Chapter 229.1. The Story Behind the Baked Bread


    Han Ruoruo smiled and whispered, Its up to the two of you now. Do warn everyone in time if you discover anything.


    Alright. Hurry and rest, senior sister, Huo Yuhao answered politely, while Wang Qiuer didnt respond at all.


    The two of them stood shoulder to shoulder, and Wang Qiuer was still as cold as she had always been. However, she actually removed her veil at this moment for some reason.


    The forest night wasnt an absolute darkness where one couldnt see anything at all. Moonlight cascaded through the canopy and showered onto the forest through the shadows of the trees, and there were some tiny insects around that gave off light as well. The light was weak, but they could still see.


    Huo Yuhao Looked at her profile when he turned towards Wang Qiuer it was just so familiar and beautiful. If he hadnt known better, he wouldnt have been able to tell whether the person beside him was Wang Qiuer or Wang Donger.


    Shes so pretty!, Huo Yuhao eximed in admiration inside, before he hurriedly turned back around and activated his Spiritual Detection before he shared it with her.


    Wang Qiuer nced in his direction and muttered, Your soul skill is good.


    She had a charming voice, but it still sounded a little cold and forced no matter how one heard it.


    Huo Yuhao retrieved some dry rations and asked, Do you want some? The rations he took out were meat sandwiches he had prepared earlier. Baked bread was food that didnt spoil easily, and there was some meat packed inside. It was a little dry, but it still tasted alright.


    Huo Yuhao was just being courteous and polite, but he didnt think that Wang Qiuer would ask, Did you make that yourself?


    Huo Yuhao nodded and replied, Donger is a little picky with her food. I made some braised meat before this, and the baked bread was taken from the canteen. It tastes alright.


    Wang Qiuer nced at him and said, Youre really good to her.


    Huo Yuhao smiled and gestured towards her with the meat sandwich in his hands.


    Wang Qiuer took two pieces from him. Huo Yuhao realized to his surprise that her hands were covered with a faint golden aura. Thatyer was dark golden in color, and it was surprisingly inconspicuous in the darkness of the night. She passed the sandwiches back in the next moment.


    Hand me another two, Wang Qiuer said inly


    Huo Yuhao took the two sandwiches back suspiciously, but he had a revtion once he held them in his hands. The two sandwiches were now warm, and they carried delicate wafts of cooking meat.


    Her soul power can even be used for grilling? Huo Yuhao hurriedly passed her another two sandwiches, while he took a bite from the one already in his hands.


    The sandwich tasted different when it was warm  the braised meat became a lot more tender, while the tendons in the meat were half-melted. The fresh and salty juice that diffused into the bread had been warmed up, and the sandwich truly tasted a lot better than it did when it was cold.


    Wang Qiuer did the same thing and heated up her own sandwich before she started nibbling away.


    I didnt expect you to have an ability like this! @We dont have to eat cold rations anymore! Huo Yuhao said with a smile on his face.


    Wang Qiuer seemed to have recovered her coldness as she said, Just this once. Consider this a gesture of appreciation for your grilled fish and soup in the afternoon.


    Huo Yuhao wasnt upset at all. He chuckled and said, Do you really have to reject everyone and close yourself off like that? Were teammates now.


    Wang Qiuer snapped her head around and stared into his eyes as she asked, Do you guys really treat me like your teammates? Then why do I feel a sense of hostility from her?


    Huo Yuhao was rendered speechless by her question. The truth was that he could also feel the hostility that Wang Donger harbored against Wang Qiuer. He forced augh and said, The truth is that I dont understand it, either. The two of you look too simr, and Donger insists that she doesnt have a twin sister. Perhaps thats why shes suspicious of you.


    I trust that time will serve to prove everything. There was a look of profoundness in his eyes when he uttered thisst sentence.


    Wang Qiuer turned back around and continued eating the sandwich in her hands. She said coldly, I have never had to prove anything to anyone.


    Huo Yuhao had already finished the food in his hands by now. He retrieved his water bag and took a few gulps as he smiled and said, Thats not a good attitude. First, we live in the same world, and you cant possibly reject and forsake everything in the world. You cant decide how people look at you. Since thats the case, why dont you try to fit in? Will being so reticent and aloof bring you happiness?


    Fit in? Do you really think I can fit in? Ever since I left I left home, everyone outside has been attracted by my looks. Do you know how many peoplee forward to flirt with me in a single day? Ive even met some people who would do anything to get to me. I do want to fit in, but the process of fitting in will have to rely on my fists. That is the reason I wear the veil, and it has alleviated much of my troubles.


    Huo Yuhao said exasperatedly, Thats because youre too good-looking. Perhaps this is the negative effect of being so blessed with beauty by the heavens. However, I can guarantee that you wont run into such problems within Shrek Academy.


    Wang Qiuer muttered disdainfully, You can only speak for yourself. She suddenly tossed the baked bread in her hands as she said, Its disgusting. Im not eating that anymore.


    Huo Yuhao was momentarily stunned, before his eyes suddenly became ice-cold in the next moment. Wang Qiuer felt a slight chill, and turned around subconsciously to look at him. She met Huo Yuhaos eyes, and his eyes flickered with chilly light as she felt a tidal wave of animosity.


    However, this hostility didnt continue, and the coldness receded. Huo Yuhao walked over to where she threw the baked bread as he bent down and picked it up. Do you want to fight? Wang Qiuer raised her chin and stared at Huo Yuhao provocatively.


    Huo Yuhao shot a cold look at her. I would have if we were elsewhere. Have your family never taught you to treasure your food? Do you know that a small piece of baked bread like this can save a life?


    Wang Qiuer twitched her lips contemptuously.


    Huo Yuhao continued, Have you ever felt hunger?


    Wang Qiuer answered coldly, Powerful people will never feel hungry.


    Huo Yuhaoughed scornfully and said, Powerful people? Have you been a powerful individual since the moment you were born? The only powerful people were your parents back then. Youve never tasted hunger, so you naturally have no idea how precious food is.


    The truth was that he didntugh because he despised Wang Qiuer, he just couldnt control himself. He was infuriated when Wang Qiuer tossed the baked bread onto the ground, as he hated people that didnt respect and appreciate food the most. Furthermore, it was something he had made himself, so she was throwing away his hard work.


    However, when he picked up the baked bread from the ground, he couldnt help butugh. Only one bite was taken, but the teeth marks were still there, while all the braised meat was gone. Not even a single bit was left. This girl is really picky with her food! She was just calling the baked bread disgusting.


    Wang Qiuer puffed up her firm chest that was more developed than Wang Dongers and said, How do you know I wasnt a powerful being when I was born? Its just a wretched piece of baked bread.


    Huo Yuhao turned his head around. He didnt want to see the coldness and disdain on her face as he gazed into the darkness and said, Yes, its just a piece of baked bread. However, a piece of baked bread like this means the opportunity to continue surviving to me.


    He held onto the baked bread that was just thrown onto the ground as he spoke, and he actually bit down on the bread that Wang Qiuer had just eaten from and began to chew.


    Wang Qiuer was still upset, and she was still wearing that look of contempt, but she was dazed when she saw his actions.


    Hes hes eating the baked bread that Ive just eaten from. That was the only thought running through her head.


    And Huo Yuhao? Huo Yuhaos mind was only filled with precious memories.


    I was only five years old back then, and I was still a skinny little kid. My mother and I had to live under someone elses roof, and my mother would feed me everyday with her meager sry. My mother still had to wash clothes outside even in the bitter chill of winter, and her hands were covered by wounds and scars.


    My mother loved me so much. She always told me that I was the only thing that mattered in her life. I still remember that day... the sky had turned dark, and my mother came running in tedly from outside. It was hard to see her smile through all the excruciating toil of her daily life, but she was just so happy that day.


    Do you know why?


    He turned back around and stared into Wang Qiuers eyes. At this moment, tears had already welled up in his eyes.


    He took another bite from the piece of baked bread. He munched and chewed vigorously, and his tears trickled down his cheeks uncontrobly.


    Why? The cold expression on Wang Qiuers face had vanished, she was at a loss.


    Huo Yuhao continued chewing on the baked bread as he said with a quivering voice, The reason was because my mother was working in the kitchen that day, and the chef in the kitchen had given her a piece of baked bread that was fresh from the wok after she had finished. It was still hot and fragrant, and my mother thought about me. I wouldnt have to eat that cornbread anymore, and I could finally have some bread made from white flour! That was the reason she was so happy and excited!


    She didnt want the baked bread to go cold, so she stuffed and hugged the steaming bread in her chest. When she took out the baked bread and handed it to me, her chest had turned red from all that heat. I was still young. I still didnt know anything back then. All I knew was to nibble on that warm baked bread.


    At this point, Huo Yuhao was sobbing and sniffling.


    He normally wouldnt reveal his emotions so easily in front of outsiders. However, he began to reminisce about his childhood when Wang Qiuer heated up the baked bread for him. His mind was filled with images of his mothers satisfied smile, but his heart was filled with suffocating pain.


    Mom, mom! If only you were still alive. I have the ability to take care of you now, and I have the ability to protect you now!


    Everyone else was still meditating. Huo Yuhao was squatting down as he forcibly suppressed his sobbing sounds in the quiet night as he released the dejection and grief in his heart.


    Wang Qiuer was still standing beside him, but she waspletely rooted to the ground at this moment. She had never expected a single piece of baked bread could have a story like that.