"Tch! I can tell this comment was posted by Qin Zi'an, that old sixth brother. You're really good at this, who can outdo you?"
"Hahahaha, friends from all provinces, just take your time. Anyway, our Chuan Chuan would never hide anything from me. We are the land of abundance, the land of fish and rice, there's no way he would keep anything from us."
"South American shrimp: Guess why I'm called the North-South shrimp? This is absolutely Erbin's attempt to save face and avoid getting caught, I'm definitely not falling for it!"
"Stop laughing, little potatoes. The cranberry plantation in Harbin is only ten kilometers from my home, and I didn't even know. Are you really sure your mother isn't hiding this from you?"
"That's hilarious! 'Specialty products' refers to products with local characteristics, not products that are deliberately produced behind the backs of the locals. We people in Shandong make pancakes with scallions every day, so we know exactly what she's capable of."
Even though Qin Zi'an had already revealed those little-known local specialties, netizens still didn't believe him.
After all, that's their hometown where they grew up, so they must know exactly what's in their home.
Regardless, this comment still had a significant impact.
Some netizens, not believing it, searched online to see which place produced foreign goods such as caviar, South American shrimp, and Boston lobster.
It was a big surprise when they found out.
Take caviar for example. In fact, 60 percent of the world's caviar comes from China.
The caviar Qin Zian mentioned in the Southwest region refers to Sichuan, where the annual output is over 50 tons, ranking second in the country.
The country's leading caviar production area is in Zhejiang, which supplies one-third of the world's caviar.
The caviar from Zhejiang and Sichuan provinces is not only produced in huge quantities, but it is also exported to more than 30 countries, including the United States and Japan, and has received widespread acclaim.
When this news was released, netizens in Sichuan immediately stopped laughing.
They used to claim that they knew their hometown best.
But now...
caviar?
What is caviar?
Are you sure this isn't talking about Doubanjiang (a type of fermented soybean paste)?
Although they both contain the word "sauce," the difference between them is enormous.
Immediately, netizens from Sichuan uttered a phrase that was both familiar and unfamiliar.
Okay, okay, okay!!!
You give others caviar, but give me fermented soybean paste?
Chuan Chuan, you feel like a stranger to me, you've disappointed me so much!!!
The news about Sichuan's specialty caviar has sparked a nationwide discussion among netizens.
They all began searching for relevant information, launching a massive agricultural survey, just to see what their hometown had been doing behind their backs.
When they were investigating, they were incredibly passionate and enthusiastic.
After the investigation, they were completely dejected.
For no other reason than that they realized they had been deeply betrayed by their hometown.
Guigui's family owns the world's largest matcha factory, whose products are exported to 34 countries and regions, and which supplies 70% of Japan's matcha.
Huihui's family is even more remarkable; they achieved foie gras freedom long ago, and the foie gras served in major Western restaurants is very likely from their home.
Yu Yu has been raising Australian lobsters for over ten years, Yu Yu is from the hometown of pufferfish in China, Gan Gan has achieved a bumper harvest of South American shrimp, and Meng Meng has also acquired giant deep-sea squid...
This comprehensive agricultural survey was truly spectacular, giving netizens from all over the country a real taste of what it means to be a stranger in one's hometown.
As expected!
Other people's children are their own, while mine was adopted.
Correspondingly, the tone of the comments section for related topics underwent a dramatic reversal.
"After eating potatoes for over twenty years, you're telling me there's something else called shrimp? Come on, Gan Gan, tell me which part of the potato the South American shrimp comes from."
"Hold off the attack!!! I just want to ask which of the six major cities grows cherries? Two pounds cost me 300 yuan, hurry up and bring the price down!"
"Great, I can finally say this: 'Your mothers don't want you anymore!!!' Hahahaha, everyone laughs at Erbin, everyone is Erbin."
"We definitely don't have... deep-sea giant squid in Inner Mongolia??? Okay, friends from all provinces, let's sign a clause that prohibits each province from mocking one another."
"Wait a minute! This scene looks familiar. Wasn't this just like that large-scale industrial survey before? They grabbed you by the neck before they started, and only after they finished did they realize you were wearing your sweater inside out."
Not long ago, China conducted a large-scale industrial survey, which shocked Chinese netizens.
So it turns out the great powers were actually myself.
But no matter what, industry is still too far removed from the lives of ordinary people, so it's understandable that they don't understand it.
But this current comprehensive agricultural survey is different; it's something that truly concerns people's livelihoods.
Everyone was initially full of confidence, but in the end they discovered... I don't know myself.
Friends living inland never imagined that their hometown, which doesn't even have a sea, could already produce seafood.
In an instant, netizens across the country were all taken aback.
They have so many wonderful things in their hometown, but they have no idea about them.
When Qin Zian saw this phenomenon, he couldn't help but feel a little sad.
To be honest, this isn't entirely a problem of local agricultural bureaus being tight-lipped.
It's easy to see that these 'specialty products' are mainly sold abroad, earning foreign exchange.
On the one hand, it's due to overseas demand, and on the other hand, it's because Chinese people don't approve of it.
When people hear about ingredients like foie gras and caviar, the first thing that comes to mind is definitely that they are produced abroad.
Putting aside the expensive seafood, just take the Shine Muscat fruit for example; many people immediately think of Japan.
However, China had already introduced Shine Muscat roses long ago, and the largest Shine Muscat rose base in China is located in Hunan.
It used to cost over 100 yuan a skewer, but now it's 10 yuan for three jin (1.5 kg).
Xiangdi also tried selling it in surrounding towns, but many netizens said that when they saw the Sunshine Rose tea so cheaply, they thought it was fake.
Each and every one of these incidents reflects the true thoughts deep within the hearts of the people of the Dragon Kingdom.
Even though they loudly proclaim national self-confidence and the strength of the Chinese nation, they still subconsciously feel...
Foreign goods are good, but domestic goods don't even meet the standard.
"What you think are foreign gadgets are actually local specialties from our hometown," Qin Zian said with a smile. "It's not that we can't afford foreign goods, but that domestic products are more cost-effective. Everyone should have a clear understanding of China now."
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