Chapter 379 Fresh Strawberries
The inner city was as deserted as ever.
3 PM.
At this time, people in the inner city are all at their respective work posts, and there are hardly any people to be seen in front of the doors.
Xie Tu parked the car in a corner of the shopping center, opened the back door, and helped Yun Zhao out of the car.
The shield on top of the armored vehicle had been raised, completely obstructing the view.
After getting out of the car, Yun Zhao couldn't see anyone, so he shouted to the roof of the car, "Qi Ling, we're going to buy some things, we'll be right back."
Qi Ling extended a hand wearing a black glove to indicate that he had heard her.
The two entered the shopping mall.
"Let's go buy meat first." Yun Zhao was in a hurry to get home, so he went straight to the meat section after entering the house.
Xie Tu saw this, grabbed a cart from the doorway, and strolled after her.
We've known each other for so long.
This was the first time the two of them had gone to the supermarket alone.
Yun Zhao pulled him straight to the raw meat section.
"Captain, how many kilograms of meat should we buy?" Yun Zhao bent down and asked the refrigerated meat counter.
Inside were fresh meats, each cut of meat having been processed and marinated.
Yun Zhao said, "Qi Ling has a big appetite, so you'll definitely need to take some home too, and there's also food for the gathering tomorrow and the day after..."
She also wants to buy about ten kilograms to take home.
Meat is too expensive.
When she wasn't around, Aunt Zhao would definitely be reluctant to eat meat, and it was probably the same for the eight uncles' families.
Xie Tu walked over and stood beside her. "We can buy the food for the gathering tomorrow. Let's take thirty pounds today."
"Qi Ling weighs fifteen catties. You take ten catties home, and I'll eat the rest myself over the next two days."
As Xie Tu spoke, he pointed to one of the ribs and casually remarked, "This one is good; we can make steamed ribs with rice flour tonight."
Steamed pork ribs with rice flour?
New dishes I've never tried before...
His actions were so obvious that Yun Zhao didn't respond immediately.
Yun Zhao hesitated before saying, "I have to stay home tonight."
Having finally returned home, she wanted to stay at home and not go anywhere.
Moreover, the little bluebird was not in good condition, so she had to enter the spiritual realm to soothe it.
Xie Tu grunted in response, his face revealing no emotion, and bent down to hand the selected meat to the supermarket clerk for weighing.
Yun Zhao wasn't sure what he was thinking. After a moment's thought, she said with a conflicted expression, "Steamed pork ribs... can we make them tomorrow?"
Xie Tu chuckled, "Okay."
What would you like to eat tomorrow?
Seeing that he looked normal, Yun Zhao thought for a moment and said, "I can't remember right now, and there are many dishes that I've never heard of before."
She had never heard of steamed pork ribs with rice flour before.
Xie Tu was clearly in a great mood: "Then I'll make a menu, and you can order à la carte next time."
The two bought the meat, put it in the shopping cart, and continued shopping while chatting.
Just a few meters ahead is the fruit section.
Before Yun Zhao even got close, he saw that several new kinds of fruit had indeed been put on the shelf.
Among them were bright red, juicy strawberries.
Each one was plump and round, with glistening water droplets clinging to its surface.
But the price is very high.
A small box with only a few pills costs 120 points.
While Yun Zhao was still looking at the prices, a pair of well-defined hands beside him reached onto the shelf, picked up three boxes of strawberries, and put them into the shopping cart.
"I earn points and then spend them; I can buy whatever I want to eat."
Xie Tu took some tangerines from the shelf, and seeing that there were cherries, he took a little of each.
I wasn't sure if she'd like it, but I took some to try.
If there's anything I like, I'll buy more next time.
Yun Zhao saw him constantly putting things into the cart, and the cart was already full when he brought it over.
"That's enough, I can't eat that much."
Yun Zhao said, "Fruit spoils easily and can't be kept for long. I'll buy it again next time."
Xie Tu then stopped.
He seemed to have thought of something and said, "I built a greenhouse in the backyard and planted strawberries inside. When I left, I removed the windproof cloth on all four sides of the greenhouse. I don't know if those fruits are still alive."
He built an automatic irrigation system himself, introducing water from the stream in the valley for timed irrigation.
Yun Zhao became interested upon hearing this, "Then let's go take a look tomorrow."
The fruit is grown by myself, and I can go downstairs and pick it myself whenever I want to eat it.
Like the farmhouse courtyard described in the book.
Yun Zhao was quite curious and wanted to go and see.
"Okay, I'll come pick you up tomorrow." Xie Tu, seeing that his goal had been achieved, dutifully pushed the cart and helped her choose supplies.
*
The two came out of the shopping mall.
Xie Tu pushed a cart in each hand, slowing his pace to follow behind Yun Zhao.
Hearing the commotion, Qi Ling poked his head out from above and asked hesitantly, "Captain, when will we receive our rewards for this mission?"
I just heard two people go in to buy meat.
Qi Ling no longer had time to be emo; he hadn't paid back the points he owed, and he would have to continue taking out loans to eat after returning to the base.
Moreover, this time there was no killing of the gatekeeper, only the guaranteed points and the points for that batch of supplies.
With seven people sharing the debt, it's uncertain whether it will be enough to pay off the debt.
Thinking of this, Qi Ling began to worry again.
Xie Tu took in his reaction and replied, "Wait for further notice."
He stepped forward, opened the door of the armored vehicle, and placed it inside along with two trolleys.
The staff at the shopping mall entrance didn't dare to say a word and let him pack up the cart and take it away.
Yun Zhao turned to the staff and said, "There are too many things to carry, so I'll return the cart to you tomorrow."
The staff member quickly waved his hand, "You're too kind, it's nothing."
Team Zero is a regular customer of the shopping center.
Judging from their combat uniforms, they must have just come back to base from the contaminated area. They wouldn't dare cause trouble for others over such a small matter.
Yun Zhao nodded, turned around and climbed into the passenger seat.
She had noticed earlier that Xie Tu's communicator had been vibrating incessantly while they were shopping at the supermarket.
Team Zero failed to eliminate the contaminated area this time.
The operations department must be eager to find out what's going on.
Moreover... this second-generation communication device is equipped with a camera and contains a memory card. Whether it can record the scene inside the contaminated area is still awaiting confirmation from the research institute.
Back at the base, Xie Tu seemed ready to get busy again.
*
Xie Tu drove his car into the community parking lot.
The two did not get out of the car immediately.
He intended to escort the person upstairs.
Yun Zhao knew he was busy and would probably go to the operations department after dropping Qi Ling off, so she offered, "It's just a few steps, I can go up by myself."
She thought for a moment, "Let's set up the barrier now. Go home and rest early after you're done. Don't stay up too late."
As he spoke, Yun Zhao raised his head and touched his forehead.
The two were so close that they could hear each other breathing.
Xie Tu's breathing was heavy, and his eyes were filled with a dark, turbulent light.
A mental barrier was built instantly.
His Adam's apple bobbed slightly. He could no longer hold back, so he leaned down and kissed her cheek, saying, "Okay, I'll text you when I get home."
Yun Zhao reflexively raised his hand, touched the cheek that had been kissed, and looked up at him.
Their eyes met.
The atmosphere suddenly became somewhat ambiguous.
Qi Ling, perched on the roof, silently served as a backdrop, not daring to peek inside the car to see what was happening.
He should be under the car, not on the roof.
The road home is quite long.
Will he be able to get back to his little metal house before dark?
Fortunately, the two people in the car didn't linger for long.
Xie Tu got out of the car, lifted out a trolley, and took her to her apartment building.
He stood there, watching Cheng Dongqing open the door for her, nodding in greeting, until her figure disappeared into the corridor before returning to the parking lot.
Yun Zhao, upon his return, learned some shocking news.
Cheng Dongqing took the cart piled high with things and said hurriedly, "Sister Yun Zhao, it seems that Guide Bai had a fight with her father. She has nowhere to go and has been staying with us."
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