After the supermarket closed, Xia Shige, Xia Huiyin and Xia Guocheng said goodbye to Lin Jingjing's family and walked home along the path.
Although the air temperature is still very high at night, it is much better than during the day without the radiation from the sun.
In order to save electricity, the community did not turn on the street lights, but fortunately the bright moonlight illuminated the road ahead for people returning home late.
Suddenly, Xia Shige noticed a green sprout coming out of the ground next to a roadside electric pole. This green was particularly conspicuous at this time. She ran over in surprise, bent down to take a look, and quickly recognized what it was -
Desert vine!
Xia Shige thought about it and realized that it was already October. In his previous life, the desert vine did start to appear around this time.
Desert vine is a new species that has never been discovered before, and many experts speculate that this species originated from the desert.
Experts say that perhaps the initial global tornado brought the seeds of the desert vine out from the depths of the desert and spread them around the world.
Desert vines have strong adaptability to the environment and can survive in extremely harsh natural conditions. They can grow in high temperature and drought environments, and can also withstand blizzards and severe cold.
Long-term high temperatures caused the destruction of other vegetation species. Without competitors, the seeds of the desert vine began to take root and multiply, spreading everywhere in a short period of time.
The thickest part of the desert vine can be two fingers wide, and the outside is covered with a layer of transparent small thorns, which are extremely fine. The vine skin is wrapped with a gel substance like aloe vera, which contains a lot of water.
When you cut the vines, you'll see large white eggs inside, like round versions of kudzu worms. Although it's disgusting, in the apocalypse, it's the most precious protein.
Desert vines are poisonous, but they can be eaten after being specially treated to remove the toxins. The sand vine cakes made from specially treated desert vines can not only replenish water, but also protein. In the previous life, when the granary was exhausted, sand vine cakes became the best disaster relief food.
Xia Shige still remembered that in his previous life, many theists claimed that the desert vine was God’s salvation for mankind and that it was the last ray of hope left by God for mankind.
With the strong support of the state, agricultural and animal husbandry companies headed by Zhou Enterprise began to study and improve desert vines. After continuous efforts of experts and scholars, the growth rate of desert vines has been greatly improved.
Then the state encouraged agricultural and animal husbandry enterprises to plant desert vines on a large scale, and made the desert vines into edible sand vine cakes, which were distributed to the people as disaster relief supplies.
Xia Shige still remembered that in his previous life, after the Lu family went bankrupt and was liquidated, they were entirely supported by Xu Yilan's private money.
At that time, Xu Yilan told Xia Shige that the Lu family was in a difficult situation and hoped that Xia Shige could understand her parents. Xia Shige felt sorry for Xu Yilan and wanted to share her burden, so the rest of the Lu family ate the food that Xia Shige exchanged for her quota, while Xia Shige lived on this sand rattan cake.
Xia Guocheng and Xia Huiyin saw Xia Shige suddenly run to the side of the road and squat down. They came over with some surprise and asked, "Shige, what's wrong with you?"
Xia Huiyin followed Xia Shige's gaze and saw the tiny green bud. She said in surprise, "What kind of vine is this? It's so hot and dry, but it can still sprout."
Xia Guocheng was also amazed: "The sun has been so strong these past few months, and not a drop of rain has fallen. The green belts have been scorched, but this little thing can still sprout. It's really amazing!"
"Mom, uncle, this thing is poisonous. Remember not to touch it carelessly in the future." Xia Shige warned.
"Shi Ge, do you know this?" Xia Huiyin asked curiously.
"Shi Ge must know her! Don't forget that our Shi Ge is a college student, just listen to her!" Xia Guocheng said to Xia Huiyin seriously.
Ever since Xia Shige predicted the typhoon correctly, Xia Guocheng has believed in Xia Shige without a doubt. Later, Xia Shige predicted the high temperature correctly and led his family to live a comfortable life with meat and air conditioning in the end times. To Xia Guocheng, Xia Shige's words were like an imperial decree!
Xia Shige couldn't help laughing when he heard that, blinked his eyes and said jokingly: "It's still my uncle who supports me."
Then Xia Shige said to the two people seriously: "This plant has many thorns. The thorns are transparent, thin and dense, and not easy to find. But once you are pricked by the thorns, your skin will ulcerate."
"Mom, uncle, this plant has strong vitality and is particularly adaptable to arid environments. It may crawl everywhere in the future. You must be careful not to get pricked by it."
Xia Huiyin and Xia Guocheng nodded seriously upon hearing this.
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When the three of them returned home, their aunt, grandmother, and Grandma Liu had already prepared a sumptuous dinner.
The main course was the pork that Xia Shige had left in the refrigerator. It was roasted until the fat was melted, and it was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It filled a large pot.
"Everyone is back, hurry up and wash your hands, we're ready to eat!" Sun Yuegui called out.
At the dinner table, my grandmother, aunt, and Grandma Liu all looked a little sad.
Sun Yuegui spoke first to Xia Guocheng, "I saw in the group that there was a murder in Building 9, and that there is a criminal gang in our neighborhood. You and your elder sister get up early and go to the supermarket late every day. Is it safe?"
Grandma immediately responded, "Yes, yes, you guard so many supplies every day, are there any criminal gangs causing trouble?"
Xia Guocheng took a bite of pork ribs and replied, "Mom, don't worry. There are two armed policemen watching the supermarket, and there are also a group of property management and security personnel nearby. It's very safe!"
Grandma Liu hesitated for a moment and asked again: "Although there are people watching the supermarket, it takes at least ten minutes to get to the villa area from the supermarket. You go out early and come back late every day. What if you encounter an ambush on the road?"
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