In order for Uncle Wang to recall better, Qin Huai brought him a plate of steamed buns, asking him to reminisce while eating.
Uncle Wang slowly said with a reminiscing tone, "It's just... delicious."
The crowd, who had perked up their ears expecting to hear something extraordinary:...
"The overall feeling of those buns is just different. When you lift the steamer lid, you feel that this is the taste. Those buns are especially fragrant with a strong bun aroma. Do you understand what I'm saying, Master Qin? The fragrance is like the scent of rice wine blended with the aroma of buns — just smelling it makes your mouth water."
"I remember back then, the state-run restaurant only sold fermented rice with steamed buns on Sundays, once at 7 a.m. and once at 11 a.m. On Sundays, the streets were so crowded with kids joining the excitement, not to buy buns, but just to stand on the street corner and take a whiff to satisfy their craving."
