There's nothing we can do about it; after all, we can't always be with them.
Fortunately, the price was low, so it was just an extra bonus.
Taking advantage of the chaos a few days ago, Captain Qin led his men to the gang's hideout again, and they brought back some more money and jewelry. This time, they had enough money.
Lin Chuchu had also watched their country's leaders' speeches on television, but most of them were about promoting their own policies and calling on citizens to support them.
The routines are all pretty much the same.
The people on TV were still talking. The room was very cold, so everyone put two stoves on and wore down jackets to feel a little better.
"Why is it so cold here in winter? It feels even colder than back home in Northeast China."
Liu Xiaonuan was shivering, her teeth chattering.
Lin Chuchu nestled in Mu Chen's arms, holding a roasted sweet potato in her hand, the aroma of which filled the room.
"This weather is so cold, I really don't want to go out."
It started snowing these past two days. When it snows, the rooms become like iceboxes. They are freezing, while those citizens are still wearing short sleeves and t-shirts. They are really resistant to the cold.
"Why are they saying all this? Why not give us something more practical, like an electric blanket for each family?"
"That's right, these people have relied on the stove all winter, they're really lucky to have survived until now."
No one was paying attention to the television; they were chatting quietly.
Just then, the lights above our heads suddenly went out, and the TV screen went black.
Liu Xiaonuan wailed, "Why is the power out again? Why does it always go out? Don't they ever try to fix the electrical problems?"
Team Leader Qin stood up and turned on the backup generator in the room, and the lights came back on.
"It's not just the electrical circuits that are faulty; their houses are also poorly constructed. The walls are too thin and don't keep the house warm at all."
Team Leader Qin muttered to himself.
"Alright, everyone, let's eat something and then go to sleep."
Lin Chuchu's eyes lit up. "How about we have hot pot? There's all kinds of meat and meatballs in the space, and lots of vegetables too. This is the perfect day for hot pot."
Liu Xiaonuan's eyes lit up, and she jumped up and rushed to the kitchen.
"I'll go get the pot right now."
Everyone got up and got busy, some carrying tables, some fixing the power, and some washing vegetables.
Fortunately, all the stoves here can boil water, and the hot water is continuous, otherwise our hands would be freezing.
There were too many people, so everyone ate at two separate tables. Soon, the room became warm and cozy, and it didn't feel so cold anymore.
With hot pot available, Lin Chuchu couldn't possibly eat sweet potatoes. After preparing the dipping sauce, the meat in the pot was ready. She dipped it in the sauce, put it in her mouth, and enjoyed the hot and spicy flavor.
When someone suggested drinking, Lin Chuchu took out the beer and liquor from her storage space and also made drinks for herself and Liu Xiaonuan.
A sip of wine followed by a bite of hot pot is just perfect.
It was snowing outside, but they were enjoying hot pot inside the room.
"Let's eat hot pot every day from now on, hot pot is the best."
Liu Xiaonuan suggested.
Aren't you afraid of getting tired of eating it?
Lin Chuchu said with a smile.
"How could we get tired of it? We can eat tomato hot pot, spicy hot pot, beef hot pot, mushroom hot pot... We can rotate them every day, and do it every 10 days. We'll never get tired of it."
Liu Xiaonuan read out the name of the hot pot with shining eyes.
Okay, everyone's tempted. Actually, eating hot pot every day isn't enough, they can also make dumplings and cook wontons.
Some of them can make noodles, and they taste pretty good.
After enjoying a warm hot pot meal, everyone went back to their rooms to sleep.
Each room has an electric blanket and a hot water bottle, and each room also has a heater.
The warm air system was also developed by Researcher Tian and his team. It's similar to an air conditioner or fan, except that one blows cold air and the other blows warm air.
And you don't have to worry about carbon monoxide poisoning.
It is important to always pay attention to electrical safety.
Lin Chuchu returned to her room, which felt quite cold. After washing her face and brushing her teeth, the two of them went to bed.
Fortunately, the weather isn't always this cold. It only gets this cold when it snows. On sunny days, the sunshine makes it a bit warmer to walk outside.
Because Lin Chuchu and her companion hadn't been to the library for several days, the librarian jokingly teased them when he saw them.
"You Asians just can't stand the cold. Look at us, we're wearing so little and we don't even feel cold."
After saying that, he even showed off his muscles to the two of them.
We've all gotten to know each other, and we even crack jokes together occasionally.
The administrators assumed that the group simply enjoyed reading; after all, in their minds, Asians were generally timid and withdrawn, and unlikely to attend banquets.
Team Leader Qin smiled and handed a bag of steamed buns to everyone, "These were freshly made this morning, they're still warm, eat them quickly."
Relationships need to be maintained, and Qin and his team would occasionally bring some food over for the administrators.
That's why these people were so polite to them.
Lin Chuchu has finished working on all the books on the first and third floors, and now only the books on the second floor are left.
The other library is a bit smaller than this one, and it's all finished. Now, only this library remains.
It was a bit cold in the library, and they hadn't taken off their down jackets, making them look much bulkier than the others.
However, Lin Chuchu is afraid of the cold, and she is worried that she will get sick or catch a cold, which will affect her ability to complete her mission.
Soon, the day's work was over. On my way home, I saw Ai Wen talking with his team members as soon as I got to my doorstep.
At this moment, his eyes lit up when he saw Team Leader Qin return.
"Hi, you guys are back, that's great! Can I talk to you about something?"
Team Leader Qin smiled. This was a big client of theirs. Not only had he sold a lot of cultural relics, but he had also brought in another big client.
"Mr. Evan, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. Let's go inside and talk first."
Everyone returned to the living room, which was warm, thanks to the two fireplaces that were still burning.
To prevent anyone from coming over, only these two stoves were placed in the living room. No other heaters or hot water bottles were allowed, since those things don't exist in the United States.
"It's so warm here. Looks like you've made good preparations."
Evan moved closer to the heater, felt warm, and said with a smile.
"We don't like it too cold inside, so we used a lot of wood and coal."
Team Leader Qin handed him a cup of tea and answered his questions.
The two talked for a while longer, and then Evan hesitated and said...
Do you still need cultural relics?
Team Leader Qin's heart skipped a beat, but he remained expressionless.
“We have almost enough cultural relics from the last two transactions, but if you can get your hands on any other cultural relics, we can take a look.”
He didn't show any eagerness; instead, he seemed indifferent, as if he didn't care whether he wanted it or not.
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