sbdcsierra Chapter 244 Past
Chapter 244 Past
"Sister Qin, is the proprietress of this bun shop also a time traveler? I have never seen this method of frying buns anywhere else." Le Mei asked curiously while chewing a delicious bun.
Qin Yueran smiled slightly and shook her head. "I don't know either, but food knows no borders. Maybe it's just a coincidental innovation. However, the taste of this bun is indeed unique and worth recommending."
As they were talking, Xiaoyu came over from the line with a book in her hand. "Miss Qin, I just saw this book "Food Classics" on the stall over there. It records a lot of unique cooking methods. I think it may be related to the cooking methods of the bun shop."
Qin Yuran took the book, flipped through a few pages, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. "This book is really good. I can study it when I go back. Maybe we can make such delicious food ourselves in the future."
Just as the three of them were immersed in the discussion about food, a middle-aged man in ordinary clothes but with sharp eyes slowly walked towards them. He was the staff member from the bookstore earlier. "Miss Qin, you are here. The shopkeeper asked me to tell you that the matter has been handled and you can come over to discuss it in detail at any time."
"It's just right. We just finished breakfast. We'll go with you now." Qin Yuran put away the "Food Sutra" in his hand, and the group followed the staff member back to the bookstore.
Qin Yueran felt an inexplicable sense of tranquility and anticipation when he stepped into the bookstore full of ancient atmosphere again. The shopkeeper was already waiting inside. When he saw Qin Yueran and the others coming, he greeted them with a smile: "Sorry to have kept you waiting for a long time. I have finished my business here. Regarding the ancient books mentioned last time..."
In the following conversation, the shopkeeper introduced to Qin Yueran the origin and value of several precious ancient books, including a rare martial arts secret book, which was said to be the manuscript of an ancient martial arts master, and was very attractive. After hearing this, Qin Yueran's eyes sparkled, thinking that this might add a lot of help to their trip.
As the conversation was drawing to a close, the shopkeeper suddenly changed the subject: "Oh, by the way, the grandparents and grandchildren I mentioned earlier, who are regular customers of the bun shop, don't seem to be here today. Have you met them too?"
Qin Yueran remembered the episode in the morning and briefly recounted what happened. After listening, the shopkeeper nodded thoughtfully, "So that's how it is. The grandparents and grandchildren are indeed a little special, but since they didn't come today, it can be regarded as giving others a fair chance."
After bidding farewell to the bookstore owner and walking back to the inn, Qin Yueran said to Le Mei, "Le Mei, don't you want to be smarter? The ancient books mentioned by the bookstore owner just now may help us solve some puzzles. How about this, if you are willing, you can help us find more similar books or information, which can be regarded as training together."
When Le Mei heard this, her eyes lit up immediately, "Really? Sister Qin, are you willing to let me join? I promise, I will work hard and will never hold you back!"
Qin Yueran smiled and nodded, and she had a better impression of this lively girl who suddenly appeared. "Then it's settled, but the premise is that safety must be the first priority in all actions, and you cannot take risks without authorization."
"Yeah!" Le Mei nodded heavily, a satisfied smile on her face.
At this time, the backs of the group gradually disappeared at the corner of the street. In the future, no matter the adventures or challenges, they would move forward together with this new friendship. Just as they were about to turn into the alley where the inn was located, a familiar figure flashed out from the side and blocked their way - it was the naughty boy from the bun shop.
"Hey, what ancient books were you talking about in the bookstore just now? Are there anything interesting?" The naughty boy looked curious, with no trace of his previous arrogance.
Qin Yueran looked at him and suddenly had an idea. Perhaps this child also had a world of his own waiting to be explored. "If you are willing to change your previous bad habits, you can join us and look for the mysteries in the book together, how about it?"
When the boy heard this, a complicated look flashed across his face, but he finally nodded. At this moment, a new journey was about to begin, and the story of the group and the city also quietly added some fun and unknowns.
[New Chapter: Secrets of Ancient Books]
"Then, from now on, you are a member of our team." Qin Yueran stretched out his hand. The naughty boy hesitated for a moment, then held it tightly, as if he had made a break with his past self.
"My name is Ah Fu, please take care of me in the future!" The naughty boy, no, now he should be called Ah Fu, his eyes revealed an unprecedented determination.
"Okay, now that the team has grown, we have to make a plan." Qin Yueran looked around. Le Mei and Xiao Yu were looking at her expectantly, while Ah Fu seemed a little at a loss, but his eyes were full of curiosity and desire.
"First, we need to have a deeper understanding of these ancient books." Qin Yueran opened the "Food Classic" in her hand as an example, "Just like the secret of this bun shop, there may be unknown stories and techniques hidden behind each book. Xiaoyu, can you help us find clues about those ancient books?"
Xiaoyu nodded in agreement and said confidently, "Don't worry, Miss Qin, I will go collect the information right away."
"Le Mei, your mission is to assist Xiao Yu, and use your wild imagination to think about the unusual uses these books may bring. As for Ah Fu, you are familiar with this city, so you will be responsible for asking for information to see if anyone knows anything related to these ancient books, or if there are other similar places where books are stored."
After assigning the tasks, the four of them got busy. Time passed quietly and it was evening in the blink of an eye. They gathered in the courtyard of the inn to share their gains of the day.
"I found some rumors about the martial arts secret book. It is said that an old hermit in the mountains once obtained a part of it, and his martial arts skills improved greatly. Unfortunately, the old man disappeared later." Xiaoyu reported first.
Le Mei's eyes lit up and she said excitedly, "If it's true as the rumors say, then this book must contain earth-shattering secrets! I think we should not only find the book, but also figure out how to use it correctly, so that we can maximize its value!"
Ah Fu scratched his head and said embarrassedly: "Although I didn't find any direct information about ancient books, I heard that there is an old man in the south of the city. His house is full of all kinds of strange books, and he often talks to himself about things like 'Books are the golden house'. Do you think there are any clues there?"
Qin Yueran pondered for a moment, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, "The old man in the south of the city? It sounds interesting. Let's go check it out tomorrow."
As night fell, the lights in the inn were warm and dim. The four of them sat around the table, and the topic inadvertently turned to each other's dreams and past.