Chapter 84 Vegetables, Vegetables, Vegetables, I Need a Break
Zhou Chi went to great lengths to prepare lunch today.
Hmm... what should I do?
According to the Lilliputians' tastes, strong-flavored spicy, sour, and numbing dishes, as well as rich, oily, and dark-sauced foods, should be excluded. The staple foods should be fresh and light, preferably with a touch of sweetness…
Zhou Chi stood in front of the large kitchen island for a while, then took out a bag of large, plump shrimp and two imported organic corn cobs from the refrigerator, preparing to make shrimp and corn.
Next, several round and small farm eggs were taken out, with two fresh and juicy organic loofahs placed next to them.
Next, a chicken breast from a free-range chicken was placed on the counter, next to a large head of bright green broccoli.
Hmm, it looks very light and healthy!
Zhou Chi looked at the ingredients on the table with satisfaction, then pondered for a moment, "The vegetables that the little people love to eat seem to be a bit lacking?"
Soon, the other side of the kitchen counter was piled high with all sorts of red, green, and lush vegetables: bok choy, spinach, cabbage, tomatoes—all organic vegetables.
With so many vegetables, stir-frying them all would use too much oil. Let's just make a garden vegetable soup instead!
As for the final dessert, let's make a red date, goji berry, and bird's nest soup.
Looking at the fully stocked kitchen counter, Zhou Chi went through the recipes in his mind, but still felt that something was missing.
Since we have guests today, the dishes should be plentiful. How about we order some seafood as well?
Thinking this, Zhou Chi opened the freezer again and took out a large box of salmon.
Is it a bit stingy to only eat this?
He thought about it and felt it wasn't right, so he put the salmon back and took out a large Australian lobster from the kitchen's "aquarium"...
Let's make steamed Australian lobster. It's both beautiful and delicious, and the kids should love it.
Okay, that's all decided!
Zhou Chi tied on an apron, made a "go for it" gesture with his fist, and quickly got to work in the kitchen.
...
While Zhou Chi was cooking in the kitchen, Ning Jia, a guest, was leaning back in a European-style lounge chair in the living room, half-closing her eyes and dealing with order messages on her phone.
I hadn't checked my phone for a short while when I received a lot more orders for sachet blind boxes. The enthusiasm of the crowd was almost frightening!
This time, Ning Jia wasn't too anxious. Having learned from previous experiences, she had more time to prepare for the pre-sale this time, so it certainly wouldn't be as rushed as last time.
After replying to the client's message, Ning Jia raised her eyes and glanced towards the sofa.
She held her phone, pretending to be replying to WeChat messages, but in reality, she was openly eavesdropping on the conversations of these petty people.
The little figures who were sitting, lying, or sprawled on the sofa have all stood up and formed a small circle, looking like they're about to have a little meeting.
Canglan, standing in the center, said:
"Now that everyone has exchanged pleasantries, it's time to get down to business."
The real issue, of course, is the question of whether Bai Zhi and the others will stay or leave!
The little people were all stunned for a moment, and then they all looked at Canglan in unison.
Canglan stroked her chin:
"Time is of the essence, so I won't beat around the bush."
"Our clan has gone through many hardships since entering the city, and it is truly remarkable that we have finally been able to reunite as a whole."
"We came here today hoping that everyone can go back with us as soon as possible."
"Before we came, we had already discussed giving Zhou Chi a gift to thank him for his care of our clan."
The little people living in Zhou Chi's house: ? ? ?
One of the little figures couldn't help but ask, "Go back? Go back where?"
"Naturally, this is where we live now."
Canglan briefly introduced their current residence, which was the woods in Hongmei Park, as well as Ning Jia's home, and then reassured everyone:
"Both places are spacious enough that you can all stay even if you go."
"That's not the issue..."
The little ones whispered among themselves, all looking at Bai Zhi. Bai Zhi seemed to be pondering something. Yun Zhu couldn't help but speak first:
"...Chieftain, this is so sudden!"
"We've stayed at Zhou Chi's place for so long, it would be too impolite to just leave like this."
Xuecao asked in surprise, "Otherwise what? Do you mean you want to continue living here?"
A little girl named Lolo, who wasn't even an adult yet, muttered something:
"Anyway, it's quite comfortable here, and Zhou Chi is a nice person, so why not continue to stay?"
These words immediately drew criticism from many people.
"This child is so insensible!"
"Exactly, exactly! You're treating this like our own confessional!"
"In the end, I'm just living under someone else's roof, and I'll definitely have to leave eventually."
"Waaah—"
Lolo looked at the serious-looking adults, bewildered, and burst into tears.
"Alright, alright."
Bai Zhi quickly hugged Luo Luo and comforted her for a few moments, then her sharp gaze swept over the faces of the clansmen before she suddenly let out a cold snort:
"If you have a problem, just talk it out. Why argue with a child?"
"I think that although little Luo Luo is not very sensible, she seems to have spoken the minds of some people!"
The few adult children who had just criticized Luo Luo shrank back guiltily and immediately fell silent.
The others exchanged bewildered glances, looking at Bai Zhi's angry face, and then cast pleading looks at Cang Lan beside her.
Chieftain, say something!
"I think Bai Zhi is right."
Canglan didn't try to smooth things over, but instead said, word by word:
"After living in such a comfortable environment for so long, some people have almost forgotten their roots; they've even forgotten our clan rules!"
"How is this possible?"
Several of the little figures tensed up, almost ready to swear an oath on the spot:
"No matter where we are, we are born as little people, and we will die as little people!"
They immediately began reciting the clan rules aloud:
"The little people will never be slaves, the little people will never surrender, the little people..."
Gradually, all the little people's smiles faded, and a solemn atmosphere filled the air. Their eyes shone like the stars in the sky as they chanted in unison:
"The dwarf race will never betray its own kind, the dwarf race... the dwarf race will not accept charity!"
Canglan's expression softened slightly. "It seems that everyone has not forgotten the original aspirations of our clan."
Angelica dahurica nodded emphatically:
"Though I wander far from home, I have never forgotten the clan rules, but..."
She hesitated for a moment before saying:
"Zhou Chi once said that he was very lonely here after his parents passed away, but fortunately he had our company and was able to get through the difficult time."
"I think what he asked for wasn't some reward, and we couldn't bear to leave him like this..."
Canglan and the others were taken aback, not expecting such a story to exist.
But Canglan turned to look at the magnificent living room and said firmly:
“Zhou Chi is indeed a good person, and I understand how you feel. However, if you want to stay here the way you are now, I cannot agree to that.”
Yunzhu asked in confusion, "Why is that?"
Canglan pointed to the delicate cotton dress on Yunzhu's body:
"Tell me, do you know how much this dress would cost in the world of giants?"
Yunzhu paused for a moment, then shook her head. "I don't know."
Canglan looked up again and pointed to the crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling:
"Do you know how much electricity this lamp costs every day to keep this place as bright as day?"
Yunzhu and the other little girls dressed in cloth skirts shook their heads.
“Furthermore,” Canglan pointed to the room in the distance, “I’ve heard that your bedroom is as spacious and bright as this living room. Do you know how much such a room would cost in the world of giants?”
Yunzhu and the other little people shook their heads: ...I don't know.
Canglan asked a series of questions, and the little people shook their heads until they were dizzy, but they still couldn't give a proper answer.
Canglan was speechless:
"You lot know absolutely nothing about these basic things in life. How can you live here with peace of mind?"
A tiny figure dressed in a rainbow-colored dress couldn't help but retort:
"But how could we possibly know about the things that happen in the world of giants?"
"Oh? Is that so?"
Canglan narrowed her eyes, then suddenly smiled slightly and waved to the two little figures standing next to Baizhi:
"Snow Grass, Licorice, you two come here."
...
After Xuecao fluently listed out the specific expenses and amounts in Ningjia in front of everyone, as if reciting a text, the little people were all shocked and opened their mouths wide, thinking they had misheard:
"Xuecao, what you just said... you made it all up, didn't you?!"
"Yeah, you just turned 18, how do you know so much about Titans!"
Only Bai Zhi remained silent, looking at her daughter with surprise, relief, pride, and a hint of barely perceptible loss flashing in her eyes.
So, under the magic of the God of Time, she had already fallen far behind her child?
Faced with the doubts of her tribesmen, Xuecao, a top student, was not afraid at all and confidently puffed out her chest:
"Everything I said is true, not a single lie, right Ning Jia?"
"Yes, the data is basically fine."
Ning Jia subconsciously replied, and only when she saw the little people all turning to look at her did she realize she had been exposed. She chuckled without a hint of embarrassment:
“You’re talking so loudly, even a deaf person would hear you.”
Then he waved his hand and said, "Don't worry about me, you guys continue, continue!"
After saying that, he dragged the chair closer to the sofa, and this time he was openly and honestly eavesdropping.
The villains: ...
Bai Zhi hesitated for a moment, then looked at Ning Jia and quietly asked Xue Cao:
"Children, is this how you usually get along at home?"
Xuecao immediately understood, and glanced at Ningjia with a grin, "Yeah, it's pretty much like being friends."
Bai Zhi seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.
...
Next, licorice also made its appearance at the suggestion of freesia.
Under the watchful eyes of her clansmen, Gancao nervously tugged at her pale yellow hair and stammered as she described the impressive sales performance of Ning's sachets.
"...Is selling sachets really that profitable?"
The little people present were stunned and once again suffered a mental shock.
They knew about selling sachets, but they had no idea that this seemingly small business could actually make a lot of money!
Licorice added:
"Recently, the sachet blind boxes have sold better than the Qixi Festival gift boxes. Other tribes are all working on them at home, which is why they didn't come together."
Everyone suddenly realized:
I see. No wonder Zelan and the others didn't come.
However, can the little people really make the goods that the giants need at home and sell them all by themselves?
This... this is just like a giant!
What Xuecao and Gancao said was quite a shock to these small people who lived peacefully in their corner of the world. Even the smartest Baizhi was momentarily stunned as she tried to process what she had just heard.
Seeing this, Canglan stroked her chin and said, "How about we take a break and continue later?"
"I'll listen to the clan leader!" "Slow down, I need to slow down." "I can't take it anymore, I feel like my head is going to explode..."
The little figures, looking dazed and listless, leaned weakly against the sofa cushions. They had barely recovered for two minutes when a vibrant male voice drifted over from afar:
"Lunch is ready! Everyone, come and eat!"
"Yay, yay, lunchtime!!"
Everyone immediately showed expressions of relief.
Bai Zhi habitually picked up the remote control, about to get in the car and go to the kitchen, when she saw Cang Lan and the others swiftly and agilely rush towards the kitchen amidst the various furniture and decorations.
Looking at those energetic figures, Bai Zhi paused for a moment, then decisively put down the remote control in her hand and said to the clansmen waiting to board the bus:
"How about we skip the car today and walk the rest of the way?"
The little people were silent for a moment, then all hummed in agreement.
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