What is cat tongue?
Refers to some people who are afraid of high temperature eating...
And cats.
Rather than hot food, Tamago-sama prefers ice cream that is refreshing and relieves the heat.
In the past, when Yoko was in Liyue Port, in the hot summer, she spent some money to buy an ice cream from the vendor, the kind that could be split in half, and Yoko and Okko each had half.
Mistress Yuzi would stick out her pink and tender little tongue and lick it in small sips, enjoying the delicious food. Her tongue would feel sweet and cool.
The cat is happy.
Ever since she became a ghost and lost her sense of taste, even if she earned tens of millions of dollars as an idol and could buy a mountain of ice cream, she still couldn't appreciate the sweetness and happiness she once had.
Alas, Maomao sighed.
But this year's Hai Lantern Festival, Mr. Zhongli in the Hall of Rebirth, told her how to use some method to allow her to taste the food for a short time!
Hee, the cat is happy.
However, in the middle of winter, there was no place selling ice cream in Liyue Port, Maomao sighed again.
Walking in the market, Tamako-sama was not determined to find the ice cream, but was entrusted by Yoko with the important task of buying some ingredients and making a table of delicious food in the evening.
What's as delicious as sweet ice cream?
Tamago-sama likes sweets.
She suddenly remembered that when Yoko was a kitten in Liyue Port, during a Liyue people's festival, Yoko bought ginger, onion, pork and other ingredients, chopped them into fillings, rolled out the dough, and wrapped many ears with her skillful hands. shaped buns!
Hahaha, these are dumplings.
The big boss's laughter seemed to still linger in the ears of Okja-sama. The big boss who liked to wear sunglasses to look cool corrected Okja-sama's misconceptions.
Dumplings are dumplings, and steamed buns are steamed buns. They are different.
What's different?
Mr. Tamago didn't understand. It was obvious that the fillings were wrapped in dough. The difference was that one was small and one was big, and one was boiled and the other was steamed.
To create a new term just for such a slight difference... is not very smart.
Lord Tamago was disdainful.
During the Hai Lantern Festival last year, Lady Okko didn't find Yoko. She was not interested in dumplings and couldn't taste them. When Big Boss and Yan'er gathered around to eat dumplings, Lady Tamago quietly slipped away, turned into a cat, and hid in On the branch, looking at the people below, he curled up into a ball and fell asleep.
This year, Yoko was found, and she also lived with Master Yuzi in Liyue Port and Shengsheng Hall.
It's the annual Lantern Festival again, and Yoko follows the local customs. She is very interested in dumplings, so it's hard for Tamako-sama to also like dumplings.
Master Yuzi thought, when Yoko heard Mr. Zhongli said that he could restore my sense of taste, he hugged me and turned around several times in joy.
Rather than being able to eat dumplings, being hugged by Yoko made Tamako-sama happier.
Speaking of which, when Yoko made dumplings for the first time, Tamako-sama secretly ate one. It was so hot that Tamako-sama felt like her tongue was cooked. That dumpling left a bad impression on Tamako-sama.
Master Tamako doesn’t understand why Yoko sheds tears when eating dumplings. Is it because they are hot? At that time, Tamako-sama couldn't speak yet and could only meow to attract Yoko's attention.
The generous Tamako-sama is willing to let Yoko wipe away her tears with her beautiful white fur.
This year there will be an event performance in the evening. Unlike the first time, Ms. Yuzi is already a mature idol. Sister Bai Zhi will take a vacation when the performance is approaching to relax and perform better.
So Tamako-sama was arranged by Yoko to buy groceries.
Master Yuzi shook her head after hearing this, but it was Yoko's request, so there was nothing she could do~
"Three bundles of green onions, N pounds of pork..." Master Tamago took out a small piece of paper with Yoko's thoughtful remarks written on it.
"Those who come by, take a look! Spring couplets handwritten by Traveler and Lord Paimon! Buy one, get one free! Take a look, if you come by!"
“Those who have money support themselves with money, and those who don’t have money support themselves with others!”
Master Tamako put down the small note and saw an acquaintance.
Ying and her white elf.
Lord Okja has always been curious about what kind of animal Paimon turned into?
In addition to Ying and Paimon, there is also that guy, who is lying on the old man's chair, drinking tea leisurely, without any enthusiasm of a merchant!
"Hey, Master Yuzi, have you eaten?" Paimon greeted enthusiastically.
"We ate...what are you doing?"
"Hey, Ying and I wrote a few more Spring Festival couplets and set up a stall to sell them. Do you want one?" Paimeng promoted.
Spring couplets...oh, this is what Big Boss and Yoko posted this morning.
Master Yuzi said, "The Spring Festival couplets have been pasted, there is no need."
Moreover, the big boss wrote it herself. According to her, all blessings are obtained by oneself.
not understand.
Even if he doesn't know calligraphy, Lord Yuzi can tell that Mr. Zhongli can write better than the big boss.
But to put it bluntly, he is no longer a qualified part-time worker.
"Brother Lin Ye, are you here to sell calligraphy this year? Let's see..." A noble and handsome young man came over and praised the guy. He seemed to understand this very well, and he frequently spoke out some elegant words and spoke highly of him. .
Master Yuzi thought, since he knows the art, this person must be good at writing.
"By the way, Ying, Paimon, Linye-sama, the big boss asked us to notify you if we meet you, and go to Shengtang to have New Year's Eve dinner in the evening."
"Shen He is also there." Master Yuzi added.
"Well, I understand." Lin Ye smiled.
Master Yuzi said goodbye to Ying, Paimon, and Lin Ye. Master Yuzi continued her grocery shopping trip and met Qi Liangliang who was delivering express delivery.
These are good friends.
Master Tamako took the initiative to say hello.
"Happy Hai Lantern Festival!" Qi Liangliang said, "I'm going to deliver packages. These are all delayed items, so I'll leave first!"
Lady Yuzi looked at Kiraragi's retreating figure, she shouldn't be so busy, otherwise she wouldn't have time to be with Yoko.
But she is still a little envious of Qi Liangliang's ability to be energetic and passionate about her work every day. When Master Tamako thinks about the strange requests that her fans like, she feels overwhelmed.
The vegetable market was filled with chaos, and Mr. Yuzi wandered around in confusion.
"Woof!"
A dog bit the hem of Okja-sama's skirt and led her to a place with few people.
It's Lamia.
"Why are you here?" Lamia asked in surprise.
"Why are you here?" Master Yuzi was equally surprised.
"Buying vegetables," Lamia said matter-of-factly, "Isn't this the Lantern Festival? I should follow the local customs and make some food that suits my taste."
Master Yuzi's impression of Lamia is still ordering takeout from Wanmintang. It is a special meal and the price is on the high side. However, Lamia has a house in Liyue Port and does not need to pay back the mortgage. It can only cost a lot for a month. I have a lot of money, so I live a comfortable life.
It's not like some witch who always longs for her own little nest.
"Whatever you want, I'll help you."
In Lamia's perception, Lady Tamako is an alien among humans, in other words, she is Lamia's close companion, so the naturally cold-blooded Lady Siren will also show enthusiasm.
Master Tamako thought for a while and accepted Lamia's kindness.
Half an hour later, Lord Okja returned to the Hall of Purity, carrying large and small bags and several bundles of green onions as tall as a person.
The big boss rolled up her sleeves and kneaded the dough, her technique was very similar to Tai Chi, and her cheeks were still stained with flour.
Walnut is completely fake.
The main force still has to look at Shen He and Yoko.
"Bought it."
"Thank you for your hard work, Master Tamako." Yoko smiled.
Master Yuzi hummed.
Putting down the ingredients for making dumplings, Master Yuzi hid aside, lowered his presence, and watched silently.
I don’t know why, but seeing Yoko, Shen He, and the big boss doing something together makes Tamako-sama feel at ease.
At this time, Yan'er, Yuxi and other colleagues came out of the room, and they were responsible for posting Spring Festival couplets.
There are many rooms in the Hall of Purity, and it takes a long time to post them. Even if it is an institution that does nothing, some red and festive couplets will still be posted during the Hailantern Festival.
After all, does Hutao like happy burials? What if there are some ghosts hidden in the Hall of Rebirth, and let them feel the atmosphere of the festival, maybe they are moved and reincarnated?
Yan'er called Master Yuzi for help. Master Yuzi wanted to show himself hardworking and capable in front of Yoko, but he thought about it in his heart.
It was busy until the afternoon, when Lin Ye, Ying and Paimeng came to the door, and the dumplings were wrapped and ready to be cooked.
"Good luck and good luck."
"Congratulations on getting rich."
Master Yuzi saw Lin Ye and Hu Tao bowing to each other and shouting various blessings, which seemed to be hinting at something.
Paimon tilted his head curiously.
Ying said helplessly.
"Shouldn't the red envelope be given tomorrow when we celebrate the New Year?"
Lin Ye and Hu Tao were stunned and stared at Ying.
"what?"
"auspicious…"
"Congratulations…"
Ying hugged Pai Mengrun and helped Shen He make dumplings.
Steaming hot dumplings come out of the pan.
It gets cold at dusk, and you can breathe out white air when you open your mouth. There is a stone table under the jujube tree, and seven or eight people gather around it.
Mr. Zhongli came and used a secret method to restore Master Yuzi's sense of taste.
"Try it." Yoko said softly.
She brought a bowl to Lord Tamako.
Lady Tamako didn't move. She saw the big boss holding a bowl and placing it in front of the portrait of Emperor Yanwang, lighting incense and burning paper.
The big boss muttered something, not knowing what to say.
"Hu Tao is bribing the Stove Lord," Lin Ye explained. "Yan Prince is also considered the Stove Lord. Fire is needed for meals, and fire is also used for funerals. Hu Tao is thanking the Stove Lord for his care throughout the year."
Zhongli said, "Hall Master Hu is determined."
Lady Yuzi nodded and tried to eat the first dumpling, which was stuffed with chives and meat. She picked it up with chopsticks, blew on it, and ate it in small bites.
The biggest difference between leek eggs and leek meat is that the latter contains meat oil, which makes it more fragrant.
Tamago-sama ate a few, they were delicious, that's all.
She observed the others, Yan'er was devouring food, Yu Xi was gentle, Sister Bai Zhi and Yoko were communicating about work, the big boss, the second boss and Shen He were chatting about the past, which happened before Lord Yuzi joined the Rebirth Hall.
"By the way, we have to set off firecrackers." Hutao thought of something.
"Tamako-sama, do you want to let him go?"
don't want.
Master Yuzi watched Hutao hook a string of firecrackers with a wooden branch, making a noisy crackling sound.
Cat ears are very sensitive, so Lady Tamako hid aside. When she was about to cover her ears, she heard a small meow.
I lowered my head and saw a thin and dirty little black cat. It might be a stray cat that sneaked in.
"Meow~"
"..."
Be hungry.
When no one was paying attention, Master Yuzi put the remaining dumplings into a bowl, squatted down, and handed them to the little black cat.
The little black cat buried its head in eating.
Lady Tamako reached out and stroked the little black cat. She didn't mind being dirty to the same kind of cat.
Looking at this little black cat, Master Yuzi thought of the days before, the Liyue Port where Yoko left, the Hai Lantern Festival, or every day, fighting for food with stray cats, alone, without a home.
As for dumplings, what are they?
Lady Yuzi thought of this, and she turned to look at the bustling crowd. Everyone was accompanied.
Yoko noticed Master Tamako in the corner, walked over, saw the little black cat, knelt down and petted it.
"You were just as dirty as it was, and you didn't realize it was a white cat at all," Yoko said.
Master Yuzi said nothing.
She just smiled.
Tamago-sama still doesn’t think the dumplings are delicious. They are still very hot when they are freshly cooked.
However, the cat secretly made a wish.
I hope that during the Hai Lantern Festival next year, we can be like today, with people we care about around us, and we can do some unfamiliar customs together to pass the time, and that’s enough.
This should be called happiness.
