you want salty douhua, I have that too."

Lin Yi raised an eyebrow, "Your business is quite versatile, huh?"

The vendor smiled, "Isn't it all about making money? If I didn't have salty douhua, I'd miss out on customers like you."

Lin Yi also smiled, "Alright, I'll support your business today and bring some others later."

He could invite the show's guests and staff to try it.

The vendor was thrilled, "That's great! How about I give you an extra bowl for free?"

Lin Yi: "Thanks!"

Vendor: "No problem, we seem to have a connection..."

They chatted back and forth.

"If I had Lin Yi's social skills, I'd have accomplished a lot."

"Envy from a social phobic."

"Lin Yi is my idol!! The key is that even when he interacts with others, he remains incredibly calm and speaks in a way that makes you trust him without even realizing it, right??"

"I now understand why the high-and-mighty Shen Feng treats Lin Yi so specially. Some people just have an inexplicable aura that makes you want to get closer to them."

"Hehe, this Lin Yi fan is starting to feel proud."

In the end, Lin Yi got two bowls of tofu pudding, one savory and one sweet.

The vendor insisted on giving him a sweet one for free to try, and he couldn't refuse the kindness.

Lin Yi held the two bowls of tofu pudding, squatted down, and looked at Huo Mianmian: "Mianmian, which flavor do you want to try?"

Huo Mianmian glanced at both bowls and then shook his head.

He had never tasted tofu pudding before and didn't know the difference between the two flavors.

Seeing this, Lin Yi said directly, "Why don't you try both?"

Hearing this, Huo Mianmian extended his little hand, scooped a spoonful of the sweet one, ate it, and then scooped a spoonful of the savory one.

Then he pointed at the savory bowl: "This one."

Lin Yi immediately smiled and said, "As expected of my son! Great choice!!"

Tofu pudding is best when it's savory.

However, after trying the sweet one himself, he found it was pretty good too, sweet and jelly-like.

But if he had to choose, it would definitely be the savory one.

He was a staunch supporter of savory tofu pudding!!

After they finished their tofu pudding, father and son continued strolling around.

At this point, they walked to a riverside.

Under the willow trees by the river, several elderly men were playing chess.

Lin Yi, having nothing else to do, stood beside them to watch for a while.

Huo Mianmian didn't understand chess, so after watching with Lin Yi for a bit, he went to sit on a nearby flower bed.

Unexpectedly, after sitting for a while, he started to look drowsy.

His eyes blinked repeatedly as if trying to stay awake.

But after blinking for a few seconds, he tilted his head and fell asleep.

At this moment, a little bird landed on his shoulder.

When Lin Yi turned around, he saw a scene straight out of a comic.

Huo Mianmian, dressed in a penguin costume, with rosy lips and white teeth, was softly sleeping with his head tilted.

A fluffy little bird perched on his shoulder, resting quietly.

Lin Yi admired the scene for a while, then took out his phone and snapped a photo.

"Click," the moment was captured.

This scene was preserved forever.

"Ahhhh, help, I'm going to die from cuteness overload!!!"

"How can I join Lin Yi and Mianmian? I really want to live with them!!"

"Today's sweetness has exceeded the limit!!"