Chapter 206 Caught in the Act

Chapter 206 Caught in the Act

Xiao Nuan stared at Su Yingxue, who was calmly busy in the video, feeling both surprised and delighted. She quickly grabbed her roommate Xia Yao and hurried towards the entrance of the Agricultural University.

Before leaving, Xia Yao was on the phone with her boyfriend Wei Junwei. At that time, Wei Junwei was still lying in bed, talking to her in a sticky and affectionate tone.

Suddenly, I heard a hurried voice from the receiver, "Honey, I have something urgent to do. I'll talk to you tonight." The call was abruptly ended the next second.

"Hey? What's wrong with you now? You were fine just now."

Wei Junwei stood there, completely bewildered, a sense of unease rising in his heart.

As he was pondering this, he casually opened his WeChat Moments and happened to catch a glimpse of Xiaonuan's new post—"Let's go! Heading to the Agricultural University to check in~"

In the corner of the accompanying picture, half of Xia Yao's arm was clearly visible.

"Going out to play? Why didn't you tell me? You're being so secretive."

He muttered to himself, his curiosity growing stronger.

Zhang Wei, who was scrolling through his WeChat Moments to pass the time, noticed Wei Junwei's dejected look and immediately came over to tease him: "Let me tell you, there's probably something fishy going on with you! Maybe Xia Yao went to see some lover?"

Wei Junwei shook his head decisively. He believed in Xia Yao's character from the bottom of his heart, but he still couldn't help but wonder: Why would she suddenly go to the Agricultural University for no reason?

Bai He, who was engrossed in a game on his computer, interrupted without looking up, "Maybe they're going to mooch some good food! My neighbor studies aquaculture at the Agricultural University, and the other day he told me that their school recently launched a 'Potato Angelfish,' which is so popular it's trending on social media. Apparently, it tastes amazing."

Angelfish? Mu Yu, who was reading a book, felt a sudden jolt in his heart. He instantly remembered the roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) and radish and beef brisket soup he had eaten before, and the enticing aroma seemed to still linger on his tongue.

Wei Junwei swiped his phone screen absentmindedly, his gaze drifting aimlessly out the window, but the doubts in his heart grew stronger.

"Hey boss, since you're so curious, why don't we go take a stroll around the Agricultural University? It's not far, and we might even bump into your wife. We can see what she's up to!"

Seeing this, Zhang Wei immediately joined in the commotion, his eyes full of interest in watching the spectacle.

Little did they know, Xiao Nuan and Xia Yao's trip was actually for the most popular food at the Agricultural University.

This unexpected encounter quickly sparked a hilarious and absurd situation—when the group squeezed to the front of the stall and saw the stall owner's face, their eyes widened in surprise.

They immediately surrounded Su Yingxue, laughing: "Oh, Su Yingxue! So you disguised yourself and hid at the Agricultural University! You didn't go to Yuda or Qingda, but chose to sell angelfish here. You've really hidden yourself well!"

Su Yingxue was adding steaming hot potato chunks to the thermos when she suddenly heard a familiar teasing voice. She paused, her hands moving, and abruptly looked up.

When she saw the faces gathered around the stall, she was taken aback for a moment, then a smile spread across her eyes, and her expression softened instantly: "It's you guys! Long time no see, I didn't expect to run into you here."

As she spoke, she deftly picked up four clean plates, first scooping out two full spoonfuls of stewed potato angelfish that was so tender it was almost falling off the bone, the broth coating the golden potato chunks, the aroma wafting straight to one's nose.

I also grabbed a few pieces of the newly made potato and pork patties. The outer skin was fried until crispy, and when you bite into them, you can see the plump meat filling and smooth mashed potatoes inside.

"Try it, it's freshly made and still warm." Su Yingxue handed the plates to the group, her tone exceptionally warm.

"I caused too much trouble at Yuda and Qingda before, and I couldn't handle it anymore, so I thought I would find a place to do some business in peace. I didn't expect you to find me."

Xiao Nuan took the plate and eagerly took a bite of the fish. The delicious flavor exploded in her mouth. Her eyes lit up, and she exclaimed indistinctly, "It's still Boss Su's cooking! It's even better than the beef brisket soup from a while ago!"

Xia Yao also took a bite and nodded repeatedly. The hurriedness of her journey was completely dispelled by the delicious flavor.

As soon as Wei Junwei, Zhang Wei, Bai He, and Mou Yu squeezed to the front of the stall, they were so enticed by the rich aroma that they swallowed hard. They took the plates and, without saying a word, buried their heads in their food and began to eat heartily.

Crispy meat patties paired with tender fish, and potatoes soaked in broth, make every bite unforgettable. The doubts and jokes on their faces were instantly replaced by satisfied smiles.

Su Yingxue couldn't help but laugh as she watched them wolf down their food. She then handed each of them a cup of warm plum juice: "Eat slowly, don't choke. There's more if you're not full."

The setting sun shone on her smiling face, and wisps of steam rose from the stall, creating a lively and warm atmosphere that filled this unexpected reunion with joy.

As soon as Su Yingxue finished handing out the plum juice, the line in front of the stall moved forward again. Several new customers stared at the plates in Xiao Nuan and the others' hands and asked, "Girls, is this fish and potatoes really as amazing as the internet makes it out to be?"

With a mouthful of tender fish, Xiao Nuan immediately raised her hand and gave a thumbs up, exclaiming indistinctly, "Even better than what's advertised online! Boss Su is a 'treasure trove of chefs' at Yuda and Qingda. Back in the day, her beef brisket soup had a line that stretched all the way to the end of the street. If you arrived even a moment late, you wouldn't be able to get a bowl!"

Xia Yao chimed in, casually recounting the amusing incident of students from both sides nearly coming to blows over food, which drew laughter from the crowd.

Many people immediately decided to have both, and the anticipation in the queue grew even stronger.

Seeing Su Yingxue, Li Wei, and Mu Xiaoxiao so busy they barely had time to breathe, Wei Junwei swallowed the potato and pork patty in his mouth and tugged at Zhang Wei and Bai He beside him: "Come on, lend a hand! Don't let Boss Su and the others be too busy."

As they spoke, they took the initiative to pick up takeout boxes and help pack the food, their movements were very efficient; Zhang Wei and Bai He also joined in, one helping to greet customers and the other responsible for collecting payments and giving change;

Mu Yu stood by the stall, and when someone asked him about the food from back then, he would slowly and deliberately say a few words, his tone full of nostalgia.

The phrase "Such delicious roujiamo, every bite is full of meat juice" attracted many customers who wanted to try it.

Seeing how the group helped without complaint, Su Yingxue felt a warmth in her heart. Taking advantage of a break, she smiled and said, "I really didn't expect to be able to get your help today. After we pack up, I'll personally cook some of my newly developed potato dishes for you to thank you properly."

Upon hearing about the new flavor, the group became even more enthusiastic, and the atmosphere in front of the stall became increasingly lively. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the rising steam, and even the air was filled with a warm and cozy atmosphere.

After finally finishing a peak period, the group was able to find a corner to take a break.

Looking at the remaining golden potato chunks in the thermos, Mu Yu suddenly said, "Boss Su, when you suddenly disappeared from Qingda and Yuda back then, many of us were saddened for a long time, thinking we would never be able to eat your cooking again."