Chapter 63: Out to Find Food

"Rulin Noodle" is located in the City Hall area, the commercial and administrative center of Seoul. It is a specialized noodle shop that makes udon and somen by hand using buckwheat flour. Since its opening in 1957, the shop has a history of over 50 years, making it a well-deserved old-established brand in the area. It has maintained its original menu for decades, accumulating a large following, and during busy lunch hours, you can even see long lines of people waiting to be seated. Although buckwheat noodles are a common dish in China, it's worth trying the unique flavors of this foreign land at this shop.

The main dish of buckwheat noodles has remained unchanged since the shop's inception. While other items like drinks and rice have seen some changes, the portion sizes and flavors have remained consistent. Almost all ingredients are sourced from Korea, and the shop has always insisted on ordering directly from renowned producers. Starting with the simple sale of handmade noodles, the shop gradually made noodle dishes popular, earning the love of the general public.

One of the signature dishes at the shop is the mixed buckwheat noodles, which is similar to a mixed noodle dish. It is made with ingredients such as chili sauce, spinach, kudzu, and shredded egg. Not only does it look colorful, but it also has a unique fragrance from the various ingredients, with the chili sauce being the highlight. If you find it too spicy, you can add the complimentary herbal soup to reduce the spiciness and enhance the flavor.

The shop is not very large, but it has a steady flow of customers. Li Shenxing entered the shop and ordered a serving of mixed buckwheat noodles to eat.

"Hmm~! The taste is indeed excellent. No wonder it's a recommended dish by netizens. It's refreshing, chewy, and has a moderate spiciness. The side dishes are also delicious," Li Shenxing nodded, praising it in his heart.

Since the shop only serves noodles and has no other dishes to order, Li Shenxing finished his meal quickly, but he still felt unsatisfied and not fully full.

After paying, Li Shenxing drove to the night market food street at the East Gate Market, where he bought some spicy stir-fried rice cakes, rice sausages, and spicy chicken claws. He then drove to a shaved ice shop in Samcheong-dong, which is very popular and highly recommended online.

When Li Shenxing entered the shop, he realized that it not only serves shaved ice but also has a famous coffee menu. Although it is located behind a building on a small street in Samcheong-dong, the small Western-style building made of bricks and tiles is easy to find.

The shop has three floors, each with a layout similar to a typical living room and bedroom. Comfortable seating, beautiful chandeliers, atmospheric murals, soft lighting, and gentle English songs create a cozy atmosphere. Ordering a beautiful waffle and a drink, you will be reluctant to leave. On sunny days, you can sit on the terrace and enjoy the view outside.

The shop's decor style perfectly matches Li Shenxing's aesthetic, making it a great place to relax for the whole day.

The shop's signature dish is the fresh mango series, which uses fresh mangoes air-freighted daily from the Philippines to make delicious and healthy fresh mango waffles, fresh mango shaved ice, and fresh mango juice.

The fresh mango waffle is made with a freshly baked waffle base, topped with rich fresh cream, a generous amount of fresh mango slices, a scoop of Haagen-Dazs mango ice cream, and finished with a piece of dark chocolate. The beautiful presentation is so exquisite that it makes you hesitate to take a bite, yet your mouth waters at the sight.

The waffle is warm, soft, and sweet, with crunchy walnuts inside. When mixed with the fresh cream, it has a rich and not overly sweet flavor. The deliciousness of the Haagen-Dazs mango ice cream is self-evident. The combination is simply perfect!

However, the fresh mango waffle, due to its high cream content, has a high calorie count and is not suitable for Hyo-ri, who is currently maintaining her figure. Therefore, Li Shenxing chose to take away a fresh mango shaved ice.

Food lovers who enjoy shaved ice must try this unique fresh mango shaved ice. It is refreshing and fragrant, with a layer of fresh mango juice in the middle. The top is covered with a generous amount of fresh mango slices, and the mango ice cream is still from Haagen-Dazs. You can taste them individually or mix them together to experience the wonderful combination of different flavors.

After buying the items, Li Shenxing drove straight home.

When he got home, he saw that Hyo-ri had not yet returned, so he put the shaved ice in the fridge to keep it from melting.

He placed the spicy stir-fried rice cakes, rice sausages, and spicy chicken claws on separate plates, took a can of cold beer, and brought them to the living room. He sat on the carpet, leaning against the sofa, and started eating while watching TV.

"Xiao Xie, drive carefully, bye~!" Hyo-ri waved to the car, turned around, and opened the door to go inside.

"I'm back~!" Hyo-ri called out as she entered the entrance.

"Oh? You're back!" Li Shenxing walked out of the living room, hugged Hyo-ri, and kissed her, "I bought you a dessert, you'll definitely like it."

"What is it?" Hyo-ri asked happily.

"Sit down first, I'll bring it to you." Li Shenxing led Hyo-ri to the living room, made her sit on the sofa, and then went to the kitchen.

As soon as Hyo-ri sat down, she saw the beer and snacks on the table. She glanced at Li Shenxing's back and, while he wasn't paying attention, quickly picked up the beer, took a few gulps, and put it back in its original position. She wiped her mouth and sat back on the sofa.

"Tap tap tap... Fresh mango shaved ice, how does it look? This shop is very popular online, and I drove to Samcheong-dong to get it." Li Shenxing proudly presented the shaved ice to Hyo-ri.

"Wow~!!! It looks so delicious." Hyo-ri's eyes sparkled as she stared at it.

"Go ahead, eat it before it melts." Li Shenxing handed her a spoon.

"Wait, let me take a picture first." Hyo-ri took out her phone and started taking pictures of the shaved ice.

Li Shenxing shook his head in silence and continued eating his snacks.

"Huh? Why is it half gone?" When he picked up the beer to drink, Li Shenxing noticed something was off. He remembered that the beer was just opened and he hadn't had more than a few sips before Hyo-ri came back.

Hyo-ri stuck out her tongue stealthily, put away her phone, picked up the spoon, and started eating the shaved ice, covering up the taste of the beer in her mouth.

Li Shenxing glanced at Hyo-ri, who was silent, and said, "Hey, did you drink it?"

"Huh?" Hyo-ri feigned ignorance, "I didn't drink it, don't believe me? You can smell it, Oppa." Hyo-ri pouted and came to Li Shenxing.

"Really?" Li Shenxing leaned in.

"See, I told you... Mmm... Mmm..." Before she could finish, Li Shenxing kissed her, cutting off her words.

The faint scent of mango lingered in their mouths. When Hyo-ri was almost out of breath, Li Shenxing finally let her go.

Feeling a bit weak from the lack of oxygen, Hyo-ri leaned against Li Shenxing's chest, her face flushed and her eyes seductive.

"This is just a small punishment. If you lie to me again, hmm! I'll give you a big punishment." Li Shenxing 'taught' her with a smug look.

Hyo-ri, who had regained her composure, rolled her eyes at Li Shenxing and picked up the spoon to continue eating the shaved ice.

"By the way," Li Shenxing, while eating the spicy rice cakes, suddenly remembered something, "Kitty, did you accept an outdoor variety show?"

"How did you know, Oppa? I haven't told you yet," Hyo-ri asked in surprise.

"Today, Shi Ge called me to meet at a coffee shop. He told me he accepted a new variety show, and the list of invitees included you and Seo-ru. He also invited me to join. I wasn't sure whether to accept, so I came back to discuss it with you," Li Shenxing said after taking a sip of beer.

Hyo-ri thought for a moment and asked, "What do you think, Oppa?"

"I don't really care, but it would be nice to work together with you," Li Shenxing shrugged and said.