Chapter 686 Have Lysander See Him Anew

Lunch was an ordeal.

Meanwhile, Lysander was quite experienced in such matters. “You can eat like this,” she said, placing at napkin under her bowl for support.

Josiah mimicked her, finally able to sit somewhat straight, though still uncomfortable. Luckily, he wasn’t in a suit today, or his attire would have been ruined by the dusty ground.

The owner noticed the plight. While preparing another batch of soup, he brought over a table. “You folks must be tourists. If you’re uncomfortable, just let me know. I do have tables, you know.”

The arrival of this table couldn’t have been more timely.

Josiah and Lysander spoke in unison. “Thank you.”

“No problem,” the owner replied, resuming his position by the boiling pot. He continued chatting as he worked.

“I’ve seen quite a few tourists lately, but you, young man, are the tallest I’ve seen. Must be from the big city. Here to look at properties?”

Lysander stayed silent while Josiah answered, “We heard this place might be developed into a mansion. district, so we came to check it out.

“Listen to me, don’t buy property here,” the owner warned with a cynical smile. “The place is full of bad vibes and bad geomancy. This is not the place, especially for young couples like you, looking for a happy marital home.”

Josiah gently touched his nose before he glanced at Lysander, who remained impassive. He then explained, “We’re not looking for a marital home.”

“Not a marital home?” The owner eyed them, his expression suddenly understanding. “I get it, looking for a vacation home, right? The scenery here is indeed great, perfect for a honeymoon.”

a honeymoon either,” Josiah

chuckled. “Dressed like that, and you’re not a couple?”

looked at their matching hoodies, realizing the issue might

yesterday, she had chosen the first practical, season- appropriate items she found. After purchasing them, the two hoodies turned out to look

a couple in

hand, had a conversation with the owner. It seemed as though his visit to the town was genuinely to experience the local culture and customs. The fact that he found a hotel to shower and change clothes seemed

couple outfits and insists I wear them. At our age, who cares about such things? Plus, we’re always working. So, they get dirty quickly,” the

and complimented, “You two must have a great

a grin. “We’ve been together since we were young. There are prettier and gentler women,

smiled and asked, “Where’s

noon. We take turns running the shop. She was up since two in the morning to prepare

“Up at

early seemed excessive, practically akin to working through the night. No wonder the owner was alone in the shop.

nodded with a smile. “Yes, that’s the nature of the food business. We’re fortunate, though. The bakery stall owner down the street gets up at

Josiah asked, “So you don’t usually start this early?”

not,” the owner proudly shared. “Usually, we arrive at the shop by four in the morning. That’s the perfect time to get fresh sheep offal

few days, Josiah’s understanding of the world

headed back to the hotel. The sky had darkened significantly compared to when they first left. Despite the weather forecast not predicting rain, it

with Josiah following,

something on his mind, he spoke little..

either, so they walked side by side in comfortable

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