I'm planning to cook more today; there will be many more dishes than before.
Eggplant drizzled with oil, stir-fried green beans, stir-fried bamboo shoots, hot and sour cucumber, stewed chicken with potatoes...
Everything is served in basins, and there's plenty to go around.
Meng Yang placed many thin vines outside the door. He left some in various corners around the perimeter so that he could sense if anyone or any zombie touched them.
This is a small method left behind by Meng Yang for early warning.
So far, nothing has been discovered. Furthermore, the existence of Li Xiao, a living map providing real-time monitoring, provides double insurance to ensure absolute safety.
It was already close to evening, and the sky had long since darkened.
At this point, no one else would stay here overnight, except for their team.
Most of the dishes have been prepared, and the venue has been cleared.
Seeing that most of the work was done, Li Xiao prepared to begin today's main event.
He threw out several large fish, saying, "Come out and fight!"
He tossed out a large basin filled with lively, wriggling shrimp, saying, "Wash these out."
Several large wooden buckets were thrown out, filled with crabs writhing and baring their claws. "Tie these up."
Everyone: ………………
I'm becoming more and more numb.
Having already experienced a small thrill, I don't feel anything now that I'm experiencing such a big thrill.
Everyone used to find it unbelievable, so why don't they find it shocking now?
It seems that after experiencing so much excitement, it no longer feels exciting.
Everyone silently continued to squat down, some killing fish, some washing shrimp, and some tying up crabs, working in pairs for each task.
"This, this, can we really eat this now?" Shao Jie kept glancing at the prawns and crabs being cleaned next to him while he was killing the fish.
I feel like my mouth is overflowing with saliva, and it's about to spill out.
Actually, it wasn't just him; everyone else felt the same way, including Li Xiao.
Li Xiao hadn't eaten this for a long time and missed it terribly.
"Try it when it's cooked." Li Xiao smiled as she washed the shrimp in her hands, then asked Zheng Yongnian, who was steaming buns, "Brother Yongnian, are there any empty steamers left?"
Zheng Yongnian: "We'll have to wait a bit. Once this batch is ready, we'll steam it. You guys have already tied it up by now."
"Okay. Hurry up over there, wash and tie it up and then take it to steam."
Yu Yanbin and Cheng Shaolin were the only ones responsible for washing and tying the crabs. This was a bit of a hassle, as the crabs had to be tied up before steaming, so only the two of them could do it. Li Xiao and Tian Tian couldn't do this.
Today, thinking about cooking, Li Xiao prepared a lot of wood and combustible materials, such as discarded tables, chairs, doors, and windows, all of which could be burned.
The power supply has been cut off; the base hasn't had electricity for a long time. Without electricity, many survivors are scavenging for firewood to cook with.
Li Xiao was no exception; he also burned some wooden tables and chairs inside the base.
We were prepared today, gathering plenty of firewood, discarded tables and chairs, and several makeshift stoves with a doorway for burning firewood. Perfect for steaming buns and mantou.
Now that there's no sun, the solar generator and charger are unusable. The little bit I stored up before can't be used like this anymore; I can only burn wood for cooking.
Wooden sticks as thick as a child's arm and stool legs were thrown into the stove, and the fire burned brightly, enveloping the entire room in heat, making it feel like a paradise on earth.
As the steamer basket filled with crabs was placed on the pot, everyone's attention kept drifting over to see if the crabs would be ready in the next minute; they couldn't wait any longer.
The fire was blazing, and the steam from the steamer rose straight up, making the surrounding area hot and humid.
The space, which had been somewhat cool, was no longer cool. Heat filled the entire room, blurring everyone's vision.
Finally, after Xiao Peng called out that it was done, Shao Jie rushed forward with lightning speed and, without caring about getting burned, ripped open the steamer lid.
A burst of steam spread out, and the smoky atmosphere made it impossible to see anyone clearly.
Shao Jie waved his hand, fanning away the steam blocking his view. The neatly arranged large crabs in the steamer were now laid out before everyone without any reservation.
Bright red, its unique aroma wafted into everyone's nostrils, making their mouths water.
"Wow—it smells so good!" Tian Tian couldn't wait to look at the crabs in the steamer, her mouth watering uncontrollably.
"It smells so good, and it's quite big." Meng Yang, following behind, was also starting to lose control.
Not to mention them, even Captain Yu Yanbin, who always maintained a proud and composed demeanor, was the same.
Of course, Cheng Shaolin and Qiu Fengyu were no exception.
We're all just ordinary people, not people who are completely free from desires. Isn't it normal to have some desires?
It's normal to have a craving for food; there's nothing shameful about it.
That's what Li Xiao thought.
There's nothing shameful about wanting to eat. In those days of food and drink scarcity, it's not unreasonable to have some desire when you see something so delicious.
Sure enough, Li Xiao was drooling, smacking her lips and saying, "It smells so good, hurry up and make it out to eat, it looks delicious."
Without her saying a word, Shao Jie had already brought a large basin, the size of one used for washing one's face. He quickly picked them up one by one into the basin, his speed so fast it could be described as imperceptible.
"Ouch, it's so hot." She kept saying how hot it was.
Everyone looked on with anticipation, waiting for the food in Shao Jie's hands to be served.
It hasn't even been a minute, and I can't wait any longer.
"Hurry up, get out of the way!" Shao Jie placed the basin on the table, and everyone swarmed over.
Without anyone saying a word or being polite, everyone who was quick-witted and nimble-fingered grabbed one and sat down at the table to start eating.
It's full of roe and plump crab meat; you'll eat it with your mouth dripping with oil.
"Mmm, delicious, so satisfying!" Tian Tian ate with great satisfaction, savoring the meal.
After such a long time, who wouldn't be satisfied to be able to enjoy such a delicious meal?
Cheng Shaolin was peeling the crab shell in his hand, his eyes lowered, so his expression was unclear, but everyone could hear what he was saying.
"That's how it is now, and everyone understands. You should know what to do. However, let me make this clear beforehand: if you do anything that's bad for Xiaoxiao, then I won't be polite."
The tone of voice was no different from usual, but if I had to point out any difference, there was one.
Normally, this person appears refined and handsome, speaking softly and gently, yet with a commanding presence. Today, he seems the same, but his tone carries a strong sense of pressure; the words themselves aren't heavy, but the overall feeling of heaviness is palpable.
Cheng Shaolin gives people the feeling of being gentle yet reserved, calm yet with a touch of nonchalant cynicism, making people feel comfortable without being oppressive.
Over time, I came to believe what he said.
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