Xiao Yi (curious): "Really? Then this fire is really a great help. How do you usually light it?"
Mr. Yu (mysterious): "This is my own secret recipe. I usually just add some coal and firewood, and a few other things, and that's enough to sustain me."
In order to make the old man happy, Xiao Yi asked more curiously: "Oh? What is it?"
Old Master Yu said mysteriously, "Mix the ash with water and it can still burn for a while. Hehe..."
The two checked Mr. Yu's supplies and repeatedly reminded him not to open the door, then they went back upstairs.
In the smoke-filled living room, a pot of steaming beef bone broth is boiling. Tender beef slices roll in the smooth copper colander, each piece coated with a layer of tempting red oil, as if showing diners the charm of beef hot pot.
"This broth is truly delicious!" Yu Wei couldn't help but exclaim. She gently picked up a piece of beef with her chopsticks and blew on it. The meat melted in her mouth, and the rich aroma and gravy immediately intoxicated her. Xiao Yi, who was eating beside her, couldn't help but praise the texture of the meat: "Just look at the texture, you can tell it's top-notch meat! It melts in your mouth after just one dip. It's truly delicious."
The two of them gave a small portion of food to the old man before returning upstairs, feeling a little hungry.
As a loyal fan of Chaoshan beef hotpot, Xiao Yi enthusiastically introduced various cuts of beef and how to eat them. There were tender and smooth beef belly, chewy beef shank, and delicious beef tripe and beef tripe. While tasting the various delicacies, the two exchanged their views on Chaoshan beef hotpot. Yu Wei said it was the best hotpot he had ever tasted, while Xiao Yi said the environment and service here were excellent. Both of them were immersed in this ocean of food, enjoying the pleasure and satisfaction brought by Chaoshan beef hotpot.
A hot pot meal is the most wonderful thing in the snowy weather. It seems that all the cold air has been isolated from the outside.
Happiness inside the house, indifference and cruelty outside.
As night fell, the lights flickered. Yu Wei could only see the light on the kang flickering, sometimes near and sometimes far. He fell into a deep sleep, sweat dripping down his face. The next day, Xiao Yi rose early. Last night's meal was a bit greasy, so in the morning, Xiao Yi cooked a pot of plain white porridge. He paired it with refreshing cucumber strips and pickled vegetables, and soft, brown sugar-coated buns.
After breakfast, Xiao Yi dressed and went out, while Yu Wei locked the door at home. Xiao Yi was worried and gave her instructions.
Almost two weeks later, Xiao Yi returned to the Supernatural Research Institute. There was indeed no one inside. Xiao Yi stepped forward and knocked on Li Mei's door. After a while, someone inside came to open the door. As soon as Li Mei opened the door, he found that it was Xiao Yi standing at the door. He was so excited that he wanted to rush over. However, Xiao Yi stopped him and slipped into the house. The temperature inside the house was close to 0 degrees, but it was much better than outside. Li Mei looked at Xiao Yi with shining eyes in an excited tone: "You are back? Where have you been recently?"
Xiao Yi lowered his voice: "Going home? What's going on? Why is there no one here?"
Li Mei's expression was filled with worry. "After we came back last time, you told everyone to stay indoors. Later, Wu Jie also told everyone to take a break. Then there was a riot at the base. They wanted our special operations team to be dispatched, but Wu Jie didn't allow it. So everyone naturally hid. So almost everyone either secretly went back home with family, or hid in their rooms and didn't go out."
Xiao Yi nodded: "Are you all okay?"
Li Mei smiled and said, "Not bad, just a little cold. Hey, where's Si Feifei? Did she go with you and Fan Zun?"
Xiao Yi shook his head: "No, isn't she in the base either?"
Li Mei nodded: "Yes, we all thought Si Feifei went out with you."
Xiao Yi didn't ask any more questions, told him to take care of himself, and left. He returned to his room. Almost everything that shouldn't be in the room was put into the space by Xiao Yi. The room now seemed very empty.
About 10 minutes later, there was a noise at the door. Xiao Yi looked up and happened to meet Fan Zun'e's eyes.
Fan Zun spoke first: "Are you willing to come out of your gentle embrace?"
Xiao Yi smiled and shook his head: "What? Have you been unhappy these days? Don't be so ungrateful."
In recent days, the collaboration between Fan Zun and Huang Xiongwei has yielded remarkable results. Thanks to their combined efforts, they have secured control of nearly 80% of the base's supplies. As for Feng Tian and the Finance Bureau personnel, their presence has become almost meaningless, practically a figment of the imagination. All incoming supplies are now directed to Huang Xiongwei's guard warehouse, where they undergo rigorous inventory and registering. This practice makes any manipulation impossible, ensuring stable morale. Respect and admiration for Huang Xiongwei's leadership and Fan Zun's "brain trust" are growing stronger and stronger.
The specific collaboration between Fan Zun and Huang Xiongwei during this process is noteworthy. With his profound knowledge and keen insight, Fan Zun provided Huang Xiongwei with a wealth of information and advice. He thoroughly analyzed the base's supply situation and developed a meticulous plan to ensure Huang Xiongwei's gradual control over a larger supply. Simultaneously, Huang Xiongwei utilized his strong organizational and executive abilities to effectively coordinate and manage the work of the security team. He not only ensured the safety and stable supply of supplies but also prevented any potential fraud by strengthening supervision and inventory management systems.
A perfect combination of leadership and wisdom. At this moment, Fan Zun became increasingly proud.
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