Chapter 1038

Naomi's legs were not as long as Scott's. As he pulled her along briskly, she had to take quick, small steps to keep up with him. Before she could even steady herself from his abrupt halt, his words reached her ears. Breathless from the short, quick steps just moments ago, Naomi now listened, glancing at the food cart brimming with fresh ingredients right in front of her. Then, almost instinctively, her gaze shifted to the small pot of tofu pudding simmering in front of the vendor. In that pot, clearly ordered by previous customers, bubbled a fragrant steam, stirring a rare craving in Naomi's stomach. The vendor, seeing the two approaching, especially the distinguished figure of Scott, was taken aback. But quickly recovering, he spoke, "What would you like to eat? Tofu pudding or skewers? Or both?" Skewers were also a specialty of the small county town, just like tofu pudding. Naomi used to love them in her childhood and during middle school. Hearing the vendor's question, Naomi