Chapter 194: The Battle of Sweet and Salty

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Han Jiangxue: "???"
"...What did you say? Sweet tofu pudding? Can humans actually eat that thing?!"
Han Jiangxue looked at Su Chen, her eyes filled with utter astonishment.
"Could it be that you... are part of the remnants of the sweet tofu pudding faction?!"
As Han Jiangxue spoke, the astonishment in her eyes gradually turned into hostility.
In this world, people who like sweet tofu pudding should not and must not exist!
Salty tofu pudding is the best in the universe!!!
Hearing Han Jiangxue's words and seeing her look of a martyr ready for death, Su Chen could not help but swallow hard.
Su Chen said cautiously, "Actually, whether it's sweet tofu pudding or salty tofu pudding, it's just a choice. It's not that serious..."
Han Jiangxue snorted and said coldly, "How is it not serious? It's precisely because too many people eat sweet tofu pudding that whenever I travel to other places now, many spots竟然 only sell the sweet kind!"
"This issue has now escalated to the level of whether I have tofu pudding to eat or not. How can it not be serious!"
Seeing Han Jiangxue's stern expression, he realized that as a neutral party, it was time for him to say something!
Su Chen said, "...Amitabha, female benefactor, how about this? Let me tell you a story, and perhaps once you hear it, you can let go of your obsession!"
Next, in order to ensure that he would be able to eat sweet tofu pudding in the days to come, Su Chen began to brainstorm and make things up wildly...
On the bustling streets and alleys of a small town, there was a snack stall named "Aroma Tofu Pudding."
The tofu pudding at this stall was deeply loved by the local residents, attracting a large number of diners to taste it every day.
However, regarding the flavor of this tofu pudding, people held different opinions.
The protagonist of the story was a young boy named Li Ming.
He was a student in this small town, and as everyone knew, he was particularly interested in delicious food and often queued up at the tofu pudding stall.
One day after school, Li Ming came to the tofu pudding stall as usual.
The stall owner, Old Wang, was a kind-hearted middle-aged man. He smiled and said to Li Ming, "Xiao Ming, come have a bowl of tofu pudding. I have a new flavor today, you can try it."
Li Ming's eyes lit up, and he asked, "What new flavor is it?"
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Old Wang smiled and said, "Sweet tofu pudding. It's carefully crafted by me. You can give it a try, and I guarantee you'll fall in love with it."
Li Ming nodded emotionally and eagerly picked up the bowl of sweet tofu pudding that had just been served.
He took a small sip, and a satisfied smile instantly bloomed at the corners of his mouth.
This sweet tofu pudding had a delicate texture that melted in the mouth, completely different from ordinary salty tofu pudding.
As he chewed the tofu pudding in his mouth, a wonderful feeling welled up in his heart.
In Li Ming's heart, sweet tofu pudding represented endless sweetness and happiness, as if all worries vanished into thin air at this very moment.
However, right at that moment, a girl wearing a gold-rimmed sweater walked up to the tofu pudding stall.
She smiled and said to Old Wang, "Boss, give me a bowl of salty tofu pudding, please."
This girl was named Xiaoya, and she was Li Ming's classmate. They had known each other for quite some time.
Li Ming looked at Xiaoya with some surprise and asked, "Xiaoya, why did you choose salty tofu pudding?"
Xiaoya smiled and replied, "Because salty tofu pudding can whet my appetite more. Its savory flavor really opens up your appetite, especially when paired with some chopped scallions and chili oil. It is simply extremely delicious."
Listening to Xiaoya's words, Li Ming fell into deep thought. He began to ponder whether the sweet or the salty flavor of tofu pudding was better.
He decided to taste the sweet tofu pudding in his hands while observing the salty tofu pudding Xiaoya was eating.
As he observed, he discovered an interesting phenomenon: everyone's preference for flavors varied from person to person.
An elderly man chose a bowl of sweet tofu pudding because it reminded him of the warmth of his childhood; a middle-aged woman chose a bowl of salty tofu pudding because it satisfied her pursuit of savory and fresh textures.
Li Ming suddenly understood that everyone's flavor preference was based on their own unique experiences and emotions.
Sweet tofu pudding represented sweetness, warmth, and comfort, while salty tofu pudding represented excitement and satisfaction.
He looked at Xiaoya and smiled, saying, "Actually, there is no absolute answer to whether the sweet or the salty one is better. Everyone has their own unique tastes and preferences, and that is precisely the charm of delicious food."
Xiaoya nodded, and Li Ming handed the sweet tofu pudding in his hands to her.
With smiles on their faces, the two of them enjoyed their respective choices of tofu pudding.
The people in this small town successively felt the deliciousness and joy brought by the tofu pudding. No longer purely pursuing the taste of the tofu pudding itself, they began to appreciate the emotions and moods represented behind it.
Thus, in this small town, whether it was sweet tofu pudding or salty tofu pudding, both became delicacies shared and exchanged by the people, connecting them closely and stringing together one story after another.
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Su Chen finished all of this, then raised his head to look at Han Jiangxue.
Su Chen asked, "So after listening to the story, do you have anything to say?"
Han Jiangxue smiled slightly and said, "I want to say that Li Ming is no good."
"He should have just listened to the girl and eaten the salty kind. He insisted on eating sweet instead; he's definitely not a good man!"
Su Chen: "......"
Su Chen swallowed and gave an awkward smile.
"Actually, tofu pudding can be eaten either sweet or salty. The flavor of tofu pudding varies from person to person."
"Therefore, there is no absolute answer as to whether the sweet one is better or the salty one is better."
"Everyone has their own unique tastes and preferences."
At this point, Su Chen cautiously raised his eyes to look at Han Jiangxue.
When he saw the cold smile on Han Jiangxue's face, Su Chen immediately continued, "The texture of sweet tofu pudding is delicate, melting in the mouth with a hint of sweetness, often giving people a warm and happy feeling."
"For those who like sweets or have a special preference for sweet flavors, sweet tofu pudding might be more suitable for their palate."
"On the other hand, salty tofu pudding is better at whetting the appetite."
"Its savory flavor opens up the appetite, especially when paired with some chopped scallions and chili oil, bringing more textural layers and sensory stimulation."
"For those who like savory food and prefer slightly heavier flavors, salty tofu pudding might align better with their tastes."
"Therefore, whether it's sweet tofu pudding or salty tofu pudding, everyone can choose according to their own taste and preferences."
"As a delicacy, the charm of tofu pudding lies in its ability to satisfy different people's distinct needs and flavor preferences."
"So..."
Just as Su Chen reached this point, Han Jiangxue chimed in, "So, are you going to eat this salty tofu pudding or not?"
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