Nan Xueyin fell silent.
That day, she had walked into a random eatery by herself and ordered *bōtuō* (flat noodles). The taste was mediocre; the noodles lacked chewiness and were somewhat tough, while the broth was bland and, in fact, a bit too salty. Nan Xueyin had assumed all *bōtuō* tasted that way. At the time, a waiter had been boasting nearby, "Although our shop only opened last year, our *bōtuō* is every bit as good as those old establishments that have been around for decades. Have one bowl, and I guarantee you'll be back for a second!"
But Nan Xueyin hadn't even finished the first bowl.
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