Chapter 253 The Plan

Huo Lin was instantly won over by this simple and delicious food; his stomach, which had been empty all morning, was finally revived.

He didn't have time to say anything, and picked up a big mouthful of food with his chopsticks.

The noodles are cooked to the perfect firmness, soaking up the delicious and rich broth, bringing immense satisfaction with every bite.

The bowl of noodles was quickly emptied, and even the soup was drunk clean.

Huo Lin put down the bowl and licked his lips with lingering satisfaction.

"Doesn't it taste great? Would you like another bowl?" Jiang Huan smiled with a sense of accomplishment, her eyes filled with a sweet little smugness.

"Yes, and it's convenient and quick, very good." Huo Lin nodded, his eyes filled with appreciation.

With this, I won't have to worry about going hungry even when I'm busy.

[In just a short while, a hot meal is served, a true savior for me when I need a moment of leisure.]

Seeing his satisfied expression, Jiang Huan secretly gave herself a thumbs up.

Instant noodles are the culmination of modern wisdom and a concentrated form of junk food. Who can resist them?

The first step in preventing Huo Lin from developing a voracious appetite for the CEO has been a resounding success!

"If you like, I'll prepare more so it's easy to store and you can eat it whenever you're hungry."

It seemed that a certain word had struck a chord with Huo Lin, and he suddenly became thoughtful.

"Storage? How long can it be kept?"

Jiang Huan picked up a golden and crispy fried pancake and tapped it gently.

"These pancakes are deep-fried, so they have very little moisture and can be kept for several months without any problems!"

She picked up another packet of concentrated soup base. "The main thing is the soup base. It needs to be broken down into blocks. I still need to study this. But even if it's sealed and stored like this, it won't last long."

[A few months?]

This length of time directly elevates his sense of personal convenience to the level of national and global responsibility.

During military campaigns, the transportation of supplies was difficult, and soldiers often had to eat dry rations, which were hard and unpalatable.

If I could bring this along, I could have a hot bowl of noodle soup in no time.

[It can replenish physical strength and boost morale!]

Huo Lin's eyes lit up instantly, as if he had discovered a rare treasure.

This instant noodle is tailor-made for the troops on the frontier!

Overwhelmed with emotion, he suddenly stood up and hugged Jiang Huan tightly.

"You are truly my lucky star! If this item can be mass-produced, it can supply the army, relieve the soldiers' urgent needs, and contribute greatly to the stability of the border!"

Jiang Huan was taken aback by his sudden, enthusiastic hug, but then she came to her senses.

Yeah, instant noodles taste much better than those hard-cooked steamed buns.

Moreover, it can be stored for a long time and eaten anytime, anywhere; it's practically a portable energy pack!

Did she accidentally kill two birds with one stone?

"That makes sense..."

Jiang Huan was about to say a few more words when, before she could finish speaking, a soft sound came from behind the desk in the corner of the imperial study.

She instinctively looked in the direction of the sound, and good heavens, there was a living person sitting in this corner.

He looked young, with a boyish face and a slender build, wearing a slightly oversized blue robe.

He seemed startled by Huo Lin's actions, dropping his pen on the table and frantically trying to pick it up.

The boy's head was bowed very low, almost buried in his chest, his ears were bright red, and he was very uneasy and had an extremely low profile, so much so that Jiang Huan hadn't noticed him at all.

Wait, what about her and Huo Lin just now...?

Jiang Huan felt her cheeks burning and subconsciously pulled away from Huo Lin's embrace.

Huo Lin also noticed the commotion over there, released Jiang Huan, but his expression didn't show much surprise.

He glanced indifferently at the young man who seemed to want to hide himself, and introduced him to Jiang Huan: "I forgot to tell you, this is someone I recently promoted, named Xie Yunzhi."

Jiang Huan pondered the name for a moment.

It sounds a bit unfamiliar.

However, considering his young age, the fact that he was promoted by Huo Lin to sit in the Imperial Study suggests that he must have some talent.

He then gave a friendly smile and said, "Thank you, sir."

When Xie Yunzhi heard his name called, his body trembled and his head drooped even lower.

"Your humble servant...pays respects to Your Highness Consort Zhuang..."

His voice was so soft it was like an ant crawling. He finished speaking quickly and then buried his head down as much as possible, his exposed earlobes turning as red as if they were about to bleed.

No, this guy is acting like an ostrich.

Is it so stressful to talk to her? She seems so kind and gentle!

Just as Jiang Huan was about to say something to ease the tension, she saw Xie Yunzhi take a breath, as if he had something important to say.

He mustered his courage; his voice was still soft, but he spoke very quickly and clearly.

"Your Majesty, I have just heard the Empress mention the method for storing instant noodles, and I share the same idea as Your Majesty."

He paused, seemingly organizing his thoughts, and his voice became slightly more steady.

"This item has great potential for military supplies and people's livelihood. If it can be mass-produced, the imperial court can set up a special workshop, and the Ministry of Revenue can allocate special funds to purchase raw materials and hire craftsmen. After it is made, it should be given priority to supply the border troops. This item is lightweight and durable, which can greatly reduce the pressure of transporting food supplies. Soldiers on the front line can quickly eat hot food, which will greatly benefit their morale and combat effectiveness!"

When it came to his area of ​​expertise, although he still didn't dare to look up, his unease had lessened considerably, and every word he uttered was quite reasonable.

Upon hearing this, Huo Lin's eyes showed even greater admiration.

I knew I hadn't misjudged him.

[He grasped the concept immediately; he could instantly think of the Ministry of Revenue's allocations and military supplies.]

[He is meticulous and a practical person.]

Jiang Huan was also somewhat surprised.

Wow, you've already thought of allocating funds and military production. Your mind works really fast.

Where did Huo Lin find this guy? His business skills are top-notch.

Xie Yunzhi hadn't finished speaking yet. He took a short breath and continued.

"Furthermore, I believe that this item is not only for military use. Its convenience and speed may also be needed by the people of the capital, merchants and travelers. The imperial workshops can produce a suitable amount for sale in the market while ensuring military supplies. The profits can be used to support military production and also to replenish the national treasury, achieving two goals at once."

Jiang Huan's eyes lit up, and she looked at the short girl who was too shy to look up with new respect.

This kid has a good business sense; in modern times, he could easily attract a wave of angel investors.

This is much better than those ministers who only know how to do nothing.

If there were more people with his intelligence and talent, Huo Lin's life would be much easier.

She couldn't help but applaud: "Thank you for your brilliant idea, Lord Xie. It combines military and civilian applications, relieving the border troops' predicament and benefiting the people."

When Jiang Huan spoke, Xie Yunzhi seemed startled and instantly switched back to his social anxiety mode.

He stammered in response, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, you flatter me. This humble subject was merely... stating the facts..."

Huo Lin looked at Xie Yunzhi, who seemed to want to disappear into the ground, and shook his head helplessly. He explained to Jiang Huan, "He is shy, especially not good at interacting with women. I apologize for making you laugh."

Jiang Huan nodded knowingly, and seeing Xie Yunzhi's embarrassed look, she couldn't bear to tease him anymore.

Looks like this is genuine social anxiety, I understand.

Huo Lin was already used to Xie Yunzhi's reactions, and nodded in agreement.

"What Yunzhi said is very much in line with my wishes. You shall take the lead in planning this matter, draft a detailed plan, calculate the costs and expected benefits, and then discuss it further."