roccoschili Chapter 205 Fruit
Chapter 205 Fruit
Liu Lan still couldn't understand why Sha Zhu wouldn't accept the banquets in the city.
Although you can exchange money for supplies in the countryside, the city offers more money and you don't have to travel that far.
Ask away, and that idiot Zhu gave me a piece of his mind. Well, what can I do? I've been following him around doing all that stuff.
If they really push them too far, they won't let me help them, and without all that soup and broth, I'll be sold off by my family again.
While eating, Liu Lan kept glancing at Sha Zhu and his apprentice. She still thought Zhang Long was handsome, and at least he was easy to fool.
The simple-minded Zhu next to me is not easy to fool. Although he is always generous and gives a lot, he always ends up picking up the leftovers.
Sha Zhu noticed that Liu Lan was staring at him and his apprentice, especially at his apprentice.
He ate the few pieces of braised meat in the bowl absentmindedly. Could it be that Liu Lan was in heat and wanted to have an affair with a younger woman?
Summer is almost here, and spring is almost over. It's quite uncomfortable to be in heat during this season, especially if you feel sticky all over. How can you work like that?
Feeling unwell, Sha Zhu shivered and waved his hand in front of Liu Lan's eyes.
"Liu Lan, you've taken a liking to my apprentice. Although you're only two years older than him, you'll have to wait another three years if you want to get married!"
"Pah, you filthy scoundrel! Who wants to get married?" Liu Lan blushed, her thoughts exposed by Sha Zhu, and cursed before hurriedly grabbing her bowl and rushing out of the small kitchen.
Zhang Long looked up at his master, then at Liu Lan, whose back was the only visible part of her body, still somewhat bewildered.
What did Master just say? Sister Liu Lan has taken a liking to me? No way, is it true?! A smile unconsciously appeared on my face!
Sha Zhu looked at his disciple's barely concealed smile. Could it be that the two of them had really gotten together?
Are they secretly exchanging glances, or are they both harboring feelings for each other but experiencing unrequited love?
Bah, you two shameless bastards!
You two haven't even found a mentor yet, and you're already exchanging glances.
No, I can't fall behind. Maybe I should find someone to date first, but where should I look?
He's not old enough; if he tries to find a matchmaker, he'll definitely be kicked out and probably cursed at for being crazy.
These days, there's practically no such thing as dating. Even if someone does date, it's done secretly, without daring to let anyone know.
Otherwise, if people find out, it will be considered indecent behavior.
Putting aside the rumors and gossip, those middle-aged women's mouths can be deadly.
I'm a rough guy and it doesn't matter, but what if those girls can't take it and do something rash like slitting their throats?
Sha Zhu shook his head. "It's better not to go and harm girls your own age. Those girls are already suffering enough these days."
Let's wait another two years. If there's someone I'm instantly attracted to, we can always get engaged first.
Just as Sha Zhu finished lunch and was about to get up to rest in the small warehouse, the door to the small kitchen was pushed open.
Sister Liu from the HR department barged in with ten-year-old Lou Xiao'e. Seeing Zhang Long, Sha Zhu's apprentice, clearing the table, with empty plates, Sister Liu looked at Sha Zhu...
"Xiao He, is there any food left?"
Sha Zhu scratched his head. "Sister Liu, what's going on? Why haven't you eaten yet, it's so late?"
"Isn't this going too far!"
"There's still food in the cafeteria, and there aren't many workers queuing up anymore!" Sha Zhu feigned confusion.
"Zhang Long, hurry up and get us some food. Bring up whatever good food you have," Sister Liu said, ignoring Sha Zhu and taking over the reins to order Sha Zhu's apprentice around.
After saying that, he and Lou Xiao'e plopped down at the table and waited for Zhang Long to get their food.
Zhang Long looked at Sha Zhu, unsure of what to do.
"Hurry up and see what your master is doing. If there's anything good to eat, bring it on quickly. Xiao'e is starving, or you'll regret it!"
Sister Liu slammed her hand on the table and urged them to hurry.
Lou Xiao'e sat on the bench, watching the older sister's behavior, and immediately covered her eyes, feeling quite ashamed.
"Go, cut some braised food, and go get four steamed buns from outside!" Sha Zhu instructed his apprentice.
"Zhu Zi, why didn't you make mutton soup today?" Sister Liu asked, looking at Sha Zhu.
"The stir-fried mutton and offal I made for the workers today were just so-so. I guess they're all done by now. There's also a big pot of stew left; would you like some?"
"Big pot dishes! Forget about that, is there nothing else to eat?" Sister Liu asked again.
Lou Xiao'e, standing next to him, also looked at Sha Zhu expectantly.
After several months of getting to know each other, whenever Lou Xiao'e came to the factory, Sister Liu would never take her to the canteen to queue for food. Instead, she would always go to Sha Zhu's kitchen, where there was always something delicious to eat.
Sha Zhu thought for a moment, and realized that this season was the transition from spring to summer.
Miyun white apricots, Haidian Yubada apricots, and Tongzhou Xiji cherries are all on the market now.
Miyun white apricots are large, thick-fleshed, and delicious. Watermelons from Daxing have also appeared in the market.
I've only ever seen strawberries from Changping when I'm out in the countryside preparing for banquets, and I don't know where they end up being sold.
Fortunately, I have all these fruits in my own space, some from seeds I bought myself, and some from purchases I made in rural areas.
There are also the peaches of Pinggu. Pinggu District has a long history of peach cultivation, with peach trees being planted as early as the beginning of the 20th century.
It's a pity it's not peach season yet, so I can only eat them secretly.
Even rainwater couldn't be used to feed her! Even early-ripening peaches take one or two months to ripen.
"I brought some fruit from home to eat after dinner. Do you want some?" Sha Zhu said with a smile.
"What fruit?" Sister Liu's eyes lit up, and she asked hurriedly, not expecting such an unexpected bonus.
Lou Xiao'e also looked at Sha Zhu curiously. She wasn't that greedy, as she had plenty of fruit at home, and could occasionally eat fruit from the south.
"Cherry, strawberry, and white apricots from Miyun." As soon as Sha Zhu finished speaking, the eyes of the two ladies, one big and one small, lit up.
"Where is it? Hurry up and take it out," Sister Liu said impatiently.
"Eat first, we'll talk after we finish eating. Didn't we say fruit after the meal?"
Zhang Long had already sliced two plates of various braised meats and placed vegetables on the table, and also brought over some steamed buns.
After hearing what Sha Zhu had to say, the two beautiful women had no choice but to eat first, grabbing the steamed buns on the table and eating them eagerly.
Lou Xiao'e, the ten-year-old girl, has also changed her eating style. She used to be a bit reserved, but now she is learning from Sister Liu and eating in big mouthfuls.
Squad Leader Zhao pushed open the door to the small kitchen, but before he even stepped inside, seeing the situation, he immediately closed the door and went back inside.
Holding a bowl of stew in one hand and scratching the back of his head with the other, he muttered to himself.
"Why is it that every time we have a better meal, we see these two girls, one big and one small? Ugh, we can't afford to mess with them!"
Lou Xiao'e ate the braised food on the table with great relish.
Before he could even finish one bite, his chopsticks had already picked up another piece.
"Brother He, my family also wants to eat your braised food, oh, and mutton soup. When can you come to my house and make it for me?"
I told them that what you made smelled especially good, but my family didn't believe me." Lou Xiao'e asked Sha Zhu after she slowed down her eating.
"Your family members, doesn't Director Lou often eat at the factory? I just saw your father leading people to a private room."
"Oh dear! It's not my father anymore, my father doesn't count! It's me... just tell me if you're going or not!" The little girl was getting a bit anxious.