allonlinenovel Chapter 173: Hotpot Party Back at Ceres
Chapter 173: Hotpot Party Back at Ceres
Now that the magazine shoot is complete, it's time to return to Ceres. For the past two weeks, I've been confined to Xiyao City for the magazine shoot. Now that work is over, it's time to return to Ceres to check on the nursery's progress and prepare for the children's return. My embroidery teacher is also in Ceres, so I can't relax mid-semester. I packed my bags and boarded the spaceship back to Ceres. On the spaceship, I closed my eyes for a nap, but the innocent and adorable faces of the children kept popping up in my mind.
After arriving on Ceres, I headed straight for the nursery. Looking at the buildings under construction, I nodded with satisfaction.
When I walked into the nursery, I saw the craftswoman embroidering a beautiful pattern with great concentration.
"Master, I'm back." I walked to my master.
The master raised his head and looked at me with a smile, "I'm glad you're back. Come and see my new embroidery work."
I carefully admired the master's work and secretly sighed in my heart that the master's craftsmanship is becoming more and more exquisite.
"Did you gain anything from coming back this time?" Master asked me.
I told the master about my experience of shooting the magazine and asked her some questions about embroidery.
The master patiently answered my questions and I listened attentively, hoping to master this skill as soon as possible.
When I fully committed to my Hanfu photography and decided to stay in Xiyao, Ferro and Lillian resolutely chose to stay with me. Whenever we had free time, we would wander around together, capturing captivating moments with our cameras and collecting unique footage. While I was busy with my Hanfu photography, they would travel to nearby cities to experience the local customs and bring back delicious food for me.
Meanwhile, Master had returned to Ceres, awaiting our return. He longed for some quiet time to immerse himself in his new work, and the exquisite Hanfu I displayed once again provided him with a constant source of inspiration. Initially, I considered giving Master my house key, but he steadfastly refused. He believed that entering someone else's home when the owner wasn't home was tantamount to intruding on their privacy. Ultimately, he opted to stay at a comfortable hotel near our nursery on Ceres. Even so, he still visited the nursery from time to time, entering his embroidery classroom for a careful inspection.
After carefully inspecting the nursery's progress, I joyfully extended a sincere invitation to Lotta and Master to join me at my home for a sumptuous feast to express my gratitude. After all, the smooth progress of the nursery's construction over this period of time is entirely due to Lotta's tireless dedication; and Master, with his exceptional talent and creativity, has contributed new and stunning design ideas to the entire facility.
"Thank you! I'll go buy groceries now. I'm going to treat you two to a good meal today no matter what." As soon as I stepped off the spaceship, I didn't even have time to put down my luggage before rushing straight to the nursery. After picking up the necessary items, I originally planned to return home to put them away before going out to buy food.
Just then, Lotta's urgent voice called out from behind, "Wait, I'll go with you." Since Lotta wanted to go too, I handed the heavy suitcases to Ferro and Lillian, and told them to go to my house first. Thankfully, the house had already been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.
As we entered the bustling market, the place was bustling with activity. I concentrated intently on selecting fresh and delicious ingredients, carefully comparing and considering each one. However, just as I was immersed in the joy of shopping, I suddenly felt someone gently tug at the corner of my clothes.
"What's wrong..." I turned my head subconsciously. Before I could finish the words, I was instantly frightened by the figure that appeared in front of me.
"Weier, I didn't expect to meet you here. How come you are in this market?" "I'm greedy, so I came to buy some shrimps. I plan to go home and make some dry pot shrimps with the hot pot base you gave me." Weier shook the bag in her hand and smiled at me.
I smiled and nodded, saying, "It seems you like the gift I gave you very much."
Wei'er's lips curled up. "Of course. The hot pot base you gave me tastes great. I've eaten it several times. By the way, you bought so many dishes. Are you going to entertain guests?"
I told Wei'er about the nursery, and she opened her mouth in surprise. "Wow, you're amazing! But don't worry, if you need any help in the future, just come to me."
My heart instantly surged with warmth, a warm feeling like the warm spring sunshine, which made me feel extremely comfortable and happy. So I quickly expressed my deep gratitude to the other party and thanked him repeatedly.
Then, with great joy, I extended a sincere invitation to Wei'er to have dinner together. However, at first, Wei'er gently shook her head and declined, saying, "Oh, that's not a good idea, right? I'm worried about disturbing you." Facing Wei'er's concerns, I quickly explained with a smile, "Don't worry! The people having dinner with you this time are all your familiar friends. There are no secrets between us that cannot be discussed. Besides, I already informed everyone in advance, and they all welcome you to come!" Wei'er listened to my words, hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded in agreement.
Considering the large gathering, hot pot is undoubtedly the most convenient and lively option. However, it occurred to me that I wasn't sure if the chef could handle the pungent taste of spicy food. After some thought, I decided to make a shuangyang hot pot, which would satisfy both those who love spicy food and those who are less tolerant.
Just then, I caught a glimpse of Wei'er clutching the fresh shrimp she'd just bought. Their tender, plump appearance was mouth-watering. With these delicious shrimp as our main ingredient, we excitedly headed to the market to pick up other fresh and delicious ingredients, like crispy tripe, tender beef slices, and juicy vegetables. We hoped this evening's sumptuous hot pot feast would leave everyone with a fond memory.
We laboriously carried bags and bags filled with all sorts of fresh produce, slowly making our way home. Along the way, Wei'er and I chatted away like two cheerful little birds, our laughter echoing through the quiet lane.
"You know what? I never touched food like shrimp before!" Wei'er suddenly said this.
Hearing this, my curiosity was instantly piqued: "Oh, this is really surprising! Shrimp is so delicious, and you actually refused it. Why on earth?"
Wei'er frowned slightly and recalled her past experience: "When I was a child, I accidentally saw a lively prawn, which scared me to tears. Since then, I feel a little scared when I think of the appearance of prawns. Plus, I have to peel the shells of prawns to eat them, which is really troublesome!" When she said this, she couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Seeing her smile so brightly, I became more curious and asked: "If that's the case, why did you take the initiative to buy shrimp today? Or did you not know that I would come back and eat alone?"
Wei'er paused for a moment, looked at me gently, raised a firm and charming smile at the corner of her mouth, and said softly: "Because... since I met Sui Sui, under your influence, I plucked up the courage to try a bite of shrimp meat. I didn't expect to find that the shrimp meat was so delicious and juicy. From then on, I fell in love with this taste uncontrollably." After she finished speaking, her face was filled with happiness and satisfaction.