Chapter 38 38. Fruit City
Donglin City, adjacent to the sea, is not a city with developed commerce.
There is no natural port, and the country can only rely on the mild climate to develop agriculture and fisheries.
The fruits here are very famous.
However, due to limited transportation, they can generally only produce and sell their own products.
The leader of the city is named Aixin Dili.
As Evelyn's chief disciple, her talent was unquestionable. She had already reached the third level of strength a long time ago.
Lowe and Ai Xin have a good relationship.
I have the impression that she had long, gorgeous wine-red hair, a face that was enchanting, and a soft embrace with a hint of charm and a hint of fragrance.
"When you grow up, can you do your sister a favor?" In a trance, the beautiful woman's naughty laughter seemed to come to my ears.
"Lord Ai Xin is in seclusion. She has handed over the government affairs to a young man named Bai Lu." Mosuofei interrupted Lovey's reverie in a low voice.
"It's okay, don't disturb her." Lo Wei secretly rejoiced.
The relationship between Lodel and Aixin is very delicate, and they might fight when they meet. Donglin City has no city walls.
At the end of the road, the city gate looks like a height limit bridge.
A group of people came quickly from the city gate.
"My lord, I am Bai Lu, the deputy of Lord Ai Xin." The beautiful girl with deer antlers on her head bowed her head deeply and knelt on one knee.
His lips lightly touched the back of Lovey's hand.
"I'm sorry, Master Ai Xin is in deep meditation and can't come out to greet you."
"Let's arrange a place to rest first."
After entering Donglin City, Lowe looked around.
Perhaps because they have been living in peace for too long, the people here seem very casual.
Their behavior was as if nothing urgent could happen, they were relaxed and at ease. They looked pretty good, maintaining the most basic decency. There were no holes in their linen clothes, they were relatively clean. Everyone wore straw sandals, no one walked barefoot.
The houses on both sides of the street are mostly built of wood. Fire prevention is planned and considered. Each house is five meters apart.
A small number of stone houses act as firebreaks.
Lan Lan saw someone setting up a stall at the intersection ahead: "Master, would you like some fruit?"
"My Lord, we will prepare fruits for you." Bai Lu reminded hurriedly.
Luo Wei nodded slightly, "I heard that Donglin City has a rich variety of fruits. I want to see them."
The group crossed the entire Donglin City and arrived at the seaside.
The Donglin City Administrative Hall was built on a high slope, in an excellent position to view the sea. It was like a gray-white tower, about seven or eight stories high.
Lowe sat in the city lord's daily office, and the table was gradually filled with more and more fruits.
There are probably more than ten kinds.
The fruits that can be recognized are pineapple, mango, banana, grape, coconut, sugar cane, lemon, watermelon, durian, and lychee? During the ten years of Ai Xin's rule, he spent a huge amount of energy and financial resources to collect and cultivate all the fruits that can be grown! "Everyone, please feel free to eat them." Luo Wei said, and no one was polite.
Everyone picked a fruit that caught their eye.
Lovey picked a big watermelon, took out a small knife from his waist, and cut the watermelon into pieces very skillfully.
Luo Deer tasted a piece and found it slightly sweet and tasty. Luo Wei was very dissatisfied. The watermelon tasted very different from what he remembered. The flesh was only a light pink, as if it was not ripe.
Bai Lu was sure that the melon was ripe.
It must be a bad breed, Lowe thought.
Lychees are not very sweet and have a sour taste.
Bananas and sugarcane are okay. Lowe tried every fruit, and was excited and expectant at the beginning, but became calmer and calmer later.
“Are these the best?”
"That's right." Bai Lu said with absolute certainty.
"It's delicious. I'm so happy." Lanlan said with a satisfied look on her face.
"I feel like none of them are as delicious as bamboo shoots." Mosuofei pondered.
"I'm sorry." Bai Lu's voice was full of apology, "We also have bamboo shoots here, but I forgot to prepare them for you."
"Hurry up and serve the next plate." Lovi urged Mosophie.
Bai Lu instructed the attendant at the door, then turned around and said, "In addition to fruits, seafood is also a specialty of our city."
"Thank you. We'll talk about seafood for dinner."
Lovi washed his hands in the basin and said, "I want to know the exact population of this city as soon as possible. This is the first requirement."
"No problem." Bai Lu bowed deeply, "Lord, may I ask whether the unregistered households should be included in the calculation?"
"All vagrants who intend to settle down should be counted, but those visiting relatives or friends or tourists should not be counted. What was your population ten years ago?"
"Twelve thousand and fifty-seven."
"No way, this city doesn't look like a city with only tens of thousands of people." Lovey frowned slightly.
He felt that Donglin City was much more lively than Dongwei City. Was it because there were too many idle people? "The climate has improved in recent years, and the fruit and vegetable products have gradually become more abundant. Every year, people migrate here from all over the country." Bai Lu explained.
"Anyway, tell me the answer as soon as possible."
Following the circular staircase, Lowe arrived at the rooftop terrace, leaning his hands on the stone railing and gazing at the sea in the distance.
The endless blue sea is like a huge mirror. The sea surface is very quiet.
On the beach near the coast, many people were leisurely basking in the sun, while some were diligent people carrying wooden buckets to catch fish.
Fishing boats dare not go far from the shore and fish carefully in shallow waters.
Fishermen peered through the clear water, trying to confirm what was happening under the surface. Only in this way could they find some sense of security.
It was unknown when Lodel came to Lovey's side, the sea breeze gently ruffling her silver hair, and she stared into the distance intently.
"What kind of fruit do you like best? Let's take some with us on the road." Lovey took the initiative to start the conversation.
"There's no need. Hands are sticky after eating fruit and are hard to wash." Lodel shook her head.
"Whatever you want." Lo Wei didn't care. To him, summoning clear water was just a matter of thought, and he couldn't just give up because of fear.
"What are your plans after returning to the territory?" Lodel asked suddenly.
"Find a way to make money." Lowe answered with a firm tone.
"How can you make money?" Lodel's curiosity was aroused.
"This sea represents endless wealth." Lowe opened his arms and made a hugging gesture towards the sea.
"Do you want to ask the guards to go fishing?" Lodel thought about it, as if he thought it was feasible. Lovi held his forehead in silence, "Why should I go fishing? Besides, fish are not easy to store. Dead fish will go bad in two days."
"Salted fish can be preserved for a long time." Lodel retorted, with an expression that said, "If you don't understand, don't talk nonsense."
In her opinion, it was obvious that Lovey didn't know anything, and it would be good if he could be like Evelin and not make trouble.
"Xing, go fishing and use the money you earn to support me." Lowe joked.
Luo Deer chuckled twice, "No problem, I'll borrow someone from you."
"who?"
(End of this chapter)
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