Wasteland Farming, Manual for Raising Human Cubs

Chapter 121 Eating melon seeds

After finding an outlet, Hao Ran quickly charged the battery of his intercom, sat down on the sofa, and stretched out his hand to the charcoal pot to warm himself. "It's so comfortable. Brother Zhao, you go ahead and do your thing. I'll call you when I'm done charging."

"Oh, by the way, how many points?" He did not forget that Zhao Xiaoxiu said on the public channel that there would be a fee.

Zhao Gang closed the door expressionlessly, "Recharge the intercom with ten points."

He was about to go upstairs when Zhao Xiaoxiu heard the noise downstairs and ran down.

Following behind was Sister Monkey, who was very curious about strangers.

He had already heard that Zhao Gang's family had brought back an evolved macaque, but when he really saw it, Hao Ran was still so scared that he jumped up from the sofa and retreated three meters away.

Zhao Xiaoxiu giggled, and Monkey Sister also squeaked in mockery. She circled in front of the new human and jumped up and down, studying him.

Hao Ran: I dare not move, I dare not move at all!
He could only look to Zhao Gang for help: "Brother Zhao, save me——"

Zhao Gang raised the corner of his mouth and handed the roasted melon seeds in his hand to Zhao Xiaoxiu. The father and daughter sat down on the sofa and ate the melon seeds while watching him being fooled by a monkey.

However, Zhao Xiaoxiu knew her limits. Seeing Hao Ran's face turn pale with fear, she waved, "Sister Monkey, come over here and have some delicious food!"

The evolved macaque, which was as tall as a human and even looked stronger than a human, finally left in front of him. Haoran suddenly relaxed, leaned against the door, and let out a long sigh.

"This is really scary." He patted his chest and sighed.

Seeing how relaxed and comfortable Zhao Xiaoxiu and his daughter were getting along with the macaque, Hao Ran guessed that the temperament of this evolved macaque was completely different from that of the brutal mutant.

He took two deep breaths, mustered up his courage and walked to the charcoal basin. He squatted down opposite Sister Monkey, warmed himself by the fire, sniffed, and asked in surprise, "What are you eating? It smells so good!"

Zhao Xiaoxiu spread out her palm, which contained a handful of brown melon seeds.

The mutant melon seeds are first marinated to reduce the bitterness and add a salty flavor.

After being dried, they are stir-fried in a casserole. The melon seeds are dark brown from the inside to the outside, and taste crispy and fragrant. The slight bitterness of the melon seeds has become very light, giving it a unique flavor.

Monkeys probably can't resist the temptation of dried fruits. Sister Monkey stuffed a handful of them into her three-lobed mouth and chewed them. She finished a handful of melon seeds in minutes and spit out a pile of melon seed shells.

Zhao Gang reminded him dissatisfiedly: "Don't spit garbage everywhere."

Sister Monkey quickly calmed down, grabbed a handful of melon seeds and stuffed them into her mouth. While chewing, she quickly stood up and went to the door to get a broom, and swept the melon seed shells that she had just spit on the ground out of the door.

This set of movements is performed so smoothly and skillfully that it makes people feel heartbroken.

Hao Ran gave Zhao Gang a thumbs up in admiration. You’re awesome to be able to train the evolved macaques into this state!

After flattering the lady, he reached out for a handful of melon seeds.

The father and daughter simultaneously pulled away the plate of melon seeds, and Haoran's outstretched hand found nothing.

The young man looked at the father and daughter in disbelief.

Zhao Xiaoxiu held up two fingers, "20 points for one tael."

Hao Ran: "Xiao Xiu, are you sure you didn't use the wrong unit?"

It should be jin, right?
Zhao Xiaoxiu answered seriously, "You didn't use it wrong. It's 20 points per liang. When dad bought it, he charged 10 points per liang. He also worked hard to process it for a long time and used a lot of seasonings to make it taste so good. If it weren't for you, brother Haoran, I wouldn't have been willing to sell it at 20 points per liang."

The little girl said, with an expression that said, "I'm only doing this because I'm good to you." She grabbed five melon seeds and put them in his hand, "This is for you. If you want to eat more, you have to buy more."

Hao Ran: "Thank you."

As for the melon seeds, which cost 20 points per ounce, he must taste them carefully!
He deliberately peeled them one by one and then put them in his mouth. Wow, they were so delicious!
I decisively transferred 20 points to Zhao Gang in exchange for one or two to satisfy my craving.

Zhao Xiaoxiu immediately ran over to get a cup, filled it with liquid and handed it to him.

Two adults, one child and one monkey sat around a charcoal basin, crackling melon seeds.

Eating melon seeds without gossiping always feels like something is missing. Hao Ran mentioned the old house with lights on next to him and asked curiously:

"What are the personalities of the two new lords? Are they easy to get along with?"

Zhao Xiaoxiu: "There's a girl I like." "Oh, now Xiaoxiu has a companion."

Hao Ran started to worry about the new lords again: "They came later, and we didn't have time to plant rapeseed and potatoes. There will be no harvest after spring. I guess they will have to go into the mountains to hunt to earn points."

Zhao Xiaoxiu: "That should be the case. They don't look like they have many points."

Hao Ran clicked his tongue twice. "But why do they suddenly want to farm when they are living in the city? Have they gotten into some trouble and can't stay in the city anymore?"

Zhao Xiaoxiu: “I don’t know.”

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The two, one big and one small, were chatting animatedly and before they knew it, they had finished a cup of melon seeds.

Hao Ran wiped the melon seed husks off his lips and stood up to ask, "Is there any water to drink?"

Zhao Gang pointed at the charger with a green light on: "You should go now."

Sensing the hidden danger in Brother Zhao's eyes, Hao Ran shrugged helplessly at Zhao Xiaoxiu, unplugged the charger, paid the charging fee, and walked away looking back every few steps.

Just before the door closed, he said to Zhao Xiaoxiu, "I'll come again tomorrow!"

It just so happened that my flashlight was out of battery, so I brought it here to charge it.

By the way, join in the fun of the arrival of the new lords.

Zhao Xiaoxiu thought he was just being polite, so she yawned loudly and took the initiative to join Sister Monkey's cleaning team. They swept up all the melon seed shells, washed their faces and feet, and went upstairs to sleep.

Oh, by the way, I have to review the idioms I learned yesterday before going to bed.

Zhao Gang was pleased to see the cub was so self-aware.

I don't know who leaked the news that there are melon seeds in Territory No. 13 that can be used to charge and make a fire for free.

Early the next morning, Zhao Xiaoxiu had just finished her sword practice for the day. Before eight o'clock, a patrol car carrying a group of lords arrived at the entrance of her territory.

Bai Cailing took the lead and waved enthusiastically: "Xiaoxiu, let's recharge!"

Others including Zhang Lijun, Wen Fei and others also smiled and nodded at her.

Although those smiling faces were covered tightly by windproof masks, they all looked like robbers.

But the three characters "watching the fun" were written all over his eyes.

Even the patrol soldiers in the patrol car were looking curiously into the territory.

Zhao Xiaoxiu swallowed nervously, put away his two swords, turned around and shouted into the house: "Dad!"

Zhao Gang came out and greeted them: "Come in."

He distributed a basin of charcoal, placed two boards near the door in the hall, and put some wooden stakes there as stools for them to sit on.

Instructions: "Don't walk around or run around."

He turned around and went into the tool room to busy himself making furniture.

As soon as Zhao Gang left, Bai Cailing grabbed Zhao Xiaoxiu who was trying to slip away and asked her like thieves dividing the spoils:
"Where are the melon seeds? Take them out for us to try. Good things should be shared. We can't let Haoran take advantage of them alone. Don't you agree?"

Zhang Lijun and others echoed: "That's right."

It's snowing heavily, and you're just sitting around doing nothing. Eating melon seeds, warming yourself by the fire, and watching the excitement of the new lord. This is how a normal person should live.

Zhao Xiaoxiu reminded: "20 points equal one tael."

It was obvious that the few people came after asking around, and they were not surprised at all. They readily took out their points cards and let her use them.

Even when half a pound of roasted melon seeds was placed on the table and Zhao Xiaoxiu was still a little confused as he watched a group of male and female lords chatting animatedly.

This is how everyone spent the winter before the disaster, right?
(End of this chapter)