The Urban Medical Martial Immortal

Chapter 1835 - 1827: Entanglement

Treat me?

Lin Tian turned around in astonishment, looking at the ponytailed girl with a surprised expression.

The girl appeared to be around sixteen years old.

She was probably still a high school student.

And only now did he realize from her words that the girl was the daughter of the stall owner’s wife!

"You treating me? That’s not right!"

Lin Tian’s face showed awkwardness, feeling a bit embarrassed.

He suddenly remembered he didn’t have any cash on him.

Yesterday, he had spent all he had on repairing a burst tire.

And he hadn’t set up online payments either.

As for card payments... obviously this small stall didn’t have that facility!

Now.

Lin Tian wanted to leave, but it wasn’t proper to do so since the stall owner’s wife was already halfway through cooking.

And the young girl wanted to treat him, which made him feel a bit embarrassed.

"Young man, sit down. It’s okay even if you don’t have money. Let’s just consider it a treat from our mother-daughter duo!"

At this moment, the stall owner’s wife smiled and said to Lin Tian, "If it makes you uncomfortable, just come to my place more often to eat! Auntie promises to satisfy your appetite!"

"Then... thank you very much!"

Lin Tian coughed lightly, smiled, and could only sit down again.

Since they said so, he wouldn’t be overly courteous.

"Big brother, you’re from out of town, right? Your accent doesn’t sound like it’s from our East Mountain Province!"

At this moment, the girl hugged her little bowl and sat beside Lin Tian, blinking her big eyes with curiosity and asked.

"I’m from Southern Continent!"

Lin Tian shook his head, replied with a smile, and didn’t explain further.

"Southern Continent! That’s far! I’ve never been there! Heard it’s very hot there..."

The girl widened her beautiful eyes in surprise and said, "Big brother, are you here to study at a university? Make sure you come to Hu’s Small Record to eat often! My mom’s cooking is famous on this food street! By the way, my name is Hu Xiaoxiao! What’s your name, big brother?"

As she spoke, Hu Xiaoxiao buried her head and took a bite, her beautiful eyes filled with curiosity as she stared at Lin Tian.

From the first moment she saw Lin Tian, she felt an inexplicable sense of affinity, a very natural kind.

It seemed as if this young man was inherently close.

Moreover, for a long time.

Hu Xiaoxiao and her mother depended on each other for survival, living on the small earnings from this stall.

Especially since her mother had been using the earnings to support her education.

She had always been extremely kind-hearted!

Treating Lin Tian to a meal wasn’t a big deal, and it could gain favor from many new customers!

"My name is Lin Tian! Thanks for the treat; let’s consider it as me owing you a meal!"

Lin Tian nodded with a smile, feeling a bit embarrassed as he expressed his gratitude.

"Young man, no need to be so polite!"

At this moment, Hu Xiaoxiao’s mother brought a bowl of red, transparent boiled noodles forward, and said with a smile, "Here’s your roasted red noodles! It’s Auntie’s specialty!"

"Thank you very much!"

Lin Tian hurriedly expressed his thanks.

Once the mother walked away, Hu Xiaoxiao urged, "Lin Tian, big brother, quickly try it! See how my mother’s cooking is!"

Roasted red noodles?

Lin Tian heard it for the first time.

He nodded, trying a bite.

It was smooth and crispy, flavored with sweet aroma and a hint of spiciness; the taste was excellent!

"It’s really nice! I must come a few more times if I get the chance!"

Lin Tian couldn’t help but praise.

It brightened Hu Xiaoxiao’s beautiful eyes, filling her face with excitement.

"By the way, let me ask you something!"

Lin Tian raised his head, saying, "Have you been to the sea? Do you know there’s a huge sea fog to the east of Mizhou City that’s disorienting?"

Upon hearing this, a look of sadness suddenly appeared on Hu Xiaoxiao’s face.

She paused, consumed a few more bites silently.

"I used to go to the sea often!"

It seemed Hu Xiaoxiao remembered something unpleasant, as she lifted her head, the excitement in her expression gone, absent-mindedly shook her head, saying, "Big brother, I’ve never seen the sea fog you’re talking about! Besides, the ships have radar navigation; how could we get lost?"

"You often go to the sea?"

Lin Tian asked in surprise.

"Yes!"

Hu Xiaoxiao pursed her little lips and shook her head, saying, "A long time ago, when I was very young, I used to go to the sea often with my dad, so I’m familiar with the sea! Later, dad vanished somewhere, leaving just me and mom..."

At this, Lin Tian understood immediately.

It seemed that Hu Xiaoxiao’s parents likely divorced.

Now, the mother and daughter depended on each other.

And how could Hu Xiaoxiao have never seen the sea fog before?

Could it be that ordinary people couldn’t detect it at all?

Lin Tian was puzzled but decided not to pursue the question further.

"You’re in high school now?"

After eating a few bites in silence, Lin Tian casually asked again.

"Yes!"

Hu Xiaoxiao nodded in response, "After school, I come here to eat and treat it as dinner while also helping my mom! Once the time comes, I head to evening study sessions!"

Such a filial child!

Lin Tian couldn’t help but internally sigh.

"Xiaoxiao! You’re really here!"

A voice full of delight sounded from the side.

A Porsche was stopped next to the stall, and three boys stepped out, the lead one dressed stylishly, clearly a rich kid.

He approached excitedly towards Hu Xiaoxiao.

"Chen Feng, why are you here again?"

Upon seeing the boy, Hu Xiaoxiao’s face changed, showing helplessness.

"Haha... it’s been ages since I had anything from here!"

Chen Feng seemed unaware of Hu Xiaoxiao’s reaction, immediately calling out to her mother, "Auntie, give me some tasty food too!"

Hu Lan noticed them early, showing a trace of helplessness on her tired face.

"Chen Feng, Auntie is out of ingredients today; we’re closing the stall!"

Hu Lan shook her head, saying directly to Chen Feng, "Look, Xiaoxiao is now in her second year of high school, a crucial time for her studies. She needs to attend a good university. Please stop pestering her! Unlike you, rich kids, exam results may differ but we can’t compare to you!"

"Hey, isn’t it about university? Xiaoxiao could come with me; there’s plenty of prospects. You won’t need this rundown place anymore! As for attending university, I’ll throw some money and sort it out!"

Chen Feng waved dismissively, saying carelessly, "Nowadays, money is everything. Auntie, do you think going to university would make a difference? That’s nonsense; a bottom rung is still a bottom rung!"

"Chen Feng, my mom and I aren’t like you with such vulgar ideas! We have hands and feet; we can earn what we need!"

Hu Xiaoxiao stood up, reprimanding Chen Feng’s actions angrily, "Leave me alone! Don’t come pestering me again!"

"Please, stop bothering Xiaoxiao. Regardless, I won’t agree, Xiaoxiao is still young!"

Hu Lan spoke firmly, pleadingly to Chen Feng.

But.

Upon hearing this, Chen Feng’s face slightly darkened, then signaled to the two boys with him.

"Leave here in a minute!"

The two boys started to drive away the already sparse customers.

Those customers, upon noticing the car, knew better to stay quiet, feeling helpless and exiting silently.

Seeing this, Hu Lan and Hu Xiaoxiao were visibly angry.

"Someone this young can’t let go of my girl so easily as if their face can be forgotten?"

Ignoring the mother and daughter’s anger, Chen Feng sat at the table.

"You..."

Witnessing Chen Feng’s brazen act, Hu Xiaoxiao was furious, yet helpless, unsure of what to do.