Chapter 42 Holy Communion
“Mr. Blue, you don’t have to really take me home…” Klein couldn’t help but speak when he saw that Old Blue was still walking with him on Daffodil Street and had no intention of leaving.
The destination of the public carriage was Daffodil Street in Klein's newspaper. At this time, they had already stepped into the street and walked slowly.
Old Bruce looked a little strange, and said:
"It's okay, we're on the way... Well, I have quite a few houses around here."
"Huh?" Klein thought he had heard it wrong, and then asked, "Mr. Blue also lives nearby?"
Old Blue skillfully led Klein into the lettuce and meat market and said:
"When I was young, houses on this street were not very expensive. You know, rich people wouldn't live here, and poorer people couldn't afford to live here... I saved some money during those years as a punisher and bought some houses. Now I rent them out under the Tingen City Housing Improvement Company... If you live nearby, I might still be your landlord."
WTF! Klein was shocked. The priestess was actually a rent collector! She was indeed the descendant of a time traveler...
"Mr. Blue, I'm currently renting at No. 2 Narcissus Street with my brother and sister..." A discount on the rent! Mr. Priestess! Klein was looking forward to it and took the paper bag that Old Blue had just bought the ingredients from.
"Number 2..." Old Blue smiled, "I won't even talk about giving you a gift. After all, with your salary as a night watchman, you can move to a better house in a while..."
Damn it! No! Send it to me! Klein resisted the urge to hug his thigh, remained calm, and continued to listen.
"I'm old now, and I'm attached to the place where I grew up, so I don't want to leave this area. But you're different. Just now you said you have a sister and a brother. Well, I'll go to No. 2 Narcissus Street to say hello. Don't worry about the rent. Just live there until you have the confidence to move to a better environment..."
The weekly rent is 12 soli, and the furniture fee is 3 pence... one month... one year... Klein quickly calculated the bill in his mind... and then said a little embarrassedly:
"Mr. Blue... this is too generous of you. I just thought maybe I could give you a discount..."
Old Blue picked out a lively Tussock fish and prepared to make delicious fried fish, saying:
"After being in contact with Feifan for a long time, you will understand that there are many things that money cannot buy... I am willing to invest in you, I am optimistic about your future, and I don't mind showing my kindness..."
“It’s just some rent… As a Beyonder, if you are still struggling with basic living, you may be under too much pressure and go astray…”
"You may not know that the name of the fortune teller's next sequence potion is Joker... If the materials in the underground trading market had not just been consumed..."
I know it too well... The potion you consumed was used on me... Klein picked up the bag of fish and felt that this scene was too familiar. He used to help his elders pick up vegetables in the same way when he accompanied them to the market...
Klein's lips curled up slightly. Old Blue looked like he was going to make lunch himself... That wouldn't do. I had to show my appreciation... How about trying the blood curd? The delicacy passed down by the priestess's ancestors? No, no, I shouldn't know about his family's delicacy... I still had to make Western food... He followed Old Blue and bought some ingredients, planning to make tomato oxtail soup and tomato beef brisket to entertain the old man after returning home.
"Ahhh, woof!"
Arriving at No. 11 Daffodil Street, Klein heard a dog barking through the door. He couldn't help but look at Old Blue in surprise, "You also have a dog? A hound?"
Old Blue opened the door with his key, held down Ah Fu's head as he rushed out, and rubbed it. "Yes, I just bought it a few days ago, but it's not a hound. It's 4.5 pounds, which is quite expensive..."
“4.5 pounds… not bad, not too outrageous… a not-so-good formal suit…” Klein looked closely and saw that the dog was black and white, with erect ears and blue eyes. “It really looks like a husky… damn, isn’t this a husky?”
Ah Fu wagged his tail quickly, happily welcoming the return of his master. His head was stroked by the big hand, and he felt very comfortable. Then he saw a figure holding food behind the old man. He was stunned at first, and then excited to play with his new friend. For some reason, he felt very close to this person...
"It seems that Ah Fu likes you very much," Old Blue looked at the Husky circling around Klein and was a little amused. Who is its owner? Is it returning to its roots? Is it directly transforming into the "Guardian of Sefirah Castle"?
“Afu… what a nice name.” Short for Alfred? What an easy-to-remember name… Klein couldn’t help but feel fond of it as he watched Afu being so affectionate towards him.
"Well, as long as you like it..." Old Blue felt a little sorry that he didn't have a mobile phone. Otherwise, he could just take a photo and post it on WeChat Moments with the title "The Lord of Sefirah Castle and the dog he praised". Wouldn't the real Fulgrim dogs be so angry that their mouths would stretch to the back of their heads? Do they look like that? Then just ignore what I said.
He led Klein to the kitchen and said, "Klein, just put down the ingredients. Go to the living room. You can also read today's newspaper. It may be in the mailbox outside the door. I have subscribed to various newspapers. Some of them are quite interesting."
Klein put down the ingredients and glanced at the kitchen. He found that the layout here was not much different from Narcissus No. 2, except that the cabinets and tableware were more exquisite. He felt relieved and said:
"Mr. Blue, you are so polite. Please allow me to make lunch and you can take a rest first... I was supposed to invite you to my house, but my family is not here at noon. I will definitely invite you to my house next time."
Old Blue wiped his hands and saw Klein’s serious expression. He said:
"Okay, I'll definitely visit you then. I'll leave the kitchen to you. Be careful."
Why do I feel like my mother watching me cook for the first time? Be careful... Well, Mr. Blue's family uses gas for cooking... Fortunately, we also use this device after moving to No. 2 Daffodil... If we were still at Iron Cross Street, I would have to take out the stove and add coal to make a fire, right?
"Don't worry, I often cook at home to improve the meals for my brother and sister." Klein opened the paper bag, found the oxtail, beef brisket, etc. that were packed separately, cleaned and marinated them, and boiled water on the fire. All the steps were done in an orderly manner.
That is, Benson's cooking skills... well, it is said to be very average... Old Bruce took today's newspaper, sat on the single sofa next to the fireplace, and read it leisurely, waiting for the holy communion made by "I Cook". Should it be called the holy communion?
Well, remember this moment, August 1349, 8, Tuesday, 20:12 noon, the Beacon of Destiny, the King of Time and Space, the Incarnation of Sefirah Castle, the Ruler of the Spirit World, the Lord of Mysteries, the Heavenly Venerable Fushengxuanhuang, the great Mr. Fool, personally cooked meals for His most loyal believers.
Second update, thanks to the book friend 20201007141927092 for the monthly ticket! Thank you all for watching! The book friend's name is really long...
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