N-A-A Chapter 808 Flower God Birthday Festival (9)
Chapter 808 Flower God Birthday Festival (9)
Gan Yu said softly with concern, "You didn't eat breakfast. That's not good. You're still in the critical period of growth, so you have to keep up with your nutrition. Next time, remember to eat on time, okay?"
She smiled gently and pointed to the stall: "Come, take a look. Is there anything you want to eat here? Sister will treat you."
“Although they are all vegetarian dishes, the aroma is so fragrant that just smelling it makes people happy~”
"Thank you...sister." Yiya smiled sweetly, gently squeezed Ganyu's soft hand, then skipped to the stall behind her and started picking food with great interest.
At this time, Ganyu turned her head, her eyes gentle but with a hint of solemnity, and looked at Ying and Paimon: "Ying, Paimon, although the senior entrusted Iya to your care, it is not appropriate for me to interfere too much."
"But as one of Iya's elders, I still hope that you can pay more attention in the future."
Her tone was gentle but could not be ignored. She said, "He is still in the growth stage. Three meals a day must not be neglected, let alone skipped."
"It was an accident! It was a complete accident!" Ying scratched her head in embarrassment, her cheeks slightly red.
In fact, she never neglected Yiya's diet on weekdays - not only did she provide three meals a day, but she also often prepared late-night snacks. Sometimes, when Paimon sneaked out to find snacks, she would always pull Yiya to share them.
Today is indeed an exception.
I have to rush to attend the Flower Goddess Birthday Festival early in the morning and meet up with Dina Zedai. Time is so tight that I can't even take a breath, let alone prepare breakfast.
Paimon also felt a little embarrassed and quickly changed the subject. He looked up at the stall where Iya was and said in a feigned surprise, "Wow~ It smells so good! But... it seems like they're all vegetarian?"
Dina Zedai smiled slightly and patiently explained, "This is the exclusive stall area for the Seven Fresh Table dishes."
Upon hearing this, the busy stall owner Amar looked up, a glint of admiration in his eyes. "Wow, young lady, you have good eyesight! You recognized her at a glance. Could she be a devout follower of the Little Auspicious Grass King?"
Dina Zedai smiled and nodded, her expression respectful and warm.
Amar smiled warmly and said, "In that case, Your Excellency, the Little King of Auspicious Grass, I will serve this meal to you all with my heart, free of charge!"
"Thank you boss!"
Everyone thanked him in unison, their tone full of gratitude and joy.
At this moment, Paimon suddenly remembered a strange word that Dina Zedai had mentioned earlier. He tilted his head and asked curiously:
"Wait... 'Seven Fresh Table'? What is that?"
She blinked and looked at Dina Zedai expectantly, waiting for an answer.
Dina Zedai smiled softly, like a spring breeze blowing across the lake: "This is a long-standing custom of the Flower God's Birthday Festival."
"In ancient times, every household in Xumi would carefully place seven special dishes representing local customs on the table on this day."
"For example, the most common ones are the Tree King Holy Body Mushroom, Moon Lotus, Rose, Sunset Fruit, Tribulation Lotus, Spice Fruit, and Dun Dun Peach, etc...."
"Each one carries gratitude to nature and praises life, and each symbolizes a virtue of the Xumi deity."
Looking at the bustling scene before her, Dina Zedai couldn't help but sigh, "I still remember when the Flower Goddess' Birthday Festival was held, there was only one stall here, standing cold and desolate in the wind."
She smiled softly and continued:
“Although that tradition embodies a respect for the gifts of nature, after all, it only sells common fruits and vegetables, lacking any novelty, so it is often not popular.”
"Later, Lord Caesar keenly noticed this situation and implemented reforms while respecting ancient customs—"
“It’s no longer just about visiting the seven unique products of Xumi, but about skillfully integrating them into culinary creations, reinterpreting tradition with ingenuity and flavor.”
"In this way, we can not only pass on the profound meaning of the festival, but also attract countless tourists from afar with a unique taste experience."
What are the results of the reform?
Just take a look at the stall owners who are still busy and welcoming customers with smiles, and the answer is self-evident.
[Caesar even cares about this? She's truly a Sumeru man's mother.]
【From being ignored to being hot? 】
[To be honest, whether it’s weekdays or holidays, the appeal of street food cannot be compared with fresh fruits and vegetables.]
[Xumeru cannot lose Caesar, just as the West cannot lose Jerusalem.]
Paimon sniffed the rich aroma wafting through the air, squinting his eyes and smiling. "Hmm—this vegetarian reform Caesar is promoting is fantastic! Even though it's all plant-based, smelling this fragrance…"
"I'm going to eat a lot today!"
It can be seen that this fragrance is really tempting, so tempting that Paimon directly chose to create his own idiom.
"Boss, give me one of each, this, this, and that!" She excitedly stretched out her little hand and pointed in front of the stall, as if what she saw was not food, but a feast of treasures.
Since the stall owner had already said with a smile that he would not charge a penny, the only thing she could do was to savor the food with respect and not let down his kindness and delicious taste.
"Nowadays, the area of stalls selling Seven Fresh Table delicacies has not only been greatly expanded, but also attracted a bustling crowd of people. It is very lively and lively, which is really touching." Dina Zedai looked at the brightly lit and bustling streets in front of her and couldn't help but sigh softly.
As a devout believer in the Little Auspicious Grass King since childhood, she has witnessed every step of the changes in the Flower God's Birthday Festival from simplicity to splendor over the years.
At this moment, witnessing this grand festive scene, an indescribable sense of belonging and sharing of honor and disgrace quietly surged in her heart.
Soon, the food Iya and Paimon ordered was ready and served piping hot. Everyone took a sip and found it delicious, truly living up to its reputation.
It has to be said that even in Xumi, a land where wisdom and nature blend together, Caesar's judgment is always trustworthy.
"Caesar's reforms are really great!" Paimon mumbled in praise as he chewed the dessert carefully made from Dun Dun peaches with relish, his cheeks puffed up like a squirrel hiding fruit.
Yiya quietly sipped the pastry in his hand—the delicate dough, kneaded with lavender Xumi rose petals, had a delightful fragrance. While the taste couldn't compare to the sumptuous feast he and Jun Bai had once enjoyed at Fengdeng Tower, it was still a truly exceptional experience, leaving a lasting impression.
Suddenly, Paimeng's eyes lit up, as if struck by inspiration. He tilted his head and thought, "Hmm~ I was thinking... if we were to use specific ingredients to symbolize the gods and cultures of various countries..."
"Just like the Grass Kingdom, Sumeru, uses vegetarian food to symbolize the Grass God."
"Didn't the streets of Nata, the Fire Nation, at its festival be filled with roasted poultry, roasted meatballs, and fragrant grilled steaks?"
"My mouth is watering just thinking about it!"
She turned to Ying with shining eyes and said excitedly, "Ying! Let's advance our trip to Nata! It's worth it just for the delicious food!"
Before he finished speaking, Yiya's little head immediately shook like a rattle: "No! Poultry! I don't want to eat it!" His voice was full of resistance.
Oops! I forgot there was a real bird here!
Paimon's heart tightened, and he quickly reached out and patted Yiya's back, comforting her gently, "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid. I won't eat it. I won't eat it. Let's just watch and not eat it, okay?"
Seeing this, Ying and Ganyu smiled at each other, their laughter as clear as wind chimes.
Ying took over the topic and jokingly said, "If you say that, then the Mond festival will be in vain. After all, it's the Kingdom of Wind."
Ganyu also chuckled and continued, "Then when we hold the Liyue celebration, we can't just give everyone a piece of ore as a snack, right?"
Paimon blushed, stammered a few times, and quickly changed the subject: "I, I'm full! Let's go check out other stalls!"
Gan Yu nodded gently: "Go slowly and be careful."
"Ganyu, aren't you coming with us?" Ying asked, turning around.
Ganyu looked at Yiya and smiled gently: "Seeing Paimon and little Yiya eating so happily, I'm also a little tempted and want to try these authentic flavors myself."
"When you come back, tell me which ones are most worth trying!" Paimon blinked, his face full of anticipation.
Then she looked at Yuan Xi again: "Yuan Xi, do you want to go shopping with us?"
Yuan Xi shook her head slightly and stood beside Gan Yu: "I'd better stay with Sister Gan Yu, so that we can both look after each other."
So, Ying and his group waved goodbye to Ganyu and Yuanxi, and under the guidance of Dina Zedai, continued to go deeper into the prosperous heart of the festival.
Before leaving, a faint whisper came from the wind -
"Sister Ganyu, haven't you always said you want to lose weight?"
"I used to think so...but lately...some people think I've lost some weight."
[Who? Who dares to look down on my Ye Yang Shou! ]
【Ganyu is obviously very powerful! 】
[In the previous section, you should have mentioned your figure... I think you were definitely talking about your figure, so that's fine, feel free to do as you please!]
[So who thinks Ganyu is thin? ]
【Actually, I also think Ganyu is a bit thin. 】
[Isn't Ganyu afraid of eating too much and looking like she did when she first met Bai Ge? Wait, wasn't it Bai Ge who said Ganyu was thin?]
[Fuck, now that you mention it, it seems very possible!]
[Brother Bai, do you want to try the flavor of Qilin again? ]
Dina Zedai swiftly led everyone to another area of the festival.
Suddenly the view opens up, and rows of stalls with a wide variety of goods are arranged in an orderly manner, as if hiding countless mysterious treasures.
Each stall is filled with various props: colorful tarot cards are neatly stacked on velvet trays, sparkling with mysterious luster;
Ancient alchemical instruments were quietly displayed, and bottles and jars filled with unknown potions exuded a faint herbal fragrance;
The crystal clear crystal ball reflects colorful light in the sunlight, like solidified stars.
Before everyone could take a closer look, enthusiastic stall owners came forward and vied to solicit business.
"Hey, look at these beautiful ladies! Would you like to have a destiny-telling?" A female fortune teller wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a purple veil greeted with a smile.
"Tarot! Authentic Tarot reading!" another vendor recommended loudly. "If you want to glimpse the trajectory of fate and see the truth through the fog, is there anything more effective than Tarot?"
In the corner, an old man wearing round-framed glasses gently shook the test tube in his hand, making a crisp sound: "Try alchemical divination! A unique secret technique that combines the elements and astrology. A method of prophecy you have never experienced before—"
"Why not feel the pulse of fate yourself?"