Qiao Xuejun listened to Kuang Qianli's vivid description of what he heard, and then he asked Qiao Xuejun: "What do you think?"
Qiao Xuejun patted the mud off his hands and said, "Even if you apologize, you have to give me blue oil, one hundred liters."
Kuang Qianli was silent for a moment, then nodded: "As expected of you."
Qiao Xuejun remained calm: "I've already said it before, his apology is worthless."
Kuang Qianli didn't mention it anymore and looked at the field: "Can the pumpkin leaves be eaten now?"
People in Gongzhou have the habit of eating pumpkin leaves. Before the pumpkin sets fruit, you can pick some tender leaves and stir-fry a dish, which is refreshing and delicious. The pumpkin leaves have a crispy texture.
Qiao Xuejun had fried a plate of young leaves before. It was the first time for Kuang Qianli to eat this kind of vegetable leaves. They didn't eat it this way over there, so he was a little uncomfortable, but he had to say it tasted good.
I want another plate.
The fresh vegetables had a rich flavor, completely different from the dehydrated vegetables, potato chips, and mashed potatoes made from potatoes that had been stored for some time.
Cabbage is usually boiled in water, which makes it lighter. But if you stir-fry the green pumpkin leaves, it will be more original and flavorful.
Qiao Xuejun thought: "Do you think it tastes good?"
Kuang Qianli: "It's delicious."
"Not prickly?"
Pumpkin leaves are covered with a layer of velvety white bristles.
Kuang Qianli scratched the back of his head: "No, how could it prick my mouth? It's fried till crispy."
Kuang Qianli: "So when will you cook another dish?"
Qiao Xuejun looked at the pumpkins in the field and said, "These leaves are for photosynthesis. Don't keep thinking about eating them. There are none."
She originally wanted to invite Zhao Xian to try it to reassure him, but she was afraid that Zhao Xian would not be able to get used to it, so she didn't invite him. After all, this is still a niche way of eating.
Then if Kuang Qianli can accept it, then Zhao Xian should be able to as well?
Qiao Xuejun thought about it and tried to contact Zhao Xian by radio. Now it was Zhao Xian's working hours, and Qiao Xuejun was using the chat channel of the patrol soldiers of the first base, so it was highly likely that he would not be able to contact him.
During lunch break, Qiao Xuejun contacted Zhao Xian several times before getting a response.
"I'm here, Teacher Qiao. Are you looking for me?" Zhao Xian was a little surprised.
Qiao Xuejun: "Lord Zhao, do you have anything to do this afternoon? Are you busy today?"
Zhao Xian: "Today's work went smoothly. We went deep into the gathering area I told you about last time. There are many types of terrain here. I suspect the plant may be on one of the wetlands."
Qiao Xuejun: "I will go with you to see it after I finish this work."
Zhao Xian: "Okay, I'll wait for you."
Qiao Xuejun: "By the way, Lord, if you are not busy this afternoon... can you help me send Dr. Wang home? It's just right that you are here, I want you to see how the pumpkin is growing now."
Zhao Xian paused and said, "Okay."
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It was nearly seven o'clock that day, and the door of the shelter opened. Qiao Xuejun placed the prepared food in the small compartment and kept it warm on the stove. She stood up and walked out of the compartment, sticking her head towards the door. Sure enough, it was Wang Juanfeng who came back, followed by the tall Zhao Xian.
Zhao Xian stopped at the door. He saw Qiao Xuejun and smiled, "Teacher Qiao, I brought the person back to you. Do you have any travel expenses?"
Qiao Xuejun waved her hand: "Come in quickly. Hurry up, hurry up."
After staying in the cubicle for a long time, I felt cold when I stuck my head out, as if the heat dissipated very quickly.
Wang Juanfeng quickened his pace: "I smell the aroma of cooking oil, Qiao Qiao, are you cooking?"
After staying in the doomsday for a long time, even the smell of oil smoke turns into fragrance.
Qiao Xuejun: "...Yes, come quickly."
Wang Juanfeng and Zhao Xian both entered the small compartment.
Because of the drastic drop in temperature, the small compartment was upgraded again. They covered the entire compartment wall inside and out with cotton cloth, making it more heat-insulating and airtight, and the temperature is much warmer than outside.
You can feel the warm heating as soon as you come in.
The sofas surrounding the fireplace also look soft and comfortable.
There were several dishes and a bowl of soup on the stove, still steaming.
Zhao Xian looked at the dishes on the table.
There was cabbage fried with canned meat, stir-fried pumpkin leaf tips, a small bowl of egg custard, scrambled eggs with leeks, tomato and cabbage soup, a bowl of mashed potatoes for each person, and spicy cabbage and cold-mixed black fungus as side dishes.
It would be a very simple meal in normal times, but it seemed very luxurious at this time, full of the flavor of life. Smelling this flavor, it seemed as if the end of the world had never happened, and everything was so ordinary and warm.
Kuang Qianli stepped forward and naturally helped Wang Juanfeng take off his coat: "It's hot in the room, take it off."
Wang Juanfeng also naturally raised his hands and let Kuang Qianli help him take it off.
Qiao Xuejun took a look and turned to ask Zhao Xian: "Lord, you take off your clothes too. I'll help you."
She also stepped forward, stood in front of Zhao Xian, and asked politely, "Do you need it?"
Zhao Xian endured for a moment before swallowing the word "need".
"No, I can do it myself."
Everyone sat down, and Qiao Xuejun pointed to the plate of stir-fried pumpkin leaves in the middle and said, "This is the interim result that I want you to test, Lord. Try it and see if you like it."
Following Qiao Xuejun's instructions, Zhao Xian picked up a piece of stir-fried pumpkin leaves with chopsticks and put it into his mouth.
He raised his eyebrows slightly and nodded: "Crispy, not bad."
Qiao Xuejun: "This is the only plate left. Eat it quietly and don't tell anyone when you're done. There's no more left. Picking more will affect the growth of the pumpkin."
She is really partial to some now, and she can't let other soldiers know this.
Otherwise, it would be difficult for her to explain.
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