Abnormal Gourmet Chronicle

Chapter 1358: Chen Huixi Extra (Conclusion) _3

"He’s making longevity noodles for you," said Luo Jun.

Upon hearing this from Luo Jun, Chen Huixi’s friends immediately burst into excitement.

"Huixi, are we going to have your longevity noodles this year?"

"Every year, Master Qin makes the most delicious longevity noodles for you. Every June, I eagerly anticipate your birthday, worried that you might not invite me."

"Me too, me too!"

"Can I have two bowls later? I didn’t have breakfast this morning."

Luo Jun:...

Luo Jun couldn’t hold back and sent a message in the group with his phone watch.

Luo Jun: Qin Huai, could you hurry up?! Why is it taking so long to make the noodles? Are you starting from harvesting wheat to make noodles???

So, the question now is, are Qin Huai’s noodles ready?

The answer is they were ready a long time ago, and Qin Huai had actually been standing at the door of the private room for five minutes.

Longevity noodles don’t need to be eaten hot, as the heat would be too much for Huixi’s esophagus, tongue, and stomach. There’s also no need to worry about the noodles losing flavor if left for a few more minutes. Qin Huai had confidence in his ability to make longevity noodles, and most importantly, the bowl of longevity noodles that Huixi missed back then actually sat out for quite a while.

The bowl was sent from Taifeng Building all the way to where Chen Huihong was living at the time. Even if the delivery boy ran as fast as he could, it would have taken over half an hour. It was winter then, so theoretically, by the time the noodles reached Chen Huihong’s house, they’d already be cold.

Of course, on such an important day today, it was essential that Chen Huixi not eat cold longevity noodles. Normally, once Qin Huai finished the noodles and brought them over, he should directly serve them, so everyone could happily eat a bowl and the waitstaff could start serving the dishes, formally beginning the birthday feast.

But, today, Chen Huihong was not herself.

She was overly anxious.

She was so anxious that she didn’t want to enter the private room to face what was to come, even pulling Qin Huai to stay outside with her. To Chen Huihong, entering wasn’t just about stepping into the room; it was akin to entering a courtroom. As long as Judge Qin Huai didn’t serve the longevity noodles for the verdict, she’d never hear the verdict’s outcome.

"Sister Hong, Luo Jun already asked in the group." Qin Huai persuaded, "Today is Huixi’s birthday. Regardless of the outcome, shouldn’t we let Huixi have a joyful and smooth birthday?"

Originally anxiously pacing and circling at the door, Chen Huihong suddenly stopped, her voice choked with fear, a rarity, "I’m... I’m a little scared."

"I’m afraid..."

Qin Huai knew what Chen Huihong was afraid of.

If his own anxiety was at a level 10, then Chen Huihong’s was at a level 100.

He was just an observer, while Chen Huihong was the one experiencing it.

"Sister Hong, being scared is useless," Qin Huai said honestly, opting against using his grandmaster-level lies, "Whatever is meant to come will come. No matter the result, let’s ensure Huixi enjoys her birthday."

"Even if there’s no next life, make sure there are no regrets in this one."

Chen Huihong wiped away a tear from the corner of her eye, even though no actual tear was present; perhaps in her heart, it had been flowing for a long time. Forcing a not-so-attractive smile, she nodded, "Yeah."

"It’s time for the birthday."

The next moment, without any hesitation, Chen Huihong pushed open the door and entered. The smile on her face shifted to one of joy, as she enthusiastically declared with her signature loud voice, "Huixi, look who’s here."

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No matter how festive and grand the birthday feast, the process remains the same.

Two tables of people gathered at one table, some sitting, some standing. A beautiful birthday cake sat on the dining table, topped with candles forming the number 16 for Huixi’s birthday. Chen Huihong played music, and everyone sang the birthday song together. The oversized birthday hat that was originally on Luo Jun’s head was now on Chen Huixi’s head. The birthday hat + golden hairpin + comb + hair clip weighed down Huixi’s head.

Chen Huixi’s friends practically sang the birthday song at the top of their lungs, a bit off-key, and clapped hard enough to turn their hands red.

"Huixi, make a wish, quick make a wish!"

"After you make a wish, you can eat the longevity noodles!"

"Happy birthday, Huixi!"

"Happy birthday!"

Under her Christmas hat, her head unable to lower too much, Huixi took a deep breath and blew out the candles with force. Amidst applause, she smiled and cut the cake, then sat down obediently to eat the noodles.

Of course, Qin Huai didn’t just make one bowl of longevity noodles; everyone had some.

He borrowed the largest porridge bowls from Taifeng Building, borrowed two, and served two large bowls of longevity noodles to bring over.

Everyone got a small portion.

Chen Huixi picked up her noodles.

The young girl beside her couldn’t resist and quietly took a sip of the noodle soup, showing a blissful expression.

Chen Huihong didn’t sit down; she stood nearby, intently watching Chen Huixi, forgetting about facial expressions, with her hands tightly clutching her clothes, tension almost oozing from her face.

Shi Dadan stood next to Qin Huai, also a bit nervous, his eyes fixed on Huixi.

Cheng Gong watched calmly.

Qu Jing’s outfit was already twisted into a knot.

Wang Gen Sheng swallowed his nerves.

Luo Jun, seated next to Huixi, wasn’t eating his noodles, but holding a water cup, feigning drinking while sneakily glancing at Huixi.

Qin Huai slightly forgot how to breathe.

Unaware of everyone’s tension, Chen Huixi first blew on the noodles, then took a big bite once she confirmed they weren’t too hot.

"Mmm."

She made the ultimate expression of appreciation for the noodles, and like her friends, buried herself in eating.

The tassels of the golden hairpin crooked in her hair swayed irregularly, the tiny golden beads clinking together, making a delicate and crisp sound.