Chapter 770 Qi Chan Amazed by the Heating Pack
There were only the two of them in the study, and Qi Chan didn't let anyone come with them.
He always felt that what Shu Yu had taken out must be a rare item, and it wouldn't be good if too many people saw it.
Shu Yu told him to wait a moment and went to prepare some things. Then, just like last time, she got water, a heating pack, and the noodles that hadn't been cooked yet from the kitchen.
Qi Chan looked at her with a puzzled expression as she busied herself.
A moment later, Shu Yu said, "Let's cook some noodles."
Cooking noodles? Where's the charcoal fire?
Without charcoal or firewood, Shu Yu simply poured water into the jar containing the heating pack and put the lid on.
Soon after, a gurgling sound began to rang out.
Qi Chan was taken aback and reached out to lift the lid. Shu Yu had anticipated this, as Zhao Xi and the old lady had reacted in the same way.
She handed him a cloth, saying, "Sir, don't burn yourself."
Qi Chan held his breath, lifted the lid, and sure enough, he saw the hot water inside bubbling and boiling.
"This, this..." Qi Chan looked up in a daze, "They actually boiled the water?"
Shu Yu nodded. "Yes, I discovered this by accident. It's called a heating pack. It heats up when it comes into contact with water. I was thinking, isn't the weather quite cold now? We have many mountains and plenty of firewood here, but some places lack firewood, and some places are difficult to cook. This heating pack is just right, isn't it? It's very convenient."
"Yes, it's very convenient." Especially for those soldiers guarding the border, they simply don't have the means to start a fire.
Sometimes, when it snowed heavily, they would guard the city with only dry rations. When they were hungry, they could only eat hard, crunchy cornbread that could break their teeth. When they were thirsty, they would gulp down a mouthful of water, which would chill them to the bone.
But if we had this, we wouldn't need to gather firewood or start a fire to attract attention; we could just get some water and have a hot meal.
Not only the soldiers guarding the city, but also the merchants traveling far and wide, often enduring wind and rain and sleeping outdoors, found cooking very troublesome. With this, they could simply pour some water into it.
Qi Chan's breathing became increasingly rapid as he thought about it, and his eyes shone with an unusual brightness.
He was even more surprised and excited than when Yao Tianqin brought him the farm tools.
He suddenly raised his head and looked at the little girl in front of him.
Last time he said this girl was his lucky star, and now it seems she's more than just a lucky star, she's an exceptionally fortunate person. How can there be such a capable girl?
They brought Cheng Dong, who had fled abroad, and also brought heating packs that could benefit soldiers and civilians.
Qi Chan couldn't help but burst into laughter; he hadn't laughed so heartily in a long time.
Shu Yu couldn't help but tremble. Had she suffered too much shock?
"Mr. Qi, Mr. Qi? Sir, are you alright?"
"Hahaha, it's nothing, I'm perfectly fine. I'm just happy, so happy." Qi Chan finally stopped laughing. If it weren't for the inconvenience, he would have liked to give Shu Yu a good pat on the shoulder.
He didn't say anything more and continued looking at the pot in front of him.
The heating pack lasted for quite a while, and the noodles were already cooked. Qi Chan tasted them and became increasingly satisfied.
He couldn't wait to open the heating pack, but Shu Yu stopped him and handed him an unused heating pack.
Qi Chan took a deep breath, carefully took it, and his eyes grew brighter and brighter.
Shu Yu watched him examine the heating pack from all angles, and felt a little tempted to go home.
(End of this chapter)
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