Having been released from prison, Li Huowang arrived at the backyard of the Cangshui County Government Office, where he saw Mantou sticking its head into a manger, fighting with a horse for water.
Smelling the familiar scent, Mantou turned its head and looked at him innocently; it was hungry.
Li Huowang, with Mantou in tow, went to the streets. Even though the entire Cangshui County was in a state of panic due to the baby thefts, there were still people conducting business on the streets.
"Spicy Wantons?" Li Huowang eyed the unfamiliar street food before him, then led Mantou to the next stall. "Thorny Noodles?"
Two bowls of wide noodles scattered with black spots and a green hue were served, smothered with a spicy chili sauce that was fragrant and pungent.
Only after he saw Mantou feasting joyously did Li Huowang start eating with the chopsticks he took from the bamboo basket.
