Yin Shixiu followed Su Xiaomeng's directions for about five or six minutes and arrived at the so-called East Street.
He got out of the car, his eyebrows slightly knit together. Su Xiaomeng leaned over, "Uncle?"
"You brought me to eat at a street stall?"
"This is not a street stall, they all have storefronts! Whenever we want to celebrate or treat someone, we come here!"
Su Xiaomeng spoke matter-of-factly, her posture very straight, but she actually understood that someone like Yin Shixiu wouldn't think much of a place like this.
So now she's just hoping for Yin Shixiu to turn around and leave!
Yin Shixiu glanced at her, his expression very calm and hard to read, causing Su Xiaomeng to involuntarily swallow...
Maybe she was a bit excessive, after all, he is Yin Meng's uncle and also a sponsor... But she was truly broke!
"Uncle, if you can't accept this place—"
"Let's go."
He stepped forward with long strides, his light gray trench coat and tall, stately figure really didn't fit in with this chaotic snack street.
Su Xiaomeng hadn't expected Yin Shixiu to actually be willing, so she had no choice but to follow along hesitantly.
"Uncle, there are a lot of people here, be careful."
Su Xiaomeng moved ahead to clear a path for him.
Yin Shixiu glanced at the figure in a bright red cartoon hoodie paired with ripped jeans, sneakers, and a backpack, looking at most like a middle school student.
"Meng Meng said you're from Sichuan."
"Yeah, from Chengdu!" Su Xiaomeng turned her head to give him a smile, "Ren Yixuan too!"
"I know."
Okay then.
"Uncle, actually you don't have to be so polite. Ren Yixuan and I are childhood friends. When I say something, he takes it into account somewhat. Besides, it's because your company is really great that he—"
"I know."
Okay then.
"Uncle, actually Meng Meng is free all day tomorrow, the three of us can have a meal together."
"I'm not free."
Alright then, he's flying to the United Kingdom, but what's this meal between us supposed to mean?
"Uncle, what would you like to eat? Fried chicken, barbecue, savory noodles, spicy hot pot, oh, there's also Jixiang wontons up ahead, that place has especially good wonton soup!"
"You decide."
Aaah!! Su Xiaomeng knew it would be like this! This uncle is entirely a three-word terminator, there's no way to have a conversation!
The worst part is Yin Meng isn't around...
She couldn't bear his cold and hard responses, feeling quietly frustrated inside.
So really, why must we have a meal together? To show thanks? Is this how you thank someone? Making the younger generation feel so awkward...
"Then let's have Sichuan spicy hot pot!"
Su Xiaomeng scoffed internally, taking big steps towards her usual spot, not forgetting to remind Yin Shixiu, "Uncle, stay close so you won't get pushed around!"
Yin Shixiu found her repeated reminders amusing.
Has she... really started treating him like an old man? He's not that old, right?
"The Sichuan spicy hot pot here is really authentic! The shop owner is from Sichuan, the flavor is perfectly spicy and numbing!"
Su Xiaomeng introduced as she led Yin Shixiu into a place that looked clean and tidy, taking two baskets for selecting ingredients.
"Uncle, would you like to choose your own?"
"Same as yours."
"No dietary restrictions?"
"You have no dietary restrictions?"
Yin Shixiu retorted.
"I don't eat cilantro."
Yin Shixiu shrugged, "Neither do I."
"I don't eat wood ear mushrooms."
"Same."
Uncle, are you joking with me?!