They, of course, referred to the group of little friends.
"Where is everyone?" Bai Junjun looked around; it was only Li Wenli here.
"They've wandered off around here," replied Li Wenli with ease.
At that moment, the elderly couple running the noodle stall also saw Bai Junjun and couldn't help but greet her, "Young miss, you're here, we were wondering why we hadn't seen you with the big crowd."
"Would you like a bowl of wontons?"
"Uh, no need, I'm quite full," Bai Junjun said, a bit embarrassed.
"Ah, that's all right, indeed one shouldn't force themselves after eating a full meal; it can lead to indigestion."
The old lady was quite happy, instead, and after a few words of praise, she went on to serve other customers.
Bai Junjun sat quietly next to Li Wenli, watching him eat.
Li Wenli asked with a smile, "How's the royal court food?"
"Bland and tasteless," critiqued Bai Junjun.