food crisis [end times]

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Zhang Yuebei.

When I was in the village, there was a big disturbance.

At that time, she was the victim, but just because she was a foreigner and a businessman, she endured everyone's mood of watching the excitement, the most original and simplest malice.

Later, she organized the young men and women in the village, and proved with her actions that the boring gossip of the elderly group does not represent the truth of this world.When they start to be unreasonable, only fists are the most effective.

Since then, all the hooligans in the village have put their tails together, because when the young people unite together.A seemingly quiet little girl, if you go to touch someone's house, dozens of young men and women may come and smash the door, and then scatter and leave before the patrols arrive.

It was true that Zhang Yuebei had left, but the cohesion of the group she left behind was quite strong.

Not seeing each other for a few months, Xiang Luo really wanted to see how far Zhang Yuebei would develop when he returned to his home with relatively better conditions.

The car stopped in front of Zhang Yuebei, Zhang Yuebei came over and knocked on the car window, the car window was pressed down, Zhang Yuebei's face was painted with light makeup, the portrait was much whiter than in the village, facing Xiang Luo and the two of them A sweet smile.

"The front is my house, just park the car there. Do you need to wash the car? Your car hasn't been maintained since the end of the world, right?"

Can't say it hasn't been maintained.Instead, Xiang Luo and Zhu Yan did some basic maintenance by themselves.Now I can't find a car shop to do maintenance.

It stands to reason that for such a million-dollar car, the annual maintenance cost is in units of [-].

Fortunately, the performance of this car is really durable, and there have been no major problems until now.

"You even have this?" Xiang Luo raised his eyebrows.

Zhang Yuebei pointed in the direction: "There are so many big cars, it's a problem if one of them loses his temper and stops halfway. Especially in winter, there is no way to drive by mistake on those snowy roads. The family also keeps a normal car. Sitting car. It is impossible to say that it is a high-quality maintenance, but the basics are still sure.”

"Thank you then." Xiang Luo responded, drove the car to the open space pointed by Zhang Yuebei, handed the car over to the staff there, and followed Zhang Yuebei to the building.

A whole building has seven floors.

Xiang Luo thought that the last time he faced a similar building was when he faced Zhou Xingfeng in the next door market.

At that time, Zhou Xingfeng also lived on the edge of the city on the grounds of doing business.

However, both the surrounding configuration and the environment are quite different from here.The first floor has obviously undergone a major renovation, and there are connections between several stores.The shophouses in the middle are very large, but the glass of the door is covered with reflective stickers, so you can't see inside.

As soon as Xiang Luo walked in, the door was opened from left to right, Zhang Fushang greeted him with a smile on his face, and said with a smile: "You can be regarded as coming here, you are more difficult to invite than the leader, it took half a year to ask you to show respect come over."

Xiang Luo had no choice but to say, "It's good that I can come out of the village now. If you hadn't opened up the road in the village, I guess I'm still trapped in the village."

Zhang Fushang came over and patted Xiang Luo on the shoulder, and Zhu Yan came together. This was the first time the two met after the end of the world.

The moment Fushang Zhang turned his head to look at Zhu Yan, he was taken aback.

Zhu Yan took two steps forward with a smile and stretched out his hand: "Uncle Zhang, I'm Zhu Yan."

Zhang Fushang shook hands with him, and he naturally understood which wish this wish was.Thinking of the things my son called back and told him thousands of times before, I already had a plan in my heart.

"I have long heard that there is a powerful young man beside Xiao Luo. I have never had the chance to meet him before. Now that I see him, there is no need for rumors. No matter how you look at him, you are a dragon and a phoenix, not like a child in a small village. " Zhang Fushang is very skillful in his speech, and among the compliments, there is still a bit of tentativeness.

Zhu Yan lowered his eyebrows and smiled lightly, "Why is there a village or not? In this world, it's good to have something to eat. Where's the loess that doesn't bury people?"

Where the loess does not bury people, there are many explanations for this sentence. The most common saying is to persuade people not to miss their homeland, where they die, they will rest. If there is a ridge of loess and bones, there is no need to care about the fallen leaves returning to their roots.

You can't think too much about the deep meaning of these words, the more you think about it, the more frightened Zhu Yan becomes.

In the end, I just smiled awkwardly: "That's right, who cares about your background in this world. The meal is ready, just wait for you to cook it. By the way, what kind of wine do you like to drink? If our wine is too precious , but in the past it was the best seller in the market, so I prepared a few cases. Forget about beer, it’s all expired now, and there are quite a lot of white wine and red wine.”

Xiang Luo only said: "None of us are very good at drinking. Besides, we have to drive when we go back. The snow is so high outside. If you really drive the car into the snow while drunk, I'm afraid you will find that we are all in a few days."

Now in this world, there is no need to worry about drunk driving killing people.But the problem is that their own problems have also lost their protection.

The wealthy businessman shook his head disapprovingly: "It's hard to go to the city, so what if you just stay here for two days?"

Xiang Luo smiled wryly: "I think so, but there are ducks and dogs at home, so it is easy to rebel if you are hungry. If you are really hungry, you will stop laying eggs, and the villagers will have no eggs to eat."

Breeding is inseparable from people, so it is understandable to rush back at night.

Entering the house, the moment the door is closed, all the cold is blocked out.The heating in the room was very high, and the heat hit my face, and the cotton jacket on my body couldn't be worn anymore.

Walking all the way to the dining room, this place should have been converted from a hotel, or it might be a hotel.After walking into a few rooms, I saw service staff standing there, which was where they wanted to eat.

We greeted them all the way into the house, because it was just a banquet for Xiang Luo and the two, and Zhang Fushang also understood a little bit of Xiang Luo's temper.So there were only four of them, their father, daughter and Xiang Luo, at the dinner table.Don't be too lively.

After entering the room, several people took off the heavy cotton clothes they were wearing and hung them up.

Zhang Fushang rubbed his hands with anticipation, and said with a smile: "I went to your house last time, and I ate such a meal. I still think about it. I invite you to have a meal. The home-cooked dishes in your village are delicious, let's see how my cook tastes."

Zhang Yue jokingly said: "I have never seen anyone who cares as much about food as you do."

"Of course, there are only so many years in a person's life. The more difficult the days are, the more you can't wrong your mouth. You are full."

Zhang Yuebei smiled and didn't retort. Zhang Fushang first took a list from the service staff and handed it to Xiang Luo and the two: "You guys first have a look at what drinks you want. Your friend should be fine if you drive."

Xiang Luo glanced at Zhu Yan, and the two of them looked at the list, and saw that there were juices and the like on it.Although I don't understand how to make it drinkable even now, I don't really want to try it.Drinks are still included.Xiang Luo doesn't drink, and Zhu Yan doesn't like alcohol either.

After a brief look, Xiang Luo pointed to the rich merchant and said, "This is the most nourishing, and it warms the stomach and relieves tiredness. Today we will not be polite."

That is to say, he didn't want Pu'er because he deliberately picked a drink that is relatively cheap now because of politeness, and he also showed that he was not out of touch.

Zhang Fushang was relieved and said: "It looks like you can eat it, so prepare a pot of Pu'er. Just use the 12-year-old tea brick in the basement. Xiaobei, you should learn from others. Don't cling to carbonic acid all day long." Don't let go of the drink. You have gained weight twice since you came back from the village."

Zhang Yue glanced at him and sneered, "Food is the paramount necessity of the people."

This is how the father and daughter get along.Soon the tea came up, and after pouring it for everyone, the dishes began to be served.

When the first dish was served, Xiang Luo was startled.

It is a dessert that was quite common in the local past.

Red wine Sydney.

If this is in the past, it is really nothing.But seeing this now, there is a magical feeling as if traveling through time and space.

"Red wine?" Xiang Luo asked.

Zhang Yuebei explained: "This is pear stewed in red wine. After cooking, the alcohol evaporates long ago. It's fine to eat it while driving. Try it first and see how it compares to the previous one."

Pears can indeed be stored for a long time, but a few months is the limit.It has been a year and a half since the end of the world, and even the best storage environment for pears has gone bad.

Is it frozen?

There is a traditional frozen pear in Northeast China, but after the frozen pear thaws, there is a lot of sugar water, which obviously does not match the crisp taste of red wine Sydney.

Xiang Luo was a guest, and rich businessman Zhang asked them to taste it first, it would not be considered impolite to eat first.

Xiang Luo picked up a slice of pear from his chopsticks. It was cut very small and thin, but it was no different from the fresh pears before. Putting a piece in his mouth, the crispy taste was almost the same.

It's just that eating such a dish in the last days... makes Xiang Luo feel a little astonished.

Seeing him startled, Zhu Yan took a slice with his chopsticks.Tasting the dessert in his mouth, Zhu Yan already had the answer:

"Freeze-dried?"

It is impossible to have fresh pears now, unless they were kept in a closed greenhouse before the end of the world, and they were isolated from the outside world in time after the end of the world, and a full set of isolation and aseptic technology was installed to protect them.

But even if there is, this small place is unlikely to appear.

Zhang Fushang couldn't help but praise: "Smart!"

Zhu Yan smiled and said: "I can't say I'm smart, but when the freeze-drying technology first appeared, a friend brought me two packs of freeze-dried pears. The kind of direct bites are like potato chips, but soaked in water is like ordinary pears. It’s about the same as a pear. So when I eat this, I immediately think of it.”

Zhang Fushang nodded to confirm Zhu Yan's answer: "It's freeze-dried. I still keep these freeze-dried in the refrigerator, and I can still eat them after a few years. But if I want him to make red wine pears, it can still be similar to before. The flavor and texture are really a waste of effort. I know you don’t lack meat, and you can always have any big fish and meat you want. I can only work on these places.”

Zhu Yan said with a smile: "Then it's sure to grab our stomachs first."

Zhang Fushang smiled frankly. They ate a few mouthfuls of dessert, and soon the next dish was served.

This dish looks like a fairly common dish before the end of the world.

Hot and sour potato shreds.

But you must know that there is not a single fresh potato that can be put in now.It was also not possible before to store a single potato using freeze-drying techniques.

Then this potato can only be planted after the end of the world.

In Zhang Fushang's business, planting vegetables is a major force, so it is not surprising that he can grow anything.

The finished product can be placed on the dining table, and a sweet and sour potato shreds is placed here, which has a great visual impact.

As for all kinds of meat, even seafood Xiang Luo's family can bring out some.This is really not surprising.

There is no shortage of them.

But such fresh vegetables, with a longer growth cycle than wild vegetables, are quite precious.

Zhang Fushang also had a preliminary understanding of his family's situation, so what he brought out happened to be rare in Xiang Luo's family. Either he couldn't see it, or if he wanted to eat it, he would have to pay a high price.

And this happens to be what Xiang Luo likes to eat.

After tasting the hot and sour potato shreds, the waiter served the rice thoughtfully.A bowl of white rice.

Once the rice is fragrant, it cannot be the new rice of the season.But I don't know how to cook it.The grains of rice are distinct, and it looks very appetizing.

Xiang Luo knew that the food for dinner was coming.

Come here, when the next dish comes in, you know it is roasted eggplant with minced meat before you even smell it.

It is still quite common before the end of the world, even in the local school cafeteria, it is often a side dish.

But it is an incomparable luxury to be able to eat it now.

When rich businessman Zhang entered the village, Xiang Luo gave him a big surprise.And this time when Xiang Luo came to eat here, rich businessman Zhang also returned a big gift.

To be honest, just the three dishes served here made the two of them a little dazed, as if they had returned to before the end of the world.

They saw this sincerity, and they both cherished this opportunity to have such a meal.

Counting desserts, the fourth course is relatively less amazing than the first two.It's a duck.

It is the stewed by-products of duck gizzards, duck heads, duck collarbones, and duck feet.It's just not too spicy, and the flavor is very similar to the taste of a delicatessen before the end of the world.It's not that Xiang Luo hasn't tried it in his own family, but he has tried it a few times and the results are not very satisfactory.At least not as delicious as Zhang Fushang's.

There is no shortage of meat and ingredients in Xiang Luo's family, but there is a lack of cooks who can prepare them well.

Although Xiang Luo and Zhu Yan both studied cooking skills and tried to improve their cooking skills, they just lacked a master and some ingredients.So the progress that can be made is still limited.

This time, Xiang Luo and the other two looked very much like Grandma Liu who had just entered the Grand View Garden. Put aside other things for the time being, and concentrate on enjoying the delicious food on the dinner table.

Next came two meat dishes: braised pork and pork ribs stewed corn. These two items were not lacking in Luo's family, and they were far less precious to them than the vegetables in front.

"These two dishes are relatively greasy. You should be tired of eating them too. The next one is something good to clear your mouth." Zhang Fushang nodded to the waiter seeing that the two of them didn't eat much with their chopsticks.

Immediately when the door was opened again, a person came in with a plate of sharp cold dishes in both hands.

It is a very common home-cooked cold dish in the north.

Bean sprouts, cucumber, dried tofu.Served with shredded green onion, minced garlic and a little coriander, mixed with bright red chili oil, sugar and vinegar.

After the end of the world, few people have seen this dish.

Not only because of the rare ingredients, but more importantly, such cold dishes are easy to deteriorate.If you don't eat it quickly, you may be stained green before you get off the table.

No wonder this dish was put last.

In fact, in the early days of the end of the world, Xiang Luo's family can still have a meal or two to try something new.But after the end of the world, all fresh vegetables are eaten. Although dried vegetables can achieve similar results, the taste is not as good as fresh ones.

On this table, dishes with a refreshing taste are always the most delicious dishes, but the meat dishes are hardly touched.

After a plate of cold dishes is almost eaten by four people, they are basically full.

Even though he lost his place, Xiang Luo couldn't help but said, "What if there are leftovers?"

Zhang Yuebei said: "Employees will eat them as snacks. They can't be put too much. They are not dirty, and no one will dislike them."

Just don't waste it.In fact, Xiang Luo also understood that he didn't need to ask.People know better than anyone else how precious food is.

In fact, at this time, a glance at the table shows that there are seven dishes in total.

In fact, in the local rules, it has always been a pair, not a single.Even if you put a plate of pickles to make up the number, there can't be an odd number of dishes on the table.

Xiang Luo counted the number of dishes with his eyes, and of course Fushang Zhang noticed.

"We've almost eaten here, which means it's time for dessert." The rich businessman clapped his hands, and Xiang Luo looked towards the door, just in time to see the waiter carrying a plate of yellow and orange dishes into the room.

Candied sweet potatoes.

In fact, Xiang Luo really doesn't like to eat such sweet things.If he went to a restaurant before the end of the world, Xiang Luo would never order it.

But today, there is nothing to be picky about.Such an authentic and fresh candied sweet potato served on the table seemed to overshadow the other dishes on the table.

Like a salesman in a shopping mall, Zhang Yuebei pointed at this dish and said: "You must try this! Other dishes are fine, this dish is the soul!"

Xiang Luo couldn't help laughing, Zhang Fu said with a smile: "Little girls like sweets."

The essence of candied sweet potatoes is candied.How long the silk can be drawn is the easiest way to test a plate of candied sweet potatoes.

Xiang Luo picked up a piece, didn't watch the slender strands pull apart, and followed Xiang Luo's movements into Zhu Yan's bowl, and some of those slender strands fell on other plates and were cut apart in an instant.That thin sugar line is white and bright, even before the end of the world, it is quite high-grade.

Zhu Yan blew on the still hot sweet potato, tasted it, nodded and gave an affirmative and simple evaluation: "It's delicious."

Xiang Luo also tasted a piece himself, and felt that today's meal was too worthwhile.

Although there is still a certain distance between Zhang Fushang and Zhang Fushang, there is no enmity with food.

If you can eat it every day, then everything in the business field doesn't matter, it's easy to talk about.

As the two of them ate, Zhang Fushang's smile deepened.

There were not many candied sweet potatoes on this plate, just enough for a few people to eat without a few chopsticks. When the last piece was eaten, the whole table put down their chopsticks.

If it was the past, a meal like this would go on for a long, long time.Even if you don't drink, you still have to chat.

Huaxia's wine table is a prime location for business.The rudiments of many big businesses are achieved at the dinner table.

It's just that the current super fungus won't give a few people this chance.

Zhang Fushang stood up and said: "You are full, do you want to go to sleep for an afternoon?"

People tend to get sleepy when they are full, especially when they are quite satisfied. They really want to find a warm place to lie down and have a good sleep.

Zhu Yan yawned: "I'm a little sleepy. But it's not good to go to sleep just after eating. Since I'm full, I just find something to do."

Zhang Fushang was very satisfied with Zhu Yan's cleverness, nodded and said with a smile: "It's time to talk about something serious."