Chapter 3 ā Instant Noodles Are A Real Delicacy!
Editor: Sammy
The Male leadās ex-boyfriend(3): Instant noodles are a real delicacy!
The moment Xiang Han entered the grand station, he immediately felt better.
āThis smellā¦ā He took a deep breath and said excitedly, [So fragrant! Little Nine, you really didnāt lie to me.]
The system was flustered, [According to the collected data, the smell of the waiting area shouldnāt be that good.]
[No, no.] Xiang Han shook his head and disagreed, [It smells really good.]
He sniffed a few more times and followed the scent until he reached its source.
Outside the supermarket, a couple of middle-aged men dressed in dark clothes leaned against the wall. They each held a styrofoam box in their hands and with lowered heads, they blew on it. There was even a leather suitcase beside them.
The pleasant scent was wafting out of those cartons. Xiang Han swallowed his saliva and finally went forward to ask, āBig brother, what are you eating?ā
One of them looked up and glanced at his clothes, ridiculing, āA rich boy who doesnāt even know what instant noodles are? Tch.ā
Instant noodles? But it looks very different from the type in the Federation.
Xiang Han held his stomach and swallowed the saliva in his mouth once more, āThen, where can I buy it?ā
āThe supermarket over there.ā The middle-aged manās voice was vague as he ate.
Xiang Han was very grateful, āThanks, brother.ā
After he thanked the man, Xiang Han immediately walked towards the supermarket. The system was helpless, [Itās just instant noodles, havenāt you eaten it before in the Federation?]
[Iāve tasted it but itās not the same thing. The ones sold by the Federal Government donāt smell as good.] Once Xiang Han found the shelves full of instant noodles, he suddenly noticed something, [So many flavours?]
After a long time, he finally chose the spicy beef flavor because the packaging was similar to the one the middle-aged man was eating, the taste couldnāt be that unappetizing.
While queuing to pay, he was a little agitated and couldnāt help but ask the system, [Little Nine, do you think itāll be expensive? I remember in the Federation, a pack costs more than two hundred dollars.]
It must be known that his monthly budget was at most two thousand dollars, rent included.
In the Federation, plants were extremely scarce and highly unsuitable for use in food production. Only on rare occasions would Xiang Han be willing to buy expensive things such as instant noodles. Normally, heād only drink a nutrient solution.
The helpless system informed, [Mr. Xiang, the main ingredients used in the instant noodles here are very different from those used in the Federation. They have no nutritional value thus are very cheap.]
[Oh, thatās great news.] Xiang Han nodded.
He was still in a daze while paying and each step felt like he was floating. Xiang Han couldnāt stop chanting, [Itās really quite cheap, Little Nine. We have to buy more.]
The system reminded him, [Mr. Xiang, the instant noodles here shouldnāt be consumed regularly as itās not healthy for the body.]
Xiang Han didnāt listen at all and once he began cooking, his eyes were fixed on the noodles. [Indeed, itās not the same, really not alike. The Federationās instant noodles were flaky and the ultra-thin noodles would often get soggy.]
System, [ā¦ā¦]
Once cooked, Xiang Han took a deep breath with a face full of satisfaction, [Itās so fragrant even without any seasoning.]
[009, analyze the raw materials and nutritional value of the ingredients in these instant noodles.] Big A suddenly appeared.
[Understood.] The systemās tone became mechanical.
Xiang Han couldnāt hear their conversation and happily gripped his instant noodles as he walked towards the wall. Poking the older man from earlier, he asked, āBrother, could you move over a little?ā
The middle-aged man curiously peered at him, while moving to the side he asked, āYoung man, are you running away from home or experiencing life?ā
Xiang Han wolfed down his food, the small fork in his hand waving excitedly about as his face filled with emotions, āBrother, Iām hiding from someone.ā
āOh,ā the middle-aged man responded, then asked, āIs that him?ā
Xiang Han immediately froze, a mouthful of noodles fell back into the cup as he raised his head to look at the man approaching.
En, long legs, thin waist, broad shoulders and good looks. This man seemed a little familiar.
āDoes it taste good?ā Lu Ze slowly opened his mouth and asked with an alluring voice. It wasnāt as low as it was in the bar.
Well, he also sounds a bit familiar.
āGood,ā Xiang Han praised without hesitation. He then scooted over while asking politely, āDo you want some too?ā
His previous blind date partners were correct. Sometimes, he was really helpful and caring; a gentlemanā¦without the word, ācardā.
Looking at the cup of noodles floating in the red oil, Lu Ze momentarily remembered that his ex had just āspatā out a mouthful. His face drastically changed. He suspected that Xiang Han was deliberately trying to disgust him.
Seeing his repulsed expression, Xiang Han immediately withdrew his cup. He thought, if you donāt want it, forget it, okay? Iād rather not give you any either.
After thinking this, he continued to move his small fork.
Watching Xiang Han devour the instant noodle cup full of his own saliva, Lu Zeās face became even more complicated and his stomach felt a little queasy.
Xiang Hanās forehead was already drenched in sweat as he lifted the cup and drank the soup ā not a single drop left behind.
Lu Zeās gaze was attracted to his slender neck as his eyes began to follow the small movements of his throat; gradually his gaze darkened.
After finishing the soup, Xiang Han displayed a face full of satisfaction as he squatted and licked the bit of soup left at the corner of his lips. The pink tongue slid past his lips but in Lu Zeās eyes, it seemed to be provocative and suggestive. However, Xiang Han was completely unaware of this desire and wholly captivated by the instant noodles.
Lu Zeās mouth felt dry. He suddenly realized that saliva was not as disgusting as heād thought it to be.
He was probably going crazy. After knowing that Xiang Han had beaten Zhao Handong up, heād actually followed him here unknowingly. Now, he even mysteriously felt that Xiang Han was trying to seduce him. There was definitely something wrong, heād clearly just kissed another man at the bar not too long ago.
He stepped forward and put one hand on his knee, staring at Xiang Han with a dark gaze.
Xiang Han was still relishing in the aftertaste of the noodles and was considering getting another cup. But then suddenly, he was being stared at by a pair of eyes that seemed to want to swallow him whole and instantly shuddered. Looking at the other personās expression, he anxiously shouted for the system, [Little Nine, whoās this person? What does he want?]
Lu Ze noticed Xiang Hanās look of fear and subconsciously suppressed his anger. He slowly asked, āWhy did you fight with Zhao Handong?ā Why did you threaten him not to find trouble for me? Didnāt youā¦like him before?
A week ago, Lu Ze had heard the rumours regarding Xiang Han and Zhao Handong. It was just that heād been too busy at the time to confront Xiang Han. He originally wanted to wait until this busy period was over before speaking to him. However, he didnāt expect to see the scene at the bar.
Lu Ze wasnāt someone who could tolerate unfaithfulness so he chose to break up. However, the current situation appears not to be what it looked like. Xiang Han doesnāt seem to like Zhao Handong and only beat him up in order to avenge Lu Ze.
When Sun Shuya warned him about Xiang Han and Zhao Handong, heād also reminded Lu Ze that Xiang Han had been seduced by the rich upper class. The him of today was only infatuated with wealth and power. He was no longer the poor man whoād worked hard on his own in an attempt to enroll into a prestigious school.
A few hours ago, when he saw Xiang Han nonchalantly break up with him while nestling in Zhao Handongās arms, Lu Ze believed in Sun Shuyaās words. However, right now, he felt that there were too many inconsistencies.
When heād been dating Xiang Han, hadnāt he always brought him along to social events in order to familiarise him with his own circle? Heād often gifted him expensive presents as well. Although thereād been admiration in Xiang Hanās eyes at that time, it was more a look of joy. Later, when he was tossed out by his family, Xiang Han hadnāt thrown in the towel. Instead, he vowed to work hard alongside him. But what caused him to abruptly change?
Zhao Handong!
Lu Ze suddenly thought of this person and his heart instantly understood.
Yes, it mustāve been Zhao Handong who disclosed the fact that he was dating Xiang Han to his father, forcing him to leave the house. Could it be that Xiang Han knew of this matter and wanted to take revenge for him?
Even so, there was no need to break up, right? Lu Ze fell into deep thought once again.
If Xiang Han knew what Lu Ze was thinking, heād definitely laugh loudly three times and tell him, youāre thinking too much!
The original host had planned to weather through difficult times with Lu Ze in the beginning. However, when Zhao Handong seduced him, he changed paths. This had nothing to do with retaliation at all.
Unfortunately, Xiang Han was currently ignorant about the man in front of him being Lu Ze. Realizing that someone had found out that he hit Zhao Handong, his expression suddenly warped into panic, āWhat are you talking about? I donāt understand.ā
In a flash, numerous questions dashed through Xiang Hanās mind. What does this person want to do? Could he be part of Zhao Handongās gang? He knew of this matter but didnāt inform the police, could it be he wants to blackmail him or force him to expose himselfā¦
Seeing him flustered yet refusing to admit, Lu Ze was convinced that Xiang Han had done it on purpose. He had deliberately hooked up with Zhao Handong, intentionally allowed himself to be misunderstood and then broke up with himā¦
But why would he want to do this? Lu Ze suddenly recalled the time heād just moved out from his villa and into a narrow rented room. Xiang Han had been ridden with guilt, āIf only our relationship hadnāt been discovered, youād still be the Lu Familyās young master, reside in a villa and drive around in a sports car.ā
At that time, he merely thought Xiang Han couldnāt accept the change and was feeling miserable. Looking back to that day now, Lu Ze had a completely different idea. Did Xiang Han believe that as long as they broke up, he could return to the Lu Family?
Really silly, Lu Zeās eyes were complicated. That family of his had long been unable to tolerate his presence. His homosexuality had just been a convenient excuse to get rid of him. Even if they split, that woman wouldnāt let him return. Moreover, he didnāt want to go back anymore.
It has to be noted that Lu Zeās train of thoughts have already shot through the sky. Xiang Han still had a look of apprehension, but at this moment, the system was disconnected.
Afterwards, Xiang Han didnāt know why, but he suddenly felt a wave of pain in his stomach. Perhaps it was due to his anxiety, his face abruptly paled as he broke into a cold sweat.
āWhatās wrong?ā Lu Zeās face changed. He leaned forward and grabbed his shoulders.
Xiang Han just kept shaking his head, desperately shouting for the system. Presently, his face was contorted in agony as the feeling of pain increased overtime.
Lu Ze was even more anxious than him and kept asking, āWhat happened? Where does it hurt? Letās get to the hospital firstā¦ā
Xiang Hanās head shook even more fiercely. Heād just forced the word ānoā out, before spitting out a mouthful of blood mixed with instant noodlesā residue and chilli skin.
āAh, heās even vomiting blood?ā the middle-aged man next to him exclaimed in shock. Passersby gathered about, some giving advice and asking if they needed help.
Lu Zeās eyes narrowed as he directly carried Xiang Han in his arms. Xiang Han was still confused, thinking that heād come to catch him and struggled desperately to break free.
āStop moving,ā Lu Ze was having difficulty holding him.
The system finally came back online, [Mr. Xiang, whatās happening?]
[Quickly, this person wants to kidnap me. He might be one of Zhao Handongās men.] He hurriedly called for help.
System, [ā¦Mr. Xiang, heās Lu Ze.]
[Ah?] Xiang Han instantly froze in shock and no longer thrashed about.
Seeing him finally calm down, Lu Ze let out a sigh of relief and said to the person next to him, āIāll have to trouble you to help me call for an ambulance.ā
After that, he carried Xiang Han and hurriedly left. Xiang Han weakly cried, āBut I already bought the ticket and itās going to leave soon. This ticket was really expensiveā¦ā
Lu Ze was furious, āIs money more important than your life?ā
Chapter 3 ā Instant Noodles Are A Real Delicacy!
Editor: Sammy
The Male leadās ex-boyfriend(3): Instant noodles are a real delicacy!
The moment Xiang Han entered the grand station, he immediately felt better.
āThis smellā¦ā He took a deep breath and said excitedly, [So fragrant! Little Nine, you really didnāt lie to me.]
The system was flustered, [According to the collected data, the smell of the waiting area shouldnāt be that good.]
[No, no.] Xiang Han shook his head and disagreed, [It smells really good.]
He sniffed a few more times and followed the scent until he reached its source.
Outside the supermarket, a couple of middle-aged men dressed in dark clothes leaned against the wall. They each held a styrofoam box in their hands and with lowered heads, they blew on it. There was even a leather suitcase beside them.
The pleasant scent was wafting out of those cartons. Xiang Han swallowed his saliva and finally went forward to ask, āBig brother, what are you eating?ā
One of them looked up and glanced at his clothes, ridiculing, āA rich boy who doesnāt even know what instant noodles are? Tch.ā
Instant noodles? But it looks very different from the type in the Federation.
Xiang Han held his stomach and swallowed the saliva in his mouth once more, āThen, where can I buy it?ā
āThe supermarket over there.ā The middle-aged manās voice was vague as he ate.
Xiang Han was very grateful, āThanks, brother.ā
After he thanked the man, Xiang Han immediately walked towards the supermarket. The system was helpless, [Itās just instant noodles, havenāt you eaten it before in the Federation?]
[Iāve tasted it but itās not the same thing. The ones sold by the Federal Government donāt smell as good.] Once Xiang Han found the shelves full of instant noodles, he suddenly noticed something, [So many flavours?]
After a long time, he finally chose the spicy beef flavor because the packaging was similar to the one the middle-aged man was eating, the taste couldnāt be that unappetizing.
While queuing to pay, he was a little agitated and couldnāt help but ask the system, [Little Nine, do you think itāll be expensive? I remember in the Federation, a pack costs more than two hundred dollars.]
It must be known that his monthly budget was at most two thousand dollars, rent included.
In the Federation, plants were extremely scarce and highly unsuitable for use in food production. Only on rare occasions would Xiang Han be willing to buy expensive things such as instant noodles. Normally, heād only drink a nutrient solution.
The helpless system informed, [Mr. Xiang, the main ingredients used in the instant noodles here are very different from those used in the Federation. They have no nutritional value thus are very cheap.]
[Oh, thatās great news.] Xiang Han nodded.
He was still in a daze while paying and each step felt like he was floating. Xiang Han couldnāt stop chanting, [Itās really quite cheap, Little Nine. We have to buy more.]
The system reminded him, [Mr. Xiang, the instant noodles here shouldnāt be consumed regularly as itās not healthy for the body.]
Xiang Han didnāt listen at all and once he began cooking, his eyes were fixed on the noodles. [Indeed, itās not the same, really not alike. The Federationās instant noodles were flaky and the ultra-thin noodles would often get soggy.]
System, [ā¦ā¦]
Once cooked, Xiang Han took a deep breath with a face full of satisfaction, [Itās so fragrant even without any seasoning.]
[009, analyze the raw materials and nutritional value of the ingredients in these instant noodles.] Big A suddenly appeared.
[Understood.] The systemās tone became mechanical.
Xiang Han couldnāt hear their conversation and happily gripped his instant noodles as he walked towards the wall. Poking the older man from earlier, he asked, āBrother, could you move over a little?ā
The middle-aged man curiously peered at him, while moving to the side he asked, āYoung man, are you running away from home or experiencing life?ā
Xiang Han wolfed down his food, the small fork in his hand waving excitedly about as his face filled with emotions, āBrother, Iām hiding from someone.ā
āOh,ā the middle-aged man responded, then asked, āIs that him?ā
Xiang Han immediately froze, a mouthful of noodles fell back into the cup as he raised his head to look at the man approaching.
En, long legs, thin waist, broad shoulders and good looks. This man seemed a little familiar.
āDoes it taste good?ā Lu Ze slowly opened his mouth and asked with an alluring voice. It wasnāt as low as it was in the bar.
Well, he also sounds a bit familiar.
āGood,ā Xiang Han praised without hesitation. He then scooted over while asking politely, āDo you want some too?ā
His previous blind date partners were correct. Sometimes, he was really helpful and caring; a gentlemanā¦without the word, ācardā.
Looking at the cup of noodles floating in the red oil, Lu Ze momentarily remembered that his ex had just āspatā out a mouthful. His face drastically changed. He suspected that Xiang Han was deliberately trying to disgust him.
Seeing his repulsed expression, Xiang Han immediately withdrew his cup. He thought, if you donāt want it, forget it, okay? Iād rather not give you any either.
After thinking this, he continued to move his small fork.
Watching Xiang Han devour the instant noodle cup full of his own saliva, Lu Zeās face became even more complicated and his stomach felt a little queasy.
Xiang Hanās forehead was already drenched in sweat as he lifted the cup and drank the soup ā not a single drop left behind.
Lu Zeās gaze was attracted to his slender neck as his eyes began to follow the small movements of his throat; gradually his gaze darkened.
After finishing the soup, Xiang Han displayed a face full of satisfaction as he squatted and licked the bit of soup left at the corner of his lips. The pink tongue slid past his lips but in Lu Zeās eyes, it seemed to be provocative and suggestive. However, Xiang Han was completely unaware of this desire and wholly captivated by the instant noodles.
Lu Zeās mouth felt dry. He suddenly realized that saliva was not as disgusting as heād thought it to be.
He was probably going crazy. After knowing that Xiang Han had beaten Zhao Handong up, heād actually followed him here unknowingly. Now, he even mysteriously felt that Xiang Han was trying to seduce him. There was definitely something wrong, heād clearly just kissed another man at the bar not too long ago.
He stepped forward and put one hand on his knee, staring at Xiang Han with a dark gaze.
Xiang Han was still relishing in the aftertaste of the noodles and was considering getting another cup. But then suddenly, he was being stared at by a pair of eyes that seemed to want to swallow him whole and instantly shuddered. Looking at the other personās expression, he anxiously shouted for the system, [Little Nine, whoās this person? What does he want?]
Lu Ze noticed Xiang Hanās look of fear and subconsciously suppressed his anger. He slowly asked, āWhy did you fight with Zhao Handong?ā Why did you threaten him not to find trouble for me? Didnāt youā¦like him before?
A week ago, Lu Ze had heard the rumours regarding Xiang Han and Zhao Handong. It was just that heād been too busy at the time to confront Xiang Han. He originally wanted to wait until this busy period was over before speaking to him. However, he didnāt expect to see the scene at the bar.
Lu Ze wasnāt someone who could tolerate unfaithfulness so he chose to break up. However, the current situation appears not to be what it looked like. Xiang Han doesnāt seem to like Zhao Handong and only beat him up in order to avenge Lu Ze.
When Sun Shuya warned him about Xiang Han and Zhao Handong, heād also reminded Lu Ze that Xiang Han had been seduced by the rich upper class. The him of today was only infatuated with wealth and power. He was no longer the poor man whoād worked hard on his own in an attempt to enroll into a prestigious school.
A few hours ago, when he saw Xiang Han nonchalantly break up with him while nestling in Zhao Handongās arms, Lu Ze believed in Sun Shuyaās words. However, right now, he felt that there were too many inconsistencies.
When heād been dating Xiang Han, hadnāt he always brought him along to social events in order to familiarise him with his own circle? Heād often gifted him expensive presents as well. Although thereād been admiration in Xiang Hanās eyes at that time, it was more a look of joy. Later, when he was tossed out by his family, Xiang Han hadnāt thrown in the towel. Instead, he vowed to work hard alongside him. But what caused him to abruptly change?
Zhao Handong!
Lu Ze suddenly thought of this person and his heart instantly understood.
Yes, it mustāve been Zhao Handong who disclosed the fact that he was dating Xiang Han to his father, forcing him to leave the house. Could it be that Xiang Han knew of this matter and wanted to take revenge for him?
Even so, there was no need to break up, right? Lu Ze fell into deep thought once again.
If Xiang Han knew what Lu Ze was thinking, heād definitely laugh loudly three times and tell him, youāre thinking too much!
The original host had planned to weather through difficult times with Lu Ze in the beginning. However, when Zhao Handong seduced him, he changed paths. This had nothing to do with retaliation at all.
Unfortunately, Xiang Han was currently ignorant about the man in front of him being Lu Ze. Realizing that someone had found out that he hit Zhao Handong, his expression suddenly warped into panic, āWhat are you talking about? I donāt understand.ā
In a flash, numerous questions dashed through Xiang Hanās mind. What does this person want to do? Could he be part of Zhao Handongās gang? He knew of this matter but didnāt inform the police, could it be he wants to blackmail him or force him to expose himselfā¦
Seeing him flustered yet refusing to admit, Lu Ze was convinced that Xiang Han had done it on purpose. He had deliberately hooked up with Zhao Handong, intentionally allowed himself to be misunderstood and then broke up with himā¦
But why would he want to do this? Lu Ze suddenly recalled the time heād just moved out from his villa and into a narrow rented room. Xiang Han had been ridden with guilt, āIf only our relationship hadnāt been discovered, youād still be the Lu Familyās young master, reside in a villa and drive around in a sports car.ā
At that time, he merely thought Xiang Han couldnāt accept the change and was feeling miserable. Looking back to that day now, Lu Ze had a completely different idea. Did Xiang Han believe that as long as they broke up, he could return to the Lu Family?
Really silly, Lu Zeās eyes were complicated. That family of his had long been unable to tolerate his presence. His homosexuality had just been a convenient excuse to get rid of him. Even if they split, that woman wouldnāt let him return. Moreover, he didnāt want to go back anymore.
It has to be noted that Lu Zeās train of thoughts have already shot through the sky. Xiang Han still had a look of apprehension, but at this moment, the system was disconnected.
Afterwards, Xiang Han didnāt know why, but he suddenly felt a wave of pain in his stomach. Perhaps it was due to his anxiety, his face abruptly paled as he broke into a cold sweat.
āWhatās wrong?ā Lu Zeās face changed. He leaned forward and grabbed his shoulders.
Xiang Han just kept shaking his head, desperately shouting for the system. Presently, his face was contorted in agony as the feeling of pain increased overtime.
Lu Ze was even more anxious than him and kept asking, āWhat happened? Where does it hurt? Letās get to the hospital firstā¦ā
Xiang Hanās head shook even more fiercely. Heād just forced the word ānoā out, before spitting out a mouthful of blood mixed with instant noodlesā residue and chilli skin.
āAh, heās even vomiting blood?ā the middle-aged man next to him exclaimed in shock. Passersby gathered about, some giving advice and asking if they needed help.
Lu Zeās eyes narrowed as he directly carried Xiang Han in his arms. Xiang Han was still confused, thinking that heād come to catch him and struggled desperately to break free.
āStop moving,ā Lu Ze was having difficulty holding him.
The system finally came back online, [Mr. Xiang, whatās happening?]
[Quickly, this person wants to kidnap me. He might be one of Zhao Handongās men.] He hurriedly called for help.
System, [ā¦Mr. Xiang, heās Lu Ze.]
[Ah?] Xiang Han instantly froze in shock and no longer thrashed about.
Seeing him finally calm down, Lu Ze let out a sigh of relief and said to the person next to him, āIāll have to trouble you to help me call for an ambulance.ā
After that, he carried Xiang Han and hurriedly left. Xiang Han weakly cried, āBut I already bought the ticket and itās going to leave soon. This ticket was really expensiveā¦ā
Lu Ze was furious, āIs money more important than your life?ā