"It smells so good!" Yue'er sniffed the air, inhaling the rich aroma that filled the forest. Her eyes gleamed with delight as she followed the enticing scent.
Underneath a tree in a small grove, an old beggar was leisurely sipping wine and cooking meat. In front of him sat a pot, chipped at one corner, from which steam and fragrant vapors continuously rose. A fire still flickered beneath it, indicating the meat inside was not yet fully cooked.
"Old beggar?" A hint of surprise flickered in Yue'er's beautiful eyes as she recognized the figure. She trotted forward, inhaling deeply from the pot, her eyes closing in pure bliss as she savored the fragrance.
"That's the smell! Old beggar, what kind of meat are you cooking? Why does it smell so good?" she asked, acting as if they were old acquaintances. She settled herself comfortably next to the old beggar on a wooden bench, craning her neck to peer at the simmering meat under the lid, swallowing her saliva like a hungry cat.
