Waiting for the Beloved to Return / Chief Strategist Suika
"If you throw that meat in, you won't even be able to find it."
Swire looked at the pot; she had never heard of using such a thing for hot pot before.
"Of course not, this pot can feed at least fifty to a hundred tables."
Just cut a piece off before cooking tomorrow.
After gesturing for a moment, Suika explained.
After hearing Swire, Swire patted his chest to show that he was relieved.
The spiciness is so strong that you can smell it clearly even through several layers of thick plastic wrap. If I use this pot to cook tomorrow, I'm afraid I'll die from the spiciness at Hoshiguma's house.
After Swire left, many neighbors came over to ask what was in the pot that Suika was holding.
Many people dispersed after learning it was hot pot broth.
After all, most of the people on this street are elderly, and they've been in Lungmen for a long time.
Not to mention that they are already used to the light diet of Lungmen, it is not advisable for the elderly to eat too much of this kind of highly stimulating food.
However, Suika generously shared a portion of it as well.
After all, even if I ate all these hot pots every day, I probably wouldn't be able to finish them Lungmen.
As for Hoshiguma, her tastes are relatively bland. This stuff might be okay to eat occasionally, but long-term... the proctology department in Lungmen doesn't seem to be very good.
As soon as a pink-haired Zalak entered the house, the people inside saw that she was carrying a bag containing something bright red.
"Yuxia, what did you bring back?" someone inside asked.
"A friend gave me this hot pot base on the way here; apparently it was brought from Shangshu..."
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"It must be that little messenger from the Hoshiguma family..."
The Rat King picked up a cup of hot tea and took a sip.
"That's right, it was that Suika. She just happened to be passing by the door and grabbed me, insisting that I give her some."
I thought it would be nice to eat something hot and spicy in the middle of winter, so I brought it back."
Lin Yuhsia nodded, then put the hot pot base inside before going out to buy some vegetables suitable for hot pot.
"What do you think of Rhodes Island?" the Rat King asked as Lin Yuhsia was packing her things.
"My opinion doesn't matter; what matters is what it can bring to Lungmen and to us." Lin Yuhsia's expression was very calm.
"Wei Yenwu plans to send that kid Chen over there to get some experience... you..."
"No..." Before the Rat King could finish speaking, Lin Yuhsia decisively refused.
"I have so many things to do, and I have students to teach, and... anyway, I don't have time." Lin Yuhsia said, glancing at the Rat King at the end.
As the successor to Lungmen's gray-market business, Lin Yuhsia faces far greater dangers than Chen.
Many more people were dissatisfied with her. Even if the Rat King intended for her to succeed him, if she couldn't demonstrate sufficient ability, her subordinates would eventually overthrow her.
Therefore, she needs a considerable amount of time, under the Rat King's supervision, to gradually take control of the rights that originally belonged to the Rat King.
This period will be very long. If she leaves Lungmen for too long, someone will pounce on her like a shark smelling blood and devour all her previous efforts.
Therefore, even in the game, Lin Yuhsia is classified as a cooperative field operator on Rhodes Island, the same as Silverash in Kjerag.
In order to consolidate their rule, they could not stay away from their territory for long periods of time.
The Rat King was fully aware of this, but he only told her to take the initiative to find Wei Yenwu and then refuse the matter.
Just as Zalak and his daughter were enjoying themselves, Suika went back into the house and took out the copper pot and small stove that Hoshiguma and Chen usually used for hot pot, and set them up in the living room.
Then I bought a case of beer and put it in the fridge.
Although you can get alcohol from your own Ibuki Gourd, the most enjoyable feeling is chugging it straight from the bottle while eating hot pot.
You lose that thrill if you pour it yourself.
Just like playing computer games, no matter how fun you are playing at home, it can't compare to the joy of playing with friends in an internet cafe. Although your buddies might go to the internet cafe at night and leave in the morning.
Then she sat in front of the hot pot, thought for a while, turned around, and walked out of the house.
When he came back, he was carrying a small jar containing a magical concoction called "laozao" (醪糟), which he added to his hot pot... tsk tsk.
In his other hand, he was carrying a bottle of soda called "Suletta".
She bought this item on a whim when she saw the name of the soft drink while browsing a convenience store to buy fermented rice.
After all, we're not short of money, so naturally we'll do the best.
Around 3 p. m., Swire called to say that she had arranged for a food delivery truck to bring the food over and asked Suika to receive it.
Based on Swire's usual shopping habits, Suika estimated that this cartload was probably quite large.
Sure enough, a small truck pulled up at the gate shortly afterward.
After confirming Suika's identity, the trunk was opened and found to be full of all sorts of food.
It's clear that the person who prepared the meal put a lot of effort into it; each type of food was packaged separately, so you can just open the package and cook it directly after taking it home.
However, judging from the amount, Suika estimated that this was enough for at least twenty people.
Take the Tumor Beast for example. The deliveryman said there were over 100 jin of freshly cut meat, and that he had selected the parts best suited for hot pot.
It was fortunate that the delivery guy was quite strong, and with Suika helping out, it would have been quite a task for anyone else to carry this truckload of food into the house.
"Since you don't have a refrigerator here, it's best to keep the Tumor Beast in a sealed container and take it out when you want to eat it. Meals made today will have the freshest taste."
If you're leaving it for a day, I suggest you put it in a refrigerator.
When Suika signed for the package, the Suika kindly explained things to her.
After thanking the deliveryman Suika called Swire.
"Are you sending us so much at once? Are you trying to overfeed us?"
"Hey, if we can't finish it, we can eat it tomorrow," Swire said nonchalantly.
"But this meat won't be fresh tomorrow."
"Then send fresh meat over tomorrow."
"What about the meat we didn't finish today?"
The other party was speechless for a moment.
"By the way, I have a question," Suika said after looking at the food that had been signed for.
"What is it? Tell me." The little tiger was somewhat embarrassed and angry because he couldn't answer the previous question.
"That freshly cut Tumor Beast, by the time Old Chen and the others get home, it won't be considered freshly cut anymore..."
"So, according to you, the best way to get enough fresh meat is to hug the Tumor Beast's rear end and gnaw on it."
It has to be cooked at exactly 00:01, right when the sun is just rising in the morning and the sunlight shines on the Tumor Beast's rear end.
Is it at its freshest now?
The little tiger had a rare opportunity to showcase its sharp tongue.
"It doesn't have to be that new."
Suika thought about it and realized she had gotten herself into a rut.
Even with freshly cut foods from my previous life, inland areas might have some chance, except for freshwater fish. You can't exactly keep a cow in the kitchen and "cut" it fresh when a customer orders, right?
So even the freshest ingredients go through a process of slaughtering in the morning, transporting them at noon, and then arriving at various shops in the evening.
The technology for preserving fresh produce in Terra is no less advanced than in my previous life; even when these Tumor Beasts are served at night, they can truly be considered freshly cut.
At seven o'clock in the afternoon, Swire arrived at the house first, carrying two large buckets in her hands.
"Come on, come on, help me catch this. This is freshly delivered milk; I specially filled a whole bucket. And this yogurt is also the newest one I had the factory get for me."
As Suika took it, she casually asked, "Has this tumour milk been sterilized?"
"Of course, do you think I'm an idiot..." Swire rolled her eyes and plopped down on the sofa.
"How much longer will they be here?" Looking at the various foods laid out around her, Swire felt as if her own body was beginning to negotiate with her.
"Just arrived at the checkpoint. I should be home in half an hour if things go smoothly. Beer or Suletta?" Suika asked, taking out a bottle of beer and a bottle of soda.
"Suletta... I'll drink the beer later... Phew~ Soda is definitely the best." Swire hesitated for a second before decisively taking the soda, opening it, and taking a big gulp.
Seeing how happily she was drinking, Suika couldn't resist opening a bottle and taking a sip herself.
Hiccup~
This soda is so sweet and refreshing!
But it felt so good!
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After finishing their soda, the two estimated that it was about time, so they turned on the stove to heat up the hot pot.
On the other side, in the Guard Department's vehicle.
Years ago, I had been trying to subtly inquire about the identity of the person who wrote this passage.
Although many people know about my skills, they are mostly old fogies.
The other person's voice sounded quite soft on the phone earlier.
But the voice was completely unfamiliar, and she couldn't think of anyone who could match it.
The vehicle arrived at Hoshiguma's house in no time.
Before I even stepped inside, a familiar, spicy aroma wafted out of the house.
Her eyes lit up.
"This taste... is it the hot pot from Shangshu Jixia Lou?"
As she spoke, she pushed open the door.
Her heart sank when she looked around and didn't see anyone she knew.
When she saw that note and smelled the hot pot earlier, she thought it was one of her brothers or sisters, but it seems it wasn't.
However, since the other party knew her so well and extended such a warm invitation, and given her own cheerful personality, she didn't think much of it and sat down next to the woman with the large horn amidst her enthusiastic greeting.
Beer or soda?
Suika took out some drinks from the freezer next to her and handed them over.
"Anything is fine... Wow, this Tumor Beast is so fresh." He picked up a piece of meat, swished it a few times, and put it in his mouth, giving a thumbs up.
Before she could finish praising it, Suika handed her another dry dish made of chili powder and pepper powder.
"Great, great, great! I never expected that I could not only enjoy Jixia Lou hotpot in Lungmen, but also have such a complete range of amenities."
Although I have many questions to ask, eating is the priority right now.
As the old saying goes, if you're not enthusiastic about eating, there's something wrong with your thinking.
To avoid an awkward silence after asking questions, Nian simply kept quiet and ate first.
An hour later, everyone lay side by side on the sofa, rubbing their bellies.
"Hiccup~ I've been craving this hot pot ever since I left Shangshu, and today I finally got to enjoy it."
As he gently fanned his face with his hand, he sighed.
"Go back and eat. It's your foot, you can leave if you want, who can stop you?" Suika said, taking a big Ibuki Gourd of strong liquor to relieve the spiciness in her mouth.
Nian glanced at Suika, already knowing from their previous conversation that the person who had summoned her was this big-horned girl.
"Go back? Is it that easy?" Nian gave him a look that said, "You don't know anything."
"What, are you afraid of being blocked in the middle of the road by the people from the Sui Affairs Bureau and attacked with High-Speed Battleship, or are you afraid of waking up that drunkard?"
Suika leaned back on the sofa and began her post-dinner political commentary.
"So you knew about us after all?" Nian stared intently at Suika.
Did you ever hide it?