Era: Starting with the struggle to refuse being taken advantage of

Chapter 36 Sudden Probe
In those days, small cakes were a luxury, and you even needed ration coupons to buy them.

Upon hearing that there would be small cakes to eat, Wang Meiyan subconsciously licked the corners of her mouth, seemingly still savoring the delicious treat she had the previous night.

Then she put on a grown-up act and said righteously:

"Brother, you really don't value money. Do you think you can just buy a small cake like that?"

"I'll go and call them for you, but if you waste money buying me cakes again next time, I'll get angry!"

After saying that, Wang Meiyan pouted and ran angrily to Xia Mingyue's side, which made Wang Chengpeng unable to help but laugh.

It was something that had already been agreed upon, and soon Xia Mingyue arrived with An Qiuyun.

The two of them had a very good relationship, so since Wang Chengpeng was planning to give them a dish, they naturally wanted to enjoy it together.

However, as soon as the lid was opened and she saw the reddish-brown braised pork inside, Xia Mingyue regretted it.

I thought Wang Chengpeng was just eating ordinary pickled vegetables today, but I didn't expect it to be such a hearty dish as braised pork.

Moreover, this braised pork is of exceptional quality; just looking at its color makes your mouth water.

She held her hands in her bosom, unsure whether to extend them or not.

Just as Xia Mingyue was hesitating, Wang Chengpeng placed the dishes directly in front of her and said:
"The braised pork might taste a little worse after being reheated once. If you don't mind that it's leftovers, please make do with it."

"This is something we agreed on, Xia Zhiqing, you won't refuse, will you?"

No one could refuse such delicious braised pork. After thinking for a moment, Xia Mingyue finally accepted it.

As Wang Chengpeng said, the two of them had already agreed on this matter, and her changing her mind at the last minute seemed to show some disrespect for Wang Chengpeng.

With a heavy heart, I could only grab a piece of braised pork and put it in my mouth.

She had already taken Wang Chengpeng's food, so naturally she felt embarrassed to use his chopsticks as well.

In addition, the lunch I brought was a coarse grain steamed bun, so I couldn't use chopsticks and could only try eating it with my hands.

The tender braised pork belly melted in the mouth, requiring no chewing at all, releasing its sweet juices that soothed Xia Mingyue's taste buds, which hadn't had much saltiness in a long time.

The delicious taste was so irresistible that Xia Mingyue couldn't resist chewing it in big mouthfuls, letting the flavorful juices explode in her mouth.

Although this braised pork is made from pork belly, it is not greasy at all. It is soft, tender, sweet and delicious.

By the time Xia Mingyue realized what was happening, she had already swallowed, her mouth filled with the sweet taste of food.

An Qiuyun couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "Mingyue, how does this braised pork taste? How does it compare to the ones in state-run restaurants?"

Xia Mingyue felt quite embarrassed by An Qiuyun's expectant gaze, lowered her head, and said:

"This braised pork tastes great, even better than some state-run restaurants."

"So, it only cost two cents, so I actually got a good deal from Comrade Wang."

"Qiuyun, Comrade Wang, little sister, don't just watch, eat with us, this is a rare delicacy."

Not wanting to offend Wang Chengpeng, Xia Mingyue had no choice but to invite everyone to eat together.

Based on the portion size of this braised pork, each person can get two or three pieces, which is a rare treat.

The words were spoken, but no one moved, even though they were all eagerly waiting. Finally, sensing the awkward atmosphere, Wang Chengpeng reluctantly grabbed a piece of braised pork and began to eat it.
Only then did the others stop worrying and begin to eat heartily.

With the addition of braised pork, today's lunch was extremely enjoyable.

Not only the soup in the bowl, but even the meat juices left on their hands were sucked clean by the group.

Even the coarse, hard-to-swallow steamed buns become incredibly delicious with braised pork, making one's mouth water.

However, it was precisely because the braised pork was so delicious that Xia Mingyue felt it was somewhat inappropriate.
I thought that giving Wang Chengpeng two cents was a bargain for him, but now it seems that I am the one who has benefited.

Forcing them to give more money would be inappropriate.

After much thought, Xia Mingyue decided that she might try cooking and treat Wang Chengpeng to a dish she had made herself, which would be a way of repaying the favor.

With that in mind, Xia Mingyue decided to go to Aunt Zhao next door to learn something after she got home in the afternoon.
I should at least wait until my dishes are presentable before inviting Wang Chengpeng, otherwise I'll be the one who loses face.

It was at this moment that Xia Mingyue suddenly realized that she seemed to have forgotten something important.

I had planned to ask Wang Chengpeng about the previous book yesterday, but I didn't expect him to take leave, which made me almost forget.

So, taking advantage of the moment when everyone was resting, Xia Mingyue suddenly spoke up, saying:
"Comrade Wang, I have a question that I hope you can help me answer."

What is the basic working principle of a radio?

What are the basic working principles of a radio? I know that all too well.

Almost subconsciously, the answer to this question came out:

"Radio stations generate high-frequency alternating current through oscillators. According to Maxwell's electromagnetic field theory, a changing electric field generates a magnetic field, and a changing magnetic field generates an electric field. The electromagnetic fields generated in this way propagate into space in the form of electromagnetic waves."

"And the antenna of a radio is able to receive electromagnetic wave signals emitted by a radio station through electromagnetic induction."

"When electromagnetic waves in space pass through the antenna coil, they cause a change in the magnetic flux in the coil. According to Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction, an induced electromotive force is generated in the coil."

"This induced electromotive force is the weak, raw electrical signal received by the radio, which contains the audio information transmitted by the radio station."

Finally, the audio information will be played out, which is the program we usually receive.

Listening to Wang Chengpeng's clear and logical explanation, Xia Mingyue's eyes lit up. This was almost exactly what was recorded in the book.

Although there are some discrepancies, Wang Chengpeng's embellishments have made it more accessible and easier to understand.

In other words, Wang Chengpeng not only didn't fool him, but actually read the book he had borrowed from him seriously.

Xia Mingyue was always more tolerant of book lovers, and having just eaten Wang Chengpeng's braised pork, she immediately made a new promise, saying:

"Comrade Wang, thank you for helping me understand."

"If you need to borrow books again in the future, please feel free to let me know. I can lend you more than one book."

Without waiting for Wang Chengpeng's reply, Xia Mingyue left on her own, leaving Wang Chengpeng somewhat bewildered.

Why did Xia Zhiqing suddenly ask me a question, then suddenly tell me I could borrow more books, and finally suddenly seem a little happy as she left?

This is much harder to understand than the knowledge in books!
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