The Snack We Could Still Afford
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The three walk to Yongkang Street and only then realize their wallet has just a few coins left.
A Zhe says they definitely cannot afford such famous beef noodles.
They want to leave, but the tofu pudding auntie calls them back.
She says, “You can still afford a small bowl of tofu pudding, so sit down first.”
After the scallion pancake vendor next door hears this, he cuts three small pieces too.
He says, “You may not be able to afford a whole one, but surely you can pay for one tasting bite.”
The friends get more embarrassed as they eat and take out their route map to mark stars for each shop.
In the end, even the beef noodle shop they originally could not afford sends over a small bowl of soup.
They leave all the coins and feel that the most valuable thing today is not the snacks, but the feeling of being warmly cared for.
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