Chapter 351 Old Beijing Fermented Mung Bean Juice

Dai Xingyun kept everyone in suspense, smiled mysteriously, then took Chen Xiaoxiao's hand and whispered, "Come with me, you'll know when we get there."

He led Shen Xiaoxiao through the winding streets, turning left and right, until finally, the two arrived at a quiet alley.

This alleyway may seem inconspicuous, but it holds a hidden gem.

There were five or six small tables set up in the alley. Although they were simple, they were very clean and tidy.

At this moment, the five or six small tables were almost full, with diners either chatting in hushed tones or engrossed in their meals, filling the air with the aroma of food.

Dai Xingyun led Shen Xiaoxiao to an empty table, gestured for her to sit down, and then called out to the owner not far away, "Boss, give me a bowl of soy milk, two fried dough sticks, four meat buns, and two vegetable buns!"

"Okay, coming right away!" the boss replied loudly upon hearing the call.

Looking at the food on the table, Shen Xiaoxiao said with some doubt, "There's nothing special about this. It's just soy milk, steamed buns, and fried dough sticks."

Seeing this, Dai Xingyun explained, "I was worried that you wouldn't like the taste of douzhi and that it would be a waste, so I specially ordered a bowl of their specialty douzhi for you to try. If you don't like it, I'm here to help you finish it."

Upon hearing this, Shen Xiaoxiao felt a surge of warmth in her heart, but she still curiously asked, "Is this the special soy milk you're talking about?"

Just as Dai Xingyun was about to speak, Shen Xiaoxiao suddenly seemed to remember something, recalling in her mind, "I know! I seem to have heard in my past life that when you travel to Beijing, you must try the old Beijing douzhi (fermented mung bean juice). I heard that the taste is unforgettable!"

Before long, the owner had served all the food.

Shen Xiaoxiao carefully picked up the bowl, raised her head, and looked at Dai Xingyun with some hesitation.

Dai Xingyun seemed to sense her nervousness, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a gentle smile, and he looked at her with encouraging eyes.

Under Dai Xingyun's watchful gaze, Shen Xiaoxiao took a deep breath and carefully sipped a small mouthful of the soy milk.

In that instant, a strong and peculiar taste rushed into her mouth, catching her completely off guard.

The taste was neither sweet, nor sour, nor bitter, but an indescribable strange flavor, as if countless flavors were intertwining and colliding on the tip of her tongue.

Shen Xiaoxiao frowned deeply, a look of pain on her face. The smell was so strange that she couldn't accept it at all.

Seeing this, Dai Xingyun felt a pang of anxiety and quickly said, "If you don't like it, just say so. It's okay."

However, Shen Xiaoxiao stubbornly shook her head, trying to swallow the soy milk despite the strange taste.

However, the smell grew stronger and stronger, her throat tightened, and her stomach began to churn.

Finally, Shen Xiaoxiao could no longer bear it. She turned around abruptly and spat out the small mouthful of soy milk she had just drunk.

Seeing this, Dai Xingyun hurriedly took out the military water bottle he always carried with him, quickly unscrewed the cap, and handed the water bottle to Shen Xiaoxiao, saying gently, "Quick, rinse your mouth."

Shen Xiaoxiao quickly took the water bottle, tilted her head back and poured the water into her mouth, rinsing her mouth repeatedly, trying to dilute the unbearable taste.

"This taste...it's truly unforgettable!" Shen Xiaoxiao frowned, complaining with a pained expression, "I never want to try it again in my life!"

She rinsed her mouth several more times until the strange smell gradually dissipated, and then she breathed a sigh of relief.

Seeing Shen Xiaoxiao's uncomfortable appearance, Dai Xingyun felt a pang of sympathy: "Eat some steamed buns to calm your stomach. The steamed buns here taste really good."

As he spoke, he took a steaming hot meat bun from the bowl and gently handed it to Shen Xiaoxiao.

Shen Xiaoxiao looked at the steamed bun, hesitated for a moment, and her outstretched hand paused in mid-air for a moment.

She was terrified by the soy milk she had just tasted, and was afraid that the steamed buns would also have some strange taste.

Dai Xingyun seemed to see through her thoughts and quickly explained with a smile, "Don't worry, the buns here are absolutely delicious, trust me."

After hearing Dai Xingyun's words, Shen Xiaoxiao's worries lessened a bit. Finally, she mustered up her courage, slowly reached out, and took the steamed bun.

She hesitated for a moment, then took a small bite, her eyes suddenly lighting up and her face lighting up with delight. "Wow, this bun is so delicious!"

Before she could finish speaking, Shen Xiaoxiao took another big bite, stuffing her mouth full and puffing out her cheeks like a little squirrel.

In no time, she devoured the large steamed bun.

Dai Xingyun slowly extended his right hand, gently grasped the steaming cup of soy milk on the table, and carefully picked it up. He lowered his head slightly, touched the rim of the cup with his lips, and slowly took a small sip.

Sitting opposite her, Shen Xiaoxiao was about to take a bite of the bun in her hand, but when she saw Dai Xingyun's slow and leisurely movements and the expression of enjoyment, she completely forgot about eating the bun.

She stared wide-eyed at Dai Xingyun, her mouth slightly open, the steamed bun hanging in mid-air.

Dai Xingyun noticed Shen Xiaoxiao's unusual behavior. He took another sip of soy milk, then sighed contentedly and smiled.

That laugh made Shen Xiaoxiao even more suspicious that what she had just drunk was really the same thing he had drunk.

"I've been drinking this soy milk since I was a child, so I'm very familiar with its taste. It tastes very fragrant and pure to me."

Dai Xingyun's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile, and he explained softly.

After the two finished their breakfast, they strolled out of the narrow alley together.

The two walked side by side, slowly making their way to the bus stop.

After waiting there for a while, a slightly worn bus slowly pulled into the station.

After confirming everything, Dai Xingyun let Shen Xiaoxiao get into the car first, and then slowly followed her in.

As the vehicle started, the wheels bounced along the uneven road, and the vehicle body swayed accordingly.

The bumpy ride did not dampen Shen Xiaoxiao's spirits. Her gaze remained fixed on the ever-changing street scenes outside the car window, filled with anticipation for their upcoming destination.

After a long journey, the bus finally arrived at the foot of the Great Wall.

Unable to contain her excitement, Shen Xiaoxiao sprang up from her seat like a joyful little bird, and jumped off the bus as soon as it came to a stop.

She stood there, tilting her head slightly, gazing at the magnificent building before her, which resembled a giant dragon coiled around its trunk, and a feeling of indescribable awe welled up in her heart.