Supreme Divine Physician in the City Chapter 1616: The Story of Egg Fried Rice

Lin Tong's heart felt as if it had ceased beating, leaving her utterly stunned and gasping for air.

Terror etched on her face, she lifted her gaze.

There stood Ye Xuan, sauntering from the kitchen, a plate laden with...

Lin Tong stared, dumbfounded, at Ye Xuan in utter shock. Her voice, devoid of emotion, trembled, "Husband, what kind of game are you playing?"

"No game at all. Can’t you see it quite clearly?"

Ye Xuan approached Lin Tong, extending the plate and chopsticks. A guileless grin played on his lips as he said, "Look, this is my treasure, darling. Enjoy!"

Astonishment washed over her!

The legendary Black Emperor, who had a flawless record on the Western battlefield for years, the mastermind behind the world's foremost Mercenary Group, 'Purgatory,' and a conqueror of countless Martial Arts experts, was presenting something treated as a treasure...

A mere plate of fried rice?

Oh, wait.

To be precise, it could barely even be called fried rice.

For it contained absolutely no egg!

Not only was there a lack of eggs, but it seemed to be missing even the most basic amount of oil!

At first glance, one could only see grains of rice, scorched due to the absence of oil, their colors uneven, presenting a truly unappetizing sight!

Fried rice?

Lin Tong was utterly bewildered.

Having been indulged since childhood, she had lived for over two decades and had scarcely sampled fried rice, let alone encountered such a miserably prepared version as the one before her.

Could this even be considered food for humans?

Was this truly Ye Xuan’s treasure?

Ye Xuan, what exactly are you plotting!

Suddenly jolted back to reality, Lin Tong stared blankly at Ye Xuan. "This... this is your treasure?"

"Indeed, it is my treasure!" Ye Xuan affirmed with utmost sincerity.

"Are you absolutely certain?" Lin Tong still struggled to accept it.

"Without a doubt," Ye Xuan replied. He observed Lin Tong with a peculiar Vexpression. "Darling, judging by your look, you seem rather disappointed? Impossible, do you perhaps believe my treasure isn't meant for consumption?"

"Of course not!"

Lin Tong shot him a glare, her denial a rapid, unthinking response.

She then composed herself, her face regaining color after being drained by the shock.

Oh, heavens.

Such a monumental misunderstanding!

Ye Xuan's so-called treasure was simply a plate of fried rice. While its appearance was unappealing, forcing down a bite wasn't an insurmountable task. Yet, somehow, she had conjured entirely different notions, delaying this moment for months!

Who knew how these past months had been endured?

Every time Ye Xuan brought it up, she was consumed by guilt for days!

Lin Tong, how could you be so utterly shameless? How could your thoughts run so wild and impure? You are... you are simply without shame!

"Since that is not the case, why are you still frozen?" Ye Xuan jiggled the plate in his hand, urging her on. "Darling, a promise is a promise. You agreed to partake in my treasure tonight, and you cannot back out now simply because of its presentation."

Lin Tong finally snapped out of her daze, her blush deepening as she gazed at the unappetizing plate of fried rice. A heavy sigh escaped her lips.

Thank goodness it was merely a misunderstanding!

With a wave of relief, the burden of guilt in Lin Tong’s heart resurfaced with renewed intensity.

She had misjudged Ye Xuan’s character, and this error in judgment had persisted for over half a year!

Reflecting on this, Lin Tong swiftly retrieved the fried rice and chopsticks, commencing to devour them at the dining table.

The fried rice was indeed difficult to eat, dry and utterly flavorless, yet Lin Tong consumed it with remarkable speed, faster than any meal she could recall. It was, in her heart, a gesture of respect owed to Ye Xuan.

It served as a form of atonement!

Naturally, the profound sense of gratitude for narrowly escaping a perceived ordeal also contributed, making even this unpalatable dish seem somehow delicious.

No matter how dreadful the taste, at least it was superior to that other potential outcome, wasn't it?

Observing Lin Tong's earnest consumption, a tender smile graced Ye Xuan's lips.

*Pop!*

He ignited a cigarette, drawing deeply before settling himself across from Lin Tong. In a leisurely tone, he inquired, "Darling, do you comprehend why this plate of fried rice, despite its unappealing appearance and taste, holds the status of my treasure?"

Lin Tong, taken aback by his question, couldn't help but cast a glance towards Ye Xuan.

Yes, she wondered, why?

Ye Xuan let out a soft chuckle. "Because, to me, this fried rice carries an exceptionally profound significance."

Lin Tong blinked, her gaze fixed intently on Ye Xuan, silently urging him to elaborate.

Ye Xuan continued, "You see, my family's circumstances were quite unique during my youth, particularly after I departed from the Ye Family. Life was incredibly stark, so much so that even a simple, decent meal felt like an unattainable luxury."

Lin Tong's heart constricted, a sudden stinging sensation pricking her nostrils.

She understood. She had always understood!

"Back then, the most frequent sustenance I had was precisely this kind of fried rice. Affording eggs was impossible, affording vegetables was out of the question, and even affording oil was a distant dream. My options were limited to the stale, leftover rice from cheap eateries. The pangs of hunger were agonizing, and the daily struggle for survival, subsisting on such fare, was equally torturous! Fortunately, I later encountered my Master, who took me under his wing and imparted all his knowledge to me."

"Later, I went abroad for battles, made a living out of killing. Economic conditions were no longer so difficult. For a full three years, seeing rice almost made me vomit, and as long as there were alternatives, I avoided it. In retrospect, I realize that those hardest times were my most fulfilling moments."

Ye Xuan finished speaking.

The air fell into silence.

Lin Tong was already in tears.

She always knew Ye Xuan’s youth was extremely destitute, but she never knew that his suffering included this story about fried rice.

Time gone is irreplaceable, and the dead cannot return.

Those poorest years, even amid all his unyielding strength, held treasures he could never regain!

No greater pain exists in this world!

Lin Tong wiped the tears from her face, forced a smile, gazed at Ye Xuan with deep affection, and said, "Husband, come over here."

Ye Xuan shook his head. "I’m smoking, and you don’t like the smell of smoke."

Lin Tong said no more. She directly brought the plate over, sat beside Ye Xuan, and hugged him tightly. "Husband, you’re no longer alone. You have me, you have Qiuge, Xiao Ying, Xiao Yunduo, Yumo, Wanwan, and Miaochan. You’re never lonely again."

"I know," Ye Xuan said, feeling the softness in his embrace and his heart flooding with warmth. "I haven’t been lonely for a long time. I just wanted to let you know about these past events. After all, a couple should be of one heart, right?"

"Yes!" Lin Tong nodded firmly. "United as a couple, this fried rice is especially delicious!"

Ye Xuan smiled. "If it’s delicious, then eat more."

"Mhm!"

Lin Tong finished the fried rice in one go, not leaving a single grain.

Seeing this scene, Ye Xuan also showed a deeply satisfied smile on his face.