Chapter 44 Passion
Meng Qingyin was overjoyed; she never expected that peas could actually condense water.
Less than ten minutes after it reached the fruiting stage, it had already condensed 20ml of water. In an hour, it could condense about 120ml, and in a day it would be nearly 3L!
That's enough for her to drink for two days!
There's absolutely no need to worry about water shortages anymore.
only……
Where does the water that peas condense store?
How should she retrieve it when she needs it?
Meng Qingyin carefully looked at the description of the peas and found a water droplet symbol next to it, which read 20ml.
Click once, and the interface will update.
[Current water level is 20ml/5L. Automatically connected to all water pipes in the RV, providing drinking and domestic water.]
Did it automatically connect to the water pipes?
So intelligent?
Meng Qingyin immediately went to the sink, which was also covered with pea leaves. The pea tendrils even climbed onto the faucet, completely obscuring it.
Meng Qingyin reached out and parted the pea stems and leaves, grabbed an empty mineral water bottle, and turned on the tap.
Clean, clear water flowed from the tap. 20ml wasn't much, and it was quickly finished, leaving only the bottom of a bottle.
Meng Qingyin drank it down in one gulp. The water had a slightly sweet taste, like spring water, and it tasted very good.
but……
These pea stalks and leaves are in the way.
Meng Qingyin originally wanted to trim it directly, but since she didn't have scissors, she had to operate on the center console. She only left the stems and leaves near the glass to serve as a privacy curtain, and left a ring of tender leaves near the center console, while trimming away the rest.
I cut off a lot of pea shoots, about three pounds.
When fruits and vegetables are scarce, pea shoots are a rare and valuable vegetable.
Meng Qingyin kept a handful of pea shoots for herself, and put the rest on the trading platform to exchange for food.
She only wants steamed buns, twisted rolls, noodles, and rice.
She's had enough of bread for every meal these past few days.
Meng Qingyin returned to the driver's seat. It was 11:30 a.m. The hesitation period for intermediate-level missions was more than three hours. She planned to have lunch and rest for a while before accepting the mission.
She didn't sleep well last night, and she doesn't know what the upcoming tasks will be like, so she needs to get plenty of rest.
Meng Qingyin checked the trading platform and saw that half of the pea shoots had already been sold. It must be because other players had bookmarked her shop, so they received notifications when items were listed.
After collecting the noodles and steamed buns, she took the iron pot, got off the bus, and started a fire to cook.
"Huh? Miss Meng? What are you doing here?" A male voice sounded from behind, sounding slightly puzzled.
When Meng Qingyin turned around, she saw Li Tieniu riding a bicycle, seemingly heading somewhere.
Meng Qingyin put down the iron pot and greeted him with a smile: "What a coincidence, where are you going?"
Li Tieniu scratched his head: "I'm going back to the construction team. They're rushing to meet the deadline."
Meng Qingyin remembered his name and couldn't help but ask curiously, "Is your job to build bridges?"
Li Tieniu laughed and said, "Yes, there are still many places where bridges haven't been laid yet, and our construction team specializes in this."
Meng Qingyin: "Then you are also benefiting the people."
Li Tieniu said with shame, "That's too kind. We didn't build it for free; we did it all to make money."
"Making money..." Meng Qingyin suddenly remembered something, "What's the common currency here?"
Meng Qingyin suddenly realized that although these people were all NPCs, they were also living serious lives, had their own jobs, and would die if they were injured and did not receive effective treatment.
So what is their common currency?
Although Li Tieniu was puzzled, he still replied, "They are coins. There are gold coins, silver coins, and copper coins. One hundred copper coins make one silver coin, and one hundred silver coins make one gold coin."
Meng Qingyin nodded in understanding: "Yes, I understand."
Li Tieniu glanced at the iron pot in front of her and warmly invited, "You haven't eaten yet, have you? Why don't you come to my house for a meal?"
Meng Qingyin subconsciously shook her head, "No need to trouble yourself, I'll just have some noodles."
Li Tieniu insisted, "You saved my life, and I haven't properly thanked you yet. Please don't refuse this meal, or I'll feel bad about it."
He put down his bicycle, picked up the iron pot from the ground, and said, "I'll put the pot back for you. Come to my house for dinner."
Unable to refuse such hospitality, Meng Qingyin had no choice but to agree, "Then it would be impolite of me to decline... But aren't you going back to the construction team?"
Li Tieniu: "There's no rush."
He didn't get into the RV, but instead placed the iron pot at the RV door, then got on his bicycle: "Come on, I'll give you a ride."
Meng Qingyin locked the bike and jumped onto the back seat. Li Tieniu rode back, the bicycle clanging and rattling. Meng Qingyin felt like her buttocks were about to split into four pieces.
As soon as she arrived at the Li family's door, she couldn't wait to jump off her bicycle.
Li Tieniu thought she was hungry, so he shouted loudly into the yard, "Dad, hurry up and make something to eat, I brought Miss Meng home for dinner!"
A moment later, Li the blacksmith came running out with a big hammer, shouting, "Xiao Meng's here! I'll go cook right away, it'll be quick! You go inside and wait!"
Meng Qingyin quickly said, "Uncle Li, something simple will do!"
Li the Blacksmith: "How can I make it simple? I must treat you properly! I'll prepare eight dishes and a soup!"
Meng Qingyin was both amused and exasperated. "There's really no need to be so polite. I have things to do this afternoon."
Although she really wanted to try Li the blacksmith's eight dishes and one soup, the mission wouldn't wait.
Li the blacksmith: "You're busy this afternoon? How about I make you braised pork rib noodles? It won't take much time."
Meng Qingyin: "Okay, thank you."
Li the blacksmith ran into the kitchen with his sledgehammer, and soon the sounds of washing and chopping vegetables could be heard from inside.
Li Tieniu brought Meng Qingyin to the living room, laid out peanuts and melon seeds for her, and chatted with her.
The two had a very pleasant conversation, and in the end, Li Tieniu even proposed to recognize Meng Qingyin as his god-sister.
Just then, Li the blacksmith came in carrying a large iron pot. Upon hearing this, he clapped his hands in approval: "That's a great idea! I've always wanted a daughter. Xiao Meng, why don't you just be my goddaughter!"
Meng Qingyin didn't expect things to develop to this point. Wasn't she just here for a casual meal?
How did it turn into recognizing godparents?
She grew up in an orphanage and never truly experienced the taste of family affection.
Although she was tempted by the suggestion, she still declined: "Uncle Li, it's already fate that we met by chance. As for anything else, let's just let things take their course. What do you think?"
Li the blacksmith sensed the refusal in her words, so he didn't press the matter. "Yes, let's just let things take their course. Come on, let's eat!"
He served Meng Qingyin a large bowl, which was almost entirely filled with pork ribs.
Meng Qingyin took a bite of the noodles; they were fresh, fragrant, dry, and chewy—very delicious.
She buried her head in her food and began to eat.
After lunch, Meng Qingyin and the other person chatted for a while before Meng Qingyin said it was time to take her leave.
Knowing that she had things to do in the afternoon, Li the blacksmith didn't try to keep her, only telling her to come to his house to play sometime in the future.
Meng Qingyin agreed.
But deep down, I know that whether we'll ever see each other again is still a question.
After all, they are moving forward, and Li Family Village will remain here and will not change.
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