Siheyuan: I am a trader in both worlds!

Chapter 66 I must solve the food problem so that no one will have to go hungry anymore!
Ximen Lang was not unaware of the difficulties faced in all aspects during this period.

But the steel mill is a large heavy industrial plant, and the workers here are basically all engaged in heavy physical labor!
Like the second uncle Liu Haizhong, who is still wet and sweating profusely.

I don’t know how many pounds of sweat I shed every day just by swinging the sledgehammer!

(In the original play, He Yuzhu did say that the second uncle was a fitter, but his elementary school education was not enough to support him to become a senior fitter, so this is designed here.)
But how does he replenish his energy and nutrition at noon to continue supporting his heavy physical labor in the afternoon?

A serving of vinegar-fried cabbage, a serving of hot and sour shredded potatoes, a few steamed buns, and two large steamed buns.
Then, it was gone.

There was not even a hint of meat, it just disappeared like that.

"How can this be allowed?"

"They've been busy in the workshop all morning, and you give them this to eat? How can you allow this?"

"Without adequate nutrition, how can you expect them to continue with their hard physical labor in the afternoon?!"

Ximen Lang's anger towards Bai Ling was really unreasonable.

Let’s not talk about Bai Ling, the director of logistics, who just took office today.

Even if it’s not!

Is there anything she can do?

Do you understand the principle that a good cook cannot cook without rice?

There is not even that much rice in the pot. What can you ask her to do?
Of course Ximen Lang also understood this principle.

In fact, he regretted the moment he said these words.

But his stubbornness did not allow him to apologize to Bai Ling right now.

Especially because of this kind of thing.

So, just say nothing.

Like my fellow workers, I ordered a portion of cabbage and a portion of shredded potatoes.

Then, he hesitated.

But in the end, Ximen Lang still turned his attention to those yellow steamed buns.

"Zhu Zi, bring me two steamed buns."

"Brother Lang, please don't. This steamed bread will sore your throat. You can't handle it."

"I let you take it!"

He Yuzhu was obviously considering Ximen Lang.

It can be seen that Ximen Lang not only did not appreciate it, but was even a little annoyed by his own advice.

He Yuzhu was immediately in a dilemma.

I was frozen in place, not knowing whether to take it or not.

Until he saw Bai Ling, whose expression was also not very good, he nodded slightly.

He Yuzhu then grabbed two steamed buns and put them in Ximen Lang's lunch box, thinking that at most he could help Brother Lang eat later.

Just like that, he silently carried his lunch box all the way back to the seats that their group had already occupied.

Ximen Lang picked up the steamed bread with big mouthfuls and started eating it with a frown on his face.

Then, Ximen Lang's delicate voice was severely taught a lesson by these steamed buns.

It’s really disgusting!
Not only is it unpalatable, it also makes his throat ache!

Even though food is not in short supply nowadays, this steamed bread is made of pure cornmeal and is made of pure grain, without any corn cobs or even corn stalks mixed in.

It's still unpalatable if it's supposed to be unpalatable, and it's still hard to swallow if it's supposed to be difficult to eat. (The author tried it, and it was truly unpalatable.)
Until Bai Ling couldn't bear it anymore and went to the kitchen to bring Ximen Lang a bowl of cold water.

With this bowl of boiled water, Ximen Lang finally managed to swallow the steamed bread in his mouth despite the discomfort. Just as he was about to pick up the second steamed bread to continue his battle, Bai Ling, who had been silent for a long time, finally spoke.

"If you think this is meaningful and interesting, then you can continue eating."

Ximen Lang's outstretched hand froze on the spot.

Seeing that Bai Ling finally spoke, Yi Zhonghai, who had suppressed the second uncle without any understanding for several minutes, also hurriedly followed suit to persuade him.

"Actually, this meal isn't as bad as you think, Brother Lang. Look at the cabbage and shredded potatoes. They're all fried in lard."

"Although we don't eat meat very often, we do eat some meat. It's just that today is unfortunate and we haven't had the opportunity to improve our food."

"And there's nutritional supplements. Each of us gets a meal allowance, just like the fried eggs that are always provided at home in the sea."

"The oil and eggs were all subsidies from the factory. Otherwise, his health would have collapsed long ago. If you don't believe me, ask him if that's the case."

Without Yi Zhonghai's suppression, Liu Haizhong finally got the chance to speak. He quickly took advantage of the opportunity and boasted to Ximen Lang.

"Of course not, because I work much harder than Zhonghai and am more valued by the factory. The factory subsidies me much more than Zhonghai! The oil subsidy I get every month is two taels more than Zhonghai!"

"That's a difference in job, not that you work harder than me."

"I just work harder than you, otherwise how can I earn two taels more per month than you?!"

Good man, it was clearly because of the type of work, but the second uncle found the opportunity to scold Yi Zhonghai and put him above Yi Zhonghai.

Yi Zhonghai was so upset that he was completely frustrated.

Ximen Lang's slightly heavy mood also improved a lot.

Finally, he stopped holding on and apologized to Bai Ling.

"I'm sorry, Bai Ling, I didn't mean to pick on you. I'm just a little upset because of the difficulties I'm facing right now. Please don't mind me."

And immediately got Bai Ling's reply: It's okay, I understand.

I was truly touched by the current difficulties and also truly shocked by the optimism of my fellow workers.

Ximen Lang, who had always wanted to do something for this era but had become restrained for various reasons, finally let go of his burdens and became more heroic and unrestrained.

After nearly half a month, I finally have a bit of the mental outlook that young people of this era should have.

Ximen Lang said boldly and unrestrainedly.

"We should not be afraid of difficulties. We just need to work together and fight together to overcome them and defeat them."

"Of course there are some difficulties, and they certainly can't be solved overnight, but that's okay."

"With Brother Lang here, no matter how big the trouble is, it's not a trouble. No matter how many difficulties there are, they're not a problem!"

After drinking a big bowl of chicken soup, whether others are moved or not is not the point.

Instead, Ximen Lang himself was deeply moved.

He immediately revealed a confident smile that made Bai Ling look sideways and even feel dazzled.

Bai Ling's heart, which had been suppressed and closed for a long time, couldn't help but tremble violently.

Ximen Lang's supreme warm gaze illuminated and cleansed her from all directions without any blind spots.

Bai Ling avoided Ximen Lang's gaze and didn't dare to look him in the eye for a while.

Ximen Lang's already excited mood finally reached its peak after this period of brewing.

With unprecedented determination, unprecedented confidence, and unprecedented sense of responsibility.

He looked directly into Bai Ling's eyes and spoke to her with a firm expression.

"I must completely solve the food problem for this era so that no one will ever go hungry again!"

　It's not that I don't want to write support, but everyone has to wait for me to gradually push the plot here before the subsequent plot can officially begin. Isn't it starting now? It's much better than moving everything over right from the start, right?
　　
　
(End of this chapter)