It’s just our bad luck. When they returned to the stream, it was nearly noon. The weather had cleared, but unexpectedly, a cloud blew in from nowhere, and suddenly a few raindrops started falling, gently brushing over our shoulders like willow catkins. It was truly a case of “sunshine in the east, rain in the… Continue reading NWAFAM 099: Drunken Tongue

Old Acquaintance It was already late, and everyone was utterly exhausted. Seeing that Lü Yanjia looked displeased, and not knowing his background, Yu Jinnian did not want to cause any trouble. He simply stepped in front of Qing Huan and said, "We must have mistaken you for someone else," and hurried back to their room.… Continue reading NWAFAM 098: Tibetan Rice Balls

"But you can't use this kitchen for free, young master. You'll need to give me something in return." Green willows and fragrant grass, light blossoms and soft reds—spring has arrived again. After traveling north for several days, just before reaching Taoxi, Sui Sui suddenly caught a cold. Though she was a young and energetic girl,… Continue reading NWAFAM 097: Complete Happiness

This journey extends thousands of miles, and only you are my way home. Ji Hong understood that Aunt Xu's health was not good, so he specially arranged for Dr. Luo and his disciples to guard her day and night, fearing that something unexpected might happen. But just earlier, Dr. Luo had said there was some… Continue reading NWAFAM 096: Head Down

Nian Nian was ill today, had no food to eat, so pitiful. A spring rain came down, finally extinguishing the fire at the noodle shop. The Fang Family Inn had already been fully booked by Min Xuefei. All outsiders were cleared out, leaving behind only a few attendants like Shi Qing, Hua Yi, Duan Ming,… Continue reading NWAFAM 095: The White Cocoon Candy

It really is venison. "Something's wrong! Fire, there's a fire—!" A night watchman banged his gong, running out in a panic. In his haste, he bumped straight into Su Ting, who had just turned out from an alley. Both were stunned from the impact, and the watchman's gong slipped from his hand, screeching as it… Continue reading NWAFAM 094: Grilled Meat

A dark and windy night In early February, with spring approaching, the weather gradually warmed, and it was a perfect time for the revival of all things. Just two days before, Yu Jinnian had been planning to lead everyone from the Noodle House out to enjoy the spring. But when the first signs of spring… Continue reading NWAFAM 093: Pine Nut Chicken

Return to the capital? In the morning, Yu Jinnian was supervising Ji Hong doing push-ups on the bed while he himself sat at the desk, writing from memory the "Inner Canon of Medicine." Memorization is a fundamental skill. Whether or not he takes on disciples in the future, whether or not it’s Su Ting, he… Continue reading NWAFAM 092: Sweet Porridge

On the second day of the second month, the Dragon raises its head, the fragrance of fried beans fills the air, and people are busy spreading rain. Yu Jinnian carried a basket of peanuts and soybeans. The beans had been washed and sun-dried the night before, and today they were brought into the kitchen. He… Continue reading NWAFAM 091: Candied Beans

Don't disappoint your soulmate Two dark coffins were secretly brought into a noodle shop overnight. Yu Jinnian looked down at Bai Haitang lying in one of the coffins and thought to himself that his worst fear had come true. The disparity between an actor and a scholar was always there. Bai Haitang had always been… Continue reading NWAFAM 090: Brown Sugar Sponge Cake