The next morning, Xia Chuhe was instantly sober after seeing the situation at the farm.
The wheat seedlings on the four plots of land planted with wheat have already grown to a height of one hand.
Xia Chuhe touched the ground, and a sentence miraculously appeared on it—
Countdown to maturity: 1 day and 14 hours.
Yesterday, we planted the seeds around midnight, and it's 10 a.m. now.
In other words, the magic wheat only needs two days to mature.
This world is crazy; wheat harvesting is in full swing in just two days.
Summer hoeing brings both joy and worry.
The joy of a bountiful harvest.
The worry of not having enough money to build a mill.
Although ripe wheat can be sold, she wants to eat steamed buns, dumplings, bread... Ah!
In order to make money as soon as possible, Xia Chuhe decided to try his luck at the trading market today and see if he could solve Bao'er's education problem.
Before setting off, Xia Chuhe tested the farm app on his wristwatch.
She put her phone on the bed, put on her watch, and walked about ten meters away, but the farm app wouldn't open.
It looks like the distance is about the same as the Bluetooth transmission distance.
...
Lu Dangui and Bao'er had nothing to do, and both wanted to follow Xia Chuhe.
Before setting off, Lu Dangui asked Xia Chuhe privately, "Are you short on points?"
Xia Chuhe laughed: "I need some, will you give it to me?"
“I’ll give it to you.” Lu Dang raised his hand, revealing his wristwatch. “I had some money saved up with my friend, and he returned it to me yesterday. You can have it all if you need it.”
Xia Chuhe: ...
Although he was short of money and desperately wanted it, Xia Chuhe couldn't bring himself to accept money from others without giving anything in return.
"Thanks, I still have some things in my inventory that I haven't sold yet, so I don't need to borrow money or points from you."
Xia Chuhe found it difficult to describe her relationship with Lu Dangui.
They had saved each other's lives and gone through life and death together.
But they all have their own little secrets.
They're not really friends, at most they're companions.
Surviving in the wasteland is difficult alone; having a companion at least makes you feel less lonely.
...
The three of them went to the trading market together.
The trading market occupies almost a third of the area of the Evolver Service Area.
There were several small shops along the roadside, their decor surprisingly similar to modern styles. If it weren't for the fact that they were underground, Xia Chuhe would almost have thought he had stumbled into a small county town in modern times.
The shop's name is very down-to-earth. Xia Chuhe walked into Li Jie Food Shop, the only one related to food.
There were no customers in the store.
The shop is small, with two tables in the front hall. On the tables are menus with only five items: staple food, hot dishes, cold dishes, soup, and snacks.
Xia Chuhe: ...
There is a reception room embedded in the front hall, with the door closed.
A slender woman was busy in the kitchen. She had her hair tied in a simple ponytail, with a strand of hair playfully peeking out from behind her ear, and her delicate and graceful waist stretched comfortably inside her apron.
She looks just like a married woman who stepped out of a Japanese anime.
"What would you like to buy, sir?" the woman asked.
Her question was strange, and Xia Chuhe was certain that she was asking about "selling," not "buying."
Xia Chuhe didn't reply to that question, but instead asked, "Madam, your menu doesn't have any specific dishes on it, how do I order?"
"I'm not the boss's wife, I'm the boss." Sister Li's voice was soft, and to Xia Chuhe, it sounded a bit like she was being coquettish.
Sister Li said, "Our shop doesn't have many supplies, so we sell whatever we have."
Xia Chuhe expressed her understanding. She consulted with the passing Danggui and ordered: "Three main dishes, please."
Rice, steamed buns, bread...
Xia Chuhe secretly looked forward to it.
Soon, the sizzling sound of oil coming from the kitchen filled the small shop with a rich aroma of sweet milk.
"It smells so good," said Lu Dangui.
The three of them swallowed hard.
Xia Chuhe said with certainty, "It's butter."
Could it be buttered bread?
Sister Li didn't keep the three of them waiting too long. She came out carrying a tray with three small bowls and small spoons in them.
The bowl contains... mashed potatoes, with a thick sauce settling at the bottom. The mashed potatoes are steaming hot, and the milky aroma is becoming increasingly rich.
Xia Bao'er stared longingly at the mashed potatoes, her eyes practically burying into them.
She is very well-behaved and never asks for anything on her own initiative.
Unlike most of the children Xia Chuhe had ever seen.
Xia Chuhe said gently, "Eat."
As she spoke, she scooped up a spoonful of mashed potatoes. It was soft and fragrant, with the umami flavor of oyster sauce. However, the potatoes tasted a little bitter, and the mashed potatoes without black pepper lacked soul.
Generally speaking, it is food for human consumption.
"Check, please."
"1000 points per serving."
Sister Li used the softest tone to utter the harshest words.
At that moment, Xia Chuhe even had the idea of opening a restaurant at the base.
But seeing how slow Li Jie's business was, Xia Chuhe quickly abandoned the idea. No matter where you go, running a business alone is never easy.
Just as Xia Chuhe was about to pay, Sister Li suddenly spoke up: "Aren't you selling ingredients, sir? Besides me, no one else at Caishi Base will buy these kinds of ingredients. The price is absolutely fair."
Xia Chuhe did not doubt her words; this was the only food store in the entire Caishi Base Evolver Service Area.
But how did she know?
Xia Chuhe took out some delicious dried meat.
"May I try some?"
After Xia Chuhe agreed, Sister Li tore off a small strip and put it in her mouth.
"Hmm, salt, Sichuan peppercorns, soy sauce... and a little bit..."
Xia Chuhe smiled and said, "Cumin."
"Ah, yes, it's very good. It can be eaten as a snack, or added to soup." Sister Li quoted a price: "5 points per gram, how about that?"
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