Chapter 78: Pretty cute
Chapter 78: Pretty cute
“Eating isn’t just about filling your stomach. It carries many meanings, depending on the occasion and purpose.
For instance, when the emperor hosts a feast for his officials, it’s for celebration—everyone eats meat, drinks wine, and enjoys themselves. That’s a good thing.
Or when I took you to eat cake for the first time, surrounded by a bunch of people, it was also a birthday celebration. But beyond that, it served another purpose: socializing. People who know each other, or even don’t, gather to chat, catch up, or just make new acquaintances. Even though something unexpected happened later, that didn’t change the event’s significance.
Relationships between people aren’t just about serious matters; there are plenty of casual moments, too. Like when we eat at home, the main purpose is to fill our bellies, but it also provides a sense of stability and warmth in life. Simply put, it brings satisfaction.
Not every meal is the same. If it were only about filling your stomach, then ordering takeout every day would be enough.”
After eating his fill, Xu Qing didn’t stop. He continued grilling meat, savoring the moment. He liked Jiang He, and naturally, he enjoyed talking to her, too.
This kind of affection was different from simply craving her body. He genuinely wished her well and hoped she could enjoy all the good things this era had to offer. Sure, there were unpleasant things, too, but what did that matter?
“Food, clothing, shelter, and transportation—all of these can be elevated after meeting basic needs. In the past, you wore shoes to protect your feet from getting hurt, and you wore thick clothes to stay warm. But now it’s different. Once you’re warm, you can also care about how good you look… like this outfit you’re wearing. I picked it out after a lot of thought.